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Sleep and Muscle Growth: How Important Is Rest for Recovery & Gains? You hit the gym hard, eat plenty of protein and follow your training plan, but are you missing a key piece of the muscle-building puzzle?  Many don’t realise that sleep plays an important role in muscle repair and growth. When you sleep, your body releases growth hormones, repairs muscle damage and restores energy, …

Vitamins for Mood Swings, Anxiety and Depression Do you ever feel like your mood is all over the place; happy one minute, irritable or down the next? Or maybe you struggle with constant anxiety or low energy that drags you down? What you eat (or don’t eat) could be playing a big role in how you feel.  Just like a car needs the right fuel to run smoothly, your brain needs the right nutri …

What Is Glycine and What is Glycine Used For? Glycine is a simple amino acid that plays many important roles in the body. It helps produce serotonin, a hormone that boosts mood, supports nerve signal transmission and helps with detoxification.  Glycine is also a major component of collagen, the protein that provides structure to bones, skin, muscles and connective tissues. While the body can …