Provided your training and nutrition are in check, supplements can help you gain an advantage and take your physique to the next level. Here’s a quick list of the ones I take and recommend. I wish to stress that nutritional supplements are not a replacement for a workout program or attention to detail with diet, they merely complement these essential components of an overall program.

#1) Protein:  (Post-training / Daily)  

• Involved in every physiological process in the body.
• Provides raw material for muscle growth and aids in recovery following intense training.
• Helps with a feeling of fullness
•  Requires more energy to process than carbohydrates or fat.
•  Consuming multiple meals of whole food per day can get expensive, time-consuming or impractical.
• Provides an alternative to sweets or processed junk foods

#2) Men’s Daily Pack multivitamin, mineral, amino and herbal formula with fish oil: (Pre-training / Daily)       

• Provides all essential micronutrients to protect against cell damage and aid in repair and recovery.
• Contains key ingredients to speed up metabolism and increase calorie burning while decreasing appetite.
• Fish oil helps reduce inflammation, ease joint pain and improve circulation.

Creatine / Creatine Nitrate NO3 (Pre-Training / Daily)

• Creatine enhances muscle strength and improves recovery time between sets.
• Nitric Oxide acts as a vasodilator, relaxing blood vessel walls creating better blood flow and circulation.

Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) Pre or Post-Training

• Triggers muscle protein synthesis in response to training.
• Provides electrolytes which are depleted during intense workouts.
• Aids in recovery.
• Can prevent muscle tissue breakdown during training if consumed before a workout.  

                                 

L-Glutamine  

• Most Abundant Amino acid in the body
• Prevents muscle tissue breakdown and muscle-wasting (especially at night).
• Rebuilds muscle tissue and aids in immune function.

Testosterone Booster (Men)

• Increases muscle building environment in the body.
• Provides strength, energy, and mood support.
• Key hormone involved in fat loss and muscle gain.
• Added benefit of increasing sex drive

                                                                                           

     

Probiotic

• Prevents bloating, cramping and gas.
• Breaks down food and improves absorption of nutrients.
• Plays a key role in immune function.

   This list is by no means exhaustive and I don’t want to give the impression that I take every single one of these products each day. Every individual is different and needs to take the time to research the ingredients to develop a program that works for him or her. If you need some solid recommendations on nutrition, training, mindset or supplementation, don’t hesitate to email me or comment below: