Clean Informer Magazine New Years 2014 | Page 42

HEALTH & FITNESS Supplementation: The truth behind the muscles. by J.R. Beekley You have heard of all the late and greatest “muscle in a can” ads, but do they really work? YES! If used properly with the right amounts and at the right times. Here are just some of the most popular and not talked about supplements on the market today. PROTEIN The most widely talked about supplement is protein, and whether you know it or not, specifically whey protein. Whey is the most common of the protein you will see in stores like GNC or Wal-Mart. Yes there are many types of proteins such as soy and casein, but that’s a whole other article in its self. Protein is the building blocks for muscle. Protein is clinically proven to help build muscle and improve athletic performance. It has also been shown to help reduce body fat, while at the same time increase lean 42