Supplement Life Style!

I have comprised a list of supplements I choose to take and the benefits for why I choose them. I am no expert and this is just my own opinion on what my body needs after some serious research and analysis of my diet and lifestyle. –Miss Fit

Potassium Gluconate:

This important mineral is a major component of the cells in our body and is required for muscle contraction, production of energy, synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Even the beating of the heart depends on potassium. Potassium benefits athletic performance, but is depleted from the body by excessive loss of fluid like that experienced during intense workouts. Many athletes take Potassium to prevent and fight off muscle cramps. Drink a glass of water with your Potassium Gluconate supplement. Also, increase your intake of water when taking this product as it helps with overall performance.


This mineral is important for a healthy nervous system and a regular heart rhythm. It helps prevent stroke, aids in proper muscle contraction, and works with sodium to control the body's water balance. Potassium is important for chemical reactions within the cells and aids in maintaining stable blood pressure and in transmitting electrochemical impulses. Potassium gluconate reduces blood pressure, maintains fluid balance, encourages parasympathetic nervous system, and increases insulin sensitivity.

Key Words “Fluid Balance & Cramp-Deterer”

Grape Seed Extract:

Procyanidins contained in Grape Seed Extract bond with collagen, the most abundant protein in the body and a key component of skin, gums, bones, teeth, hair and body tissues. The bonding promotes cell health and skin elasticity, making it seem more youthful, in a process that works almost like a natural face-lift. Procyanidins additionally help protect the body from sun damage, which can also cause premature ageing of the skin. Vanity is one thing, but underlying health is quite another. Far more important to


your body than looking good, is the fact that procyanidins can improve your vision, the flexibility of your joints, the health of your arteries and body tissues (such as the heart) and also strengthen capillaries and veins to improve your circulatory system. This is important because the health of your circulatory system affects the health of your heart.
It seems that grape seed extract delays the oxidation of low density lipoproteins, the fats that are responsible for “bad cholesterol”. The longer it takes for LDL to oxidize, the less likely it is to start clogging up your veins and arteries. People who drink purple grape juice can show an increase in oxidation lag time of 27%.
So, procyanidins present in grape seeds are known to exert anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and anti-allergic activities, to prevent skin aging, to scavenge oxygen free radicals and to inhibit the damaging effects of UV radiation from sunlight.
Key Words: “Fountain of Youth”


Cinnamon Bark:

Reduce Cholesterol

Supplementing your diet with cinnamon may help reduce risk factors related to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Cinnamon supplementation affects cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Researchers from Maryland's Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center concluded that the intake of between 1g and 6g of cinnamon a day reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.

Stabilize Blood Sugar

Studies have also found that the 6g daily dosage of cinnamon helped lower blood sugar in diabetes patients. For example, adding 6g of cinnamon to rice pudding consumed by healthy participants in a university study reduced spikes in blood sugar. This study confirmed cinnamon's ability to calm blood sugar in healthy subjects.
Cinnamon supplements also contain polyphenols--a type of antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cinnamon's antioxidants also help create healthier arteries. Nutrition Data also reports that cinnamon contains beneficial amounts of vitamin K, iron, calcium and manganese.
Key Words ‘Sugar Metabolism”




Green Tea:
Green Tea Extract has now become the subject of studies worldwide for its potential therapeutic benefits and role in promoting weight loss.
Studies are indicating that green tea may aid in thermogenesis, which relates to the body's production of heat, the burn of calories and the metabolism of fats. Green tea seems to increase metabolism without increasing heart rate or causing any jittery effect.
Green tea benefits also include the way the tea appears to act as an antioxidant to help keep blood vessels open. An active ingredient is Polyphenol, which is a more active antioxidant than even vitamin E.
Green tea versus green tea extract. We believe there are many benefits to drinking green tea every day. It gives you all the benefits of green tea. It gets more water into your system. It makes your tummy feel full. It is a comforting ritual. However if you are not able to enjoy the actual green tea beverage, you may still get some of the benefits by taking green tea extract in supplement form.
The Nebraska Medical Center reported that a study "found that a green tea extract reduced body fat in mice, possibly by inhibiting the absorption of fats and starches." The report quoted one of the doctors in the study saying "although the tea cannot be viewed as a cure, it could be viewed almost as a vitamin for the immune system."
Key Words “Weight Loss”


Acai Extract:
Acai berry is the world’s number 1 super-food and its amazing benefits are proclaimed by TV shows like the Oprah Show and the Today Show. The roster of health benefits that the acai berry imparts is long and very encouraging.
There is so much to gain from the consumption of the acai berry that it is recommended by fitness and health experts as an absolutely essential part of our diets.
Acai berry supplements enable weight loss in a most natural and healthy manner. By detoxification and enhanced metabolism, the acai berry supplements are able to make you burn more calories and reduce weight. Additionally, the acai berry supplements prevent


the build up of fat as they improve the digestive system and enable the food to be broken down more efficiently. Acai berry supplements provide the body with a boost of energy and make us more active and alert throughout the day. The enhanced energy levels not only improve our functional abilities but they also make us burn more calories as we go about our work.
Acai berry supplements make our body lose the accumulated toxins that create lethargy and make us inactive and vulnerable to several diseases. By detoxifying our body, the acai berry supplement further encourages weight loss and also improves our immune system.
Improved Cardiovascular System: Acai berry supplements are packed with nutrients that improve the health of the heart and make it less sensitive to stress. Acai berry supplements also improve blood circulation and reduce the chances of stroke and clotting and improve our overall health. Acai berry supplements also aid the cardiovascular system by reducing the cholesterol levels in the blood.
Key Words “Super Food without Calories”


Zinc:
No more than 15mg per day  Place it on your tongue, if you can’t taste the zinc tablet, you do not need to take it.
Among the benefits of zinc supplement is improved immune function. Other benefits of zinc supplements are adding calcium to bones and teeth, lowering blood sugars, helping interferon work in treating hepatitis C, clearing up acne, and recharging the male sex drive. They can help recovery in brain injury, improve brain function, restore night vision, increase sperm count, and stimulate the libido.
Key words “ Great Skin”


Chromium Picolinate:
An essential trace mineral, chromium enhances blood sugar control by enhancing the effects of insulin. Therefore chromium picolinate influences carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism. Because chromium picolinate controls insulin it has also gained attention as a weight loss aid. Some studies also show chromium picolinate promotes an increase in lean muscle mass. Also, chromium picolinate may help decrease urinary excretion of calcium in postmenopausal women and may increase serum DHEA-sulfate levels, which may play a role in protecting bone
Keywords “Essential Mineral & Weight Loss”


Biotin:
Biotin has been found to be important and helpful to the human body in a vast amount of ways. Biotin is a required vitamin for just about all organisms on earth including humans. Biotin has been found to reduce seborrheic dermatitis and eczema especially in infants. Biotin may also help with acne, brittle nails, and hair loss. Your body also needs Biotin for the metabolism of fatty acids, and for Gluconeogenesis.


Studies have found that diabetics may benefit from biotin supplementation. In studies on both insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent diabetics, biotin supplementation was shown to improve blood sugar control and help lower fasting blood glucose levels. Certain studies showed as much as a 50 percent reduction in fasting glucose. Biotin has also been found to help diabetics by preventing neuropathy, which is numbness and tingling often associated with type II diabetes.
Key words “Great Hair, Skin & Nails”


L-Carnitine:
2-6g per day
There are more benefits to L-Carnitine then just as a weight loss agent. In fact, maybe it’s most effective outside of the weight loss arena. L-Carnitine can also help with muscle contraction, keeping the body’s protein levels balanced and helping maintain a health heart. L-Carnitine may also help deter kidney and liver disease and chronic fatigue syndrome. All those benefits make L-Carnitine a valuable supplement and one coveted by numerous nutritional products.
Key Words “Muscle Recovery”


Fish Oil (Omegas):

Let’s take a look at some of its benefits taken directly from MedlinePlus, which is a service of the US National Library of Medicine:

• lowers blood triglyceride levels
• reduces the risk of heart attack
• reduces the risk of dangerous abnormal heart rhythms
• reduces the risk of strokes
• slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques
• lowers blood pressure
• reduces stiffness and joint tenderness associated with Rheumatoid arthritis

An omega 3 fish oil supplement may also help improve or prevent the following:

• cancer
• Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• depression
• heart disease
• ADHD
• diabetes
• hyperactivity
• arthritis

It has also been shown to improve a person’s ability to concentrate and just think clearer in general. And, as if all of this isn’t enough, fish oil is also highly recommended by nearly every well respected strength and conditioning coach, trainer, and diet/fitness/nutrition expert of any kind as one of the few supplements that should be taken by anyone with the goal of building muscle, losing fat, or improving their fitness level or athletic ability in any capacity.

Everything mentioned above has at least some amount actual scientific proof behind it. Researching some other sources showed me that some people experienced other benefits not mentioned above. For example, I’ve heard of people claiming to have improved vision, improved memory, improved mood, and less back pain.

Key word “Miracle Worker”

Co enzyme Q10 (or CoQ10):

It is a natural chemical compound that we make in our bodies and consume in our diets, primarily from oily fish, organ meats such as liver, and whole grains. It resides in the energy-producing part of cells and is involved with producing a key molecule known as ATP. ATP is a cell's major energy source and it contributes to several important biological processes, such as the production of protein, and muscle contraction.

CoQ10 has the potential to vastly improve human health. It can help you combat fatigue, for example, as well as obesity, and a weak immune system. It helps boost athletic performance as CoQ10 levels are low in people who exercise excessively, and it improves exercise tolerance in people with muscular dystrophy.

It also prevents toxin overload, and swollen gums and increase sperm Motility.  It’s all in a day’s work for CoQ10!

Key word “It’s a 10”