A lot of people have asked me about the benefits or otherwise of taking supplements. As a general rule, I do not push supplements as they can be easily abused, with dire consequence.
Supplements are becoming extremely popular in the fitness industry and
much of the public are being misled by what certain supplements can do.
Nutrition will always come first and give far greater results than any
array of supplements ever could. Supplements are given their name
because they do just that: supplement an already well put together
nutrition plan.
However, it is not always possible to get all the nutrients you require only by eating and if you're the busy kind, you may find it difficult to eat a meal every few hours. In such a situation, smartly selected supplements may be beneficial to keep your metabolism going, it'll help you build muscle, and help you fight fat. Supplements are also beneficial to people who find it hard to build muscle; for such people, supplements can provide a source of valuable protein.
So my advice is to look honestly at your goals and ask yourself whether you need to supplement your diet. If you believe you need a supplement, look for one that closely matches your fitness goals. But be careful not to take too much within a day, as the long term abuse of supplements may cause damage to your kidneys. Remember that supplements are just that, they are meant to supplement your diet and should not act as substitutes for a good diet.
