Choosing the Right Protein Supplement for Your Body's Needs

Protein is an essential macro nutrient in your diet and the central building block of all human muscle fibers. It's highly important to supplement your diet with high quality protein supplements, especially when engaged in heavy training or conditioning, as the extra protein helps to rebuild the muscles you're breaking down and straining in the gym. Most protein supplements are whey based, which is an ingredient derived from milk and dairy. Some people can't tolerate dairy products, or prefer not to, and so soy and other vegetable-based protein alternatives exist on the market.  Due to the carbohydrate content, sometimes a gluten sensitivity must be considered when reviewing protein ingredients as well.

Protein Supplements

All Supzilla stores carry a broad range of premium protein supplements and powders, including our famous bulk scoops by the pound. Which one you choose to consume depends heavily on your body type and current fitness goals. Part of the Supzilla promise is the custom advice you'll get from our fitness and nutrition experts here in the store about what supplements you should be taking to reach your goals. We thought we would share some insights on protein supplements from our store pros for easy reference.

Protein Isolates

Protein Isolates are highly concentrated servings of quality whey protein that contain more grams of protein with less carbohydrates, lactose, and fat content. Isolates are fast-absorbing and ideal for post-workout refueling. Rapid digestion means generating free amino acids more rapidly when your body truly needs it. While protein isolates are absorbed and digested more quickly, the protein molecules and amino acids are also quickly spent, making isolates a short term solution for protein supplementation. Our pros often recommend Rule1 brand proteins due to the clean formula, high quality of ingredients, and variety of blends and uses. 

Casein Protein

Casein on the other hand, digests much more slowly in the body. Casein is the most abundant protein in milk and forms a gelatinous structure when broken down in the stomach, hence the slow absorption and depletion. We recommend casein protein supplements for meal replacement shakes and pre-bedtime snacks, as the nutrients stay with you longer and satisfy the body's need for raw building blocks longer than isolates.

Protein Blends

Of course, the most common approach to quality protein supplementation is a healthy blend of pure protein isolates with slow digesting casein. A healthy blended protein will offer the best of both worlds, with fast absorbing isolates for immediate digestion and other slow-moving casein proteins to last for a few hours after consumption.

Interested in getting some high quality protein to help build strong muscles?

Stop in to your local Supzilla store and talk to one of our fitness pros about the product that's right for you and your fitness goals.

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Get Energized for your Day with these Awesome Energy Drinks

The world of energy and fitness drinks has exploded in the last 10 years with all kinds of delicious options for extra energy and other supplemental needs. We know how popular these beverages are with the fitness community (and for anyone who likes a healthy tasty alternative to sodas), so our Supzilla stores all stock a wide variety of energy drinks, protein shakes, and sports drinks rich in electrolytes and nutrients

BANG!

Most certainly the hottest new sports drink on the market, BANG Energy Drinks from VPS Sports pack quite a punch. Their slogan says it all on every can; “Potent Brain & Body Fuel.” With no sugars, carbs, or calories, BANG comes packed with vital pre-workout power like BCAAs, creatine, and plenty of delicious caffeine. Check out our assortment of bangin’ flavors and get yourself jazzed up for the gym!

Formula O2

We love this one because it’s home base is right here in Columbus, Ohio! As a healthy alternative to sugary sodas and other sweet energy drinks, Formula O2 touts itself as healthy, oxygenated water with extra electrolytes and caffeine. It’s smooth and light, like flavored water, with oxygenated fizz and some great tasting flavors. Give this hometown legend a try!

C4 On the Go

C4 is a highly popular pre-workout supplement from Cellucor that’s now available in a ready-to-go drink. Packed with Niacin, Vitamins B6 and B12, and enough caffeine to get you pumped for that workout, C4 On the Go is a tasty, fruity sports drink that you can down before or during any workout.

Spike

A newer energy drink, Spike offers the same tingles found in C4, thanks to the Beta Alanine, plus Vitamin B12 for recovery, and plenty of tasty caffeine to kick your butt.  Grab a couple of flavors to try!

Kill Cliff

These fizzy sport recovery drinks offer an infusion of B vitamins, electrolytes, and energy without the sugar and sticky tastes of other drinks. Try it as a pre-workout or post-workout hydration option.

Fit Aid

From the Life Aid line of specifically blended recovery drinks, Fit Aid comes packed with key ingredients for your workout, including Glutamine, BCAAs, electrolytes, green tea, Tumeric, B vitamins, and Omega-3s. Give it a try and see how you feel!

Stock up at your local Supzilla store on vital nutritional supplements and fitness drinks like those above and many more. Our expert staff will help you assess what’s right for your fitness journey and get started with the right stack.  

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Hungry? Grab a handful of these great Fitness Snacks at your local Supzilla Store!

The food you eat is 90% of the battle for fitness and wellbeing. Food is fuel for your body’s muscles, blood, and vital organs, so it pays to consume clean, healthy, organic whole foods and to limit your snacking to approved products that have your health and fitness goals factored in. For that reason, every Supzilla store carries a variety of snacks and food items that will fit within your macros and keep you on the path to total fitness transformation!

Protein Bars

One of the staples of the fitness world is the good old protein bar. Protein bars have been around in some form or another for decades, and for good reason. A simple snack full of essential macro-nutrients and plenty of protein is the perfect way to supplement your structured (or slightly imperfect) diet.

We carry a variety of brands and plenty of flavor options to suit your tastes, including;

• Fit Joy Protein Bars

• ONE Bars

• QUEST Bars

Jerky

High quality jerky and meat sticks can be a great, all natural source of protein when you have a hunger craving in between meals. Make sure you go with a brand that’s known for pure ingredients and not a ton of extra chemicals or preservatives.

We carry these great tasting brands;

• Katie’s Beef, Venison, and Pineapple Jerky

• Ostrim Beef and Elk Sticks

Other Fitness Snacks

It doesn’t just come down to protein bars and meat, you know. Check out the rest of our snack foods at any Supzilla location. We’ve got chips, cookies, and all sorts of delicious snacks that taste like junk food but fuel your body with the proper nutrition to reach your fitness goals.

Ask a Supzilla representative about these and other tasty snacks;

• Lenny & Larry’s Cookies

• Protes Protein Chips

• My Cookie from ProSupps

• ON Cake Bites

For all your fitness and nutrition supplements, visit your local Supzilla store and get a stack that’s just right for you and your goals!

The Benefits of Liquid and Powder Vitamins over Capsules and Tablets

There are a few different options for those looking to take vitamin supplements. Most of us are familiar with the capsules and tablets available over the counter at any pharmacy or supermarket. However, the are tangible benefits to taking vitamins in liquid or powder form and the nutrition experts at Supzilla can help you make the right call.

Benefits of Liquid and Powder Vitamins

When taking vitamins in capsule or tablet form, your body has to do the work of breaking them down into a fine powder before absorbing the vitamins into the bloodstream. When you take a liquid or powder form mixed with water, you’ve already done all the work. The body absorbs these vitamins much more quickly and efficiently in this form and we often recommend these to anyone who struggles with swallowing pills or stomaching additional supplements.

We carry a variety of liquid vitamin options, like Max Effect, as well as popular powder vitamin brands like NutraKey Envie. Both offer the same vitamins and nutrients found in their tablet counterparts, but with better absorption.  

As with any vitamin, you should take this with food.  It’s easier on your stomach and helps with absorption into the body. It doesn’t really matter what time of day you take your vitamins, just that you stay consistent and take them at the same time each day.

Are Capsule Vitamins Bad?

It’s not that vitamins in capsule or tablet form are inherently bad. It’s better take some kind of vitamin than none at all. But, for best results with capsules, we recommend you seek out well-designed time-release capsules that slow the absorption process down and allow for maximum absorption into the body.

If you have any questions about what vitamins and supplements to take for your overall health, the expert staff at any Supzilla location can help you identify your best supplement stack with the right formula for you unique bodily needs.

Find your local Supzilla store and come see us today!

Take Ownership of Your Health with these Vitamin Supplements from Blue Bonnet

Living a healthy, vibrant life is about more than just eating clean foods and hitting the gym (although those are both important too!). The real secret to taking full advantage of your dietary health is to fuel your body with key vitamins and nutrients to keep your immune system in peak condition and your metabolism burning the right fuel. At Supzilla stores, we carry a full line of key vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to supplement your diet and fuel your transformation.  

Check out some of our favorite recommendations from Blue Bonnet below and visit your local Supzilla to stock up today!

Vitamin D3

While Vitamin D3 is essential to the healthy of your skin, bones, and overall mood and energy, and while our primary natural source of D3 is the sun itself, many people don’t get enough. People who work indoors, especially away from windows, often find themselves deficient in Vitamin D3 and find that supplementing with Vitamin D3 supplements from Blue Bonnet covers the shortage, offering them improved moods and increased energy throughout the day.

Biotin

While biotin, also known as Vitamin H, can be found in many natural foods, it’s a key nutrient for hair, skin, and nail health. For this reason, it’s a popular supplement among men and women looking for that extra sheen to their hair and nails.

Methylcobalamin (B12)

Methylcobalamin, also known as Vitamin B12, plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and is necessary for anyone with anemia. Vegans often lack sufficient B12, as it is most often absorbed through animal-based food products. B12 deficiency often manifests as low energy, mental sluggishness, and tingles in the fingers. Many people find that B12 is a great supplement for treating hangovers, as well.  

Iron

Iron is a key ingredient for optimal health and nutrition, as it is found in all of your cells and functions in the production of red blood cells. Iron supplements are important for women to take regularly, as well as anyone who experiences regular blood loss or those on dialysis.

Whole Food Natural Vitamins

When in doubt, a good wholesome multivitamin should cover all of your bases. There are variety of multivitamin formulas on our shelves, each with its own specific mixture for your body type. Taking a daily multivitamin, especially those from natural, whole food sources, can be a great way to supplement anything you may be lacking in your diet.

If you have questions about what vitamins and supplements to take for optimal health and wellness, our expert staff at Supzilla can assess your needs and recommend a daily regimen to fulfill your health goals.  Come browse the shelves and chat us up, we’re always here to help!

Find your local Supzilla store and come get the vitamins you need!

Natural Testosterone Boosters that will Get Your T Flowing

Testosterone is certainly one of the most important hormones in a man’s body, responsible for regulating energy, stamina, strength, and even mood and sense of wellbeing. It’s the driving hormone that makes a man physically a man. Low levels of testosterone can make you feel sluggish, depressed, and even experience a lack of sexual interest.

Testosterone levels naturally lower as men age, but there’s also a growing awareness of low testosterone across the culture compared to previous generations. Reasons for this drop have been speculated to relate to dietary changes, chemicals in our environment, and other psychological factors, but the reality is that many men feel a need to boost their testosterone to compensate.

If you’re looking for natural testosterone boosters to help you build muscle or recover your vigor, Supzilla stores carry a few of the best natural testosterone supplements on the market.

Hard Gainer’s M-Stak

The M-Stack from Animal Training Packs is a non-hormonal anabolic supplement designed for hardgainers and power lifters looking to increase muscle density with enhanced protein synthesis and nitrogen retention. This is a powerful muscle building supplement that naturally increases free Testosterone and strength.

NutraKey Antler Test

There’s a certain appeal to invoking animal extracts for boosting testosterone, it’s primal and speaks to us on a subliminal level. NutraKey’s Antler Test is a proprietary blend of natural ingredients, including New Zealand Red Deer Antler Velvet which contains dense Insulin-like Growth Factors (IGF) as well as vitamins and minerals. Combined with staples like Yohimbe, Antler Test promises to speed up muscle growth and naturally boost free testosterone levels within the first few week.

NutraKey DAA (D-Aspartic Acid)

When it comes to naturally boosting your testosterone and growth hormone levels without the unwanted byproduct of elevated estrogen production, few natural products can compete with the proven effects of d-aspartic acid. Found naturally in the testes, pituitary gland, and the hypothalamus, d-aspartic acid plays a central role in the production and regulation of male hormones like testosterone that directly enhance athletic ability, size, and strength.

MyoPCT Hormonal Optimizer

MyoPCT from MyoPharma Sports Nutrition uses a clinically tested formula of hormonal optimization to specifically raise natural progesterone levels while blocking estrogen production.  This helps to raise free testosterone levels in the body and maintain prostate health. Speak with one of our Supzilla reps for more details about how to cycle on and off of this supplement.

For more information about natural testosterone boosters and hormone therapy, consult one of our fitness nutrition experts at your local Supzilla store.

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FREE SAMPLE BAGS at SupZilla Hilliard

SupZilla Nation!!

Visit SupZilla Hilliard during the week of Monday, September 11th and Saturday, September 16th for a FREE SMAPLE BAG with every purchase, including our $9.99/lb. bulk protein!   

How to Redeem Offer

Simply screenshot the above image and present it while checking out!  It's that easy! This offer is valid at our HILLIARD LOCATION ONLY!  3668 Fishinger Blvd Hilliard, OH 43026

Offer Ends September 16 so hurry in!

Enter the Supzilla T Shirt Design Contest

SupZilla Nation!!

It's time to freshen up our apparel line once again, and we want you to be involved. We're giving YOU a chance to design the next round of SupZilla t-shirts! 

How to Enter

• To enter, download the white, black, or gray t-shirt templates below plus the SupZilla logo.
• Create an original design using the logo in some way and save it as a PNG or vector file.
• Submit your design(s) to kevin@supzilla.com along with your contact information.  If you want us to tag you on Instagram, please tell us your @username.

Perks of Participating

Every submission will receive 10% off their next visit.  The Top 3 designers receive a free t-shirt with their design, as well as a hat and select product.  We'll feature some of our favorites on our Facebook page and social media channels, and will make the winning T shirts available for purchase in our stores and online.

Unlimited submissions!
Everyone is invited to participate!

Contest Ends September 22 so Hurry!

Winners will be chosen by Supzilla staff and announced on social media.

Thanks to everyone who gets involved,
we can't wait to see what you come up with!

Click here to read the Official Contest Rules.