Best supplement for MUSCLE RECOVERY?

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

In your experience, what has been the best supplement (besides rest) to take after a strenuous cardio and calisthenic workout to prevent muscle pain, that allows you to consistently workout HARD for the rest of your week?

[John Kennedy]

lots of glutamine, 10 - 20 grams per day

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by John Kennedy
lots of glutamine, 10 - 20 grams per day

See I tried that a while back and it didnt do shit for me...I guess I'll give it a try again..maybe I didnt take enough....cuz I forgot the mg's of what it was that i had taken then....thanks

[joeyjoey]

Creatine (10g) with L-Glutamine (15-20g).

[John Kennedy]

Also anti-oxidants... and stretching after your workouts can help to flush all the cortisol out of your worked muscles. The cortisol is what causes the soreness.

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by John Kennedy
Also anti-oxidants... and stretching after your workouts can help to flush all the cortisol out of your worked muscles. The cortisol is what causes the soreness.


yeah I take plenty of anti-oxidants...and I usualy stretch during and after workouts...I find that stretching before makes my muscle hurt more after...it's not just the cortisol causing aches right? I thought a majority of the pain comes from the lactic acid build up? or is that just short term pain and cortisol levels cause the longer term, next day pain?

[evolution]

2 amps of deca/wk makes the pain go away

[TheHipHopBillGates]

masturbation.

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by evolution
2 amps of deca/wk makes the pain go away

Sorry Im not into sticking things in my ass (pun intended)

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by TheHipHopBillGates
masturbation.

Oh yeah I forgot, that's the answer to everything lol

[kroms]

Originally posted by evolution
2 amps of deca/wk makes the pain go away

deca comes in amps?

[kroms]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
Sorry Im not into sticking things in my ass (pun intended)

is that really a pun tho?

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by kroms
is that really a pun tho?

good question...find out cuz Im high right now and i cant lol

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

oh and yes, deca comes in amps

[jameznyhc]

What about protein??? you should be matching your weight to the amout of grams of protein you ingest daily if you weigh 170 try to at least get 170 grams protein per day ..this is difficult without shakes(which also provide 22 aminoacids) then the glutamine creatine and testosterone boosters work way more effectivly.....if your protein intake is only 60 grams a day glutamine wont help you that much or creatine for that matter.... i also suggest 3,000 mg vitamin c per day

[Doge]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
I find that stretching before makes my muscle hurt more after...it's not just the cortisol causing aches right?
u should never be stretching cold muscles.. that will def cause problems

i like glutamine, but personally creatine gives me a God damn headache

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by Jameznyhc
What about protein??? you should be matching your weight to the amout of grams of protein you ingest daily if you weigh 170 try to at least get 170 grams protein per day ..this is difficult without shakes(which also provide 22 aminoacids) then the glutamine creatine and testosterone boosters work way more effectivly.....if your protein intake is only 60 grams a day glutamine wont help you that much or creatine for that matter.... i also suggest 3,000 mg vitamin c per day

umm...wouldnt taking in that much pritein be a lil harmful ? anf 3,000 mg vit c? are u insane?

[GINZ]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
umm...wouldnt taking in that much pritein be a lil harmful ? anf 3,000 mg vit c? are u insane?

The Vitamin C I buy from GNC is 1,000mg per pill. So its only taking one pill 3 times a day. Not so crazy:buck

[joeyjoey]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
umm...wouldnt taking in that much pritein be a lil harmful ? anf 3,000 mg vit c? are u insane?

Most weight-lifters consume at least 1g per lb of bodyweight on a daily basis.

Vitamin C is water-soluable and we can handle very large amounts. I prefer to take 1000mg per day, which is recommended, but if I'm sick (which is rare) I'll take over 3000mg. Just make sure to spread the doses out so you don't waste it.

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Well I only take 1,000 mg of Vit C daily, 2,000 if Im sick or around sick ppl...I just dont think 3,000mg is neccessary...your going way over the recommended daily dose...doctors barely even prescribe that much to patients who are on their death beds...Ive seen 2,000 mg being the highest prescribed dose in a hospital setting, but the patient was suffering from multiple infections and had compromised immunity so it was a understandable..but for a health young adult to consume 3,000 mg i think its just overkill

[joeyjoey]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
Well I only take 1,000 mg of Vit C daily, 2,000 if Im sick or around sick ppl...I just dont think 3,000mg is neccessary...your going way over the recommended daily dose...doctors barely even prescribe that much to patients who are on their death beds...Ive seen 2,000 mg being the highest prescribed dose in a hospital setting, but the patient was suffering from multiple infections and had compromised immunity so it was a understandable..but for a health young adult to consume 3,000 mg i think its just overkill

I don't believe in Vitamin C overkill, lol. I've actually heard of bodybuilders taking multiple grams per day. The recommended dose is like nothing...definitely under 500mg. People who train have no reason to limit themselves to what the FDA recommends.

[Fierce1]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
In your experience, what has been the best supplement (besides rest) to take after a strenuous cardio and calisthenic workout to prevent muscle pain, that allows you to consistently workout HARD for the rest of your week?

marijuana
(no im not kidding)

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by Fierce1
marijuana
(no im not kidding)

I wouldnt doubt that and I would try it but Im working on improving my lung function lol...plus I never really blaze too often so I made it one of my resolutions to completely stay away from it


and im down to 5 cig's/day :teeth its really helping my workout..I can finally breathe lol

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by joeyjoey
I don't believe in Vitamin C overkill, lol. I've actually heard of bodybuilders taking multiple grams per day. The recommended dose is like nothing...definitely under 500mg. People who train have no reason to limit themselves to what the FDA recommends.

Why am I not shocked that we have opposing views lol :flickTong

The U.S. RDA for vitamin C is 60 milligrams per day..which is quite low....in a hospital setting doc's usually prescribe around 500 mg/day which is obviously alot higher than the RDA

[joeyjoey]

RDA is only 60mg? No wonder why everyone is always sick.

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by joeyjoey
RDA is only 60mg? No wonder why everyone is always sick.

lol

[vman]

Which Vitamin C do you guys get? The Vitamin C with Sodium Ascorbate is much better for you then the kind with Ascorbic Acid.

[jameznyhc]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
Why am I not shocked that we have opposing views lol :flickTong

The U.S. RDA for vitamin C is 60 milligrams per day..which is quite low....in a hospital setting doc's usually prescribe around 500 mg/day which is obviously alot higher than the RDA 500mg if your a smoker and a weight lifter is nothing!!!! sure if you didnt smoke or lift id say a 1,000 a day but because you smoke you have alot more free radicals in your system and lifting taxes your immune system big time much more than the average person ....thats why i recommended 3,000 when you feel normal and 5-10k when sick

[joeyjoey]

Wow, 3000? That's a lot for a regular day, lol. I do agree that you should take a lot more if you lift weights, smoke or use drugs.

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

So basically next time i get sick i should down a whole bottle of Vit. C ? :suspicion

5-10k ur nuts lol

[jameznyhc]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
So basically next time i get sick i should down a whole bottle of Vit. C ? :suspicion

5-10k ur nuts lol a whole bottle no not at all but a 1,000 mg tablet every hour when your sick would equal 10,000 mgs during a normal day.....this therapy has been studied and proven to reduce your colds by 3 days but you should take zinc as well ....Vitmin c is water soluble so why would taking large doses be insane???? like i said if you smoke and lift taking 1,000 mgs 3x per day is not extreme at all

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by Jameznyhc
a whole bottle no not at all but a 1,000 mg tablet every hour when your sick would equal 10,000 mgs during a normal day.....this therapy has been studied and proven to reduce your colds by 3 days but you should take zinc as well ....Vitmin c is water soluble so why would taking large doses be insane???? like i said if you smoke and lift taking 1,000 mgs 3x per day is not extreme at all

What study was that? cuz the newest study on vit c and colds proves that it doesnt help colds at all

When I say Insane im refering to the extra effor t ur body has to go through to metabolize the vitamin c....why put that much stress on urself if half that amount would be sufficient for most ppl?

[TecHnO JesUs]

Taking mega doses of vit C has no basis on cold therapy anymore than taking the prescribed dose

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by TecHnO JesUs
Taking mega doses of vit C has no basis on cold therapy anymore than taking the prescribed dose

The doctor has spoken :bowing

:flickTong

[TecHnO JesUs]

Hey.. how's my #1 Nurse been? Preach the good word muh sistah! :D

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Originally posted by TecHnO JesUs
Hey.. how's my #1 Nurse been? Preach the good word muh sistah! :D

I'm good :flickTong


;)

[jameznyhc]

Originally posted by SLAVE2THEMUZIK
What study was that? cuz the newest study on vit c and colds proves that it doesnt help colds at all

When I say Insane im refering to the extra effor t ur body has to go through to metabolize the vitamin c....why put that much stress on urself if half that amount would be sufficient for most ppl? ill find it and email you the link