Bodybuilding Supplements

[lester_l]

Hello!

Does anyone know where the best place to get stuff like whey protein and creatine monohydrate is in Taipei? Or perhaps know of a good website that is able to ship to Taipei? Need to find some low prices. Looking to up my workout program which includes changing my diet. Any assistance would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks!

L

[Tigerman]

I have had enormous success building my body with beer.

[Sharky]

There is a place, behind Sogo on Zhongxiao (Zhongxiao)... I think it is called Powerhouse. They also have a branch on Zhongshan North Road (section 5 I think) in Tianmu (Tianmu) . They specialize in Body Building stuff, including a bunch of the Wieder products.

Also try GNC.. various stores around Taipei.

Just be prepared to spend almost double what you would in the States or Canada.

[The Big Babou]

Hi,

There's a store along the lane beside California fitness centre. They offer better prices than GNC, as well as provide a better range of products. You might be able to work them down a little on the price if you're buying a few things.

However, Sharky's got a good point... your best bet is still to ask a mate who's traveelling o/s to pick something up... even if it's from GNC.

Good luck, and please let us know how you went.

The Big Babou

[The Big Babou]

I just checked out a range of protein powders availbale at the abovementioned store... it's not cheap.

Assuming that whey protein comes from eggs, I'm guessing that one could get some benefit from a well-made smoothie.

Would it be possible to create your own using a mix of egg whites, fruit and milk?

How can I find out the protein value of one egg white?

[Bassman]

Fish
Yellow beans
Meat - no fat
Egg

That's the best I could do in Taichung county, but then we're all hicks down here.

[The Big Babou]

Yeah, but I was warned to stay off the egg yolks, as they're full of fat! Lately I've been making shakes with skim milk + 1 banana = about 6-8 egg whites. I'm just wandering if this would come close to substituting a protein shake. At the cost of the former, I could afford to add about 50 egg whites and it would still be cheaper than the shakes sold at California or Gold's...

Can anyone give the calorific and protein value of an egg white?

[Jack Burton]

the average person really does not need that much protein in their diet.

personally I think protein shakes and powders are an unnecessary fad. if you are eating a diet where you aren't starving, e.g. you're getting 3 meals and you're not suffering from malnutrition, you're probably getting enough protein (unless you eat all foods devoid of protein). one piece of meat, eg. chicken or fish, should get you enough protein.

any excess protein doesn't have any added value to body-building. most likely, it will be converted into something else; or you'll piss it away. (I have to verify the facts on that. i remember my friend telling me that.)

[Bassman]

You just have to put in what your body can use. If you are putting in extra but create a demand with muscle building exercise you can use the extra protein, or so I am led to believe.

[aceman]

What is the best method for gaing weight? I eat like a pig but never gain a pound. I work out 3 times a week at the gym, and was thinking about taking creatine, calorie shakes, or protein shakes. What is the best combo? Dosage? The cheapest?

Thanks!