again, very interesting
 

Thanks for that, I've always found biology quite fascinating. I wonder if the effects we see after using a protein supplement for a while is down to the placebo effect? Or whether the cocktail of nutrients it provides us after depleting ourselves actually does supply us with exactly what we need to bulk up more efficiently.

certainly . . . . . . . .
 

The placebo effect gets in the way of proper scientific evaluation of almost ANYTHING in humans ! If one believes strongly enough that something ( anything ! ) will do you good, then you will feel and believe that it does so.

so the drink may not have done a thing, as we believe so strongly in it, that we produce the results we expect:confused:

The jury is still out on whether sups have long term effects. There is no doubt of the benefits physically that they will give you and far healthier than steroids. Bottom line is you are not doing anything illegal and if something is a concern to your DAME tell him/her what youre on and stop if he recommends so. Otherwise choose airline flying or pec flying.

Class 1 Med + Bulking Up = Mix/No Mix??
 

Hi,
I am still not a pilot, however I am d*mn certain I want to be one soon! But being the type of guy who likes to work out and bulk up I would like to know whether taking in a lot of protein can negatively affect the chances of passing the Class 1 medical.

I go to the gym regularly with the aim to build up more weight (not to the extremes of bodybuilders, but still I would want to bulk up to some extent). Of course, this requires a lot of protein intake every day. As I have not seen pilots who are built up I wondered whether the reason was due to the medical or whether they are just d*mn lazy!


Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers!
A.O.

PS: I am against steroids so dont even bother thinking of bringing the issue up :ok:

Just d*mn tired!

After a long day in the cockpit the last thing you want to do is hit the gym :zzz:! There's no problem keeping fit, it builds self confidence and I don't see how it would effect your medical only that your going to add weght to the aircraft :)

You say it requires protein but ive bulked up without the aid of protein. Still i dont think it would affect your medical, and if it does the helpful docters there will only advise you on what they think you should do.

Good luck kiev 23!

Try a search using "supplements" as a key word.

Yeah, supplements is what I take, but one of the major components in bulk up supplements is protein; the reason for my emphasis on the word - just to be clear to the other users who might not know the major component of such supplements.

I am aware that too much protein may cause liver malfunctions - not good for a medical I guess. However, imo 'too much' refers to something being input in a system which cannot make use of more of this input. A regular bulking routine requires an increased input of supplements resulting in 'too much' becoming 'normal' or even 'required'.

However, I have never studied medicine or health before and I would like the opinions of someone who may know better.

A.O.

this was covered at length recently mate...search in this section for "Class one and supplements" the thread is relatively recent.

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