6 Supplements Worth The Money

By Sean Nalewanyj

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I've wasted a disgusting amount of money on supplements over the past 25 years, but here are six I still take regularly. One, magnesium. It plays an important role in energy production, muscle function, sleep, recovery. Around half of people don't get enough from their diet, and hard training can increase your requirements even further. Just make sure to skip magnesium oxide and go with a better absorbed form like citrate or glycinate. Two, creatine, obviously. It boosts strength, increases lean body mass and even appears to have some interesting cognitive benefits. Take around 5-10 grams per day depending on your body weight, and stick to basic creatine monohydrate. The overpriced "advanced" versions aren't any better. Three, fish oil. It supports cardiovascular health, helps regulate inflammation and some research even shows improvements in training performance and recovery. Around 2-3 grams of combined EPA and DHA per day is a solid target, so make sure you're checking those on t

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