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Every athlete has their favorite go to supplements or nutritional concoctions, I know I do. It all varies on what kind of training I'm doing. 

I have been a long tome fitness enthusiast for the majority of my life. My father was fire captain for nearly 30 years. During the early part of his career he was an armature power lifter. I remember traveling to different cities throughout the Midwest to watch him compete. Watching my father's diet and nutritional habits left a major impact on my life and current lifestyle. As a young man, I remember sneaking into his supplements here and there hoping it would have the same effect on me as it had on him and his training. When I entered high school I would take his desiccated liver pills, which were the size of my thumb it seemed. They were made from pure beef liver and smelled equally bad as you would imagine. In order to swallow them, I had to break them up into small pieces. 

 

As a sophomore I weighed in at 145 lbs. soaking wet. At the beginning of my junior year I was 175lbs, and by my senior year I weighed in at a very lean 195 lbs. I'm not saying the desiccated liver had a whole lot to do with it, but I'm sure it didn't hurt. Puberty, raging hormones and good genetics dictated a lot of my early physical development. 

 

Fast forward 20 years later. I've always stayed in great shape, dibbling and dabbling in various sports, which all required a different level of nutrition and diet plans, which brings us to the topic of this blog posting. Below are some of my favorite supplements and some of the leading sports nutritional tools available on the market. Most of which I've personally used and others are just undeniably awesome, we couldn’t leave them out of the equation.    

 

1. FROG FUEL

2. Carnivor Beef Protein & Beef Aminos

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Beef is the most time-tested bodybuilding food on the planet. It contains every amino acid you need for muscle anabolism (growth) and recovery, plus much more. With new MuscleMeds Carnivor Beef Aminos, now you can harness the anabolism of beef in the ultra-concentrated and ultra-convenient form of a tablet, without any of the fat, cholesterol, or excess calories!

  • Promotes a more sustained state of muscle building, recovery and overall anabolism (growth)

  • Contains a complex of 100% pure premium-grade beef protein isolate, beef albumin concentrate, beef immunoglobulin isolate and Argentinian desiccated beef liver

  • Uses a U.S.-patent-protected technology that yields higher concentrations of amino acids than traditional beef

  • Supplies all amino acids required for muscle anabolism (growth), plus other ingredients with benefits beyond amino acids

  • Does not contain any of the fat, cholesterol, or excess calories found in beef

  • Formulated with creatine, BCAAs and alpha-keto acids GKG, OKG and KIC

  • Fortified with BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids) to enhance anabolism: leucine, Isoleucine and valine

  • Fortified with alpha-keto acids to enhance nitrogen retention: glutamine alpha-ketoglutarate, ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate, alpha-ketoglutarate and alpha-ketoisocaproate

  • Naturally lactose-free, unlike products derived from whey or casein (milk proteins)

New research substantiates what you knew all along… Beef builds muscle and strength! A groundbreaking clinical study presented at the 2015 International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN) conference in Austin, Texas showed that hard training athletes supplementing with CARNIVOR Beef Protein Isolate (BPI) gained an average of 7.7 lbs. of muscle mass, while increasing strength. Researchers gave test subjects CARNIVOR Beef Protein Isolate (BPI) daily for 8 weeks while exercising 5 days weekly. Athletes taking CARNIVOR BPI had an impressive 6.4% average increase in lean body mass. In contrast, the placebo group did not significantly improve their body mass from baseline.

The study also showed that CARNIVOR BPI supplementation significantly increased total strength by over 20% from baseline. Test subjects increased their average bench press 1-rep max by over 45 lbs., while increasing their deadlift strength by over 90 lbs. These impressive clinical findings clearly validate the muscle and strength building power of CARNIVOR Beef Protein Isolate.

+SHARP, ET AL., 2015 ISSN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE [POSTER]. MUSCLE MASS DATA BASED ON MALE SUBJECTS. LEAN BODY MASS GAINS COMPARED TO BASELINE. BASED ON 2 SCOOPS (46 GRAMS PROTEIN) DAILY. FEMALE SUBJECTS ALSO EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN LEAN BODY MASS.

The Muscle Building Power of CARNIVOR–Backed By Research

THE SCIENCE OF FROGFUEL

 

FrogFuel liquid protein starts working immediately at the cellular level to increase strength, prolong endurance, and accelerate recovery.FrogFuel Is a Patent-Pending Complete Collagen Protein and FDA Qualified Medical FoodThe patent pending formula includes enhanced amino acids and taurine for maximum power.  Because of its rapid absorption FrogFuel can be taken before, during, or after a workout and provides the optimum nutrition to exercise for sustained periods at peak performance.FrogFuel Is ‘Pre-digested’FrogFuel is pre-digested using a natural proteolytic enzyme and NOT heat or acids like lower quality products. This enzyme reduces the molecular weight of the protein down to 2500-5000 daltons (lower than any other source of protein) allowing for rapid delivery of nearly 100% protein at the cellular level.  Faster absorption means better performance and quicker recovery.FrogFuel Is a Fortified & Enhanced Collagen ProteinWhy Collagen?Collagen is second only to water in terms of volume in the body.Collagen is found in all of our connective tissues, such as bones, tendons, dermis and ligaments as well as cartilage, teeth and muscles.Benefits of Collagen: 

  • Improved muscle & skin tone

  • Increased joint mobility and reduced joint pain

  • Healthier bones, arteries, hair, and teeth

FrogFuel Is Enhanced With TaurineA key ingredient in FrogFuel is taurine, which acts quickly to open cells for the protein to enter and rebuild muscles and aid in recovery. Taurine reduces oxidative stress under extreme physical exertion where lactic acid builds up in the muscle.  Contrary to popular marketing campaigns taurine is not an energy enhancer.FrogFuel Has Fortified Amino AcidsFortified with Cysteine 

  • Assists in proper function of immune system

  • Strong antioxidant properties

  • Neutralizes toxins and deactivates free radicals.

Fortified with Histidine 

  • Critical for blood hemoglobin

  • Crucial in the production of red and white blood cells

Fortified with Methionine

  • Critical for maintaining hair, skin and nails

  • Increases output of lecithin by liver, helping lower cholesterol

Fortified with Threonine

  • Supports Immune, Cardiovascular, Liver, and Central Nervous System Function

Fortified with Tryptophan

  • Necessary for the production of serotonin

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3. EFS Electrolyte Drinks by 1st Endurance

HIIT-Gravity's Top Sports Nutritional Supplements 

EFS drink mix provides everything you need to maximize endurance and performance during exercise. You’ll notice the difference right away too. With the latest amino acid technology, superior mineral bioavailability and the addition of Malic Acid, EFS drinks refuel working muscles faster than ever before. Plus they taste great, not chalky or overpoweringly sweet. 

With the highest electrolyte content available (1160mg of all 5 electrolytes/serving), there’s no need to carry those extra electrolyte pills or add anything else. You can train and race with confidence knowing you don't have to worry about cramping or dehydration. Times have changed.

With the highest electrolyte content available, EFS drink mix provides everything you need to maximize endurance and performance during exercise. 
 

Endurance Drink Mix
Prevents Cramping & Dehydration
Contains Malic Acid

4. AllMAX ISOFLEX Whey Protein

This is one of my favorites and notably one of the best tasting. It mixes extremely well. This is a potent product and I must say, when I was strength trining I got some of the best gains I've ever had. Zero sugar, 99% Lactose free, zero grams of fat, and only one gran of carbohydrate. Home run with IsoFLEX.

With 7 critical co-factors in 4 proprietary complexes, ISOFLEX provides not only an ultra pure highly bioavailable whey protein isolate, but also a potent delivery system to ensure powerful nutrient assimilation you can feel.

ISOFLEX combines four proprietary delivery systems. The ingredients in each system work synergistically to provide a high quality and great tasting protein powder that’s been designed to help you reach your goals.

5. EFS Liquid Shot

Boy is this some potent stuff! If you are working out longer than an hour, then this is the product for you. Introducing EFS's Liquid Shot. There are gells and goos, but this truely is the next generation in liquid fuel.

 

EFS Liquid Shots are designed to be used in place of gels that can slow down absorption and digestion. Features include a 400-calorie supercharged endurance formula that boasts over 1500mg of electrolytes, 1000mg of amino acids and 100 grams of carbohydrates.
 

 400 high-quality calories
 Over 1500mg electrolytes 
 1000mg of amino acids

Whey Protein Isolates (WPI) are the purest form of whey protein that currently exists. WPIs are costly to use, but rate among the best proteins that money can buy. That’s why they're the first ingredient you read on the Gold Standard 100% Whey label. By using WPI as the primary ingredient along with premium ultra-filtered whey protein concentrate (WPC), we're able to pack 24 grams of protein into every serving to support your muscle building needs after training. ON’s attention to detail also extends to mixability. This superior quality powder has been instantized to mix easily using a shaker cup or just a glass and spoon. There's no doubt that this is the standard by which all other whey proteins are measured.

5. Gold Standard Whey

This is certainly a very well made product. Again in my personal pursuits of physical fitness, I should hold stock in Gold Standard. Tried and true to it's name, this is a product to be recocgnized and harold as a winner. If you are looking for a well balanced all around Whey product this is certainly for any level of athlete. 

6. Aminolytes – Best Intra Workout Supplement

Beast Sports Nutrition combines all of the necessary intra-workout ingredients in true clinical doses to provide the best during workout supplement available. Aminolytes contains a total of 10 grams of amino acids, including the anabolic state activating amino acid Leucine. In addition, key electrolytes and co-enzymes are included to ensure peak synthesis.

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