The SiPhox home blood test kit analyzes 17 different biomarkers such as Cortisol, Testosterone, Vitamin D, and ApoB, amongst others. If you can afford to do one of these test once a quarter that would be ideal but even if you can only afford to do this once a year that's still way better than what the average person is currently doing.

I consume 2.5 protein shakes a day, one as soon as I wake up prior to my workout that consists of of 1.5 servings of protein powder t so that my body has enough fuel to prevent my body from breaking down my lean muscle mass for energy during my workout, and if I'm feeling more sore than usual I will have another before I go to bed to help aid in recovery. Some people do more than 2, but I prefer to get my calories through lean meats, fruits, and vegetables because I enjoy the process of cooking.

I'm a huge fan of coffee and have found a ton of benefit in putting collagen in my coffee post workout. A single serving of Thorne collagen has 14 grams of protein plus the additional benefits of supporting the strength and health of joints, tendons, bones and ligaments. A cup of coffee with a serving of collagen alongside 4-6 pasture raised eggs, a few pieces of sausage, and a slice or two of avocado is my favorite breakfast/post workout meal.

This is a methylated multivitamin that I take in the middle of eating my breakfast to help with absorption. The purpose of a methylated multivitamin is to assure that your giving your body the active form of the vitamin or nutrient you are trying to supplement for. When you take a non methylated multivitamin you aren't getting the active form of the vitamin or nutrient and therefore your body has to convert it into the active form. If you have certain gene mutations you are't able to convert them into the active form and therefore leaving you at a deficiency.

Most creatine goes to your skeletal muscles, which converts creatine into a compound of creatine and phosphoric acid (phosphocreatine or creatine phosphate). Phosphocreatine then helps create adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is a source of energy that your cells use when you exercise. In other words, creatine helps maintain a continuous energy supply to your muscles during intense lifting or exercise.

Amino Complex is high in essential amino acids (EAAs), including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). It promotes muscle mass. healing, enhances energy production and is NSF Certified for Sport. I prefer to combine a serving of my creatine and a serving of this amino complex and drink it during my workout in order to provide my body with the resources it needs in order to repair as they are needed.

5-HTP increases serotonin levels to promote restful sleep, manage stress, and decrease sugar cravings. This also contains pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6 and the necessary cofactor for the conversion of 5-HTP to serotonin. I prefer to take this after I exercise as a way to add a little boost to the rest of the day.