Don't waste money on unnecessary supplements - the basis of supplementation

In this part of the educational series we focus onsupplements. We'll tell you which supplements are appropriate to include and, conversely, which we think are completely unnecessary. Our regular guest who will try to explain everything to you is Supertrainer.

Fitness supplements are dietary supplements that are used to support athletic performance and to achieve physical goals such as muscle gain, weight loss or increased endurance.

Common fitness supplements include:

• Protein supplements such as whey, casein or soy protein, which help build and repair muscles.
• Creatine, which increases strength and performance.
• BCAAs (branched chain amino acids), which help protect muscles from damage.
• Beta-alanine, which increases endurance.
• Caffeine, which increases energy and concentration.
• Glutamine, which is important for muscle recovery.
• Omega-3 fatty acids, which support joint and muscle health.

Fitness supplements can be helpful for athletes, but it is important to use them in moderation and as recommended.

Here are some tips for choosing and taking fitness supplements:

• Choose fitness supplements from reputable manufacturers.
• Read labels carefully to make sure fitness supplements contain the ingredients you are looking for.
• Start taking fitness supplements in low doses and gradually increase them.
• If you experience any side effects, stop taking fitness supplements and seek medical attention.

It is also important to remember that fitness supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Information like you'll find in the video:

• Protein bars - inclusion in the diet? 1:17 - 2:54
• Carnitine drinks - do they work for burning fat? 2:54 - 3:24
• Nut butters - source of calories. What nut butters are suitable? 3:30 - 5:04
• Testosterone booster - do they work? Bulgarian Tribulus. What supplements in terms of healthy to include? Curcumin, ashwaganda, Coenzyme Q10. 5:04 - 7:07
• Creatine - does it make sense? Creatine monohydrate. 7:07 - 7:48
• Joint Nutrition. Injury Prevention. Does it heal? 7:48 - 8:14
• Amino Acids - BCAAs. 8:14
• Minerals and vitamins. Quality forms. Vitamin D, K, magnesium and zinc. 9:59 - 10:49
• Pre-workout supplements - EAAs, glutamine, creatine, l-citrulline, beta alanine. 10:57 - 12:15
• Protein. Different types - multi-ingredient, micellar casein. CFM and concentrate. Cottage cheese. 12:20 - 15:19
• Gainers (Carbohydrates) - maltodextrin - digestibility. Dosage during training. 18:34
• Example of Supertrener supplementation - protein(multi-ingredient, micellar casein), vitamin D, K, boron,coenzyme Q10, Big Zone's Curcumin, magnesium, zinc, melatonin. 18:34 - 21:45
• Omega 3 - importance. What forms work? Krill oil vs Omega 3? 22:45 - 25:36
• 25:40 - End of video.

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If you're interested in what topics we've covered in past episodes, just check out this link to find all of our educational videos. At the same time , you will also find fitness recipes from our varimefit series on our website, through which we try to show you that healthy recipes can be really easy, tasty and look great!