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5-HTP

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) – Supplement Profile 5-HTP is the intermediate metabolite in the serotonin pathway. The amino acid L-tryptophan converts into 5-Hydroxytryptophan and then 5-HTP converts directly into the important neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is a key factor in determining sleep, appetite, mood, and other body functions including pain control. Basically the direct precursor to serotonin. Some

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplement Overview Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) directly activates lipid, tyrosine and serine/threonine kinases of the insulin signaling pathway in both muscle and fat cells, which leads to the stimulation of glucose uptake. Unique among all agents currently used to lower blood sugar in animals and humans with diabetes. ALA and Diabetes In-vivo studies

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Chromium Picolinate

Chromium Picolinate Supplement Review Pro bodybuilders, world-class powerlifters, Olympic competitors, and professional athletes alike rely on anabolics. What is Chromium (Cr) ? An essential mineral that participates in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The trivalent form (the kind you eat)  required for maintaining normal glucose metabolism in laboratory animals by acting as a cofactor for insulin.

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Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Conjugated Linoleic Acids (CLA) Supplement Profile With the increased use of thermogenic supplements to aid people in their efforts to lose fat. Many find themselves in a predicament when it comes time to finish their diet. Conjugated linoleic acid helps with thermogenisis. Thermogenics cause a number of beneficial effects that facilitate fat loss. However, when

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Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine Monohydrate Supplement Profile Creatine, discovered in meat extracts in 1832 by a French scientist named Chevreul. In 1923, scientists discovered the average human body. Containing over 100 grams of this acid and 95% stored in muscle tissue. It’s chemical name is methyl-guanidino-acetic acid. Sometimes called N-amidinosarcosine. Made in a laboratory from two base molecules

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L Glutamine

L-Glutamine Supplement Profile Anybody who has been bodybuilding during the last ten years or so is certainly familiar with glutamine. Even if you have only bought a tub of protein lately you have probably heard about glutamine. Everybody seems to be claiming that it is the bell or whistle that makes their protein so “special”.

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