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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I fell into that trap early had like 8 tubs on my shelf and still looked the same once I simplified, progress actually started.

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

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