{"id":11510,"date":"2016-11-23T12:05:21","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T12:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hk-blog\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding-bid-5392\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T16:49:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T11:19:04","slug":"ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding-bid-5392","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Ultimate Guide To Essential Amino Acids For Bodybuilding<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those well-sculpted muscles, pumped-up biceps and toned body. The muscular cuts and appeal befitting the title of any coveted bodybuilder. This is not a dream! It could be you. Unveiling the many benefits of popular and <\/span>essential amino acids<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for bodybuilders.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#What_are_the_Essential_Amino_Acids\" >What are the Essential Amino Acids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#Types_of_Essential_Amino_Acids_and_All_About_Them\" >Types of Essential Amino Acids, and All About Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#Non_Essential_Amino_Acids_You_Should_Know_About\" >Non Essential Amino Acids You Should Know About<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#i-2\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_amino_acids\" >Frequently Asked Questions About amino acids<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#Q1_Which_amino_acid_is_considered_to_be_the_best_for_muscle_growth\" >Q1. Which amino acid is considered to be the best for muscle growth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#Q2_Does_your_body_require_all_20_amino_acids_to_build_muscle\" >Q2. Does your body require all 20 amino acids to build muscle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/ultimate-amino-acids-guide-for-bodybuilding\/bid-5392\/#Q3_How_much_of_each_amino_acid_is_required_to_build_muscle\" >Q3. How much of each amino acid is required to build muscle?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Essential_Amino_Acids\"><\/span><b>What are the Essential Amino Acids?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amino acids are crucial for muscle growth, development and strength. They are the individual components that make up proteins, which are the building blocks of the human body. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/eaa?navKey=SCT-sn-wrk-eaa\">Essential amino acids<\/a> are those coveted stars in the world of bodybuilding for all those who want to build huge muscles in a short span of time. Having said that, one must remember that amino acids can only help you with bulkier body goals but results can be achieved with intense and yielding workout sessions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next to only water, it is these amino acids which form a major portion of our body weight. There are about 20 amino acids out of which some are produced by our body, remaining amino acids our body gets from foods. These amino acids that our body cannot produce and gets from food sources are known as essential amino acids or EAAs. The essential amino acids are Phenylalanine, Lysine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Methionine and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/amino-acids-bcaas?navKey=SCT-SPT-amin\">Branched Chain Amino Acids<\/a> (BCAAs)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine. There is one more EAA \u2013 Histidine which is essential for infants, but not so much for adults. It helps in digestion and influences several metabolic reactions in the body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Essential_Amino_Acids_and_All_About_Them\"><\/span><b>Types of Essential Amino Acids, and All About Them<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"hk-content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amino image 2_1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s understand some <\/span><b>essential amino acids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or EAAs crucial to achieving bodybuilding goals:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>EAA<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Function<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Dosage<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Natural Sources<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Side-Effects in case of over-dosage<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lysine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used for building muscles and tissues. Helps absorption of calcium, promotes production of enzymes, hormones, antibodies, also Creatinine. Helps during workout\u00a0 against fatigue and extreme stress.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 mg per kilogram of\u00a0 body weight, per day.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy vegetables, legumes (such as soybeans), green beans, fruits (like pears, papaya, bananas and apples), meat, and poultry products.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible allergic reactions, nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhoea.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phenylalanine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affects mood &amp; intensity, thus boosts mental energy essential for bodybuilding purposes. Regenerates damaged tissues. Increases Vitamin D absorption from sunlight.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 mg per kilogram of\u00a0 body weight.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meats, eggs, legumes, seeds and nuts.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can cause higher blood pressure, headaches, nausea, heart trouble and nerve damage. Not suitable for pregnant females or lactating mothers.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methionine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports\u00a0 healthy liver, also used as an anti-aging supplement. Relieves muscular pain. Increases muscle mass and helps in muscle growth. Eliminates fat.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 mg per kilogram of\u00a0 body weight.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat, fish, beans, eggs, garlic, lentils, onions, and seeds. Brazil nuts are an excellent source. Even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/benefits-of-yogurt-health-and-taste-blended-together\/bid-4737\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yummy yogurt is an excellent source.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can cause nausea, vomiting and drowsiness. Also, it can cause allergic reactions.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threonine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boosts immune system. Prevents build up of fat in the liver. Supports normal growth and development. Essential in maintaining proper protein balance. Helps reduce muscle contractions.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe to take up to 6 gms a day.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat, eggs, dairy products, cottage cheese, and fish. Also found in leafy vegetables, lentils.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can cause nausea, upset stomach , headache, skin rashes.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCAAs (Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine)<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help in muscle growth and prevent fatigue. Prevent injury and muscle break down during an intense workout. Enhance recovery post workout.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 gms a day (in prescribed balanced ratio).<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best sources are protein, eggs and egg whites, meat, beans, lentils etc.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None as such, unless you have a medical condition.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_Essential_Amino_Acids_You_Should_Know_About\"><\/span><b>Non Essential Amino Acids You Should Know About<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><b>Amino acids are<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of two types: essential and non-essential. So far, we have discussed essential amino acids. There are some non-essential amino acids also, that you need to know about. Though our body produces these non essential amino acids, it can be beneficial to take a little extra dosage of these amino acids too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Non-Essential Amino Acids<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Function<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Natural Sources<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Who Should Use It<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Dosage<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alanine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gives you much-needed strength during a strenuous workout session, relieves fatigue.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey, chicken, soybeans.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally athletes who need extra bouts of power and strength go for it. However, if you are a regular at the gym and want to take your exercise regimen a notch higher, go for it.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;2\u00a0 gms pre-workout(note that excess dosage may give you tingling sensation).<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glutamine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective in muscle building, may reduce sugar cravings. Useful for a better immune system. Provides energy to cells.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken, fish, spinach, cabbage.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you follow a rigorous exercise routine.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-10 gms, before and after workout.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arginine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases muscle mass, increases blood flow and muscle pump during workout.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole wheat, nuts, seeds, dairy products, poultry, red meat and fish.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beneficial for athletes and bodybuilders.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-5 gms before and after workout.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnitine<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat loss, reduces fatigue, converts fat into energy. Helps in recovery after exercise.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red meat and dairy products, avocado, soy products.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per doctor\u2019s recommendation.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-3 gms, pre and post workout.<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, quite possibly this write-up should clear all your doubts about various amino acids regarding what they are and how and when to use them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose wisely, consult your trainer\/physician for the right use of <\/span><b>amino acids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pump it up!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"hk-content-image\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-36848 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_36848, body .eap_section_title_36848 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-36848.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-36848.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-36848.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-36848.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-36848.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_36848\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_amino_acids\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About amino acids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1780987451\"><div id=\"sp-ea-36848\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Which_amino_acid_is_considered_to_be_the_best_for_muscle_growth\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-368480\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse368480\" aria-controls=\"collapse368480\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. Which amino acid is considered to be the best for muscle growth?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse368480\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-368480\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BCAAs or branched chain amino acids are considered to be the best for muscle growth. These include leucine, isoleucine, and valine. They help you build the desired muscle mass and also aid recovery.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Does_your_body_require_all_20_amino_acids_to_build_muscle\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-368481\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse368481\" aria-controls=\"collapse368481\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. Does your body require all 20 amino acids to build muscle?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse368481\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-368481\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your body requires all 20 amino acids (both essential and non-essential) to build muscle. Each one performs a different function that leads to muscle growth.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_much_of_each_amino_acid_is_required_to_build_muscle\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-368482\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse368482\" aria-controls=\"collapse368482\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. How much of each amino acid is required to build muscle?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse368482\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-368482\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The dosage of all types of amino acids varies. 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