Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Supplements and increased muscle performance of athletes

Muscle is a very large industry and out there people will find there are plenty of protein powders to help them out with their training. However, the majority of them have are hyped too much and this causes the selection process of one to be difficult, especially for a beginner, a very difficult and tricky process. Many brands employ different prices and individuals should keep in mind that price is not the ultimate factor by which they should choose their proteins. In order to select a good protein powder, people should first of all list the suitable products based on the requirement of their body and building objective. Only then can people test and select the best one for their needs.

 Athletes have now the chance to enhance their performance through the use of supplements and diets. For a very long time good sports performance has been associated to doping, but now it is possible to establish a difference between nutritional supplements and doping. Dietetic supplements have as a main goal to enhance digestion and absorption of nutrients such is the case for herbs and digestive enzymes.

Finally there are supplements used as an ergogenic help in high sport performance, in the enhancement of activities that require maximum power and strength for short periods of time. Among other supplements it is important to mention amino acids, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, some herbs like ginseng and creatine. Doping in contrast consists in the supply of synthetic substances that can have negative consequences for health which are in some cases irreversible and which are punishable by sports federations.

There are studies that justify the use of natural supplements even if they are used by athletes or not. Among the reasons why these supplements are very helpful we can find the fact that in some cases there is a deficiency of nutrients on the daily diet of the person which are the result of the lack of time to prepare a substantial food and the irruption on the market of industrialized products with many preservatives and very few nutrients.

This is an essential amino-acid which boosts growth hormone levels in the human body. Clinical data suggest that 2 grams of glutamine are enough to increase the growth hormone. Clinical studies have also shown that glutamine supplements minimize the breakdown of muscle tissue during strenuous exercise and enhance protein metabolism, which aids the lean muscle gain. The recommended dosage of glutamine is 5 grams in the morning, 5 grams after the workout and 5 grams before bedtime. L-Glutamine supplements also improve strength thresholds and increase body endurance, making workout possible for a longer period of time. Moreover, glutamine supplementation enhances the functioning of the immune system and helps you burn extra fat, while preserving lean muscle. Glutamine contains 20% nitrogen, which is essential for muscle tissues and helps you achieve faster your muscle building goals.

This is a nitrogenous acid which occurs naturally in our muscle cells. 95% of the body s total creatine is found around the skeletal muscle tissue and it helps to supply energy to all the cells in the body and especially muscle. Supplementation with creatine monohydrate supports the production of lean muscle mass, increases muscle cell volume, ensures quicker muscle recovery and restoration after workout, increases high intensity muscle performance and enhances glycogen synthesis, glycogen acting as a secondary long-term energy storage. Creatine is a high-powered metabolite used to regenerate ATP or adenosine triphosphate, the energy source of the muscles. The recommended dosage is 5-10 grams, half taken before workout and the other half after workout.

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