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Flavonoids

Micronutrients

A diverse group of plant polyphenolic metabolites—including anthocyanins in blueberries—that reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress and improve endothelial nitric oxide production.

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Wild Blueberries

A powerful antioxidant fruit packed with anthocyanins, manganese, and vitamins C and K. Wild blueberries have double the antioxidant capacity of regular blueberries, helping to neutralize oxidative stress, reduce muscle soreness, and support brain health.

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Choline

An essential nutrient found in high amounts in pasture-raised egg yolks that supports cognitive function, neurotransmitter synthesis, and liver health.

Electrolytes

Minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium) that carry electrical charges. Essential for muscle contractions, nervous system function, and intracellular hydration.

Nitrates

Naturally occurring compounds in beetroot juice that convert to nitric oxide, dilating blood vessels and improving oxygen delivery to working muscles.

Capsaicin

The active vanilloid compound in chili peppers that binds TRPV1 receptors, increasing thermogenesis and metabolic rate while promoting endorphin release during exercise.

EGCG

Epigallocatechin gallate, a catechin polyphenol concentrated in green tea that inhibits catechol-O-methyltransferase, prolonging norepinephrine signaling to increase fat oxidation during exercise.

Phytonutrients

Bioactive non-essential plant compounds—including carotenoids, glucosinolates, and flavonoids—that modulate detoxification enzymes, reduce oxidative damage, and support recovery.

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