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Will calcium supplements make you grow taller?

The only things which will make you grow taller are genes and time. Look to your parents and your grandparents to see approximately how tall you will be. You may not reach your full potential height until 16-17 but taking supplements at your age is probably not really a good idea. You may mess with the growth plates on your bones and screw up with should be natural. You have all you need with good diet and exercise and plenty of water. Some vitamins may help but just give Mom Nature the time she needs with you.

What is the difference between Steroids and Protein Supplements, How about side effects?

I know steriods has side effects such as having small testes. do protein supplements have the same side effects and what are the side effects of protein supplements if any?

Protein powder is safe, as long as they're not adding something crazy. it's just food. You use it to increase calories or protein. Don't screw with steroids until you have a good solid workout routine and your diet is all cool. and then, still don't screw with steroids.

What bodybuilding supplements work the best and have the best results?

Supplement do just what the name implies; supplement the body. If you're serious about working out then you know protein and water are your best friends. You have to eat. Without eating you will get nowhere. When I started out I was working out and taking everything on the market (from creatine, to amino acids to gluatime etc.) I got nowhere. I took some advice from a freind and dropped the supplements and just ate really high quality food (with tons of protein) and I got MUCH better results then I had with supplements. Then I added the supplements and it all went hand in hand.

Don't be fooled, keep it simple. As far as which supplements to go with (if your diet and work out regime is in check), stick with the basics creatine (great for energy), amino acids (once again aids proteins your already eating), protein drinks and bars (don't rely solely on them, but they are great for getting extra protein), glutamine (aids protein synthesis), and a good mulit-vitamin (to make sure your not missing anything). Once again eat, eat, eat and plenty of water.

Are there any health supplements available that are effective in combating against the harmful effects of air pollution?

Yes there are a couple of great nutrients to protect the lungs. Live organic camu camu, it's the highest concentration of natural vitamin C in any known food in the world. There is also a natural whole food supplement that will protect the lung tissue against pollution.

How does Protein and Protein supplements help you when you work out?

When u work out, it tears your muscles. Thats why ur arms are sore, it means that the torn muscles are growing back bigger and stronger. But in order for your muscles to grow back and repair themselves you need protein! Thats what the protein supplements are for its just for additional protein to help you recover from your workout. Dont drink too much of it though, becuase it is hard on your liver when you have too much protein for your body to handle. Make sure u drink a lot of water afterwards too.

What dietary supplement will help me get stronger?

I do gymnastics and for the amount of working out I do, which is 3.5 hours a day three days a weeks, I haven't been gaining very much muscle. What dietary protein or supplement can I use? There are a bagillion on the shelf, and I'm not sure which one to use.

Just go to stores like GNC and ask the cashier guy. they all know their stuff. Ask for like protein powder to make protein shakes. and get something called blender bottle. they'll know what it is. It's like this bottleand it comes with a wisk ball thing you drop it in and shake it and it like stirs all the clumps perfectly and you drink right out of the bottle. please do not use creatine....you lose all the muscle once you get off of it. protein shakes is the only dietary supplement i approve of because everything else is crap. Also you may change your diet? More calories so you bulk up. You are not gonna build muscle without the calories. Gymnastics will get you ripped but not big bro. If you really wanna get BIG. lift weights. Do lots of weight and low rep. Im talking so much weight that on the fourth rep you can't put it up without help. This is called lift to failure. It forces your muscle to rip and form more muscle so you can get that weight up. If you keep doing this you'll see that you can lift more weight and get big. To bulk up you do lift to failure trust me.

What are some good health supplements that can increase memory skills/intelligence and improves eyesight?

Fish Oil. EPA/DHA fats.

Would taking the pill and a dietary supplement affect the pill?

I'm currently on the pill, and I was planning on taking a dietary supplement to clean toxins out of my body. The supplement basically flushes my system and makes me pee and poo a lot.

Anything that increases intestinal motility (i.e., flushes out your system) can decrease your body's absorption of birth control pills. If you still want to cleanse yourself via this method, keep taking your birth control pills but use another method of contraception until you're through cleansing and you've had a menstrual period.

When is the best time of day to take calcium supplements?

I started the DePo shot today and my doctor advised me to start taking in extra calcium due to the fact that the shot has been known to reduce bone density and eventually lead to osteoporosis. I will not stay on the shot for more than a year or two.

It can depend on the type of calcium you take. I would also suggest taking a calcium supplement that has vitamin D... the vitamin D helps your body absorb the calcium. And, if you get the opportunity, talk to your doctor about getting a bone density scan done soon so you can monitor your risk of osteoporosis and know if you need to come off the shot.