Rigorous training and a demanding schedule sometimes call for an extra energy boost—and coffee might not cut it. For times when you need a little oomph to keep you going, pre-workout steps into the picture. Featuring a blend of performance-enhancing ingredients like caffeine, creatine, and amino acids, pre-workout supplements are designed to increase energy, enhance […]
Beta-alanine and creatine are arguably two of the most widely used fitness supplements. While both require a loading phase for optimal benefits, they don’t work on the same pathway. Beta-alanine is a beta amino acid that increases muscle carnosine levels, while creatine is an amino acid derivative that enhances ATP production. Stacking beta-alanine and creatine […]
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Creatine is arguably one of the most popular fitness supplements used by athletes of all kinds. Whether you’re looking to maximize muscle growth, increase explosiveness, or accelerate your recovery, creatine seems to do it all. When it comes to choosing the right creatine product, things can get tricky. Which form is the best? How much […]
L-cysteine hydrochloride is a soluble salt of cysteine and hydrochloric acid, found as either L-cysteine hydrochloride anhydrous or L-cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate. Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids Before we dive into the nitty gritty of cysteine, it’s important to understand the difference between each category of amino acids. In total, 20 amino acids form the building […]
Creatine monohydrate (CM) is a popular fitness supplement that enhances muscle mass and strength, improves power, and accelerates recovery. Dozens of creatine products exist on the market. Still, Creapure creatine is often referred to as the gold standard, as it contains 99.9% pure creatine by weight, making it purer and more effective than traditional creatine […]
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Creatine and caffeine are two of the most popular fitness aids on the market that serve up several ergogenic benefits. Taking creatine and caffeine together doesn’t appear to elicit adverse reactions but can enhance exercise performance, strength, and energy. Aim for 3-5 g/day of creatine to maintain muscle stores and no more than 400 mg […]
Creatine is a popular supplement among athletes that is not considered a banned substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) or any other governing body for UFC, meaning UFC fighters can take creatine. For combat athletes, creatine supplementation can increase strength, boost anaerobic power, and accelerate recovery. Quick Look What Is Creatine? Creatine is a […]
Lower doses of creatine reach peak plasma concentration in about one hour, while higher doses (>10 g) can take up to 2.5 hours to reach peak plasma concentrations. Following ingestion, creatine levels remain elevated for about four hours. Creatine levels return to normal following cessation of supplementation in about four weeks. Quick Look What Is […]
L-citrulline is a non-essential amino acid that’s naturally synthesized in the body. It’s a key intermediate of the urea cycle and is produced as a byproduct of nitric oxide (NO) production from the amino acid arginine. It plays a role in regulating vasodilation and, therefore, blood pressure and blood flow. It may also offer benefits […]
Glucogenic amino acids, when metabolized, form pyruvate or an intermediate from the Krebs Cycle (citric acid cycle)—a-ketoglutarate, succinyl-CoA, fumarate, or oxaloacetate. The glucogenic amino acids include glycine, serine, threonine, valine, histidine, arginine, cysteine, proline, alanine, glutamate, glutamine, aspartate, asparagine, and methionine. Isoleucine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan can be glucogenic or ketogenic. Quick Look The Role […]
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