In the area of muscle building, you often come into with so-called BCAA’s. Many athletes take protein powder as a supplement, but very few are familiar with BCAA's. But what are the BCAA's and what advantages do they offer in terms of muscle building? What does BCAA mean and why are they used to build muscle [...]
The soy protein has now established itself in people with lactose intolerance or vegans. Soy protein has also found recognition in bodybuilding and muscle building. The protein can be used as a vegetable substitute for animal protein and serves the same purpose. Soy protein is generally suitable for everyone who sensibly supplements their food [...]
Amino acids are often referred to as the building blocks of life because they guarantee the function of our vital organs, for example. Since they can have a positive influence on muscle building, they play a major role in fitness and weight training. Ingested through food or as a dietary supplement, provided that a few rules are followed, visible results can be achieved. How amino acids work Amino acids are [...]
There are different approaches to training. The difference between the ideal training units for endurance or for building muscles is clear. Errors should be avoided and beneficial factors should be fully exploited. This guide is primarily intended to help all those who are just beginning their training. Aids in preparation form are also [...]
Ephedrine Ephedrine is a phenylethylamine alkaloid that is found in numerous plants. Due to its sympathetic effects it is often used in bronchial asthma, but it is also useful for decongesting mucous membranes, such as in the case of a cold. The substance is also used in the manufacture of some prohibited narcotics and drugs, such as Cystal or Meth. [...]
Vitamin D3 - Mode of Action and Ingestion Loss of drive, increased tiredness or a high susceptibility to infections often occur in connection with a lack of vitamin D3. The human organism needs vitamin D3 in sufficient quantities, although it is sometimes difficult to meet this requirement without additional intake through dietary supplements. Actually it is [...]
L-arginine plays a role that should not be underestimated when it comes to muscle building. Among other things, the blood flow to the muscles can be improved by taking L-arginine. For bodybuilders and strength athletes, this is a good prerequisite for achieving a more efficient muscle pump. But L-arginine also shows its effect when it comes to diets alone. Due to different relationships within [...]
Strength athletes and bodybuilders use it as a pump supplement, while other athletes use it to improve their endurance: L-citrulline malate. This is a supplement that has made a name for itself above all for promoting the breakdown of ammonia. Particularly during extreme training, ammonia is formed and acidifies the muscles. At the same time, this degrades performance. [...]
Contrary to popular belief that you need to consume particularly large amounts of protein to build muscle, less is sometimes enough. Strength athletes in particular tend to overestimate the importance of protein in the context of their sport. A daily intake of protein in the range of three to four grams applies in appropriate circles [...]
Creatine is an organic acid that can be detected in the meat of various mammals. The technical term is also derived from the Greek word for meat "kreas". Creatine is very important for the human body to supply the muscles with energy. Creatine is absorbed naturally in meat and fish dishes. However, depending on the food, only [...]