Poliquin's Top 5 Supplements For Gaining Muscle Mass

Charles Poliquin, one of the world best known and respected strength coaches and educators, recommends the following supplements, in the following order for stacking on pounds of muscle. I'd have to agree with him.

1. Omega 3s/Fish Oils
   I have discussed the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids in depth before, and this is yet another one


2. A ground up vegetable and fruit drink to prevent your body getting too acidic, which causes muscle breakdown (catabolism). He also recommended combining a fruit and vege drink with added amino acids post workout.
   Synerprotein is alternative perfect because it is a blend of soya protein isolates from non-GMO soyabeans, on a base of dehydrated brocolli, carrot, red beet, rosemary, tomato, turmeric, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, grapefuit and lemon bioflavenoids, and hesperidin.
   


3. Whey based protein shake first thing in the morning and post workout
   For those who are dairy intolerant, soya, egg, rice/grain and pea proteins are good alternatives but they are not as rapidly absorbed into the body. You will also have to make sure that the protein source is complete. For example, combining pea and rice/grain proteins will give you the full spectrum of amino acids because grain is low in lysine but has sufficinet methinonine whilst pea is high lysine but lacks a lot of methinonine.
   


4. Carb based recovery formula post workout
   


5. A decent multi-vitamin and mineral to prevent any deficiencies which can slow any training results.

Use these in combination and you will be having to walk through doorways side-on in no time.