Lettuce Explain

#012: Supplements for Athletes


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Intro-Have you seen the @KINDsnacks in your local store?  We tried several and overall liked them.  You wouldn’t believe how many flavors and types of products that they have.  

In The News-Surprising new research finds that teenagers were at the highest risk of being physically inactive, this group was likely to get as little exercise as seniors. Also, research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe and effective as physical therapy in easing pain.

Main-Supplements for Athletes.  Did you know that manufacturers are not required to prove a supplement is safe before it is sold, or even that it works? What does the research say about Beta-Alanine, BCAAs, Caffeine, Carnitine, Chromium Picolinate, Creatine, MCTs, Pyruvate, L-Glutamine, Multivitamins and Protein?  

Listener question-Are Chia seeds good for you?

Trivia-Is the egg shell edible?

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Lettuce ExplainBy Tammy Harper