HGH-Plex Proprietary Blend:
L-GLUTAMINEGlutamine is highly in demand throughout the
body. It is used in the gut and immune system extensively to maintain optimal performance.
60% of free-form amino acids floating in skeletal muscles is L-glutamine. L-glutamine
plays a very important role in protein metabolism, and it appears to be a very important
nutrient for body builders. When supplemented, it may help body builders reduce the amount
of muscle deterioration that occurs because other tissues that need glutamine will not rob
the glutamine stored in the muscle cells.
Research shows that after intensely working
out, glutamine levels in the body are reduced by as much as 50%. Since the body relies on
glutamine as cellular fuel for the immune system, scientific studies have shown that
glutamine supplementation can minimize the breakdown of muscle tissue and improve protein
metabolism. Its effects on replenishing the body after stress or trauma have been shown in
Europe where it is commonly given to patients in hospitals. Glutamine's cell-volumizing
effects have also been shown in several studies. No conclusive studies have been done to
evaluate the effects of L-glutamine supplementation on weight-training adults; however, a
recent study showed up to a 400% increase in growth-hormone levels when as little as 2
grams of free-form L-glutamine supplement was consumed!
Bodybuilders can particularly gain from the
intake of glutamine. Since bodybuilders use a lot of their glutamine when working out,
they are more susceptible to health related problems, as the immune system relies heavily
on this amino acid.
Catabolism or muscle break down can occur
if the body robs muscles of glutamine for use elsewhere such as nitrogen transport or
maintaining the immune system. Glutamine supplementation is certainly important in keeping
muscles building--not deteriorating.
L-Tyrosine
L-tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid
(protein building block) that the body synthesizes from phenylalanine, another amino acid.
Tyrosine is important to the structure of almost all proteins in the body. It is also the
precursor of several neurotransmitters, including L-dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine, and
epinephrine.
L-tyrosine, through its effect on
neurotransmitters, may affect several health conditions, including Parkinsons
disease, depression, and other mood disorders. Studies have suggested that tyrosine may
help people with depression. Preliminary findings indicate a beneficial effect of
tyrosine, along with other amino acids, in people affected by dementia, including
Alzheimers disease. Due to its role as a precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine
(two of the bodys main stress-related hormones) tyrosine may also ease the adverse
effects of environmental, psychosocial, and physical stress.
L-tyrosine is converted by skin cells into
melanin, the dark pigment that protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet light.
Thyroid hormones, which have a role in almost every process in the body, also contain
tyrosine as part of their structure.
People born with the genetic condition
phenylketonuria (PKU) are unable to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Mental
retardation and other severe disabilities can result. While dietary phenylalanine
restriction prevents these problems, it also leads to low tyrosine levels in many (but not
all) people with PKU. Tyrosine supplementation may be beneficial in some people with PKU,
though the evidence is conflicting.
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)GABA, or Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid, is a
powerful amino acid that was first discovered in 1883 in Berlin. It is actually classified
as a nearuotransmitter, which means it helps nerve impulses cross the synapses (gaps) and
communicate better. GABA has a great number of positive effects on the nervous system.
In addition, GABA has some startling
effects on promoting fat loss. How does this work? GABA stimulates the production of Human
Growth Hormone (HGH). It is HGH that has been found in studies to facilitate the
metabolism of fats in the body. HGH is also known for it's powerful muscle-building
effects. Awesome! Increasing HGH is definitely a good thing, especially for bodybuilders.
HGH tends to decrease naturally with age, so the older you get, the harder it is to lose
fat. That's one reason GABA has become so popular.
Other studies have shown that GABA
increases the body's sleeping cycle and patients reported much more vivid dreams. Getting
a good night's sleep and obtaining more rest can lead to more energy throughout the day.
Not to mention, increasing fat loss and promoting muscle growth also leads to an increase
in energy. More energy feelings of vigor are common side effects of supplementing with
GABA!
L-ARGININEArginine is necessary for the execution of
many physiological processes. These physiological processes include hormone secretion, an
increase in growth hormone output, the removal of toxic waste products from the body, and
immune system defenses.
Because Arginine is a precursor of nitric
oxide [which is responsible for vasodiolation] it is often used for supporting healthy
sexual function.
Recently, dietary supplements containing
Arginine have become popular due to Arginine's nitric oxide producing ability, its ability
to scavenge free radicals, as well as its ability to signal muscle cells, release growth
hormone, support healthy cholesterol, and enhance fat metabolism. Arginine helps regulate
salt levels in the body.
For this reason it should be of interest to
competing bodybuilders, as retaining water under the skin can make one looks smooth,
bloated and washed out. The nitrogen retaining abilities of Arginine are well-known within
the bodybuilding and scientific communities. Arginine is also believed to be crucial for
muscle growth due to its vasodilating abilities, as well as its ability to participate in
protein synthesis.
Persons suffering from injury can benefit
from supplemental arginine, as demand for arginine is increased during times of bodily
injury and repair. Persons suffering from low sexual health may also benefit from use of
Arginine due to its vasodilating properties. Arginine will act to increase the diameter of
blood vessels, thereby allowing increased blood flow to reach constricted areas.
Arginine presents benefits to hard training
athletes. Supplementing with Arginine may boost the immune system, thereby allowing the
athlete to train harder and avoid the detrimental effects of minor health problems
associated with overtraining.
Athletes who are discontinuing the use of
androgenic or anabolic steroids may benefit from supplemental arginine because steroids
often lead to hypertension, and the accumulation of bad cholesterol. Arginine has been
shown to help reverse these conditions.
Due to Arginines ability to increase growth
hormone levels, its ability to encourage lipid oxidization, its ability to lower blood
pressure, and its ability to decrease arterial plaque, supplemental arginine may prove
beneficial for obese persons.
L-Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means that it is essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, lysine must be obtained from food. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Lysine is important for proper growth and it plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping to lower cholesterol. Lysine appears to help the body absorb and conserve calcium and it plays an important role in the formation of collagen, a substance important for bones and connective tissues including skin, tendon, and cartilage.
If there is too little lysine in the diet, kidney stones and other health related problems may develop including fatigue, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, agitation, bloodshot eyes, slow growth, anemia, and reproductive disorders.
Lysine supplementation has been shown to increase the absorption of calcium and it may reduce its excretion. Lysine works with other essential amino acids to maintain growth, lean body mass, and the body's store of nitrogen.
Glycine
Glycine is one of the non-essential amino acids and is used to help create muscle tissue and convert glucose into energy. It is also essential to maintaining healthy central nervous and digestive systems, and has recently been shown to provide protection via antioxidants from some types of cancer.
Glycine is used in the body to help construct normal DNA and RNA strands—the genetic material needed for proper cellular function and formation. It helps prevent the breakdown of muscle by boosting the body’s levels of creatine, a compound that helps build muscle mass. High concentrations of glycine are found not only in the muscles, but in the skin and other connective tissues as well. Almost 1/3 of collagen, which keeps the skin and connective tissue firm and flexible, is composed of glycine. (High amounts of Glycine are also found in gelatin, which is a form of denatured collagen). Without glycine the body would not be able to repair damaged tissues; the skin would become slack as it succumbed to UV rays, oxidation, and free radical damage, and wounds would never heal.
Glycine is considered a glucogenic amino acid, which means it helps supply the body with glucose needed for energy. It helps regulate blood sugar levels, and thus glycine supplementation may be useful for treating symptoms characterized by low energy and fatigue, such as hypoglycemia, anemia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Glycine is essential for a healthy, normally functioning digestive system. It helps regulate the synthesis of the bile acid used to digest fats, and is included in many commercial gastric antacid agents.
Glycine is necessary for central nervous system function. Research has shown that this amino acid can help inhibit the neurotransmitters that cause seizure activity, hyperactivity, and manic (bipolar) depression. Glycine can also be converted to another neurotransmitter, serine, as needed, and may be beneficial in the management of schizophrenia. In one study, twenty-two schizophrenic patients, who did not initially respond to traditional treatments, added glycine to their ongoing antipsychotic medication and found that it significantly reduced their symptoms. Glycine intake among the participants ranged from 40 to 90 grams daily (0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight). More research concerning the effects of glycine on schizophrenia is underway. Studies have shown that glycine also helps improve memory retrieval loss in those that suffer from a wide variety of sleep-depriving conditions, including schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, jet lag, and overwork.
Results from preliminary studies of glycine as a potential treatment for cancer have been promising, and suggest that it may help prevent the development of cancerous tumors and melanoma. In laboratory mice, dietary glycine prevented tumor growth by inhibiting angiogenisis, the process by which tumors develop their own blood supply. Glycine also seems to play a role in keeping the prostate healthy. In one study, glycine was shown to help reduce the symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia in men.
High-protein foods, such as fish, meat, beans, milk, and cheese, are the best dietary sources of glycine. Glycine is also available in capsule and powder forms, and as part of many combination amino acid supplements. There have been no toxic effects associated with glycine, although some people have reported that taking this supplement causes stomach upset.
Individuals with kidney or liver disease should not consume glycine without consulting their doctor. Taking any one amino acid supplement can cause a disruption of the citric acid or Krebs cycle, and cause a build-up of nitrogen or ammonia in the body, which makes the liver and kidneys work harder to remove waste. Anyone taking antispastic drugs should consult a physician before supplementing with glycine, since it theoretically could increase the effects of these medications.
Tribulus Terrestris
ExtractIn ancient India and
Greece, Tribulus Terrestris was used as a physical rejuvenation tonic . It is
traditionally used in various herbal formulas to treat headaches, eye problems,
nervousness, and high blood pressure. This fruit extract is a natural testosterone
enhancer which can improve sexual desire and performance. Research suggests that
tribulus help in proving fertility in women, and improved sexual performance in men.
In Bulgaria, tribulus is used as a sex enhancer and to treat infertility. Indians
used it as a diuretic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory. The Chinese used it for a
variety of liver, kidney, and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, eastern European athletes
and bodybuilders have used it for bodybuilding purpose.
Tribulus Terrestris is a very unique and
potent natural herb. Tribulus supports an anabolic condition by enhancing testosterone,
spermatogenesis, LH (lutenizing hormone), FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone), and libido.
Tribulus increase the production of lutenizing hormone which lead to increased
testosterone level. Tribulus Terrestris is reputed to support increased production
of seminal fluid, not only by volume but by sperm count, at the same time supporting
increased sexual performance in both men and women. Tribulus Terrestris works
synergistically to stimulate male sexual prowess through a non hormonal pathway, by
supporting the body's own hormonal feedback system, and may also assist in improved
athletic performance.
Much of the interest surrounding Tribulus
terrestris is based on its ability to raise testosterone levels. Testosterone, a hormone
that plays a vital role in muscle growth, is traditionally seen as a symbol of youth and
vitality. In much the same way that the menopause indicates a change in female hormone
levels, the andropause (also known as the male menopause) reflects a decline in
testosterone levels.
Benefits
- Increased testosterone production
- Increased muscle mass/strength
- It has been proven to increase testosterone levels by 30% in
only 5 days.
- Increased sex drive in men and women.
DHEA - DehydroepiandrosteroneDHEA is an acronym for the hormone
dehydroepiandrosterone (now you know why people use the acronym.)
It is the most plentiful androgenic
hormone produced by the adrenal glands and it is quite important to body builders and
athletes because in men, around 50% of all testosterone is derived from it, while women
derive over 75% of their estrogen from it and nearly 100% after menopause. Levels of DHEA
are quite high at birth, drop during childhood, and peak during young adulthood. The
levels continue to drop throughout life.
DHEA is HOT, and you will see why. As a
pre-cursor hormone, as it leads to the production of other hormones. When this compound is
supplemented, it has been shown to have awesome effects. It has been shown to help people
lose weight, burn fat and build muscle, and increase sex drive. Dietary supplements of
DHEA can help maintain proper levels in the body and can aid a person in their overall
well being.
Is there enough that can be said about DHEA? Apparently not. It may also have positive
effects on controlling immunity and regulating blood sugar levels. Research also shows
that in limited trials, may help to increase lean muscle mass and elevate function of the
immune system.
Because DHEA levels decrease with age,
people above middle age can have incredible results as the studies above have shown. Body
builders or athletes can have some of the greatest beneficial results. They can use it to
help build strong muscles and lower body fat. It is also said to help keep the brain clear
and the skin smooth as well!
Gamma Oryzanol
Gamma Oryzanol stimulates the release of endorphins - the body's so-called "feel good" hormones. These hormones stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain, and this stimulation results in an elevation of mood.
Gamma Oryzanol has been proven to have very strong antioxidant activity. In fact, one study showed that it was up to ten times stronger than vitamin E for scavenging free radicals from the body and preventing tissue damage that results from free radical action.
As a nutritional supplement, gamma oryzanol has become popular among athletes and bodybuilders because it may boost strength, increase muscle gain, reduce body fat, speed recovery and reduce post-exercise soreness. Elevated testosterone levels are thought to be responsible for these effects.
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