Leucine on its own is one of the most anabolic amino acids a person can ingest. Studies have shown that it can:
• Help to preserve lean muscle tissue ,
• Preserve muscle glycogen
• Improve performance
• Supply the body with energy during bouts of extreme exertion
• Increase fat loss
• When consumed alone, Leucine is now believed to be the only amino acid that can increase protein synthesis
• When combined with other proteins give a huge anabolic response
• It has also been shown to speed up the recovery process and therefore stimulate muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown.
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18Mar
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19Feb
Maltodextrin and Dextrose are both easily digested carbohydrates, commonly used in post workout (PWO) drinks.
Dextrose goes by many names, including glucose, d-glucose, or blood sugar. It occurs naturally in food, and is sweet. It is a simple carbohydrate.
Maltodextrin is moderately sweet, easily digested carbohydrate. It does not occur naturally, and is thus generally [...] -
12Feb
Beta Alanine is the sports supplement that is most likely to be the next creatine
in terms of athletic ability. We cut through the jargon and tell you how it
works, plain and simple and how to use Beta Alanine effectively without
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05Feb
Glutamine is a wonder amino as it is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is responsible for doing so much. Glutamine has amazing immune boosting properties mainly for the gastrointestinal tract which creates a knock on effect in terms of building muscle and losing fat. Not many people are aware of how this amazing amino works. Here we explain its process of assisting the body to fight off stress that has been induced from intense workouts and how to use glutamine whilst saving time and money and how to make it more effective for long term usage.
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29Jan
Creatine has stood the test of time within the sports supplement world. However many people are not aware of where this great supplement comes from, the different varieties available and which ones actually are proven to work. He we explain how to use creatine whilst saving time and money and how to make it more effective for long term usage.

