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Post-Workout Recovery Foods
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Protein
Builds and repairs muscle tissues, facilitates muscle growth, and maintains lean body mass.
Carbohydrates
Replenishes muscle glycogen depleted during exercise, supports overall recovery.
Electrolytes
Maintains fluid balance, prevents dehydration, and ensures proper muscle function.
Water
Crucial for rehydration, supports metabolic functions and nutrient transport.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Reduces inflammation and muscle soreness after exercise, supports heart health.
Calcium
Essential for muscle contractions and bone health, it aids in nerve signaling.
Vitamin D
Helps with calcium absorption for bone health, supports immune function and muscle recovery.
Antioxidants
Helps protect against oxidative stress and inflammation from exercise-induced muscle damage.
Iron
Crucial for oxygen transport in the blood, helps prevent fatigue and supports muscle endurance.
Zinc
Supports immune function, helps with protein synthesis and wound healing.
B Vitamins
Involved in energy production and the repair and growth of muscle tissue.
Potassium
Key in muscle contractions and nerve signaling, it balances fluid and counteracts the effects of sodium.
Magnesium
Involved in muscle relaxation, energy production, and supports electrolyte balance.
Whey Protein
Provides a quick source of protein post-exercise, promotes muscle repair and growth.
Casein Protein
Slow-digesting protein that provides a steady release of amino acids for muscle recovery.
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