Archive for the ‘Amino Acids’ Category

Descriptions of amino acids, new research and their use as bodybuilding supplements, together with reviews of various products.

Top 50 Bodybuilding Tips

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

A list of the TOP 50 Bodybuilding Tips, suitable for anyone from pro bodybuilder to someone thinking about going to the gym for the first time.

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Why do I need to eat six times per day and what is a positive nitrogen balance?

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Protein Is The Building Blocks Of Muscle Most people are aware that if you want to build muscle, you need to eat lost of high protein foods. This is because protein, which represents 15-20% of bodyweight, forms the building blocks of muscle and without sufficient protein intake, it is impossible to build more muscle. How [...]

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Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Among the most beneficial and effective supplements in any sports nutrition program are Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) – leucine, isoleucine and valine. The combination of these three essential amino acids make up approximately 1/3 of skeletal muscle in the human body, and play an important role in protein synthesis and brain function. BCAA’s are [...]

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Peptide Bonded Glutamine

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Of all the amino acids in the human body, glutamine comprises more than 50%. glutamine is important for immune system function and in maintaining digestive health. Although the human body is capable of manufacturing glutamine from other amino acids, studies have shown that people under stress (defined as persons suffering from chronic illness or hard [...]

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