Top 10 Supplements: 5-1

We are counting down the top 10 supplements on the market and what they can do for you. Here are numbers 5-1:

5. AM Blend
A powerful combination of amino acids designed to maximize fat burning while aiding in the stabilization of blood sugar, curbing appetite, improving daytime cognition, and improving liver metabolism. Can be added to water or combined with a mixture of green tea and a low-sugar juice for a great tasting drink.

4. Olive Leaf Extract
Nature’s anti-biotic. This powerful plant extract kills viruses and bacteria by reducing their ability to replicate. Best when taken at the beginning of symptoms, this supplement is exceptional in reducing symptoms and shortening the length of time the symptoms are present.

3. Whey Protein
Protein supplements are fantastic to improve muscle-to-fat ratios by stabilizing blood sugar and increasing muscle recovery and size. When combined with resistive weight training or high-intensity interval training, whey protein is a fast track to burning body fat and decreasing fat deposits around the hips, thighs, and abdomen. Good protein mixtures have a >75% yield ratio of protein:total g per serving. Whey protein powders should be found in an isolate form or micro-filtered to improve intestinal absorption. Avoid any protein source that uses Soy Protein Isolates or Hydrolyzed Soy Proteins. High-quality protein powders will mostly dissolve without the use of a blender and will not cause intestinal cramping.

2. Flax/Fish Oil
Omega-3 fats are essential to a healthy life. Known as DHA and EPA, these fatty acids are used to produce eicosanoids, which are known to reduce inflammation and improve fat and cholesterol ratios in the body. Omega-3 fats have been shown to:

Improve: depression, anxiety, psoriasis, arthritis degeneration, hair and skin disorders

Reduce: blood pressure, macular degeneration, dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Lupus symptoms, hormone deficiencies

Fight: cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s, Diverticulitis, IBD, etc.)

The quality of fish/flax oils is highly important. The ratio of Omega-3s to Omega-6s should be close to a 4:1 ratio. Sourced from Krill, Sardines, Herring, Salmon, and/or Flax are best.

1. L-Glutamine
A conditional essential amino acid that is widely used in many different processes of the body including protein synthesis, regulation of acid-base balance, cellular energy, and production of all three muscle types. Broken down into glutamic acid and then into glutathione, L-glutamine is a powerful detoxifier of the body. It’s used in large amounts during times of stress both physically and emotionally. Found naturally in foods such as beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, wheat, cabbage, beets, spinach, parsley, and oats.

Used clinically to:

-Improve alkalinity to aid in body fat burning.
-Increase muscle production.
-Reduce muscle soreness and healing time.
-Reduce symptoms caused by prolonged stressful time periods.
-Improve healing after a burn or infection.
-Help the body fight cancer cells.
-Improve gastrointestinal problems and ulcers.
-Improve the immune system’s ability to kill bacteria and viruses.
-Improve deep sleep patterns.
-Reduce alcohol cravings.
-Reduce sugar cravings.

Free “Top 10 Supplements” Class
Join us October 29^th at 6:00pm at the Core Chiropractic & Wellness office in downtown Roanoke, Virginia for even more information about the “Top 10” including what are appropriate doses, what supplements are more effective when combined, and the five worst supplements on the market. Registration is required, but as always, the class is free. Call us at 540.344.1055 or email us to register.