All About Beta-Alanine

pH Levels in Your Body.

   As described in "All You Need to Know About Creatine.", your muscles burn up ATP as an energy source when contracting. The harder you work your muscles, the more ATP is used and the more lactic acid is produced. These reactions release H+ (hydrogen ions) into our muscles, causing our pH level to drop. A decrease in the pH level of your muscles causes them to fatigue. Not being able to maintain forceful muscle contractions and perform at your body's highest level during your workout lowers your ability to overload your muscles and achieve better gains.

Carnosine.

   To get our bodies to perform at the highest level, we need to reduce the amount of H+ in our muscles and get the pH level back to the normal range. Our bodies work to keep our pH levels regulated using various buffering systems. These work by absorbing the excess H+ in all parts of our bodies. Carnosine is the first line of defense for absorbing the H+ in your muscles. However, your body can not break down carnosine correctly when ingested alone.

How Beta-Alanine Helps.

   Beta-Alanine plays a huge role in promoting the synthesis of carnosine. Studies show that after supplementing beta-alanine for just four weeks, carnosine levels increased by 42-65%. This increase in buffering capacity (carnosine) from supplementing beta-alanine will result in an increase in strength, lean body mass, and an overall decrease in muscle fatigue.

                                                                                                      
                                                                                                               -AO

BSN's Protein

   In my first few months of working out, I realized that if I wanted the most out of every lift, I need a good post-workout protein shake. I went through the typical generic brands you find at Wal-Mart and found that they are easy on the wallet, but that's about the only thing they excel in. It took me about a year to finally cave-in and try the highly recommended (but fairly expensive compared to other protein) Syntha-6 . Not only did I notice the gains and recovery benefits, but it was (by far) the best tasting protein I had ever had.

   This product is perfect for those of you trying to build some muscle while also trimming down. Sytha-6 is a lean muscle protein, meaning it gives you the protein and amino acids you need while leaving out all the extra calories (22g protein per 200 calories). However, every body is different. While some are working on trimming fat and gaining a little muscle, others are struggling to keep any weight on and to build muscle.

   For those of you who are not having a problem losing mass, but rather putting any on, you need a different kind of mass gainer's protein shake. True-Mass is BSN's mass-gainer. This product will help you build lean muscle (like Syntha-6), but give you plenty of protein and calories (48g per 630 calories) to bulk you up.

   No matter if you are working out to lose weight, gain weight, or just to stay in shape, you should be taking protein. A shake after your workout will help you build muscle and help you recover. It is the most important supplement for your body.



                                                                                               -AO

BSN's N.0. Xplode

   Through my few years of being an active gym-goer, I have tried more than my share of Pre-Workout Supplements. I went through at least one or more full cycle of...

Muscle Tech's Nano Vapor
Nutrex's Hemo Rage
USPlabs Jack3d 
BSN's N.0. Xplode 2.0

I never had any negative effects from any of these, but I got the most out of N.0. Xplode. It was the first supplement I purchased, and three years later I am still taking it before every work out. I do not feel like working out everyday, but this product gets me there and gives me the edge I need to get through every workout. Besides the increase in mental focus, I have noticed significant increases in my muscle pump during my workouts. Although I never stacked this with anything, this product is designed to be (and best when) stacked with other BSN Products, such as Nitrix, Syntha-6, and Cell Mass.

   If you are interested in physical fitness, rather you are just beginning or a veteran, I strongly believe you can benefit from N.0. Xplode.



                                                                                             -AO