Bodybuilding Post Workout Supplements

All the rage in the various health clubs is the recommendation for PRE-workout drinks and shakes. Perhaps just as important is nutrition to help the body recover from a strenuous workout. Here are our suggestions. As with anything you put into your body whether it be regular food or supplements, please make sure you discuss all your nutrition issues with a professional.

Creatine Monohydrate – Creatine is proven to boost the recovery and work capacity of an athlete, and multi-applicable capabilities upon athletes have given it a lot of interest over the course of the past decade. A survey of 21,000 college athletes showed that 14% of athletes take creatine supplements to try to improve performance. Compared to normal athletes, those with creatine supplementation have been shown to produce better athletic performance. Non-athletes report taking creatine supplements to improve appearance. [Wikipedia – Creatine]

Our Recommendation: Nutricost Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate Powder 1KG

• Made with pure Creapure Creatine Monohydrate, the world’s premier creatine powder
• 1000 Grams of Pure Creapure Per Bottle (1 KG, 2.2lbs)
• 200 Servings Per Bottle
• Serving Size: 5g (Scoop Included)
• Non-GMO, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, 3rd Party Tested

Betaine Anhydrous (Trimethylglycine) – an amino acid derivative that occurs in plants. Trimethylglycine was the first betaine discovered; originally it was simply called betaine because, in the 19th century, it was discovered in sugar beets (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris). [Wikipedia – Trimethylglycine]

Our Recommendation: Nutricost Betaine Anhydrous Trimethylglycine (TMG) Powder 500 Grams

• 500 Grams of Betaine Anhydrous (TMG) Per Bottle
• Tested By Independent (3rd party) ISO-Accredited Laboratories
• Serving Size: 1 Scoop (1.5g) (Included)
• Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten Free
• Made in a GMP Compliant, FDA Registered Facility

L-Carnitine and L-Tartrate – Carnitine is a substance that helps the body turn fat into energy. Your body makes it in the liver and kidneys and stores it in the skeletal muscles, heart, brain, and sperm. Usually, your body can make all the carnitine it needs. [Mount Sinai – Carnitine (L-carnitine)] L-Tartrate increases fatty acid oxidation and reduces purine catabolism and free radical formation, which may prevent exercise fatigue, muscle weakness, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, and hyperlipoproteinemia.[National Cancer Institute – L-carnitine L-tartrate]

Our Recommendation: Nutricost L-Carnitine Tartrate 1,000mg, 240 Capsules – 500mg Per Capsule, 120 Servings

• 240 Capsules, Each With 500mg of L-Carnitine Tartrate
• 1000mg Per Serving & 120 Servings Per Bottle
• No Harmful Additives
• Non-GMO and Gluten Free
• Manufactured In a GMP Compliant, FDA Registered Facility

BioPerine(R) Black Pepper Fruit Extract – Helps improve nutrient absorption and blood sugar levels, fight cancer and inflammation, and enhance cognitive function. [Healthline – 5 Emerging Benefits of BioPerine and Piperine Supplements]

Our Recommendation: Source Naturals BioPerine – Black Pepper Fruit Extract, Promotes Nutrient Absorption* 10 mg, 120 Tablets

• Derived from the fruits of black pepper. Studies indicate that BioPerine promotes nutrient absorption.
• Suggested Use: For best results, take 1 tablet with a vitamin supplement 30 to 60 minutes before meals. Do not exceed 2 tablets daily.
• Well Made Supplement: Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy, or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor, or fragrance.
• Over 40 Years of Trust. Source Naturals was created in 1982 by CEO Ira Goldberg to support everyone’s potential to enjoy optimal health.
• Manufactured in the USA. Manufactured in Scotts Valley, CA, under the Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) established by the US Food and Drug Administration. (FDA)