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Hi,
The Feed has an almost endless selection of fuel and supplements. It can be overwhelming. So, I’ve been mulling over some cornerstones of supplements that every active and healthy person should consider.
Creatine: The Most Studied and Popular Supplement
No supplement has been studied and verified more than creatine. It’s conceivably the most popular supplement on earth. But it isn’t just for 🏋️ muscle-heads.
Creatine aids muscle building directly and indirectly through several pathways; not all are fully understood. Additionally, in combination with carbohydrates, it can also enhance endurance performance.
As a bonus, creatine can significantly bolster cognitive function. These factors make it one of the most popular supplements for athletes and fitness buffs. And in pure forms, like those NSF Certified for Sport, it’s considered safe.
There are countless creatine supplements on the market, but hands down, the “pharmaceutical grade” Creapure is my only choice. I know where it’s from (Germany, not China), and I only choose brands that use 100% Creapure.
Since this is a single-ingredient supplement, the deciding factor is the cost per serving. Here’s my recommendations, all 100% Creapure:
The FeedLab. Creatine
PILLAR Performance Creatine Monohydrate
Momentous Creatine
Anti-cramping Aids
Muscle cramps can wreck you. They can halt or severely limit races or training, and just hurt. Nobody wants any of that, and I hear about it increasingly with 😎 summer coming.
Water and electrolyte imbalances can contribute to muscle cramps, which can range from twitches to full-blown spasms that can put you on the ground, writhing in pain. When the sweat pours, keeping on top of fluids and electrolytes is crucial.
You can also tip the odds in your favor by actively managing electrolytes before and after training or racing.
If you're having heat-induced muscle cramps, pickle juice can save you. But you must slug it down. The high vinegar and salt content slams your neurological system when it hits the mouth and throat. Amazingly, this interrupts the misfiring nerves that cause the cramps.
Pickle juice, in addition to its interesting effect on the nervous system, can also reduce muscle cramps with regular consumption.
Luckily, The Feed has you covered, with anti-cramping solutions in all the flavors and delivery styles to suit your preferences. After all, if you don’t like it, you won’t drink or eat it when the pressure is on.
Here are the anti-cramping products that do the job for me:
Pickle Juice
HOTSHOT
Precision Fuel and Hydration Electrolyte Capsules
Anti-Cramping Pack
Trending: Magna Magnesium
Unless you’ve been living under a huge rock, you’ve heard the chatter around magnesium-L-threonate from the wellness and biohacking communities. And one of my favorite sources is Magna Magnesium.
Magnesium-L-threonate provides many benefits, including improving cognitive function and 😴 sleep quality. But Magna Magnesium takes a multi-pronged approach by adding electrolytes.
Additionally, magnesium salts like those in Magna Magnesium can keep your gastrointestinal system regular.
The combination of magnesium-L-threonate and electrolytes makes Magna Magnesium a powerhouse.
Try the new Magna Variety Pack.
Train hard, be smart about supplements, and get those gains.
-Matt
Founder
The Feed.
Study Links:
Creatine
Creatine and Endurance Performance
Creatine as a Cognitive Support Supplement
Muscle Cramps
Pickle Juice
Magnesium Study
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