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May 11, 2018 by Greg Underwood

Looking at The Benefits of Amino Acid Supplements

The world of supplements has long been one of uncertainty and information which is not always correct, which in truth is a shame because there are some supplements out there which can do wonders for you and your body. One such supplement which I would really recommend is that of amino acids, the building blocks of life which feature inside protein. amino acids help protein absorption so that when protein enters the body, it  proceeds to break it down into the various amino acids, and then sends them where they need to go. Supplements can offer you a great deal and here we are going to talk about just some of the benefits which you can enjoy when using these amino acid supplements.

Muscle Growth

Branched-chain amino acids such as isoleucine, valine and leucine, have a great many properties and one of the most impactful is that of muscle growth. Leucine in particular has been proven to be a great tool in the protein synthesis of muscles after working out. These amino acids can help with recovery, growth and recuperation ahead of you next workout.

Fat Burning

These supplements can not only help you to generate bigger muscles, but also to help you burn fat far quicker. In simple terms, these amino acids make your body switch to fat when it comes to burning fuel, as opposed to glycogen.

Greater Mental Focus

When your amino acids run low, the body produces more of a chemical called tryptophan which tuns into serotonin in the brain, inducing fatigue and reduced mental sharpness. If we manage however to keep up the levels of BCAA in the body, we can keep the monster of tryptophan at bay, and count on a higher level of mental function. In the same way that they help to improve mental focus, the BCAAs can also increase energy levels and reduce physical fatigue.

Increased Endurance

When taking these supplements your body will change the way that it goes about using carbs and fats. The result of this is that taking the supplements means that you don’t use as much glycogen when working out for long periods of time, which leaves the body stronger and in better shape for longer periods of time. To avoid exhaustion, higher levels of glycogen is the key, and through the use of amino acid supplements, you can ensure that your body retains stronger levels.

Balanced Dosage

There are of course many other ways of getting protein and those amino acids into the body, but it can be difficult to ensure that you are getting the right balance for your body. Taking supplements however will ensure that the dosage which you are ingesting is a careful balance of everything that you need. Amino acids compete with one another for absorption, which can mean that taking them in the wrong way could see you lose some of the dosage, with supplements this is not the case and your body will be well balanced.

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