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Hey everyone this is an article I wrote about scientifically validated supplements. I'm going to be up front I wrote it for my website, but I'm not getting any money from posting it. It covers several research reviews on the efficacy of supplements and apparently there is only a strong consensus for creatine and HMB. I'm a level 1 crossfit instructor and have been working out for about 16 years either as a crossfitter or general gym rat and previously had never heard of HMB. From the research I read, linked in the article, it seems very safe and effective. I hope it helps some folks on the forum but if it bothers the moderators that I wrote it then please delete the thread. Thanks http://www.tierthreetactical.com/crossfit-supplement-review-hmb-creatine/

Should I have gained weight from using creatine after 4 days of taking it? Or is that just if you start out taking lots of it for loading? I haven't gained any water weight, taking 5g/day for 4 days. I read in the first 2-4 days you're supposed to gain some because of water retention. Am I not responding, or is it just because I started out taking 5 g/day instead of the recommended "loading"?

I am thinking about trying Con-cret creatine. Has anyone else used it. I have read that this one is better because it doesn't require a "loading" cycle, and there aren't any adverse effects if you just stop taking it. Any thoughts?

Hey all, today I've been looking at different supplements I've taken, am taking, or am looking into taking. I'm wanting to start going Paleo but am wondering what I should be taking. Pure Power Protein looks like a good whey, but what I'm more wondering about is BCAAs? Creatine? Glutamine? And also I've heard casein before bed is supposed to help muscle growth? Anyways, Right now Im about to start Stronglifts 5*5 with cardio and some crossfit. All Advice Welcome! Cheers!