{"id":22922,"date":"2023-05-12T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/?p=22922"},"modified":"2024-11-26T09:56:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:56:50","slug":"supplements-made-simple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/supplements-made-simple\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplements made simple"},"content":{"rendered":"

With hundreds of supplements on the market, knowing which ones to take can create some confusion. And that\u2019s understandable. Here we outline some popular supplements and their key benefits, taking a simple, no-nonsense approach to explaining how they can support you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We hope this inspires you to discover new supplements that could light up your lifestyle, whether it be through performance, vitality or general health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protein – Muscle Mass<\/b><\/h2>\n

Protein<\/b><\/a> is vital for muscle maintenance because the amino acids (the building blocks of protein) help repair and maintain muscle tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is stimulated by resistance exercise (RE) and is further stimulated by protein ingestion [<\/span>1<\/b><\/a>]. This means increasing overall protein intake is key to maximising muscle repair and hypertrophy following training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

High-protein foods include lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds and beans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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B Vitamin Complex – Energy<\/b><\/h2>\n

Vitamin B<\/b><\/a> is known for its energising effects, whether that be contributing to normal metabolism or reducing tiredness and fatigue. There are multiple types of B vitamins, each with their own benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n