5 Supplements you SHOULD take

I always get asked “ What supplements would you recommend?” and if I had to narrow it down I would recommend these five.

Is the most important supplement without a doubt. It plays a vital role in repair and recovery to the muscles after a tough workout. Without protein your muscles couldn’t grow. It also controls appetite and staves off hunger better than fats or carbs as it causes you to feel full longer.There are different types of proteins to choose from but if I could narrow it to one I’d go with whey isolate. Whey is rapidly shuttled into the muscles where it can exert its powerful anabolic effects. Whey Isolate is the purest protein of them all. Meaning it has the quickest absorption rate, which is ideal for post workouts.  And most are indented for lactose intolerance. Whey isolate also contains the least amount of sugar and carbs of other protein supplement.

I usually take whey protein, twice a day. Right after training and the first thing in the morning upon rising to ensure my muscles are replenished!

2. Multivitamins

Multi vitamins are essential for everyday living. Taking a vitamin/mineral product is imperative for supporting body function. Especially when you’re trying to build muscle or lose body fat. The body is put into a stressed state when it works out so it utilizes more vitamins/minerals than normal and it needs the appropriate amount of vitamins and minerals to assist in cellular function.

Vitamins can also aid in immune function. This means the more frequently you take them the greater chance you won’t get sick.

 A lot of vitamins are designed in a specific way so they can be fully absorbed. When you’re extremely active it can be difficult to get the correct amounts alone from diet.

I usually take vitamins twice a day once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

3. Fish oil

They’re many health benefits derived from eating fish such as salmon, but sometimes it can be hard to get these benefits.

Due to many factors like contaminants, purity, and quality gaining all the Omega-3 benefits of fish is not ideal.
That’s why you should supplement with Fish oil. It provides the perfect ratio of this Omega-3’s in the purest and most concentrated way possible.

It can also improve performance by supporting blood circulation. It does so by allowing nutrients such as protein and carbohydrates to reach muscle.

Omega-3s may also assist fat loss through increasing the metabolism. It can also help cushion your joints and provide lubrication to the cardiovascular system. Not to mention, it plays a vital role in brain health and function.

 I take two capsules with breakfast and two with dinner!

4.Creatine

It increases muscle energy, allowing you to train harder. It also hydrates muscle tissue, which can help increase size and strength. You should aim for at least 3 grams of creatine a per-day.

Creatine is not an artificial ingredient. It’s Naturally produced in the kidneys, pancreas and liver. Its job is to help regenerate muscles from contracting. This is so that they can generate power during short-burst activity (like HIIT Cardio).

We naturally can get creatine through nutrition like in meats, but relying in nutrition is inadequate. We would have to eat pounds and pounds of raw meat to reach the supplement quantity as supplemented.

5. Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)

Overtime BCAA’S can improve in muscle density and my recovery. The known as Branch chain amino acids or (essential amino). The BCAAs are (Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. The body is very unique and can actually produce some amino acids on its own. But it cannot produce these particular essential amino acids. You must get them through diet. However, the problem is you can only get so much through diet that’s why supplementation forms exist. BCAAS are only three amino metabolized directly by muscle tissue. They are used to build new proteins and help build muscle after hard training.

 Remember supplements are not a magic fix, but they with help you achieve that extra edge in and outside of the gym. Now go crush your workout and supplement your body with the right things!