Amino acids are one of the basic dietary supplements for athletes and all physically active people, but also one of the most important building blocks of our tissues and organs, which ensure the efficient functioning of the whole body. Depending on lifestyle, including physical activity, the demand for particular amino […]
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Citrulline – action and effects. L-citrulline as an effective anti-catabolic agent!
The transition to a reduction diet (a diet with caloric deficit) is a challenge for muscles in the context of maintaining its size. Therefore, during the slimming period, we use a whole range of anti-catabolic supplementation (preventing the breakdown of muscle tissue). On our shelves, we will find branched-chain BCAA […]
How to choose a good BCAA supplement?
When we decide to use dietary supplements to get better results from our training, then there is another problem which product to choose? To be honest, this question is very difficult because the answer does not have to be unambiguous. In this article, I will present some important information on […]
Best amino acids – NEW Ranking 2021
Amino acids are organic compounds which have a considerable meaning for our organism, and primarily for our muscles. What are amino acids?Why are amino acids important?What are essential amino acids?Which amino acids are essential?Why are amino acids essential?Why are amino acids conditionally essential?Why are amino acids non-essential?Are amino acids proteins? […]
Food and nutrients to support healthy skin
Structure of skinSkins reflects our health and nutritional statusWhy diet is important for skin healthHydration!Omega fatty acidsIronVitaminsBenefits of supplements Structure of skin Our skin’s structure consists of several layers of different types of cells. The outer most layer exposed to the outside world is the epithelium which along with the […]
Proper supplementation of amino acids
Amino acids are the basic building blocks of the body. There are 23 types – some of them are endogenous (which the body synthesizes itself), and some – exogenous (these in turn are delivered with food). The lack of amino acids may result in problems not only with fitness, but […]
Should you use amino acids, when you are losing weight?
Amino acids constitute a very important part of the human diet. These are the proteins that are the basic building blocks of all our cells. Their adequate supply guarantees the proper functioning of all organs, hormones and systems. During reduction and reduction, pay special attention to their amount in the […]
Egg or whey – that’s the question!
When choosing the perfect protein supplement, many factors have to be taken into account. Most likely, we will spend some time experimenting with different types of nutrients and various brands of supplements before we find one that suits us best. In today’s article, we compare the benefits of using egg […]
N-acetyl-cysteine general information
NAC or cysteine in acetyl form. For some time, the topic in dietetics has been quite loud due to its phenomenal pro-health properties, antioxidant potential and activation of natural glutathione production. More than 200 scientific researches were carried out on it. A little of biochemistry…Why is it so important?Where does […]
Agmatine compedium – benefits, dosages and side-effects
Agmatine belongs to a group of supplements used to improve results in strength sports. Its effect on the strength potential causes it to be used more often by athletes and people practicing recreationally. There are many opinions about the effectiveness of this product. What exactly is agmatine and how does […]
BCAA – all you need to know!
Exogenous branched amino acids are essential for the proper functioning of the body, building muscle mass and shaping the body. As the name implies, they are compounds that must be supplied exogenously, i.e., from food. Our body cannot produce them independently. Considering the fact that it’s difficult to provide the […]
Casein – effects, dosage, side effects
Casein is the most popular type of protein supplement alongside whey. It has strong anti-catabolic properties that inhibit the breakdown of muscle mass. An important advantage of casein is its long digestion, which causes the body to be supplied with adequate doses of amino acids for many hours, which is […]
See which supplements you should take, to make your exercise results be even better!
The key to a slim figure and good mood is not just regular exercise and a healthy, balanced diet, but also supplementation. See which ones are worth taking to enjoy a healthy and good form! AntioxidantsOmega-3 fatty acidProtein supplementBCAA Amino AcidsGlutamineA set of vitamins strengthening hair, skin and nails Antioxidants […]
Taurine burns fat!
As a result of recent observations – Japanese scientists have noticed the unknown side of taurine… As it turns out: this well-known to athletes amino acid – anabolic and anti-catabolic – intensively stimulates fat burning in subcutaneous adipose tissue and facilitates reduction of its mass. And by the way … […]
AMINO ACIDS – building blocks of muscles
Exogenous Exogenous amino acids are compounds necessary for life. We are not able to produce them ourselves, which is why it is necessary to eat them together with food. There are eight kinds of them: Lysine – has immune and antiviral properties Methionine – acts immune and regulates the production […]
Pack of Supplements: Reduction #2
In this section we will present you the best supplements for reducing body weight. They will allow you to achieve your dream figure by getting rid of unnecessary fat. Fatty tissue under the influence of dietary supplements and negative calorie balance is consumed for energy purposes. Choosing the right products […]
What kind of groats are the healthiest?
In short The healthiest of groats is quinoa – contains high quality proteins and fats (including mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids beneficial for health). In it we can find a lot of vitamins (including B1, B2, B4), a lot of phosphorus and magnesium. Amaranth is the second in terms of […]
How to provide the right amount of protein in a vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet is a diet that does not contain meat products, fish, crustaceans, seafood or animal by-products, such as gelatine or animal fats. Allowed products are eggs, pods, nuts, seeds and of course fruits and vegetables. So what about protein, which is very important during active training and mass […]
Goji berries – a way to longevity?
Berries of life, fruit of longevity. Goji berries are a vine fruit. Are they actually conducive to a healthy and long life? Known for thousands of years The Mongolians and Tibetans have had goji bushes for more than 5,000 years. A strong red color, pleasant taste and incredible nutritional value […]
Glycine – what is and why is it becoming more and more popular?
Glycine, included in the standard biogenic amino acids, is an endogenous compound, which means that our body is capable of self-synthesis. It can be found in proteins (where it accounts for as much as 7.2%) as well as in collagen (accounts for more than 30% of all amino acids that […]
CATABOLISM AND ANABOLISM OF MUSCLES, WHAT IS THAT
Catabolism and Anabolism in Bodybuilding In this article you will learn what catabolism and anabolism are in bodybuilding terms, to start with, I want to generalize these two terms, catabolism as tissue disintegration and anabolism as tissue growth, now I invite you to read on. Muscular catabolism Catabolism occurs most […]
Leucine successfully builds muscles!
Protein synthesis is building new skeletal muscles. When that occurs on a large scale, it’s known as skeletal muscle hypertrophy (increase), or otherwise known as a process thanks to which our muscles become bigger. We will therefore introduce what it is and how the amino acid, also known as leucine, […]
Supplementation for women – cont.
Another supplement that should appear for good in the diet of every training girl are amino acids BCAA. As we know, amino acids are restricted compounds building muscles, which contribute to transporting energy compounds in our organisms and constitute around 35% of our muscles. Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) are […]