Using the right supplements is everything. Not only do they affect our energy levels, recovery, and performance, but also our decision making. When we feel "on point", our decisions are "on point". This leads us to choosing what leads our outcomes for fitness and also is a major contributor to what we get out of it in the long run. Whether that is a championship title, a dream job, or the endurance & confidence to start a new business. We can leverage our body's abilities by supplying it with everything that it needs to grow, adapt, and conquer.

Here are some tips on selecting supplements:

1. Quality -
   

   this is probably the most important considering what you are consuming is derived from many different sources and is processed to the degree that it brings the supplement into a pure form. The higher the quality, the higher probability that the ingredients are what they say they are without additives or "left-overs".

2. Manufacturing Practices -
   

   the more a manufacturer of supplements is regulated by e.g. GMP, NSF, or TGA, the better quality-to-price ratio you will get. In addition, a supplement that is produced by a higher grade manufacturing process will have superior absorption qualities for the body. In essence, you pay for what you get; a poorly manufactured supplement is generally not going to help you.

3. Research Practices -
   

   companies that have the access and the budget to perform regular scientific research studies on superior formulas and ingredients are generally better suited to deliver a high-performance product. Niche brands are the ones to keep away from because more so than not their only passion is for profit, and not to the bettering of athletic performance. If a company is passionate about the products they are selling, those products will generally deliver what they claim.

Supplement Categories:

Wellness

• Multivitamin

• Arginine

• BCAAs

• Glutathione

• Green Tea

• CoQ10

• Ginkgo Biloba

• Maria Thistle

• Antioxidants

• Immune Boosters

• Chaparral

• Anthocyanadins

• Adaptogens (e.g. Siberian Ginseng)

• Bifidobacteria

Antioxidants

• Vitamins A, C, and E

• Green Tea

• Ginkgo Biloba

• Maria Thistle

• Glutathione

• CoQ10

• Bilberry

• Selenium

• Rosemary

Muscle Increase

• Creatine Monohydrate

• Whey or Egg Protein

• BCAAs

• Arginine

• Glutamine

• Ribose

• Ornithine Alphaketoglutarate (OKG)

• Medium-Chain Triglycerides (e.g. MCT Oil)

• Insulin-Like Growth Factors (e.g. Colostrum)

• Herbal Formulas

• Flaxseed Oil

Anaerobic Energy

• Short and Medium-Chain Glucose Polymers

• Medium-Chain Triglycerides (e.g. MCT Oil)

• Creatine Monohydrate

• Lactic Acid Buffers

• Pyridoxine Alphaketoglutarate (PAK)

• Phosphatidylcholine

• Beta Alanine

• Tyrosine

• Inosine

• Herbal Formulas

• Flaxseed Oil

Cardiovascular Endurance

• Caffeine *

• Ribose

• BCAAs

• Glutamine

• Lactic Acid Buffers

• CoQ10

• Ammonia Scavengers

• Dimethylglycine (DMG)

• Inosine

• Herbal Formulas

* Banned for competition (IOC)

Aerobic Energy

• Long-Chain Glucose Polymers

• Lactic Acid Buffers

• CoQ10

• Octacosanol

• Ammonia Scavengers

• Dimethylglycine (DMG)

• Inosine

• Herbal Formulas

Weight Reduction

• DHEA

• Long-Chain Glucose Polymers

• Green Tea Extract

• r-Alpha Lipoic Acid

• Caffeine *

• CLA

• Phenylalanine

• Herbal Formulas

• Carnintine

• BCAAs

• Glutamine

• Tryptophan

• Bifidobacteria

• Alpha Ketoisocaproate (KIC)

• Other Lipotropic Substances

* Banned for competition (IOC)

Low Energy

• B-Vitamins

• Ribose

• BCAAs

• Glutamine

• CoQ10

• Green Tea

Hydration

• H2O!

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Magnesium

• Potassium

• Phosphorous

Rapid Recovery (Post-Workout)

• Glutamine

• Proline

• BCAAs

• Immune Boosters (e.g. Mumie)

• White Willow Bark

• Adaptogens (e.g. Siberian Ginseng)

• Herbal Insulinomimetic Formulas

• Bifidobacteria

Joint Health

• D-Glucosamine Sulfate (KCI)

• SAMe

• Proline

• MSM

• Chondroitin Sulfate (USP)

Rapid Tissue Healing

• Vitamin C

• Insulin-like Growth Factors (e.g. Colostrum)

• Ornithine Alphaketoglutarate (OKG)

• Glucosamines

Sleep or Relaxation

• Tryptophan *

• Passion Flower *

• Lemon Balm *

• Chinese Skullcap *

• Melatonin *

• Valerian Root *

• Phosphatidylserine

* May cause drowsiness. Use with care.

Reduce Pain or Inflammation

• Glutamine

• Fish Oils

• White Willow Bark

• Boswellia

• Aloe Vera

• DLPA (dl-Phenylalanine)

• Bromelian

Brain Health

• Ginkgo Biloba

• Vitamins B and E

• Phosphatidylserine

• Green Tea

• CoQ10

• Sage

• Bacopa

Mental Focus

• Phosphatidylserine

• Ginkgo Biloba

• Bacopa