Dietary supplements can help improve gym results when taken correctly, preferably with the guidance of a nutritionist.
Supplements can be used to increase muscle mass gain, weight gain, lose weight or give more energy during training, and their effects are enhanced when accompanied by a healthy diet.
Supplements that help gain muscle mass are protein-based, the most common being:
Although they help gain muscle mass, excessive consumption of protein supplements can overload the body and cause kidney and liver problems.
Supplements used for weight loss are called thermogenic and help to lose weight as they work by increasing fat burning, with the main effect of increasing body metabolism.
Ideally consuming thermogenic supplements based on natural ingredients such as ginger, caffeine and pepper, such as Lipo 6 and Therma Pro, these supplements can be taken before or after training, or throughout the day to keep the body active and increase energy expenditure.
It is important to note that thermogenic substances containing the substance ephedrine are banned by ANVISA, and that even natural thermogenic agents can cause effects such as insomnia, heart palpitations and nervous system problems.
Energy supplements are mainly composed of carbohydrates, the main source of energy for the body’s cells, and can also be used when the goal is weight gain, the most common being maltodextrin and dextrose, which should be taken before training.
However, when used in excessive amounts, these supplements can increase weight gain and promote the development of problems such as diabetes.
Thus, supplements should be used according to each person’s purpose, and ideally, must be prescribed by a nutritionist, so that their benefits are obtained without compromising health.
In addition to supplements, learn to eat well to increase workout performance.