Whey Protein Concentrate
Without protein, you get no muscle growth. It’s that simple. Whey protein concentrate is one of the best sources of protein, and can have as much as 70-80% more protein than some whey protein powders (R). Whey protein also has an exceptionally high BCAA content.
You put extreme strain on your muscles while you are working out, and your body needs the proper minerals and nutrients to repair these muscle tears and make you stronger.
Getting the proper amount of protein will help you reach 100% at every workout and train to your maximum potential. When you are “ON” at every workout, your gains will come faster and stronger than ever before.
BCAAS (Branched Chain Amino Acids)
The next three ingredients are known as BCAAs, or Branched Chain Amino Acids. While there are nine essential amino acids in total, three of them are especially important for maintaining muscle: Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine.
BCAA supplementation can promote muscle protein synthesis and increase muscle growth (R).
Leucine
Of the three, Leucine is the true muscle building powerhouse. Leucine is considered the “switch” that stimulates protein synthesis and in turn more muscle.
One of the most research pathways of muscle growth is known as the mTOR pathway. Leucine activates muscle-building pathways through the use of mTOR, and it has been found that mTOR is highly sensitive to the amount of leucine in your body (R).
Isoleucine
Isoleucine is especially important in the biochemical processes that give you energy, increasing energy levels more than many other amino acids. It is also used for increasing endurance in athletes and bodybuilders and repairing muscle tissue.
Valine
Valine is also used by the body to help create energy, and it also helps to create energy without using the energy in your blood glucose. It is used in many muscle building programs to assist with protein metabolism.
These three amino acids are also helpful for building muscle and repairing tissue damage from liver and gallbladder disease.
Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus Terrestris is a vine that was used by ancient Chinese and Greek practitioners to increase testosterone, enhance libido and increase muscle mass.
Tribulus Terrestris contains multiple beneficial compounds for your health, including antioxidants and other chemical compounds that have anti-inflammatory, immune-stimulating, pain-reducing and antibacterial properties.