Most of us know that we should be getting all of our nutrients from real food. The best supplements to take will depend on your specific lifestyle. For those of us who are either time poor or engaged in frequent activity, here are three reasons why you should consider taking a supplement:
1. A supplement that will boost essential nutrients in areas where your diet has failed to keep these levels regulated.
2. A supplement should improved athletic performance through accelerating tissue repair and nourishment.
3. A supplement should enhance your immune system through the use of naturally occurring substances that fight toxins.
The following supplements are sourced from Metagenics who pride
themselves on their superior quality and continuing research, and are
only available through certified practitioners. With the correct dose
and duration of use, you will notice the many benefits of treating your
body well from the inside out.
If you owned a Ferrari, would you use E10 or Vortex98? Your body is a most impressive machine, more so than a Ferrari, so treat it well too.
1. Endura – endurance and rehydration formula
An advanced electrolyte formula developed for use during strenuous
activity or illness. It contains electrolyte ratios that parallel those
found in muscle cells. Its use by professional athletes has demonstrated
the effectiveness of the advanced technology found in Endura. Mild
non-sugary tasting.
2. Endura Opti – protein energy nutrition with electrolytes
Provides the correct ratios of protein and carbohydrate for improved
endurance and recovery during prolonged exercise. It reduces the risk of
weight loss and promotion of muscle gain. It contains the highest
bioavailable form of protein and carbohydrate with rapid absorption. It
contains the full complement of essential amino acids and more.
3. Biopure – undenatured whey protein isolate
Undenatured whey protein has been shown to be superior to denatured
lactalbumin (eg. exposed to heat, acid/alkali Obtained from the milk of a
pristine dairy herd in New Zealand. This ensures it is free from
disease, injected hormones, genetic alteration and environmental
contamination. Whey protein has the highest biological value of any
protein food source and provides the body with all the essential and
non-essential amino acids. It contains branched-chain amino acids
[BCAAs] which are an important source of fuel for muscle function and
rapid repletion of muscle tissue after exercise.
4. Metapure EPA/DHA liquid – fish oil
A very surprisingly taste free form of high quality purified fish
oil. Fish oil helps maintain normal healthy triglyceride (fat) and
cholesterol levels. In doing so fish oil assits with excellent
cardiovascular health. In addition, it also improves mood and cognition
as well as temporarily relieving pain and inflammation associated with
arthritis.
5. Inflavanoid intensive care – acute pain relief
Specifically designed for rapid effective relief of acute muscular
and arthritic pain and inflammation. It contains turmeric and the
powerful anti-inflammatory herbs, cayenne, willow bark and ginger.
Turmeric has been proven in numerous clinical trials to exert
anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting a number of different molecules
that play a role in inflammation.
These supplements and all others in the Metagenics range are available at The Physicaltherapy Centre. Get your stash today!
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