How to choose your bodybuilding food supplement?
Choosing a bodybuilding dietary supplement is no easy task.
Between the manufacturer, the type of product, the Brand, the composition,… There are so many factors to consider!
With so many factors to consider, it’s easy to make mistakes when it comes to selecting the product(s) you want.
Here are a few simple rules to follow to avoid the pitfalls…
Choosing the right bodybuilding dietary supplement
There is a wide range of bodybuilding supplements available on the market. These can be dangerous if they are badly mixed.
Indeed, it’s tempting to take advantage of different types of supplements (basic complex, antioxidant complex, vitamin-mineral complex). but if the proportions are inadequate or excessive, the mixture could harm you..
Even if these supplements are more effective mixed than alone, be sure to follow the instructions and recommended proportions.
Try them one at a time, and if you like the effect of one product, add another carefully to see how they work together.
The choice of your supplier is also important.
Many people have seen the bodybuilding supplements market as a juicy money-making niche. For example, you’ll always find muscle-building supplements in ‘supermarkets’ sold at a discount but which, at best, are a mere vitamin concentrate.
Remember that nothing beats a well-known manufacturer, preferably established in a European country, because it’s in Europe that the best products are created and manufactured, thanks in particular to the fairly strict laws whose aim is to enable you to consume quality muscle-building products in complete safety.
Characteristics of a good bodybuilding product
Opt for products with the best natural ingredients: there’s nothing better than natural, is there?
It’s advisable to consume supplements containing vitamins D, C and E to feel at your best.
Mineral salts are also important. The minerals found in food supplements are very important..
Magnesium is an important element in your dietary supplement. Be careful not to consume magnesium chloride, as it represents a kind of excess salt, which as you know is not recommended from a dietetic point of view.
Note also that the best products are those which trigger a natural process, rather than providing a direct action which the body may or may not accept.
In any case, and whatever your choice, remember that a capsule is not a meal. Consuming food supplements does not exempt you from following a healthy diet adapted to your exercise sessions.
If you think that a dietary supplement to build muscle mass can replace lunch or dinner, you’re sadly mistaken. For these supplements to have the desired effect, it’s imperative to have the best possible lifestyle and to eat in a way that’s adapted to the efforts made and the results expected.
Bodybuilding supplements can be made up of so-called active products, and if you consume them randomly, a bad dietary supplement can backfire and become contraindicated. What’s more, it’s strongly recommended that you consult a doctor, especially if you have any medical problems (respiratory or morphological problems).
And most important of all: listen to what people have to say about a product before you buy. User testimonials (especially those from professionals) should be taken into account, as they can point you in the right direction.
Finally, if you decide to opt for controversial or banned supplements to gain muscle mass quickly (which I strongly advise against!), at least take a doctor’s advice before consuming this kind of dietary supplement, as they are dangerous. There’s a reason they’re controversial or banned!
