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In this blog, I am going to explain about some  Vital  Micronutrients you should consider consuming for Good Health. There are two broad categories of micronutrients in nutrition i.e.  Minerals(which are inorganic), Vitamins(organic). MINERALS Minerals are those inorganic things that are on  periodic table . It is divided into two categories: Macro-minerals(needed by body in large amount) Trace-minerals(needed by body in smaller amounts) Macro-minerals include calcium, phosphorous, potassium, sulphur, sodium, chlorine and magnesium. A lot of these are electrolytes, which tie into our fluid intake and balance. The trace minerals are elements such as iron, copper, cobalt, zinc, molybdenum, iodine and selenium. VITAMINS Vitamins are classified into two categories: Fat soluble Water soluble These category names refer to way that these different vitamins can be absorbed into body. Fat soluble vitamins are absorbed with assistance of fat via the small intestine and tend to stick around in ou

In this blog, I am going to explain about various Intra Workout Nutrition options and which one is suitable for you. Ever seen someone drinking something colorful in gyms, well let’s talk about them. Intra workout drinks are usually consumed during workout for a quick quiver of energy. They contain simple carbs(fast digesting) so that you won’t feel any heaviness in your stomach. Simple carbohydrates like dextrose, fructose, glucose are broken down expeditiously by the body to be used as energy. GOAL OF INTRA WORKOUT DRINKS HYDRATION:  During workout you must stay properly hydrated because even 2 percent dehydration can affect your performance. Due to sweating, water loss happens and one of the primary goals of the intraworkout(I.W) drinks is hydration. That’s why water is a major component in I.W drinks. ENERGIZE:  I.W drinks contain simple carbs to boost performance and amino acids to boost your recovery. ELECTROLYTE REPLENISHMENT:  Most I.W drinks contain Na+ and K+ electrolytes be

Creatine is one of the most researched, popular natural supplement. Creatine is produced endogenously, it’s synthesis predominantly occurs in liver, kidneys and to a lesser extent in pancreas. 95% of the body creatine stores are found in the skeletal muscle and remaining 5% are distributed in brain, liver, kidney and testes. Creatine is a molecule that’s produced in the body from amino acids. It stores high energy phosphate groups in the form of phospho creatine which are donated to ADP(Adenosine Bi Phosphate), regenerating it to ATP(Adenosine Tri Phosphate), the primary energy carrier in the body. Benefits of Creatine The main purpose and primary benefit for which creatine is well researched is an improvement in strength and power output during resistance exercise. When used in conjunction with resistance exercise, creatine mildly increase the lean mass(muscle mass). Indirectly, creatine also aids in negating fatigue by increasing the strength and power output. Side Effects If you co

What is Body Recomposition ? In comprehensible terms, Body Recomposition is the process of losing fat and gaining muscle concurrently. Is it attainable? As I explained in one of my blog that the calorie surplus(consuming more calories than your body needs) is the cornerstone for muscle gaining. But in some cases it is possible to gain muscle without any large calorie surplus or any surplus at all. For example, if a grossly obese person is endeavoring to lose fat, in that process he will also gain some muscle as the body will use extra energy from ungodly fat to fuel muscle gain. This is due to the law of thermodynamics – “Energy can neither be created, nor can be destroyed, but can be transformed from one form to another”. In which cases it is feasible? Newbie lifters  have best chance for body recomposition because they’re predominantly primed for muscle building. Also calories/energy can be pulled from fat to fuel muscle building. Overweight individuals  can eat in a calorie deficit

What is Citrulline? L-citrulline is one of the three dietary amino acids in the urea cycle, alongside L-arginine and L-ornithine. It is used in areas where nitric oxide is relevant, namely athletic performance, vascular health, and erectile dysfunction. Citrulline Malate? Citrulline is bound to malate, an organic salt of malic acid. It is the most researched form of citrulline. Malate is mainly responsible for the sour taste of citrulline malate. Arginine or Citrulline? Now if citrulline ultimately produces arginine in our body, why don’t we consume arginine directly? A small amount of research suggests that taking citrulline will lead to higher and more consistent arginine levels than taking arginine itself. Citrulline is very readily converted into arginine as needed and it is also better absorbed than arginine, which not only makes it a better source of arginine for the body but also eventuates in a lower rate of gastrointestinal upset. Benefits? Several studies have shown that cit