Smoothie Supplements and Ingredients

ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera is extracted from the aloe plant and has been credited with the ability to serve as a medicinal purpose. Aloe vera juice is used for consumption and relief of digestive issues such as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome or other benefits such as reducing stomach ulcers and alleviating heartburn.

BCAAS (branch chain amino acids)

The most important amino acids for serious exercisers are the BCCAs - Branch Chain Amino Acids. BCAAs are considered essential because human beings cannot survive without them. BCAAs are needed for the maintenance of muscle tissue and appear to preserve muscle stores of glycogen. They also help prevent muscle protein breakdown during exercise so that your body does not go into a catabolic state (break down muscle for energy).

BLUEBERRIES

A super food, rich in antioxidant.
Eating blueberries might help protect people against clogged arteries.
Research has linked blueberries with improved memory retention. Other separate studies report that blueberries may help lower cholesterol, promote the health of the urinary tract, improve night vision, and play a role in fighting several types of cancer!

EFFA'S (Essential fatty acids)

Fats our bodies can't make, so we must obtain them from food and/or supplementation. These fats (which include linoleic and linolenic acid) are very important to hormone production as well as cellular synthesis and integrity. Good sources of these fats are flaxseed oil and fish oils. These fats help maintain the suppleness and elasticity of skin. They have long been known to be necessary for the body's functioning, their deficiency results in the skin losing moisture and leading to hardening and drying etc.

L-GLUTAMINE

L-Glutamine is a vital amino acid that is required by every muscle in the body. It is one of the most important building blocks in forming the proteins that maintain cellular health and tissue repair. This amino acid has many benefits. One of them being that it is an aid for maintaining lean muscle mass tissue. It has also been linked to helping with digestive problems and making the immune system stronger.

SOYA MILK

Soya Milk is a non dairy form of milk that is made from soya beans. Soya milk has traditionally been drunk by westerners who are allergic to cows milk. This means that Soya milk is a good alternative to dairy milk for those with a lactose intolerance.
One of the other key features of Soy milk is that it contains isoflavones. These are thought to be linked with a number of health benefits including the prevention of heart disease, some cancers and osteoporosis.Isoflavones are antioxidants which help protect our cells against free radicles and oxidation. Isoflavones are not present in cow’s milk.
Soya milk is also a good source of lecithin, B vitamins and vitamin E. Vitamin E is helpful in maintaining healthy skin

SPIRU-TEIN PROTEIN POWDER

A high protein energy supplement.

SPIRULINA

Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae.
Spirulina has high amounts of protein -- between 60 to 70 percent, and all the essential amino acids. As such, spirulina is considered a complete protein. It is also a particularly rich source of other nutrients including various B vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, carotenoids, chlorophyll, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid).

Vitamin C

It is known to be a powerful antioxidant in the body.This vitamin is important for keeping body tissues, such as gums and muscles in good shape.

WHEATGRASS

Wheatgrass is one of the freshest food sources of all. It is full of vitamins and enzymes. Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant that is juiced or dried into powder form. Wheatgrass is rich in chlorophyll, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and amino acids.

ZMA

Zinc, magnesium and B6.
Zinc helps to fight infection. It is necessary for the function of a number of different enzymes. It has also been proved necessary for skin and bone growth.
Magnesium is a very important mineral for aiding muscle contraction and protein synthesis. Magnesium plays an important part in improving memory.
B6 is a vitamin which involves many functions in the body. It helps your immune system and nervous system, and aids in the metabolism of essential nutrients.