- Health advice
- 5 min read
- May 23, 2025
Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply want more energy to keep up with everyday life, your body has three non-negotiables: fuel, focus, and resilience. But recent data shows we're falling short—more Aussies are struggling with energy dips, brain fog, and frequent colds, all of which can sabotage performance and wellbeing.
A study from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that over 60% of adults don't meet physical activity guidelines, and even among regular exercisers, fatigue, poor recovery, and immune challenges are on the rise. The missing piece? Often, it's not the workout—it’s the support around it.
Let’s talk supplements. The smart additions that, when used correctly, can support energy metabolism, cognitive clarity, muscle repair, and immune defence. Here’s how to fuel better, focus sharper, and fortify your body, day in and day out.
Essential Aminos for Energy and Recovery
While protein often gets the spotlight, essential amino acids (EAAs) are the unsung heroes of daily repair. Unlike whole protein sources, EAAs are rapidly absorbed and don't require digestion. They're particularly useful:
- First thing in the morning, when your body is in a catabolic state.
- Around workouts to enhance muscle protein synthesis.
- During busy days when food intake is inconsistent.
💡Quick tip: Mix EAAs in your water bottle and sip throughout the day—not just during training. You’ll support hydration and recovery without effort.
Pre-Workout Matters
The best blends combine moderate stimulants with performance enhancers like beta-alanine (for endurance), citrulline malate (for blood flow), and tyrosine (for mental focus).
But more isn't always better. Choose a formula with:
- <200mg caffeine (or go stim-free if you train in the afternoon)
- No artificial colours or sweeteners
- Adaptogens like rhodiola or ashwagandha for stress resilience
💡Quick tip: Use your pre-workout as a productivity hack, not just a gym ritual. If you’ve got a mentally demanding task ahead, the focus benefits can give you a clean edge.
Support For Your Immune System
Immune support supplements like zinc, vitamin C, and mushroom extracts (like reishi or shiitake) are excellent choices.
Remember:
- Probiotic. Your gut is home to 70% of your immune system.
- Medicinal mushrooms. They are able to boost immunity, fight infections and inflammation, and positively influence the gut microbiota, improving protection against pathogens.
💡Quick tip: Add a scoop of mushroom blend or vitamin C powder to your morning smoothie or oats. Easy, effective, and tastes great with banana and peanut butter.
Don’t Skip the Basics
- Creatine boosts muscle strength, power output, and even cognitive performance. Yes, your brain loves it too.
- Magnesium regulates over 300 enzymatic reactions, including muscle contraction and sleep.
- Electrolytes keep you hydrated and prevent cramps, fatigue, and brain fog—especially if you're sweating a lot.
💡Quick tip: Try magnesium glycinate or citrate at night for better sleep.
Our Favourites
- Combines three plant based proteins
- Enhanced with branched chain amino acids, probiotics, digestive enzymes, MCTs and adaptogens
- The ultimate gut health-friendly blend
- Boosts ATP production for short-duration explosive energy
- Improves power output and strength
- Supports lean muscle growth
- Accelerates recovery between sessions
- HWPI is the fastest digesting protein food on the planet
- Bovine Colostrum to support gut health and immunity
- Best used upon rising and immediately after training to create a positive anabolic environment
- Multi-source magnesium for energy, recovery & performance
- Includes Vitamin C, B6 & Zinc for immune and nervous system support
- Helps reduce muscle cramps and support electrolyte balance
- Extremely high-dosed pre-workout
- Contains electrolytes to help with hydration and combat diuretic-induced dehydration
- Nootropics for laser-sharp focus
The ultimate goal is having the energy, mental clarity, and immune resilience to keep doing the things you love, whether that’s playing sport, chasing kids around the park, or hitting a personal goal at 60 you didn’t think was possible at 30. Small, smart additions like amino acids, targeted pre-workouts, and strategic immune support can make a huge difference for how well you live your life every day.
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