Amino Acids

Amino acids are one of the main and most important chemicals needed by the body to function well. They are the building block of proteins and serve as intermediates in protein metabolism. Amino Acids for weight lifting as a source of power and energy are also quite a neccessity.

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Amino acid supplements are a growing obsession for bodybuilders, athletes and fans of fit lifestyles. Their known due to the fact that they promote energy, size and strength. Amino acids are the foundation of protein, the staple your body must have for maximum growth, repair and muscle-building. Your muscles are hungry for protein, which is needed for repairing tissue and muscle growth. Without total repair the body cannot start to build muscles.

The basic components of protein are amino acids. Since proteins are broken down into amino acids by the digestion system, scientists decided to expand the horizon of the bodybuilder and open their eyes to the fact that taking time for digestion could be eliminated by taking amino acid supplements directly. Amino acids are classified into two general types:

Essential and
Non-essential amino acids.

Essential amino acids are those that can not be synthesized by the body on its own and thus need to be acquired through your diet. Non-essential amino acids are those that your body can produce, specifically by the liver, without any outside help. Many misconceptions exist about the muscle contraction and the use of energy when involved in heavy lifting, or high-intensity weight training. When you're sweating into a repetitive power workout, endless portions of your energy come from non-carbohydrate sources. When muscle contracts, it uses its stores of ATP(a substance vital to the energy processes of all living cells) for the first few seconds of that process. The compound used to immediately replenish these stores is creatine phosphate (CP). The new found love of creatine supplements in the market attests to its value to hard training bodybuilders and other strength oriented athletes.
CP is made from three amino acids: arginine, methionine and glycine. To keep CP and ATP levels high, these amino acids must be elevated in the bloodstream. Traditionally, these proteins have been supplied by foods in the diet. Elevating levels of these amino acids or of CP with conventional foods takes a great deal of time (for digestion) and isn't specific, typically providing levels of fats and carbohydrates that may or may not be desired. The use of free-form amino acids, alone and in combination with creatine supplements can provide directed source of energy for power and growth.