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Reasons to take different variety of proteins

November 1, 2016 By Corey B

Not all protein is made equally. It is classified into about twenty different amino acids. Each source has few or all the amino acids in various proportions, hence each source of it is different. When people digest this dietary component, what their body really absorbs and uses are those amino … [Read more...]

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Facts About Lysine

October 24, 2016 By Corey B

Lysine is an essential alpha-amino acid. It cannot be biosynthesized by the body and must be taken in your diet or as a supplement. It is synthesized in plants from aspartic acid, and metabolized in the body to produce acetyl-Coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA). One of the major roles of Lysine is calcium … [Read more...]

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Amino Acids: An Essential Component of Muscle Recovery and Repair

October 24, 2016 By Corey B

When we exercise, there is a lot of wear and tear that takes place in our muscles as they grow larger. An important component needed for muscle recovery and repair are amino acids. The primary amino acids which are essential building blocks for muscle recovery and repair are branched-chain amino … [Read more...]

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Why Do We Need Amino Acids?

October 19, 2016 By Corey B

The human body needs at least 20 amino acids for a variety of functions in the body. These functions include building and repairing muscle and tissue, forming antibodies that help fight bacteria and viruses, carrying oxygen throughout the body, building nucleoproteins, and facilitating muscle … [Read more...]

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Importance of Amino Acids

October 19, 2016 By Corey B

What Do Amino Acids Do? Your body requires amino acids, or aminos to be able to function properly and keep your body and mind healthy and happy. So what do amino acids do anyway? Well, aminos are the building blocks of proteins. Proteins are essential to every cell in your body. Your cells make up … [Read more...]

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What you should know about Epigenetics?

August 25, 2016 By Corey B

Epigenetics refers to the study of heritable modification of gene expression without involving changes to the DNA sequence (modification in phenotype but not a change in genotype) which affects how the information in genes is used and expressed by cells. This term came into use during the 1940s when … [Read more...]

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Health risk of High Levels of Homocysteine and how Vitamin B12 can be used to reduce it

June 23, 2016 By Corey B

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Homocysteine is a common amino acid found in the blood and it is acquired through consumption of meat. High levels of homocysteine are associated to the early development of heart and blood vessel disease. High level is considered to be an independent risk factor for the heart … [Read more...]

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Experiencing Brain Fog? One Vitamin Can Help!

June 21, 2016 By Corey B

The human body produces natural fluids and amino acids. One such natural form of amino acid is homocysteine. It actually forms due to the process of methylation. But you should know that there should be a balance in the level of the hemocysteine produced other wise it can lead to some serious health … [Read more...]

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Boost energy levels naturally and safely with Methylcobalmin (Vitamin B12)

May 17, 2016 By Corey B

Methylcobalamin is the most active form of vitamin B12. It circulates in the body through the blood stream. It is one of the four cobalamin compounds that the body can metabolize. Methylcobalamin and Adenosylcobalamin are the two naturally occurring coenzymes forms of vitamin B12 that the body … [Read more...]

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About Homocysteine

May 12, 2016 By Corey B

Our diet mainly provides three micro nutrients. That is, proteins carbohydrates and fats. These nutrients play crucial roles such as tissue repair. While carbohydrates and fats are mainly a source of energy, proteins are the main source of amino acids. Our body system requires amino acids for a … [Read more...]

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Taurine – A Performance Enhancer for Athletes

February 25, 2016 By Corey B

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Taurine or L-Taurine is regarded as the 2nd most abundant amino acid in the body's muscles after glutamine. It is present in huge amounts in our heart and brain. It is also found in healthy food sources like milk products, poultry, eggs and the ideal ones being meat and fish. It is included in some … [Read more...]

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lysine amino acid is essential for human cells

October 15, 2015 By Corey B

Lysine is an essential amino acid. The body cannot produce essential amino acids and that is why they must therefore be supplemented. Lysine, together with Vitamin C (taken for one year), helps cure arteriosclerosis and clean cholesterol from blood vessels. Amino acid lysine slows herpes virus … [Read more...]

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Arginine and Its Connection to Muscular Strength

January 25, 2014 By Darrell Miller

What is Arginine Arginine is one of the building blocks of proteins in your body, including your muscles. There are 22 types of amino acids, each with a specific biochemical profile and action. However, arginine is specifically important to athletes who are seeking strength gains and bodybuilders … [Read more...]

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Do You Know What The Amino Acid Taurine Does?

January 21, 2014 By Darrell Miller

Amino Acids Amino acids are critical in our everyday life. They have particular functions that supports in metabolism. Amino acids are particles that comprise of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. One of the known amino acids is taurine. Taurine An amino acid that is critical in the … [Read more...]

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Benefits of AAKG Arginine Plus Ketogluterate Athletes.

January 20, 2014 By Darrell Miller

What is Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate ( AAKG and arginine) is a nonessential amino acid that is useful in production of nitric oxide in the liver. Nitric oxide is very important in muscle building and improving endurance. Though medically used to treat kidney disease, … [Read more...]

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The Top 5 Benefits of L-Arginine

January 19, 2014 By Darrell Miller

L-Arginine L-Arginine is an exceptionally vital amino acid that is famous for numerous diverse explanations. The point when L-Arginine is taken as a supplement it is changed over into nitric oxide. When changed over to nitric oxide in the form it controls vein action. Elevated amount circulatory … [Read more...]

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Leucine Amino acid plays a key role in boosting of your energy

December 2, 2013 By Darrell Miller

Facts About Leucine Amino Acid  It is a well known fact that Amino acids are building block of protein and it plays an important role in health of any individual, but many people do not know that few amino acids can also improve the energy level of body and leucine is one of those amino acids. In … [Read more...]

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3 Essential Health Benefits Of Copper

October 28, 2013 By Darrell Miller

Introduction Copper is essential for the body’s overall healthy existence as it facilitates normal metabolic processes in conjunction with vitamins and amino acids. However, it cannot be synthesized within the body and, therefore, needs to be sourced from external food sources. Mostly carried by … [Read more...]

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The Health Benefits Of The Amino Acid Glycine

October 16, 2013 By Darrell Miller

Glycine was discovered by Henri Braconnot in 1820 by boiling gelatin with sulfuric acid. Industrially, glycine is manufactured by treating chloroacetic acid with ammonia. Glycine is an amino acid that is used to create muscle tissue and converting glucose into energy. On top of that, this amino acid … [Read more...]

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Essentials Of Theanine-How It Promotes A Sound Mind

November 12, 2012 By Darrell Miller

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Tired of dealing with stressful work tasks everyday? Well, giving up isn't an option. You just need something to ease your mind no matter what pressured situation you find yourself into. Perhaps a dose of theanine loaded green tea is all you need. What is Theanine? Theanine is amongst the most … [Read more...]

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What Is The Health Benefit Of The Amino Acid Taurine?

October 10, 2012 By Darrell Miller

Taurine Taurine is an amino acid that exists on its own contrary to the characteristics of other amino acids that are strung to form proteins. It is almost the most abundant amino acid in ones body it exists in most mammalian tissues. Some main natural source of Taurine include meat, fish such as … [Read more...]

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What Are The Health Benefits Of L-Methionine?

July 22, 2012 By Darrell Miller

L-Methionine L-Methionine refers to an antioxidant that is found in meat and also dairy products. It is a one of the 8 essential amino acids present in the body. L-Methionine is a necessary building block for the proteins and cannot be manufactured in the human body. If you want a sufficient … [Read more...]

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What Are Free Form Amino Acids And What Do They Help In the Body?

December 28, 2011 By Darrell Miller

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Amino Acid Overview I remember about a decade ago and I was just a teen who wanted to improve his body in any way he could so of course the solution was to go to the gym and exercise. The first thing I heard was words like protein and amino acids. Well I guess it is all well and good because … [Read more...]

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What Is the Difference Between 5-HTP and Tryptophan?

July 6, 2011 By Darrell Miller

There are many individuals who still do not have a good grasp with regards to the difference between 5-HTP and Tryptophan. Because of this fact, there is a great need to reiterate and explain further the set of differences between the two. We could not fully understand how they work and the good … [Read more...]

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How Does Lysine Help with Cold Sores and Herpes?

May 27, 2011 By Darrell Miller

Lysine, Cold Sores and More. Scientists believe that diet plays a role in the life cycle of viruses that infect human beings. Some of the foods we eat contain chemical compounds that may aggravate or improve infections. For example, nuts have been linked to more frequent outbreaks of herpes … [Read more...]

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How Does the Amino Acid L-Glutamine Help Boost Your Health?

May 10, 2011 By Darrell Miller

The Importance Of L-Glutamine Unveiled. L-Glutamine is the most plentiful of all amino acids found in the blood. It is not an essential amino acid. That being said, supplementation is necessary for individuals afflicted with gastrointestinal disorders that impede its absorption from the diet. … [Read more...]

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How Does Acetyl L Carnitine Help Cellular Health and Longevity?

April 28, 2011 By Darrell Miller

Acetyl-L-Carnitine And Your Health Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a derivative of carnitine. It is produced when an acetyl functional group is introduced to L-Carnitine. It is commercially touted for its higher bioavailability in comparison with its unacetylated counterpart while its functions are similar … [Read more...]

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What is L-Tryptophan and How Does it Help the Brain, Mood, and Sleep?

April 26, 2011 By Darrell Miller

L-Tryptophan, Mood, Sleep, and The Brain! L-tryptophan is an organic compound classified as an essential amino acid. It has a significant presence in the human diet in that it occurs in both animal and plant products. Some of the popular sources are egg, soybean, salmon, chicken, turkey, and pork. … [Read more...]

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How Does the Amino Acid L-Tyrosine Affect Brain Chemistry, Mood, Energy, And More

April 21, 2011 By Darrell Miller

L-Tyrosine and Mental, Physical Health L-tyrosine is one of the building blocks of proteins necessary for human life. It is an organic compound quite widespread in nature, for it is abundant in many food products that are readily available such as chicken, fish, milk, cheese, avocados, peanuts, and … [Read more...]

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