| A woman's sport as well. Bodybuilding is known to be | | | | There are several calcium supplements you can |
| for "the boys" only. However, these days it has grown | | | | purchase in the market. Alternatively, it is |
| its popularity to the female population. | | | | recommended to consume "natural sources of |
| Bodybuilding for women is not solely for muscle | | | | calcium" such as dairy products, seaweeds, and |
| build-up, they do it for several reasons such as to | | | | broccoli. |
| achieve a desired size, increase in strength, and most | | | | Full Essential Fatty Acids |
| importantly confidence. | | | | The use of essential fatty acids or EFAs brings |
| The bodybuilding supplements utilized by the male | | | | numerous benefits to female bodybuilder since: |
| species are different from those supplements for | | | | It produces energy. |
| women. For instance, testosterone booster is not | | | | It diffuses oxygen in the bloodstream. |
| applicable for women since it may result to deepening | | | | It reduces "water retention." |
| of voice and more hair growth. | | | | It has a "calming effect" as well as normalize mood. |
| Here are some bodybuilding supplements which you | | | | It aids in the transport and metabolic process of |
| may consider: | | | | "triglycerides" and cholesterol. |
| Use of Creatine | | | | Most fish and plant oils are rich in essential fatty acids. |
| There is specially designed creatine for women such | | | | Protein Supplements |
| as the "Femme Advantage Creatine." It comes in liquid | | | | Protein is considered a necessary "building block" of |
| form. The difference of the usual creatine from this | | | | muscles. It aids in proper functioning of the muscles |
| type of specially-designed creatine is that it gets rid of | | | | through repair and growth. Bodybuilding protein |
| side effects. | | | | supplements are commonly in power form. |
| The possible side effect of the usual creatine includes | | | | There are four major types where you can obtain |
| irritated stomach, muscle cramps, loose bowel | | | | protein: (1) Whey; (2) Egg whites; (3) Casein; and (4) |
| movement and dehydration. | | | | Soy. |
| Vitamin B Supplements | | | | Meal Replacement Products or MRPs |
| This type of bodybuilding supplement helps in proper | | | | This type of supplement comes in bars or drink mixes. |
| metabolic process of carbohydrates, fats and protein. | | | | MRPs are good bodybuilding supplement since it is high |
| Additionally, the said vitamins are vital to keep your | | | | in protein, less fat and carbohydrates. Most importantly, |
| eyes, hair and skin healthy. | | | | MRPs are said to contain various vitamins and |
| Vitamin B6 helps in proper utilization of carbohydrates. | | | | minerals. |
| On the other hand, Thiamine or Vitamin B1 is | | | | Commonly MRP products consist of proteins from |
| considered to develop "packed muscles." Niacin or | | | | whey, casein, soy and egg. Additionally, MRP have |
| Vitamin B3 aids in several "metabolic processes" which | | | | carbohydrate ingredient which usually comes from oat |
| produces energy. Alternatively, three important | | | | fiber, wheat flour, and brown rice. |
| production of energy is involved with Vitamin B2 or | | | | The use of supplement must be consulted with your |
| what is commonly referred to as Riboflavin. | | | | bodybuilding trainer so that you will be properly guided. |
| Calcium Supplements | | | | To achieve a good female bodybuilder's physique, you |
| In bodybuilding you need to have robust bones to keep | | | | need to be disciplined and persistence. Not only will you |
| up with rigorous training, hence, the need for calcium. | | | | consuming such supplements, you also need to do |
| Calcium is a vital factor that maintains proper | | | | proper workouts, maintain a good diet and most |
| functioning of the bones. | | | | significantly obtain proper rest. |