need some help with timing the ingestion of my supplements!

nunchaku master

hi all. ok so i have done some research on supplementation and have bought the ones that are always stressed as being musts. i have:
whey concentrate
BCAA's (branched chain amino acids)
EAA's (essential amino acids)
L- Glutamine
Creatine Ethyl-ester.
Dextrose

i am a bit confused because it says on the labels of BCAA to take on an empty stomach to avoid competition with other amino acids. And it says the same on L-glutamine.

so i would be very grateful for someone to point me in the right direction. Just some background.. i workout in the mornings, and have oats pre-workout.
much appeciated for any help!

LeeB

rough guide would be:

whey conentrate = immediately after training and with breakfast, and whenever you cant get a solid protein source (meat etc.) eaten with a meal!

BCAA = before training or any type of cardio.

Aminos = some say with every meal to ensure your getting all teh aminos needed.

L-Glutamine = before or after training and also before any type of cardio.

creatine = never used the CEE version... so maybe someone else will suggest????

dextrose = after training mixed with protein shake.


like i say this is just a rough guide... any supplement plan should be worked out alongside your daily diet so its tailored exactly to your needs!

Nick500

Just like LeeB says, personally i do this:

whey concentrate - first thing in morning, whenever I eat a meal but can't get enough protein from whole foods, after/during workouts
BCAA's (branched chain amino acids) - first thing in morning, throughout the day but most critically before and after workout
EAA's (essential amino acids) - first thing in morning, before workout, before bed
L- Glutamine - don't use it
Creatine Ethyl-ester. - 1.5 grams in the morning, 1.5 grams post workout
Dextrose - post workout

(PS congrats on mod-ship Lee, you totally deserve it.)

LeeB

cheers nick mate.. hopefully i can help people do things correctly... and learn some new things for myself at the same time!!!

nunchaku master

thanks nick and lee that helps alot! although i noticed both of you said to use whey, EAA's and BCAA's before and after workouts. is it alright to take them all together... or should they be spaced out to maximise absorption of the amino acids into the bloodstream?

thanks again for you help!

LeeB

it wont do much harm to take them all together... teh main thing is that they are included in your nutrition!

hopefully once we get some more suggestions and comments we can time things a little better for you!