Years ago, when I was a personal trainer, many body builders who came to the gym where I worked were hyped on the newest supplements that had come out. Some weren’t much more than egg protein or whey, and in the early days, I remember the ones that were amino acid shakes that tasted like my dentist’s flavored fluoride treatments. Later there were tons of drinks and shakes that were said to build mass…they were metabolic optimizers but didn’t work so well, not to mention they smelt and tasted awful.
Personally I fell for the meal replacement protein shakes that came out in vanilla and strawberry flavors. I didn’t find they helped in mass building, but they did help to stop the munchies and keep the toned lean muscle….lean. Somewhere along the line of supplements, hormones got added and in certain cases the hormones converted into testosterone and….in a bodybuilder that was often welcomed but not at all healthy. But the fact of the matter is that, during the supplement evolution, it hasn’t been until quite recently that were effective multi action protein drinks and supplements that kept a body lean, muscle mass growing without enhancement drugs, and energy and nutritional elements included to maintain health…not just bulk.
Many bodybuilders swear by the newest award winning BSN supplements saying they really work to put on mass and stay lean and feel energetic and healthier than they have for years. The facts seem to show that after several years of clients taking the various kinds of BSN supplements, like the Syntha 6, they’ve had a gain in lean mass after about 3 or 4 months of use. The extended release protein blend allows the body to retain amino acids, and with protein, helps to build and repair muscle tissue. It’s mostly based on a concentrated whey protein, milk protein, egg and calcium formulation….just to simplify its contents.
But it’s very important to note that when you take BSN supplements, such as Syntha 6 or others, these should NOT act as meal replacements. You must also DRINK LOTS OF WATER. People who take concentrated protein supplements may experience constipation if they do not drink sufficient water and keep their body hydrated during after and between workouts. To build muscle, you must remember that mass will come over TIME. Supplements, be they award winning products like the BSN supplement series, or something else you’ve found that suits your needs, are not magic formulas. They require a bodybuilder to workout at least 2 or 3 times per week, eat regular healthy meals that contain high water content foods like fresh vegetables, not just protein, protein, protein. The BSN Supplements series that offer formulas such as True Mass and Syntha 6 have received very good reviews. If you read online comments from as far back as 2007, most users are happy with their weight gain….muscle weight that is! By the way products like True Mass DO NOT contain hormones or stimulants. They do contain essential amino acids.
Based on what bodybuilders are saying, supplements do work to build lean body mass, but only in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, regular workouts, eating balanced meals and using supplements as what they are: Supplements!