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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Healthy Foods

Blueberries

Blueberries may contain more antioxidants
than any other fruit or vegetable.

The most powerful antioxidants in blueberries are anthocyanins, phytochemicals …

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