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Sports Supplements and Their Uses
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Caffeine
Benefits: Enhances alertness and reduces fatigue. Recommended Usage: 3-6 mg/kg body weight 30-60 minutes before exercise.
BCAAs
Benefits: Promotes muscle recovery and reduces soreness. Recommended Usage: 5-10g before or during workouts.
Taurine
Benefits: Supports neurological development and regulates water and mineral salts in the blood. Recommended Usage: 1-3g per day, often found in energy drinks.
Ashwagandha
Benefits: Adaptogen that helps the body manage stress and may improve strength and recovery. Recommended Usage: 300-500 mg of root extract twice daily.
Beta-Alanine
Benefits: Increases muscle endurance and performance in high-intensity exercises. Recommended Usage: 2-5g per day, taken in smaller doses throughout the day to avoid paresthesia.
Fish Oil
Benefits: Supports heart health and has anti-inflammatory properties. Recommended Usage: 1-3g of EPA and DHA combined per day.
Nitric Oxide Boosters
Benefits: Improves blood flow and exercise performance. Recommended Usage: Often found in pre-workout supplements in the form of L-arginine or L-citrulline.
Vitamin D
Benefits: Aids in calcium absorption and supports bone health. Recommended Usage: 600-2000 IU daily, depending on individual's exposure to sunlight.
Iron
Benefits: Essential for oxygen transport in the blood. Recommended Usage: 8-18 mg daily, higher needs for women of reproductive age.
Creatine Monohydrate
Benefits: Enhances strength and power output. Recommended Usage: 5g daily, with a loading phase of 20g per day for the first week if desired.
Glutamine
Benefits: Supports immune system and gut health. Recommended Usage: 5-10g per day post-workout or before bed.
Chondroitin and Glucosamine
Benefits: Supports joint health and may reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis. Recommended Usage: 1500 mg of glucosamine and 800-1200 mg of chondroitin per day.
Zinc
Benefits: Supports immune function and aids in protein synthesis. Recommended Usage: 8-11 mg per day, higher doses should be monitored to avoid toxicity.
Magnesium
Benefits: Involves in muscle function and energy production. Recommended Usage: 310-420 mg daily, depending on age and gender.
Whey Protein
Benefits: Supports muscle repair and growth. Recommended Usage: Take within 30 minutes post-workout or as a meal replacement.
B Vitamins
Benefits: Crucial for energy production and metabolism. Recommended Usage: Should generally meet through diet; supplementation might be needed in cases of deficiency.
Casein Protein
Benefits: Slow-digesting protein that supports muscle recovery overnight. Recommended Usage: 20-40g before bed.
Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB)
Benefits: Reduces muscle protein breakdown and promotes recovery. Recommended Usage: About 3g per day.
Green Tea Extract
Benefits: High in antioxidants and can aid in fat loss. Recommended Usage: 500-1000 mg daily, standardized to EGCG content.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Benefits: Antioxidant that supports heart health and energy production. Recommended Usage: 100-200 mg daily, may require several weeks for benefits.
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