SUPPLEMENTS FOR PREP BRAIN
While caffeine has its place , especially during contest prep , excessive consumption of caffeine can have bad side effects . One way to minimize caffeine is to make sure you ’ re taking vitamins to support your own natural energy production . Some of our favourites are B12 , magnesium , and fish oil .
One of the first signs of a B12 deficiency is fatigue . Low B12 will bring less oxygen to your cells , making you feel tired . If this sounds like you , you may want to add a B12 supplement to your regimen . We recommend taking 2.4 micrograms per day . Your body will only absorb as much as it needs , and anything extra will pass through your sweat and urine .
Magnesium plays a big role in producing energy in the body . If you ’ re magnesium deficient , you ’ ll most likely feel tired and weak . There are lots of magnesium rich foods , like avocado and cashews , but sometimes low-calorie diets don ’ t allow for these high fat snacks . We recommend taking approximately 350mg of magnesium everyday .
We included fish oil on our list because these fats are important sources of energy , especially on a low calorie or low-fat diet . And did you know that your brain is made of healthy fats ? So , supplementing with 500mg of fish oil is great for increasing energy .
Life and contest prep can take a toll on your energy . If you ’ re sleeping enough , getting your meals in and exercising regularly , these supplements will definitely give you a boost !
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