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Featured Amino Acids & BCAAs Article

Sports Nutrition Guide: Section 2 - Protein And Amino Acids! By: Daniel Gastelu 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. 9603 Words - Date Added: Jan 26, 2006

'Dat Purple Drink.' Start Getting Lean With The Power Of Scivation's Xtend!
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
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. 1914 Words - Date Added: Nov 15, 2006

Alanine – The Essential Non-Essential Amino Acid.
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
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! 1891 Words - Date Added: Oct 22, 2007

All Glutamine Articles
By: Bodybuilding.com
Click this link for our full glutamine article listing. Date Added: May 28, 2003

All Protein Articles
By: Bodybuilding.com
Click this link for our full protein article listing. Date Added: May 28, 2003

Amino Acid Metabolism!
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
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. 1849 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

Amino Acid Power!
By: Planet Muscle
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! 2165 Words - Date Added: May 28, 2003

Amino Acids For Musculoskeletal Health.
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
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. 873 Words - Date Added: Feb 24, 2006

Amino Acids Guide!
By: Big Cat
Learn the FACTS about Glutamine, BCAA's, Arginine, Lysine, Methionine, Carnitine, Cysteine, and HMB. 6299 Words - Date Added: Apr 15, 2001

Amino Acids: Your Body's Building Blocks!
By: ISSA
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. 1004 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2003

Anabolic Ammunition Arsenal: Anabolic Aminos.
By: Derek Charlebois
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 04, 2003

BCAA Supplementation For Athletes!
By: Intensity Magazine
Food supplements are supplements and not nutritional replacements and should be used in addition to regular food not instead of it. 1026 Words - Date Added: Sep 12, 2002

BCAA'S: The Building Blocks Of Muscle!
By: David Galanis
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. 878 Words - Date Added: Oct 06, 2003

Branch-Chained Amino Acids: More Than Just Amino Acids?
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
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. 2814 Words - Date Added: May 24, 2005

Clayton's Health Facts: Beta-Alanine.
By: Clayton South
Beta-Alanine (C3H7NO2) is a nonessential amino acid and is the only naturally occurring beta amino acid. 857 Words - Date Added: May 09, 2007

Essential Amino Acid's & The Growth Trigger!
By: AnimalPak
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. 1012 Words - Date Added: Apr 10, 2006

Give L-Citrulline Some Consideration For Greater Performance In The Gym!
By: Shannon Clark
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. 792 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2009

How To Use Beta-Alanine: Train Harder With This Unique Amino Acid!
By: JSNitro
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. 1717 Words - Date Added: Sep 23, 2008

Leucine: The Anabolic Trigger!
By: Layne Norton
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. 1771 Words - Date Added: Dec 06, 2005

NOW Amino Complete Review: Enhanced Muscle Recovery For Active Adults!
By: Matt Canning
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. 842 Words - Date Added: Sep 18, 2009

Protein Handbook For Beginners: Protein & The Amino Acid Connection.
By: Jeff Behar
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. 917 Words - Date Added: Mar 29, 2006

SciVation Xtend FAQ - The Details!
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
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! 2518 Words - Date Added: Jan 23, 2006

Sports Nutrition Guide: Section 2 - Protein And Amino Acids!
By: Daniel Gastelu
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. 9603 Words - Date Added: Jan 26, 2006

Taurine: A New Dimension In Nutritional Manipulation
By: Mark Tallon
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. 1 Words - Date Added: Oct 23, 2003

The Basics Of Amino Acid Metabolism.
By: XCell
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. 1817 Words - Date Added: Feb 17, 2005

The Importance Of BCAA's!
By: Mike Hajoway
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. 2502 Words - Date Added: Nov 21, 2003

The Interaction Of BCAA's & Glutamine Metabolism.
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
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. 890 Words - Date Added: Aug 24, 2006

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