Amino acids to synthesize energy during training

BCAAs and amino acids participate in the release of muscle energy…

In the world of bodybuilding and cross training, it is difficult to say whether it is better to take amino acids or BCAAs, creatine or hydrolyzed protein during training. This remains a serious question for strength athletes. Let's assume that all three macronutrients will give you energy but that this energy will not be managed in the same way depending on whether you take amino acids, carbohydrates or fatty acids. Let's say that the question of pre-workout stimulants will arise less than for additional sources of energy to take during training. In the same way, taking a protein Whether you should drink a gainer after your workout is a simpler choice. However, if your workout is very intense and you're worried about running out of energy during your workout, an intra-workout drink can provide additional and welcome support in most cases. It all depends on your training level, your physical condition, and your ability to release more or less energy during exercise.

On the one hand, carbohydrates ( maltodextrin, glucose, waxy maize starch, etc. ) will provide you with energy . quickly but they will be stored just as quickly ( mainly because of insulin ) if you cannot use them during training. Some scientific studies show that taking glucose during training does not change much since they will not be systematically used. Your body is a very complex machine that runs mainly on its caloric reserves, not only on immediate calorie intake. Similarly, healthy fats, consumed during meals , will provide you with an interesting reserve of energy to consume during exercise. The dietary balance for the 3 macronutrients plays a major role in athletic performance. However, these are complex biological mechanisms, which depend on your immediate energy and nutrient needs. Other hormones and metabolic regulators intervene in the assimilation of macronutrients. You should therefore not demonize glucose. Without it, it becomes very difficult to release energy quickly.

Amino acids are glucoformers to rapidly synthesize glucose and energy

THE amino acids are glucoformers but they will be much more difficult for your body to store. Only Leucine is not. However, the rapid satiety effect will limit this storage possibility while the metabolization of amino acids into glucose also requires a slightly higher energy expenditure. This therefore explains why it is much more difficult to store calories from proteins. This also tells you why formulas like Peptopro are particularly appreciated by strength athletes. As you know, it is a hydrolyzed protein, that is to say that the peptides of the protein are directly available to synthesize energy. Peptopro is a hydrolyzed micellar casein Naturally rich in essential amino acids. Contrary to what some ill-informed bodybuilders believe, it would be completely pointless to hydrolyze whey instead of casein because the gain in amino acids would be negligible. On the other hand, the manufacturing cost would be significantly higher than for casein. In addition, the latter perfectly meets the desired nutritional objective. To this end, let's try to dig a little deeper into this essential subject for bodybuilding, Crossfit and strength sports practitioners.

Are amino acids more efficient for energy during training?

As we have seen, the synthesis of energy from amino acids already requires energy. However, peptides and free amino acids will allow you to obtain glucose available quickly, with very little risk of fat storage. As we know, the 9 essential amino acids ( Histidine, Leucine , Isoleucine, Lysine, Methionine, Cysteine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Tryptophan, Valine ) must be provided in sufficient quantities to your body every day. They provide structural functions or synthesis of other proteins and peptide hormones that your body cannot do without. However, other amino acids, considered non-essential such as Alanine or Glutamine, will be used much more frequently to make energy. Turnover Alanine, Glutamine and BCAA in the liver is permanent and participates in the synthesis of energy from these energy substrates.

L-Alanine, Glutamine and BCAAs participate in the release of muscle energy

Among these amino acids, the branched forms will be more easily used for energy ( after Alanine and glutamate in particular ). Even if BCAAs are quite controversial, it remains no less true that the Leucine , Valine and Isoleucine are particularly prone to serve as a secondary energy reserve for the muscle. Their position and molecular structure predispose them to this function. Indeed, the BCAAs are metabolized in the muscles themselves Unlike other amino acids, this alone makes all the difference and explains why BCAAs are easily converted into energy. With what we've just explained, you'll better understand how we formulated Bombi, an amino acid formula to take during strength or endurance training.

Bombi from YAM Nutrition responds to a logic of energy support for strength sports practitioners

Indeed, Bombi 's formulation contains essential and non-essential amino acids such as L-Arginine, L-Histidine, L-Tryptophan and BCAAs (Leucine, Valine and Isoleucine). Scientific research has proven that a mixture of essential amino acids is more favorable to growth and energy release without however affirming that BCAAs alone have no use. The biological reality is a little more complex than posing this or that argument in a peremptory and definitive manner. Still, certain non-proteinogenic amino acids such as Taurine and beta-alanine also have an important role to play in terms of energy and muscle congestion . Thus, Bombi from YAM Nutrition is to be taken before training so that you can benefit from an optimal intake of essential amino acids for muscle energy.

Taurine and beta-alanine are amino acid derivatives essential for athletic performance

Taurine is an amino acid that we often tend to forget. However, Taurine is present in a large majority of our tissues. It plays an essential role in the transmission of cellular energy, it strengthens the heart muscle and delays the onset of fatigue. Beta-alanine is a derivative of L-Alanine. It plays an essential role as a buffer against the accumulation of lactates during exercise. With histidine, it recycles Carnosine, the molecule actually responsible for this buffering effect in your muscles. Acting at the level of the anaerobic alactic pathway, beta-alanine also combines very well with Creatine . Both play a major role in preventing the buildup of H+ protons that lead to relative muscle acidification. With this buffering effect, there is no buildup of lactic acid. Such acidification would be fatal.

From this, you understand that YAM Nutrition didn't develop Bombi by chance. Nothing was left to chance, in order to help you release more energy during strength training. Obviously, the building blocks of protein should never be overlooked when it comes to stimulating energy release, even more so than sugars and other carbohydrates.

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