AMINO ACIDS

WHAT ROLES DO AMINO ACIDS PLAY IN MUSCLE REPAIRS? 

As informed in the past few post blogs, I have declared that protein supplements provide a great assistance in building and repairing muscles. But how is this possible? If you did not have the knowledge of this, it is said that proteins are formed by chains of smaller elements known as amino acids. Therefore, it can be stated that muscle repairing work proteins provide are the effectual results of amino acids forming together.

 With this in mind, it is not difficult to grasp upon the effects proteins provide us with, as it is known worldwide. However, the role amino acids play in muscle repairing is questionable. As a result, I have researched and found an article with a researched conclusion regarding the effects of amino acids.

METHODS

 Pretty much two things happened in this research. First of all, whether amino acids actually play a role in leading to proteins repairing muscles was examined. Secondly, the type of amino acid that was most successful in doing this was also found.

  Total of eight adult participants were tested in this research. They were tested by consuming drinks with different types of amino acids in order to find out which one was the most effective in providing muscles protein synthesis, which would lead to muscle repairs. These drinks were taken during exercises designed by the researchers.

RESULTS

 The research was successful in finding out two factors, as stated before. Throughout the examination it was noted that amino acids containing lots of leucine, a type of amino acid, led to the best muscle protein synthesis. This meant that out of all amino acids, leucine played the biggest role in causing proteins to work and repair ripped muscles.

 Next, it was found that consuming leucine concentrated amino acids was helpful in preventing protein breakdown, but helped in oxidation. This indicated that leucines help greatly in forming proteins so the human body can efficiently use them when needed so.

CONCLUSIONS

  

Chains of amino acids form together to create blocks of protein. Out of the amino acids, leucine is the type most efficient in keeping the blocks of protein together for the best results in muscle repairment.

There you have it, so the next time you purchase a protein supplement, look at the ingredient label to see if leucine is there or not!

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE DIET FOR A WEIGHT LIFTER?

A PROPER DIET > WEIGHT LIFTING

Hello my fellow gym rats!

  Once again, I am here to pour out my recent researched information regarding shaping up your body for the summer. Yes summer is about to end with only a couple of months left, so if you have not been fully satisfied with your weight lifting results yet, then this blog post is a MUST-READ. This time, I have decided to incorporate the subject of diet into this physical activity-related blog set. This is only logical as I have been focusing on how, and if, consuming body building supplements can assist your weight lifting results. As I have stated in the previous post, whey protein is very effective, if used with the right motivation and knowledge. For example, you should not depend on whey protein too greatly. What I mean by this is that whey protein should just be a supplement within you diet, so focusing on the diet itself is more important.

  Balancing your diet with adequate amounts of proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and so on, should be the main strategy instead of just believing that whey protein will magically provide your body with ingredients for muscles. If you think about it, generally, a scoop from a batch of whey protein will give you about 20-30 grams of protein. Amazingly, 3.5oz of chicken breasts will give you the same amount with very few amount, if not at all, of additional carbohydrates, fats or sugars. Also, it is noted that simple carbs and potassium are also essential in giving you the proper nutrients in order to fully rest your worked out muscles. These can be found in multiple sources of food, but most notably dried fruits such as bananas or raisins. However, one of the reasons why maintaining a proper diet is easier said than done is because it is hard to keep track exactly how much of these nutrients you are consuming with each meal. For example, if you eat too much fruits just because you want to intake lots of carbs will result in excessive fats without intention. So the proper amount of carbs intake should be around 100 grams after working out which will give the body the proper sources to fully heal but not add on to the already existing fats.

  Consuming the proper vitamins is also valuable. There are a number of types of vitamins but the notable ones should be vitamin B2, B12, and Pantothenic Acid. The reason for this is because they will enhance our metabolism in order to produce energy. Since having proper energy is essential in working out, these vitamins must be taken for the best results.

  These are only few of the factors why diet is important when it comes to body building. It is stated that resting and diet is responsible for about 60- 80% or the results while working out is only accountable for 20- 40%. Therefore, a prospect who is looking to have that beach body should make diet their priority followed by weight lifting, not the other way around.

WHEY PROTEIN, A MUST BUY?

THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES OF WHEY PROTEIN

Dear weightlifters and gym rats,

Yes I am back again to provide you with more insights regarding supplement use and its effects! This time it will get a little more intense as I will be presenting you guys with a debate. Prior to getting into this debate, the importance of whey protein must be acknowledged. Unlike other muscle building supplements, whey protein supplements can actually be seen as ‘natural food products’. How is this possible? Well, it is because these powders that you purchase at stores are made up of natural ingredients such as milk, cheese, and eggs. Derivations from these natural foods, and nothing more, can only form a product that is essentially natural. Furthermore, the importance of protein is more valuable due to the fact that it is the building block, or the primary factor in gaining muscle mass.

With these knowledge in mind, we now examine the true effects of whey protein. Can whey protein actually help us other than through the placebo effect (power of suggestion)? Or are they just additional products that are unnecessary with risk of long-term health issues? These questions can be answered through the debate between potential positive and negative effects whey protein supplements impose on human bodies.

The positives

·         Derived completely from natural dairy products

·         Allows quicker muscle growth with shorter resting period

·         Valuable source of protein without masses of fat or carbohydrates

·         Promotes great quality and quantity (gram for gram of protein) source of protein

·         Convenient use

Wow, so whey protein is a must-buy right? Well......

The negatives

·         May cause harm to lactose intolerant consumers

·         May cause harm to consumers with certain allergies

·         Told to be related to kidney and liver issues

·         May be linked to Type 1 diabetes

·         Over consumption may lead to organ damage and kidney stones

·         Excessive use may lead to Osteoporosis, bones weaken causing more risk to injuries and breaking of them

·         Long-term use may lead to dependence

  Personally, I side with those who favour the use of whey protein. Yes, the reason why is because most of the negative symptoms whey protein can impose on human body are referring to only certain types of people. These may include people who are lactose intolerant, have dairy allergies, and Type 1 diabetic. The rest of the negative effects should worry only those who are taking whey protein excessively. As a number of researches have shown, organ and kidney damages, and Osteoporosis, are consequences of not following the products’ instructions and overtaking them. As for building dependence on these products, I do not think this will be a big issue as long as you stay motivated and develop self-efficacy in the sense that it is YOU and the hard work you put in that results in muscles, not the supplements.

  To sum up, consumers will also find this product very convenient since it takes short amount of time to mix the powder with water, milk, etc. compared to cooking high protein meals, for example chicken breasts and fish. Also comparatively, the gram for gram servings of protein it provides cost less money than buying enough amount of chicken breasts in order to intake the same grams of protein, further enhancing the convenience of whey protein. Therefore, whey protein can be seen as natural supplement that assists you in a healthy way to build muscles.

DON'T BE FOOLED BY NON TRUSTWORTHY SITES!

Hello again, my readers and fellow weight lifters. As I have stated in the previous blog post, I am here to examine the true effects muscle building supplements can have, and to share my findings here. Looking through various sites regarding supplements, I have noticed that some of them are either full of nonsense, or intention of selling their products.

  Here is an example of a site that lacks credibility. http://www.trulyhuge.com/nitrobol.htm. This site is promoting products including books, and capsules that are supposed to make the purchasers fit the best way possible by using a ‘secret’ method that has not been exposed to the public yet. This site lacks credibility for a number of reasons.

 First of all, an average bodied person named Jim Park supposedly turned into a Mr. America using this method. However, there is no explanation or a visual (pictures, videos, etc.) on how he managed to do so. Furthermore, a credible site usually includes a precise interview displaying the person’s view on changing his body and gaining more muscles, and evidently this site fails to do so.

  Secondly, this site tells the readers that the ‘secret’ Rheo H. Blair created was kept anonymous due to his death in the 80s, and its products will educate the purchasers about this secret. This statement itself exemplifies lack of credibility because if the so called ‘secret’ actually worked, then it must have spread around the world by now.

  The site also states that the core of the product they are providing, Nitrobol is a ‘Protein Synthesis Formula’ consisted of a number of items such as L-Leucine, L-Cystein, L-Lysince, and more. However, what the site does not do is defining these so there is absolutely no way a normal person who does not have the knowledge of these terms will understand what they are talking about. This lack of clarity is another example why this site is not trustworthy.

  Furthermore, the site educates the readers to take 10 capsules, provided by the merchandise, after working out and 10 more before going to bed. Also, it tells the readers to start like this then experiment with it for better results. As a regular human being who has not tested out these products yet, 20 capsules a day seems unreasonable. I also do not like the term ‘experiment’ the site used here. It shows the readers that they are not even totally believing in their products themselves.

  Lastly, the site provides 3 different Nitrobols, normal, silver and gold, and says that the gold is the best one. This tells the readers that normal and silver are not worth buying then. If the first two products are not worth buying, then why would the last one be?

  An example of a trustworthy site is this one. 

  This site specifically defines what Meal Replacing Powder is, so the general public would understand. Furthermore, unlike the previous site, this one is very thorough in telling the readers how much of the product to take, exactly when for the best results, and even how to mix the product with natural ingredients such as meals and water. 

Are muscle building supplements really worth the money?

ATTENTION ALL PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT PURCHASERS!!

  Hi my fellow weight lifters, my name is Peter Jung and I have decided to make this blog post as I am keen to explore the true effects supplements can have in muscle building. Theoretically, intakes of protein supplements in shakes, bars and other forms have a big role in building one’s muscles bigger and faster. Creatines are said to provide explosive energy during workouts. However, are these products really as helpful as they are told? Or are the supplement companies just exaggerating the effects in order to sell their products?

  People who lift weights and are taking supplements, or are contemplating about taking them, should definitely check out this blog post as it may assist them into the REAL logics of supplemental effects and how much of a “catalyst” they can be in building muscles. This subject matter is important since supplement purchasers may be blinded by the bluffs presented by the companies. The purchasers can save up tons of money since these supplements are quite costly. Furthermore, one can argue that taking no supplements at all may be better for one’s health in the long run.  It is also important to explore through this subject matter because supplement usages may lead to supplement dependence. For example, a long time protein user will believe it is the supplements building up all the muscles, not his work. As a result, removal of protein from that person’s work out cycle will lead to the belief of hopelessness without them.

 As a blogger, I will learn about this subject matter myself. Exactly how much of an effect these supplements can have in building muscles will be researched. With this mind the readers, along with myself, can equate with the price of the supplements, and the exact effects they provide with. From then, we can all learn about the true necessities of supplements.

The main message here is this: Are supplements really worth taking? With a thorough research that is to be posted in the next few blogs, the readers, as well as I, will find out.