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Old 11-03-2010, 11:33 PM
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I'm a new to a weightlifting and I am bout 5'3 and 149lbs. I don't know if I should take any supplements like protein to gain muscle faster and gain weight. I need some ideas on what I should take?
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Old 11-04-2010, 06:05 AM
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whey protein is good....plus lots of food.
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Old 11-10-2010, 04:52 AM
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in my opinion whey protein is actually the best and most basic supplement one can take, whether bulking or cutting.
but don´t forget to eat a lot of healty stuff icluding lean meat, fish, nuts, veggies, oatmeal, whole grain products etc...
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Agreed with the above. The only other supps I take right now is a multivitamin. I've also tried fish oils. The fish oils and muliti vit are more for general health than performance boost with weight lifiting.

A supplement I haven't tried but I believe also on the "valid supp" list is creatine I believe.

However, I would get your diet sorted out before anything.

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I agree with ALPHA_XX and Iron_worker.
You might want to add omega-3 to you supplements .. it has very men benefits..
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You can take protein powder. it is very useful for bodybuilders and also useful for muscle gain.

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I'm a new to a weightlifting and I am bout 5'3 and 149lbs. I don't know if I should take any supplements like protein to gain muscle faster and gain weight. I need some ideas on what I should take?
Hey guy best Organic foods and the supplement's are helpful for you...
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I'm a new to a weightlifting and I am bout 5'3 and 149lbs. I don't know if I should take any supplements like protein to gain muscle faster and gain weight. I need some ideas on what I should take?
Whey protein, creatine monohydrate, a (generic) multivatamin, and fish oil. That's about all you really need. I've been lifting for a long time--trust me on this.

Remember--FOOD is the most important source of nutrition. Train and eat properly.
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Choosing a good whey protein is the most basic supplement you can take. I always recommend taking a multivitamin and fish oil supplement to everyone. Their benefits are huge. After these it all really depends on how much you want to spend. Nitric Oxide is an awesome pre-workout that will give you a ton of energy and focus during your workout. Weight gainers can be a good substitute whey protein if you are looking to put on large amounts of mass. Finally casein can be a good idea to take prior to bed to make sure your body is supplied with protein all night.
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Glutamine and BCAAs are great to make sure you're making the most of your gains and will aid recovery.
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