Who Is He?

Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is a name that everyone in your house is sure to know. Wrestler, bodybuilder, producer, actor, family man, you name it, he’s done it. And he’s looked dang good while doing so!

Dwayne Johnson is someone who is often looked up to when it comes to bodybuilding. He works hard, eats right, takes the right supplements, and isn’t shy about sharing what works for him. Dwayne has been strong and in shape since he was young. He played football  in college and started wrestling not long after that. Since retiring from wrestling, the profession that gave him his name “The Rock.” Johnson has been acting full time. He takes on roles which require him to maintain his bodybuilding physique and we think it’s fair to say he is goals-oriented.

We wanted to know what Dwayne Johnson considers essential for his daily supplements so we did a little research. It’s only fair to share that information with you, right? Without further ado…

The Supplements…

Glucosamine:

Glucosamine is a highly effective supplement for bodybuilders such as Dwayne Johnson. Anyone with an active lifestyle can benefit from this supplement. The main purpose of glucosamine is to create glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which are long chains that joints and cartilage use for repair. Taking glucosamine daily can help you build a strong foundation of healthy joints.

Glucosamine can be taken at the best time that works for you. Experts recommend taking divided doses throughout the day for the best results. Taking them all at once in the morning will produce a good result as well.

Glucosamine benefits include:

• Treating joint pain
• Strengthening joints
• Repairing of tendons and ligaments
• Supporting connective tissue
• Supporting cartilage tissue

Multivitamins:

Multivitamins are important for everyyone, not just bodybuilders. The Rock swears by multivitamins because he can’t afford to have any deficiencies in his body. He needs to be at the top of his game all the time. Multivitamins allow us to easily fill in any gaps, with just one pill, once a day. They are especially important for bodybuilders because when leading an active lifestyle our bodies are depleted of their essential vitamins and nutrients much more quickly.

A proper multivitamin includes a wide and complex array of vital nutrients. Vitamin deficiencies are a serious matter and taking a multivitamin will ensure that there are no gaps in your diet so that you have a smooth pathway for your fitness goals. Multivitamins should be taken in the morning with your breakfast so that you can start your day off right. The Rock swears by multivitamins and so do we.

Multivitamin benefits include:

Avoiding vitamin and mineral deficiencies

Glutamine:

Glutamine is popular in the bodybuilding world because of its positive effects on the body. Glutamine is an amino acid used in the synthesis of protein. It supports the production of muscle. It also supports and regulates the immune system, is used as an alternate fuel source for the brain, supports and regulates the dietary system, and more!

It is best to take glutamine right before bed. A great deal of research shows that glutamine raises growth hormones levels drastically if taken right before bed. It can also be taken as soon as you wake up. This is because your muscles will have gone 6 to 8 hours without any substantial nutrition in them.

Glutamine benefits include:

• Minimizing protein breakdown
• Improving athletic performance
• Improving recovery speeds
• Promoting muscle growth
• Decreasing muscle waste
• Improving gastrointestinal health
• Helping heal ulcers and leaky gut
• Aiding with memory, focus, and concentration
• Improving IBS and diarrhea
• Boosting metabolism and cellular detoxification
• Cutting sugar and alcohol cravings
• Fighting against cancer
• Improving diabetes symptoms
• Improving blood sugar levels

BCAAs:

BCAAs stands for Branched Chain Amino Acids. The three similar amino acids the term refers to are – Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine. Muscles cannot grow without protein and proteins consist of 20 different amino acids. Each amino acid has a different effect on our bodies and we focus on each one for different reasons. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine, are the amino acids associated with BCAAs that help us increase muscle growth and delay fatigue, as well as a few other benefits. Isoleucine is used for increasing glucose levels in the cells. Leucine is used to improve muscle protein synthesis. Valine is necessary for protein intake and is crucial for health and growth.

Experts say that BCAA dosages are based upon workout goals as well as diet. Some people decide to take the different BCAA’s separately. However, a dosage of 20 grams of combined BCAA, with a balanced ratio of leucine and isoleucine is recommended.

BCAAs benefits include:

• Minimizing protein breakdown
• Improving workout intensity
• Improving recovery speeds
• Helping gain muscle mass
• Maintaining muscle mass
• Increasing energy levels
• Delaying fatigue
• Increasing rate of protein synthesis
• Increasing cell capacity for protein synthesis
• Creating immediate energy
• Improving appetite

Chondroitin:

Chondroitin is a natural substance that Dwayne Johnson swears by to help support his active lifestyle. This supplement helps you build a strong body by targeting the joints. Chondroitin is normally found in the cartilage around joints in the body. We can use the substance in supplement form to increase it’s benefits.

Chondroitin benefits include:

• Improving wound healing
• Promoting faster recovery from injuries
• Providing pain relief
• Reducing joint tenderness
• Reducing joint swelling
• Reducing degradation of connective tissues in diseased joints
• Improving physical performance
• Reducing rubbing noises of the joints
• Increasing flexibility / range of motion
• Stabilizing joint space width
• Treating osteoarthritis
• Enhancing synthesis of connective tissues
• Helping reduce exercise related injuries
• Reducing knee pain
• Slowing down tissue degradation
• Increasing bone healing and repair
• Improving skin appearance
• Reducing skin wrinkles and fine lines

Protein Shakes:

Protein shakes can help you increase your daily amount of protein in just one drink. They’re extremely helpful, easy to add into your lifestyle, usually tasty, and are perfect for bodybuilders. Protein is used for the production of muscle, which is why they are so important for bodybuilders. Protein is also used to manufacture hormones, enzymes, cellular messengers, nucleic acids, and immune system components. If we don’t have enough protein in our diet, our bodies cannot create the structures that make up all of our cells, tissues, and organs. We also need it for cardiovascular function, muscle contraction, proper growth, and healing. We need protein to heal in times of intense training!

Protein shakes can be made with many different powders – milk, whey, soy, plant-based protein, or rice. This means that just about anyone can find a protein powder that works for them. We’re not sure which form The Rock uses, but it’s definitely working for him!

Protein shakes are almost always consumed after workouts in order to maximize their benefits. Try sipping on one after your next workout!

Protein shake benefits include:

• Minimizing protein breakdown
• Improving recovery speeds

So is The Rock your new supplement guru? Because we’re pretty sure he’s ours.