Athletes, bodybuilders, and exercise enthusiasts have long turned to protein powders, creatine, prohormones, and other dietary supplements to enhance their performance. Many take their supplementation further by stacking—combining different supplements effectively for maximum results.

Let’s Define Terms
The body’s natural metabolic pathways are the foundation for change in the human body; these pathways are the only way the body receives signals to burn fat, increase muscle production, or boost the metabolism. A simple way to intercept these “routes” is by stacking various nutritional supplements and tweaking the diet.

The BSN Stack is just one example of combining dietary supplements for an exponential effect. Instead of taking just one supplement at a time, you can get better results, faster, with the right combinations.

Why Stack?

Stacking supplements can increase the metabolism of nutrients and the key compounds in each dose. When you target different pathways simultaneously, your body is much more likely to absorb and use the nutrients available, and this can improve performance and lead to faster gains for your physique. Instead of taking different doses of supplements throughout the day, stacking lets you maximize each supplement so they’ll work in the body much more quickly and perhaps more efficiently.

Winning Combinations
A variety of supplement stacking combinations are available, and your final selection will depend on your health and fitness goals. Here’s a rundown on some of the most common stacking systems for enhancing a fitness-oriented lifestyle.

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  Nutrition support. Select from supplements that can make vitamins and minerals readily available to the body’s tissues and cells. This is important for muscle growth and repair, and even oxygen delivery throughout the body. BSN Syntha-6 is a rich protein source that also contains branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), essential fatty acids (EFAs), and glutamine peptides. These compounds all aid in lean muscle growth.

  
  


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  Muscle support. These stackable supplements can support healthy skeletal muscle tissue and easily improve the tone and bulk of muscles. BSN Axis-HT is a powerful anabolic-androgenic supplement that can increase testosterone levels to help build muscle. BSN N.O.-Xplode is a powerful creatine and nitric oxide (NO) formula that enhances intensity, makes it easier to increase muscle pumps, and provides a boost of energy to sustain a longer workout.

  
  


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  Performance support. These supplements can help with speed, concentration, focus, and mental agility to sustain a high level of performance. BSN EndoRush is an energy drink that can boost energy and performance during any workout. Infused with NO, it can also dilate blood vessels so you receive a blast of energy while exercising.

  
  

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  Weight management. These supplements are designed to reduce or control body fat, and may even increase lean muscle mass. BSN Thermonex is an ephedra-free fat burner that can help boost your metabolism and halt fat production.

  
  


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  Recovery support. These dietary supplements are designed to promote recovery and remove toxins from the body, and may aid with stress relief. Combined with herbal supplements and massage, a recovery formula can also promote relaxation and reduce stress in the body. BSN Nitrix is a proprietary NO blend that reduces fatigue and removes toxins from the body, helping improve the recovery process. For deeper relaxation, you may want to accompany this type of supplement with herbal supplements and massage.

  
  


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  Hormone support. These supplements are designed to increase or balance out hormone levels, especially testosterone, estrogen, and other prohormones. BSN CellMass offers a quality source of creatine that can increase testosterone levels for muscle-mass increases, strength-building, and improved performance.

  
  

The most common stacks for bodybuilders and those interested in building muscle include a combination of muscle support, weight management, and recovery support. This can include supplements such as:

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  Creatine monohydrate and protein supplements for increasing muscle mass. BSN True-Mass is a premium protein powder that can help you increase caloric intake after just a few servings.

  
  


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  Fat burners and thermogenic supplements for weight loss and preserving lean muscle mass. BSN Cheaters Relief can be especially useful for bodybuilders and athletes who have overindulged, working as a fat and calorie blocker for larger meals.

  
  


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  Glucosamine for muscle and joint support. BSN Lean Dessert Protein (LDP) is a protein shake that offers essential protein enzymes, fatty acids needed for healthy muscles and joints, and improved amino acid uptake for better recovery.

  
  

The Great Pyramid
The BSN Stack is designed as a supplement pyramid that helps you identify the key areas that need improvement and strategically combine the necessary products to enhance effects simultaneously—and reach your goals much faster. To guard against possible side effects from combining the powerful ingredients found in BSN supplements, you only use the supplements together in very specific combinations. This makes it easy to enhance only their positive effects while limiting the chances of any negative ingredient interactions.

—Sabah Karimi