Unfortunately, most supplements don’t work. You see, congress approved the Dietary Supplement Health And Education act in 1994 which essentially deregulated the industry. As a result, the FDA has a very loose grip on the supplement industry.
The bad news is that virtually anybody can put something in a pill and start selling it.
So, without further ado, here are some supplements that do work and won’t damage your health:
1. Coffee: Well, not really coffee, but its primary ingredient, caffeine, can turn a regular workout into a groundbreaking workout. You see, caffeine does a really good job at priming you adrenal glands for increased adrenalin secretion. And adrenalin is a key ingredient for increased exercise intensity.
2. Powdered protein: There is only one time when taking supplemental protein is optimal for the average person, right after exercise. During this time you need nutrition badly, yet you don’t get hungry because of increased body temperature.
3. Dextrose: Similar to whey protein, it’s a great tool for getting much needed carbohydrates back into your muscles for repair immediately after exercise. The last thing on your mind immediately after exercise is eating, yet you need calories quickly.
4. Omega-3 pills: Now keep in mind that too much of anything can have serious health consequences, and omega-3 fats are no exception here. In fact, if you chronically have too much, you can increase oxidation in your heart. So please do not take fish oil if omega-3′s are already in your diet.
5. Multivitamin: Consumption of multivitamin supplements is recommended by Harvard University and has been shown to reduce chronic disease. They key here is to not over-supplement with exorbitant amounts of nutrients here. Don’t take multivitamins with more than 100% daily value of anything.
The majority of supplements don’t work, but that doesn’t mean you should see them as evil either. Keep in mind that whole food will always be far superior than supplements. Nevertheless, the above supplements can definitely help you.
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