Naked Nutrition

Amino acids, under various names, get a lot of attention. And for good reason.   As you might remember from high school biology class, amino acids are widely – and correctly – known as the “building blocks of life.” Put simply, these small substances are used within your body to build every tissue that makes up your being. They even help control levels of certain hormones and impact a wide variety of biological systems.   Clearly, then, amino acids are important. Routinely, though, one amino ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re an elite professional athlete or a weekend warrior who quarterbacks the family Thanksgiving flag football game – glutamine belongs in your arsenal of supplements.   Glutamine is one of the safest and most popular supplements available for improving athletic performance, and it’s a relatively inexpensive, highly effective addition to your regimen.   If you’re not familiar with glutamine already, get ready for a quick physiology lesson.     What is Glutamine?   Gluta...