Optimal health, energy, strength, recovery, fat loss, beautiful
skin, mood and brain function, muscle growth -- these are but a
few of the benefits of the free form amino acids in Anabol
Naturals’ Amino Balance. But why are so many people and athletes
not aware of the differences in amino acids and proteins, the
differences in their form and the best way to take them?
What
are Amino Acids?
Amino acids are the smallest molecules that
comprise protein, commonly referred to as the “building blocks
of life” -- they build all body and tissue protein. Seventy-five
percent of the body’s solid weight is made up of proteins and
their constituent amino acids. Unable to be efficiently stored
in the body, amino acid reserves must be resupplied
continuously.
Twenty three amino acids support the growth,
repair and maintenance of about 1600 different types of proteins
in the human body, including muscles, connective tissues,
hormones, enzymes, antibodies, hair, skin, nails and blood.
What are Free Form Amino Acids?
Free form amino acids are
singular molecules, not attached by peptide bonds to other amino
acids.
Crystalline free form amino acids do not need to be
digested. They are assimilated directly into the body and ready
to be utilized. Food proteins, so called “pre-digested” protein
hydrolysates and peptide bond amino acids require from four to
six hours to digest, in an energy depleting process. Food
proteins and hydrolysates are often incomplete and malabsorbed,
even resulting in extreme intestinal discomfort and
flatulence.
What are the benefits of Free Form Amino Acids
(FFAAs)?
Bioavailability.
Crystalline FFAAs are absorbed
into the bloodstream and are available to the tissues within 20
minutes, requiring no digestion to be utilized. This ensures
that the appropriate amino acids can be available immediately
after exercise when the muscle is especially receptive to
nutrients and blood flow remains high. FFAAs are not affected by
other important factors that limit protein amino acid
bioavailability: (1) the structural nature of the food -- as
well as fat and calorie content (2) the cooking of the protein
(3) the metabolic efficiency of the digestive system as
influenced by genetics, age, overall health, specific diseases
and illnesses.
Hypoallergenic.
FFAAs are hypoallergenic
(extremely non-allergic). Many sources of animal and plant
proteins cause allergic reaction. Amino Balance is molecularly
pure and appropriate for the lactose intolerant and those who
suffer a variety of food allergies. Protein toxicity is a common
problem for athletes, especially bodybuilders who create serious
liver and kidney conditions due to over consumption and
malabsorption of protein. To protect against protein toxicity,
Amino Balance is used instead of protein, or as a digestive aid
to improve assimilation of food protein.
Fat Loss.
To
promote fat loss several FFAAs in Amino Balance increase the
mobilization and circulation of stored fats in the body. Amino
acids also convert fat to energy at the cell’s energy source,
the cell mitochondria. With many caloric reduction diets, Amino
Balance provides not only fat burning benefits, but also a low
calorie, low food volume source of protein with specific
benefits to the muscles, liver and immune system critical to
optimal health.
Enhanced Muscle Growth.
Specific amino
acids, notably L-Leucine, L-Valine, and L-Isoleucine prevent
muscle tissue breakdown during exercise. Amino Balance’s free
form amino acids accelerate muscle tissue healing and growth by
providing a specific amino acid profile where they are needed,
directly in muscle tissue. The result is faster muscle and
strength gains, as well as enhanced
recovery.
Energy.
FFAAs provide two of the bodies
important energy fuels: creatine phosphate and adenosine
triphosphate (ATP). These are non-carbohydrate compounds that
provide a direct source of energy for power, growth and
vitality.
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