Stop taking supplements you can’t trust. Get Jeff Cavaliere’s exact supplements here
When it comes to taking supplements, there are a lot of questions as to when you should begin taking them and which ones are better than others. I think you have to start by breaking down the nutritional supplements into categories. In this video, I categorize multivitamins, specialty vitamins, protein powders, pre workouts, creatine, BCAA’s, creatine, omega-3’s and joint recovery formulas. Each group is discussed in relation to one of four age brackets regarding their appropriateness.
All of the supplements discussed are ones that I take myself and would recommend to others. You will not see any testosterone boosters or pro hormones because I don’t believe in them or recommend them to my viewers. Even the pre workout supplements must undergo severe scrutiny based on the dangers that have been shown to riddle that product category for the past couple of years.
All that said however, I make it very clear that any supplementation plan must start with a commitment to good nutrition. If you think that you are going to make up for a bad diet by taking supplements you are flat out fooling yourself, and likely wasting a lot of money. Supplements are meant to supplement a good nutrition plan. When you have a dedication to eating well, not perfect, but well…supplements can be a savior and a huge difference maker as they really help with the consistency needed to see great results.
Some manufacturers want you to believe that their supplement will help you overcome poor nutrition. They will make you think that you can simply sleep your way to a six pack. It’s laughable and dishonest to say the least. The hard truth of the matter is that high quality nutrition is a must if you want to really see the fastest and best results possible.
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44 comments
Lol first time I ever heard Jeff swear
Even pre workout and creatine.. are they really so important?
Helpful video 🙂
Can i drink protein shake after training im 14 years 176cm and 87kilos i need to lose weight?
The taste is unbearable, with too much sugar in it. 6 grams sugar in 19 grams ( a scoop) of powder! Read the list of ingredients before you buy. All three jars contain sucralose or Splenda, the artificial sweetener that causes gut upset.
I am afraid to destroy a microbiome taking so much Splenda every day. Animal studies link sucralose to negative effects on the bacterial environment in the gut. I would love to buy the RX supplements from you as soon as you release an unflavored version without any artificial sweeteners and organic. The product is overpriced and has no refund.
bro gets aggressive with himself telling you what supplements to take
Very informative video
i wish videos were shorter
Good vid.. maybe follow up when to take all this stuff.. what time days what to take on off days and when take these might help too.. I know says on bottles but isn't always clear
How are kids in school supposed to get their diet under control if they have to eat school lunch? School lunch is not totally healthy and my school doesn’t allow me to bring protein bars and crap in because of allergies. Any tips?
true I'm 19
and if I concentrate I can feel some pain in some of my joints
Jeff, I partially torned my PCL and my minuscus in my right knee. Can I still workout my legs or should I wait for my knee to heal?
Freaking love you dude
Is six star a good pre workout for the 14-19 range?
Amazing video man – just love how clean your content is – no BS.
is there any similar product to x-lr8 i can get in canada without paying twice the price for shipping?
You don’t need BCAAs if you use a good quality non vegan protein powder
Can I take testesterone booster I am 17
a lot of circles in this video
5:00 solid truth, I see it so much.
Jeff you are awesome.
Know it.
Thank god I am 15
Great content superb
I am 15 and I gym can I take pre workouts?
Who needs fitness magazines when Jeff can summarize a whole issue with a thumbnail.
i started taking my supplements for a month now. they have made a big difference. So im glad this video is reinforcing my instinct to take supplements. except creatine and pre-workout. i dont use that for me since it doesnt work well with my body. its given me seizures. other than that everything is good.
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8:32
Can't agree with you more about kids, younger than 13.
im 12 and have a six pack from your PPl
i also do protein powder
im very committed
At 60 the biggest loss is lifting heavy weights. But I still have a reasonable muscle look .
Jeff, can you please make an updated video of this? Thanks! Keep up the good work!
" you are what you eat " i ate Arnold Schwarzenegger last night
Seriously? He actually says this isn't a buy my products a video. That's exactly what it is. It's just him plugging his products over and over again. Green tea, flaxseed oil, creatine, and a multivitamin and you should be good to go. Why spend a whole lot of money just for a product endorsed by some dude on the internet?
I’m not a medical or exercise science expert, but based on my own experience and intuition I think 14-19 year olds should not use preworkouts with caffeine. Stimulant-free preworkouts at that age could be a good compromise to improve exercise efficiency and intensity without messing with sleep cycles or developing a caffeine dependence.
Even into your 20s and beyond, I’d say you should watch your caffeine intake because some preworkouts have HUGE amounts of it, and it definitely has impacts on your body and mind that can sneak up on you—and this is coming from a dedicated coffee drinker
Just turned 14 it’s game time😎
I'm finding this video 6 years after posted, but find it very helpful. Jeff if you see comments on old videos: thank you!
every age – no supplements thank you
At 9:10 Jeff says he prefers Creocolline however I cant find anything about it online, can anyone suggest any studies etc?
Hii. I am 13 and a half now I have been going to the gym almost everyday for the past 2 months and have seen some nice muscle growth. Should I start taking protein powder
Mann you are the best❤️
Sir… is it good to have milk as post workout supplement