Download One of the best ways to get the full benefit of your supplements

One of the best ways to get the full benefit of your supplements is by
stacking them together.
What are the benefits to stacking supplements?
Supplements are one of the key foundations of the bodybuilding lifestyle. Not to
say they are as important than the essential components of proper diet and a complete
exercise regimen, but they can certainly help a person looking to put on some muscle or
lose some fat achieve that goal more efficiently.
Now, everyone knows that supplements are essential for the optimum growth of
muscles, but there are specific times throughout the day that are especially important to
take advantage of. For example, in the morning after you wake up, it is especially
important to have some protein as quickly as possible in order to raise the nitrogen levels
in the blood for the creation of new muscle. Basically, there are a few supplements that
are essential to any bodybuilder if he wants to build new muscle or preserve that hard
earned muscle. These include a few things such as different types of protein, NO
boosters, post workout carbs, and a testosterone booster.
Starting with protein, there are a few types of protein that are really necessary.
First of them all is whey protein. This protein comes from milk and is a very quickly
absorbing protein source, and thus is perfect for times that you need a really quick boost
of protein, such as right after you wake up or right after a workout. This is one of the
cleanest sources of calories, therefore it is perfect for the dieting individual, or for
someone attempting to gain some muscle.
Another type of protein is casein, which is sometimes called micellar blends. Basically
casein is another protein coming from milk, except that it has the ability to bind with
water or milk, making any shake with casein in it much thicker. Now this seems like a
negative thing, but the idea behind this is that it will sit in your stomach longer since it’s
a semi-solid rather than a liquid, as liquids can pass through the digestive system
amazingly fast. This allows the body to experience a very slow and sustained release of
protein. This is ideal to take right before bedtime for this reason. Normally the body
goes into starvation mode while sleeping, which is a catabolic state, meaning that muscle
will be broken down for energy. If you happened to have consumed casein before
sleeping, the sustained release of protein into the bloodstream can help maintain a
positive nitrogen balance, thus maintaining and building new muscle while you sleep.
There are a few other types of protein such as soy, and egg protein, which are also
excellent if your stomach happens to not enjoy the presence of milk also.
An additional supplement that is important for proper muscle repair is simple
carbohydrates such as waxy maize starch. The idea behind very simple carbohydrates is
that after a workout, the muscles are craving nutrients and therefore a spike in insulin,
which can be caused by these simple carbs. The spike in insulin then forces sugars into
the muscle cells which then cause the refueling and repairing process of the muscle to
begin. The muscle cell then needs protein to begin the actual repairing of the muscle
fiber actomyosin.
This is why most post-workout supplement shakes that are specifically designed to be
consumed after working out contain a good amount of simple carbohydrates in addition
to a nice amount of quickly absorbing protein.
Another supplement that is important for any athlete is a Nitric Oxide booster.
Specifically, these supplements contain arginine, which is an amino acid that has been
shown to have a stimulating effect on the body’s ability to produce NO. Nitric oxide
plays a very important role in the body’s ability to properly contract muscles. When
taking a NO product, I feel incredible pumps after my warmup set, and throughout the
rest of the day. The simple fact that I feel like my muscles are going to rip out through
my skin push me to work harder with each set that I attempt. This is probably one of the
most important supplements leading up to my constant motivation and success in
building up my body. My favorite just so happens to be MRI’s NO2 Black, give it a try, I
promise you won’t be disappointed.
The final supplement that I would suggest to anyone who wants to live a bodybuilding
lifestyle is a testosterone booster. Basically, a supplement like this has the goal of simply
raising the levels of testosterone that are naturally found in the blood. Although these
products remain a controversial issue to some, they have remained on the market for
years and years, meaning there has yet to be sufficient proof that they cause negative
health effects, which is very good. The great news is that these products work. I tried
Universal Nutrition’s Animal Testosterone booster and was amazed with the changes in
strength that I experienced. Even for a smaller guy, benching 1.5 times your body weight
it quite a feat to accomplish. I’d definitely recommend giving this product a try also.
What is the best stack for gaining muscle mass?
Basically, the essentials have been listed above, including:
 Whey Protein
 Casein Protein
 Arginine (NO) Supplement
 Post-Workout Shake
 Test Booster
But when putting on muscle mass, another supplement is very important. This
supplement is very famous and of course is creatine. Creatine has become infamous in
the recent media, and oddly accused by the media of being a steroid. This of course is
untrue. Creatine is naturally found in meat products and is essentially a substance that is
a precursor to Adenosine Triphosphate, which is the energy molecule that the body uses
to move muscles. Simply stated, creatine helps the muscles create energy, which unlike
steroids which are artificial hormones. In addition to helping create ATP (the body’s
energy molecule) in the muscles, it also allows water to flood into the muscle for quicker
muscle recovery.
What is the best stack for fat loss?
Of course the basics listed above will be included in a fat loss stack, but there is
one other additional supplement that I would include.
Fat burners are one of the quickest ways to lower your bodyfat in addition to
cardiovascular exercise. These supplements typically contain stimulating substances
such as synephrine and caffeine which increase the efficiency of the body’s metabolism.
This simply increases the amount of calories that the body can burn off per day, thus
allowing the body to burn more calories than are consumed in the diet. This is basically
the foundation of fat loss. During my cutting phases, I typically use Lipo 6, but more
recently tried out the newer Lipo 6x, which I found to be extremely effective. I now
officially have passed the point of 6 pack and am on my way to the legendary 8 pack.
BONUS QUESTION: What has been the most effective supplement
stack you have used? How were the results?
As briefly stated above, my fat loss stack has been extremely effective in helping
my abs to show through. I’ve gotten compliments at my local gym in the pool more than
once, and the feeling that I get when someone notices the fruits of my labor. Trust me;
there is no food that tastes as good as being thin and ripped feels.
Here’s my stack:
 Optimum Nutrition’s 100% Whey Milk Chocolate Extreme
 Optimum Nutrition’s Double Rich Chocolate Casein Protein
 MRI’s NO2 Black
 Universal Nutrition’s Animal Test
 Lipo 6x
I’ve had solid results with this stack, let me know how you do with it if you give it a try!
Thanks for reading!
-K (Opiewags99)