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Protein is made up of a combination of anything up to 26 amino acids. Each different amino acid has a different function within the human body, which can range from boosting the immune system to increasing sperm count and from increasing stamina to increasing fat loss. Complete proteins are proteins that contain every amino acid, with chicken, tuna, milk, whey protein and micellar casein being complete proteins.
Readers of this website will probably be most interested in which amino acids help increase muscle tone and support an increasin muscle mass, they are Arginine, Cysteine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine and Ornithine. Most important for muscle building are the Branched Chain Amino Acids, leucine, isoleucine and valine, which make up around 35% of muscle tissue in the body. Supplementing with BCAAs before and after training sessions will optimise recovery and muscle gains.
Of the amino acids, eight are considered essential, because they can only be sourced from the food or supplements that are consumed, i.e. the body cannot make them. It is therefore essential that you consume regular complete sources of protein throughout the day if you want to see muscle gains, increased tone and fat loss. Supplementing with BCAAs will further boost muslce building results and are even more important for vegetarians, as there aren't many complete protein sources available to vegetarians.
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Animal Nitro 44 Pks
Animal Nitro can actually help your body deliver more nutrients to your working muscles, recover more quickly, and build new muscle mass by enhancing protein synthesis, improving net muscle protein balance, and preventing muscle breakdown.
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BCAA 500 Capsules
These 3 unique amino acids make up over 40% of your daily required essential amino acid intake.
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BCAAs 200 Capsules
BCAAs are needed for the maintenance of muscle tissue and appear to preserve muscle stores of glycogen (a storage form of carbohydrate that can be converted into energy).
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BCAAs 500 Capsules
By taking Reflex Nutrition BCAA's before and after exercise you can increase nitrogen retention, boost protein synthesis, and protect your muscles from the stress and trauma of heavy exercise.
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