Supplements for MAXIMUM Muscle Building

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I have been working out for over 10 years now and there are two things I've learned about meeting your goals: consistency in your workouts and consistency in your nutrition. Do today I will tell you don't of the supplements that I take and why. 
100% Whey protein powder. 
The brand I've used the most is Optimum Nutrition and I prefer the flavors Banana cream and vanilla ice cream. They both taste creamy in a way that fits well with the taste that whey protein naturally has. I use it to supplement the amount of protein that I usually need throughout the day. I usually have a hard time feeling like I've eaten enough protein in workout days if I don't have one. I have also noticed a good improvement in strength building from it.
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Creatine
I use the Optimum nutrition creatine powder. I find it gritty but not too noticeable when mixed with a thick beverage. I tend to add it to my protein shakes. When I started to regularly take creatine I noticed that the muscles I was working on had significant growth. This is the main supplement for larger muscles. 
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Amino Energy
This is another Optimum Nutrition product (I tend to like them lol) I use this as my Pre-workout. It has BCAAs,  which help with muscle recovery, and caffeine for added energy. I get the watermelon flavor bit the orange flavor is good too.
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Bloom super greens
There are many brands that make super greens but Bloom is my favorite. I have tried both the citrus and Mango flavor and I really like both of them. I use it for reducing my bloating and for overall gut health. It also is a way to drink some water first thing in the morning. 
Link to purchase: https://amzn.to/3O9N60A

These are what I take specifically for muscle growth. I'll make another post for Skincare and the supplements I take that help with that. I hope this was helpful. 
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