Do Bodybuilders Really Need Supplements?
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Do Bodybuilders Really Need Supplements?
The supplement industry rakes in billions of dollars a year, but do bodybuilders really need these products? This article has the answer.
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Do Bodybuilders Really Need Supplements?

To supplement or not to supplement? That is the question, and an important one at that.
Do bodybuilders really need supplements? Let's examine this closely.
The first thing to look at when trying to answer the billion-dollar question about supplements is what do we define as "need"?
(By the way. . your eyes weren't fooling you, I did say Billion)
The question seems to be, "do we really need supplements"?
But the answer to that completely depends upon what it is that we do or do not need them for. Let's examine a couple of different definitions.
"Do bodybuilders need supplements to become bigger and stronger?"
The answer to this question is.. No!
Regardless of what the billion-dollar supplement companies would have you believe, supplementation is not mandatory in the pursuit of increased muscle mass and strength. Anyone who trains hard and focuses on consuming adequate amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fats from whole foods can and will see a significant increase in muscle size and strength.
If you want to become bigger and stronger, supplements are not mandatory. Period.
So given this fact, bodybuilders shouldn't use any supplements, right?
Wrong.
Let's examine the second definition.
"Do bodybuilders need supplements to become as big and strong as they possibly can?"
The answer to this question? Yes!
Although supplements are not mandatory to become bigger and stronger, they ARE mandatory if your goal is to become as big and strong as you possibly can. By investing in the right products and using the proper amounts, you can definitely gain an extra edge and see superior gains than a person who has chosen not to go the supplement route.
With the endless hours of hard work and dedication that you put in at the gym and at home on your quest to achieving the physique you desire, it only seems logical that a few extra bucks should be spent each month on a few reputable products in order to maximize your gains.
The question you simply have to ask yourself is, "how much are my muscle gains worth to me?"
If an extra boost in strength at the gym and lean muscle tissue is worth the price of that bottle of creatine, then it makes sense to purchase it. If a minimization of muscle breakdown and increased immune system strength is worth the price of that bottle of glutamine, then it makes sense to purchase it.
"Do bodybuilders really need supplements?"
If you're serious about achieving the most significant muscle size and strength gains that you possibly can, then I definitely would recommend a basic and straight-forward supplement plan to maximize your results.
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Psycho-Gamer Mar 15, 2011 @ 1:12 pm | delete
- Oh man I have come to this question soooo many times....I have argued with people even more than that......Strauss is right.....athletes whatever their sport is THEY DO NOT NEED SUPPLEMENTS put it in your head and get on with it already !!!! All they need is, train hard every single time and eat healthy nothing less nothing more...Now if you are competing ..unfortunately and i say this with great grief...yes you need supplements......ONLY IF YOU ARE COMPETING
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FitnessUncovered
Feb 27, 2011 @ 11:36 am | delete
- Supplements are "needed", they "supplement"! Bodybuilders should source the majority of their nutrients (macro and micro) via diet, with supplemented used around their diet to enhance gains. It would be misleading to say supplements are required, because people starting out may feel they have to buy supplements, which often leads to less attention of diet.
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Fit_Over_40_Buzz
Sep 18, 2010 @ 11:58 pm | delete
- I just found your lens. I like it a lot. Thanks for building it. Gave you a thumbs up.
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Mark-22
Dec 29, 2009 @ 12:40 pm | delete
- Like how you put it into perspective with this: "how much are my muscle gains worth to me?"... seen countless newby bodybuilders walk into a supplement shop like it's a candy store and grab whatever the sales rep touted. You always need to have priorities so you're clear what to drop when there's a credit crunch.
Mark Martinez
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jdttni Dec 27, 2009 @ 1:28 pm | delete
- I like the work you put into this squidoo lens! I run an informational site about whey protein and bodybuilding. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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RLC_Report
Jul 25, 2009 @ 10:07 pm | delete
- Great lens and info
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whey protein
Feb 25, 2011 @ 11:49 am | delete
- yes same here
whey protein
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MessiahMews
Sep 28, 2008 @ 4:05 pm | delete
- I take the systemic enzymes called Vitalzym that helps me recover and bounce back. They eat up excess fibrosis in the body, including scar tissue, excess fibrin in the blood, thereby cleansing it, and decreases inflammation. They are a great help to me, especially for strength training. They also helped rid me of fibromyalgia, and now I can actually work out. Nothing short of amazing. Those are on my products page here.
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lifelongfitness Jul 22, 2008 @ 12:45 pm | delete
- Cool lens. Really useful information here 5*
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wrew
Sep 5, 2007 @ 11:37 am | delete
- Hi, wstrauss73 Great Lens . I have also created a lens in the same niche.Hope u like it ……….
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