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Chromium, in a form called chromium picolinate, has been
studied for its potential role in altering body composition. Although preliminary research
in animals4 and humans5 6 suggested that chromium picolinate increases fat loss and lean muscle
tissue gain, follow-up research in people has not confirmed chromium picolinate to have a
significant effect in altering body composition.7
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Iron is crucial for the athlete because it transports
oxygen to and within the muscle cells. However, some athletes do not get enough of this
mineral. In fact, up to 80% of exercising women are iron deficient, which can result in
reduced endurance, muscle soreness, fatigue, lethargy, irritability, and poor
concentration.8 Nonetheless, it is unwise to supplement with iron unless a
deficiency has been diagnosed. Athletes who experience undue fatigue (an early warning
sign of iron deficiency) should have their iron status evaluated by a nutritionally
oriented physician.
Beef Liver tablets are a great source of iron.
Fortify with extra B-12 (blood builder) and essential vitamins, minerals make and an
excellent source of amino acids.
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Magnesium plays many roles in the athlete’s body.
This mineral aids in muscle contraction and relaxation, facilitates nerve function,
maintains the heartbeat and blood pressure, and helps build muscle.
Strenuous exercise may increase magnesium requirements while increasing urinary losses of
magnesium, thus placing an extra drain on magnesium status.9
Also see ZMA
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| Certain amino acids, the building
blocks for protein, might be ergogenic aids (performance enhancers). However, while it is
now established that athletes have an increased need for protein compared with other
adults, the maximum amount of protein suggested by researchers—1.5 grams for every
2.2 pounds of body weight—is already in the diet of most athletes. Eating larger
amounts of protein may be linked to osteoporosis and kidney disease. |
| For those few athletes who consume
less than optimal amounts of protein from their diets, branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, which include the amino
acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, are needed for the maintenance of muscle tissue and
for intense exercise. BCAA supplements may reduce muscle
loss and speed muscle gain.10 Research |
| Research shows that individuals who
supplement with carnitine while engaging in an exercise regimen are less
likely to experience muscle soreness.11 |
| A small number of clinical trials also
indicate that supplements of pyruvate, an altered form of sugar, enhance exercise
endurance. However, the research with pyruvate is preliminary and further trials are
needed to determine if the effect on performance is significant.12 13 |
| Whey protein is a dairy-based source
of amino acids. Whey protein provides the body with the BCAAs that are needed for the
maintenance of muscle tissue. Other amino acids also influence athletic performance.
Leucine, isoleucine, and valine (the amino acids that collectively form the branched-chain
amino acids) are used individually by some bodybuilders and other athletes to promote
muscle recovery. |
| Some experts have claimed that
ornithine promotes muscle-building activity in the body, but subsequent research has not
supported these claims.14 A similar compound, ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
(NO), or
OKG, is formed from the amino acids ornithine and
glutamine. OKG is believed to enhance the body’s release of muscle-building hormones,
such as growth hormone and insulin, and increases arginine and glutamine levels in muscle.
OKG also encourages synthesis of polyamine and helps prevent the breakdown of muscle while
increasing muscle growth.15 16 |
| Creatine
monohydrate assists in the production of energy and muscle-building processes. Most of
the creatine in the body is stored in the muscles as creatine or in a form called
phosphocreatine.17 Creatine is a quickly available energy source for muscle
contraction.18 It also increases the synthesis of muscle protein and assists in
the formation of polyamines (powerful growth promoters).19 Creatine also
promotes protein synthesis by causing the muscles to swell, which is called “cell
volumizing.” |
| Gamma oryzanol is a mixture of sterols and ferulic acid
esters. Preliminary evidence suggests that it increases testosterone levels, the release
of endorphins, and the growth of lean muscle tissue.20 |
| Medium chain triglycerides are a class
of fatty acids, but unlike other fats, the medium chain triglycerides are more rapidly
absorbed and burned as energy.21 However, most people consume an adequate, if
not excessive, amount of fat in their diets, so extra fat intake as medium chain
triglycerides is probably unnecessary. |
| The use of DMSO for therapeutic applications is controversial, but
there is some evidence that when applied directly to the skin DMSO has anti-inflammatory properties and inhibits the
transmission of pain messages by nerves, and in this way might ease the pain of muscle
injuries.22 23 |
| HMB,
a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine (one of the branched-chain amino acids),
may enhance the growth of lean muscle tissue, according to animal research.24
Preliminary and limited research in humans supports the potential link between HMB and
enhanced muscle building in athletes.25 One study involving twenty-eight
individuals involved in a regular weight-lifting program found that supplements of 3 grams
of HMB, compared to no supplements, contributed to greater gains of muscle over the
seven-week-long study.26 |
| Inosine is another ATP product that works with muscle
energy. In animal studies, heart tissue deprived of enough oxygen releases inosine. The
effect of this increased inosine is more blood flow to the heart muscle, and up to double
ATP production. |
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1300 mg of Magnesium. Providing 200
mg Magnesium chelated to 1,100 mg of Malic Acid. Promotes muscle relaxation.
Adequate magnesium must be available to relax muscles and relieve cramping, stiffness and
soreness. Magnesium is also especially important as a co-factor for the use of energy in
the heart. |
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