Foods rich in amino acids
For the bodybuilder, it is essential to know which foods contain amino acids. These protein containing foods include:
Lean meat, poultry
Whey protein supplements
Eggs
Milk, (which contains casein)
Soy
Rice
Beans
Once these foods are eaten, the body breaks up the food into different molecules including amino acids. The amino acids are then recycled for synthesis of more protein and generate energy
Supplements
For the majority of individuals there is no need to take health supplement of amino acids because one can derive all amino acids from foods. However, for an individual who is exercising or trying to build the body, one may either eat more protein foods or buy amino acid supplements. Protein supplements are also essential in individuals who are ill, hospitalized, have cancer or have suffered an serious injury.
Which amino acid for the bodybuilder?
Well, all amino acids are important in the body building process. However, there is some data which shows that glutamine can become rapidly depleted during exercise. This is one supplement which is highly recommended. Glutamine is available as a fine powder which is soluble in water or any type of beverage. While there are reports that glutamine supplements can build energy levels, there is little proof that glutamine alone can build the body.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Amino Acids and BodyBuilding Part 1
Other Functions of Amino acids
Besides being used to build protein, amino acids are also important in certain other functions.
Some of them play a role as a neurotransmitter. For example, tryptophan is used to make serotonin which is a potent neurotransmitter and plays a role in depression.
Glycine is essential in formation of the heme molecule which binds to oxygen
Arginine is known to be a precursor for nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is now thought to play an important role as a vasodilator (PS Viagra is believed to act by making nitric oxide).
Amino acids are widely used in the food industry to make animal feed and soy based products. Some amino acids are also used to enhance flavor (Glutamic acid) and others act as sweeteners (Aspartame)
Medical uses
Amino acids play a vital role in a few medical disorders. L tryptophan is an important amino acid used to make serotonin and the majority of anti depressant available today are known to affect levels of serotonin.
Phenylalanine (L dopa) is used in the treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Besides being used to build protein, amino acids are also important in certain other functions.
Some of them play a role as a neurotransmitter. For example, tryptophan is used to make serotonin which is a potent neurotransmitter and plays a role in depression.
Glycine is essential in formation of the heme molecule which binds to oxygen
Arginine is known to be a precursor for nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is now thought to play an important role as a vasodilator (PS Viagra is believed to act by making nitric oxide).
Amino acids are widely used in the food industry to make animal feed and soy based products. Some amino acids are also used to enhance flavor (Glutamic acid) and others act as sweeteners (Aspartame)
Medical uses
Amino acids play a vital role in a few medical disorders. L tryptophan is an important amino acid used to make serotonin and the majority of anti depressant available today are known to affect levels of serotonin.
Phenylalanine (L dopa) is used in the treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Amino Acids and BodyBuilding
What is an amino acid?
An amino acid is the most fundamental molecule required for our body to function. The molecules have a certain structure and play important role in metabolism. Amino acids are building blocks to make protein. These amino acids are linked by bonds which are quite strong. There are 20 amino acids. Some are essential amino acids (8 of them) - meaning that the body cannot make them and needs to get them from food sources. There some amino acids which are non essential and these are synthesized in the body.
When amino acids are eaten in diet, they are either used to make more protein or used as an energy source. The amount of amino acids one requires is different in adults versus children. Individuals who are into sports or body building need more amino acids in the diet
The Essential amino acids include
- Isoleucine
- leucine
- lysine
- methionine
- phenylalanine
- threonine
- tryptophan
- valine
The non essential amino acids include:
- alanine
- arginine
- aspargine
- aspartate
- cysteine
- histidine
- glutamate
- glutamine
- Glycine
- proline
- serine
- tyrosine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Mesobolin-the Siberian pumper or fibber? Part 4
The price of Mesobolin is quite variable; some sell the pills for $100 and others for much less. If you order right way there are discounts. Many sites have no address except an 1800 numbers and e mails. There are no promises of refunds. The quality and quantity of products cannot be verified.
Final word
It is nice to have body like the Governor of California but I am sure if you ask the man, he put in a lot of work and effort. Our economy is tough and we are all going through tough times. Cyberspace is the last place one should be buying health care and medical products. Cyberspace is an illusion with lots of false promises – it is a place where mysterious people lurk watching, selling and hustling. And when you spend money on cyberspace, you are going to be terribly disappointed.
So if you want to build your body the right way, go eat something decent, start an exercise program and soon you will get there. The progress may be slow, but rest assured it is safe and sound, and you will have saved your money.
Final word
It is nice to have body like the Governor of California but I am sure if you ask the man, he put in a lot of work and effort. Our economy is tough and we are all going through tough times. Cyberspace is the last place one should be buying health care and medical products. Cyberspace is an illusion with lots of false promises – it is a place where mysterious people lurk watching, selling and hustling. And when you spend money on cyberspace, you are going to be terribly disappointed.
So if you want to build your body the right way, go eat something decent, start an exercise program and soon you will get there. The progress may be slow, but rest assured it is safe and sound, and you will have saved your money.
Mesobolin-the Siberian pumper or fibber? Part 3
The Real Facts
There are no real data on Mesobolin and no bona fide published scientific studies. There is not even one report in any scientific magazine about the product. In fact I had trouble looking for a plant in Russia which had anabolic steroids as its major constituent (perhaps like the KGB it is a state secret).
The product has been hyped up by each and every website who sells the product. For all bodybuilders, it is practically impossible to put on 10 pounds in one week, unless it is simply water. Proteins take time to build up- weeks and months – not days. Almost everyone who sells Mesobolin claims they put on 10 pounds in weight in 1 week and gained super human strength. Each and every website says, "Order now or the product will disappear". Large discounts are given if you order 9 months supply. In America Supersize is common terminology for our burgers, in Russia the word has taken on another meaning- super sized scams.
As far as side effects are concerned, everyone claims that Mesobolin has none. There is no such thing in all of medicine. If any anabolic steroid has no side effects than it is not the real thing. There is no pharmaceutical or herbal product out on the market without side effects. Even too much coffee will make you crazy.
Not only is the price not given out by many dealers, nor is the dose, how it is extracted and what else it contains. We have all heard about stories from China and addition of fake products to drugs- Mesobolin is simply another fib along the same lines.
There are no real data on Mesobolin and no bona fide published scientific studies. There is not even one report in any scientific magazine about the product. In fact I had trouble looking for a plant in Russia which had anabolic steroids as its major constituent (perhaps like the KGB it is a state secret).
The product has been hyped up by each and every website who sells the product. For all bodybuilders, it is practically impossible to put on 10 pounds in one week, unless it is simply water. Proteins take time to build up- weeks and months – not days. Almost everyone who sells Mesobolin claims they put on 10 pounds in weight in 1 week and gained super human strength. Each and every website says, "Order now or the product will disappear". Large discounts are given if you order 9 months supply. In America Supersize is common terminology for our burgers, in Russia the word has taken on another meaning- super sized scams.
As far as side effects are concerned, everyone claims that Mesobolin has none. There is no such thing in all of medicine. If any anabolic steroid has no side effects than it is not the real thing. There is no pharmaceutical or herbal product out on the market without side effects. Even too much coffee will make you crazy.
Not only is the price not given out by many dealers, nor is the dose, how it is extracted and what else it contains. We have all heard about stories from China and addition of fake products to drugs- Mesobolin is simply another fib along the same lines.
Mesobolin-the Siberian pumper or fibber? Part 2
Recently the Russians have announced that they have a plant based anabolic steroid, which is the best anabolic steroid ever. Known as Mesobolin it has caught on like wild wire. The soviets claim that the anabolic steroid when extracted from the plant is superior to all other synthetic anabolic steroids. The underground reports indicate that it is selling as fast as oil and gas and the Soviets underground industry has had to open many laboratories.
The reports claim that Mesobolin has been analyzed in the laboratory and has been shown to have potent anabolic activities. There are no real clinical studies but a lot of anecdotal reports (chiefly by the dealers who sell the Mesobolin). Each report claims that Mesobolin improves nitrogen balance, increases muscle size and strength. And the surprising thing mentioned on each and every website is that Mesobolin has no side effects.
Other users of Mesobolin claim that the drug can help one gain 8-10 pounds in just one week and increase strength by 22-25 percent. Most users claim that Mesobolin has to be taken for less than a month. It is claimed that the plant derived hormone is legal, available without a prescription and safe.
These truly are impressive results about Mesobolin.
Mesobolin is widely sold over the internet as a dietary supplement. The company it appears is always sold out and is trying to increase their supply source. You simply have to give your credit card number and Mesobolin will be delivered to your home in no time. the majority of websites claim that supplies are so low that everyone has to wait. But wait, if you give out your credit card and leave a deposit, you will be the first to get the supplement (and we used to think Nigerians have outrageous scams!).
The sad thing is many bodybuilders do give out their credit cards. And no, they do not get mesobolin but a lot of talcum powder mixed with sugar and flour.
The reports claim that Mesobolin has been analyzed in the laboratory and has been shown to have potent anabolic activities. There are no real clinical studies but a lot of anecdotal reports (chiefly by the dealers who sell the Mesobolin). Each report claims that Mesobolin improves nitrogen balance, increases muscle size and strength. And the surprising thing mentioned on each and every website is that Mesobolin has no side effects.
Other users of Mesobolin claim that the drug can help one gain 8-10 pounds in just one week and increase strength by 22-25 percent. Most users claim that Mesobolin has to be taken for less than a month. It is claimed that the plant derived hormone is legal, available without a prescription and safe.
These truly are impressive results about Mesobolin.
Mesobolin is widely sold over the internet as a dietary supplement. The company it appears is always sold out and is trying to increase their supply source. You simply have to give your credit card number and Mesobolin will be delivered to your home in no time. the majority of websites claim that supplies are so low that everyone has to wait. But wait, if you give out your credit card and leave a deposit, you will be the first to get the supplement (and we used to think Nigerians have outrageous scams!).
The sad thing is many bodybuilders do give out their credit cards. And no, they do not get mesobolin but a lot of talcum powder mixed with sugar and flour.
Mesobolin-the Siberian pumper or fibber?
The search for a naturally occurring anabolic steroid had been going on for years. While there are many plants and shrubs which do contain some type of steroids, many of these are not anabolic in nature.
The majority of anabolic steroids on the market are synthetics and difficult to come by. Some are fake, others are counterfeit and many can not be obtained legally.
In North America, most physicians are hesitant to prescribe such drugs for fear of abuse. There is so much media hype about the side effects about anabolic steroids that everyone it appears has become paranoid. Yes, Chris Benoit did a bad thing and killed his family- probably related to roid rage. However, one can actually count on one hand the fatalities from anabolic steroids in North America. But on the other hand smoking, motor vehicle accidents and alcohol cause thousands of deaths each year and yet no one seems to be concerned.
People, we need to get things in perspective (are you listening Mr FDA and DEA?
The majority of anabolic steroids on the market are synthetics and difficult to come by. Some are fake, others are counterfeit and many can not be obtained legally.
In North America, most physicians are hesitant to prescribe such drugs for fear of abuse. There is so much media hype about the side effects about anabolic steroids that everyone it appears has become paranoid. Yes, Chris Benoit did a bad thing and killed his family- probably related to roid rage. However, one can actually count on one hand the fatalities from anabolic steroids in North America. But on the other hand smoking, motor vehicle accidents and alcohol cause thousands of deaths each year and yet no one seems to be concerned.
People, we need to get things in perspective (are you listening Mr FDA and DEA?
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