Silk Amino Acids

Silk amino acids have been a part of Chinese medicine for thousands of years and now the western world bodybuilding has jumped on board.



Silk amino acids or SAA are comprised of primarly of 5 short chain proteins in the below proportions.





Predominant composition of silk amino acids (by weight*)


•L-Alanine (34.36%)


•Glycine (27.23%)


•L-Serine (9.58%)


•L-Valine (3.49%)


•L-Threonine (2.00%)


•[*SAAs contains other amino acids but only those representing >2.00% are listed due to their greater relevance]





^ Shin S, Park D, Yeon S et al. Stamina-enhancing effects of silk preparations in mice. Lab Anim Res 2009;25:127–34.

BPI Blox gives SAA SEQUENCED PROTEINS™ in a 3,960mg serving containing Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, and Threonine.



The reported benefits are as follows.


A recent animal study, found that when exercising mice were given three different doses of silk amino acids for 44 days, the mice experienced:



•Improved exercise performance
•SAA fed mice exercised more than twice as long as mice not fed SAAs (28 minutes vs 13 minutes)
•In terms of absolute improvement in exercise performance, SAAs produced improvements that were six times greater than that seen with just exercise (18 minute increase compared to 3 minute increase)
•Eliminated the increase in blood lactate levels (which were significantly increased with just exercise)
•Eliminated the increase in muscle oxidation (which was also significantly increased with just exercise)
•Maintained blood glucose levels (vs being significantly lowered in exercising mice)
•Increased muscle glycogen and liver glycogen (compared to exercise alone)
•Increased testosterone levels (64% increase vs 36% reduction in exercise group; in absolute terms, blood testosterone levels that were 2.6 times higher in SAAs group compared to exercise group)
•Reduced cortisol (140% increase in cortisol in exercising group while no significant increase was seen when SAAs were given)
•Increased anabolic ratio (4-fold higher anabolic ratio; ie, the testosterone to cortisol ratio compared to mice not receiving any)
•Increased muscle size (16% increase with high-dose)



Other effects of silk amino acids (SAAs) or silk protein hydrolysates include regulating the immune system, lowering muscle and liver damage, as well as having anti-tumor, and anti-viral effects.

1.Shin S, Yeon S, Park D et al. Silk amino acids improve physical stamina and male reproductive function in mice. Biol Pharm Bull 2010;33:273–8.
2.^ Ryu JM, Kim TM, Seo IK et al. Effect of repeated administration of silk peptide on the immune system of rats. Lab Anim Res 2008;24:361–9.
3.^ Kim TM, Ryu JM, Seo IK et al. Four-week repeated-dose toxicity of silk amino acids in rats. Lab Anim Res 2008;24:565–73.
4.^ Zhaorigetu S, Yanaka N, Sasaki M et al. Silk protein, sericin, suppresses DMBA-TPA-induced mouse skin tumorigenesis by reducing oxidative stress, inflammatory responses and endogenous tumor promoter TNF-alpha. Oncol Rep 2003;10:537–4.
5.^ Gotoh K, Izumi H, Kanamoto T et al. Sulfate fibroin, a novel sulfated peptide derived from silk, inhibits immunodeficiency virus replication in vitro. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2000;64:1664–70.




LINKS:
Is There a Silky Way to a Leaner, Healthier You? BPI Sports Introduces the First Silk Protein Supplement to the Market

Fat Burning Silk Peptides From Korean Labs: You Don't Even Have to Eat Worms to Gear Your Personal Energy-In-VS-Energy-Out Equation Towards Weight & Fat Loss

Valine

L-Valine

L-Valine is an essential amino acid, specifically classified as a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA). BCAA's, which include valine as well as leucine and isoleucine, stimulate protein synthesis directly in muscle tissue. Valine works in the body as a fuel involved muscle-tissue building reactions, and stimulates muscle protein synthesis. Valine helps optimize the body's metabolism, providing energy and assistance with the repair and growth of damaged tissues. It has a stimulating effect and is needed for muscle metabolism, repair and growth of tissue and maintaining the nitrogen balance in the body.
Valine, helps stimulate the central nervous system and is needed for proper mental functioning. Valine may also improves liver function by assisting with removal of potentially toxic excess nitrogen from the liver and aids in nitrogen transport to other tissues in the body as needed. Increased valine intake may improve liver function for Individuals with various types of liver disease and liver damage from alcohol or drug abuse.

L-Valine is an essential amino acid that cannot be made in the body and must be acquired through food or dietary supplements.

Sources:
Essential amino acid From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bang Master Blaster - LEMON DROP (522 Grams Powder / 1.15 LB) by VPX

Bang Master Blaster - LEMON DROP (522 Grams Powder / 1.15 LB) by VPX

Make no mistake – NEW BANG® MASTER BLASTER® is not your stereotypical life-sucking / muscle destroying pre-workout “concentrate”. The very definition of BANG® screams scientific BREAKTHROUGH! Infused with Patented water-stable SUPER CREATINE® — BANG® triggered a major PARADIGM SHIFT among the performance and bodybuilding authorities and has now become the most disruptive scientific innovation in the 30-year history of Sports Nutrition! In a very short period, BANG beverage has risen to the top; consequently, generating unrelenting consumer demand for the BANG® MASTER BLASTER® pre-workout.

BANG® MASTER BLASTER® is designed around the Patented Super Creatine-Amino acid di-Peptide that is far more soluble than regular Creatine and L-Leucine. Furthermore, the NEW BANG® MASTER BLASTER® pre-workout contains massive doses of clean performance-enhancing and bodybuilding ingredients designed to work in concert with SUPER CREATINE®. All ingredients are fully disclosed on the label because we are proud that BANG® MASTER BLASTER® is the most potent, best tasting pre-workout supplement in history!

The Best BCAA Product for the Price is MuscleTech MyoBuild 4X Amino BCAA

MuscleTech MyoBuild 4X Amino BCAA, Fruit Punch, 332 grams

I loved the taste of MyoBuild and more importantly the price and formulation.

I highly recommend. 

Contains 2 grams of Leucine. 

From the manufacturer

·         Subjects Built 3.75 lbs. of Muscle in 6 Weeks with BCAA formula

·         Powerful strength enhancing BCAA formula

·         4:1:1 ratio of BCAA

·         Replenish electrolytes with BCAA formula

·         Increase strength by 40%, support recovery and fight catabolism, improves endurance

Amino BCAA Supplement

MyoBuild 4X Amino BCAA is one of the most advanced BCAA and recovery formula in the market. A 4:1:1 ratio of BCAAs featuring a scientifically studied dose of leucine, plus isoleucine, valine, betaine, taurine and tart cherry work to build muscle, increase strength, improve recovery and decrease catabolic activity.

Replenish Electrolytes

For a truly complete amino BCAA formula, precise doses of electrolytes were added to help replenish electrolyte stores that are depleted during your workout.

Increase Strength By 40%

MyoBuild 4X Amino BCAA is precisely formulated with a 4g dose of L-leucine (in 2 scoops). MuscleTech researchers ensured each serving of MyoBuild 4X Amino BCAA has this exact 4g dose of leucine that was shown in a clinical study to help subjects increase their 5-rep max strength by over 40%.

Ispoglou et al., 2011 International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 6(1):38-50.

Improve Performance

The 2g dose of taurine found in 2 scoops of MyoBuild 4X Amino BCAA is clinically shown to improve performance in endurance athletes. This free-form amino acid is one of the most abundant amino acids in muscle and also aids in cell volumization.

Balshaw et al., 2013. Amino Acids. 44(2):555-61.

Support Recovery and Fight Catabolism

Emerging research shows the powerful phytonutrients in tart cherries can support recovery after training through the reduction of post-workout pain, and also fight catabolism (muscle breakdown).

Connolly et al., 2006. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40:679-683.

Subjects Built 3.75 lbs. Of Muscle In 6 Weeks

Betaine is one of the hottest new muscle building ingredients thanks to its ability to increase gains in lean muscle, strength and power! In fact, test subjects who supplemented with the exact 2.5g dose of betaine in 2 scoops of MyoBuild 4X Amino BCAA built 3.75 lbs. of lean muscle in 6 weeks compared to 0.66 lbs. by the placebo group. That’s over 4 times more muscle (vs. the placebo).

Betaine has been shown in a separate study to also enhance muscle endurance. In this study, active college males taking 1.25g of betaine per day for 2 weeks improved muscle endurance (squats) and increased the quality of repetitions performed.

Cholewa et al., 2013. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 10:39.

Hoffman et al., 2009. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 6:7.

EVLUTION NUTRITION BCAA Energy is Perfect Anytime for Energy, Endurance, Recovery, and Muscle Repair

Evlution Nutrition BCAA Energy - High Performance, Energizing Amino Acid Supplement for Muscle Building, Recovery, and Endurance (30 Servings) Blue Raz

From the manufacturer:

Ultrapremium BCAAS in proven 2:1:1 Ratio:

L-LEUCINE

Helps supply energy to muscles and support muscle protein synthesis.*

L-ISOLEUCINE

Supports muscle tissue development, recovery and lean body mass.*

L-VALINE

Plays a key role in supplying energy to muscles.*

Recovery Energy and Endurance Boosters*:

Beta Alanine

Supports the buffering of lactic acid*

L-ALANINE

Supports glucose production for usable energy, endurance and recovery*

TAURINE

Supports cell hydration, metabolism and mental focus in combination with caffeine*

VITAMIN B&C COMPLEX

Vitamin B6 and B12 help support energy levels through intense workouts plus Vitamin C's powerful antioxidant helps support against stress and support healthy immune system.*

Natural Energizers:

Green Coffee and Green Tea

Natural Caffeine sources for cleaner energy and antioxidants

COMPARISON BCAA ENERGY CHART

COMPARISON	BCAA ENERGY	LEADING COMPETITOR
FIRST INGREDIENT	L-LEUCINE 2.5 GRAMS	TAURINE - AMOUNT NOT DISCLOSED
GRAMS OF BCAAs PER SERVING	5 GRAMS	NOT DISCLOSED
BCAA INGREDIENT ORDER	1ST, 2ND AND 3RD INGREDIENT	4TH, 7TH AND 8TH INGREDIENT IN AMINO BLEND
TOTAL AMINOS PER SERVING	6.5 GRAMS	5 GRAMS
ENERGIZERS	NATURAL CAFFEINE FROM GREEN COFFEE BEAN AND GREEN TEA	SYNTHETIC CAFFEINE, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, GREEN COFFEE EXTRACT
TRANSPARENCY	100% TRANSPARENT AMINOS AND VITAMINS	NON-TRANSPARENT AMINO BLEND
VITAMINS	VITAMIN B6, B12, & C	NONE
CARBS PER SERVING	0	2

Serving Size 2 Scoops (9g) Servings Per Container 30 Amount Per Serving %DV Vitamin C 90 mg 150% Vitamin B12 (As Methylcobalamin) 30 mcg 500% Vitamin B6 (As Pyridoxine HCL) 10 mg 500% 2:1:1 BCAA Matrix L-Leucine (Instantized) (as AminoBlast®)  2,500 mg † L-Isoleucine 1,250 mg † L-Valine 1,250 mg † Beta-Alanine (as CarnoSyn®) 500 mg † L-Alanine 500 mg † Taurine 500 mg † Natural Energizers 110mg † Natural Caffeine (From Coffee Bean), Green Tea Extract, (Standardized for EGCG)(leaf) ‡ Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sucralose, Silica, FD&C Blue 1

Directions For BCAA Energy:

As a dietary supplement Mix two scoops of BCAA ENERGY™ in 8-10 oz of cold water (vary amount of water by taste preference) Best taken with food.  

FOR ANYTIME ENERGY & BCAAs: Use 1 serving (2 scoops).

FOR MODERATE ENERGY & BCAAs: Use 2 servings (4 scoops).

FOR MAXIMUM ENERGY & BCAAs: Use 3 servings (6 scoops).

Warnings: Do not use more than 4 total servings per day. BCAA ENERGY contains caffeine and beta alanine. Beta Alanine can create a temporary tingling feeling on your skin. This is normal and diminishes with continued use. This product is only intended for use by healthy adults over the age of 18. Do not exceed recommended serving amounts or daily intake. Do not use this product if you are pregnant, contemplating pregnancy or nursing, if you have any pre-existing medical condition, or if you are taking any prescription or OTC medications. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery. This product contains caffeine. Do not use if you are caffeine sensitive. Keep out of reach of children. Product contains 110mg of caffeine per serving.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Allmax Nutrition - Hemanovol - H:vol - Train For The Pump, Reap The Rewards!

Allmax Hemanovol H:vol 30 Serv Pineapple Mango 10.1OZ

TEAM ALLMAX

TREVOR RYAN

NATIONAL LEVEL PHYSIQUE PRO

WORLD-REKNOWNED MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGISTS ARE RIGHT! The effect of increased pressure within the muscle during intense resistance training creates signals that tell the muscle to GROW! The forces of biomechanical pressure and metabolic stress brought about by intense resistance training helps to increase cell volume triggering hypertrophy.

These very processes within the body have been targeted directly in the revolutionary formula H:VOL. Never-before seen, patented ingredients headline this massive leap forward in supplementation technology.

Muscle cell volume is critical to gaining the size you want. Bodybuilders have known the power of the pump for decades. What was less well known was that the exhilarating feeling of the pump was physically causing profound muscle growth. Science has uncovered the secret. Physical pressure on the cells caused by the pump during intense physical training triggers myofibril hypertrophy (muscle cell growth). Now, ALLMAX® brings H:VOL and it will change the way you train forever and the landscape of muscle growth technology will never be the same.

Supplement with H:VOL, Train for the pump, Reap the rewards!

HEMANOVOL is Fortified with:

	The absolute latest in the realm of truly novel science-based ingredients. 4x increase in blood-Arginine levels and a massive 5x increase in blood flow.*
	Designed for extreme performance, HydroMaxTM features glycerol-induced Hyperhydration. This state has been show to dramatically enhance blood volume, resulting in massive pumps and greater muscle fullness.*
	Agmatine Sulfate is the purest, fermentation-derived Agmatine on the planet. Agmatine has quickly become THE "go to" ingredient for achieving what many call, "The Perpetual Pump".*
	A patented extract that has been shown to not only increase Nitric Oxide levels, but also increases muscular contractile strength.*

TOTAL LABEL TRANSPARENCY! If you’re looking for results, look at our label − H:VOL pulls no punches, every single ingredient is listed clearly with amounts; no ridiculous hidden blends that hide actual ingredient amounts.

Designed to deliver mind-blowing results in the least amount of time! A powerful formula that combines a high-potency Theobromine and Octacosanol with a never-before-seen arsenal of delivery and absorption factors; HemaNOvol® is an unmatched, you will have to feel to believe.*

30 Servings Dragon Fruit Serving Size: 1 scoop (9.5g) Servings Per Container: 30 Amount Per Serving %DV ‡ Calories 5        Total Carbohydrate 1 g <1% Vitamin C 1 mg 2% Calcium (as Calcium Silicate) 191 mg 19% Vitamin B3- Niacin (as Nicotinic Acid) 32 mg 160% Folate (as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 1 mg 250% NITRIC OXIDE ENHANCEMENT MATRIX* Citrulline Malate 2:1 1,253 mg † Nitrosigine® (Inositol Stabilised Arginine Silicate) 750 mg † Agmapure® (Agmatine Sulfate) 575 mg † L-Valine (Instantized) 380 mg † Norvaline 100 mg † Vitamin B3 (as Niacin) 32 mg † Vitamin B9 (as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 1 mg † CELL VOLUMIZATION MATRIX* Taurine 2,500 mg † HydroMax™ (65% Glycerol Powder) 1,147 mg † L-Ornithine HCl 60 mg † STRENGTH/ENDURANCE MATRIX* Theobroma Cocoa Extract 150 mg † (Std. to 20% Theobromine)        RC-NOS® (Std. to 98% Rutaecarpine) 25 mg † Policosanol        (60% Octacosanol) 9 mg † ‡ Percent Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet † Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: Calcium Silicate, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Red Beet Juice Powder for color, Acesulfame Potassium ALLERGEN WARNING: Produced in a facility that also handles Milk, Soy, Egg, Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish and Shellfish products.

Directions For Hemanovol :

Workout Days: Take 1 Serving with 6 to 8 oz of cold water 30 minutes before your workout.

Non-Workout Days: H: VOL has a cumulative effect and should be taken on non-workout days as well.

Warnings: For adult use only. Use only as directed. Do not use if you have had a myocardial infarction (heart attack). May cause milk temporary skin level flushing and/or itching. Consult with a physician prior to use if you are currently taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications. Do not take if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, history of heart related ailments, stroke, heart, liver, or thyroid disease, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, pernicious anemia, prostate enlargement or if you are taking an MAO inhibitor or any other medication. Not recommended for persons under 18 years of age unless prescribed by a healthcare professional. Do not use if packaging has been tampered with. Store in a cool, dry place and keep out of direct sunlight.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.