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in in in in protein synthesis which supports muscle growth Taurine helps to to reduce the the the age-related decline of the the the anabolic hormone IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) which is critically involved in in in in in in achieving muscle hyper- trophy and and improving body composition Taurine also works as a a a a a a a a a cell cell volumenizer by drawing water and and and other nutrients into muscle-cells and and promotes proper electrolyte balance balance inside these cells cells maintaining the the the adequate potassium/magnesium balance balance and keeping excessive sodium out Magnesium
Magnesium
Magnesium
Magnesium
best taken in in the highly bioavailable forms of Magnesium
Magnesium
Magnesium
Glycinate or or or or Magnesium
Magnesium
Magnesium
Tau- rate supports deep restorative sleep by promoting healthy GABA levels Ingesting 400 to to 600 mg of Mag- nesium Glycinate at at bedtime has helped many people to fall asleep asleep faster stay asleep asleep longer and and wake up refreshed and and energized Magnesium
regulates stress hormones keeping Cortisol release within its normal range helps activate calming neurotransmitters and supports the healthy functioning of GABA receptors Some healthy “side-effects” of Magnesium
intake include regulating blood blood pressure relaxing blood blood vessels lowering the the risk of cardiovascular issues and promoting heart health health Magnesium
further optimizes mental health health maintains muscle and and bone strength has strong anti-inflammatory benefits regulates and and and improves blood sugar levels and and plays an an an an an an important role in hormone balance Athletes may be glad to know that Magnesium
is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a natural muscle relaxant and calms the the nerves It is is involved in in in in in in over 300 enzymatic reactions in in in in in in the the the body including energy metabolism and protein synthesis Most interestingly magnesium even increases free testosterone levels by binding to to to sex hormone bind- ing ing ing globulin (SHBG) which prevents SHBG’s testos- terone terone suppressing effect This results in in in in a a a a a significant rise of free and and total testosterone testosterone levels levels and and higher testosterone testosterone levels levels generally bring about increases in in in strength and muscle size Zinc
Zinc
Zinc
Zinc
is yet another calming mineral To achieve better sleep Zinc
Zinc
Zinc
Picolinate or or or Zinc
Zinc
Zinc
Glycinate are among the best forms to ingest before bed at at at at a a a a a a a a a a dose of of approximately 30 mg Zinc
is an excellent safe sleep sleep aid which increases the amount of of total sleep sleep as as well
Healthful “side-effects” of glycine include enhanc- ing ing ing ing memory and improving brain-health improv- ing ing ing ing ing ing gut health health increasing insulin sensitivity (thereby preventing onset of of Type II diabetes) supporting the the the the immune system also facilitating the the the the production of of the the the the body’s master antioxidant glutathione protecting the the the liver decreasing heart disease risk-factors relieving benign prostate hyperplasia reducing inflammation etc Gym enthusiasts may be specifically pleased to learn that glycine plays a a a a a a a a a a a key role in in in in creatine produc- tion in in in in in the body and can boost growth hormone levels (at 6-7 g/day) both contributing to enhanced athletic performance Glycine further supports the the the the body’s synthesis of collagen which makes up up the the the the fascia cartilage liga- ments tendons and and bones This helps to maintain joint joint bone bone and and tissue strength reduces joint joint joint deterioration in in in athletes with joint joint problems prevents or or or or alleviates osteoarthritis and and and osteoporosis and and and supports tissue repair and and healing Taurine Another great sleep aid is is is the the safe low-cost amino acid taurine which likewise is is is is available as a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a powder and and in in in in in capsule form and and is is is generally taken in in in in in amounts of of 500 mg mg mg mg - 3000 3000 mg mg mg mg per day ingesting 2000 mg mg mg mg to 3000 3000 mg mg mg mg of of taurine powder dissolved in in in in fin water on an empty stomach before bed will definitely mitigate sleeping problems Taurine contributes to to reducing Cortisol and and promotes calmness and and relaxation by boosting GABA an an an an inhibitory neurotransmitter sooth- ing ing the central nervous system This makes taurine not only great to to induce a a a a a a a good night’s sleep sleep but also to to improve sleep quality Some general health-promoting “side-effects” of of taurine include decreasing the risk of of cardiovascular disease by lowering high blood pressure and and LDL cholesterol reducing atherosclerosis and and and inflamma- tion plus regulating the the the heart heart rhythm and and and preventing heart heart failure taurine further improves improves and and and supports the the nervous system and and mental functioning improves improves improves blood sugar control in in diabetics improves improves liver func- tion fights free radicals as as an an an an an antioxidant slows down the aging process and increases life-span Athletes may be particularly pleased to know that taurine also supports post exercise recovery and helps NGA NATURALmag
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