Nutritional supplements and vitamins

Can't go wrong with berries. Blueberries in particular pack on a good amount of antioxidant.

Whey protein isolate - a good whey isolate packs on a good amount of BCAAs so you don't need to take BCAA pills. The important thing here is to have a good relationship with protein isolate and treat it like a really enjoyable drink. A little here and there but frequently.

For energy, I recommend a potent Nitric Oxide supplement. I recall back in the day, I took that stuff even in my non-training days as it really made me feel alert. Just drink lots of water when you take this.

Another supplement you should have is CoQ10. It's good for the heart, blood pressure, and is also an antioxidant. It's also being studied as a possible treatment for cancer.

Quote Originally Posted by longshotsws:

Spinach is a great anti-oxidant. I try to eat a few servings of it a day (especially on low-carb days when I shy away from sugar (even berries), plus it builds massive forearms

Spinach is high in Vitamin K, which helps to thicken the blood. . .  be careful if you have a history of heart problems in your family, don't overdo it. My uncle went on that Adkins diet, and eating all those leafy greens and not much else caused him to develop a clot in his leg that became very serious.  Make sure you are mixing it up

I'm not a good barometer for this. . . normal time for me to go to bed is 1:00AM, and I take the Glutamine no later than 8PM.  I'm one of those people that even when I was as young as 8 years old, I couldn't go to sleep for shit, I can't turn my brain off.  I regularly get 5 hours a night, 7 is considered a luxury and usually only happens when I'm on vacation.

I did find though, that with the ZMA tech that both you and myself mentioned, I dream.  I NEVER remember a dream until I started using it regularly.  Therefore, I have to conclude that I'm getting deeper sleep than before.