Top 5 Supplements for Fitness

If you’re looking to maximize your fitness regimen, you may be considering supplements to help you along your journey. While nutrition and a good workout plan go hand in hand, supplements can help fuel your workout and weight management goals.* We’ve rounded up our top five supplements for fitness and their benefits. Keep reading to learn how to support your workout routine and complement your healthy lifestyle with these natural herbal supplements.

L-Arginine

L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid, meaning it is not required in the diet because our bodies have the ability to produce it. L-arginine acts as a precursor to nitric oxide production, which may support vasodilation and endurance.* When nitric oxide is released, it expands blood vessels, which promotes muscle relaxation and blood flow to the muscles during workouts.* This can help support healthy muscle recovery and exercise endurance.* Try Nature’s Lab L-Arginine Extra Strength to support vascular health, exercise endurance and antioxidant health.*

Green Tea Extract

Green tea is regarded by many as one of the healthiest teas- it’s loaded with antioxidants and health-promoting compounds.* Green tea extract is a concentrated, powdered form of green tea containing polyphenols such as EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), a powerful antioxidant that can support energy production, healthy metabolism and antioxidant health.* The EGCG found in green tea extract may help inhibit the enzyme that breaks down norepinephrine, a naturally-occurring hormone and neurotransmitter responsible for signaling the fat cells to break down fat.* When this enzyme is inhibited, the amount of norepinephrine in the body increases, breaking down more fat for use as energy by cells that need it.* This increase in energy may correlate to increased metabolic rates, causing the body to have the potential to burn more calories.* Try Nature’s Lab Green Tea Extract containing 50% EGCG to support healthy metabolism and energy production.*

Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia gummi-gutta, also commonly known as Garcinia cambogia (a former scientific name), is a tropical fruit in the Garcinia genus of plants native to Indonesia. Garcinia cambogia is utilized to help support healthy appetite response and support weight management while supporting the body’s ability to burn fat.* The rind of this fruit contains a compound known as hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been studied for its ability to inhibit an enzyme, adenosine triphosphate citrate lyase, which plays a role in making and storing fat in the body.* By doing so, Garcinia cambogia may help support weight management by inhibiting this process.* Hydroxycitric acid may help boost levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter to support healthy mood to reduce stress-related eating.* Try Nature’s Lab CitriMax® Garcinia Cambogia. This formula contains a patented, standardized form of garcinia cambogia containing 60% hydroxycitric acid.

Magnesium

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and supports more than 300 enzyme-driven functions.* Despite its importance, nearly 70% of Americans are deficient in this important mineral. Some signs of magnesium deficiency include fatigue, muscle spasms, weakness and stiffness as well as poor sleep.* This makes magnesium an important mineral for fitness because of its role in muscle contraction and energy regulation.* While magnesium can be found in the diet (try leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains) there are several types of magnesium available in supplement form. Try Nature’s Lab Magnesium Glycinate, featuring a chelated, buffered form of magnesium that’s highly bioavailable and gentle on the digestive tract.*

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fish oil is a common supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These important fatty acids are a key family of polyunsaturated fats that support heart health, brain health and healthy tissue function throughout the body.* Fish oil omega-3s may also help support fitness health by affecting hunger and appetite as well as supporting healthy metabolism.* The omega-3s EPA and DHA (found in marine sources like fish, algae and krill) also support a healthy inflammatory response, which can promote healthy muscle recovery.* Omega-3s can also support protein synthesis, which can fuel muscles to support muscle growth, recovery and endurance, an important component to fitness health.* Try Nature’s Lab Triple Strength Omega-3 Fish Oil with EPA and DHA.

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