Curcumin is the yellow pigment associated with the curry spice – turmeric. Over the last 10 years, Curcumin has been one of the most researched substances within functional medicine due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Supplementation
Here at Human Performance Hub, we are big fans of the supplement Chlorella. Wolfgang Unsold was the first coach to introduce us to this supplement over 18 months ago, and we have since seen great results from its use.
Here at Human Performance Hub, we are a big believer in pre-workout nutrition (nutrition around workouts), as workouts offer an excellent opportunity to get nutrients into the body through enhanced insulin sensitivity (Muscles open themselves up for refuelling). The most beneficial supplement you can take around training is a quality amino acid complex.
With today’s hectic schedules it is not always possible to eat the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables needed for optimal health. A quality greens drink is a convenient way of ensuring you keep your nutrition on point.
Here at Human Performance Hub, we are big believers in magnesium supplementation benefits. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for optimal health and performance; here are some of the reasons why:
We’ve already outlined the importance of Vitamin D in a previous article: Everything you need to know about vitamin D.
However, we thought it essential ttopay closer attention to the lesser-known vitamin K as we are starting to discover that it is equally important.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3. It can affect as many as 2,000 genes in your body.
Even when every effort is made to eat a nutritionally complete diet, it is nearly impossible to get the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals you need for optimal health and vitality.
Before we delve into the foundation supplements we recommend here at Human Performance Hub, we must address quality. Today’s market is flooded with supplements promising the world but in reality delivering very little.
Firstly it must be stated that supplements are by definition a supplement to a healthy diet and lifestyle, not a replacement for it. People get fat and tired because they don’t exercise, don’t sleep, expose themselves to toxins, have too much stress and eat poorly.