Understanding Amino Acids

Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins. While there are various types of amino acids, Amino Energy utilises branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which play a key role in muscle protein synthesis, energy production, and muscle metabolism. Because our bodies cannot produce BCAAs, they must be obtained through diet or supplementation. These amino acids are readily used by muscles to generate energy, making them particularly beneficial during and after physical activity.

They play crucial roles in various bodily functions, including [1]:

• Protein synthesis: Forming proteins essential for muscle growth, tissue repair, and enzyme production.
• Neurotransmitter production: Helps your brain create neurotransmitters. These are like tiny messengers that allow your nerve cells to communicate with each other.
• Energy production: Acts as a quick energy source during periods of high physical demand. When your body's usual energy stores run low, it can tap into this source for a boost.

How USN Amino Energy Works

• USN Amino Energy: utilises BCAAs (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine). These amino acids actively support muscle growth, repair, and recovery.[2][5]
• L-Carnitine Tartrate: Facilitates the body's efficient utilisation of fat as an energy source by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, the energy-producing powerhouses of your cells.[3][4]
• L-Glutamine: Boosts your immune system and aids in recovery.

Perform: Elevate Your Athletic Performance

Experience peak performance by integrating Amino Energy into your training routine. You'll unlock your full potential and achieve your fitness goals faster. Amino Energy provides sustained energy, improved performance, and supports faster recovery:

• Faster recovery: Amino acids actively support muscle protein synthesis, reducing muscle breakdown and accelerating recovery between training sessions.
• Increased endurance: USN Amino Energy fuels longer, more intense workouts by delaying fatigue with the addition of Caffeine Anhydrous.[8]

Burn: Fuel Your Fat-Burning Goals

L-carnitine Tartrate, a key component of Amino Energy, plays a vital role in fat burning. By transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, L-carnitine Tartrate enables your body to efficiently utilise fat as fuel, supporting your weight loss goals.[3][4]

Recover: Speed Up Recovery

Amino acids significantly contribute to faster recovery after exercise by:[7]

• Building muscle: BCAAs fuel muscle protein synthesis, leading to stronger and more resilient muscles.
• Protecting muscle mass: Minimising muscle breakdown, preserving hard-earned gains.
• Optimising hormonal response: Stimulating the release of growth factors, enhancing muscle growth and repair.
• Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, neutralises free radicals, unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to post-exercise muscle soreness and inflammation.[9]

Unlock your true potential with USN Amino Energy. Whether you're looking to boost energy and support fat burning, or enhance your athletic performance, the Perform, Burn, Recover trifecta provides the edge you need.

It's time to achieve your fitness goals faster and experience the difference today.

References:

1.      National Institutes of Health (NIH): National Institutes of Health (NIH). (2023) Amino Acids. [Online] Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234922/

2.      Rogero et al. (2022): Rogero, M.M., Oliveira, R.F., & Cadena, R.S. (2022). Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs): Role in Sports Nutrition and Exercise. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 21(4), 640-649. [Online] Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9571679/

3.      WebMD: WebMD. (n.d.) L-Carnitine. [Online] Available at: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1026/l-carnitine [Accessed 15 January 2025].

4.       Cleveland Clinic (multiple entries):Cleveland Clinic. (2023a, December 12). L-Carnitine. [Online] Available at: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/l-carnitine#heart-health Cleveland Clinic. (2023 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22243-amino-acids

5.      Ashdin Duggal: Duggal, A. (20 https://www.ashdin.com/articles/amino-acids-the-building-blocks-of-life-103495.html

6.      Ajinomoto Co., Inc.: Ajinomoto Co., Inc. ( https://www.ajinomoto.com/amino-acids/20-amino-acids

7.       International Institute for Integrative Medicine (IIAM):International Institute for Integrative Medicine (IIAM). (n.d https://read.iim.health/how-amino-acids-can-improve-your-exercise-regime/

8.      Healthline (multiple entries): Healthline. (20 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-supplements-for-sports-injury Healthline. (2023b, October 26). *Caffeine An https://www.healthline.com/health/caffeine-anhydrous

9.      Souza, G.R., Silva, M.V., de Salles Pains, A., Leal, R.A., de Oliveira, R.F., & Rogero, M.M. (2023). Effects of combined BCAA and citrulline malate supplementation on muscle soreness, fatigue, and markers of muscle damage after a resistance training session in recreationally active men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 37( https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523067461