Are You Wasting Your Money On Ineffective Arm Toning Supplements?
May 6th, 2010
Unfortunately, most supplements don’t work. You see, congress approved the Dietary Supplement Health And Education act in 1994 which essentially deregulated the industry. As a result, the FDA has a very loose grip on the supplement industry.
In fact, you could start your own supplement company with minimal effort.
Thus, here are 5 supplements that do provide benefit:
1. Green tea: Primarily because of its caffeine content. You see, caffeine activates your adrenal glands. And active adrenal glands can provide the metabolic framework for intense workouts. The key here is to take the minimum amount of caffeine necessary for the desired effect.
2. Powdered protein: There is only one time when taking supplemental protein is optimal for the average person, right after exercise. During this time you need nutrition badly, yet you don’t get hungry because of increased body temperature.
3. Dextrose: Similar to whey protein, it’s a great tool for getting much needed carbohydrates back into your muscles for repair immediately after exercise. The last thing on your mind immediately after exercise is eating, yet you need calories quickly.
4. Fish oil: You should only supplement with fish oil if you aren’t getting omega-3’s in your diet. If you are eating fish, walnuts and/or flax seeds, you do not need to supplement here. Otherwise, aim for 1 gram of DHA per day. And more is not better here because if you have too much fish oil, you can damage your heart.
5. Multivitamin: Consumption of multivitamin supplements is recommended by Harvard University and has been shown to reduce chronic disease. They key here is to not over-supplement with exorbitant amounts of nutrients here. Don’t take multivitamins with more than 100% daily value of anything.
Although most supplements are ineffective, there are a select few that can make arm sculpting a little easier. Just remember that supplements are not going to do all the work for you. So proceed with moderation here!
Author Katherine Crawford, a fitness physiologist and former flabby arms sufferer, teaches flabby arm exercise. Figure out how to get sexy and toned arms by exploring her blog about how to shake fat and weight quicker than ever now!
Originally posted 2010-04-26 04:07:40. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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