Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I started doing that a little over a month ago, and with no change in my exercise program, I'm up 1.4% lean body mass and .67% body weight and don't have sore legs every day. The tape agrees. I'm like, "Really?? Decades of struggle and that's all it took?"
Let's start with some science from reputable medical websites.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/stayi...ld-more-muscle
https://www.health.harvard.edu/stayi...rotein-powders
https://www.center4research.org/prot...arm-than-good/
Self experimentation with supplements is not a good idea and can be dangerous. One should at least consult a physician before starting taking huge amount of supplements in attempt of self-experimentation.
As somebody already mentioned, if a person follows balanced, healthy diet, in vast majority of cases there is no need for supplements. In rare cases of medical situations, rare illnesses one should follow science, recommendations from physicians and dieticians, and NOT rely on anecdotal stories from workout buddies, tv commercials, tik-tok, internet blogs or personal preconceived notion. I am not sure why people do this kind of stuff? Obsession with immortality, perfection, vanity?
Working out and healthy diet, following science and advice from physicians and dieticians: GOOD idea. Self-medication, abusing supplements, self-experimentation: BAD idea.
There was a guy, Noble prize winner in physics, that fell into this trap with many millions of clueless, uninformed followers.
https://www.vox.com/2015/1/15/754774...c-myth-pauling