What’s Nitric Oxide?

Nitric Oxide is believed to increase blood flow. It can boost the delivery of nutrients, oxygen and hormones when you’re training.  It is added to some protein powder supplements to help your body prepare for its workout and help to speed up the recovery process. 

What does Creatine Monohydrate do?

You will often see Creatine Monoydrate added to protein powders. It’s a natural component of skeletal muscle. Creatine is said to reduce your recovery time and feelings of fatigue when you’re nearing the end of your set. It can also improve your overall endurance and keep you looking pumped-up by hydrating your muscles. 

I keep hearing about “Branch Chain Amino Acids” What are they?

Many trainers and bodybuilders now believe that consuming more BCAA’s is better for increasing lean muscle mass. Your body breaks protein down into BCAA’s which are then absorbed directly into your muscles, assisting them to regenerate, heal and grow after working out. Your muscle tissues are actually made of protein! It’s therefore assumed that consuming additional BCAA’s will help your muscles to recover and build faster. Other research has indicated that BCAA’s may increase your strength and energy levels. For more information about BCAA's click HERE.

Flavones

Flavones are found naturally in cellary, parsely, citrus peels and some other herbs and cereals. They are supposedly beneficial in the treatment and prevention of atheroscelrosis, osteoperosis, diabetes and some cancers. Flavones found in soy protein.