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    #1

    Any good recovery supplements?

    Besides the obvious steroids. Like is there anything you can buy besides just protein that can help you recover faster between workouts?
    #2
    Where are you dragging in your recovery? There are things to address soreness, inflammation, lack of energy, electrolyte depletion, etc, etc. I could recommend what works for me, but you might not be having the same issues so they might just be a big waste of money for you. Supplements should be used to address a specific condition.

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      I take glutamine powder while cutting weight, it is supposed to help retain muscle while in a caloric deficit. Does it work? Not sure, but it is supposed to be beneficial for the stomach lining, and I suffer from leaky gut, so in my case, I have two reasons to take it. Creatine is well studied and said to increase performance, I don't take it myself, read it can cause water retention and bloating, but I have considered trying it. BCAAS are another that some people take, and a good multivitamin can't hurt.

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        #4
        Like the guy above me said creatine and bcaa's.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Redd Foxx View Post
          Where are you dragging in your recovery? There are things to address soreness, inflammation, lack of energy, electrolyte depletion, etc, etc. I could recommend what works for me, but you might not be having the same issues so they might just be a big waste of money for you. Supplements should be used to address a specific condition.


          It's mostly muscle soreness and that sort of thing. I'll feel a little sluggish or slow doing conditioning drills or working the heavy bag because my muscles feel like they still haven't fully recovered from my previous workout (which was usually the day before).

          Maybe creatine/BCAAs would help like the others suggested. More rest days obviously could help too, but that's sort of what I'm trying to avoid with by finding the right supplements.

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            #6
            Agmatine sulfate works ! Will decrease recovery time ....look it up ,i used this and it definatly helps .

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              #7
              Originally posted by Julia Slobberts View Post
              It's mostly muscle soreness and that sort of thing. I'll feel a little sluggish or slow doing conditioning drills or working the heavy bag because my muscles feel like they still haven't fully recovered from my previous workout (which was usually the day before).

              Maybe creatine/BCAAs would help like the others suggested. More rest days obviously could help too, but that's sort of what I'm trying to avoid with by finding the right supplements.
              Free-form BCAA's are a waste. You'll get plenty of BCAAs in a high-quality protein powder, and they'll be more effective than free-form.

              Labrada sells something called "Sorenzyme" that is highly effective against soreness. However, quality nutrition is the best thing you can do. Go for balance, including fresh fruit and veg (which will have the anti-oxidants you're needing to recover). Things like tumeric, and other concentrated supps have anti-inflammatory properties. A "green drink" can also be helpful. Many of the things marketed for bodybuilding are pretty ineffective in aiding recovery.

              Light alcohol use (simply one or two drinks) aids in reducing soreness. It can also be heart-healthy in moderation. If you are inclined, choose red wine, like a dark cab, for anti-oxidants.

              I find that aloe juice helps me out a lot. I don't know the science behind aloe but during times when I'm working out hard, I take 3 to 4 oz aloe juice with some lemon in it at night. Seems to flush away a lot of the soreness.

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                #8
                Originally posted by juggernaut666 View Post
                Agmatine sulfate works ! Will decrease recovery time ....look it up ,i used this and it definatly helps .


                I'll read up on that, thanks!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Redd Foxx View Post
                  Free-form BCAA's are a waste. You'll get plenty of BCAAs in a high-quality protein powder, and they'll be more effective than free-form.

                  Labrada sells something called "Sorenzyme" that is highly effective against soreness. However, quality nutrition is the best thing you can do. Go for balance, including fresh fruit and veg (which will have the anti-oxidants you're needing to recover). Things like tumeric, and other concentrated supps have anti-inflammatory properties. A "green drink" can also be helpful. Many of the things marketed for bodybuilding are pretty ineffective in aiding recovery.

                  Light alcohol use (simply one or two drinks) aids in reducing soreness. It can also be heart-healthy in moderation. If you are inclined, choose red wine, like a dark cab, for anti-oxidants.

                  I find that aloe juice helps me out a lot. I don't know the science behind aloe but during times when I'm working out hard, I take 3 to 4 oz aloe juice with some lemon in it at night. Seems to flush away a lot of the soreness.

                  Thanks for the advice! What do you mean by green drink? Like a smoothie type deal with stuff like kale in it? I'll definitely check out aloe juice.

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                    #10
                    Make sure you get enough protein, calories and sleep enough. That's what will help your performance the most if your training routine is good.

                    For soreness I sit in a jacuzzi, and massages or foam rolling help as well.

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