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Supplement Superfeature: Amino Acid Blowout!
Amino acids are awesome. Yes, they're building blocks of protein, but they also offer a host of physique and performance benefits. Learn what amino acids can do for you!
Date Added: Feb 28, 2013 -
Ask The Macro Manager: What Are The Best BCAA Food Sources?
BCAAs were crucial nutrition for humans long before they were a supplement. Here's how some popular protein sources stack up in amino content!
Date Added: Feb 22, 2013 -
Aminos Are Essential: Lift Longer And Grow Stronger With BCAAs
In addition to being one of the most effective supplements for muscle growth, BCAAs delay fatigue, support strength and mental focus, and even boost fat-loss. Get the details!
Date Added: Feb 20, 2013 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Best BCAA Practices?
I've written more than 100 fitness articles that have been published all over the world. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible.
Date Added: Oct 18, 2012 -
Leucine: Build Muscle With This Anabolic Amino Acid
Leucine, a branched chain amino acid, is a protein stimulus gunslinger. Find out how it works and pull the trigger to build more muscle!
Date Added: Mar 1, 2012 -
BCAAs: The Many Benefits Of Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplements
Dieting down will get you shredded, but it might also shave some size from your biceps. BCAAs can help protect your muscles against the catabolic effects of dieting!
Date Added: Mar 1, 2012 -
BCAAs - Why You Should Fit Them Into Your Fitness Goal!
With all the people who hit the gym to lose fat and build muscle - how many of us can say we have the perfect supplement stack? Learn how to fit BCAAs into your fitness goal to see better results faster!
Date Added: Jul 20, 2010 -
3 Main Reasons You Need To Use BCAAs!
If you've made the commitment to start a weight lifting workout program, the next step that you must take is getting your nutrition and supplement protocol in line so that you are able to maximize your results ...find out more below!
Date Added: Jul 6, 2010 -
Amino Ammo: Your Key To Bodybuilding Success!
Bodybuilders do not need to eat protein. There, I've said it. Before I'm accused of an ephedrine overdose or outright psychosis, permit me to qualify that seeming heresy. What bodybuilders need are amino acids. Learn more.
Date Added: Apr 2, 2010 -
NOW Amino Complete Review: Enhanced Muscle Recovery For Active Adults!
For my purposes I took Amino Complete while on a low-calorie diet to ensure that my body was getting all the essential amino acids and wasn't breaking down muscle tissue... Learn more.
Date Added: Sep 18, 2009 -
Give L-Citrulline Some Consideration For Greater Performance In The Gym!
While there is much talk about amino-acids, many people don't take much time to differentiate between them and learn their benefits... The following sheds some light on what L-Citrulline is and its benefits. Learn more.
Date Added: Mar 10, 2009 -
How To Use Beta-Alanine: Train Harder With This Unique Amino Acid!
Exercise physiologists recently made a quantum leap with ground-breaking research on the role of Beta-Alanine. Just like creatine before, this amino acid looks to have great potential in the area of strength and recovery.
Date Added: Sep 23, 2008 -
Alanine – The Essential Non-Essential Amino Acid.
All amino acids are important in one way or another. Take alanine for example. Most feel that alanine, a non-essential amino acid, has no place in an amino acid formulation. But they're wrong. Learn why right here!
Date Added: Oct 22, 2007 -
Clayton's Health Facts: Beta-Alanine.
Beta-Alanine (C3H7NO2) is a nonessential amino acid and is the only naturally occurring beta amino acid.
Date Added: May 9, 2007 -
'Dat Purple Drink.' Start Getting Lean With The Power Of Scivation's Xtend!
I am dieting for a show right now and lacking in carbs. But I am still getting stronger! Credit this to my diet advisor and superior nutrition. Get facts right here about BCAA's, L-Glutamine, and Citrulline Malate.
Date Added: Nov 15, 2006 -
The Interaction Of BCAA's & Glutamine Metabolism.
Supplementing with additional BCAA's and glutamine will help keep skeletal muscle and plasma glutamine elevated and decrease BCAA oxidation and therefore muscle catabolism. Learn more here as I explain how the two work together.
Date Added: Aug 24, 2006 -
Essential Amino Acid's & The Growth Trigger!
The synergistic effect of Essential Amino Acids and carb ingestion maximizes the anabolic response of resistance training by limiting the post-exercise rise in protein degradation and inhibiting post-training cortisol release. Get some insight right here about EAA's.
Date Added: Apr 10, 2006 -
Protein Handbook For Beginners: Protein & The Amino Acid Connection.
Protein, whether from your own tissues (e.g., muscle), from whole foods, or from supplements, all consists of amino acids... Learn more about those amino's right here.
Date Added: Mar 29, 2006 -
Amino Acids For Musculoskeletal Health.
Amino acids contribute to musculoskeletal health and repair in many ways. Get some great examples of what they can help you with and learn a little in the process. Check it out.
Date Added: Feb 24, 2006 -
Sports Nutrition Guide: Section 2 - Protein And Amino Acids!
Regardless of what type of athlete you are, a scientific based sports nutrition program can help you get the edge you need. Read this series for more details.
Date Added: Jan 26, 2006 -
SciVation Xtend FAQ - The Details!
Xtend by SciVation might be a great product but still raises a lot of questions about what it is and how it works. Get the facts right here!
Date Added: Jan 23, 2006 -
Leucine: The Anabolic Trigger!
It has been shown that in order for protein balance to become positive post workout, dietary protein, specifically the amino acid leucine, must be consumed. Learn how that happens right here.
Date Added: Dec 6, 2005 -
Branch-Chained Amino Acids: More Than Just Amino Acids?
The idea of supplementing with extra branch-chained amino acids (BCAA) in addition to ones protein intake has been around for quite some time. It is time to take an in depth look at BCAA's. Read on to learn more.
Date Added: May 24, 2005 -
Amino Acid Metabolism!
Our current examination of proteins and amino acids will cover the metabolism of the protein we eat, dietary protein, and catabolic situations in the body.
Date Added: Apr 18, 2005 -
The Basics Of Amino Acid Metabolism.
This examination of proteins and amino acids will cover the metabolism of the protein we eat and catabolic situations in the body. A general understanding of the molecular structure of proteins and amino acids is needed to understand their metabolism.
Date Added: Feb 17, 2005 -
The Importance Of BCAA's!
Today, an athlete can research online and discover a multitude of information on different types of nutritional supplements, but there are still basic supplements that are the most important and revered, such as protein, creatine, and a multi-vitamin. Amino acids, especially Branch chain amino acids (BCAA's) are no different.
Date Added: Nov 21, 2003 -
Anabolic Ammunition Arsenal: Anabolic Aminos.
In this article, we will examine a scientifically backed nutrition and supplement plan designed to promote an anabolic environment that will ensure growth and advancement.
Date Added: Nov 4, 2003 -
Amino Acids: Your Body's Building Blocks!
Why do so many fitness enthusiasts have such a limited understanding of protein and amino acids? We hope that the information in this article will serve as a beacon among the sea of misinformation about protein and amino acids.
Date Added: Nov 4, 2003 -
Taurine: A New Dimension In Nutritional Manipulation
Taurine's future in the sports supplement market is unknown but once future research can clear up the unknowns regarding its use in both endurance and resistance exercise, this compound may find a resurgence of popularity.
Date Added: Oct 23, 2003 -
BCAA'S: The Building Blocks Of Muscle!
Branched Chain Amino Acids are among the most beneficial and effective supplements in any sports nutrition program. One thing is definitely sure though, that anyone who is looking to put on more muscle or gain more energy naturally without any side effects should very seriously consider taking BCAA's.
Date Added: Oct 6, 2003 -
All Glutamine Articles
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Date Added: May 28, 2003 -
All Protein Articles
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Date Added: May 28, 2003 -
Amino Acid Power!
One area of supplementation that everyone agrees on though, to build more muscle, is protein, dietary nitrogen and amino acids. Learn the importance of amino acids!
Date Added: May 28, 2003 -
BCAA Supplementation For Athletes!
Food supplements are supplements and not nutritional replacements and should be used in addition to regular food not instead of it.
Date Added: Sep 12, 2002 -
Amino Acids Guide!
Learn the FACTS about Glutamine, BCAA's, Arginine, Lysine, Methionine, Carnitine, Cysteine, and HMB.
Date Added: Apr 15, 2001