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Nitric Oxide

Nitric Oxide is a free form gas that is produced in the body and is used by the body to communicate with other cells in the body. To produce this gas, enzymes in the body break down the amino acid Arginine. Nitric Oxide is a molecule consisting of one atom of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen. The production of Nitric Oxide occurs when the amino acid L-arginine is converted into L-citruline through an enzyme group known as Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS). In the body, nitric oxide (the 'endothelium-derived relaxing factor', or 'EDRF') is synthesized from arginine and oxygen by various nitric oxide synthase (NOS) enzymes and by sequential reduction of inorganic nitrate. The endothelium (inner lining) of blood vessels use nitric oxide to signal the surrounding smooth muscle to relax, thus dilating the artery and increasing blood flow. Nitric oxide is a key biological messenger, playing a role in a variety of biological process. These include blood vessel dialatation, neurotransmission, modulation of the hair cycle, and penile erections.

• Nitric Oxide Pills

  These products contain Nitric Oxide in a pill form. Oftentimes these do not contain the caffeine that is in the powdered and ready-to-drink forms, so these could be used by those who do not want caffeine but still want an explosive pump. They are to be used prior to your workout.

• Ready-to-Drink Nitric Oxide

  These products contain Nitric Oxide drinks in convenient, readily-available containers. They are to be used prior to your workout.

• Branched Chain Amino Acids - BCAAs

  Branched-chain amino acids or BCAA refer to the amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine. The combination of these three essential amino acids make up approximately 1/3 of skeletal muscle in the human body, and play an important role in protein synthesis. BCAAs are used as well as for supplementation for strength athletes.
  
  Leucine is crucial, but you need to have a specific ratio of BCAAs for them to be used properly by the body. Thus, most BCAA are packaged in a 2:1:1 ratio (Leucine:Isoleucine:Valine). A 4:1:1 ratio is not unheard of either. There are many studies that confirm Leucine's importance in muscular development.
  
  We recommend 5g BCAAs with a pre-workout drink (such as Nitric Oxide and creatine) and 5g BCAAs immediately post-workout with waxy maize and creatine, followed by whey protein 20 minutes later. Additionally, BCAAs should be used prior to cardio to reduce catabolism by having the amino acids readily available in the bloodstream rather than allowing the muscles to be broken down.