Top Summer Supplements

The season of summer is always brimming with activity. It's a fun-filled time, and it can be challenging to maintain energy levels during summer. Supplementing with a B Vitamin Complex will support energy production and reduce fatigue and lethargy. B Vitamins can also help with the following:

• Assist in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fats.
• Production of healthy red blood cells and improved cardiovascular health.
• Assist in forming neurotransmitters to help the body achieve a healthy stress response and support the nervous system.
• Improve hair and skin health.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Collagen is the main element of tendons, ligaments, muscles and skin.

The Aussie sun can be unforgiving sometimes; therefore, it is important to protect our skin against harsh rays. Alongside following the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide rule, supplementing collagen can improve skin elasticity and hydration.

Improving the skin's hydration will reduce dryness and slow the formation of wrinkles.

Collagen is also useful in helping joint and tendon health by stimulating collagen production resulting in the reduction of pain and inflammation and improving symptoms of osteoarthritis.

During those scorching summer days, recovery from a heavy gym session is essential. Supplementing with an EAA and BCAA powder can accelerate muscle recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and limit muscle breakdown.

Additionally, these amino powders usually have a good dose of electrolytes which will help replenish sodium, magnesium, and potassium lost during a sweaty session. It is essential to drink plenty of water during summer. If you are active, drinking a minimum of 3 litres daily is recommended. Filling your water bottle with EAAs can encourage you to drink more water and reduce dehydration, especially if you have spent the whole day out in the sun.

Summer nights are notorious for tossing and turning. It can be challenging in the heat to get a good night's sleep. Taking magnesium before bed can significantly improve sleep quality.

Magnesium improves sleep due to its actions in the body, including:

• Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, which signals the body to rest and relax.
• Increases the levels of GABA, which is a neurotransmitter responsible for calming down brain activity and inducing relaxation
• Relaxing muscles and reducing muscle tension and cramps also reduces Restless Leg Syndrome.
• Reducing anxiety symptoms, one of the leading causes of insomnia, by calming the nervous system.