Nutrition 4 Sport

Lean Muscle Supplements

If your aim is to increase lean muscle, then incorporating muscle-building supplements into your diet may aid in that goal. Both muscle building supplements and muscle growth supplements encourage the development of muscle tissue by encouraging the muscles to absorb essential amino acids and other muscle building blocks.

The daddy of all muscle building supplements is whey protein. Whey protein is a mixture of globular proteins isolated from the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production. Whey is a source of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) which are used to fuel working muscles and stimulate protein synthesis. It basically converts protein into muscle tissue. Whey contains high amounts of BCAAs and as it is easily digested, works quickly and effectively.

Another well-known and effective supplement is Creatine. Creatine is converted into Creatine phosphate in the muscles, which produces energy for contractions during training. It also forces more water into the muscle cells creating an anabolic environment increasing protein synthesis.

Another convenient protein source included in many muscle building supplements is casein. Casein is digested slowly so its release into the bloodstream occurs at a steady rate feeding the muscles over a longer period of time.

Muscle growth supplements also contain other ingredients such as glucose to provide the body with energy during strenuous workouts. A whey protein supplement taken after a workout can also reduce the amount of recovery time needed and encourage the absorption of amino acids by the body. The modern supplements available on the market today are an excellent balance of the key nutrients required for sustained muscle growth and are good, all-round supplements for anyone involved in sports where either muscle definition or strength are a pre-requisite.

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