Depends what you're after. I had great results building size with Muscletech 100% Premium Mass Gainer, but I did put on a bit of fat - it's around 700 calories a scoop so.
Heads up, creatine efficacy is based on saturation, not acute dosing. Usually recommend to take post workout as absorption will be higher. As for OP, post isolate is a good idea. Casein at night isnt a bad idea, but more important to make sure the rest of your nutrition and training stimulus os dialed in first. Some people find that a shake at night can disturb sleep. If this is the case, sleep os far more important for your recovery. As for protein brand, look for anything with a small ingredient list and void of "proprietary blends." Stevia tends to be the sweetener that os easiest on most peoples stomachs. Biosteel is the only brand I know of that guarantees purity. Any brand thats sources they whey from new zealand is generally of high quality.
Wait a minute... Are you a man or a woman... Or a man trying to be a woman... Or a woman that wants to look like a man... Or a man with a creepy unfit username... I only ask bc I think men and women use different supplements when trying to gain muscle mass.
1.5 per kg is the rule not pound. If you ate like that you would quickly put yourself in renal failure or acidosis.
Steroids are great, if you want to be a man with big muscles and a small manhood. Not to mention the other risks. First see your dr and have them refer you to a dietician. If not a doctor a professional gym will be able to give you details of a competent dietician. They can then create a diet plan that suits your training goals and actual body needs. Without consultation with a professional you are rolling the dice every time and may damage progress rather than aid it. Their are very competent people on kaw, but none of them here can give you exact advice you need. Even if you intend to train at home, book a couple of gym and dietician sessions so that you know you are going in the right direction. Though I would never recommend the use of steroids, they exist and if you must use such a dangerous substance then please book in regularly to see your gp/ md. they cannot force you to stop taking steroids. But they can monitor the affects they are having on you and any other medical conditions you may have. Train safe and best of luck getting to a healthy size that you are aiming for.
Depends on how rigorous and demanding your body is worked and your diet If you're doing a 1 hour workout every day or every other day you won't need too much but if it is high intensity training then you'll need more. The quantity is most important for you to know then look for quality.
@ TNT strips That's true to an extent. But only if the person starting steroids has grown to full size. A developing boy ( for example a 15 year old starting use ) will stunt the growth of his manhood. As well as other growth risks. Starting age with appropriate supervision is essential to good health throughout. Growth of essential organs is normally attained between 18-21 years of age. Dependant upon steroid used there is also the chance of infertility. And in most cases roid rages. Best to avoid and train natural at all times in my opinion. But the person must make their own informed choices.
Actually the literature shows that 'most cases' (majority) of anabolic and prehormone use comes with no side effects at all. Im not advocating for it, but I spend a lot of time reading publications, and like getting real information out there. Unfortunately an individual has no idea what side effects they will have, if any. Some are unlucky enough to get just about everything too. For most people considering using them, they benefits are still not close to outweighing the risks.
Literature varies immensely. Without proper medical advice, no one should consider the use of anything that could affect their normal growth. Different steroids have different affects and I will not advocate the use of anyone type or advertise 3rd party brands due to tou. As I said the individual must assess for themselves with medical guidance if the benefits outweigh the risk they are willing to accept. When it comes to minors there is never an acceptable risk unless used as a medical intervention with no alternative. That I know first hand. The majority of literature I have read is negative, though supplements are safer people should be advised they have medical implications, particularly to those who are suffering from viral infections. See your medical practitioner for advice on such matters. Last quote from a recent article Although used to treat medical conditions, AAS are still very powerful drugs. As such, they possess a wide range of possible side effects including but not limited to: deleterious effects on cholesterol (either an increase in LDL, decreased HDL levels, or both); acne; elevated blood pressure; alterations in cardiac (heart) tissue; increased growth of body hair; increased aggression; loss of hair on the scalp including Male Pattern Baldness; and possibly the stunting of growth (vertically and developmentally) in adolescents. As indicated above, AAS medical use should be closely supervised by a physician.