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Double Walled Stainless Bottle – 950ml

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Stay Hydrated All Day with Our 1L Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Designed to keep you refreshed wherever life takes you, our 1L Stainless Steel Water Bottle offers top-tier performance with style. Featuring double-walled vacuum insulation, this bottle keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 8 hours, ensuring your drinks are at the perfect temperature throughout the day.

Crafted from premium 18/8 stainless steel, this bottle is resistant to oxidation and corrosion, making it exceptionally durable for both adults and kids. The wide mouth design allows for easy filling, pouring, and cleaning, while the leak-proof and sweat-proof lid adds convenience, so you can take it anywhere worry-free.

Finished with a powder-coated matte surface, this bottle not only looks sleek but is designed to withstand everyday use. Whether you're hitting the gym, the office, or the great outdoors, our stainless steel water bottle is your reliable companion.

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950ml

Reviews

6 reviews for Double Walled Stainless Bottle – 950ml

Rated 5 out of 5

TMick (verified owner) – 2024/10/17

Ordered this bottle along with some other products. The bottle is of a very high quality and the ice I put in stayed the whole day. Keeps everything super cold, throughout the day! Very, very happy with my new water bottle!
Rated 5 out of 5

the.micks@gmail.com Bronze (verified owner) – 2024/10/17

Received my bottle 2 days ago. Have used it ever since! Water and ice stay cold for the whole day! This bottle is of a very high quality and I am very happy with my purchase.
Rated 5 out of 5

Elizma (verified owner) – 2024/10/28

Keeps the Sportonic ice cold the whole day.
Definitely also ticks the “cool” box amongst the teens 😉
Rated 5 out of 5

Nads (verified owner) – 2024/12/05

Received this bottle as a gift and I am very impressed. I have a more pricier branded one and this bottle measures up completely. Will definitely purchase for family and friends a gift.
Rated 5 out of 5

Claire Fell (verified owner) – 2025/01/13

This bottle is amazing. Keeps the water ice cold for the whole day just like it says. Stylish too. Loving it!
Rated 5 out of 5

Ursula Markotter (verified owner) – 2025/01/16

I like the size. Keeps water cold the whole day. So easy to cary around. It’s a. Bottle that stands out from the rest with such quality . On active days Sportonic. is the go to with this size of bottle i can know my son is sorted for the days activities.

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OptiMSM reduces inflammation and promotes muscle recovery, facilitating quicker recovery and less soreness post-exercise.

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Electrolytes are involved in many essential processes in your body. They play a role in conducting nervous impulses, contracting muscles, keeping you hydrated and regulating your body’s pH levels. Therefore, you need to get an adequate amount of electrolytes from your diet to keep your body functioning as it should.

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Glycine helps to rebuild the tissue that lines the digestive tract, keeping food particles and bacteria inside the gut where they belong, rather than allowing tiny openings to form that pass particles to the bloodstream where they trigger inflammation.

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Vitamins are essential for proper growth and development during adolescence. Vitamins, such as B9 (Folate) helps the body maintain existing cells and create new ones and supports skin health, hair, nail and tissue growth.

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Several B vitamins are key components of certain coenzymes (molecules that aid enzymes) that help release energy from food. Almost every cell in the body uses B12 which helps the body form red blood cells and converts fat and protein to energy.

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During your teenage years, it’s vital that your growing and changing body has all the nutrients it needs. Not getting enough nutrients through your diet may get in the way of normal, healthy development.

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If your teen doesn’t eat many fruits and vegetables every day, then taking a high-quality multivitamin might help improve their overall nutrition. Proper nutrition is essential for optimal brain function and energy levels, two things that can be especially challenging during the teenage years.

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Sugary drinks and treats with friends are tempting but may not help their skin. “Emerging data suggest that high glycemic index diets (high levels of sugar) may be associated with acne,” Dr. Thiede said. “There’s some evidence as well that some dairy, particularly skim milk, may influence acne.

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Protein deficiencies slow down development and lower cognitive function. A lack of proteins depletes the chemicals in the brain that control mood, appetite, and energy levels. Deficiencies have also been linked to depression, anxiety, ADHD, epilepsy, and autism.

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Protein is a macronutrient that is vital for children’s growth and development, especially during adolescence when they experience major growth spurts. However, research shows that one in seven school-aged children in the U.S. do not meet their daily protein intake goals.

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Protein is a slow-digesting nutrient, which is needed for the repair and growth of muscles and tissues. At the same time, protein is also essential for the production of enzymes and hormones. During teenage, children experience rapid changes in their physical development.

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Protein needs are based on age, sex, body weight and stage of development, with teens needing between 10 to 30% of their daily calories from protein. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) provides a good reference. The RDA for protein is 46 grams for teenage girls and 52 grams for teenage boys per day.

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Protein is a hard- working nutrient, needed for the growth and repair of muscles and tissues, and the production of enzymes and hormones. Proteins provide the building blocks, called amino acids and polypeptides, of all muscle tissue.

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Sugar is more of a sedative because its after-effects are much stronger than the little “kick” you initially feel. High sugar consumption inhibits the production of Orexin, which is a chemical in your brain that stimulates the feeling of being awake. The more sugar you eat, the more sleepy you will feel.

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When you have menstrual cramps, you experience pain from your uterus muscles contracting. Taking magnesium helps to relax these uterine muscles and offers relief from cramping pain.

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Experts believe PMS is triggered (in part) by imbalances between the hormones estrogen and progesterone, when, for example, we have too much estrogen in our bodies relative to progesterone (a condition known as estrogen dominance), or when we have too little progesterone overall.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of psychological and physical symptoms that can occur in women during the luteal phase of their cycle (between the time of ovulation and day one of the period). After ovulation, women may feel tired, cranky and off-kilter. Those symptoms progress as you get closer to menstruation.

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Some women with PMS may have low levels of magnesium. With this in mind, a 2010 study found that supplementing with a combination of magnesium and vitamin B-6 helped participants ease their PMS symptoms, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, water retention, and breast tenderness.

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As many as three out of four teens deal with premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Your daughter might have mood swings, a larger appetite, and some physical symptoms like sore breasts or headaches during the days preceding her period. These symptoms are usually a normal part of life for girls and women.

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When you recover, you give your body a chance to adapt to the stress that you put it through with exercise. During this process, your tissue repairs and your muscles are replenished with more glycogen — their energy stores.

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Protein is the building block of muscles while muscle protein synthesis is a naturally occurring metabolic process in which protein is produced to repair muscle damage caused by intense exercise.

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Protein is made up of amino acids, which act like building blocks for the body. When you eat protein after exercise, it gives your muscles the amino acids necessary to repair and rebuild.

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Carbohydrates are key for maximum energy, speed, stamina, concentration, recovery, and better fluid balance. They are vital for athletes and active individuals because they are the primary fuel for your body.

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Consuming carbohydrates during exercise lasting longer than 60 minutes ensures that the muscles receive adequate amounts of energy, especially during the later stages of the competition or workout. This has also been found to improve performance.

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The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Without enough vitamin D, one can’t form enough of the hormone calcitriol (known as the “active vitamin D”). This in turn leads to insufficient calcium absorption from the diet.

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Teen guys and girls need 1,300 mg (milligrams) of calcium each day. The body’s need for calcium is at its highest point between the ages of 9 years and 18 years old. Not getting enough calcium during this can affect bone strength later in life.

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Although maximum height may be reached in the mid to late teens, peak bone mass (when bones have reached their maximum strength and density) is nearly reached by the age of 20.

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In children, the most rapid periods of bone growth occur from birth to two years and around puberty, when sexual maturation takes place. This is roughly from age 11 to 14 in girls and 13 to 17 in boys. During puberty, the speed of bone build-up in the spine and hip increases by approximately five times.

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If you have frequent diarrhea, gas or constipation, it could be a sign that your immune system is compromised. Research shows that nearly 70 percent of your immune system is located in your digestive tract. The beneficial bacteria and microorganisms that live there defend your gut from infection and support the immune system.

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Strenuous exercise can lower immunity (7) by altering barrier function and innate immunity cell function. So, if your teen is regularly taking part in strenuous sports, additional immune support (8) may be needed.

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About 10-30% (4) of teens skip breakfast on a given day! Breakfast skipping has been associated with all sorts of poor health outcomes including an inadequate nutrient intake (like vitamin A). This can become a problem because vitamin A is involved in regulating (5) both the innate and adaptive immune response!

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Between 70-80% of all your immune cells live in your gut (3)! Prebiotics (like Fibersol®-2) feed the good bacteria in your gut (or your microbiome) helping them to make beneficial metabolites like short chain fatty acids which help the immune cells and your microbiome communicate with each other.

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Psychological stress (like exams) is associated with an increased risk of colds and flu in a dose-response manner. The more stress your teen is experiencing, the more likely it is that they will get sick!

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The immune system isn’t a single entity. It’s made up of a large network of organs (1), immune cells, proteins (that form antibody), and chemicals that act as messengers. They all coordinate together to protect you from pathogens (that could range from bacteria and viruses to parasites and even fungi!)

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Are you washing or changing the sheets and pillowcases once a week? If they aren’t laundered or changed regularly, a build of dirt or oil from the environment and your skin and hair is transferred back to your skin.

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To maintain proper hygiene, a teenager should bathe daily and cleanse his or her face twice a day with soap or a facial cleanser to remove excess dirt and oil.

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As puberty progresses, hormones stimulate these glands to make more sebum and they often become overactive and make too much sebum, leading to the clogging of the pores with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria.

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Zinc is a mineral involved in skin health and collagen synthesis. It helps with acne in several ways, including lowering sebum production (possibly by reducing androgens) and helping to maintain proper levels of inflammation.

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Acne is caused by overactive oil glands in the skin and a buildup of oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, which leads to inflammation (swelling and redness) in the pores. Oil glands get stimulated when hormones become active during puberty. That’s why people are likely to get acne in their teens.

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Zinc is a mineral that can also help with acne. You can take it as an oral supplement or as a topical treatment. A recent review trusted Source of past studies on the topic found that zinc can decrease oil production in the skin, and can protect against bacterial infection and inflammation.

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70% of immune cells are housed in the gut. The lining of the digestive system where immune cells are housed helps filter nutrients and keep toxins from entering the bloodstream. Taking supplements, eating a balanced diet, exercising, and drinking water can help support a healthy immune and digestive system.

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A healthy gut microbiome tends to include a wide range of different beneficial bacteria and is vital for a healthy immune system. It plays an important role in regulating your immune system so that it responds to injury or infection but doesn’t attack healthy body tissue.

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Recent research has shown that the amino acid glutamine can positively affect gut health by supporting the gut microbiome, gut mucosal wall integrity, and by modulating inflammatory responses.

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Probiotics are living strains of bacteria that add to the population of good bacteria in your digestive system whereas prebiotics are specialized plant fibers that act as food for the good bacteria. This stimulates growth among the preexisting good bacteria.

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If your intestinal barrier is impaired, it may be letting toxins into your bloodstream. Leaky gut syndrome is a theory that intestinal permeability is not only a symptom of a gastrointestinal disease but an underlying cause that develops independently.

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The microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes – bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses – that live on and inside the human body. The number of genes in all the microbes in one person’s microbiome is 200 times the number of genes in the human genome. Although microbes are so small that they require a microscope to see them, they contribute in big ways to human health and wellness.

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The glycemic index (GI) is a value used to measure how much specific foods increase blood sugar levels. Foods high in refined carbs and sugar are digested more quickly and often have a high GI, while foods high in protein, fat, or fiber typically have a low GI.

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When there is not enough insulin, or the insulin isn’t working effectively, it means the sugar in our blood cannot get into our cells and therefore our cells do not receive the energy they need and as a consequence, we feel tired.

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When you skip meals, your lower blood sugar levels cause your body to release hormones that narrow your arteries, which increases your blood pressure, and as a result, you may experience some adverse symptoms of low blood sugar. This includes headache, fatigue, nausea, constipation and nausea.

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The lower your blood sugar levels, the hungrier you may feel, and the more hormones are released. It’s basically your body’s way of ensuring that you get food to restore your blood sugar levels when you need it. Basically, the hanger you feel is a biochemical reaction caused by the release of hunger hormones.

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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.

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The food we eat gives our bodies the “information” and materials they need to function properly. If we don’t get the right information, our metabolic processes suffer and our health declines.

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Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.

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Cells have the ability to heal themselves, as well as make new cells that replace those that have been permanently damaged or destroyed. Even when a large number of cells are destroyed — the surrounding cells replicate to make new cells, thereby quickly replacing the cells that were destroyed.

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The human body has evolved powerful defense systems that help it maintain optimal physical, mental and emotional states. Research is revealing clear links between our innate health defense systems and specific foods that activate them.

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Health is achieved when the body is able to protect itself against imbalances, breakdowns, and foreign invaders.

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In the last 20 years, scientists have found that sleep impacts more than just students’ ability to perform well; it improves their ability to learn, memorize, retain, recall, and use their new knowledge to solve problems creatively. All of which contribute to better test scores.

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Lack of sleep increases levels of adrenaline and cortisol, making us feel wired, edgy and stressed. As stress hormones make it harder to fall asleep, this creates a cycle of sleep debt that is hard to break out of. Chronic stress has a significant effect on the immune system that ultimately manifest as illness.

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The developing brain of a teenager needs between eight and 10 hours of sleep every night. The effects of ongoing sleep deprivation may include concentration difficulties, shortened attention span, memory impairment, moodiness and aggression, depression, reduced academic and sporting performance, lack of energy.

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In teenagers, good quality sleep is especially important for physical health, emotional and mental development, and school performance. During the teenage years, sleep benefits brain development and function, which enhances attention span and improves memory and cognitive abilities.

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Numerous studies have associated short sleep, defined as sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night, with a greater risk of weight gain and a higher body mass index (BMI). The effect of sleep on weight gain is believed to be affected by numerous factors, including hormones and motivation to exercise.

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Sleep contributes to the effective function of virtually every system of the body. It empowers the immune system, helps regulate hormones, and enables muscle and tissue recovery. Substantial physical development happens during adolescence and can be negatively affected by a lack of sleep.

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One of the most studied forms of L-theanine is a branded ingredient known as Suntheanine®. In several human clinical trials, L-theanine has promoted relaxation by increasing alpha brain waves and decreasing beta brain waves.

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Serotonin in your brain regulates your mood. It’s often called your body’s natural “feel good” chemical. When serotonin is at normal levels, you feel more focused, emotionally stable, happier, and calmer. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression.

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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter made in your brain. It plays a role as a “reward center” and in many body functions, including memory, movement, motivation, mood, attention, and more. As humans, our brains are hard-wired to seek out behaviors that release dopamine in our reward system. When you’re doing something pleasurable, your brain releases a large amount of dopamine.

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that help nerve cells communicate with each other. They include serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, and acetylcholine. Neurotransmitters serve several functions, such as regulating appetite, the sleep-wake cycle, and mood.

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GABA is a natural chemical produced by the brain. It is a valuable anti-anxiety neurotransmitter. When we experience stress, the adrenal glands are triggered to produce hormones that trigger what we know as fight-or-flight responses. GABA counteracts these natural stimulants by relaxing the brain.

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The brain communicates with itself by transmitting chemicals from one neuron, or nerve, to the other. And this regular, rapid-fire messaging plays a big role in how you feel and function each day. These neurotransmitter chemicals are classified into two basic categories: excitatory, meaning they stimulate brain activity, or inhibitory, meaning they have a more calming effect.

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GABA is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter because it blocks, or inhibits, certain brain signals and decreases activity in your nervous system. When GABA attaches to a protein in your brain known as a GABA receptor, it produces a calming effect. This can help with feelings of anxiety, stress, and fear.

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Alpha GPC works fast and helps deliver choline to the brain and actually increases the production of acetylcholine along with the release of dopamine, calcium and cell membrane phospholipids. Alpha GPC will raise dopamine levels, which benefits brain (and our mood and outlook) function significantly.

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What is unique about the teenage brain? Pictures of the brain in action show that adolescents’ brains work differently than adults when they make decisions or solve problems. Their actions are guided more by the emotional and reactive amygdala and less by the thoughtful, logical frontal cortex.

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Concentration means directing your mental power towards a particular activity, subject, or problem whereas memory is the ability to remember information, experiences and people. Many people feel like they have a poor memory, when in actual fact, the reason why they can’t remember something is because they did not concentrate on it enough to be able to store it effectively.

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The brain is a very interesting organ, it starts to develop as early as 2 weeks after conception, reaches its biggest size at around 11-14 years, and carries on developing and fine-tuning itself until young adulthood.

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Vitamin B6 is arguably the most important B vitamin for mental and brain health because it is critical for making neurotransmitters and can help minimize the harmful effects of stress, including: Psychological effects of stress: B6 helps produce calming neurotransmitters, including serotonin and GABA.

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Your brain could be the hungriest organ in the body, consuming roughly 20 percent of your energy each day. Most of that energy is produced by tiny structures inside cells called mitochondria, which break down complex carbohydrates from our food into simple sugars.

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Vitamin B6 is arguably the most important B vitamin for mental and brain health because it is critical for making neurotransmitters and can help minimize the harmful effects of stress, including: Psychological effects of stress: B6 helps produce calming neurotransmitters, including serotonin and GABA

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GABA is a natural chemical produced by the brain. It is a valuable anti-stress neurotransmitter. Calm helps you focus on what you need to do and get it done much more quickly. Calmness can also impact your creativity. Research suggests that our most creative ideas come in moments when we’re not actively focused or stressed.

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The stress response impairs our ability to think and function. Stress can result in poor concentration and memory because our minds are too worked up to focus. Trying to study when stressed is often unproductive, distracting, and can even provoke more stress.

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GABA is a natural chemical produced by the brain. It is a valuable anti-stress neurotransmitter. When we experience stress, the adrenal glands are triggered to produce hormones that trigger what we know as fight-or-flight responses. GABA counteracts these natural stimulants by relaxing the brain.

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Clinical research suggests that 50 mg – 200 mg Suntheanine stimulates activity in the brain known as alpha waves, which are associated with a relaxed but alert mental state.

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GABA is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter because it blocks, or inhibits, certain brain signals and decreases activity in your nervous system. When GABA attaches to a protein in your brain known as a GABA receptor, it produces a calming effect.

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The human digestive tract contains about 400 different bacterial species that reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and promote a healthy digestive system. And lactic acid producing bacteria are the largest inhabitant group amongst all.

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Probiotics are made up of the good bacteria that live in our bodies. After your child has been on antibiotics, probiotics can help get the gut microbiome back to a healthy balance by putting beneficial bacteria back in as well as providing food for the existing good bacteria to rebuild.

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What Are the Signs You Need Probiotics? Brain fog, decline in memory, or cognitive dysfunction. Abdominal pain, stool changes, or excess gas and bloating. Chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances. Mood disturbances, depression, or anxiety.

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Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the “good” bacteria (normal microflora) in the body. Prebiotics are foods (typically high-fiber foods) that act as food for human microflora. Prebiotics are used with the intention of improving the balance of these microorganisms.

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Probiotics post antibiotics are beneficial in order to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. One study showed that probiotics can restore the microbiota to its original state after a disruptive event, such as taking antibiotics.

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Research has revealed that antibiotics have the potential to decimate our gut bacteria. That means that the round you took for your sinus infection could have cut your gut flora down to one-tenth of its previous level. Not by one-tenth, to one-tenth: that’s a 90 percent reduction (Source: NCBI).

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In addition to repairing muscle tissue post-workout, micronutrients also delay muscle fatigue during workouts.

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Micronutrients play an important role in energy production, hemoglobin synthesis, maintenance of bone health, adequate immune function, and protection of the body against oxidative damage. They assist with synthesis and repair of muscle tissue during recovery from exercise and injury.

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By eating enough carbohydrates throughout the day, protein is free to do its main job: repair and rebuild muscle tissue. If we limit carbohydrates, protein will be needed as an energy source and not be utilized to build lean muscles.

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Glycogen, which is stored in the muscles, is the fuel source athletes must restore following strenuous training. Muscle glycogen is the predominant fuel source used during long bouts of training.

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For rapid recovery from prolonged exercise, it is important to replenish muscle glycogen stores and initiate muscle tissue repair and adaptation. To maximize muscle glycogen replenishment, it is important to consume a carbohydrate supplement as soon after exercise as possible.

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Protein consumption after exercise assist with muscle repair and promotes muscle synthesis and strength, which is essential for athletes looking to improve overall strength and performance.

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Consuming an adequate amount of protein after a workout gives your body the amino acids it needs to repair and rebuild these proteins. It also gives you the building blocks required to build new muscle tissue

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A post-workout meal with both protein and carbs will enhance glycogen storage and muscle protein synthesis. Consuming a ratio of 3 to 1 (carbs to protein) is a practical way to achieve this.

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The three “R’s” of recovery—refuel, rebuild and rehydrate. These are the cornerstones of post-training and recovery nutrition. They are also essential for maximizing the training effect, which can have different applications depending on the type, intensity and duration of the activity.

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The Recovery Principle states that athletes need adequate time to recuperate from training and competition. Leading many to argue that recovery is just as important, if not more important than the training itself. Training places stress on our bodies but it’s not until after training that the adaptations take place.

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Hypertrophy training focuses mostly on developing your muscles. You’ll focus on increasing the size of your muscle fibers, and developing large muscles in areas where you work out the most. This might be places like your thighs, calves, biceps, or back. Hypertrophy focuses more on moderate weight and moderate repetitions.

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Research supports the notion that greater muscular strength can enhance the ability to perform general sports skills such as jumping, sprinting, and change of direction tasks. Further research indicates that stronger athletes produce superior performances during sport-specific tasks

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An increase in dietary energy intake, or total calories, is essential to gain significant muscle mass. In other words, an athlete needs to consume approximately 200 to 500 extra calories daily (on top of current daily energy needs) to add a pound of muscle.

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While most teens can build muscle with proper strength training, it is important to build an age-appropriate workout program under the guidance of a personal trainer to avoid injury.

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Teens may want to strength train to improve sports performance, treat or prevent injuries, or improve appearance. Strength training (also called resistance training) is a way to build muscles and strength using free weights, weight machines, resistance bands, or a person’s own weight.

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The best and most significant supplement for building muscles is whey protein concentrate. It has to be consumed post-workout as it leads to the recovery of muscles as well as further promotes the gaining of muscles.

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The stronger a muscle is, the greater potential it has to be explosive. Thus, hypertrophy training, if done correctly, can make an athlete stronger and more explosive. Second, hypertrophy training has an extremely beneficial effect on ligaments and tendons, which are often our weak links during sports performance.

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MCT oil has been shown to increase the release of two hormones that can promote the feeling of fullness in the body: peptide YY and leptin. Peptide YY is a hormone made in the small intestine. It helps to reduce appetite and limit food intake.

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Studies have shown that Fibersol®-2 AG can provide an increased feeling of satiety, leaving consumers feeling fuller for longer periods of time.

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Protein is essential for blood sugar control. It helps slow digestion and prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes, as well as increases feelings of fullness. Plus, it may help prevent overeating and promote excess body fat loss, two effects that are essential for healthy blood sugar levels.

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Palatinose is a fully digestible, sustained-release, disaccharide-type carbohydrate derived from sugar beet. Palatinose’s sustained-release formulation allows it to provide a steady supply of carbohydrate energy with less effect on blood glucose levels and insulin.

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Stable blood sugar means your cells don’t get flooded with insulin, which in turn gives your body time to burn fat for energy in between meals.

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Skipping meals and not eating before workouts can hinder athletic performance. Not eating increases sluggishness, causing you to perform at a reduced intensity or endurance, and eating too little reduces the energy supply to your muscles, which can further detract from your performance and increase your risk for injuries.

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If your goal is building strength, performance, and lean muscle, evidence suggests that eating protein before training may improve overall recovery responses by providing essential amino acids before they’re needed.

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Eating a meal right before exercising could cause indigestion, cramps or nausea. Consuming an easily digestible protein and carbohydrate shake before a training session may help sustain energy and improve training quality without necessarily leading to gut issues.

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Pre-workout carbs, in conjunction with protein, have been shown to improve training adaptations and support faster recovery between training sessions.

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Carbs help maximize your body’s ability to use glycogen to fuel short- and high- intensity exercises, while fat helps fuel your body for longer exercise sessions. Eating protein helps improve muscle protein synthesis, prevent muscle damage and promote recovery.

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Performance of prolonged, sustained, or intermittent high-intensity exercise is enhanced by high carbohydrate availability and matching glycogen stores and blood glucose to the fuel demands of exercise. In contrast, depletion of these stores is associated with fatigue, reduced work rates, and increased perception of effort.

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Carbohydrates can support exercise over a range of intensities due to their use by both anaerobic and oxidative pathways. For short, high-intensity exercise, the main source of energy is glycogen (glucose) stored in muscle and the liver.

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A study by the German Institute of Human Nutrition found that isomaltulose caused blood glucose levels in subjects to rise an average of 20% less than household sugar. Even more surprising were the observations regarding insulin release. The amount of insulin released decreased by 55%!

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Consuming carbohydrates during exercise lasting longer than 60 minutes ensures that the muscles receive adequate amounts of energy, especially during the later stages of the competition or workout. This has also been found to improve performance. The form of carbohydrates consumed does matter.

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Metabolic breakdown takes place with Palatinose™ takes place much more slowly than with sugar. To process isomaltulose, the digestive enzymes in the human body take longer. This is why the glycemic index of isomaltulose is low, with a value of 32: the glucose passes into the blood slowly providing sustained energy.

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Carbohydrates provide the body with their first option for energy and are a key fuel for the brain and central nervous system. During any type of activity, muscles use glucose from carbohydrates for fuel.

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Athletes can increase their stores of glycogen by regularly eating high-carbohydrate foods. If carbohydrate in the diet is restricted, a person’s ability to exercise may be compromised because there is not enough glycogen kept in storage to fuel the body.

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Magnesium has the capacity to increase GABA receptors in the brain as well as improve brain function. Furthermore, it plays an important role in regulating neurotransmitters (these send messages throughout the brain and body). When we’re low in Magnesium these things are not happening and we can end up with these types of mood disorders

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Magnesium is a critical biological element for human health; it is the second most abundant electrolyte within the cells after potassium and the fourth most common mineral in the human body after calcium, potassium, and sodium.[1,2]

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Magnesium supplements are often used as a natural remedy for sleep issues such as insomnia. This is because magnesium regulates several neurotransmitters involved in sleep.

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Magnesium can improve blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity in people at risk of type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is responsible for belly fat, and inflammation, and is a huge risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes.⁠

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Studies suggest that about 48% of people with type 2 diabetes have low blood levels of magnesium, which may impair the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels effectively. According to one review, magnesium supplements help enhance insulin sensitivity, a key factor involved in blood sugar control.

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For every molecule of sugar one consumes, it takes 54 molecules of Magnesium for your body to process it.

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MAGNESIUM BIS-GLYCINATE has great bioavailability and minimal laxative effects. Magnesium bis-glycinate contains 2 glycine molecules for 1 Magnesium molecule. Glycine is an amino acid known for its calming effect as well as supporting detoxification and cellular function. Clinically this form of Magnesium has been used successfully for chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, and muscle relaxation.

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Magnesium, especially in mag glycinate form, is an essential nutrient that supports healthy muscle and nerve function. This can help relieve muscle cramps and soothe tension for a greater sense of relaxation, calm, and restful sleep.*

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Magnesium helps in the manufacturing of steroid hormones which include progesterone, estrogen and testosterone. Magnesium also helps to normalize the action of progesterone on the central nervous system deeming it helpful in PMS and migraines.

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Magnesium is a vital micronutrient for your muscle’s ability to contract and relax. A lack of Magnesium causes stiffening of the muscle tissue and will often lead to cramps, pain, and spasms.

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Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is necessary for the proper functioning of 700-800 enzyme systems in the body. In fact, every cell in the body contains Magnesium and needs it to function. This is one of the reasons why a Magnesium deficiency is implicated in dozens of different health conditions.

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Magnesium helps with ADHD. 95% Of those with ADHD are deficient in magnesium and this mineral is essential for brain function.

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A deficiency in magnesium can increase agitation, anxiety, irritability, hyperexcitability, attention, and aggression problems in children.[8]

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With around 52% of the magnesium stores located in the bone and approximately 40% of peak bone mass accumulated by adolescence, the best time to influence bone mass is in the early years; therefore, optimal magnesium levels are especially important for children.[6]

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Magnesium is an essential dietary mineral and the second most prevalent intracellular cation in the body. It also serves as a cofactor for over 600 enzymes. Most notably, magnesium is required for energy production, carbohydrate metabolism, and DNA and protein synthesis.

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Calcium supplementation has been found to be effective in the reduction of psychological symptoms of premenstrual symptoms, including sadness, mood swings, and anxiety.

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Magnesium helps to ease the symptoms of PMS by reducing cramps and relaxing the uterus.

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Does myo-inositol help with PMS? Myo-inositol is a naturally occurring, nutrient-like substance that has been studied in a variety of mood and behavioural disorders. A recent study in women with pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) found that supplementation with 2g myo-inositol daily was able to significantly reduce symptoms.

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Interestingly, levels of zinc are noticeably lower in women exhibiting PMS symptoms than those who don’t. Studies have shown that supplementing zinc in the latter 2 weeks of your menstrual cycle could be enormously beneficial for PMS.

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Magnesium is essential for the brain’s dopaminergic synthesis. Dopamine imbalance can affect mood and can lead to overwhelming anxiety (Li 2001). Previous studies have reported decreased circulating magnesium concentrations during the luteal phase among women with PMS, suggesting that magnesium deficiency may be a key factor in the aetiology of PMS (Posaci 1994; Rosenstein 1994).

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Provides a woman’s body with the essential herbs and nutrients to support a healthy menstrual cycle.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a group of physical and behavioral symptoms that occur in a cyclic pattern during the second half of the menstrual cycle.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of women around the world and is known as the most important disorder in women. It has been estimated that 80-90% of women experience the symptoms of PMS at reproductive age.

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5-HTP is a chemical that is found in the brain and is involved in the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Cravings for carbs has been linked to a decrease in serotonin levels. *Research shows that supplementing with 5-HTP helps to keep serotonin levels in balance, decreasing cravings for carbohydrates and your appetite in general.

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5-HTP can readily cross the blood-brain barrier with no competition from surrounding amino acids, which means it’s more useful for increasing CNS (Central Nevours System) synthesis of serotonin than L-tryptophan

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5-HTP dietary supplements help raise serotonin levels in the brain. Since serotonin helps regulate mood and behavior, 5-HTP may have a positive effect on sleep, mood, anxiety, appetite, and pain sensation.

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5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a chemical that the body makes from tryptophan (an essential amino acid that you get from food). After tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP, the chemical is changed into another chemical called serotonin (a neurotransmitter that relays signals between brain cells).

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When the body metabolizes tryptophan, this is what happens: L-tryptophan → 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) → Serotonin → N-acetylserotonin → Melatonin

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GABA is a natural chemical produced by the brain. It is a valuable anti-anxiety neurotransmitter. When we experience stress, the adrenal glands are triggered to produce hormones that trigger what we know as fight-or-flight responses. GABA counteracts these natural stimulants by relaxing the brain.

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GABA is a natural chemical produced by the brain. It is a valuable anti-anxiety neurotransmitter. When we experience stress, the adrenal glands are triggered to produce hormones that trigger what we know as fight-or-flight responses. GABA counteracts these natural stimulants by relaxing the brain.

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is one of the major neurotransmitters, and chemicals that brain cells use to communicate with each other. It is the primary inhibitory brain chemical, one that calms the mind and slows brain activity. If you are easily overstimulated and often overwhelmed and stressed out, you might be deficient in GABA.

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Does stress deplete GABA? Stress in the body, regardless of the cause, will elevate the catecholamine neurotransmitters and, over time, can contribute to GABA depletion

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The most important function of GABA is in our brain. When GABA levels get too low, it’s difficult for the body to relax after a stress-induced neurotransmitter release. Low GABA activity leads to anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood disorders. GABA is a natural brain relaxant that makes us feel good.

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GABA is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter because it blocks, or inhibits, certain brain signals and decreases activity in your nervous system. When GABA attaches to a protein in your brain known as a GABA receptor, it produces a calming effect. This can help with feelings of anxiety, stress, and fear.

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Research in people with sleep issues has shown that taking 3 grams of glycine before bed decreases how long it takes to fall asleep, enhances sleep quality, lessens daytime sleepiness and improves cognition

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Consuming foods rich in glutamic acid, which helps create GABA in the brain, is a quick and easy way to increase and maintain proper GABA levels. These are foods like citrus fruits and bananas, or certain nuts like almonds and walnuts.

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Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check. Children and adults need at least 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day for good health, but most Americans get only about 15 grams a day.

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Prebiotics supports the immune system by increasing the population of beneficial microbes such as lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, in the gut

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When our gut bacteria break down fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Humans can digest SCFAs for energy, and a symbiotic relationship between the digestive system and our colon’s microbiome ensues. Ultimately, for every gram of fiber we consume, we receive two calories of energy in the form of SCFAs.

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Prebiotics are essential for healthy bacteria to thrive within your digestive tract and to ease bloating.

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Adequate Selenium levels can help defend against certain viral infections, aiding recovery.

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An essential trace mineral, Selenium fights oxidative stress, boosting your immune response.

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Selenium supports the production of selenoproteins, vital for immune cell function and communication.

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Studies show Vitamin C stimulates the production of white blood cells, boosting immune defense.

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High doses of Vitamin C can reduce cold symptoms’ duration and severity.

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By reducing oxidative stress, NAC supports healthy lung function and immune response.

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NAC boosts glutathione levels – the body’s master antioxidant – fortifying your immune defense.

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Ever feel that annoying congestion during a cold? NAC acts as a mucolytic agent, breaking down thick mucus, allowing for easier expulsion and clearing those blocked airways. Breathe easier!

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Keeping your immune system healthy year-round is key to preventing infection and disease.

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Glycine intake increases the reinforcement potential of the body’s connective tissues, which may conceivably impede the advance of invasive agents (viruses or bacteria), thereby enhancing the capability of the immune system to repel such invasive agents.

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Electrolytes are minerals that are essential for your body to function. They help regulate your pH levels and muscles, keep you hydrated, and more. Therefore, consuming enough electrolytes in your diet is important for your health.

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When your body becomes low on electrolytes, it can impair your body’s functions, such as blood clotting, muscle contractions, acid balance, and fluid regulation.

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B5 or pantothenic acid helps the hair, skin, and even lowers cholesterol. But B5 is also vital for energy. B5 works with added B vitamins to convert food into energy. The more B5 present, the greater the energy conversion. Like B12, B5 helps red blood cell creation and metabolic health.

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Vitamin B1 or thiamine is a water-soluble vitamin in fish, whole grains and nuts. Thiamine converts carbohydrates and fats into glucose. Glucose provides the energy needed for optimal health. A B1 supplement can provide improved energy. A B1 deficiency not only means low energy but reduced brain and nervous system function.

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One of the most common early signs of vitamin B12 deficiency is fatigue or lack of energy. Vitamin B12 is involved in energy production in your body. Taking a supplement may improve your energy level, but only if you’re deficient in this vitamin.

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Research shows vitamin C is essential for the growth and repair of tissue all over the body. Vitamin C helps heal wounds and repair and maintain healthy bones, teeth, skin and cartilage.

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A study published in the journal of Clinical Immunology found that L-glutamine normalizes the effects of the TH2 immune response that stimulates inflammatory cytokines. The effects of L-glutamine in these studies show that it reduces intestinal inflammation and can help people recover from food sensitivities.

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Glycine appears to exert several protective effects, including anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and direct cytoprotective actions. Glycine acts on inflammatory cells to suppress activation of transcription factors and the formation of free radicals & inflammatory cytokines.

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A study published in the journal of Clinical Immunology found that L-glutamine normalizes the effects of the TH2 immune response that stimulates inflammatory cytokines. The effects of L-glutamine in these studies show that it reduces intestinal inflammation and can help people recover from food sensitivities.

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The man famous for discovering the Krebs cycle Sir Hans Adolf Krebs — a German-born British biochemist who received (with Fritz Lipmann) the 1953 Nobel Prize for Physiology in the body was the first person to recommend taking L-glutamine for gut and immune health. Additional research supports this finding.

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The man famous for discovering the Krebs cycle Sir Hans Adolf Krebs — a German-born British biochemist who received (with Fritz Lipmann) the 1953 Nobel Prize for Physiology in the body was the first person to recommend taking L-glutamine for gut and immune health. Additional research supports this finding.

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Glutamine’s immune system support is closely related to its activity in our intestines. The amino acid helps maintain your intestinal lining, ensuring your body absorbs the nutrients it needs

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Glutamine’s immune system support is closely related to its activity in our intestines. The amino acid helps maintain your intestinal lining, ensuring your body absorbs the nutrients it needs

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Glycine intake increases the reinforcement potential of the body’s connective tissues, which may conceivably impede the advance of invasive agents (viruses or bacteria), thereby enhancing the capability of the immune system to repel such invasive agents.

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Glycine intake increases the reinforcement potential of the body’s connective tissues, which may conceivably impede the advance of invasive agents (viruses or bacteria), thereby enhancing the capability of the immune system to repel such invasive agents.

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Each stage of the body’s immune response relies on the presence of many micronutrients. Examples of nutrients that have been identified as critical for the growth and function of immune cells include vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, iron, and protein (including the amino acid glutamine).

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Each stage of the body’s immune response relies on the presence of many micronutrients. Examples of nutrients that have been identified as critical for the growth and function of immune cells include vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, iron, and protein (including the amino acid glutamine).

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Vitamin C supports epithelial barrier function against pathogens and promotes the oxidant scavenging activity of the skin, thereby potentially protecting against environmental oxidative stress.

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Vitamin C supports epithelial barrier function against pathogens and promotes the oxidant scavenging activity of the skin, thereby potentially protecting against environmental oxidative stress.

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Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check. Children and adults need at least 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day for good health, but most Americans get only about 15 grams a day.

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Prebiotics support the immune system by increasing the population of beneficial microbes such as lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria, in the gut

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When our gut bacteria break down fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Humans can digest SCFAs for energy, and a symbiotic relationship between the digestive system and our colon’s microbiome ensues. Ultimately, for every gram of fiber we consume, we receive two calories of energy in the form of SCFAs.

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When prebiotics is broken down by the microorganisms in your gut, different short-chain fatty acids are created depending on the kind of prebiotic. As a result, these short-chain fatty acids do a number of things like provide energy to your colon cells, help with mucus production, and aid in inflammation and immunity.

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Prebiotic foods are high in special types of fiber that support digestive health. They promote the increase of friendly bacteria in the gut, help with various digestive problems, and even boost your immune system.

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Prebiotics are essential for healthy bacteria to thrive within your digestive tract and to ease bloating.

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Amino acids, including glycine and proline, help rebuild tissue that lines the digestive tract, keeping food particles and bacteria inside the gut where they belong, rather than allowing tiny openings to form that pass particles to the bloodstream where they trigger inflammation.

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In fact, studies in both adults and children have demonstrated that supplementing with L-glutamine was able to help to tighten the gut lining in as little as 10 DAYS. PalatinoseTM (isomaltulose) is purely based on sucrose from sugar beet. It is 100 % vegan, kosher, halal and non-GMO.

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Prebiotic foods are high in special types of fiber that support digestive health. They promote the increase of friendly bacteria in the gut, help with various digestive problems, and even boost your immune system. PalatinoseTM (isomaltulose) is purely based on sucrose from sugar beet. It is 100 % vegan, kosher, halal and non-GMO.

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Prebiotics are essential for healthy bacteria to thrive within your digestive tract and to ease bloating.

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Repairing the gut lining is often the first step in restoring overall gut health.

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L-Glutamine helps maintain a healthy stomach and intestinal lining by supporting optimal gut barrier function and cell reproduction. By enabling your enterocytes (gut cells) to regenerate more quickly, L-Glutamine helps seal the tight junctions in your gut and restores your gut lining to an optimal state even faster.

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PalatinoseTM is a naturally sourced smart carbohydrate, providing full carbohydrate energy (4kcal/g) in a more balanced way thanks to its low-glycaemic profile. By improving fat oxidation during physical activity, it prolongs the energy supply. In addition, it is the first non-cariogenic carbohydrate, gentle on teeth. PalatinoseTM (isomaltulose) is purely based on sucrose from sugar beet. It is 100 % vegan, kosher, halal and non-GMO.

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The human digestive tract contains about 400 different bacterial species that reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and promote a healthy digestive system. And lactic acid-producing bacteria are the largest inhabitant group among all. Maxi Meal contains Bacillus coagulans which is a probiotic.

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MCT can help your body make ketones, an energy source for your brain that doesn’t have carbs. MCT’s provide a very energy-dense, efficient source of fuel for the body. Maxi Meal contains coconut MCT’s (medium chain triglcyerides)

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MCT oil has been shown to increase the release of two hormones that can promote the feeling of fullness in the body: peptide YY and leptin.

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Protein is a macronutrient that is vital for children’s growth and development, especially during adolescence when they experience major growth spurts. As a rule, teen boys and girls need half a gram per pound of body weight daily. Thus, a young teenager weighing 110 pounds (48kg) needs about 50 g of protein a day.

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A good meal replacement should consist of at least 20grams of Protein, low glycemic carbohydrates, at least 5 grams of fiber, 5 grams of fats, micro nutrients (vitamins & minerals), and probiotics for gut health.

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Most meal replacement shakes are typically between 150 and 200 calories, which is nowhere near what you would eat during a meal. Maxi Meal contains 350 Calories in the forms of Proteins, Carbohydrates, and healthy fats.

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L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves, known for its calming effects. Benefits for sleep include: reduced anxiety, improved sleep quality, and mental relaxation. By increasing GABA, serotonin, and dopamine levels, it promotes a state of relaxation, allowing for a restful night’s sleep without drowsiness.

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Taurine is a type of amino acid that aids in calming anxiety levels by supporting the function of the neurotransmitter GABA, which allows the brain to shut off and encourages rest.

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L-theanine may help people fall asleep more quickly and easily at bedtime, thanks to the relaxation boost it delivers. Research also shows L-theanine can improve the quality of sleep—not by acting as a sedative, but by lowering anxiety and promoting relaxation.

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Numerous studies, both in pre-clinical and clinical settings, have investigated the interaction of magnesium with key mediators of the physiological stress response and demonstrated that magnesium plays an inhibitory key role in the regulation and neurotransmission of the normal stress response.

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Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in sleep regulation. Benefits for sleep include: reduced insomnia, balanced sleep cycles, and relaxation of the nervous system. It helps maintain healthy levels of GABA, supports muscle relaxation, and alleviates anxiety, promoting a deeper, more restful sleep.

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Inositol has been found to reduce depression, hostility, tension, and fatigue. Inositol has been found to reduce depression, hostility, tension, and fatigue.

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety. Benefits for sleep include: shorter sleep latency, improved sleep quality, increased REM sleep, and balanced sleep cycles. It helps calm an overactive mind, fostering restorative rest and reducing insomnia.

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Research in people with sleep issues has shown that taking 3 grams of glycine before bed decreases how long it takes to fall asleep, enhances sleep quality, lessens daytime sleepiness, and improves cognition.

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All B vitamins play a beneficial role in reducing anxiety and improving your mood. For instance, a study[5] published in the Journal of Functional Foods found that people who ate B vitamin-rich foods saw significant improvements in their anxiety and stress scores compared to those who didn’t eat B vitamin-rich foods.

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Vitamin B6 helps to relieve stress, yet stress depletes B6 so it is crucial that your diet supplies plentiful levels of this nutrient during stressful periods.

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GABA is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter because it blocks, or inhibits, certain brain signals and decreases activity in your nervous system. When GABA attaches to a protein in your brain known as a GABA receptor, it produces a calming effect.

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When stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, the risks for mental health problems and medical problems increase. Long-term stress increases the risk of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, substance use problems, sleep problems, pain, and bodily complaints such as muscle tension.

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Elevated stress levels can impede performance on tasks that require divided attention, working memory, retrieval of information from memory, and decision-making.

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When we’re stressed, the immune system’s ability to fight off antigens is reduced. That is why we are more susceptible to infections. The stress hormone corticosteroid can suppress the effectiveness of the immune system (e.g. lowers the number of lymphocytes).

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According to a report by the American Psychological Association, long-term stress weakens the responses of your immune system. “That’s because stress decreases the body’s lymphocytes, the white blood cells that help fight off infection.