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Nutrition Tips
Beta Alanine Supplementation for CrossFit Athletes
Here at ICON Nutrition we think CrossFit is a cool sport, it's fast, physically demanding, powerful and requires technique and dedication. And whilst the phrase "what's your Angie time?" isn't as common as "how much do you bench" the sport is undoubtedly growing in popularity throughout the UK and Europe. Apart from an Omega 3 or a vitamin supplement, CrossFit'ers in general tend to stay away from them. However as the kipping pull-up gains momentum, so will the usage of sports supplements amongst CrossFit enthusiasts especially after the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research recently published a study about Beta...
3 reasons to take 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally occurring substance that is produced in the human body from the amino acid tryptophan. Its function is to provide a precursor for serotonin, a powerful neurotransmitter that has many roles that include muscle control, regulating the endocrine system, the capacity for memory and learning, temperature and pain control, sexual response, mood regulation, sleeping patterns and our appetites. 5HTP can be found naturally in a number of plants including the seeds of griffonia simplicifoli, a West African shrub has long been used for its medicinal qualities. Although 5-HTP is being naturally produced in the body, like...