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63Amino Acid Basics - Part 1
Amino acids are the foundation of every muscle cell in our body. That you may know. What most people don't know is that amino-acids plays a role in every cell of our body, including the immune system, brain cells, bones, etc. Here are the basics...
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74What are the 8 Essential Amino Acids?
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins whose important components are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. There are 22 amino acids, 9 of which are called essential amino acids because it is "essential" that they have to be obtained from the food we eat because the body cannot produce them.
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71The Benefits of BCAAs: Branched Chain Amino Acids
Branched Chain Amino Acids or BCAA's can be used by the body as a source of energy and fuel for your muscles. They can also help with recovery from intense exercise. So if you're a Bodybuilder, Weight lifter, you're working out and training for a sport or simply trying to loose some fat, you may find supplementing with these branch like building blocks of protein of benefit to you.
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69Which Bodybuilding Supplements Should You Start With - Part 2
Adding the right bodybuilding supplements to your diet is essential for maximising your muscle gaining program. In part one we talked about adding the first three vital supplements, whey protein, glutamine and ZMA to your nutritional plan. This was about laying the basic foundation for you to add some 'concrete walls', which we will discuss in this article where we are going to add creatine and leucine to your muscle mass building cocktail for the next month, then in month three we are going to
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64Leucine Benefits
What is Leucine? L-Leucine (C6H13NO2) is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) that's reduced down in fat structures. The other two essential BCAA's are L-Valine as well as L-Isoleucine. Leucine...
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87Why Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) are Essential for Athletes?
Do you know that branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) are of a special importance to athletes and body builders? Why? Because they can provide optimal energy levels, enhance sports performance by building protein and muscle tissues, reduce fatigue,...
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70Branched-Chain Amino Acids - Part 7 - Top 5 Supplements & Conclusion
Check out five of the best BCAA supplements and see which ones are worth taking!
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73Branched-Chain Amino Acids - Part 6 - How Much Should I Take and When?
If you're going to start supplementing with branched-chain amino acids then you need to read this so you know how and when to take it!
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71Branched-Chain Amino Acids - Part 5 - Side Effects and Cons
If you're thinking about supplementing with branched-chain amino acids then you need to read this so that you can be as safe as possible!
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86Branched-Chain Amino Acids - Part 4 - Research Proven Benefits
If you're curious what BCAAs can do for you then check out this research first!
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