There are those who think that supplements are only for professional athletes, or that they are bad, fattening, and they only serve to make you stronger. This is because they don’t know the importance of them.
To maintain fitness and to achieve the body of your dreams, it is necessary determination and patience. However, the results are not immediate and even if you have discipline in training, it is necessary to maintain a balanced diet.
It is indispensable, in such diets, the presence of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats, everything in the correct dosage. But we do not always eat the necessary things our body needs. Then we can count on the supplements. They will compensate, at the right dose, the loss and the lack of the nutrients in the body.
However, it is noteworthy that they do not replace meals, and need to be consumed in the right amounts.
The supplements contain proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and are used as dietary complements. And there are several types of supplements with different purposes and categories on the market. They are divided into categories:
Energy: responsible for resetting the carbohydrate and sugars burned during training.
Hydro electrolytes replenishers: Used to regulate the maintenance of body fluids during physical activity.
Protein supplier: as the name defines, the base is protein. Nutrient widely used in physical activities and that helps, for example, in muscle hypertrophy.
BCAA (branched-chain amino acids): helps provide energy to the body by concentrating large amount of amino acids such as leucine, valine and isoleucine. These amino acids, working with anabolic processes, help to reduce fatigue in long-term exercise.
Functional extracts: those are functional substances that stimulate the body's metabolism such as caffeine, glutamine and nitric oxide.
Food compensators: they aim at the adequacy of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) important in the diet of those physically active.
It is important to remember that before using any supplement you should consult a nutritionist, an endocrinologist or a qualified professional. He or she, after an evaluation and examination, will be able to choose which are the best supplements and the correct dosage for consumption, according to each person’s needs. The use of excess dietary supplements may cause increased blood pressure, and the overloading of the kidneys and liver. And with excess carbohydrate in the composition, they may increase your weight.
Now you know: if you practice constant physical activity and want to improve your performance, look for a specialist and find out if your body is in need of replacement of lost nutrients during workouts. And supplements can help!
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