Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Tyrosine

L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that plays a role in the creation of protein. The body can make it from the amino acid phenylalanine but nutritional sources include animal meats, wheat, oatmeal and seafood.

It performs a multitude of important roles in the body including the alleviation of depression, enhancement of thyroid efficiency, strengthening of the immune system, prevention of neurological degeneration and protection of the skin.

Bodybuilders find it useful for several reasons:

1. It offsets the stress and fatigue associated with intensive training.

2. It helps in the retention of muscular protein.

3. It heightens mental alertness thus helping to offset mental fatigue.

With any amino acid supplement overdosing can lead to weakness and nausea so care should be taken in applying small doses and increasing them gradually until an optimum level is reached. Bear in mind that many protein powders and other supplements are fortified with amino acids so check the labels carefully. The manufacturer's instructions should be followed in all instances.

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this article.

---

Omega 3 Fish Oil That Will and Omega 3 Fish Oil That Wont

At the moment we are in the grip of an... Read More

Why Is Thiamin So Important?

What Is Thiamin?Known as Vitamin B1, thiamin was the very... Read More

Cortisol Blockers- After the Hype and Controversy, are there any Quality Products Still Standing?

Over the last 2 years, the link between weight gain... Read More

Why Supplements and Glyconutritionals?

Food is one of our most basic needs. However, in... Read More

Evening Primrose Oil and Co-Enzyme Q-10: A Dynamic Supplement Duo for Women

During the past few years, I've become more interested in... Read More

Top Ten Reasons To Supplement Your Diet With EPA Fish Oil

1. Most of the modern western diets contain way too... Read More

Appreciating the Importance of Folic Acid

Folic acid is actually just one of the many vitamins... Read More

Vitamin B-2

Riboflavin is a common name for vitamin B-2 and was... Read More

The Bodys Own Production of Nitric Oxide Can Help Prevent Heart Attack & Stroke

Nitric Oxide, a gas that occurs naturally in the body,... Read More

Puranol SL - New Weight Loss Product Extraordinaire - Maybe

Before you read the rest of this article I want... Read More

Glyconutrients Will Be Revolutionary In Future Medicine - A Health Supplement (Part Two)

PART TWOFor those of you that read my previous article... Read More

Are Fat Burner Products Safe?

A fat burner supplement operates by breaking down body fat... Read More

Is Ephedra a Miracle Cure?

Americans are buzzing about the FDA's recent decision to reverse... Read More

Ganoderma Herbal Supplements ? Natures Gift to Humanity

Use of herbs and herbal therapies has been an integral... Read More

Introduing Supplements to Your Body & Improving Your Diet - A Guide of What to Expect

Part 1:A "better nutritional program" means the introduction of foods... Read More

Acid Amino Arginine ? An Acid With Many Benefits

When you buy acid amino arginine you can look forward... Read More

What is a Supplement?

Supplement ? what is it?Supplement is a term that means... Read More

4 Answers To Living Life On Lifes Terms

1. What supplements do you take?A multivitamin, Glucosamine-MSM-Chondroitin, Odorless Garlic,... Read More

What L Glutamine Powder Can Do For You

L glutamine is an amino acid occurring abundantly within the... Read More

What are Glyconutrients?

Simply stated, the Greek word glyco refers to "sweet." Hence,... Read More

Beyond Macronutrients and the Importance of Vitamin Supplements

Most healthy eaters are familiar with the three macronutrients that... Read More

Nutritional Supplements: The Amazing Vitamin C

The real facts about Vitamin C may surprise you. First... Read More

Vitamin Supplements ? A Pill is Not Always the Answer

Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies use, in very... Read More

Supplements, Diet and Exercise for Healthy Aging

Recently a television health expert was discussing the topic, "How... Read More

Supplements and Drugs: A Hazardous Combination

As I have become more involved in using functional nutritional... Read More

Researching Glyconutritionals (a.k.a. Glyconutrients)?

The Greek word "Glyco" means, "Sugar". Most people think of... Read More

Benefits of Bee Pollen Supplementation

Since ancient time bee pollen has been considered as an... Read More

How to Know if You Need Vitamin Supplements

Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is perhaps one of the... Read More

Do You Need Vitamins On A Low Carb Diet?

Should I Take Vitamins With My Low Carb Diet?Most low... Read More

New Health Miracle -- Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil

"High-dose pharmaceutical-grade fish oil is as close to a medical... Read More

Selenium Can Lift Your Spirits

In July of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture... Read More

Vitamins In Our Daily Lives

Vitamins is something people been using for a while and... Read More

Popular Applications of Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid has received much press lately as a natural... Read More