Probiotic Benefits - Swovlerine

3 Benefits Of Probiotics That Will Help Restore Your Health

Probiotics have been dubbed the newest health iconoclast since Collagen, taking what’s known in the traditional sense bacteria and making into the most coveted and sought after health elixir by every health enthusiast on planet earth. From Greek yogurt, to kefir, and kombucha, probiotics are currently the magic bullet of health. But what can be so desirable about “healthy” bacteria? Is there even such thing? What are the benefits of probiotics? Do you actually need them? We’re going to answer these questions and many more, when we talk about the health benefits of probiotics. 

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6 Reasons Why You Should Take A Magnesium Supplement

6 Benefits Of Taking A Magnesium Supplement

Magnesium is a crucial macro-mineral that plays an important part in nearly every human enzymatic reaction in your body. Yet, nearly 68% of Americans are not getting the recommended daily allowance of Magnesium, through their dietary intake. Insufficient amounts of Magnesium are directly related to poor health outcomes, including hypertension, anxiety, and chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Since the majority of the population is getting inadequate levels of Magnesium, supplementation is critical, to help prevent disease and fight the aging process.
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The Best Vitamin For Endurance Athletes

Coenzyme Q10 [CoQ10] The Best Vitamin For Endurance Athletes

You’ve probably heard about Coenzyme Q10 [CoQ10]. But do you actually know what it does and how it can improve your performance? Most of you probably know that CoQ10 supports and benefits your heart. But, recent evidence suggests, that CoQ10, can actually improve athletic performance, peak power production, and endurance.
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How much vitamin D do you need?

How Much Vitamin D Do You Need?

You’ve probably heard some buzz about Vitamin D. You probably know you’re supposed to take it but you’re a little fuzzy on the details like why vitamin d is important and how much vitamin d you need? Well, lucky for you, I can answer the following questions for you and make it all very easy to understand
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Do I Need VItamin D?

Vitamin D3: Do I Need Vitamin D?

If you don’t get much exposure to the sun, or live in the Pacific North West like me, then you’re probably part of the estimated 1 billion people or 50% of the world population that has a Vitamin D deficiency. Being Vitamin D deficient can result in abnormalities in calcium, phosphorous, and bone metabolism. So what does Vitamin D actually do? And what are the benefits of taking a Vitamin D supplement? 

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    Whey Vs Casein - Swolverine

    Whey Vs. Casein Protein: Which One Is Better?

    One of the questions we get asked on a weekly basis, is what’s the difference between Whey vs Casein protein? Both whey and casein are a derivative of cow’s milk. However, both offer slightly different benefits, dependent upon your athletic aspirations and fitness goals. We’re going to get into the benefits, differences, and uses of whey vs casein. 
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    3 Critical Reasons Why You Should Never Use Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin, Dextrose, Or Maltodextrin Carb Supplements

    Carbohydrates have proven to be a critical macronutrient amongst endurance athletes, for performance and recovery. Studies have shown for the past several decades, that glycogen replenishment is key to fuel endurance during prolonged periods of exercise performance. However, the vast majority of carb supplements such as waxy maize, dextrose, maltodextrin, and highly branched chain cluster dextrin are simple carbs (sugar) derived from cornstartch; a genetically modified ingredient with low to no nutritionalvalue. So why would you take highly branched chain cluster dextrin, when you can eat real whole-foods, or supplement with real carbs, instead of modified cornstarch or simple carbs, otherwise known as sugar?
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