| Supports anabolic processes |
While under physical strain, whether due to sport or illness, more amino acids are removed from the muscle tissue to ensure protein biosynthesis of the immune system. This catabolism is regulated by the so-called BCAA (branched-chain amino acids), leucine, isoleucine and valine.
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| Ensures supply of essential and conditionally essential amino acids |
Most of the approximately 20 proteinogenic amino acids can be synthesized in the body by appropriate transamination. The essential amino acids isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryptophan and valine must be acquired through the die. According to new findings, histidine is now also classified as an essential amino acid. In addition, individual non-essential amino acids may become essential under certain conditions. Such amino acids are described as conditionally essential. Glutamine, arginine and taurine belong to this group, because under metabolic stress the tissue becomes depleted in these amino acids. The endogenous synthesis rate is not sufficient to cover the increased demand or to compensate for the degradation rates. The semi-essential amino acid L-glutamine is the most important amino acid in the body, especially in muscles and serum. Training activities - including endurance, strength and competitive sports - influences the amino acid composition in the plasma. After intensive training, glutamine levels are reduced by up to 30%. To restore the glutamine concentration in the blood, the glutamine stored in the muscle is released first. This can lead to a reduction in muscle protein and thus to a reduction in muscle mass. Adequate glutamine supply, increases muscle growth even under physical strain, prevents the breakdown of muscle mass and delays muscle fatigue.
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| Increases muscular performance |
| Oral intake of creatine-monohydrate can increase the creatine content in the skeletal muscle, which offers advantages not only to older people but also to athletes. The increased creatine level leads to improved muscular performance, which allows training with more strength and at a higher intensity. |
