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  Teens have many reasons for trying to gain muscle or lose fat. Whether you want to get big and strong for sports, or whether you want to just look good for the opposite sex, the pressure to excel is enormous. Luckily, a great way to accomplish these goals while building self esteem and avoiding drugs and alcohol, is to take up bodybuilding. Do teens need supplements? No. You can still get great results just by working out hard and eating right. Supplements will help you get faster results though. Choosing the right supplements for you will make the difference. Teens need to also be careful not to take supplements that mess with their hormones. A teen doesn't need to worry about increasing their testosterone or growth hormone since their levels are already high enough. In fact, you can cause damage to your body by taking certain products. Don't waste your money! This page will help you choose a supplement based on your age and goal. Jump To: Under 16 Years Old - 16 - 19 Years Old
With all these different types to choose from, what should you take to most effectively aid in the muscle building process at your age? NOTE: To sort product by price, servings and more, simply click the VIEW ALL links in each category. Under 16 Years Old Teens under 16 years old should either not use supplements, or should stick to the following products to help them gain muscle quicker.
There are several forms of protein including: Whey, Soy, Egg, and Casein. So which kind is best? Well that depends on how and when you want to use them. View our in-depth articles on this subject
Whey - Basically, whey protein is awesome for post-workout supplementation because that's the time when your body needs protein the most, and whey is digested very quickly (about 30 minutes). View all Whey products.
Casein - Casein, on the other hand, is digested very slowly (over 2 - 7 hours). This means it's great to use a protein supplement with casein before bed because the longest time your body goes without protein is during the night while you are sleeping. View all Micellar Casein products.
Egg - Egg protein (albumen) digests at a medium pace (1.5-3 hours) so it's a good anytime protein to provide a good sustained release of aminos to the body. View all Egg Protein products.
Soy - Soy protein is the vegetarian's friend because it's one of the only complete protein sources derived from plants. Soy is a good overall protein, although it's not as effective in terms of absorbtion as whey or egg albumen. Additionally, soy has many recognized health benefits for women. View all Soy products.
Blends - Either protein supplements are straight whey, soy, egg, or casein; or they are a combination of any or all of these kinds of proteins. What can a blend of proteins offer that a straight protein cannot? Basically, different rates of digestion. This means you can take a blended protein any time to get quick, medium, and prolonged absorption of protein. ProM3 is one of the best in the blended proteins category.
Low Carb - Of the many protein supplements, the two other main categories are weight gainers and low carb protein shakes and bars. These two are on opposite spectrums of each other. Yep, you guessed it low carb protein shakes are good for those dieting or trying to lose or maintain weight. View all Low Carb products.
Weight Gainer - Weight gainers are high calorie protein products that are great for people who are looking to bulk up. If you are having trouble gaining weight, taking in extra high quality calories will usually do the trick. View all Gainer products.
People who are working out need more vitamins than the average couch potato, so your supermarket brands won't cut it. Some of the best ones for bodybuilders and athletes are below.
16 - 19 Years Old Teens in this age bracket can use the products above and the following: Okay, so now your head's spinning with different creatine products and types. What's best? The creatine supplements with built in dextrose, aminos and other goodies are probably the best, but cost-effectively a good micronized creatine taken with grape juice wouldn't be a bad choice. Take creatine post-workout.
Glutamine should not be taken at the same time as creatine because they compete for receptors to be absorbed. Take glutamine pre-workout and creatine post-workout.
The most popular supplements with these ingredients are below.
The most popular amino supplements are below.
The most popular NO (Nitric Oxide) supplements are below.
This is a great choice for people wanting to avoid prohormones. The most popular ZMA supplements are below.
The most popular HMB supplements are below.
Many other products help with your adventure in gaining muscle. Here are some of the best, with links to full info:
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