Supplement Saturday: SUPPLEMENTION WHAT IS A SUPPLEMENT? “A thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it” The multi million pound sports supplement industry is growing and expanding on a daily basis. With a constant supply of new products ranging from pre workouts to the more popular protein powders. Supplementation is exactly that, it is not a replacement it is a supplement to help you avoid deficiencies that may arise from even a well planned diet. You should always aim to consume the majority of your micro and macronutrients from a well planned diet consuming large amounts of whole foods. For the average individual there is very little need for certain supplements on the market, if your goal is to lead a healthy, active lifestyle completing two top three exercise sessions a week then there is very little need for any additional supplementation. You should aim to focus on putting together a well structure nutritional plan to meet your daily needs. This being said supplementation can have countless benefits if implemented correctly. One of the main benefits being convenience. Many people are led to believe that supplementation should only be used if muscle gain is your goal, yes supplementation will be help both performance and recovery but it can also be beneficial for supporting fat loss. It can help the body use the fat stores you have for fuel, Increases insulin sensitivity, improves glucose health, helps elevate protein synthesis, helps Detoxify and remove unwanted toxins and also helps you maintain optimal hormone levels. So do your research........ Look at the pros and cons of the supplement prior to use, whilst it may be beneficial for one individual it may not be right for you.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 12:00:31 +0000
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