Layne Norton

Tier-1 staples (BarBend interview)

PhD nutritional scientist and pro natural bodybuilder. Famously minimalist: his top tier is whey, creatine monohydrate, and caffeine. Direct quotes from BarBend interview.

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The stack, item by item

1. Creatine

   Dose reported: 5g/day monohydrate

   “It's king, there is no supplement that has been tested more, with better results consistently, in the scientific literature for increasing lean body mass and increasing strength, and it's cheap and effective”

   Source

   A-
2. Whey Protein

   Dose reported: daily

   “Just for a convenient protein source”

   Source

   B+
3. Caffeine

   Dose reported: pre-workout

   Source

   B+

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