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Specially recommended for the Muscles

Thorne - Creatine 450 grams of powder
Creatine
44,95
Thorne
  • With NSF certification for (top) athletes
  • HPLC tested for purity
Vitals - Elke Dag Sport 90 tablets
Elke Dag Sport
49,95
Vitals
  • Very suitable for athletes
  • Checked for doping and certified according to NZVT system
Thorne - Magnesium Bisglycinate 187 grams of powder
Magnesium Bisglycinate
54,95
Thorne
  • (Bis)glycinate - best absorbability
  • With NSF certification for (top) athletes
Vitakruid - Elite Creatine Complex 261 grams of powder
Elite Creatine Complex
34,90
Vitakruid
  • Formula for athletes
  • Contains creatine, ribose, minerals, Q10 and black pepper
Thorne - Catalyte 312 grams of powder
Catalyte
32,95
Thorne
  • Formula for electrolyte balance
  • Contains taurine, vitamins and minerals

7 Best Supplements for Muscles

Thorne - Creatine 450 grams of powder Mattisson - Creatine Monohydraat Powder 350 grams of powder
Creatine
Creatine enhances performance and contributes to the growth of muscle mass during explosive power efforts.
Jarrow Formulas - Ashwagandha 120 vegetarian capsules Vitals - Mannenformule Pro Testosteron 60 vegetarian tablets
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha gives energy and is good for building muscle mass. It helps balance the body and is good for mood. It also has a good effect on the heart and libido.
Thorne - Magnesium Bisglycinate 187 grams of powder Thorne - Magnesium CitraMate 90 vegetarian capsules
Magnesium
Magnesium is one of the most important and also well-known minerals and is best taken in the form of (bis)glycinate, citrate or malate.
Thorne - Calcium-Magnesium Malate 240 vegetarian capsules Solgar - Calcium Magnesium plus Zinc 100/250 tablets
Calcium-Magnesium
Calcium, like magnesium, is an important mineral and contributes to normal muscle function.
Solgar - Vitamin D-3 4000 IU /100 mcg 60/120 vegetarian capsules Thorne - Vitamin D/K2 30 ml of oil
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D is very important for the proper functioning of numerous body processes, including muscles. Do not choose too low a dosage.
Thorne - Potassium Citrate 90 vegetarian capsules Viridian - Potassium Magnesium Citrate Powder 150 grams of powder
Potassium
Potassium, also known as potassium, contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system and supports muscle function.
Solgar - No. 7 30/90 vegetarian capsules Solgar - Ginger Root 100 vegetarian capsules
Ginger
Among other things, ginger is rich in antioxidants. The main active ingredients in ginger are gingerol, shogaol and zingiberene.

Best with strength training ➜ Creatine

Essential for muscles ➜ Magnesium and ➜ Vitamin D3 2500

More about muscles

What are muscles?

Most muscles are made up of multiple muscle bundles and these are wrapped in a connective tissue membrane. Each muscle bundle is made up of muscle fibers. This is all wrapped in a muscle belly which tabs on both sides into a tendon.

A tendon is sometimes sheathed in a tendon sheath to protect it from friction and pressure. Inside this tendon sheath is a lubricating substance we also call synovia.

Without muscles, our skeleton would be a pile of bones. This is especially true for skeletal muscles that ensure that you can sit and stand because a certain muscle tension is always present. Of course, muscles make sure you can move around.

Muscles can relax and tighten. When you tighten the biceps, automatically the triceps go into relaxation, and vice versa. We call that an antagonistic movement: they work opposite to each other.

Three different forms of muscle tissue

There are many different muscles that can be distinguished into 3 types of muscle tissue based on differences in construction and function. Namely; transverse muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue and cardiac muscle tissue.

Transverse striated muscle

Striated muscle tissue is mainly skeletal muscle. Most of these muscles are connected to the skeleton by tendons. These muscles are under the influence of our "will" thus they are also called random muscle tissue.

Smooth

Smooth muscle tissue is found in the stomach and intestines, among others. These muscles cannot be influenced by our will and are therefore also called involuntary muscle tissue.

Heart muscle tissue

The heart is made up of networks of heart muscle tissue. Cardiac muscle tissue is under the influence of the autonomic nervous system and can rapidly respond and contract (contraction).

Muscle nutrition

Muscle building requires protein in particular. To make energy, muscles need fuel in the form of fat or glucose.

Exercise deprivation causes all energy not used to be stored as fat. By exercising, you build muscle mass. Strength training in particular is great for this purpose.

Mitochondria are particularly found in muscles. Someone with a lot of muscle mass has more mitochondria, and thus the disposal to produce more energy. Mitochondria are the power plants in our body.

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