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(Created page with "Bodybuilding supplements are dietary supplements designed to support muscle growth and athletic performance. While a balanced diet and exercise are the foundation of any fitness program, supplements can provide an added boost to help athletes achieve their goals. ==Types== Here are some common types of bodybuilding supplements and their benefits: * Protein powder: Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair, and protein powder is a convenient way to increas...") |
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* [[Creatine]]: Creatine is a naturally occurring substance that is found in muscle cells. It can help to improve athletic performance by increasing strength and endurance. Creatine is often used by bodybuilders, [[powerlifters]], and other athletes to enhance their training. | * [[Creatine]]: Creatine is a naturally occurring substance that is found in muscle cells. It can help to improve athletic performance by increasing strength and endurance. Creatine is often used by bodybuilders, [[powerlifters]], and other athletes to enhance their training. | ||
* [[BCAAs]]: Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential amino acids that are important for muscle growth and repair. They can also help to reduce muscle soreness and improve endurance. BCAAs are often taken before or after workouts to support muscle recovery. | * [[BCAAs]]: Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential amino acids that are important for muscle growth and repair. They can also help to reduce muscle soreness and improve endurance. BCAAs are often taken before or after workouts to support muscle recovery. | ||
* Pre-workout supplements: Pre-workout supplements are designed to provide an energy boost and improve focus during workouts. They typically contain caffeine, [[beta-alanine]], and other ingredients that can enhance athletic performance and reduce fatigue. | * Pre-workout supplements: Pre-workout supplements are designed to provide an energy boost and improve focus during workouts. They typically contain [[caffeine]], [[beta-alanine]], and other ingredients that can enhance athletic performance and reduce fatigue. | ||
* [[Glutamine]]: Glutamine is an amino acid that is important for muscle growth and repair. It can also help to support immune function and reduce muscle breakdown during intense training. | * [[Glutamine]]: Glutamine is an amino acid that is important for muscle growth and repair. It can also help to support immune function and reduce muscle breakdown during intense training. | ||
* [[Nitric oxide boosters]]: Nitric oxide is a molecule that helps to dilate blood vessels, allowing for increased blood flow to the muscles. Nitric oxide boosters, such as arginine and citrulline, can help to enhance muscle pumps and improve endurance. | * [[Nitric oxide boosters]]: Nitric oxide is a molecule that helps to dilate blood vessels, allowing for increased blood flow to the muscles. Nitric oxide boosters, such as arginine and citrulline, can help to enhance muscle pumps and improve endurance. | ||
