protein = take a wpc in the morning
take a WPI straight after workout , within 40 mins.
creatine = ive probably tried them all , well all the mainstream brands. IMO , They dont really do all that much .. but if i was to recommend one i would say either vital strength or balance creatine monohydrate ...
the truth about supplements is this .... people ( in the past includes myself ) spend so much money on supplements.
I think ive spent maybe a grand or more on then by now.
People buy them expecting no side effects and stay away from steroids because of the side effects and cost.
Whilst i HIGHLY DO NOT recommend steroids in any form , it would be cheaper , safer and more effective to use them for a short period than to use supplements for a long period.
i now have tachycardia from using pre-workout drinks such as jack3d and noxplode , dmma and beta alanine.
The only supplement i truly recommend is protein powder for those who do not intake the adequate amount in their diet.