How important is supplementation when you want to get fit?

[Anonymous]

should I have protein? I also read about amino acids?

[Proof_Striker55]

No you don't need to. Even me as a boy , I don't use protein powder and amino acids. I try natural home made protein shakes instead of protein powder. And it really works for me. I don't know why you want to use this. İts not good for women to make muscles according to me. But if your purpose to improve your muscles , I suggest natural home made protein shakes. But if you want to be fit , having a upright ass and tight body then you really don't need to use protein shakes. But you can make youself a healty salad after the sport. For example ton fish sald. İt includes also protein and you can add tomatoes , cucumber , green salad stuff , fresh corns and grapes. İts so healty. There are lots of foods I know for people who do sport. I can give some recipe to you.

[WeaponZero]

Supplementation is more of a gimmick than anything else, hence why none of it is regulated. There's no scientific research to back up to claims behind most supplements (barring creatine of course which is probably the only supplement proven by numerous clinical studies to do exactly what it claims) and even if they do work they only account for maybe 5% of your end results.

[EllieLexis513]

It's not helpful for most people. I had to take Hydroxycut for a week because I had severe water retention in my stomach to the point where I was in pain all day and couldn't move or even sit up, but I chucked it after the week was up, and the doctor was the one who told me to take. It helped with the water and I haven't had a problem since, but other than that, it didn't do anything. I don't think anything really helps except maybe Whey protein, and if you aren't trying to bulk up, you don't really even need that.

[justbanANNAz]

so unimportant lol. i got fit without using any of that stuff. it's mainly for the freaks who just wanna take large amounts of it quickly, which i understand, but for me it was a gradual process and i love food so i used foods naturally rich in what nutrients and minerals i wanted to consume more of.

[spoonman2014]

Supplements are more less to fill in the gaps in your diet, if you wanna do it, get the most natural ones you can find. This personal trainer and former navy seal described supplements best "treat it like field rations, if it is your only option that day then take it but do not make it your go to".

[akadatank44]

Should at least use Why protien. Studies have shown that it helps loose fat, preserves muscle, reduces hunger, increases strength, may help fight against cancer, reduces stress, and improve immune system.

But you should have a diet with sources of lean protein first.

[anonman32]

its completely optional. you dont need protein shakes or other supplements but they can help you reach your goals easier in the way that they allow you to answer your nutritional needs better. they may be helpful with recovery after a work out as well. there is not magic pill or powder though, hard work is always required.

[BigJake]

Not that important, unless you have some genetic issue like MTHFR that creates a vitamin deficiency. The only supplement that I feel is imperative is fish oil. The benefits of fish oil are vast and well-documented, and our diets are so deficient in Omega-3 fats that we really need to incorporate some dietary source of these critical compounds.

Otherwise, just eat a varied, wholesome diet, and you'll get what you need.

[Aqualung]

Your diet is most important. Keep the fat real low, the protein high to promote recovery. Watch those sneaky carbs recognize the simple ones from the complex and avoid the simples as their sugar. No soda for you, Missy, and take our friends advice that if it doesn't have and FDA statement saying the product performs as advertised it's a gimmick.

[Xfitchick]

It is not at all important. If you eat balanced you don't need any artificial supplement at all. If you don't want animal protein, there are enough vegetable ones like beans, pees, lentils, ...

[Imafreespirit]

You have to make sure your diet is on point before thinking about supplementation, get your nutrients from real food, supplements, as the name suggests, are there to just supplement your diet

[Azgeda]

Not important at all. Just a gimmick to sell supps.
Well. Unless you're talking about the little helpers but I don't really recommend that road.

[Jxpxtxr]

I think as long as you don't plan on going into actual body building the right diet will do.

[Takada]

Just eat a healthy diet. That trumps any supplement.

[ConsultantIsBack]

It's all diet for the most part. Some supplements are worthwhile, most are shit and gimmicks. Just focus on diet

[John_Doesnt]

It has to be both: exercise and diet. We live in a land of instant gratification, but there is no magic bullet to fitness. It has to be a life change.

[Kuraj]

Since you are a woman and probably not aiming to build a lot of muscle then no, you don't really need supplements.

[orphan]

just focus on exercising and staying away from sugar...

ask all the detailed questions once you've achieved something

[Anonymous]

I mean vitamins are important but don't take body building stuff

[ClauseViter]

Healthy diet + Exercise >>>>>>>>>> Supplementation

[Anonymous]

vitamins are more important