Green Is the New Grit: The Surprising Shortcut to Faster Recovery

Using Greens to Recover Better and Train Harder
When you’re pushing your limits—whether at the gym or in the office—your body needs the right fuel to recover fast and bounce back stronger. Eating (and supplementing with) greens is a time-tested, science-backed way to boost energy, focus, and muscle repair without the usual crash. Here’s how they help you stay at the top of your game.


1. Nature’s Original Performance Booster

Many green plants are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that reduce oxidative stress, which is common after intense exercise. By tackling inflammation head-on, greens set the stage for optimal recovery and improved overall performance.

2. Sustained Energy Without the Crash

Typical caffeine-heavy supplements can spike your energy and then leave you drained. Greens, however, provide slow-release nutrients like magnesium and iron, helping you maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.22

3. Stress-Busting Nutrients

Leafy greens often contain high levels of folate, which supports your body’s natural stress response.33 When life’s demands stack up—work pressure, long runs, weightlifting sessions—greens can help buffer both mental and physical fatigue.

4. Clinically Proven Ingredients for Results

Products like Hence focus on using full clinical ingredient dosages—as shown in studies to enhance energy and mental clarity. By blending greens with other scientifically validated compounds, you get targeted benefits for training harder and recovering faster.

5. Complementary Tools: Where Greens Fit In

While “nature’s multivitamin” provides a robust foundation, many athletes explore other trending methods. Here’s how greens compare:

  • Cold Plunges: Can reduce inflammation post-workout,44 but results vary and repeated exposure is key. Greens offer consistent daily support.
  • Pre-workout Supplements are useful for an immediate energy kick,55 though they may rely heavily on stimulants. Greens support lasting vitality without jitters.
  • NAD Supplements: Promising for cellular energy,66 but can be costly. Greens are a simpler, budget-friendly way to support overall wellness.
  • Red Light Therapy: This may help with muscle recovery and reduce soreness,77 but equipment access and time can be barriers. Greens give you readily available nutritional backup.

Ready to Go Green?

Think of greens as the reliable daily companion on your fitness journey—feeding your body powerful nutrients, helping you recover better, and letting you train harder without burning out. By combining them with science-backed doses of proven ingredients (like we do at Hence), you set yourself up for real, sustained progress.


References

11 Pingitore, A. et al. (2015). Exercise and oxidative stress: potential effects of antioxidant dietary strategies in sports. Nutrition, 31(7–8), 916–922.
22 Vannucchi, H. et al. (2019). Micronutrients and physical performance. Nutrition Reviews, 77(11), 795–804.
33 Coppen, A., & Bolander-Gouaille, C. (2005). Folate, depression and dementia. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 75(3), 450–453.
44 White, G. E., & Wells, G. D. (2013). Cold-water immersion and other forms of cryotherapy. Sports Medicine, 43(11), 1065–1087.
55 Spradley, B. D. et al. (2012). Nutritional ergogenic aids and exercise performance. Sports Medicine, 42(2), 107–129.
66 Rajman, L. et al. (2018). NAD+ deficiency in age-related degenerative diseases. Cell Metabolism, 27(5), 1081–1095.
77 Zhevago, N. A., & Samoilova, K. A. (2006). Pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine content in human peripheral blood after infrared heating and ILBI. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 24(2), 129–139.

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