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Growth & Wellness: Beet Juice, Nitrates and heart health

  In the last decade we have seen a growing popularity of pre-workout supplementation. These supplements are packed with nitric oxide precursors, high caffeine, B vitamins, Creatine and beta alanine. At the end of the day these supplement companies are in business to turn a profit and its questionable how safe these over-the-counter products are long term. Additionally, the accuracy of ingredients claimed on the label as FDA regulation is lacking.  Beets added to your diet is a highly beneficial alternative to pre-workout supplementation. Beets have high concentration of nitrates which dilates blood flow and helps blood pressure. Beets contain betalains which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidants to help reduce inflammation and help with oxidative stress. You may find taking control of your whole foods intake to be more wholesome with better energy levels, muscle pumps and overall health benefits.  I personally juice my Beets with a  Hamilton Beach Juicer  and...

Growth & Wellness: Benefits of NAD+, Resveratrol, TMG Supplementation

  NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) : NMN is a precursor to NAD+ which is a Coenzyme that is found in all living cells and helps cellular repair. If you’re battling fatigue and looking to optimize your health regimen this may be a supplement worth speaking to your physician about. This  Harvard Study  noted findings within its clinical research. The supplement has gained popularity in the last few years as the benefits from research are promising to help with: - Increasing Energy Levels - DNA structure Repair  - Anti Aging - Brain Health - Immune system Health Support Resveratrol is an anti-oxidant found in blueberries, grapes and wine that helps mitochondrial function for increased overall energy levels. TMG helps lower homocysteine levels, an amino acid linked to heart disease, liver support, Methylation support, improves insulin sensitivity. Personally I use  Verso - Cell Being  which contains NAD+, TMG & Resveratrol. Verso supplement is HSA/F...