BCAAs, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine, are probably the most essential amino acids for athletes in training. It is a well known fact that amino acids are responsible for protein synthesis, hence the nickname "building blocks." Recent studies suggest that the BCAAs are the most important of all amino acids for muscular growth and recuperation. Research has shown that they account for roughly 33% of your muscle protein. Some experts believe that even moderate exercise can drastically increase your body's need for one of the BCAAs, L-Leucine. BCAAs increase nitrogen retention, boost protein synthesis and protect muscles from the stress and trauma of heavy training and dieting. During intense training or dieting, free amino acid pools (in muscle tissue) decrease, drastically reducing protein synthesis (the ability to build muscle). Research has indicated that BCAAs and Glutamine supplementation support this free amino acid pool in the muscle tissue, preventing muscle breakdown while increasing protein synthesis and allowing the body to build and maintain lean muscle mass. Because the body cannot manufacture its own BCAAs, their importance in the diet are vital for maximum muscle growth and recovery. These powerful - and natural - anabolics not only help you make faster gains in lean muscle - they also help you keep your hard earned muscles.
Current investigations on protein balance and exercise suggests that BCAAs are used as a direct source of energy to a much greater extent than previously thought - as they are oxidized in the muscles and not the liver. BCAAs are the most rapidly absorbed of all amino acids; in fact, 70% of BCAAs immediately pass through the liver and are "pushed" into the muscle tissue where the majority of the metabolism takes place. During extreme workouts the body is forced to catabolize (breakdown) muscle tissue in order to obtain BCAA to be used as energy, but BCAA supplementation can decrease muscle atrophy. They may also be of benefit to you during extreme dieting by decreasing the catabolic effect of muscle tissue by balancing testosterone to optimal cortisol ratios.
L-Glutamine is the most abundant “free” amino acid in the body but is considered a “non-essential amino acid” since it can be synthesized in the body from glutamate or proline by the enzyme glutamine synthetase. In muscle, the concentration of free glutamine appears to influence whether muscle will break down (low glutamine content) or build (high glutamine content). Athletes suffering from “overtraining” have shown to have low blood glutamine levels that persist for extended periods of time. These decreased concentrations may lead to decreased immune health and slower recovery times following exercise. Subjects supplementing with oral glutamine show elevated plasma concentrations of both glutamine and growth hormone, suggesting glutamine’s importance during recovery in terms of performance and overall body composition.
BCAA+GTM contains a precise, bioengineered ratio of Branched Chain Amino Acids and Glutamine, which are clinically proven to be conditionally essential for building muscle size, strength and enhancing muscle endurance. BCAA+GTM maximizes protein synthesis, nitrogen retention and most importantly, protects hard earned muscle from the stress of heavy, intense training and dieting.
Clinical investigations have proven that the amino acids in BCAA+GTM increase energy production as well as help the body recover faster after intense training. While taking this powerful stack in addition to a calorie-restricted diet and intense training, individuals have noted gains in lean mass while dramatically decreasing body fat. Vitamin B6 has been added to enhance amino acid utilization directly into the muscle. MRM offers athletes two great forms of BCAA+G to choose from – powder and capsules.
BCAA+GTM is the Ultimate Muscle Recovery formula nutritionally engineered for today’s serious athlete, from the bodybuilder to the cyclist, the dieter to the gainer. This powerful, anti-catabolic formula promotes lean muscle gains, faster recovery and explosive energy to enhance any training regimen.