Just wonderin

[ciberkiller21]

So im 15 5" 10 and 143 pounds and i work out 4 times a week i am slowly increasing in weight and size and a massive difference in strentgh but im wonderin if takin protein and supplements would help in adding size and weight
i mean i am getting bigger just slower but with better nutrtion it would help??

thnxs

[Atonement]

Protein supplements can work. Yes, but if you don't excercise a lot with it, it will just turn STRAIGHT to fat. Protein is to help build muscle, not lose weight. It will actually make you gain weight either way. Its if you excercise or not that will make it work.

Consult your doctor and ask them because they will no better than most of us.

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

Stick to getting more protein in your diet, rather than adding a supplement on top of things. You're healthy now, there's no need to go crazy trying to get bigger muscles. Try to adjust your daily intake to 30% protein, 30% dietary fat (like, the good kind), and 40% carbs. If your carbs dip below 40%, it can cause problems with your body. You can replace some of the fat with more protein, but don't go crazy. The reasoning behind this ratio is that fats have 9 calories/gram, while carbs and protein each have 4. You could probably get by on 40/20/40, but see how it goes. All in all, I don't reccomend adding ANY supplements until you talk to a doctor. Those products are not intended for kids your age, they're intended for adults, which can affect how they work for you.

[byee]

Unless you're pushing yourself to the extreme, as in practicing for the Boston Marathon, then simple, sensible nutrition is the answer here.

When you do things like supplements, it tends to throw the natural balance of the body off. For instance, eventhough it might seem to make sense adding protein shakes if you're working out large muscle groups, protein also is harder on the kidneys, so it's easier to dehydrate, so you need to drink more H2O, which can eliminate certain necessary minerals from your body.

Eat a balanced diet, lots of fresh fruits and veggies, some high quality, low fat protein sources (fish, chicken), get enough rest, don't overdo the work out, and you'll be fine.

Consider going to a reputable nutrition website for an overview of what a 'performance' diet would include.