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NUTRABIO® AMINO THERAPY™ 100% PURE L-THEANINE SUPPLEMENT Every Pro, it seems, is tak- ing the non-dietary amino acid known as L-Theanine. Yet another amino acid known for its relaxation effects. Theanine is found in a lot of pre-workouts along with L-Tyrosine to provide the relaxation needed to crush your workout. Studies show 100-200mg, alongside caf- feine, tends to be the most effective. HEAD OF THE CLASS By Steve Beckley The drive to develop supreme supplements to help you reach your physical goals in the gym is now more intense than ever. Manufacturers are working at the cutting edge of science and research to formulate and develop products that will deliver the best results. Gym- goers turn to these products looking for quicker recovery from extreme training. It's worth taking a look at the less conven- tional products that might be valuable in your own supplement regime. BEYOND RAW® CHEMISTRY LABS™ CREATINE HCl Hundreds of different bodybuilding supple- ments have come and gone over the years, but the popularity of creatine has never wavered. That’s because it’s safe, it’s cost effective and it flat out works. There’s re- ally no confusion about that. The Beyond Raw® Chemist ry Labs™ line features single ingredient products designed for custom dosing to enhance your workouts. Each product uses lab grade ingredients that are formulated at the clinically studied effica- cious dose. They can be taken on their own or added to your favourite pre-workout, BCAA or protein shake. SUNFOOD™ SUPER FOODS ORGANIC BEET POWDER Drinking beet juice raises nitric oxide levels in your body. Research shows nitric oxide can increase blood flow, improve lung func- tion, and strengthen muscle contraction. This combination has stimulated athletes to supplement with beet juice for improved cardio respiratory endurance and perfor- mance. All products can be found at GNC - check gnc.ca for a store near you. 48   MUSCLE MEMORY | APRIL/MAY 2018