6 Plant Based Ingredients for Workout Recovery
Workout recovery is just as important if not more than the workout itself. It is so important that we take the time to give our bodies what they need to heal, especially after exercise. Research has shown that many plant-based ingredients contain powerful post-workout healing properties.
At Holief our team of researchers worked tirelessly to find and incorporate these powerful plants into our fitness product line so you can have access to the topical and ingestible workout relief you need.
Here are our top six plant-based ingredients for workout recovery.
1. Hemp extracts
BENEFITS: Hemp extracts like CBG have expressed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. Evidence also suggests CBD may improve the efficiency of the body’s natural recovery process during exercise and relieve sport-related fatigue.
PRODUCTS: Holi-Wonder Muscle and Skin Relief Cream, Holi-Freeze Muscle and Joint Relief Gel, Holi-Balance Oral Drops, Ease Mango Gummies
2. Ashwagandha
BENEFITS: Ashwagandha is associated with increased muscle mass, recovery, strength, and mobility. Studies have shown it has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-stress, anti-diabetic, immunoprotective, neuroprotective, cardioprotective and analgesic effects.
PRODUCTS: Ease Gummies
3. Evening primrose oil
BENEFITS: Evening Primrose Oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and skin benefits.
PRODUCTS: Holi-Balance Oral Drops, Ease Mango Gummies
4. Menthol
BENEFITS: Menthol acts as a topical analgesic, stimulating nerve receptors to override the pain response, creating a cooling sensation and instant pain relief. It can also decrease inflammation, as well as support blood flow releasing muscle and joint discomfort.
PRODUCTS: Holi-Freeze Muscle and Joint Relief Gel
5. Peppermint oil
BENEFITS: By acting on the central nervous system (CNS), peppermint allows muscles to relax. Peppermint Oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulating, and relaxing properties.
PRODUCTS: Holi-Freeze Muscle and Joint Relief Gel
6. Spearmint oil
BENEFITS: Spearmint oil provides a powerful, targeted cooling sensation and muscle relaxation for relief from joint and muscle tension.
PRODUCTS: Holi-Freeze Muscle and Joint Relief Gel
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