Some NATURAL old school mass building aids

[SHAGLEY]

Hi Shelley

Ive been reading some old bodybuilding books/mags and a lot of the old timers advocate using these two supplements as mainstays in their diets.

Desiccated liver tablets (solgar do a good range)

Kelp tablets (rich in iodine and supposed to be good for the thyroid)

What in your opinion do these supplements have to offer someone seeking to gain muscular weight `O naturel`

[shelley]

Hiya Shagley!

Dessicated liver should be fine, it's actually been used for centuries back when people understood the importance of the liver and caring for it properly. It's nutrient-rich too. I prefer eating mine the old-fashioned way, DO try the balsamic vinegar liver recipe which should be in the new FAQ soon. It was in the old FAQ. Even people who think they don't like liver find that this way of preparing it is very tasty, like the tenderest steak you've ever had.

Kelp is fine too the only problem is it's hard to know exactly how much iodine a kelp supplement has, so go easy on them. It is very very easy to overdose on Iodine. For instance, I once went to a real-live clam bake with layers of seaweed steaming everything. Even tho I didn't eat any seaweed, the iodine had gotten onto the food along with the sea salt. The next day I had a huge Iodine overdose breakout on my face. Not fun.

Naturally harvested seafood and sea veggies will give you enough iodine in your diet if you are careful to eat them at least twice a month.

The thyroid - and all the glands - also appreciate getting enough anti-oxidants, essential fatty acids and Vitamin C.

[SHAGLEY]

Hmmh!
Im not too keen on liver but i`ll give your recipe a shot when i next get some from the butchers.
As far as fish goes i eat plently
My mums always saying how she hates coming home from work when im broiling it as she doesnt like the smell at all

I get plenty of EFA`s but wondered what you meant by vitamin c.
Are you referring to ascorbic acid or more natural sources?
I read on curezone that taking ascorbic acid on its own is a waste of time as it needs a buffer or something like that

Shagley

[shelley]

Yep, C as in ascorbates. I highly recommend Emergen-C packets, one taken near daily. Very easily absorbed. The science behind it is sound, I went to a lecture by the owner/chemist. Great guy.