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Myth or fact? Do vegans gain less muscle than omnivores?

Picture this scenario: You head to the gym several times a week, you’ve fine-tuned your workout routine to create maximum muscle gains, yet you feel something is lacking? Perhaps your diet? Or more specifically your protein intake is what’s lacking.


There have been many hotly debated topics in the sports nutrition world in recent years. The battle between if and when you should have a pre or post workout meal, which protein is best and nutrient timing have all been hot contenders and widely debated.


Additionally, in recent years, vegan or plant-based diets have surged in popularity. This is due to their positive impacts on your health such as boosting heart health by lowering bad cholesterol levels, as well as reducing the amount of saturated fat in our daily diets. As such, these types of diets are becoming more and more prevalent in our society with more restaurants then ever offering plant-based options. Unsurprisingly, this diet has entered the athletic space. A common dilemma facing many vegan athletes, is will a vegan diet decrease my muscle mass and prevent me from gaining muscle?


We already know the importance of protein throughout the body as an essential macro-nutrient as well as it’s shining role in enhancing our exercise performance. If you want to find out more about how protein works in the body click here.

Surprisingly it is actually a pretty simple process building strength and muscle – striking the perfect balance between exercise and eating food – something that everyone vegan or not does. Throwing the scales out by eating too little or workout too hard can be detrimental to building and maintaining muscle mass.


We know that muscle mass is determined by the ever so delicate balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) as well as muscle protein breakdown (MPB).


Following this process, the next logical step is making sure that you are getting enough protein. After all proteins are the building blocks of muscle and so many other essential bodily processes and functions. Protein has been shown to positively impact MPS, however the extent to which it does depends largely on the amino acid content and composition.

This is when diet comes into play.

 

For non-vegan’s high protein and amino acid foods include: meat such as chicken, beef, pork, turkey as well as dairy products and eggs.

Additionally, there are various protein powders such as whey-based protein or WPI as well as casein, collagen and egg just to name a few.

When it comes down to thinking what actually makes up the basis of a plant-based diet, many of us fall into the trap of thinking it is just salads and other leafy greens which lack protein and amino acids.  Fortunately, the plant-based diet is filled with many plant-based protein alternatives that are beyond what might come first to one’s mind such as leafy greens.

High amino acid plant protein sources include: quinoa, edamame, tempeh and tofu, buckwheat and amaranth, hemp seeds, spirulina, brown rice, quinoa, nutritional yeast. You can also pair foods to create a complete protein such as: a peanut butter sandwich, rice and beans, pita bread with hummus, roasted nuts and seeds as well as pasta and peas.

Clearly, it is still possible to get a full range of essential amino acids into your diet despite following a non-traditional plant-based lifestyle. It all comes down to striking a balance. Plant based diets have many benefits for our overall health including: reducing our intake of saturated fats, reducing inflammation throughout the body, keeps your heart healthy, a diet that is naturally high in fibre and other essential nutrients, helps to prevent diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.



Our verdict: Neither diet has ‘more’ or ‘special’ benefits when it comes to gaining muscle, it all comes down to making sure you have the perfect balance of essential nutrients to match MPS and MPB. We at Athletic Sport know that outside the gym, you have a life too, so we love the idea of a flexitarian diet approach which essentially takes the best of both diets and packs it into one!

What’s your thoughts? Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below

Protein is perhaps the most readily available and widely used sports supplement worldwide. Whether you are an elite professional athlete or kickstarting your fitness journey, protein is an essential ingredient to reaching your health and fitness goals.

However, you mightn't realise that amino acids are linked to protein surprisingly and excitingly.  We know that protein builds muscle, but what builds protein? 

Proteins are, in fact, made from chains of amino acids. These chains can be arranged in combinations that are never-ending. Despite this, there are only 20 amino acids that can make and form proteins. Without getting too scientific, if you think you don't know what these are, think again. If you've ever heard of or even used EAA's (essential amino acids) and BCAA's (branched-chain amino acids), then guess what, my friend, you may be more familiar with amino acids than you think. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein!

There are 20 amino acids, with nine of the twenty amino acids are known as essential (EAA); this is because they cannot be made or synthesised by the body. Instead, they have to be provided by a food or drink source. Our own Amino's EAA & BCAA energy contains all nine essential amino acids as well as 11 non-essential amino acids (BCAA). This is the ultimate product to protect your muscles from unnecessary stress during your workout as well as improve and shorten recovery times post-workout. Amino's aren't just important for your workout, and they are necessary for good health too. We've added a few extra health-boosting ingredients to make our amino's the ultimate product to kickstart and reach your goals for the day not only in the gym but also in your day to day life. Added Acetyl-L-Carnitine gives a boost to concentration as well as fat synthesis.

Protein is an essential macro-nutrient needed throughout life's stages to create, maintain and renew cells. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, each playing a starring role in helping you achieve your health and fitness goals. Throughout life, our protein requirements are ever-changing. To stop muscle depletion as we age, it's important to reach our individual macro and micronutrient needs. So we already know what amino acids are and how they work in the body by protecting the muscle from unnecessary stress; how is a protein different?

Protein and exercise go hand in hand, and it should come as no surprise that protein can help enhance your workouts. You've heard it time and time again that protein is key I you want to see results. Protein is essential for the turnover and repair of muscle cells, creation and synthesis action of hormones and enzymes throughout the body. Protein is required by our bodies from infancy right through to senior ages to stop muscle depletion. Typical protein requirements for men are around 100g per day and 75g per day for women.

Here at Athletic sport, we want to nourish the athlete within all of us, and this is why our specially formulated whey protein powder contains the highest protein content on the market, which means that you can easily reach your individual protein needs. We've also jazzed it up by adding collagen peptides that are easily absorbed and get straight to work in supporting muscle growth and maintenance. Collagen stores within the body decline naturally as we age. Despite this, collagen is a major component of connective tissues in body parts such as muscles, tendons, skin and ligaments. This collagen works by strengthening your bones as well as providing skin with structure, which is important for healthy aging.

Similar to how pre-workout gets in you in the zone both physically and mentally to workout at your best, protein plays are starring role in your recovery post-workout. This protein gets to work repairing damage to muscle fibres, formulating new growth and restoring energy levels. No matter if you want to bulk up and see those gains or just maintain your current physique, protein is key to maintaining your current muscle mass even as you age.

So, what's the best time to consume protein and amino acids?  To get the best results, timing is everything. Amino's are best consumed around 15 minutes prior to working out and then during your workout. Protein works best when consumed within 30 minutes of completing a workout.

In the wide world of nutritional supplements, creatine has been hailed time and time again for its ability to help giving a boost to your athletic performance. In fact, creatine has been backed time and time again by scientific research world-wide. In recent years, studies have shown that creatine also has protective benefits. In particular slowing down the progression of neurological diseases. Our exclusively formulated creatine micronized monohydrate is 100% pure and is the most extensively researched creatine on the market. Meaning it is absorbed efficiently by the gut (more to come on the benefits of good gut health) and a bonus is no bloating! We are proud that we have no fillers or by-products, just pure creatine to bring out the athlete in you. No matter if you are a weekend warrior or a gym junkie ninja, Athletic Sport Creatine Micronized Monohydrate is the secret ingredient you need to build and maintain muscle.

Creatine is in fact a naturally occurring substance in your body.  95% of your body’s natural supply is stored within our muscle cells in the form of phosphocreatine. The remaining 5% is found in other places such as kidney, liver and brain. You might think – why supplement, if it is naturally occurring? Well, many factors influence naturally occurring creatine stores such as hormone fluctuations, dietary influences such as how much meat you are eating, as well as physiological factors like amount of muscle mass. Taking all these factors into account can leave you with a less than ideal stores of naturally occurring creatine. This is where Athletic Sport Creatine Micronized Monohydrate comes in.

Supplementation of creatine helps to fill any voids, ultimately allowing your body to produce more ATP also known as Adenosine triphosphate. Simply putting it, ATP is the energy currency of the body. The more ATP within your body, the better your performance in the gym will be. Adding creatine helps to keep your endurance up so that your 10^th rep, is just as easy as your first rep!

For those of us who want to build up, gain and maintain muscle, regularly incorporating creatine into your workout regime will help you achieve your goal. No matter if you’re a seasoned gym junkie or a ‘once in a while’ gym goer creatine can benefit you.  Athletic Sport Creatine Micronized Monohydrate is formulated to help improve your bodies muscles mass providing both short and long-term muscle fibre growth. Among other things, creatine helps to prevent muscle breakdown and improves signalling also known as talking between cells so that muscle repair and growth is more effective.

It’s just not the gains that creatine helps to sustain: The benefits of regularly incorporating creatine micronized monohydrate as part of a workout routine has a wide range of benefits such as helping you stay in the zone while in the gym, helping to zone out other distractions. Post workout it helps you to recover faster and reduces that all too familiar ‘ouch’ feeling post leg workout day. Faster recovery time enables you to maximise your day and get along with all the other tasks that come along with being a 21^st century go getter.

When it comes down to it, creatine is a useful and effective supplement providing a range of health benefits for your athletic performance as well as your overall health. Our favourite way to enjoy creatine is mixed with our Kamikaze pre-workout, or if you are after a post-workout style refreshment, mixing our Aminos BCAA, creatine and water is a refreshingly delicious drink. You can view our entire range of supplements here.

When it comes to sports nutrition, many nutrients can make all the difference between feeling good the next day or feeling like you could curl up in bed and binge on your favourite Netflix series for hours at a time. Whether you’re an elite athlete or more of a weekend warrior, essential amino acids are a key nutrient that can benefit you and your recovery after training. 

Amino acids work similarly to the way that protein does in the body. It helps to support muscle growth and recovery. This is why you will often hear your gym enthusiast buddies discuss the perfect timing of when to take your protein shake post-workout – stay tuned. More to come!

Although they can often get confused with each other, protein and amino acids are not the same thing. Protein powders boost your total protein and contribute to your diet, both supporting muscles and filling calorie gaps in your diet. Amino acids, on the other hand, target diverse yet specific areas of your metabolism. So, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty and explore amino acids and, more importantly, how they can help you reach your fitness goals, whether that be to bulk up, lean down or even just maintain your current physique.

It’s no secret that protein is one of the major building blocks of muscles. However, did you know that amino acids are the building blocks of protein? So, let’s look a little further at Amino Acids.

A little-known fun fact about amino’s is there are only 20 amino acids that make up proteins. However, the actual number of combinations in which these can be arranged is never-ending. Of these, 20 amino acids, eight are essential, meaning that they cannot be made by the body and must be provided by a food source. These amino acids are isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine.

So how do EAA'S fit into your pre-workout picture?

If you think of your body as a car, it needs proper fuel in order to run. Amino acids can be that pre-fuel to help your body firstly have the stamina to last the entire workout as well as recover post workout. Remember those essential amino acids that you needed to source. Well three of them benefit you directly both during and especially in the post-workout phase: leucine, isoleucine and valine or as they are often termed BCAA’S (branched-chain amino acids). The benefits of amino acids include decreased muscle soreness (yes, reducing that DOMS feeling!), preventing muscle wastage, and increasing muscle growth.

Instead of heading to your liver to be metabolised, these three amigos take a direct route via the bloodstream and go straight to work, helping your muscles post-workout. The role of these BCAA’s is to assist with protein synthesis and also prevent deterioration of your muscles. So, no matter if you’re looking to gain or maintain your muscle mass, BCAA’s are important. 

So, when’s the ideal time to take BCAA’s? During a workout is when you want to be fuelling your muscles with BCAA’S this is so you can have the energy to make it through your workout.

However, you can also take them pre and post-workout to both fuels and help your muscle repair and recover. 

Here at Athletic Sport, we have a tasty range of Amino’s EAA and BCAA energy in a delicious blue raspberry, pineapple strawberry and strawberry kiwi.

If you are after something with a little more kick, our creatine may be the solution for you!  Creatine is often touted as the number one supplement to improve your gym performance.  Creatine can be consumed either as part of a pre-workout blend or on its own. The effects of creatine include enhanced muscle definition and growth, enhanced strength and improve overall athletic performance. Interestingly enough, many scientific studies do back creatine for its ability to improve athletic performance. This is because creatine is indeed a naturally occurring substance in the body being produced from the amino acids arginine and glycine.

If I were to ask you right now what you knew about estrogen, chances are you’d think back to your high school biology lesson that estrogen is a sex hormone found in women.  Truthfully, you wouldn’t be wrong. Estrogen is a vital hormone for females, especially in terms of reproductive health. However, what you mightn’t know is men also need it to maintain good health. Estrogen is not only naturally produced but can also be found in a variety of food, drink and even packaging. Striking the perfect balance of estrogen levels can prove to be a challenge in our always-on-the-go fast-paced world. High estrogen levels can develop in both females and males, ultimately negatively affecting our health long term.

Diving back towards high school and the science 101 basics, estrogen is one of the primary sex hormones specific to women, and it is responsible for that transition through puberty and regulation of the female reproductive system. There are, in fact, three variants of estrogen – estrone, estradiol and estriol. Out of these three variants, oestradiol is the strongest, and it has a role in both male and female bodies, with female’s having a much higher concentration.

Unlike regulating the reproductive system, in men, stable estradiol levels help to maintain bone strength and health, nitric oxide production and good brain health.  Striking that picture-perfect balance of estrogen levels can prove to be quite a challenge with all the stressors of a modern, fast-paced lifestyle. Stress, whether it be physical or emotional, can be a catalyst to increasing estrogen levels. Factors that contribute to stress are smoking, drinking, poor diet and a lack of exercise.

High estrogen levels affect, among many things, affects the brain specifically and amplify mood-related disorders such as anxiety, depression and other-stress related mental illnesses.

Symptoms of high estrogen levels in females include weight gain, fatigue, low sex drive, bloating, depression, anxiety, brain fog, mood swings, insomnia and in more severe cases, endometriosis which can lead ultimately to infertility.

In males’ symptoms include weight gain, anxiety, depression, gynecomastia or man boobs, insomnia, mood swings, low sex drive and, in more severe cases, can cause an enlarged prostate.

Additionally, to our naturally produced estrogen, artificial and estrogen producing products can be found in foods, plastics and even water, by estrogen producing products. These include phthalates, parabens and benzophenones.

In a perfect world, we could eat a clean and refined diet 24/7 and exercise daily, however being truly realistic, some days we get there, and other days life throws everything else at us.

Enjoying a balanced diet rich in cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts. As well as getting around three hours of moderate exercise per week is one way to lower estrogen levels.

If you are after an extra boost, that’s where athletic sport comes in. Estro-x dim estrogen balance formula has been designed by us for you to help improve your health. EstroX helps to maintain balanced estrogen levels, promote detoxification in the body, help with weight loss and additionally support liver health.

Digestive health is one of the latest trends to hit the wellness world in recent years, and for a good reason too. It’s no secret that many benefits are linked to having a healthy and well-functioning digestive system. Just a simple google search reveals so many perks of good gut health. A well-functioning digestive system does more than just absorb the nutrients from your food – although that in itself is pretty remarkable!

A healthy gut has many benefits. Good gut health is linked to boosting your mood, better night sleeps, healthier skin, hair and nails, keeping your cardiovascular health in tip-top shape, as well as keeping your immune system strong, helping your body to fight colds and flus effectively.

Here at Athletic Sport, we understand the importance of an operational digestive system, not only for the reasons mentioned above but for your wellbeing and comfort. Nobody enjoys feeling bloated and sluggish. This is why we create products to help you be the best version of yourself; no matter if you are in the gym, the office or home, digezyme is your secret weapon to excelling at your day.

Our digezyme has been formulated to help you on your journey to good health, no matter what stage you are at. Digezyme has been created to help support a more effective digestive system. It works by helping to ease bloating by expelling unnecessary waste from the body. It also plays a crucial role in increasing your energy levels and that all-important boost to the immune system. Digezyme is formulated from naturally occurring enzymes within the body, which help to properly digest food and absorb the all-important energy and nutrients for good health.

• Amylase is a digestive enzyme with more than one key feature. First up, it helps to digest food by breaking the bonds in carbohydrates and resistant starches. This enables a quick and efficient energy source for the body. It also ensures that your body maximises its nutrient absorption throughout the whole digestive process.

• Protease is an important digestive enzyme needed for the breakdown of proteins, both from animals and plants, into amino acids. Amino acids play many roles in the body, from building proteins to synthesising hormones. Protease is needed to ensure that the amino acids from proteins can be stored and used throughout the body.

• Lipase is a digestive enzyme that helps your body digest fats. Lipase plays a vital role in the digestion and transport of fatty acids throughout the body. Fatty acids have many essential functions in the body. Most importantly, they are a source of energy.

• Lactase is an enzyme needed to break down lactose, otherwise known as the sugar found in milk and other dairy products, which gives it its sweetness. Lactase converts lactose into simple sugars, glucose and galactose, providing a source of energy for the body and reducing any digestive discomforts.

Athletic Sport changes the way that you work out! Fuelling your body with the nutrients it needs helps you to boss your day and boost your overall health.

When it comes to the world of nutrition, one of the most hotly debated topics is fat. Is fat good, or is it bad for your health?

Healthy fats can help protect you from heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer, to name a few chronic health conditions. The benefits of healthy fats mainly revolve around improving and maintaining good heart health.

While these benefits are impressive, it's important to remember that when it comes to your waistline, all fats have around the same number of calories.

Here is a quick breakdown of the types of fats:

• Saturated

Mostly found within animal products, high-fat meats and dairy products. These fats, when consumed in excess, will have negative consequences for your health.

• Trans

Found in highly processed foods such as fried foods, processed snack foods and margarine/lard. It is best to avoid these fats altogether when possible.

• Monounsaturated

A helpful fat that can reduce levels of cholesterol and overall improve heart health. Found in foods such as almond butter, nuts, avocado, peanut oil and vegetable oil.

• Polyunsaturated

These fats are termed essential because the body cannot produce them. Instead, they need to be sourced from the diet from foods like oily fish, chia seeds, tofu and canola oil.

Out of all the macronutrients, fat is the most concentrated in calories with nine calories per gram. This is twice as many as carbohydrates or protein. Overall reducing the total amount of fat that you consume will not only help you lose weight, but it will also improve your health in the long term.

Here are some heart-healthy foods to include in moderate amounts in your diet:

• Avocado

A foodie's delight, this creamy fruit is rich with monounsaturated fats. This is primarily in the form of oleic acid.

Some easy ways to enjoy avocado are:

• In a dip with lemon juice, chilli and garlic
• As an addition to a salad
• Spread over crusty bread

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and other cold-pressed oils

A good olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, including oleic acid and polyphenols. These give it it's yellow/ dark green tinge.

Some ways to enjoy EVOO are:

• Use in salad dressings
• Served over cooked vegetables
• For cooking and pan-frying

• Nut butter and nuts

A healthy high-fat food providing a good dose of healthy unsaturated fats. Additionally, they also contain a variety of different nutrients, so enjoy a variety in your diet. The best way to enjoy nuts is either raw or dry roasted.

Some ways to enjoy nuts are:

• An alternative to snacking on chips
• A tasty addition to stir-fry’s and pasta dishes
• In a pesto
• In a salad

When it comes to good health, it is essential to enjoy a wide variety of foods to reap the maximum benefits. Don't believe all the hype about fats and remember everything is best in moderation.

Food is the primary source of our nutrients, however one nutrient in particular is actually best absorbed through the skin via sunlight. Formed by the the action of sunlight on skin, Vitamin D is in fact, it is a cross between a vitamin and hormone.

For years vitamin D has been associated with good bones, but did you know it also has benefits for your fitness levels. Here are 3 things you didn’t know about Vitamin D.

You only need to be outside for a short period of time

Because vitamin D is formed through sunlight on the skin, exposing your arms, hands and face for 10 minutes a day every second day is generally enough to meet your vitamin D requirements.

Having said this however, it’s important to note that different skin tones and locations have different requirements. Olive and darker skin tones need around 3x more exposure then their fairer counterparts. If you live in a moderately sunny location such as the Gold Coast Australia, you’d need less exposure then other locations like Melbourne Australia. So, remember to slip, slop slap and always be sun safe!

Vitamin D has more than one function

Vitamin D is critical to having a healthy immune system by acting as a ‘light switch in your body turning on and off genes and processes that are needed to maintain health. Your immune cells have Vitamin D receptors. The active Vitamin D is key to activating key peptides in your immune system that trigger a strong antimicrobial response allowing your body to quickly and effectively fight off invaders before they develop into a full-blown infection.

Vitamin D also works by improving the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the body. This means it can help you to achieve strong bones and teeth as well as maintaining healthy nerve and muscle function. Our adrenal court is enriched with vitamin D to help recover post exercise as well as maintain good health overall.

Mushrooms can create their own Vitamin D

Did you know that mushrooms have a unique ability to produce vitamin D after exposure to UV light?

This can then be passed onto us when we eat them. A handy and useful tip for those who mightn’t meet their needs through sunlight alone. To maximise your vitamin D absorption, leave store brought mushrooms in the sun for 1 hour before eating them. A simple way to boost your vitamin D levels.

Enjoying a wide and varied diet is key to achieving and maintaining good health no matter if you’re a wellness warrior or wanting to make small sustainable changes to improve your health.

How many times a day do you eat? There is SO much information and advice out there that it can be at times hard to separate the fact from fiction. No matter what goal you are looking to achieve whether that be muscle gain, weight loss or maintenance. Is there a certain amount of times we should eat each day? Let’s find out:

If You Want To Gain Muscle

If you want to make those gains in the gym, you know that your nutrition is a crucial part of making that happen. Therefore, you should ideally be aiming to eat around six small meals a day and eat regularly. By breaking down the three main meals, this helps you to avoid feeling sluggish and keeps your digestive system in tip-top order. Eat your meals around three to four hours apart to see the best results.

If You Are Wanting To Lose Weight

Do you want to shift those pesky unwanted kilos? Having three good quality meals a day is a part of the key to making this happen. Nourishing your body with good quality wholegrains and protein helps keep you feeling full and energised throughout the day. It is also essential to make sure that you include breakfast every day. Whys this? Breakfast nearly ‘breaks the fast’ and sets your metabolism up and controls your hunger levels throughout the day. Without breakfast, it’s a lot harder to resist the cookies in the jar or drive-through.

If You Are Wanting To Maintain Your Weight

You’d probably be shocked to know that knowing how many times a day to eat to lose weight or gain muscle is relatively simple compared to weight maintenance. Why is this? Well, we each have our own unique needs as well as schedule. So, what’s the answer here? It depends on what suits you and your lifestyle. For those of us who are naturally inclined to snack throughout the day, choosing to eat six smaller meals is an excellent way to go. This stops you from overindulging. Or if three meals a day is more your style, ensuring you have a good quality protein and carbohydrate in each meal helps keep you feeling full and energised.

So, there you have it, the bizarre truth on how many times a day we really should be eating.

There’s nothing more frustrating than putting in all the hard work at the gym, eating clean only to have some stubborn fat that won’t move. Fat, especially around the abdominal area, can be tough to shift. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. If you want to rid yourself of stubborn fat once and for all, here’s how.

Here at Athletic Sport, we know that for good health a variety of nutrients are required by the body daily. Specific nutrients, however, can enhance your metabolism, boost your mood and increase strength. This is what inspired us to create our best-selling supplement range.  To move stubborn fat once and for all, Acetyl-L-Carnitine or ALCAR is critical.

What is ALCAR?

ALCAR is an amino acid that is naturally produced by the body to generate energy. It’s also found in a supplement form Athletic Sports Acetyl-L-Carnitine and animal sources such as red meat.

What does ALCAR do?

Like a jack of all trades, ACLAR has many functions within the body. Whether you want to improve your performance in the gym, the office or even your recovery time ALCAR is your secret weapon to success

In particular, ACLAR can

• Boost your mood and brain function, allowing you to perform your best whether that be at work or in your studies.
• Helps you to recover faster post-exercise and reduce fatigue due to glycogen retention.
• Improves overall energy levels and can, in particular, improve muscle function, cardiovascular function and cognitive levels
• Utilises the body’s existing fat stores as energy helping you to shift stubborn fat that diet and exercise alone aren’t enough.

When to take ACLAR?

For the best results, we recommend taking ACLAR around 30 minutes before your exercise or workout. If you want an extra boost, you can also add in Aminos EAA or Kamikaze Pre-Workout.

When it comes to reaching your health and fitness goals, ACLAR has more than one use in the body. Whether you want to shift stubborn fat, improve your focus or enhance your workout, this supplement is your secret weapon.