Bodybuilding supplement

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Many supplements come in capsule form.

Bodybuilding supplements are substances taken by athletes involved in weight training or other sport to aid in the building of muscle mass or aid fat loss. Bodybuilding supplements may also be used to improve sports performance and improve recovery from events and training.

Contents [hide] 1 Protein 1.1 Glutamine 1.2 Branched chain amino acids 2 Meal Replacement Products 3 Prohormones 4 Creatine 5 Thermogenic Products 6 Testosterone Boosters 7 See also 8 References

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[edit] Protein

Bodybuilders often take a powdered form of protein, the essential building blocks for muscle. Protein powder is generally consumed immediately after exercising, or in place of a meal. Having sufficient protein intake allows for efficient growth and repair of muscle tissue.

• Whey protein is the most commonly used type of protein. It contains high levels of all the essential amino acids not produced by the human body, and is absorbed by the body very quickly.
• Casein protein is the richest in glutamine, an amino acid that aids in recovery, and has casomorphin which helps the body to absorb the amino acids over a long time.
• Soy protein contains all essential amino acids, and is an alternative protein for vegetarians. However, soybeans contain a type of phytoestrogen called isoflavones which have a weak estrogenic activity ^[1].
• Egg white protein is a lactose- and dairy-free protein.

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