The Best Supplements for Jiujitsu Athletes

Are you a jiujitsu athlete looking for supplements to support your performance on and off the mats? 🤔 Look no further! Here are my top recommendations:

💪 Muscle Recovery:

• Creatine: the most well-researched supplement out there. It saturates your muscle cells with energy, helping you power through tough rolls.
• Protein powders: an easy way to get more protein in your diet. Focus on whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, or casein.
• Essential amino acids: better than branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for improving muscle protein synthesis.

🏋️ Athletic Performance:

• Caffeine (in moderation): a popular pre-workout supplement that can also help you power through rolls. But avoid it 8 hours before bedtime!
• Electrolyte powders: great for rehydration after a sweaty training session.
• Skip pre-workouts: they're often just caffeine and other unnecessary ingredients.

💆‍♂️ Recovery:

• Magnesium: a muscle relaxant that helps with sleep quality and other health benefits.
• Zinc: supports testosterone production and your immune system.
• Vitamin D (if deficient): helps with hormone production and metabolic processes.

🦴 Joint Support:

• Glucosamine chondroitin: shown in studies to support joint health and restore range of motion.

If you want to take a deep dive into the pros and cons of each of these supplements check out the Ultimate Jiujitsu Supplement Guide video here.