Category: Supplements

GET TO SLEEP AND STAY ASLEEP LONGER GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that has been shown to stimulate relaxation and promote sleep. Research shows that low brain levels of GABA cause increasing wakings after falling asleep. The supplementation of GABA can help relax you, help you fall asleep faster, help you stay…

NATURALLY PROMOTES AND HELPS REGULATE SLEEP Getting a good night’s sleep is becoming rarer and rarer these days. Melatonin is a hormone that we naturally produce in our body, but can also be purchased as a dietary supplement. Research shows that supplementing melatonin can help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. NOW Foods is…

INCREASE ENDURANCE AND PERFORMANCE Glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and can be depleted with prolonged exercise. Research shows that glutamine can reduce the negative effects of exercise on the immune system, improve endurance and reduce fatigue, and help your body more easily deal with the stress of exercise.…

LONGER WORKOUTS WITHOUT THE PAIN Branched-Chain Amino Acids really help with the prevention of muscle breakdown during workouts, which also adds to the recovery process of your muscles. Generally, BCAAs don’t need to be supplemented if you are eating a proper diet, but they do have a good use as a pre-workout supplement if you’re…

POTENT FISH OIL THAT DOESN’T SKIMP ON OMEGAS There are two types of fish oil that you can use, triglyceride form and ethyl esters form. Studies show that the triglyceride form will absorb into the body better, and can be broken down more effectively than the ethyl ester counter-part. You also have to take into…

GREAT VALUE FOR A QUALITY PRODUCT Magnesium comes in many forms, but you should go after magnesium citrate. This is a form that’s easily absorbed by the body and, while a little bit more expensive, will allow you to get your money’s worth. With other types of magnesium, your body usually excretes quite a lot…

GREAT QUALITY AND CHEAP As many of you know, our body can’t produce Vitamin D without being exposed to sunlight. Being that many of us are sedentary, don’t have too much time in the sunlight, or just don’t have the time to get into the sunlight, we need to supplement this. Vitamin D is extremely important and…

GREAT QUALITY, ADJUSTED FOR WOMEN For women, there is the female counterpart which adjusts the amount of vitamins and minerals that the body needs from a female standpoint. As well as probiotics and enzymes added to help with absorption, antioxidants are also added.

AFFORDABLE QUALITY WITHOUT THE FILLERS Any and all holes that are left in my diet are properly taken care of by my multivitamin. I recommend using a high quality, natural vitamin that will give you what you need. Garden of Life has a great reputation and the research done on their products confirm the quality…