Food Supplements for Sport, Health, and Wellness

What are food supplements for and what are they?

Food supplements or also called food supplements have a very specific purpose, they are substances of various kinds that serve to supplement your diet with added nutrients such as vitamins or minerals, reducing potential health risks. A diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, adequate protein, and healthy fats should generally provide all the nutrients needed for good health.

The food supplement can be found in the form of:

• Pills
• Powders
• Tablets
• Capsules in gel
• Extracts or liquids

and you don't need a doctor's prescription or prescription to buy a supplement.

People especially athletes take dietary supplements for several reasons:

• To lose or gain weight
• To restore lost nutrients
• To build more muscle tissue
• To support physical functions such as vision
• To improve sleep
• To increase energy.

Eating a variety of healthy foods is the best way to get the nutrients you need. However, some people don't get enough vitamins and minerals, especially those who play a lot of sports, so supplementation is necessary.

Do dietary supplements cause side effects? Are there any contraindications?

In high doses, some substances can have negative effects and become harmful to one's body. To protect the health of buyers, supplements can therefore only be legally sold with an appropriate recommendation on the label. permitted daily dose and a warning statement not to exceed that dose, if you follow the guidelines there will be no danger.

Taking too much of a dietary supplement or Combining multiple supplements can be extremely dangerousAn overdose of stimulant products could raise your blood pressure to dangerously high levels, putting you at risk of heart attack or stroke. Taking fat-binding supplements along with laxatives or diuretics could cause diarrhea, fluid loss, and electrolyte imbalance. Misuse of products that pose a risk of liver or kidney damage only increases the risk of life-threatening organ failure.

Additionally, some vitamins and minerals can affect the absorption or effectiveness of certain medications (including blood thinners, some antacids, and antibiotics). Be sure to carefully read the labels on prescription and over-the-counter medications and discuss all medications and supplements you take and potential interactions with your doctor.

When should food supplements be taken, before or after meals?

With all the dietary supplements on the market, it can be difficult to determine the best time to take them. Product labels generally recommend taking them with meals, which increases your body's ability to absorb the nutrients they contain. This also reduces the risk of nausea and stomach upset.

For the fat-soluble vitamins that is, for vitamins A, D, E and K it is recommended to take them after meals to allow your stomach to absorb them better and cause less irritation.

Each vitamin has a different functioning, people will decide the most appropriate moment of the day to take them according to their needs.

Always take your supplement and follow the directions on the label. To improve absorption, some dietary supplements should be taken with food; others are recommended on an empty stomach. Fat-soluble vitamins should be taken with a meal containing some fat to promote absorption.

Description of food supplements

There are several types of natural herbal supplements that help the body balance body weight and support metabolism.

Dietary supplements contain concentrated forms of various nutrients that are absorbed by our bodies. They may include vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, amino acids, and enzymes.

Fgm04 offers different types of supplements:

• Diet Protein Meal Replacement
• liquid supplements
• Capsule

The immune system involves many different cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect us from foreign bodies, infections, and other diseases. It can only function optimally in the presence of adequate nutrients.

Uses

The meal replacement It should be taken once or twice a day. Two scoops are sufficient at lunch or dinner, while just one is enough for a snack.

We recommend taking 20 to 40 mL of liquid supplement per day, adding plenty of water.

The capsule They should be taken with plenty of water, you can take 2-3 a day.

These are generic and general indications, for each product refer to the instruction booklet included.

Ingredients and Active Principles

The most frequent substances contained in our products are the following:

Aloe vera: It is a thick, short-stemmed plant whose leaves store water. Aloe vera juice is rich in nutrients, containing important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, C, E, and folic acid, which are beneficial to our body. Aloe vera also contains numerous enzymes that help break down sugars and fats, facilitating digestive processes. It also helps reduce stomach and intestinal irritation, acting as an anti-inflammatory.

Pineapple: It contains antioxidants, thus reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. It is also rich in enzymes that aid digestion after eating.

Bitter Orange: It is the type of orange commonly used to make orange marmalade. Bitter orange oils, extracts, and supplements are consumed for their health benefits. It aids weight loss, aids digestion, prevents fungal skin infections, and improves blood pressure.

Folic acid: It is a type of B vitamin commonly found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole grains, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and spinach. It also prevents neural tube defects and cancer. It also helps reduce levels of homocysteine, an inflammatory molecule linked to the development of heart disease.

Artemisia: It is a genus of small herbs or shrubs found in northern temperate regions. It belongs to the important plant family Asteraceae. It is useful for treating coughs, stomach and intestinal disorders, colds, measles, diabetes, yellow skin, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, and muscle weakness.

Burdock: Burdock root is a vegetable native to northern Asia and Europe, although it now grows in the United States as well. The plant's roots are very deep and long, and are brown or black on the outside. This ingredient is a powerhouse of antioxidants capable of removing toxins from the blood and also helps inhibit certain types of cancer.

Birch: Birch sap is rich in numerous amino acids, minerals, enzymes, proteins, antioxidants and vitamins, it is excellent in smoothies and is an effective post-workout hydrator thanks to the electrolytes it contains.

Bioflavonoids: They are found in citrus peel, rosehips, or blackcurrants. Bioflavonoids have been used in alternative medicine to help increase vitamin C levels, improve blood circulation, and as antioxidants to treat allergies, viruses, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions.

Green Coffee: What color is a coffee bean? After roasting, it turns brown; before, it's green. Here are some of the benefits green coffee provides to the body: it aids weight loss, regulates blood sugar levels, and has anti-aging properties. Finally, it improves energy levels, concentration, and mood.

Milk Thistle: Silymarin is the main active ingredient in milk thistle. Silymarin is both an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It is used as a natural treatment for those suffering from liver problems such as cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disease.

Macerated Chestnut: Chestnuts have several benefits for our body. They reduce cholesterol levels and stabilize blood sugar levels. They also contain fat-soluble B vitamins that promote healthy skin, produce red blood cells, and improve brain function.

Gotu Kola: It's rich in amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals, which provide powerful nutrients for the skin. Amino acids are an excellent moisturizing ingredient for soothing rough and irritated skin. It also lowers blood sugar levels, helps heal wounds, and improves mood.

L-carnitine: It's an amino acid that plays a vital role in improving athletic performance. It's the nutrient that transports fatty acids from the blood to the mitochondria, the energy that powers cells. It also helps improve endurance by inhibiting the buildup of lactic acid, a major cause of fatigue during exercise.

Fenugreek: One of the most common reasons men use fenugreek supplements is to increase testosterone levels. Fenugreek can also help with metabolic conditions, such as diabetes, and can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Phosphatidylcholine: It's a phospholipid attached to a choline particle. Phospholipids contain fatty acids, glycerol, and phosphorus. They help relieve the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, which can cause inflammation in the digestive tract. It also promotes lipolysis, or the breakdown of fat in the body. Too much fat can cause the formation of lipomas, painful and benign fatty tumors. Most are surgically removed.

Griffonia: Your body uses it to produce serotonin, a chemical messenger that sends signals between nerve cells. It increases serotonin levels, reducing depression. 5-HTP can increase feelings of fullness, leading you to eat less and lose weight. Weight loss can increase the production of hormones that make you feel hungry.

Vitamin B: Affects the immune response. The body requires B vitamins to produce immune cells. There are several types of B vitamins that prevent disease and boost the immune system, including pyridoxine (B6), thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), and others. These vitamins are essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.

Food should be the primary source of B vitamins, but several factors can lead to vitamin deficiencies, including a lack of a varied diet (including food sources rich in B vitamins). Foods such as green vegetables, beef liver, tuna, salmon, grains, onions, chicken, and chickpeas are excellent sources of vitamin B6.

Green tea: Native to China and India, it has been used for centuries worldwide for its health benefits. Green tea consumption is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality, including cardiovascular disease. It also helps lower cholesterol levels and promotes weight loss. Some studies have demonstrated the positive effects of green tea on various types of cancer.

Rhodiola rosea: It reduces stress, fights fatigue, helps reduce symptoms of depression, and improves brain function.

Lecithin: It lowers cholesterol, improves heart health, aids digestion, and can even combat the symptoms of dementia.