Saturday, November 8, 2014

Supplements for Peak Performance - On the road and everyday.

Some have asked what supplements I take, here's my current list:
Vitamin C - Immunity. Energy. This one is a must. At home I love this powdered form from HealthForce Nutritionals, it's made from acerola cherries so it's completely natural. For on the go I have various kinds, for travel I use Ester-C (non-acidic) with timed release
B-Vitamin Complex - Energy, and especially since I eat less animal protein than most.
Vitamin D - Mainly during Fall-Spring season to make up for the lack of sun rays.
EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids) - Brain function, slows down the absorption of starches, energy. For a while I used Udo's Oil (plant based) which has the perfect ration of Omega 3/6/9's - but my body favors fish oil. Think high quality, and sustainable sources.
LiverCare by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare - Our livers metabolize food/alcohol, toxins, and drugs. This supplement (I also like their Liver.52) supports liver function and healthy liver enzyme ranges.
Prosta-Q by Farr Labs - It's a guy thing, preventative. This lab makes excellent products.
Glucosamine with Chondroitin - For my joints, of course.
Calcium - For bone strength and just strength.
Magnesium - To balance out the calcium - at night it helps me sleep (it's a natural muscle relaxant). I like a product called Calm, they also have Calm plus Calcium, which is an excellent sports drink.
Gingko Biloba - Memory, concentration. To be sharp!
CoQ10 - Co-enzyme Q10 for heart function.
St John's Force - Natural happiness, why not.
Powders -
"Green Drink" (vegetable juices in powder) - For alkalinity (feel free to research, so much information about this). Who wouldn't benefit from having the equivalent of one pound-plus of spinach?
Oxygelent - Think Airbourne but a more natural version. It's practically a multi (vitamin) - I take it when I fly, always! It has vitamins, minerals, enzymes, electrolytes.