Do I Really Need All These Supplements?

JosephW · Post by **JosephW** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 7:48 pm

Every influencer pushes 10 different powders. For someone just starting, what’s actually worth the money protein, creatine, maybe fish oil?

Larry4K · Post by **Larry4K** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 8:30 pm

Nah bro, 90% of that stack is just empty wallet gains. Protein + creatine and you’re already ahead of most people.

MarkB%223 · Post by **MarkB%223** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 8:46 pm

Creatine is the only one I’d say is non-negotiable. Cheap, proven, no-brainer.

John Martinez · Post by **John Martinez** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 8:56 pm

Whey is just convenience. If you can hit your protein from food, you don’t even need it.

StoneMC23 · Post by **StoneMC23** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 9:22 pm

Fish oil is solid if your diet is trash in fats. Otherwise, it’s kind of optional.

JosephW · Post by **JosephW** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 9:27 pm

That’s what I was thinking… feels like influencers just stack everything for content. Didn’t want to waste money chasing hype.

NEllish68 · Post by **NEllish68** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 9:39 pm

Exactly. They’re selling the idea of optimization when most beginners just need consistency.

William Wilson · Post by **William Wilson** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 10:33 pm

I fell into that trap early had like 8 tubs on my shelf and still looked the same

once I simplified, progress actually started.

WScott06 · Post by **WScott06** » Tue Apr 28, 2026 11:18 pm

If you wanna add one more, maybe magnesium for sleep/recovery. That actually made a noticeable difference for me.

JosephW · Post by **JosephW** » Wed Apr 29, 2026 12:25 am

Appreciate it boys. Gonna keep it simple protein, creatine, fix diet and actually train hard. Rest can wait.