What man doesn’t want to have a ripped body? Possessing stronger and more powerful muscles increases body confidence is a great thing but maybe even better is catching the eye of that pretty girl passing by. Unfortunately many men fail to see the visible rewards after spending hours in the gym. Thankfully, science has stepped in where nature left off; giving you an edge on body building. Today, we have supplements and nutrients to aid you in building the perfect body or simply maintaining health as we age. In this article, we want to cover a few of these supplements and their effect on your workout and body.
Whey protein
Whey protein is one of the first things you should try for building muscle. The reason is simple: muscles need protein in order to grow and be healthy. What you may not know about whey protein is its ability to push protein synthesis. Whey has amino acids which help to get protein to the muscle quickly and also contain peptides (small proteins) that increase blood flow to working muscles.
Casein protein
Casein is another type of protein that works much slower (slow release). This type of protein is great as a late night snack as it will deliver much needed protein throughout the night as the muscle heals and grows. Studies have shown that these two proteins (Whey and Casein) do a much better job when they used together.
Creatine
Creatine has three amino acids that no one working out should overlook: Arginine, Glycine, and, Methionine. These amino acids provide what is called fast energy to muscles and can increase strength for more reps; while drawing more water to the muscles. Creatine will also increase your insulin growth factor: stimulating muscle growth.
BCAA
Branch Chain Amino Acids: Levcine, Isolevcine, and Valine are fantastic for repairing muscle and building new muscle tissue. The real punch from this heavy weight is in the blunting of cortisol; a catabolic hormone which inhibits testosterone production.
Glutamine
Glutamine is another amino acid but this one decreases muscle breakdown; whilst increasing Levcine which works to help build muscle fibers and increase growth hormones. Glutamine is a natural immune system booster for overall health and wellness.
Side effects and dangers
Let’s cover the potential side-effects and dangers of using some of the supplements we have already talked about.
Whey protein is seen as safe in general but there are a few things you can consider. If you have an allergy to milk (lactose intolerant) you prefer to look for a non-diary alternative. The potential side-effects you might experience are fatigue, cramps, bloating, and nausea.
Casein may have an effect on your blood pressure and you should stop using it at least two weeks before any surgery. You may wish to discuss this with your doctor if you are on blood pressure medicine.
Creatine has a few side effects that are simple like stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhoea but what we really want to express to you are possible kidney and liver complications. Although nothing has been proven we know that water is taken from the rest of the body and sent to the muscles so if you have any liver or kidney problems you should consult your doctor before using this one. You should not mix Creatine with caffeine or ephedra as it may contribute to a stroke. More case studies are needed to cement this supposition, but it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your health.
It’s always a good idea to research each supplement you wish to take and know how it will react with other supplements or medications that you are on. Having a great looking body can feel wonderful but it’s not very rewarding if you compromise your health and well-being over it.
Here’s an article on bodybuilding workout routine and diet that might interest you: The Best Bodybuilding Routine and Diet.
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