Muscle Building Supplements

                                                                                         

You are at the gym nearly every day and you have accomplished your initial bodybuilding goals - but now you want to take your workout to the next level. And if you're like many interested in their body, you have looked into muscle-building supplements.

To begin, supplements aren’t magic in that they will turn you into Mr. or Ms. Universe overnight, but most are safe and can help you gain an edge.

Educating yourself about the different types of supplements will help you narrow down your plan.

Creatine - One common option body builders have been using for years that's now mainstream is Creatine. A substance that's manufactured in the body during protein metabolism, Creatine is a fuel source for explosive sports movements or bursts of activity that typically last one to six seconds. Loading muscles with Creatine can help people perform better and recover faster.

It is recommended that you pair Creatine with carbohydrates 45 minutes before a workout. Carbs can increase the absorption rate of the supplement into your muscles. Pairing Creatine with a glass of juice also will do the trick.

Although creatine’s role in the energy production process is its most notable trait, there is evidence that creatine can stimulate muscle growth. It does this in a couple of different ways. By allowing you to perform more work as a result of additional energy, increased protein synthesis is stimulated. Secondly, when an abundance of creatine phosphate is stored n the muscle, the muscle will hold more water in its cells and become what is known as “volumized” or “super-hydrated.” The more volumized a muscle is, it will promote the synthesis of protein as well as deter the breakdown of protein. Volumizing the muscle will also create an environment where an increased level of Glycogen synthesis will take place. Increased protein synthesis along with training will lead to muscle growth. There is also scientific evidence that shows supplementation with creatine causes muscle tears to repair themselves quicker.

L-Glutamine – This amino acid is most common and is found in your muscles. Over 61 percent of skeletal muscle is Glutamine. Glutamine consists of 19 percent nitrogen, making it the primary transporter of nitrogen into your muscle cells. During intense training, Glutamine levels are greatly depleted in your body which decreases strength, stamina and recovery. It could take up to six days for Glutamine levels to return to normal. Glutamine also plays a key role in protein synthesis. Studies have shown L-Glutamine supplementations can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism.

D-Ribose – Ribose is the super muscle building supplement – the significant other of creatine. Like creatine, Ribose helps the production of ATP (energy) but in different ways. Creatine recycles ADP into ATP by release of phosphate and Ribose is actually a building block of ATP.

Prohormones – Andro, (Nor) Androstenedione, Androstenedio – Andro is a prohormone that aids in testosterone production and it’s a direct hormone precursor of testosterone. Androstenedione and Androstenediol are the 2 only compounds that convert directly into testosterone, which is why you’ll hear that Andro is one step away from testosterone. DHEA converts directly into these two andro compounds.

About the author:
R. Fredriksen is the Vice President of Nutrition Dome, a leading provider of Jarrow Formulas, Met-Rx, Pioneer Nutritional Formulas, Lipodrene and other quality supplements. For more information, please visit www.nutritiondome.com.

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