The Top 9 Nutritional Supplements, Superfoods, and Superherbs for Athletes, Yogis, and Seekers of Optimal Health & Fitness

Jamie’s Top Picks

Create your own stack!  Just pick the supplement from each category that best fits your needs.

1. Whey Protein Powder

Whey protein is the most thermogenic (metabolism boosting) protein, compared to meat, turkey, fish, eggs, rice protein, soy protein, and pea protein.  Whey protein has also been shown to keep you feeling fuller longer, helping you prevent hunger pangs during your workout and overeating at meals.

Whey Cool, grass-fed whey protein rich in immune boosting lactoferrin and fat burning CLA

Whey Pumped, formulated with L-Glutamate and Nitrozyme, proteolytic enzymes for enhanced absorption into muscle tissue

Vital Whey, native whey protein from grass-fed cows

2. Athlete-Specific Multivitamins

When you’re physically active, your nutritional requirements for specific nutrients increase.  Make sure you’re getting what you need so you can perform at your best every time without being slowed down by anemia, joint problems, muscle cramps, hair loss, infertility, and free radical damage.

3. Fish Oil, Borage Oil, and MCT Oil

One metabolic difference between men and women is women burn a greater ratio of fat to carbs than men, which is the reason why women tend to do very well on a low carb diet (not a NO carb diet) or even a no grain diet. Due to this fact I recommend women follow a low-carb (not no carb) diet to lose fat and gain toned, lean muscle.  Women can help meet their caloric needs eating a moderate amount of healthy fats, including monounsaturated fats (found in olive oil and avocados), saturated fats (found in coconut oil and grass-fed meats), and medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).

MCT Colada, made by Designs for Health

4. Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)

There’s an old myth floating around that says in order to build muscle, you have to “bulk up,” eat an excessive amount of calories, and also gain fat.  It’s true that when you decrease your caloric intake in order to lose fat, some amount of muscle tends to be lost as well.  However, branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) allow a phenomenon known as nutrient partitioning, which involves the simultaneous loss of body fat while building muscle.  It is impossible to get enough BCAAs through food to make this phenomenon happen, so using BCAAs as a supplement can mean the difference between just getting smaller (losing both fat and muscle) and getting ripped (developing lean cuts of muscle while shedding body fat). I recommend taking 5 – 10 grams of BCAAs before and after each workout.

BCAA Powder for adding to greens blends, protein shakes, or water

5. Adaptogenic Herbs

Immortal Qi, a Chinese longevity tonic and "must-have" supplement for high altitude sports and adventure travel

6. Nootropics

Enhance your mental concentration, motivation, and vascularity during your workouts with Vinpocetine and Nitricycle with Gynostemma, L-Arginine, Asian Ginseng, Chinese Salvia, L-Citrulline, Cordyceps, and Dragon’s Blood!

Promotes nitric oxide release for mega pumped muscles and laser focus during your workouts.

7. Liver and Kidney Detoxification

Drain Dampness, a Traditional Chinese Medicine formula for banishing water retention and "bloated" looking muscles without harmful diuretics

8. Digestive Support

Enhance your lean cuts in your lower abdomen by keeping your colon clean with PaleoFiber!  Use AI Enzymes to help your food digest more efficiently and maintain healthy joints and muscles.  Probiotics support a healthy digestive tract and strong immune system.

AI Enzymes, a special blend of plant-based digestive enzymes that maintain healthy joints and muscles in times of peak stress

HLC Probiotic Straws, for a healthy digestive tract and immune system even with a fast-paced lifestyle

9. Greens Powders & Antioxidants

Anti-oxidants are believed to increase fat loss through increased fat utilization during exercise via carnitine palmitoyl transferase (CPT-1) activation and protection. Increasing the expression of CPT ( the rate-limiting enzyme in beta-oxidation of fatty acids in skeletal muscle and liver cell mitochondria) , will allow more fatty acids to be transported into the mitochondria where they can be oxidized.

Add a Greens mix to your health regimen for enhanced performance, anti-aging, and overall more vitality!  Warning: Regular use will make your eyes sparkle and your skin glow.