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Yes, hockey. But this blog could easily transcend other sports. So, pay attention all you pseudo athletes out there. Link to YouTube Video The goals of taking the right supplements BEFORE hockey are to: 1. Improve and maximize "mitochondrial" energy production during the game. And... 2. Enhance brain function (clarity) during the game. You need those brain synapses to be firing as fast as they can so you can make split second decisions on the ice. If you don't remember from high school biology, mitochondria are found in every cell in your body and are in charge of energy production. Some cells like heart tissue have thousands of mitochondria in every individual cell. Makes sense. So, what nutrients do your mitochondria crave? 1. L-Carnitine (an amino acid). - Dose: 2,000-7,000 mg 2. Ribose (a type of sugar that your mitochondria specifically utilize for energy production). - Dose: 5,000-10,000 mg 3. CoQ10 & PQQ (an enzyme) - Dose: 200 mg/40 mg 4. Magnesium: (a mineral) - Dose: 300 mg By the way. In my experience, the best time to take the above nutrients are 90-120 minutes before your game. This gives your body time to assimilate them into your cells. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS Not all supplements are created equal. I use the following products before I play hockey: 1. Mitovive powder: made by Metagenics. One scoop before games. 2. L-Carnitine with Chromium: made by Metagenics. Four capsules before games. 3. SR-CoQ10: Made by Pure Encapsulations. Two capsules before games. 4. Ribose powder: made by Pure Encapsulations. 2-4 scoops before games. "Isn't there just one pill I can take??? That's a lot of stuff to do! Why can't I just have a Red Bull or one of those energy drinks? They have vitamins... Yeah, that's a good idea. Burn your system out with caffeine. Come on! Don't be a baby. Two of the above are powders and you can mix them together, plus 6 capsules. Remember, you're only doing this before a game, not every day. Links to buy online at a 30% discount - Use code: holysmokes! (for Metagenics)j Mitovive and L-Carnitine with Chromium SR-CoQ10 and D-Ribose The Goal of Supplements AFTER the game are to: 1. Support muscle growth. 2. Prevent post exercise exhaustion. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Biopure Protein Powder: Two scoops plus juice after your game. - If you don't like whey protein, use Perfect Protein Pea & Rice: Two scoops plus juice after your game. Link to buy online at a 30% discount (Use discount code: holysmokes!) Biopure Protein Powder Perfect Protein Pea & Rice |
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