Different forms of amino acids go through different levels of metabolism. In accounting for the metabolic speed and efficiency of the different amino acid forms, it is useful to consider their bio-availability Bio-availability refers to the speed and ability of nutrients to be absorbed and availed to the tissues after ingestion. More bio-available forms take shorter delays after ingestion before they are available to body tissues. The free-form amino acids for instance, do not require any digestion. They are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream immediately after ingestion without any conversion or breakdown processes taking place. Consequently, the free form amino acids become more available to the muscles than any other amino acid form. Once they get absorbed into blood, the free form amino acids are readily available to the muscles and any other body tissues. One key advantage of ingesting adequate ...

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A lot of people think that it is easy to increase body mass, however when it comes to actually doing it many people fail. So why is this? The reason is mostly because they are not following the fundamental principles needed in order to gain mass. This article will explain to them in details so that you can be able to gain more body mass. You might be wondering why increasing body mass is important. If you are a bodybuilder then you are probably aware just how important increasing your body mass is, especially since a lot of people equate it to how successful you are in bodybuilding. If you are a bodybuilder and yet your body mass is not adequate enough then your progress will not be appreciated no matter how symmetrical your body is. Therefore you should emphasize the following ...

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During the very intense workouts such as which the professional bodybuilders put their bodies through it has been proven that lots of glutamine is lost as a result. It is quite important that all efforts are made in replenishing the lost amounts of this critical amino acid because of the vital role that it plays in as far as bodybuilding is concerned. The amount of glutamine lost is increasingly high in the event that the body gets subjected to overtraining. It was previously thought that it was futile to replenish the bodily glutamine through oral supplements since the research scientists thought that digestion of this important substance in the stomach would serve to convert it into the glutamate form. More research has been done on this issue and the researchers have produced enough evidence to suggest that glutamine is not converted ...

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During the very intense workouts such as which the professional bodybuilders put their bodies through it has been proven that lots of glutamine is lost as a result. It is quite important that all efforts are made in replenishing the lost amounts of this critical amino acid because of the vital role that it plays in as far as bodybuilding is concerned. The amount of glutamine lost is increasingly high in the event that the body gets subjected to overtraining. It was previously thought that it was futile to replenish the bodily glutamine through oral supplements since the research scientists thought that digestion of this important substance in the stomach would serve to convert it into the glutamate form. More research has been done on this issue and the researchers have produced enough evidence to suggest that glutamine is not converted ...

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Natural bodybuilders face a challenge when the off-season rolls around.  Everyone knows the off-season is the time period where bodybuilders get BIG.  They lift, eat, and sleep big in order to add some muscle mass.  This way, when they diet down for next year’s competition, they’ll be stepping onstage with 5 to 10 pounds of new, lean muscle.  However, natural bodybuilders face a challenge that their chemically-assisted brothers in iron do not.  Gaining too much weight in the off-season results in a highly challenging pre-contest diet in which muscle will be lost in the course of dieting.  Here are some nutritional tips and tricks for adding muscle in the off-season without adding too much fat, in order to avoid those awful pre-contest diet blues.. Avoid stimulants Caffeine, guarine, and other stimulant might make your workout fun, but in the long run, they ...

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Q: I never know how to best feed my body after a workout. A lot of fast acting carbs or more sustained carbs that are stable and don't spike blood sugar - which is best? A: Fast acting carbs, like dextrose, ingested directly after a workout does cause a spike of insulin. But insulin isn't just fat-producing, it's also highly anabolic, and that's the caveat. Yes, too much insulin activity around meal time can cause visceral fat to build up and cause a distended belly. However, it's different after a workout, and you don't exactly OVERDO/ OVEREAT after workouts. Take in 25 - 35 grams of dextrose or other fast-acting carb post-workout, along with 10 grams of BCAAs and 2-4 grams of glutamine. But keep in mind that there isn't a lot of carb storage after serious workouts, merely replacement ...

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Glutamine is the engine that pulls the train that is your body. The most important of the twenty amino acids in the body, glutamine leads the other amino acids to work each day. Used in supplementation form, it has properties which lead to increased muscle growth, faster recovery, and better digestion. For an athlete who has all his “ducks in a row” when it comes to nutrition, training, and sleep, supplementing with glutamine might lend a slight advantage to reaching bodybuilding goals. Nitrogen metabolism Muscle grows when there is a positive nitrogen balance. When a person trains, blood is forced to the muscle group being trained. If that blood contains a positive nitrogen balance – more nitrogen than negative agents like cortisol – the muscle is able to grow. Glutamine contributes to the positive nitrogen balance, ...

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Q: When is the best time to take Glutamine? It's frustrating, because in the sports supplement industry, there are never any directions for taking anything. I guess because you're not allowed to tell people how to take it, but it's hard for someone to know. What gives and how do I know how much to take? And is peptide vs free form better? A: Glutamine is great for post workout recovery, as you probably know. It's very valuable, in our opinion, despite what some say. We prefer to take it away from other amino acids and make it a stand alone recovery tool. I'd take 5 grams of L-Glutamine, 30 minites after your post-workout shake (again, to stay away from other aminos), and then 30 minutes later, you would have a full meal. Take it between meals and take around 5-20g ...

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Q: I’ve been going to the gym for about a year now and heard from a male friend that I should look into taking supplements. I have no idea where to begin or what to look for (neither did he, as far as women go)!! I’ve been taking a fat burner to lose body fat but have found that after a few days of usage, I crash really hard and feel really tired. I want to lose body fat and build muscle. Can you please recommend what supplements I should look into? I’m already doing the obvious (i.e., diet, cardio, weight training, protein shakes, etc.) but I feel like I need an extra boost to obtain the body I want. A: When you say you are already doing the obvious I am assuming that you are, in fact, ...

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Q: I was on an Internet discussion board and saw a post about glutamine being one of the very few supplements that actually work but I have no idea what it is. What is glutamine and why should I use it. He also said that ZMA was a waste and that a regular $2 zinc vitamin would be the same. I don’t know what to believe here, can you help? A: Certainly! I somewhat agree with him on the glutamine comment. Glutamine is one of the few supplements that works for everybody. Considering there are literally thousands of different supplements available right now, there aren’t that many that will work for everyone. What is gutamine? Glutamine is what I call a “semi-essential” amino acid; you really don’t need to take it unless your body is ...

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