Branched chain amino acids are very popular among athletes and bodybuilders for their muscle making and energy boosting benefits. Branch chains act as nitrogen carriers, which assist the muscles in synthesizing other aminos needed for anabolic effect. They also stimulate production of insulin, which allows circulating blood sugar to be taken up by the muscle cells and used as an energy source. Name of branched chain amino acids are L-Leucine, L- Isoleucine and L-Valine.
Use Muscle Mass Branched Chain Amino Acids to:
- Preserve lean muscle tissue
- Rapid muscle recovery
- Preserves muscle glycogen
- Boost and maintain energy levels
- Increase endurance
- Maintains nitrogen balance
- Stimulate growth hormone production
- Regulate of blood sugar levels
- May promote protein synthesis and suppress protein catabolism
- Important fuel sources for skeletal muscle during periods of metabolic stress
L-Leucine: This amino acid cannot be made by the body, hence must be obtained through food or dietary supplements. L-Leucine has many beneficial effects on athletic performance. Some of them are:
- Aids in preserving lean muscle tissue
- Provides the body with energy when under stress caused by athletic activity
- Protects muscle glycogen (a storage form of carbohydrate that can be converted into energy)
- Develops thinking abilities that can turn down with intense physical activity
- Works to heal bone, skin and muscle tissue
- May enhance somatropin -growth hormone release.
L-Isoleucine: This amino acid is necessary for muscle making as well as muscle recovery after exercise. L-Isoleucine is found in high concentrations in muscle tissues. L-Isoleucine is valuable for athletes, some of its benefits are:
- Helps prevent muscle proteins from breaking down during exercise
- Needed for formation of hemoglobin
- Helps in healing and repair of muscle tissue, resulting in faster muscle recovery
- It is turned into muscle tissue after entering the body and being metabolized
L-Valine: L-Valine has been found useful in treatments involving muscle, mental, and emotional upsets, and for insomnia and nervousness. L-Valine and L-Leucine play a significant role in energy stress, and muscle metabolism. These two amino acids are used directly by skeletal muscle as energy sources and are thought to have anabolic properties. This means they help promote protein production, storage and muscle making.