Bulk Powders Advice

[Steveoph]

So here's my dilemna; Supplements are quite overpriced here in Canada so I'm looking at buying some bulk powders from the states, probably nutraplanet from the good things I've heard.

I've been reading tons and tons of threads on pre-WO supplements and powders, and right now I'm logging SMASH for another 4 weeks, but afterwards I might be trying to make some of my own powders.

I'm on Whey/Fish Oil/Multis + a few other viatmins and was trying to decide which powders to buy.
If the CEE from SMASH works well I'll probably be getting 500g of so in bulk and taking that ( never tried mono but I like the idea of no bloating).

I have very low bf % so I don't mind putting on a bit of weight but I don't really want to put on too much fat (i.e. clean bulk).
I was thinking of ordering some Glutamine for recovery ( this one is debatable though).

Then I was trying to prioritize a few other powders to get. I was thinking some BCAA's would be useful, does anybody have some suggestions though? I might be grabbing some bulk PowerFULL/Cissus just to experiment (the powerfull for the sleep aid/GH boost). Citrulline Malate seems pricey but I've heard good things. Carnitine can't get across to Canada from what I hear.

Basically I'm just looking for a few simple things to throw together to make a Pre-WO mix and to help improve muscle mass.

Thanks in advance for any input / advice!
(PS I'm a student that tries to save, so I'm willing to take almost any powders regardless of taste. Plus I've got a whole bunch of crystal light)

 

[Rodja]

Definitely start with BCAA's and Citrulline. These help to keep you anabolic and increase energy during workouts. I am a huge supporter of BCAA supplementation and, along with protein and a multi, should be considered a staple in most people's arsenal.

 

[Steveoph]

Thanks for the advice rodja. There seems to be the BCAA haters and lovers. I'll have to 100g or so for a few weeks and see if I notice the difference. Any other good ones that I might not be thinking of, or I should probably just start off with a few basic ones see how they work for me then start throwing other stuff in there later on.

 

[Steveoph]

Just another bump for some opinions. I've been trying to decide whether to pick up some glutamine or not (great deal on right now , 1kilo for $40 cdn) but the general consensus is that glutamine hasn't been proven to do anything and not to waste my money on it.

I'll definitely pick up some citrulline, and some BCAA's (there's debate on that too, but I think they are worth investing in. I'll be doing some morning runs this stomach on an empty stomach , so can use them then for sure)