Taurine

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Taurine is one of the best amino acids to help improve muscle soreness because it helps to push glutamate conversion to GABA.  This means you go from catabolic, to anabolic faster.  The best way to use taurine is 2-5g after workouts and before bed.  It is a calming amino acid, so don’t use too much […]

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Glycine

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Glycine is unique in that it is the most simple amino acid and makes a base-building block for many other proteins and amino acids.  It is vital for detoxification, especially of the petrol chemicals we breathe in, drink and eat every day.  It helps to improve growth hormone productions and is a building-block for glutathione […]

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Glutamine

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Almost everyone is familiar with the idea that glutamine is great for muscle recovery, but it is often under utilized in this instance.  Glutamine is also a favorite source for your liver, used to make glucose when consuming low amounts of carbs, therefore can help you stay anti-catabolic on a low carb diet.  Glutamine is […]

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Tyrosine

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Tyrosine is perhaps the most energizing amino acid because it helps to increase the neurotransmitter dopamine which gives us drive and motivation.  Dopamine also helps to increase energy production and metabolism.  Tyrosine can also help to increase CoQ10 which improves cellular energy and is cardio protective.  The best way to use tyrosine is in the […]

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