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Muscle Building

Muscle builder substances are those which are helpful for body builders to build their bodies. Muscle building is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy; an individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. [1]

Natural muscle building is the practice that is most appreciable and leads to body modification or bodybuilding. It is appreciated world widely because it has ability to build muscle mass without using banned substances (anabolic steroids and human growth hormone). [2]

There are three main strategies that a muscle builder must use to maximize their muscle mass or muscle hypertrophy.  

  • Strength training via weight lifting.
  • Use of specialized nutrition that include extra protein and other supplements.
  • Taking adequate rest as well as recovery between workouts. [1]
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Nutritional Requirements of Muscle Builders

As it is evident that there is high level of muscle growth and repair in muscle builders as compare to normal people. To achieve this, bodybuilders require a specialized diet. In general speaking, muscle builders require more calories than the average person. They also require considerably rich nutrient of food like protein, amino acids etc. to fulfill their energy requirements that are essentially needed to support them in course of training as well as to increase muscle mass. [1]

Supplements that Help to Build Muscles

The supplements that are mention here are useful for muscle building or muscle bulking. [3]

Protein

Protein is vital for muscle tissue. [4] Protein is the most appropriate supplement for muscle builders. [3, 4, 5, 6]

Amino Acids or Branched Chain Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building block of protein that ensures muscle building. [3] Branched chain amino acids (BCCAs) are mostly considered best in this regard, these include valine, leucine and isoleucine. All three are helpful in muscle building. [6] These branched chain amino acids are legendary among body builders and strength training athletes and account for one third of total muscle repair protein in body. [4, 7] Branched chain amino acids are safe option for wrestlers and muscle builders to reduce fat and improve muscle mass without using steroids. [7]

Whey Protein

Whey protein is rich in amino acids and help to build muscles bulk. [7] Whey protein is used as supplement by muscle builders to increase the body production of muscle protein. [6]

Glutamine

Glutamine has a great place in nutritional supplements because of its helpful effects during muscle wastage. [6] Glutamine plays a great role in protein synthesis. It is used by weight lifters, muscle builders and other sportsman because of its beneficial effects on muscle growth. [8]

Creatine

Creatine is a nutraceutical that may increase both endurance and strength of individual. [6] It increases lean body mass and muscle growth as well and hence has attraction for muscle builders. [3, 6, 7]

L-Carnitine

L- Carnitine is another supplement that shows its beneficial effects on muscle health. [4, 9, 10]

References

  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_building
  2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_bodybuilding
  3. Kenneth A. Goldberg, M.D. (2001) The Men’s Health. Longevity Program. Page No. 94, 111 and 301. USA: Rodale Inc. 
  4. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 98 and 139. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
  5. Mike Fillon. (2003) Real RDAs for Real People. Page No. 106. USA: Woodland.
  6. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 4, 42, 47, 67 and 81. Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery.
  7. Dr. Richard Firshein (1998) The Nutraceutical Revolution. Page No. 272, 280, 281 and 283.London: Vermilion
  8. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutamine
  9. Matthias Rath, M.D. (2003) Why Animals Don’t Get Heart Attacks…But People Do. Page No. 224. USA: MR Publishing, Inc., Fermont, CA.
  10. Matthias Rath, M.D. (2001). Cellular Health Series: The Heart. (1st edition) Page No. 160. USA: MR Publishing, Inc.

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