Supplement Geek Spotlight Hello BOSS family! Coming to you early this week but that's okay. I am going to share some knowledge about Vitamin D3. Yes, this is the "sun" vitamin, so let's see how crucial it is for us to obtain enough.Despite the name, vitamin D is considered a pro-hormone and not a vitamin. Vitamins are nutrients that can't be created by the body and needs to be taken in through our diet. However, vitamin D is synthesized by our body when sunlight hits our skin. It is estimated that reasonable sun exposure on bare skin for 5-10... more
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Sunday, June 23, 2019
Supplement Geek Spotlight Last post of 2018. Better make it count.Let's have some fun and talk about Citrulline Malate. People love the pump from a preworkout and usually don't know where it comes from.Citrulline is an amino acid that is produced when ornithine combines with carbamoyl phosphate. This happens during the urea cycle. The excess citrulline puts the urea cycle into overdrive, sucking up the workout shortening by product, ammonia.Citrulline is also a by product of arginine conversion in the body. This means the more... more
Posted at 04:37 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Supplement Geek Spotlight Hello BOSS family. I'm back after a week hiatus.Let's talk about everyone's favourite tingler, Beta Alanine.We have all been annoyed by the tingles, the bugs crawling under your skin feeling, whatever you want to call it. This and only this is the culprit.BA is a non-essential amino acid. Like all non-essentials, we produce small amount in our bodies and consume small amounts through diet. BA, together with histidine, produces carnosine. Carnosine is then stored in our skeletal muscle.Carnosine... more
Posted at 04:36 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Supplement Geek Spotlight Hey everyone!A very common trend with customers is that there are so many types of protein. This usually causes much confusion. Let's see if I can make your next protein choice simpler.There are a few categories that a protein wall should be broken up into (ours is displayed in such a manner).1) Isolate- cleanest, and in turn usually the most expensive per pound. You are paying for quality with isolates.- carbs and fats are minimal- usually highest protein content per scoop- the most unique characteristic... more
Posted at 04:34 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Supplement Geek Spotlight Hello BOSS Family!This week we are going to talk about glucose disposal agents (GDA). Let's see if I can shed some light on a fairly underutilized product.GDA's primary function is to decrease the amount of insulin secreted by the body when consuming carb rich meals. They mimic insulin in the body and shuttle glucose into muscle cells. This inturn causes less insulin to be released by the pancreas.Insulin is very beneficial for carrying glucose to muscle cells. The downside is that it is also very efficient... more
Posted at 04:33 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Throwback to the 14th day of February, we want to show you our hearts and invite you to do the same.Join us today in using the hashtag #bossshowyourheart to show love and appreciation for yourself and those you hold or have held closest to you. For anyone and everyone who has made and continues to make a positive impact on your life.We have one life. One chance. Take this time this day to appreciate the ones you love the most. Yourself included.Open your soul. Show your heart.... more
Posted at 04:32 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Supplement Geek Spotlight Hello BOSS fam. It's Friday. It's mild outside. So let's talk about greens!Talking about greens is not the most glamourous topic but it's time to shed some light on one of my favourite supplements.Benefits of a daily greens product:1) Getting in your greens puts your body back in balance by reducing the acid overload and increasing your intake of alkaline forming ingredients. If you are constantly feeling run down or tired, lowering your built up acidity and increasing nutrients will give your day a great... more
Posted at 04:31 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Supplement Geek Spotlight Good morning BOSS Fam! Today let's shed some light on a product most people don't know much about...L-Carnitine.What is it?-L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in animal based protein and produced in minute amounts in the body.-It plays a crucial role in the production of energy by transporting fatty acids into your cells' mitochondria.Different types:-Acetyl-L-Carnitine (used for focus and brain function)-Propionyl-L-carnitine (used for circulatory issues)- L-Carnitine... more
Posted at 04:29 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019
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Supplement Geek Spotlight Hello BOSS family! Coming to you early this week but that's okay. I am going to share some knowledge about Vitamin D3. Yes, this is the "sun" vitamin, so let's see how crucial it is for us to obtain enough.Despite the name, vitamin D is considered a pro-hormone and not a vitamin. Vitamins are nutrients that can't be created by the body and needs to be taken in through our diet. However, vitamin D is synthesized by our body when sunlight hits our skin. It is estimated that reasonable sun exposure on bare skin for 5-10... 
