is there any safe supplements for a youngster age 11

i take whey protein and amino and my son whos 11 keeps asking to take supplements also is there anything for strength he can take that is safe

Multi-Vitamins and fish oil, are safe and beneficial.

Good Diet and Exercise is important.

You do not need supplements to be stronger or healthier, hard work, dedication and a balanced diet can change any person to an elite standard of fitness.

And Plenty of Water every day.

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Originally Posted by boyla

Multi-Vitamins and fish oil, are safe and beneficial.

Good Diet and Exercise is important.

You do not need supplements to be stronger or healthier, hard work, dedication and a balanced diet can change any person to an elite standard of fitness.

And Plenty of Water every day.

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Yeah but is there a kind of protein he can take safely

Any protein. If it's not safe it's because it's got more than protein in it!

Whey protein. At his age just one shake after a workout would be more than enough.

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Originally Posted by AdamGB

Any protein. If it's not safe it's because it's got more than protein in it!

Whey protein. At his age just one shake after a workout would be more than enough.

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ok thanks :cool:

At 11 years of age, unless his diet (daily food intake), is very low in protein.
I would advise against giving a child protein powder.

They give protein bars to starving kids in Africa who have very little food

While protein is not steroids and is very safe, what is the point in giving any one extra protein if they do not need it.
He will more likely be taking in way more calories than he need, which will make him gain weight including fat.
Save your money.

Also there is no magic pill or shortcuts in training, giving youngsters the impression that they need extra supplements such as protein or they will not make any progress is absurd.

Tell him he does not need anything, the strength gains from 11-21, are phenomenal.

Developing the right mental attitude is more important than relying on any pill or magic formula.

Be careful which protein powder you give him, if any because alot of protein powders contain creatine.
Again a safe and effective training supplement but not aimed at children.

Go old school, and a pint of milk everyday will be enough protein he needs.

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Originally Posted by boyla

At 11 years of age, unless his diet (daily food intake), is very low in protein.
I would advise against giving a child protein powder.

They give protein bars to starving kids in Africa who have very little food

While protein is not steroids and is very safe, what is the point in giving any one extra protein if they do not need it.
He will more likely be taking in way more calories than he need, which will make him gain weight including fat.
Save your money.

Also there is no magic pill or shortcuts in training, giving youngsters the impression that they need extra supplements such as protein or they will not make any progress is absurd.

Tell him he does not need anything, the strength gains from 11-21, are phenomenal.

Developing the right mental attitude is more important than relying on any pill or magic formula.

Be careful which protein powder you give him, if any because alot of protein powders contain creatine.
Again a safe and effective training supplement but not aimed at children.

Go old school, and a pint of milk everyday will be enough protein he needs.

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I agree as I'm kinda old school anyway cheers and great advice thank you

Could I say that all you should be doing,i s making it Fun. He is a Boy, just let Him eat a Balanced Diet Healthy Food.At this moment of Time a normal Boy is Fit. But His joints have not got the stability, to Train Hard without injury. Im workng with some young Footballers at the moment, From a big Pro Club. Problem, Trying to Hard, and having major problems with there Hips. Too much impact and hard work to young, be careful.