Everybody have heard of amino acids, the things they can do and why they are important for your body. Any body builder and athlete should have considerable knowledge about them. Some people are pumped by these supplements and most of them find it necessary. In reality, they are necessary for everyone, not only for those looking to buff up.
There are amino acids that can be found naturally in our body, while others must be included in our daily diet in order to complete all the “building blocks” of protein. Amino acids in food basically make up protein. Protein is taken inside the body; in which it is then broken down into specific amino acids. These are then classified together for particular uses.
According to various sources, there are somewhere between 20 to 23 standard amino acids, in which 8 to 10 are considered essential. These are called “essential” because you need to get certain quantity of them in your diet for your body to function properly. This means that these particular amino acids cannot be produced by our body, we could only get them from our food. That’s why having knowledge on what each amino can do and adding them to your diet can be very valuable to reaching specific goals, such as muscle building and recovery.
Athletes and body builders take considerable amount of amino acids in their food, which can get quite expensive and complicated since they come from a variety of sources. For busy people who can’t be bothered with researching which food they need to incorporate into their diet, supplements such as Supps R Us’ amino acids can be an alternative. Here is the breakdown of some of the most important amino acids to include in your diet.
Histidine
Histidine is necessary for the repair and growth of all kinds of tissues in the body. When ingested, it produces gastric juices that helps improve digestion which acts as a fighting tool against indigestion and gastro-intestinal disorders.
Lysine
L-Lysine is very important to growth and development. It helps absorb calcium for bone and muscle growth as well as helps in maintaining lean body mass in times of fatigue. Lysine helps in the production of hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and collagen and promotes repair in damaged tissues.
Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine, by stimulating the nerve system, elevates the mood and helps you get motivated. It is also found to improve the absorption of UV rays from sunlight which gives us a higher rate of Vitamin D.
Methionine
Methionine aids in the breakdown of fats from the bloodstream. It is the key in good digestion and the cleansing of metals from stomach and liver. It also acts as precursor to cysteine, which is essential for energy and muscle growth.
BCAAs
BCAAs are the most important acids in the manufacture, maintenance and repair of tissues. These acids are also used medically for treatment of dizziness, fatigue, headaches, depression and irritability. And a little advice: BCAAs complement well with vitamin B-complex.
Leucine
Leucine’s responsibility is to regulate blood-sugar, promote repair and growth of skin tissues, bones and muscles. It is also a key in healing wounds, maintaining energy and aids in the prevention of muscle tissue breakdown.
Isoleucine
Basically, it is similar to leucine in almost every way. Isoleucine promotes the formation of hemoglobin and involved in the formation of blood-clots.
Valine
Valine, like the BCAAs, helps in the repair and growth of muscles and assists in nitrogen and glucose balance.
Threonine
Threonine most useful property is it aids in the absorption of other nutrients. It’s also involved in liver functions and the maintenance of immune system by producing antibodies and growth and activity of the thymus. It also helps in maintaining proper protein balance.
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