4 Reasons Why Essential Amino Acids are Important

by Liam O'Regan on April 13, 2022

All About Amino Acids

Amino Acids might be something that you’ve heard people talk about in the gym or on the field. Amino Acids are worth talking about because they play a major role in increasing athletic performance and making sure you’re ready to demolish your activities day after day!


We asked Dave Kelly, a Super Heavyweight NPC Bodybuilder and Certified Nutritionist some questions about amino acids. Dave has been using amino acids to optimize his workouts for over 10 years!


Types of Amino Acids

There are many different types of Amino Acids. The categories that are best for increasing performance are Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Essential Amino Acids (EAAs). Our bodies do not produce these naturally so it is important to consume them through food and supplementation.

Dave explained, “EAAs are the essential building blocks for your body, including cellular repair and energy production. When your body lacks EAAs it lacks the ability to produce muscle tissue. BCAAs are isolated chains of EAAs that are the most proven for producing muscle tissue”



Who Can Benefit From Using Amino Acids?

We asked Dave who he thought could benefit from supplementing with amino acids, he mentioned that there are many different types of people that can benefit from using amino acids, but two main categories are:

  • “People with plant based diets, while they might be consuming protein, they are more than likely not consuming the proper amount of amino acids. Supplementing with BCAAs or EAAs would be very beneficial to ensure their intake is high enough”
  • “Athletes or individuals trying to improve performance or physique can benefit from supplementing with BCAAs and EAAs because their bodies are going through strenuous exercise which requires more amino acids for performance and muscle tissue preservation.”

Essential Amino Acids in Forty Steps Pre-Workout AMP

Forty Steps' new pre-workout AMP is not a typical pre-workout because it is loaded with BCAA’s and EAA’s that will help keep you developing and repairing muscle tissue during your workout.

Essential Amino Acids in AMP

  • Lysine [1]
    • Helps with:
      • Protein production
      • Collagen production
      • Hormone and enzyme production
      • Energy production
      • Immune health
      • Calcium absorption
  • Histidine [2]
    • Helps with:
      • Immune health
      • Digestion
      • Sexual health
      • Nervous system health
      • Healthy sleep
  • Phenylalanine [3]
    • Helps with:
      • Building proteins
      • Enzyme production
      • Building other amino acids
  • Methionine [4]
    • Helps with:
      • Tissue growth
      • Mineral absorption
  • Tryptophan [5]
    • Helps with:
      • Serotonin production
        • Regulates sleep
        • Regulates appetite
        • Regulates mood

Branch Chain Amino Acids in AMP

  • Leucine [6]
    • Helps with:
      • Muscle tissue production
      • Regulating blood sugar levels
      • Wound healing
      • Growth hormone production
  • Isoleucine [7]
    • Helps with:
      • Muscle Metabolism
      • Immune health
      • Energy production
  • Valine [8]
    • Helps with:
      • Muscle tissue growth
      • Muscle tissue repair
      • Energy production

When to Supplement with Amino Acids

You can supplement with Amino Acids at any time of the day. Certain times may better benefit your performance. Supplementing, pre, intra, or post workout can help your muscles recover faster!

Dave explained his preference and why: “I like to supplement with amino acids both pre and intra workout. When there is an abundance of amino acids there is less of a chance for your body to be catabolic with them. I like to use them for the sake of preserving muscle tissue.”

AMP was specifically designed to be used pre and intra workout for exactly the reason Dave stated. Preserving and repairing muscle tissue allows your body to perform at it's highest potential day in and day out! Give AMP a try and see for yourself!


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Sources

[1] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 5962, Lysine. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Lysine.

[2] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6274, Histidine. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Histidine.

[3] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6140, Phenylalanine. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Phenylalanine.

[4] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6137, Methionine. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Methionine.

[5] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6305, Tryptophan. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tryptophan.

[6] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6106, Leucine. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Leucine.

[7] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6306, l-Isoleucine. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/l-Isoleucine.

[8] National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6287, Valine. Retrieved March 25, 2022 from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Valine.

 

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