{"id":13864,"date":"2022-12-03T11:38:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T16:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/learn\/beauty\/return-with-rapidity-stress-sleep-recovery\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T04:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:34:27","slug":"return-with-rapidity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/return-with-rapidity.html","title":{"rendered":"Sleep and Recovery Supplements For the Gym, Workout and Athletic Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13864\" class=\"elementor elementor-13864\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9c8022 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9c8022\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fcb3c26\" data-id=\"fcb3c26\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcfda40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcfda40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> working to improve your fitness <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">and elevate performance<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> not overlook sleep and recovery.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">These two elements often go by the wayside<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> but can make positive impacts for peak performance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">. During my doctoral program, I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> spent a significant amount of time with firefighters<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> who were constantly running on empty due to their grueling schedules. Seeing how their performance took a nosedive from sleep deprivation was a real <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">eye-opener<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">. My research <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">tested how<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> sleep, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">recovery, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">fitness, and nutrition all work together to keep firefighters in top shape<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">I\u2019d<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">show <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">up to fire stations in the mornings for training sessions and could <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> tell if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">they&#8217;d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> had a rough night with multiple calls. The difference in their energy and performance was huge! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">If you put<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> some<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">priority into<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> your<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> sleep and recovery as much as your training <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">schedule,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">you&#8217;ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> pleasantly surprised by the results! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> looking for a <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW223876302 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/shop-goal-condition\/sleep-aid-goal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW223876302 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW223876302 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW223876302 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW223876302 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">sleep supplement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\"> or want <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223876302 BCX0\">something to help recover from intense exercise, keep reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW223876302 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e005a65 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e005a65\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec2870e\" data-id=\"ec2870e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a740100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a740100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why is sleep and recovery important for peak performance?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cdbdfbe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cdbdfbe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8f38f03\" data-id=\"8f38f03\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-130f32a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"130f32a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">During sleep, your body and brain recuperate from the physical and mental stressors of the day. Difficulty falling asleep, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">frequent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">ly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\"> waking up<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">, and restless sleep <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">interrupt your body\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">ability to reach <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">different stages<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\"> of sleep<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">During sleep<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\"> is when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">your body rep<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">airs and promotes muscle health, getting your ready <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">the next training day. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">Adequate sleep also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">support<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW13977621 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\"> your immune system<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW13977621 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">&#8211; <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">so you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">won\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\"> miss training days<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13977621 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-449e969 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"449e969\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9739e32\" data-id=\"9739e32\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53842bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53842bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recovery allows your body to repair muscle damage, replenish energy stores, and help prevent overtraining. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">During exercise, especially strength training, your muscles sustain tiny tears. Recovery allows your body to repair these tears. Exercise depletes your body&#8217;s energy stores, primarily glycogen. Recovery helps replenish these stores, ensuring you have the energy stores for your next workout. Overworking your body without adequate recovery can lead to injuries such as strains, sprains, and stress fractures. Recovery time helps prevent overtraining injuries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re wondering <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what supplements can help with sleep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or understand how to pick the best <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sleep and recovery supplement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s, read on for recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2079357 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2079357\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db80555\" data-id=\"db80555\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f275c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0f275c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205815240 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205815240 BCX0\">Sleep Supplements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW205815240 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2196cba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2196cba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-05875bf\" data-id=\"05875bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c130e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c130e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">Sleep supplements can range from <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW172851931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">melatonin supplements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW172851931 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">which <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW172851931 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW172851931 BCX0\">may <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">directly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">impact<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">the sleep <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">cycle <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\"> sleep-prep supplements like L-theanine. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\">Here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172851931 BCX0\"> a list of common sleep supplements:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW172851931 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-565e712 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"565e712\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8282d23\" data-id=\"8282d23\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b13ad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b13ad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Melatonin:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> One of the more popular sleep supplements is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=Melatonin&amp;lang=default\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Melatonin<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Melatonin is a hormone released from your brain at the onset of darkness, signaling your body to feel sleepy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How It Helps: Melatonin supplements can help with the body\u2019s internal clock, making it useful for those with trouble falling asleep or jet lag.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de621a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de621a1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5537092\" data-id=\"5537092\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4c30c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4c30c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-melatonin Option: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some people do not like the effect of melatonin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">so <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">if you\u2019re looking for a more nature-inspired supplement, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/sleep-solutions\/120623.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sleep Support<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a great option. One of the clinically studied ingredients, Shoden\u2122 Ashwagandha, has been shown to help you wake up feeling refreshed without melatonin. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Valerian root<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=valerian+rot&amp;lang=default\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Valerian root<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is an herbal supplement derived from the root of the Valeriana officinalis plant and has also been shown to promote restful sleep.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How It Helps: Valerian root is known for its traditional use for helping people fall asleep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L-Theanine: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea that promotes relaxation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How It Helps: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=l-theanine&amp;lang=default\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">L-Theanine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> promotes relaxation or a sense of calm, making it easier to fall asleep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gamma-aminobutyric acid <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(GABA)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GABA<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">is a special amino acid found in the human body <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">impacts neurotransmitters. Some ask &#8220;Does a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">GABA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> supplement help with sleep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">?&#8217;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How It Helps: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The way <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/search?q=gaba\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GABA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> works is by <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helping shut down the excitability of your nervous system, promoting relaxation which can aid in falling asleep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ab9107 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ab9107\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-335c78b\" data-id=\"335c78b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467a21c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"467a21c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might be asking yourself, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">does a magnesium supplement help you sleep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? I didn\u2019t see <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">magnesium supplements<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sleep supplement <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">list! Research is still emerging on what <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">magnesium supplement is best for sleep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. What we do know is that low levels of magnesium are associated with poor sleep <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quality <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">magnesium is important for making serotonin [1].<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read More: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/vitamins-minerals\/what-is-magnesium.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Magnesium: Under The Microscope <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/tips-about-sleep-and-wellness.html\">| GNC<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd4b4bc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd4b4bc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8818a20\" data-id=\"8818a20\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-952574a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"952574a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These sleep support supplements are meant to complement a healthy lifestyle and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">part of a good sleep hygiene routine, such as avoiding caffeine close to bedtime and reducing your blue light exposure before bedtime.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read More: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wellness\/tips-about-sleep-and-wellness.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wellness Starts with Sleep | GNC<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cc468b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8cc468b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3478415\" data-id=\"3478415\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c18c6ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c18c6ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55412916 BCX0\">Recovery <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55412916 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55412916 BCX0\">upplements<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d966c49 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d966c49\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ebf8aa5\" data-id=\"ebf8aa5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ae53f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10ae53f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\">Recovery supplements <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\">are important for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\">aiding the body<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\">repair<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\">and replenish<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW17159520 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW17159520 BCX0\">ment<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\"> after exercise. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17159520 BCX0\">Here are some recovery supplements to help support your fitness:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e6f3ca9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e6f3ca9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44c2202\" data-id=\"44c2202\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c99a03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c99a03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protein Supplements: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protein supplements<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> come in a variety of formats, such as ready-to-drink, powders, and bars. Whey protein is an excellent source of protein and comes in lots of fun flavors. Taking approximately 20-30 grams after a workout is optimal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How They Help: Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth. It provides amino acids that are the building blocks for muscle tissue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f7712f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f7712f5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f02829\" data-id=\"1f02829\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9e51b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9e51b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37086429 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37086429 BCX0\">Read More: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW37086429 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/protein\/best-protein-powders.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW37086429 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37086429 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Best Protein Powders of 2024 |GNC<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW37086429 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-681b5dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"681b5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35a7ce1\" data-id=\"35a7ce1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79fbd7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79fbd7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Branched-chain amino acids are essential <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/muscle-builders\/amino-acids\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">amino acids<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> found more abundantly in the skeletal muscle. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are the three BCAAs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How They Help: BCAAs support muscle protein synthesis and help reduce muscle breakdown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bbe1672 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bbe1672\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-64fe3f1\" data-id=\"64fe3f1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-310c8ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"310c8ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW204346900 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW204346900 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204346900 BCX0\">Read More: <\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW204346900 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/choosing-a-supplement\/workout-powerhouse-bcaas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW204346900 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW204346900 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW204346900 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204346900 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">A Workout Powerhouse BCAAs | GNC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9db9ece elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9db9ece\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d84389\" data-id=\"0d84389\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dd48b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0dd48b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creatine: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/muscle-builders\/creatine\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creatine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is a natural compound found mostly in muscle cells, where it helps produce energy. Creatine can convert to creatine phosphate in the cell, which stores and supplies energy to the cell. Creatine is produced in the body, but daily losses need to be replaced through food or supplementation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How It Helps: Enhances the production of ATP, which fuels muscle contractions, especially during intense exercise.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Le<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rn more about creatine <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and how it can <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">benefit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> performance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/best-creatine-supplements.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ab453d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ab453d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42255ad\" data-id=\"42255ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4210e13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4210e13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222958382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW222958382 BCX0\">Read More: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW222958382 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/the-ultimate-guide-to-creatine-dosing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW222958382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW222958382 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">The Ultimate Guide to Creatine Dosing | GNC<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW222958382 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222958382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW222958382 BCX0\">Read More: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW222958382 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/best-creatine-supplements.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW222958382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW222958382 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">The Best Creatine Supplements of 2024 | GNC<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW222958382 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d6a230 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d6a230\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bcf5e2\" data-id=\"1bcf5e2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-612ad12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"612ad12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electrolytes: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/drinks\/hydration-drinks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Electrolytes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium which help replenish losses from sweat. Staying hydrated is essential to help prevent early fatigue during your workouts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How They Help: Replenish minerals lost through sweat helping to maintain hydration status.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-643923d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"643923d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f67244\" data-id=\"4f67244\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09f21d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09f21d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219206002 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219206002 BCX0\">Common Questions about Sleep and Recovery Supplements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW219206002 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78c396c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78c396c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98fdb5d\" data-id=\"98fdb5d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4787a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4787a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Is it ok to take these supplements daily?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Most supplement results are better with consistency. Therefore, taking the supplement daily is beneficial. For example, adaptogens like Ashwagandha, it&#8217;s recommended to use them for at least 60 days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a90e804 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a90e804\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d36ffb6\" data-id=\"d36ffb6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f27088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f27088\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: How long should I take these supplements?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For the best results, follow the specific directions on how to use each product. Most sleep supplements are taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime and most recovery supplements are taken soon after your workout.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a74c723 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a74c723\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45729b8\" data-id=\"45729b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bd3b10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bd3b10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\">Remember, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\">supplements are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\"> tool in your toolkit <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\">and combining them with lifestyle changes helps to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\">get the most out of your training. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144779336 BCX0\">Be sure to prioritize sleep and recovery to support your performance goals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ecdbba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ecdbba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed3f9da\" data-id=\"ed3f9da\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e66911e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e66911e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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