Q&A: What are the best vitamins and herbal supplements for building muscles and physical strength?

Question by America Da Beautiful: What are the best vitamins and herbal supplements for building muscles and physical strength?
I know these days with the busiest of schedules it is very difficult to work up to anything greater than a meager muscle. With that said not taking vitamins and herbs can be considered a fight against the workout. With the helping hand of vitamins and herbs what are the best to take for building muscles and physical strength?

Also, please don’t say that Mormons aren’t allowed to build muscles because I always get that and it seems that there is a precedent for everything in Mormon doctrine. I therefore ask this question as a human being and not from a Mormon perspective.

Best answer:

Answer by Goldista
Taking care of your body through the proper exercise, a well-balanced diet and a stress-free mind all contribute greatly towards keeping healthy and building a good set of muscles.

Vitamins –
Additional supplementation may be necessary to reach optimal levels of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C (ascorbic acid), and E.

Aim for 1,000 mg of C, 200 to 400 mg of E, and 10,000 IU of A (best in the form of beta-carotene).

Bodybuilding requires the most protein, sometimes as much as 300 g per day, which is difficult to manage through meals alone.
(The body can only absorb about 35 g at one meal.) So bodybuilders and athletes who need to rebuild muscles after intensive training often turn to protein supplements, especially whey protein. Virtually fat-free, whey protein provides immune system support as well as essential muscle-building amino acids.

Improved performance means more energy and endurance, and that translates into a diet that provides complex carbohydrates w brown rice, whole wheat, oatmeal, unrefined flours, and fruits and vegetables. Carbohydrate supplements are available in a variety of forms, including bars, powders, and gels. For best results, consume high-carb supplements about an hour before working out.

Herbal boosters-

Siberian ginseng

One of the most popular non-herbal supplements in the athletic arena is creatine, a natural occurring amino acid produced by the kidneys and liver which is stored in the muscle cells as creatine phosphate or phosphocreatine.

Pyruvate, a metabolic compound that’s also found in red wine, cheese, and red apples, has more than 25 years of research to back up its claims as a fat burner that also creates lean muscle mass and increases endurance by as much as 20 percent.

L-glutamine. The most commonly occurring amino acid in muscle tissue is L-glutamine. Exercise increases our need for glutamine – especially heavy-resistance weight training — and supplements have been found to build muscle mass and help with loss of body fat. Dosage recommendations vary widely, so follow the directions on the product you purchase.

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