Training is the stimulus, but adaptation happens during recovery. That's when muscle protein is rebuilt, minerals are replaced and the nervous system settles. If recovery falls behind, performance usually follows. So instead of pre-workout stimulants, this collection focuses on supplements for athletes that support the rebuilding side of training.
We favor complete, whole-food-derived nutrients over narrow single-ingredient products. Amino acids come from organic vegetables, minerals come from ancient ocean sources and Himalayan shilajit, and many of our formulas are water-soluble liquids that don't need to be broken down before your body can use them. Whether you lift, run, ride or play a weekend sport, the same building blocks apply.
Recovery isn't only about muscle, either. Tendons, ligaments and the gut all take load during heavy training blocks, and hard efforts can leave you feeling run down. That's why this collection also includes 100% Grass-Fed Organic Colostrum, with immunoglobulins that support gut comfort and natural immune responses, and the Collagen Precursor formula for people who want to support the body's own collagen production alongside their training.
How to choose
Muscle protein: the Complete Amino Acid Complex provides 20 plant-based amino acids, including all nine essentials, rather than only the branched-chain amino acids found in typical BCAA products. It's the foundation of this collection.
Minerals and hydration: Ionic Magnesium Chloride Tonic delivers 100 mg of ionic magnesium per serving to support muscle relaxation and nerve function, and it's rated 4.88 across 67 reviews.† Fulvic Acid & Trace Ocean Minerals adds 70+ ionic minerals and is rated 4.89 across 1,541 reviews.
Energy: Himalayan Shilajit Liquid Tonic supplies 84+ minerals and fulvic acid to support energy levels and nutrient absorption, and it's rated 4.88 across 243 reviews.†
Inflammatory balance: turmeric is traditionally used to support a healthy inflammatory response after exertion. Our Liposomal Turmeric Curcumin Tonic combines organic turmeric, CO2-extracted turmerones and ashwagandha, and it's vegan and third-party tested.
Breathing and endurance: endurance athletes who train in city air or wildfire season often add Lung Clear & Support Tonic, a blend of organic herbs extracted to support clear airways.
How to use them together
Take amino acids around your training sessions, when your body is primed to use them. Magnesium works well in the evening as part of your wind-down, and trace minerals or shilajit can go into your water bottle earlier in the day. If you train hard most days, curcumin is a sensible addition. As with any athletic performance supplements, consistency beats intensity: give a routine several weeks before judging it, and keep sleep, total protein and hydration as your non-negotiables.
Keep learning
Start with our guide to the essential amino acids, then read about the catabolism trap and optimizing athletic performance. You may also like our joint support and mineral supplements collections.
