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What Is Glucosamine And Should I Take It?

AddingMuscleMass.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:15:15 +0000

Glucosamine is a compound consisting of glucose and amine molecules. Generally, it is not found in our daily food and the body uses different building blocks for its synthesis. Mainly found in the cartilage and connective tissues, glucosamine is regarded as an essential element in the maintenance of healthy, strong and flexible joints and cartilages. [...]

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The Common Connection Between Bodybuilding And Steroids

AddingMuscleMass.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:11 +0000

For many bodybuilding enthusiasts, the intense workouts, focused dieting, and periodic competitions are like a drug themselves. The power that comes from working hard and sculpting your body into something you could have only imagined can be intoxicating. But when exercise and diet carry a bodybuilder only so far, many will often use bodybuilding and [...]

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement – L-Tyrosine

AddingMuscleMass.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:45:03 +0000

L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that plays a role in the creation of protein. The body can make it from the amino acid phenylalanine but nutritional sources include animal meats, wheat, oatmeal and seafood. It performs a multitude of important roles in the body including the alleviation of depression, enhancement of thyroid efficiency, strengthening of [...]

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement – L-Taurine

AddingMuscleMass.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:30:02 +0000

Taurine is the second most abundant amino acid in the muscle after glutamine. It performs several useful functions and can act in a way similar to creatine in that it expands cells by helping the muscle to hold more water, thus increasing cell volume. The added benefit for bodybuilders is that these expanded muscle cells [...]

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement – L-Lysine

AddingMuscleMass.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:15:05 +0000

Lysine is an essential amino acid therefore it must be obtained from the diet as the body cannot produce its own. It is an essential building block for all protein in the body and can be found in animal meats, fish, dairy products, legumes and brewer’s yeast. It performs many useful functions in the body [...]

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement – L-Carnitine

AddingMuscleMass.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:00:05 +0000

L-carnitine is synthesized in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine but it can also be found in nutritional sources such as red meats, dairy products and avocados. Its main role in the body is to help metabolize food into energy. L-carnitine does this by transferring long chain fatty acids into mitochondria where [...]

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement – L-Arginine

AddingMuscleMass.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:45:23 +0000

Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that the body cannot make naturally. It is found in nuts, seeds, chocolate and raisins. Arginine is used by the body in the execution of many important physiological processes including hormone secretion, output of growth hormone, removal of toxins from the body and enhancement of the immune system. It is [...]

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement – HMB

AddingMuscleMass.com — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:30:04 +0000

HMB stands for beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate. It is a metabolite of leucine, one of the body’s essential amino acids, with small amounts found naturally in catfish, grapefruit and alfalfa. It has become very popular amongst athletes in recent years mainly due to the role it plays in the synthesis of muscle tissue. HMB has been subjected to [...]

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement – Ecdysterone

AddingMuscleMass.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:15:09 +0000

Ecdysterone is a powerful compound that can help to maximise your genetic potential to build muscle. It exists in the herbs Rhaponticium and Cyanatis Vaga. Although it has been known about for many years the expense associated with its extraction meant it was not viable for commercial production. Recent advancements in extraction technology, through in-vitrio [...]

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Creatine for Bodybuilding

AddingMuscleMass.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:40 +0000

Creatine is a supplement widely used in the bodybuilding circuit as a substance to enhance muscle growth and promote the functions which are involved in creating more muscle mass. In this article I will explain what creatine is, dispel the myths around the supplement and how it can help you achieve your bodybuilding goals. Creatine is [...]

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