Bodybuilding supplements are essentially substances that are generally taken by bodybuilders or athletes who are involved in track, training, baseball, football or any other sports. These supplements help in the building of muscle or in the loss of fat. They can also be used to improve the performance in sports and in the recovery from any athletic events. The most common type of supplement that is taken by the bodybuilders is powdered form of protein. Protein is the essential building blocks for muscles and as it is vital to consume protein in large quantities, protein shakes are very convenient. Whey protein is widely consumed by people as it is a naturally complete protein and is a is a rich source of branched chain amino acids such as valine, leucine, and isoleucine that contain the highest known levels of any natural food source. It is also very quickly absorbed by the body and metabolized.
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Types of Bodybuilding Supplements
Meal Replacement Products (MRPs)
Meal Replacements Products (MRPs) are either pre-packaged powdered drink mixes that you mix with water, milk, or juice and then drink; or bars that you eat. Both are consumed in place of a whole-food meal. Generally MRPs are high in protein, low in fat, have low to moderate amounts of carbohydrates, and contain wide array of vitamins and minerals.
Prohormones
Prohormones are precursors to hormones - and were most typically sold to bodybuilders as a precursor to the natural hormone testosterone. This conversion requires naturally occurring enzymes in the body. Side effects are not uncommon, as prohormones can also convert further into to DHT and estrogen. To date most prohormone products have not been thoroughly studied, and the health effects of prolonged use are unknown. Although initially available over the counter, in 2004 their purchase was made illegal without a prescription in the US, as it now is in almost all countries and sporting bodies.
Creatine
Creatine is an organic acid naturally occurring in the body that supplies energy to muscle cells for short bursts of energy such as lifting weights via creatine phosphate replenishment of ATP. A number of scientific studies have proven that creatine can increase strength, energy, and muscle mass in addition to reducing recovery time. Also, recent studies have shown that creatine improves brain function, improves recognition memory, and reduces mental fatigue.
Thermogenic Products
Thermogenics is a broad term for any supplement that the manufacturer claims will cause thermogenesis - resulting in an increased metabolic rate, increased body temperature and consequently an increased rate in the burning of bodyfat. Until recently almost every product found in this supplement category was comprised of the "ECA stack"; ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of ephedrine and its alkaloids. Now days, the "ECA" stack is more likely comprised of bitter orange or Citrus aurantium that contains synephrine instead of the ephedrine.
Testosterone Boosters
There are several naturally-occurring plants and vitamins as well as synthetic chemicals that supplement companies claim may produce an increase in testosterone levels. However, the validity of many of these products is questionable due to a lack of valid scientific research showing their effectiveness at this time. The most commonly taken supplements of this type are ZMA and Tribulus terrestris.
A relatively new supplement marketed as 6-OXO is gaining popularity as an estrogen blocker.
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