Supporting References

Alcar L-Carnitine

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Bovine Colostrum

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Bovine Colostrum for pets

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The Real Benefits of Intermittent Fasting and How to Do It Right.

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What is the Health Impact on Magnesium on your Body?

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How to Quickly and Effectively Treat Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. (DOMS)

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What is a Nootropic and how can it help our mental and cognitive functions?

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What Should I Expect From Plant-Based Protein After A Workout?

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Why is protein good to consume while working out?

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Why You Should Be Consuming Collagen Protein?

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Resveratrol

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Liu, K., Zhou, R., Wang, B., & Mi, M. T. (2014). Effect of resveratrol on glucose control and insulin sensitivity: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 99(6), 1510–1519. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.113.082024

Tomé-Carneiro, J., Gonzálvez, M., Larrosa, M., García-Almagro, F. J., Avilés-Plaza, F., Parra, S., Yáñez-Gascón, M. J., Ruiz-Ros, J. A., García-Conesa, M. T., Tomás-Barberán, F. A., & Espín, J. C. (2012). Consumption of a grape extract supplement containing resveratrol decreases oxidized LDL and ApoB in patients undergoing primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a triple-blind, 6-month follow-up, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. Molecular nutrition & food research, 56(5), 810–821. https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.201100673