Sports and nutrition supplements

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Sports supplements

Sports supplements are classified by consumption into pre-workout supplements, intra-workout supplements, and recovery supplements.

Pre-workout supplements (pre-workouts or PWO) are generally designed to prepare for intense exertion: they can increase focus, blood flow to muscles, provide energy (in the form of glucose, sugar, or other carbohydrates), and provide additional vitamins or microelements. To achieve an additional "pump," stimulants, usually caffeine, are added to pre-workout supplements.

Before training, you can use both manufacturer-created blends and concentrated single-ingredient supplements. Commonly used are:

- L-arginine, which helps muscles get nutrients,

- Beta-alanine, which increases muscle endurance during high-intensity workouts,

- Inosine, which increases endurance,

- L-citrulline, which reduces muscle pain and fatigue,

- BCAA, which reduces muscle pain

Supplements commonly used during workouts are designed to replenish energy (various carbohydrates), reduce muscle pain (amino acids, especially BCAA), and restore microelement balance (electrolytes). Supplements during sports training depend on the type of training and the pre-workout supplements consumed.

Post-workout sports supplements are usually proteins, amino acids (for faster muscle recovery), and carbohydrates (for energy restoration).

Protein

For maintaining lean muscle mass, protein is a very important food supplement. Depending on the calorie intake and exercise intensity, protein can help both lose weight and gain muscle mass. When losing weight, fat mass decreases along with muscle mass, so to preserve muscle mass, sufficient protein intake is necessary. To gain muscle mass, one needs to consume more calories than are expended, and it is best that these calories come from protein.

If protein intake from food is insufficient, protein supplements can be used, which are usually consumed as protein shakes. Most protein supplements are made from whey; you can identify them by labels like Whey protein or WPC (whey protein concentrate). For those with lactose intolerance, it is better to use lactose-free whey isolate or plant-based vegan proteins.

Protein is not only consumed in shake form – to improve nutrition, high-carbohydrate snacks can be replaced with protein bars with a high protein concentration or protein pancakes.

Amino acids

Proteins consist of amino acids, so if you want faster muscle recovery and healing after a workout, these sports supplements are an excellent choice.

Amino acids are often grouped into

- BCAAs (Branched-chain amino acids), which include valine, leucine, and isoleucine. These sports supplements are important for maintaining lean muscle mass, making them suitable for both weight loss and muscle recovery after workouts;

- EAAs (essential amino acids) – amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own. EAAs consist of 9 amino acids, including the three that make up BCAAs;

- Individual amino acids. Glutamine (l-glutamine), intended for muscle formation and recovery, is often used as a sports supplement. L-arginine and beta-alanine are also used.

Vitamins for athletes

Sport is inseparable from the pursuit of good health, so sports supplements also include vitamins. Vitamins for athletes are usually in higher concentrations than those commonly found in pharmacies. Vitamins for athletes are often formulated by gender - vitamins for men and vitamins for women.

Athletes most often use vitamin and mineral complexes, but if a particular vitamin or mineral is deficient, one can take specifically that which is not obtained in sufficient quantities through food.

Food supplements for sports

When exercising, one wants to get the necessary nutrients from food, but this is not always possible: due to dietary or lifestyle specifics, it is difficult to obtain the required amount of protein or vitamins. In such a case, food supplements for sports can be used – food enriched with necessary substances, helping to achieve nutritional goals. For example, the required amount of protein could be obtained by eating protein pancakes – pancakes that contain fewer carbohydrates and more protein. The required amount of protein can also be obtained by slightly changing the diet – instead of sweets and sugary snacks, indulging in protein bars and protein cookies that are rich in protein.

Food supplements

Ideally, we should get all the necessary substances by eating a balanced diet, rich in vitamins, macroelements (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates), and microelements. Unfortunately, due to the pace of life, heavily processed foods, and a poor diet (too few vegetables and fruits), we do not get enough essential nutrients. An active lifestyle further increases the need for essential nutrients, which diet cannot always satisfy.

At this point, food supplements can complement the diet. Food supplements include vitamins, minerals, vitamin and mineral complexes, as well as food enriched with necessary substances – such as protein shakes or protein bars.

Vitamins and minerals

Unlike medicines, which are intended to treat diseases and ailments, vitamins and minerals are designed to meet the body's needs that we do not get from food. Food supplements will not cure diseases, will not replace a balanced diet, but, when used correctly, can delay the symptoms of some diseases, improve well-being and strengthen the body.

Food supplements by purpose

Food supplements are also classified by purpose, depending on which body function they affect. Food supplements are designed to improve sleep, mental activity (adaptogens), joints, digestive system (gut function), weight loss (fat burning), immunity, sexual health and skin, hair and nails. Some food supplements are suitable for improving only one function, but a significant number of supplements can positively affect several body functions at once.

As with food, balance is important with food supplements – food supplements should be consumed according to the body's needs, without exceeding the manufacturer's recommended doses. It is necessary to consider substances obtained from food and drinks – for example, if you drink a lot of coffee, pre-workout supplements with caffeine may not be the best choice.

Apolono supplements: food supplements online

Apolonopapildai.lt provides the opportunity to buy a wide variety of food supplements and sports supplements online. High-quality supplements, a wide variety of products, package sizes and flavors will allow you to choose the desired goods. Low prices will prevent overpaying, and fast - within 1-2 working days - delivery to a parcel locker or courier will ensure that you have the supplements when you need them.

You will always find information on the use of food supplements in the product description, but if you have any questions or would like a consultation, you can always call or write an email.

Apolonas Supplement Store

If you would like to pick up supplements faster or get live consultation on supplement use, you can always visit our physical sports supplement store Apolonas, located in the Pašilaičiai shopping center, Pavilnionių g. 55 (first floor, outdoor entrance next to DPD parcel lockers).

In the supplement store, you will find our entire online assortment. To ensure you get the product, purchase it online and pick it up in-store.

In the Apolonas store, you can also purchase physical gift vouchers that you can give to your sports-loving friend.