Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, there are around 20 amino acids found within proteins, there names are Alanine, Arganine, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine, Glutamic acid, Glutamine, Glycine,Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenelalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine. We as humans can produce around 10 of the 20 amino acids needed, the rest have to be ingested from our food or by using supplementation failure to do so can be detrimental, especially to the bodybuilder as all are needed to help build muscle, that's why protein shakes are always a good idea.

The ten amino acids our bodies can produce are alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine and tyrosine. There are also amino acids that are classed as essential these are arganine, histidine, isoleucine leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine, you must make sure especially if bodybuilding that these are part of your main staple diet.

Now that we know that protein (amino acids) are the main foundation of any diet especially athletes, remember an inadequate amount of protein usually equals inadequate muscle growth, so if you want top end results from all your hard work in gym make sure that you are getting and using a top quality protein supplement.

Usually it is a good idea to have a word with your doctor before starting an increased protein supplementation diet as there are many different types on the market which get there protein from different sources so you have to be careful you aren't allergic to any of the contents.

Another good tip that seems to be coming to light these days is that protein drinks consumed 30 mins or so before your workout is the best, the theory is that your body will utilize the protein more efficiently, certainly something to try out or at least think about, just make sure you don't make it to heavy and thick.

When making your protein drinks why not add some fruit like yoghurt or strawberries, just make sure you use a blender to get the mixture full liquidised, also in my opinion it makes it taste much nicer.

If you tend not to like protein shakes or drinks why not look into protein bars, most use just taste like any other chocolate bar but are usually packed with much more goodness, just do a little research to find out which is best, obviously you want one with a high protein content, so don't just choose on price alone.

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