Low Carb Supplement Priority

imbachr · 10-02-2007, 05:09 PM

Okay, so I'm doing the Anabolic Diet, but I don't have money for the supplements. I'm just wondering, would my money be better spent on fish oil or BCAAs while doing this? I'm guessing the answer is fish oil b/c of all the other potential health benefits. But I'm worried that I may lose muscle mass if I don't have the BCAAs for the lifting session and throughout the day. Any thoughts/suggestions/comments are appreciated!

ParanoidAndroid · 10-02-2007, 05:28 PM

I would go with the fish oil. BCAA's are a racket, in my opinion. You won't "lose muscle mass" as long as you eat enough.

this thread has some good info on why bcaas are unnecessary.

imbachr · 10-02-2007, 06:16 PM

Thanks, I'll be ordering some fishy oil soon then...oh, another question. Should I be mixing up the sources, say between regular fish oil and salmon oil? Any benefits?

Lost Dog · 10-02-2007, 08:52 PM

What's a regular fish?

I think most fish oil comes from salmon and sardines. Just wing it.

Chris Correia · 10-03-2007, 10:07 PM

Actually, I think most fish oils come from Menhaden (or, another common fish, which I confusing with Menhaden).

rbharris · 10-04-2007, 06:56 AM

A regular fish is one that doesn't stand out or have any distinguishing features. It tends to just blend in.