Muscle Mass Anabolic Complex 30 tabs from Source Naturals

Muscle Mass Bio-Aligned Formula High-Strength Anabolic Complex Muscle Mass addresses multiple body systems to achieve successful workouts and long-term muscle development. Muscle Mass supports muscle development, energy generation, adrenal function, lipid metabolism, and hormone regulation. Athletes and bodybuilders are often tempted by fads and quick fixes. In reality, it is necessary to address multiple, interrelated body systems to achieve successful workouts and long-term muscle development. Muscle Mass supports: Hormone Regulation Growth hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, stimulates the production of protein in muscle cells and the release of energy from the breakdown of fats. The amino acid combination of L-lysine and L-arginine pyroglutamate was used in a landmark study to promote the release of human growth hormone (HGH). Certain nutrients and herbs have traditionally been used by body builders. Lipid Metabolism Certain nutrients assist in the body's utilization of lipids (fats) for energy. Choline and inositol metabolize and remove fats from the liver. Also, the amino acid L-carnitine assists in the transport of fats into the mitochondria (the energy factories) of muscle cells for fuel during activity. Adrenal Support A strenuous aerobic or anaerobic workout puts great demands on the body. To respond to this stress, the adrenal glands produce hormones such as cortisol. Nourishing the adrenals is an important factor in exercise recovery. Muscle Development Exercise and nutrition are critical for muscle development. The branched chain amino acids, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine, are important components of muscle tissue and are taken into muscle cells preferentially. These aminos help muscle growth and protein synthesis by enhancing the uptake of other amino acids into muscle cells. The body also uses the branchchain aminos as alternate fuel sources, sparing muscle breakdown. Energy Generation Skeletal muscles must have energy reserves to cope with bursts of activity. Fatty acids are the main energy source in skeletal muscle of "endurance" athletes, such as long distance runners. During short-term "sprint" or "power" exercises, muscles rapidly metabolize ATP, phosphocreatine and glucose from glycogen stores. To support immediate and sustained energy, branched chain amino acids may be utilized as an energy source for the muscles. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 4 tablets Amount %DV Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 100 mg 1.67 Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 40 mg 20 Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate) 40 mg 4 Iodine (from kelp) 112 mcg 0.75 Arginine Pyroglutamate 1, 436 mg L-Lysine (HCI) 1, 436 mg Lipotropic Factors (as choline bitartrate 400 mg, inositol 200 mg, L-methionine 60 mg & betaine HCl 60 mg) 720 mg L-Ornithine (HCl) 400 mg Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) (as L-leucine 200 mg, L-isoleucine 60 mg & L-valine 88 mg) 348 mg Glycine 120 mg trans-Ferulic Acid 100 mg Carnitine (as L-carnitine L-tartrate) 20 mg Proprietary Herbal Blend: 1, 180 mg Saw Palmetto Berry, Sarsaparilla Root, Wild Yam Root, Astragalus Root, Kelp, Ginseng Root, Pueraria Flower, Licorice Root. Other Ingredients: Stearic acid, acacia gum, modified cellulose gum and magnesium stearate. Warning: NOTE: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using Muscle Mass product. Suggested Use: MEN -1 to 4 Muscle Mass tablets; WOMEN -1 to 2 Muscle Mass tablets. Take once daily, preferably on an empty stomach (3 or more hours after a meal) and 45 minutes prior to a workout.