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Does supplementation with betaine improve strength?
To start off with, betaine is a nutrient which functions a methyl donor in various chemical processes in your body. It’s actually found in various foods such as beets, broccoli, spinach, and shellfish. Donation of methyl molecules is important both for cellular reproduction and for the health of your liver. Vitamins B6, B12, Folic acid and SAMe or s-adenosyl methionine are other examples of methyl donors.
Should you supplement with leucine?
Leucine is an essential/branched-chain amino acid which has been gaining considerable research attention lately for its potential performance-enhancing or ergogenic effects. In particular, researchers have been interested in its ability to promote muscle synthesis as well as to reduce muscle loss during dieting.
L-arginine as a dietary supplement for athletes?
Market research suggests that l-arginine is a very popular amino acid supplement among male students. L-arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that’s involved in several metabolic pathways. Accordingly, a typical western diet provides approximately 3-6 g of l-arginine per day [1].
