L Glutamine

L Glutamine is needed throughout your body for optimal performance. It is used in the gut and immune system, this is especially important for bodybuilders since strenuous workouts greatly deplete L Glutamine levels leaving the body susceptible to illness and muscle breakdown.

Glutamine plays key roles in Protein metabolism, cell volumizing and anti-catabolism, it also increases the body’s ability to secrete Human Growth Hormone which helps to metabolise body fat and support new muscle development

Who should take L Glutamine?
Although bodybuilders can particularly gain from taking L Glutamine, anyone who participates in regular physical activity can reap the benefits of this Amino Acid.

 Improves muscle recovery
 Anti catabolic
 Improves Immune system

Dosage suggestions:

# Bodybuilders should take 3-5grams of L Glutamine 2-3 times a day (most effective when taken pre and post workout)
# For general health 1.9grams 1-2 times daily

L Glutamine can even cure ulcers! Studies have found that 1.6g of L Glutamine had a 92% cure rate in 4 weeks

Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine Monohydrate has many benefits; it improves energy levels, increases lean muscle mass and speeds up recovery rates.
It is the perfect supplement for optimizing strength, performance and endurance during high intensity workouts.
Creatine Monohydrate also enhances muscle growth making the muscle fibres bigger and stronger by super hydrating the muscle cells with water.

Who should take Creatine Monohydrate?
Anyone who needs more energy, wants to build more muscle faster, tone up, increase lean muscle mass or is involved in any intense physical activity should supplement with Creatine Monohydrate.

 Enhances muscle strength/ speeds up recovery rate
 Increases lean muscle mass/ muscle growth
 Increases energy and endurance

Dosage suggestions:
Creatine Monohydrate is best taken by “Loading” ( this requires 3g of creatine 3-5 times per day for the first 5-7 days then 3g 1-2 times per day for next 8-12 weeks) after 12 weeks of use you should allow 3-4 weeks with out Creatine Monohydrate supplementation.

Arginine AKG

Arginine AKG is an Amino Acid that, in addition, to its role in protein synthesis is a precursor of Nitric Oxide and Creatine. Arginine AKG will act to increase the diameter of blood vessels, allowing increased blood flow to the muscles and whole body.
Arginine AKG is useful either before during and/or after sustained exercise aiding gains in muscle mass and energy.

Arginine AKG also assists with boosting the immune system and may also assist with persons suffering from injury as the body needs and increased amount of Arginine AKG during times of body injury and repair.

Persons looking to support their sexual health may also benefit from Arginine AKG due to its vasodilating properties assisting with erectile dysfunction.

Who should take Arginine AKG?
Everyone. from people who participate in strenuous, high intensity exercise, people who want to lose weight or just optimize their immune system and everyday health.

 Maximizes Nitric Oxide levels
 Boosts Immune system/ Aids in recovery
 Supports sexual health
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Dosage suggestions:

Take 2-3g (1/2 teaspoon) ½ hour before workout

L Taurine

Not only is L- Taurine a powerful antioxidant but it has also been shown to affect some of the risk factors for heart disease. Specifically, L- Taurine seems to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Another way that L- Taurine can benefit cardiovascular health is by reducing the tendency of blood cells, called platelets to stick together (sticky platelets can cause blood clots)

L- Taurine can also act similarly to Creatine in that it expands your cells by helping the muscle cell itself hold more water, increasing cell volume. For a lifter or bodybuilder, this is significant because expanded muscle cells can boost hydration resulting in a higher rate of protein synthesis and bodybuilders will appreciate the increased appearance of muscle fullness.

 Reduces cholesterol and lowers blood pressure
 Lowers risk of heart disease
 Increase muscle gains

Who should take L Taurine?
Although bodybuilders/ lifters can particularly benefit from taking L Taurine, anyone can benefit from taking L Taurine.

Dosage Suggestions:
2g three times daily

Creatine AKG

Creatine AKG has all the health benefits of Creatine Monohydrate but without the Loading! It improves energy levels, increases lean muscle mass and speeds up recovery rates. It is the perfect supplement for optimizing strength, performance and endurance during high intensity workouts.
Creatine AKG also enhances muscle growth making the muscle fibres bigger and stronger by super hydrating the muscle cells with water.

Who should take Creatine AKG?
Anyone who needs more energy, wants to build more muscle faster, tone up, increase lean muscle mass or is involved in any intense physical activity should supplement with Creatine AKG.

 Enhances muscle strength/ speeds up recovery rate
 Increases lean muscle mass/ muscle growth
 Increases energy and endurance

Dosage suggestions:
Take 3g 1-2 times per day ( most effective when taken ½ hour before workout)

Hydroxy Citrix Acid

Hydroxy citric Acid (HCA) is derived from Garcinia Cambogia (brindle berry)
It is shown that HCA strongly delays post meal glucose levels, reducing insulin output and hence is effective at weight restriction.
HCA is also an effective fat fighter that can reduce the conversion of carbohydrates to fat and has been demonstrated to assist active people in achieving specific weight management goals.

Who should take Hydroxy Citric Acid?
People who are looking to achieve specific weight management goals, increase energy or are looking for a product to assist with the reduction of carbohydrates to fat can benefit from Hydroxy Citric Acid

 Reduces insulin output
 Reduces carbohydrate to fat conversion
 Will assist to achieve specific weight management goals

Dosage Suggestions: take ½ teaspoon in 100ml water or juice twice daily

L Carnatine

L Carnatine is used for fat-burning, increasing energy, and improving resistance to muscle fatigue and can also help to build muscle. It is also great in dieting, as it reduces feelings of hunger and weakness.
L Carnatine is the primary transporter of fat and metabolism of fatty acids through the mitochondrial membrane where fat is burned to produce energy.

Who should take L Carnatine?
Anyone deficient in protein or amino acids in their diet should take L Carnatine, people looking to achieve specific weight management goals and bodybuilders in their “cutting down” phase will also benefit from L Carnatine

 metabolises fatty acids to produce energy
 reduces feelings of hunger
 assists with weight loss

Dosage Suggestions:
Take 3g 1-2 times daily on an empty stomach (Best taken 20min before any form of cardio or training)

Acetyl L Carnatine

Acetyl L Carnatine (ALC) is the lesser known cousin of L Carnatine (LC) but the more powerful. Like L Carnatine it is used for burning fat, increasing energy, improving resistance to muscle fatigue and can also help to build muscle but unlike L Carnatine the acetic acid group on Acetyl L Carnatine allows it to enter the mitochondrial membrane more readily then L Carnatine and consequently more rapidly perform its beneficial effects.

Acetyl L Carnatine has also been demonstrated to protect the nervous system and reduce feelings of hunger and weakness.

Who should take Acetyl L Carnatine?
Anyone deficient in protein or amino acids in their diet should take Acetyl L Carnatine, people looking to achieve specific weight management goals and bodybuilders in their “cutting down” phase will also benefit from taking Acetyl L Carnatine.

 rapid metabolic action of fatty acids to produce energy
 assists with weight loss
 protects the nervous system

Dosage Suggestions:
Take 3g 1-2 times daily on an empty stomach. Best used 20min before any form of cardio or training

Glycine

Glycine is one of the 20 amino acids used as building blocks to make proteins for your body. Glycine has shown to enhance memory and mental function and promotes health of the thymus gland, spleen, bone marrow and balance of white cell production. Glycine slows down the muscle degeneration by supplying additional creatine, which is a compound that is present in the muscle tissue.
Glycine is essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids, bile acids and other nonessential amino acids in the body.

Who should take Glycine?
Anyone looking to improve mental alertness/ enhance brain function or to slow down muscle degeneration or to aid in the building of muscle will benefit from taking Glycine.

 Improves mental alertness/ enhances memory
 Slows down muscle degeneration
 Aids in the building of muscles

Dosage Suggestions:
Take one teaspoon before training. On non training days take one teaspoon upon rising

L Tyrosine

L Tyrosine is important to the structure of almost all proteins in the body. It is also the precursor of several neurotransmitters which may affect several health conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, depression and mood disorders and also may ease the effects of environmental, physical and psychosocial stress
Tyrosine also plays an important role in to function of the adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands by influencing the manufacture of thyroxin which affects the basal metabolic rate.

 Production of Thyroid hormones/ assists metabolism
 May ease the symptoms of depression, stress and mood disorders
 Offset fatigue and support muscle growth

Who should take L Tyrosine?
Anyone who is looking to improve mood conditions, increase mental alertness and ease symptoms associated with stress. People looking to lose weight or hard training athletes may benefit from supplementing with L-tyrosine as it helps to offset fatigue and stress associated with intense training.

Dosage Suggestions:
Take 2/3 - 2 teaspoons a day
A level metric teaspoon of L-Tyrosine weighs 2.09
grams

L Tyrosine also protects the integrity of the skin (Melanin, a substance which acts to protect the skin with the epidermis has been exposed to ultraviolet light is derived from L Tyrosine)

BCAA’s

BCAA’s provide all three branched chain amino acids which support muscle function and repair. Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) are the "Building Blocks" of the body. They make up 35% of your muscle mass and must be present for molecular growth and development to take place.
BCAA’s are essential amino acids needed for the formation of proteins, particularly muscle proteins during and following intense exercise. They promote muscle repair and building of lean muscle and may help to reduce stress and through, their conversion to glucose, provide muscle energy during intense exercise

Who Should Take BCAA’s?
Anyone who participates in strenuous, high intensity exercise should take BCAA’s to prevent the breakdown of muscle and promote muscle growth.

 Reduces muscle soreness/ fatigue and improves recovery
 Assists with the building of lean muscle mass
 Increases muscle synthesis

Dosage Suggestions:
Take ½ teaspoon three times daily with 100ml water (best taken post workout for optimum results)

Beta Alanine

Beta Alanine is a non essential amino acid and is used to increase muscle strength & power output, increase muscle mass, endurance and delay muscle fatigue.
How does Beta Alanine work?
Much of Beta Alanine’s effects come through boosting the synthesis of intramuscular dipeptide (two amino acids) called carnosine. To function effectively, muscle cells rely on carnosine to avoid becoming acidic (low PH) during exercise.

Who should take Beta Alanine? If you want your muscles to remain strong and maintain powerful contractions during high intensity workouts and be able to pump out rep after rep then Beta Alanine is what you need.

 Delays muscle fatigue
 Increase in muscle strength
 Increases muscle mass

Dosage Suggestions:
3g pre and post workout

GABA

GABA or Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid is a powerful Amino Acid that is produced in the brain and has many positive effects on the nervous system including preventing nerve cells from firing too much and thus, having a calming effect.
In addition, because of its calming and soothing effects, GABA also lowers blood pressure, helps control hypoglycaemia, prevents anxiety and promotes restful sleep.

GABA has some startling effects on promoting fat loss, GABA may stimulate the production of HGH ( Human Growth Hormone) HGH has been found to facilitate the metabolism of fats in the body and is also known for its powerful muscle building effects.

Intake of GABA at bed time makes it work with the body's natural rhythms for increased growth hormone production, which happens roughly 90 minutes after the onset of sleep. The evening intake of GABA correlates with GABA's effect to induce restful and refreshing sleep.

 Relieves anxiety and stress
 Promotes restful sleep
 Stimulates the production of HGH

Who should take GABA?
Anyone can benefit from the vast range of positive effects of GABA. People looking to decrease stress levels, prevent anxiety and promote restful sleep. GABA will also benefit those looking to reach specific weight management goals as well as assisting bodybuilders through many powerful muscle building effects.

Dosage Suggestions:
As an adult dietary supplement, take three to five grams mixed with 100ml of water or juice approximately 30 minutes before sleep.
Note: Because of GABA's Neurotransmitter Properties, some individuals may experience a minor tingling of the skin and/or a slight shortness of breath shortly after taking GABA. These symptoms will quickly subside, and are characteristic of this Amino Acid.

L Leucine

L-Leucine has many beneficial effects on sports performance. It helps preserve lean muscle tissue, it supplies the body with energy when under stress (i.e. when engaging in athletic activity), it preserves muscle glycogen (glucose stored in muscle tissue used to power muscular contraction), it maintains nitrogen balance, and it enhances thinking abilities that can decline as physical activity becomes more intense.
The effects of L-Leucine in the diet are profound. As the strongest of the BCAA's, L-Leucine is what's known as a "limiting nutrient" - meaning that you must have enough L-Leucine in proportion to other amino acids in order for your body to make use of what you eat. Simply: If you suffer from an L-Leucine deficiency, your body will not be able to make use of the protein that you give it - no matter how much protein you consume.
L-Leucine can also speed the recovery process for muscle damage and skin injuries.

Who should take L- Leucine?
L-Leucine is an essential amino acid. Therefore, everyone needs Leucine to maintain basic health.

 Promotes lean muscle mass
 Enhances mental alertness
 Speeds up muscle recovery

Dosage Suggestions:
L-Leucine should be dosed at two parts L-Leucine for every two parts L-Valine and for every one part of L-Isoleucine.

L Isoleucine

L- Isoleucine is one of the three Branched- Chain amino acids (BCAA’s) the benefits of L Isoleucine include the regulation of blood sugar levels, increase energy levels and is also needed to produce hemoglobin.
L Isoleucine is best known for its use in increasing endurance and helping to heal and repair muscle tissue. Serious athletes and bodybuilders need this amino acid because of its ability to boost energy levels and help the muscles recover from strenuous exercise.
Who Should take L- Isoleucine?
L-Isoleucine is an essential amino acid. Therefore, everyone needs L-Isoleucine to maintain basic health.
 Increases endurance
 Promotes muscle recovery and repair
 Regulates blood sugar levels

Dosage Suggestions:
L-Isoleucine should be dosed at one part L-Isoleucine for every two parts L-Valine and for every two part of L-Leucine.

L Valine

L Valine is an essential amino acid for increased cognitive function and smooth nervous system functioning. L Valine is also needed for muscle metabolism, tissue repair and maintenance of proper nitrogen balance in the body.
L Valine may also benefit endurance levels, increase muscular strength shorten recovery time after physical activity.

Who benefits from L Valine?
L-Valine is an essential amino acid. Therefore, everyone needs L-Valine to maintain basic health.

 Increase muscle strength
 Shortens recovery time
Dosage Suggestions:
L-Valine should be dosed at two parts L Valine for every two parts L-Leucine and for every one part of L-Isoleucine.