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Muscle building and effective muscle protection

Muscle proteins are approximately one-third made up of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs). Moreover, studies show that the intake of BCAA amino acids from diet or supplements is crucial for building and maintaining muscle mass. The positive effects of branched chain amino acids BCAA are primarily responsible for L-Leucine, which activates (phosphorylates) the mTOR protein complex, which triggers the synthesis of new proteins in muscle tissue. Scientific experiments show that taking branched chain amino acids BCAAs before physical exercise reduces muscle degradation during athletic performance. It is therefore suitable for protecting muscle mass from catabolism, for example during periods of dieting or starvation. During physical exercise, muscle tissue can use branched chain amino acids BCAA as a source of energy. Studies show that the intake of BCAAs can help with glycogen storage, which has a positive effect on performance in endurance athletes, for example. Taking BCAAs before or during physical exercise also affects the ratio of tryptophan to BCAA amino acids in the blood plasma. As a result, the production of serotonin in the brain slows down, delaying the subjectively perceived feeling of fatigue from physical exercise.
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