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The Best Protein To Build Muscle And Grow in 2020

March 24, 2020December 24, 2019 by AbidineFit

Like the majority of serious bodybuilders and athletes, I used to eat a ton of protein, 300 or more grams a day, most from protein supplements. Even though I spent a ton of time working out hard too, I saw less than optimal changes. The question is why? After years of intensive research and experimentation, I’ve finally figured out what the “secret” is: There’s a muscle-building equation that you’ve got to satisfy in order to get bigger, and most protein supplements are addressing only half of it. At best, they’re only giving you 50% of the muscle gains you’re capable of achieving. Many …

Alanine – The Essential NonEssential Amino Acid

March 30, 2020December 19, 2019 by AbidineFit

The emphasis these days has shifted to specific amino acids over the use of others. For example, the essential amino acids, and especially leucine are considered important and many feel that the other amino acids aren’t necessary. Others feel that a few of the conditionally essential amino acids, such as glutamine and arginine are also extremely important for maximizing body composition and exercise performance. But that’s not the case. All of the amino acids are important in one way or another and ignoring can be a big mistake. WHAT CAN ALANINE DO FOR ME? Let’s take alanine for example. Most …