Supplements 101

Here at PhD we always take a ‘food first’ mentality. Nothing beats a well-balanced diet, consuming a wide variety of foods that provide plenty of vitamins and minerals. However, whilst a good diet should be everyone’s priority, supplements can help to squeeze in those extra health and performance benefits.

Around two thirds of adults take dietary supplements; however, the supplement industry is littered with misinformation, with thousands of supplement companies claiming their products deliver superhuman benefits, making it impossible to know which supplements actually do work!

At PhD our supplements are formulated based on scientific evidence, alleviating the guesswork when picking which to take. In this article we are going to provide a brief insight into the positive lifestyle choices you can make by choosing to supplement with our range of health and performance products.

We believe that there are some key supplements for optimal health. Let’s take a closer look at what these are:

1) Probably no surprise that first up is PhD’s Omega-3 capsules, which contain essential fatty acids, vital for the health of the human body and mind. Omega-3 is usually found in oily fish and its benefits are widely accepted. Omega-3 can reduce blood pressure and goes a long way to assisting the prevention of heart disease.

2) In males, maintaining normal testosterone levels is also extremely important for boosting your workouts. Phd’s ZMA capsules contain Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6, a specially formulated trio of micronutrients that contribute to healthy testosterone levels and help reduce tiredness and fatigue. With the added bonus of being vegan friendly.

3) High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has sky-rocketed in popularity in recent years and is a popular addition to many peoples’ lifestyles. To maintain high-intensity exercise your body needs to be able to supply enough energy and to buffer harmful bi-products! PhD’s Creapure® capsules contain the most extensively researched form of creatine monohydrate and have been proven to increase muscle phosphocreatine by approx. 20%. Having more phosphocreatine in your muscles allows you to train for harder and longer, helping you maximise your gains in strength, power and speed.

4) A fantastic addition to Creapure® capsules would be something that deals with the lactic acid produced during high-intensity exercise. Widely known for its tingly side effects, Beta-alanine helps to lower oxidative stress and buffer lactic acid. Supplementing these two HIIT workout must-haves together will really prime your workout and boost exercise performance.

5) The final supplement within our range that should be considered for everyone looking for optimal health and performance are PhD’s Reinforce Capsules. Reinforce capsules support your bones and joints, perfect for all you hard trainers looking to aid longevity and avoid injury. Reinforce capsules contain a potent and effective formula that features key ingredients such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C. PhD’s carefully dosed blend will aid the body in combatting the stress placed on its bones and joints, making it a go-to for every hard trainer.

Keep your eyes peeled for some new products launching very soon into this range! These will be the icing on the cake to your current supplement regime.

Written by PhD Nutrition