Posts Tagged ‘serotonin level’
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
- 5 HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is one of the core components of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that aids in transmitting messages in the brain
- Most brain cells are influenced by the serotonin level that will affect disposition, sexual desire, memory, learning skills, social manners, etc
- Studies have shown that a chemical imbalance of serotonin can have a bearing on mood swings, which can lead to psychological disorders
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
- Essential amino acids like BCAA promote a muscle building and muscle recovery process
- In reality, there are approximately 20 amino acids which muscles use for muscle growth. Branched chain amino acids account for a third of those amino acids in the body’s muscles
- The synthesizing process of BCAA supplements will also result in fat loss while lean muscle mass is enhanced. When glutamine supplements are combined with BCAA supplements, the process may escalate with more rapid results
- When the serotonin level escalates, mental fatigue is suffered as well. If additional BCAA is supplemented into the diet, the transport of tryptophan will be stopped and fatigue will be interrupted
- Supplementing with BCAA will increase protein synthesis, elevate energy levels, and increase strength and size of muscles while forming lean muscle mass
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Tags: BCAA supplements, branched chain amino acids, glutamine supplements, lean muscle mass, serotonin level
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
- Not only are BCAA supplements pertinent for support of muscle breakdown and muscle recovery after intense workouts, branched chain amino acids are also beneficial for a variety of biochemical functions of the brain which lead to improved brain function
- An increased uptake of tryptophan which is a precursor to serotonin, also known at 5-hydroxytryptamine, may increase the serotonin level and cause fatigue during lengthy exercising
- Amino acid supplementation will reduce mental fatigue. When working out, physical performance counts on being able to concentrate as well as a certain amount of willpower
- Threats of infections and other health issues are reduced when adding amino acid supplements into your regime. Athletic performance is augmented with added strength and mental alertness
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
- Benefits of BCAA supplements or food sources include quicker muscle recovery while body building
- BCAA is important to the body for everything from heart health to muscle recovery from intense body building
- BCAA also has a direct connection with central fatigue and serotonin level
- By consuming BCAA through eating the right sources of foods or taking BCAA supplements, there will be a better chance of burning that stubborn fat deep inside our bodies
- A diet which includes BCAA found in food or supplements can help maintain a healthy heart while resisting other life threatening diseases
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Monday, April 20th, 2009
- Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which regulates moods and feelings of well-being
- With serotonin affecting the overall mood, other aspects which stem from a less than happy feelings due to serotonin deficiencies are also involved
- Generally, overweight people prove to have a well below normal serotonin level
- Besides the prescription drugs available to enhance serotonin deficiency, there are also natural supplements which have a mood boosting effect as well
- There is evidence confirming that 5-hydroxytryptophan will reduce depression. There has been decades of studies to prove this theory
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Tags: 5-hydroxytryptophan, serotonin deficiency, serotonin level
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