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Size and Shape
Size and Shape — Performance, Health and Appearance
Size and shape of the human body can determine, limit and enhance performance in sports. Obviously basketball players who are taller have an advantage over shorter players of similar athletic ability. Player positions have specific […]
Glutamic Acid
Glutamic Acid (Glutamate) L-Glutamic Acid GLU
Formula: C5H9NO4 Molecular weight: 147.13 Glutamate is a key molecule in the citric acid cycle and cellular metabolism. Glutamate is a principal excitatory neurotransmitter. GABA is synthesized from glutamate. GABA (a non-standard amino acid) is […]
Amino Acids
Amino Acids
There are 20 known standard amino acids, which are well known as components of protein (proteinogenic), but some are also important as neurotransmitters or intermediary for synthesis of other molecules. The sequence of amino acids […]
Arginine
Arginine Role in Gastroprotection and Ulcer Healing
Researchers concluded that: (1) the protective activity of L-arginine involves
gastric hyperemia (blood flow increase) mediated by NO (nitric oxide) …
Arginine
Arginine, L-Arginine ARG
Formula: C6H14N4O2 Molecular weight: 174.20 Nitric Oxide (NO) precursor. Used by athletes to promote hemodilation or ‘pump’ during workout. Involved in synthesis of nitric oxide from L-Arginine and nitric oxide synthase reaction. NO2 Hemodilator NO2 […]
Glutamine
Glutamine L-Glutamine GLN
Formula: C5H10N2O3 Molecular weight: 146.14 The only amino acid with two Nitrogen atoms. More coming soon!
Quotations
Quotations
Quotations
Fitness & Exercise Quotations
You see them on T-shirts, bumper stickers and television commercials — motivational quotes on fitness and exercise and striving for excellence. We’ll post the good and the bad right here! Vince Lombardi, United States Marines, […]