Baking soda might improve exercise performance by combating acid build-up in muscles during exercise. Although baking soda, also referred to as sodium bicarbonate, is most known for its role in cleaning supplies and laundry detergent, it is used by some athletes as a pre-workout to improve performance. Due to its alkaline nature, baking soda has been suggested as an … [Read more...]
Saffron for Vision
Antioxidant-rich spice saffron may mitigate retinal damage while enhancing visual sensitivity. Being the world's most expensive spice, saffron is used to flavor food with a sweet, hay-like taste and to tint it a luminous yellow-orange color with the most scrupulous attention. Its extract is also consumed for its various health benefits, with such potential uses in vision … [Read more...]
Nootropics for Energy
As much as we rely on our brains for... well, practically everything, there's been a growing consensus that the brain is, deep down, truly a total jerk. Why else would it motivate you to workout only to immediately bombard you with cravings for pizza & Netflix soon as you step foot in the gym? Or ask you to go to bed early around 8:00 pm only to keep you up until 2:00 am … [Read more...]
Salt as a Pre-Workout
Salt supports athletes by assisting with hydration and electrolyte balance during training. Salts are composed of sodium and chloride, two of the most important electrolytes in the human body. Although most people know of electrolytes from sports drinks, sodium is making its way into PWO sports nutrition supplements as well, where it helps to: Maintain membrane … [Read more...]
Whey Protein
Whey's unique nutritional advantages make it superior to other protein sources for muscle-building applications. Whey protein is a popular dietary supplement used primarily for supporting lean muscle mass. Whey protein appears to have a variety of benefits for human health: Improved weight loss. Whey may be better than other protein sources at promoting loss of fat. … [Read more...]
