Why Are Post-Workout Supplements So Important?

In addition to the right supplements is the right time to take them.  When  it’s time for a workout, your physiology changes in that you move into a state of enhanced glycogen release. Your body accesses that stored fuel in order to meet the heightened energy demand. Immediately after an  intense workout, when glycogen stores are depleted, production of the  enzymes that convert glucose into glycogen is increased offers an ideal  opportunity to replenish your fuel supply. The enzyme levels only remain elevated for about 30 to 45 minutes, allowing you a window of  opportunity to consume sugar(glucose) and rush it into muscles to be  used as fuel. Since blood flow to muscles is greatly increased, this  30-45 minute post-exercise window of opportunity is a rare period that  you should take advantage of. The body needs to replenish protein,  glycogen, water, electrolytes, and essential amino acids (BCAA’s).

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the muscle and bloodstream. If you  wish to build muscle, or retain muscle, glutamine becomes one of the  most vital amino acids. If muscle strength or increase is a goal,  creatine monohydrate can indisputably play an important role. Sodium and glucose are involved in creatine transport. Therefore, if you are  consuming a post-workout drink with sugars and electrolytes, you have a  rare opportunity to expedite creatine transport.

Recommended Post Workout Supplements:

Animal PM 30 pkts (Rest and Recovery)	Creatine Powder 600 grams	BCAA 1000 (Branched Chain Amino Acids)	Casein Powder (time release proteins throughout the day)

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