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I have always wondered is creatine, L Glutamine really needed for one to gain maximum results. I am a big fan of Scooby who runs a web site “Scoobys Home Bodybuilding Workouts” I like his philosophy on weight training and fitness regeme. He has some really interesting views on creatine, and seems to be a down to earth guy who is a natural bodybuilder that only takes protein powder and no other supplements.

stickupkid wrote:I have always wondered is creatine, L Glutamine really needed for one to gain maximum results. I am a big fan of Scooby who runs a web site “Scoobys Home Bodybuilding Workouts” I like his philosophy on weight training and fitness regeme. He has some really interesting views on creatine, and seems to be a down to earth guy who is a natural bodybuilder that only takes protein powder and no other supplements.

I ran across Scooby on his youtube channel one day. Anyway, he's got a fabulous body (not that I'm gay or anything, just a compliment). Now, he's been lifting for YEARS so I expect that. He's sort of funny (weird) but I do think he knows how to live with a balanced diet. He doesn't do strange stuff but more by-the-book. Again, he's been lifting for YEARS so his body is not a testament to the things he recommends (necessarily). Meaning, for new bodybuilders, the average newbie can't expect (but can aspire) to look like him in a year or two or three (perhaps more) if you're doing natural. I find his overall philosphy (diet and exercise) to be sort of "simple" and easy going, structured and moderate. That is to say, he doesn't urge you to push anything to any limit., but take a steady approach to lifting and do so consistently over time. I'm not knocking that. He probably speaks to beginners in hopes that they take their time and make a lifetime out of it.

As for Creatine and L-Glutamine, these are tried and true benefits to muscle development. They have passed the test with proof and testimonies from bodybuilders from beginner to pro (at least from what I have read). So, do you "need" them? Of course not. You don't even need protein powder. What's the link to his review of Creatine and L-Glutamine? We might be interested in reading or seeing it.

Thanks!

Creatine and Glutamine are as "natural" as any protein powder, in fact any protein powder you take will almost assuredly contain a significant amount of glutamine in it.

I would like to know what his interesting views are about creatine. It's a nice booster supplement, not a magic bullet, not something that gets you to a place you couldn't have gotten to without it, but it has been proven to provide results, which is more than most supplements can say.

from my experience, Taking Creatine and Lglutamine increase my recover time tremendously. great investment to buy. Protein shakes are optional since you can protein is abundance from fish to meat. So yea Creatine and LGlutamine is a must to have that body type you prefer.

If you’re going to use Creatine, be sure to cycle it appropriately (2-3 weeks) and make sure you’re taking in LOTS of water! It has side effects of muscle cramping and too much Creatine is toxic to your kidneys.

Glutamine should be taken every day regardless if you’re working out or not! It helps with muscle recovery by preventing catabolism and it boosts your immune system! I take it twice a day with a protein shake… (I’m surprised hardly anyone talks about the benefits of Glutamine in this forum)

What is your source for your claim about the side effects of creatine and also the need to cycle it? Perhaps you're thinking of creatinine, which, along with blood urea nitrogen, is a marker of kidney function. Both these markers are elevated in people (and also dogs/cats/probably other mammals) with compromised kidney function.

I bet we don't really talk about the benefits of glutamine because it's well known to us. Mark has much information on musclehack.com concerning glutamine, and it's also promoted in Total Six Pack Abs. It'd sort of by like talking about the benefits of moving heavy things.