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Athletes are always on the lookout for that extra edge to enhance their performance, and when it comes to supplements, creatine stands tall as one of the most extensively researched and effective options, second only to protein. Creatine plays a crucial role in rapidly producing energy during intense physical activity, making it a popular choice among athletes looking to push their limits. However, to harness its full potential, a loading phase is necessary to increase muscular creatine content. But here's the catch: creatine doesn't impact blood flow to active muscles. Enter ATP, another game-changer in the world of sports nutrition....

Our favorite peak hydration stack includes Everyday Amino, NOXygen Pre Workout, D-Pol & Blue Spirulina, and is a tried and true supplement stack from our resident expert-at-hot-weather-survival & #Team Purus athlete, Bill Urquhart. Why does this stack work so well? Here's the low-down, according to Bill: NOXygen Preworkout (Preface - I hate pre-workouts, period.) I’ve seen a ton of Special Operations guys end up becoming heat casualties because the preworkouts they were using literally helped cook them. People become dependent on them and the high levels of caffeine and other stimulants in them as well. That is why I had other nitric...

  Are you tired of the basic shake-and-go drink and looking for something a bit more refreshing to keep you going through a hot afternoon? We've got you! Ingredients: 1 scoop of Everyday Amino (any flavor) 1 cup of frozen fruit (your choice) 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup of ice cubes Instructions: Add the frozen fruit, Everyday Amino, and almond milk to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend again until the mixture thickens and becomes slushy. Pour the frozen drink into a glass and enjoy! Note: You can adjust the amount of ice cubes...

Everyday Amino packs a 2:1:1 ratio of BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids). BCAAs are a simple, yet super important supplement for all types of exercise! 

Reap the benefits of BCAAs while enjoying a refreshing Mangonada!   Ingredients: 2 cups ripe diced mango 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons stevia 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 scoop Mango Tangerine Everyday Amino 1 cup ice cubes Tajin seasoning (optional)   Instructions: In a blender, combine the diced mango, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, chili powder, and Everyday Amino. Blend until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend again until smooth and slushy. Pour the mixture into a glass and sprinkle Tajin seasoning on top if desired. Serve and enjoy your refreshing and healthy mangonada!