Alan's Muscle Mart

11/19/2025

10/13/2025

Sleep aid supplements: The most slept on supplement category (pun intended 🤭)
One often times overlooked area in our store is the Sleep Aid section. Which always blows my mind as sleep is an extremely important part of the muscle building process! If you're lacking in the sleep department I can guarantee you that you have more muscle building potential on the table.
Of course our muscle requires a stimulus to grow from which we achieve when we are training in the gym. Diet helps fuel and recover from our training. Sufficient sleep helps us with hormone regulation, recovery, inflammation reduction, and improving energy levels. All three are pretty equally important I would say so if you're lacking on one or the other, each one is 33% of the total pie!
So where do sleep aids come into the equation?
When you take a sleep aid you should notice more restful sleep right off the bat. Some of these ingredients have calming effects which helps you settle in around bed time. Things like L-Glycine an amino acid that helps lower body temperature, reduce activity in the brains "wakefulness" center, and increase activity in the brains "sleep" center. When it comes to melatonin we do carry products with it, we do carry products without it. Some users find that melatonin makes them wake up with a "groggy" feeling, while I have found this can mainly be based on individual dosing.
I myself typically have preferred melatonin-less sleep aids for the past few years. I have recently been using the Merica Labz Sleepy Joe Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (The flavor is just as amazing as it sounds) which has 3mg or what would be considered a moderate melatonin dose (I've seen products without any melatonin, up to maybe around 6+mg). I have been waking up feeling rejuvenated after every time I reach for my Sleepy Joe! I'll post up some of my personal whoop results with these photos so you can see for yourself!
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10/10/2025

Guy this right here is what business is all about for me. I genuinely LOVE to talk shop with you guys. I won't claim to ever know everything, but if I don't have an answer to your question I can certainly find it! That just adds another tool in the tool belt once I do! 😉
Have a great weekend friends! Go out, get them gainz and level up! 💪 We're here to help any way we can. Just reach out! 😊

10/07/2025

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC): The most effective way to boost Glutathione levels in the body!
NAC is a more stable form of the amino acid L-Cysteine, which has all the properties of L-Cysteine but is more water soluble and said to be more bioavailable than L-Cysteine.
NAC makes up glutathione, a crucial antioxidant specifically proven to scavenge free radicals. NAC has the unique ability to maintain healthy lung tissue, support the body's natural defenses and enhance cellular health and longevity. These qualities make NAC especially beneficial for active people, the elderly, and those exposed to polluted environments.
What makes NAC so effective as a glutathione booster is the fact that it is a stable amino acid that can retain up to six times the amount of sulfur and sulfhydryl groups after digestion. Scientists believe that sulfur and sulfur compounds may be Central to glutathione. This is crucial for the body's life functions, as NAC helps the body neutralize toxins, heavy metals, such as Mercury from dental amalgam fillings, cadmium, and lead from paint and cigarette smoke. The sulfhydryl balance has also been linked to enhance resistance to viral infections.
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) provides powerful immune support and also packs a powerful anti-toxin potential. NAC has the ability to neutralize cell and DNA damaging free radicals.
NAC has been shown to play a protective role against a variety of toxic hazards such as cigarette smoke, Auto exhaust, certain herbicides, and overdoses of acetaminophen. It can also play a beneficial role in prostate and respiratory conditions. For example, NAC has well established anti-mucooytic (anti-mucous) properties and has been shown to increase mucocilary transport in smokers.

10/06/2025

The king of sports nutrition supplements Creatine Monohydrate!
What is creatine?
Creatine is a precursor to our bio-energetic fuel called creatine phosphate, which replenishes cellular ATP (adenosine triphosphate) levels during maximum intensity contractions. Supplementing with creatine can increase levels of creatine phosphate in the muscles improving work output capacity, power, recovery and muscle hydration. When the muscles are hydrated muscle catabolism (breakdown) is minimized.
Creatine is one of if not the most studied sports supplements on the market today. Research has shown saturating your muscles with creatine improves your body's ability to quickly replenish and recycle ATP which increases muscle energy and delays muscle fatigue. Studied have shown that when athletes supplement with creatine while weight training they can quickly gain lean body mass and strength.
Main creatine benefits:
-May act as a lactic acid buffer, (which helps delay the onset of fatigue) improving exercise recovery time.
-May stimulate Protein Synthesis
-May increase muscle power output
-May improveme time to exhaustion
Although sports performance is the main goal for most users more and more recent studies are coming out with research showing that creatine may be beneficial as a cognitive (focus) enhancer/brain performance, injury prevention, and I think I've even seen an article on it providing some heart health benefits!
The standard dose of creatine is 5 grams per day (depending on what benefits you are looking to get for example the improved brain function recommends a higher dose than 5 grams). You DO still want to take creatine on your non training days as well. (Creatine everyday) It is also important that when taking Creatine you are taking in at least a gallon of water per day.
Flavor options:
-Blue Razz 🫐
-Lemon Burst 🍋 🍋‍🟩
-Parsdise Punch 🍊 🍓 🍍
- Unflavored (can be mixed with pre workout/protein/favorite beverage)
Creatine Monohydrate is one of those staples that should be in everyone's cabinet! If you're not already taking Creatine, why not?

10/02/2025

Aches and pains BE GONE!
Every dose of anti inflammatory supplements I take I just imagine them putting a spell on my connective tissue like bones, tendons, ligaments "move smooth, and recover well".
Personally I've used Morphogens Joint products since they had Orthogen powder here a few years back. If you ask me this is one of the most crucial supplements in my regimen. As athletes who are constantly pushing our body's to the limit (and sometimes past) we do put alot of stress on our joints. This can lead to stiffness, lack of range of motion, minor to major aches and pains. But why would you want all that if you could help prevent these symptoms with one comprehensive supplement? PLUS the bonus of better workout recovery!
Core Soothe is an equally great product. Featuring 6 anti inflammatory ingredients at high doses. For those who may prefer a larger dose of Boswellia Extract, this would be your preference between the two.
Both of these products have some of the same ingredients such as Cissis, Curcumin/Turmeric (95% curcuminoids), Boswellia Extract, and Bioperine Black Pepper for enhanced absorption.
The Morphogen Joint has more overall ingredients which works synergistically with one another, while the Core Soothe 6 ingredients focusing on higher doses of each ingredient.
Could you use a little less ache and pain in your day to day life? What is one ache or pain that has set you back recently? Chime in down below in the comments we can get some resources sent your way to help!
Ope one last mention on servings! Both products are a 6 capsule serving (these can be split between meals if you prefer). For less severe symptoms or more of a maintenance dose Morphogen Joint can be used at a 4 capsule per day serving.
Core Soothe: 30 servings
Morphogen Joint: 20 servings(/day/full serving), or 30 servings (/day/maintenance serving)

10/01/2025

Something's fishy here...
It's omega 3! Omega 3 fatty acids may benefit:
-Heart health: may reduce triglycerides, lower blood pressure, and improve cardiovascular health overall. 
-Joint Health: may reduce inflammation and arthritis pain.
-Brain Health: may support memory, mood, and cognitive function
-Eye Health: may protect dry eyes, against age related macular degeneration
Amongst many other benefits!

We have had an overwhelming majority of our customers switch to Morphogen Omega. Not only does this product contain Omega 3 (4 grams per serving), but also the addition of Vitamin D3 (125mcg or 5000IU per serving) & Vitamin K2 (360mcg or 14,400IU per serving) making this an Omega + Cardiovascular health product!

09/30/2025

Don't know where to start when it comes to supplements? Start with the foundation.
A quality multivitamin will help weather you are in a massing phase with high food volume but low nutrient density, as well as when you may be in a dieting phase with lower calories to top off your vitamin and mineral levels and keep you running like a well oiled machine! (I've found them particularly helpful during dieting phases for increased energy)
One major difference when recommending our multi's is whether or not you would prefer a product containing vitamins D3&K2. Some customers may already use a D3+K2 product so we do offer products without them as well!
If you're looking for a high quality Multi that does not contain vitamins D3&K2 we would point you to our Phat Muscle Premium Multi!
We also have gender specific multivitamins from Nutrabio which are MultiSport Men's & MultiSport Womens! Does contain D3&K2
Maybe you're looking for that Multivitamin Plus option. Animal Pak will have you covered. Each Animal Pak will contain a vitamin&mineral complex but also: amino acids, performance complex, liver/detox complex, antioxidant complex, digestive enzymes, & Energy/focus complex!
Which multi is the right fit for you?

09/29/2025

Top 5 foundational health supplement recommendations:
1) Quality Multivitamin
2) Omega 3/Fish oil
3) Joint/Anti inflammatory
4) Creatine Monohydrate
5) N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
Of course supplement regimens are person to person specific based on your needs, and what you are looking to achieve. I think all five supplements above may benefit most everyone from the athlete looking to level up their game to individuals wishing to improve their general health and well being.
Which of our top five foundational health Supps would benefit you most?

09/11/2025

Fresh restock on a few flavors of .usa including the ALL NEW KEY LIME PIE & WILD CHERRY!!!
Flavors (in stock):
-Salted Peanut Caramel 🥜
-Cookies N Cream 🍪
-Key Lime Pie 🍋‍🟩
-Wild Cherry 🍒
Solid amount of protein, low carb, great flavorssss what's not to love about Barebells? 🤤
What flavor are you picking up first?

06/02/2025

Newest Hard Hitter Pre-Workout on our shelves!
: Purple Haze Edition
This formula is fully loaded with a good amount of ingredients to help with pump, strength, energy and several focus enhancing ingredients to give you some WICKED workouts!
Ingredient highlights:
-7 Grams L-Citrulline (Pump
-4 Grams Beta-Alanine (Endurance/tingles😈)
-1 Gram Taurine (Helps aid in performance, hydration, and prevent muscle cramps)
-398mg Caffeine (From 3 different caffeine sources)
-1 Gram Tyrosine (Focus)
-Choline Complex (4 different Choline sources/Focus)
All dat WITH some sick artwork on the label! This is gonna be a container you wanna keep and turn into a coin jar!.....and to tell your grandkids about that "hardcore pre workout" from back in your day 👴
Stop by today to secure your container or order online at www.alansmusclemart.com

05/28/2025

Have you been downtown lately? We have a West Plains Downtown Small Business Passport waiting for you at the shop today, tomorrow or Friday, 11am - 5:30pm!

It's Fun! + You could win BIG!!
Collect 10 stamps from participating downtown businesses. Those who return their completed passport by June 30th to the drop box in front of The Frame Shop, 403 Washington Ave. will be entered into a drawing for a festive gift basket filled with goodies and gift cards ($300+ Value) from downtown shops. No purchase is required to participate.

Q: How do I get a passport?
A: Pick one up at any of the participating downtown businesses.
List of participating businesses:
10/40 Coffee
Alan's Muscle Mart
Black Lagoon
BURO
BYOD
The Book Nook
Christo's House
Country at Heart
Davis and Sons
Dev's Steakhouse
West Plains Farmers & Artisans Market
The Frame Shop
Game Stash
Grandma's Prayer Corner
Johnny Hatchet's
KC's Sports Bistro
KMC Creations
Life Phases
Lux Med Spa
Misfits Barber Co.
Ozark Pizza & Bread Co.
Perry's Barber Shop
Revelry Ink
Rickie Davis's Jeweler
Right Off the Bat
West Plains Bike Shop
West Plains Daily Quill
West Plains Music