Morning Supplements
Why I Take Perfect Aminos, Berberine, GI Integrity & Electrolytes Before Coffee
Mornings set the tone for the day, and what you put into your body first thing can make a huge difference in energy, digestion, and overall wellness. While many of us are tempted to reach straight for coffee, I’ve found that prioritizing hydration and key supplements before caffeine has completely transformed the way I feel.
Here’s why I start my mornings with Perfect Aminos, Berberine, GI Integrity, and Electrolytes—before my first sip of coffee.
1. Perfect Aminos: Muscle Support & Recovery
As women, it can be difficult to gain and maintain muscle, especially as we age. Muscle mass plays a huge role in metabolism, energy, and overall body composition, but getting enough protein to support muscle growth isn’t always easy—especially first thing in the morning. Perfect Aminos provide the essential amino acids your body needs to build lean muscle, recover efficiently, and prevent muscle breakdown. Taking them in the morning gives my body the nutrients it needs to support recovery and muscle maintenance, even before I have my first meal. I have two options for perfect aminos - chocolate powder or a capsule!
2. Berberine: Blood Sugar Balance & Weight Management
Blood sugar spikes and crashes are one of the biggest causes of weight gain, low energy, and cravings. When your glucose is constantly fluctuating, your body stores more fat and experiences energy dips that make you feel sluggish. Berberine helps stabilize blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and optimize metabolism, making it an incredible tool for weight management and overall health.
However, balancing blood sugar goes beyond just supplements—there are so many other blood sugar hacks I swear by, including:
✔ Clothing your carbs (pairing carbs with protein/fat to slow glucose spikes)
✔ Eating in the proper order (fiber first, protein/fat second, carbs last)
✔ Walking after meals to help your body utilize glucose effectively
I love adding Berberine into my morning routine because it supports steady energy and metabolic health, but pairing it with lifestyle habits makes it even more effective!
3. GI Integrity: Gut Healing & Stomach Support
I have been taking L-Glutamine for years, and it has been a game-changer for my gut health. L-Glutamine helps coat the gut lining, repair intestinal permeability, and reduce inflammation, making it essential for digestion and overall wellness. Incorporating GI Integrity in the morning helps keep my stomach calm, reduces bloating, and ensures that my gut is strong and supported before introducing food (or coffee!). GI Integrity has a perfect balance of L Glutamine along with other key nutrients to strengthen gut health.
4. Electrolytes: Hydration & Cellular Function
After a full night of sleep, your body is naturally dehydrated. Electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, and magnesium) help replenish lost minerals, regulate nerve function, and support muscle performance. Hydrating before coffee ensures better energy, focus, and digestion—plus, it prevents caffeine-induced dehydration and adrenal stress that can happen when drinking coffee on an empty stomach. I love the 40,000 volts ones because you cannot taste them!
The Takeaway: Support First, Caffeine Second
By prioritizing hydration, gut health, muscle support, and blood sugar balance first thing in the morning, I feel energized, focused, and less dependent on caffeine. After this routine, I enjoy my coffee without the jitters, crashes, or stomach discomfort that can come from drinking it on an empty stomach.
Try it for a week and see how your body responds—you might never go back to coffee first thing! ☕✨
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