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Im going to start taking several supplements while also starting to get into a 12 week MAX-OT program. Ive worked out fior many years now and have come to a point where not much is reallly working for me, so im going to try this program which tells me to throw out everything i ever thought i knew.

Anyway.....

What do you guys think is better to take caps or powder? Is there a difference in how well they work?

It seems to me that caps would be a lot easier and more practical seeing as you can just pop them as you go, but i was wondering if there is any benefits/shortcomings between the two?

Im going to start taking......

L-Glutamine
Fish oil
Taurine
And glucosamine for my joints as to help prevent any possible injury

I know the fish oil is in cap form and so is the glucosamine, but mainly wondering about the other 2 amino acids

Thanks guys.

Definately go bulk powder for glut and taurine. I wouldnt like to try taking 5g worth of either of these by caps. I toss them in my post drink.

I would also recommend the newer Celadrin & MSM by now foods http://www.1fast400.com/?products_id=1958

I will be buying this next order, for $8.99 ya cant go wrong. Ive seen some reveiws for omega flex, celedrin msm and glucosamine, but $25 is too rich for me right now, tho no doubt a good product.


But if ya like pills, and taking a handful. do it. Id rather dump it in a shake, or just drink it with a little water. Those guys dont taste nearly as bad as some of the bulk powders. Actually, these 2 have no taste.

You toss the caps in your post drink??

Is it ok to mix the powders?

Pills are great for nasty stuff like flax/fish oil, but you have to be aware of the dosage. These pills usually contain ~1 gram of fat each, that is nothing when your supposed to be taking 1-2 tablespoons of most EFA's per day. That would mean consuming around 25 caps a day to get the right amount.

Bulk powders are usually better because they are cheaper and just easier to get the right amounts to toss in your shakes or other liquid. As the others said you usually can't get the right amount of most supplements by caps without taking like 10+ at a time. At least that has been my experience with them.

At one time I was swallowing 25 fish oil caps to get around 6 grams of EFA's per day. Thank god walmart sells triple strength fish oil caps

Is it ok to mix your L-glutamine and other amino acids right in to your protien shake?

I would assume it wouldnt matter, but just wanna make sure.