FSNU 200
Professor Dr. Ludwig
4/25/2015
Bodybuilding and Supplements
Supplements are such a vital tool for building muscles, which is why supplements and bodybuilding go hand in hand. Bodybuilders go to the gym to sculpt their body and the supplements are supposed to help aid your body. Of course you do not need supplements to grow muscles, but it helps repair muscle much faster. There are many supplements that bodybuilders take in order to achieve their ideal body and those supplements are Creatine, Whey Protein, Omega-3 fish oil, Vitamins, and L-Glutamine. Creatine is the one of the most popular supplements used in bodybuilding. According to some experts, “creatine adds bulk, rather than reducing it. It gives athletes extra …show more content…
L-Glutamine helps maintain cell volume and hydration, meaning that it can help speed up recovery. Glutamine is one of the most important components to help repair and build muscle. Also, the supplement can influence endurance and power that most bodybuilders need to maintain their physique. Mostly every bodybuilder has L-Glutamine in their daily diet plan. This supplement can also give bodybuilders a boost to their immune system and help produce growth hormones. This is especially important for bodybuilders because they tend to lift heavy weights, so that can decrease glutamine levels and of course glutamine is the primary source of energy to help out your immune system which bodybuilders …show more content…
Supplements such as Creatine, L-Glutamine, Whey Protein, and Fish Oil can help promote the growth to achieve your ideal body. Although you do not need supplements to grow muscles, it can help and support muscle growth
References
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