- Hormone control
- Muscle Builder
- Part of the Amino Acid group
How does it work?
Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate is an advanced form of the amino acid
Arginine used by bodybuilders and athletes to prolong the muscle pump,
accelerate muscle growth, speed recovery and improve sexual
performance.
Who is it used for?
Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate is suitable for bodybuilders, athletes and
regular gym users wanting to gain muscle size and strength, get a
better muscle "pump" while working out, and improve sexual vigour.
How does it work?
Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate acts to stimulate the production of nitric
oxide in your body. Nitric oxide acts as your body's master
"cell-signalling" molecule, directing and ordering a complex array of
activities. It regulates blood flow, muscle contraction, nerve
signalling and muscle growth, to name just a few [3]. The functions of
this molecule are very impressive. However, you can't just go out and
buy nitric oxide (known also as NO). Instead, you use Arginine
Alpha-Ketoglutarate, which is a natural, non-drug method of creating NO
in the human body. Arginine has been shown to increase NO production in
blood vessels, where it widens their diameter, increasing blood flow
without elevating blood pressure.
Wider blood vessels carry more blood to muscles and tissues, delivering
increased amounts of protein, carbohydrate and the various anabolic
hormones (such as growth hormone and testosterone) needed for muscle
growth. When nitric oxide is present in the muscles, it activates
“gene-expression” and turns on the body's muscle-building mechanism
(commonly called protein synthesis).
Plain arginine supplements (or even red meat, which is rich in
arginine) won't produce the same results. For a supplement to be
effective at boosting nitric oxide levels continuously, it needs to
have some kind of extended-release delivery system. This is achieved by
combining Arginine with Alpha-Ketoglutarate. Taking plain arginine to
raise nitric oxide levels is a bit like trying to extinguish the fire
in a blazing building with a cup of water. It won't work.
The most obvious and immediate benefit is the enhanced "pump".
After using AKG, bodybuilders report that their pumps were far larger
and lasted longer. They looked bigger. Their muscles felt fuller and
tighter. Some of them literally felt pumped all day. But the pump is
really only a side effect. The real benefit is the ability of NO to
rapidly generate new muscle growth, increase strength and accelerate
recovery in all of the muscles. Scientists still don't why, but NO
stimulates protein synthesis in the muscle. That protein then goes on
to form muscle tissue. The result is bigger arms, broader shoulders, a
thicker chest and more powerful-looking legs.
Arginine also boosts the production of growth hormone. Human growth
hormone helps in muscle building, leading to increased muscle size and
strength. Arginine is a very popular treatment for erectile
dysfunction, and has a reputation for restoring sex drive and
confidence [1, 2].
How do I use it?
For optimum results, take 1500-3500 milligrams of Arginine
Alpha-Ketoglutarate 30 minutes before training. This will increase
muscle pump and fullness. You can also take 1500 milligrams 3 times a
day with creatine-based products to aid muscle growth.
What results can I
expect?
Used 30 minutes prior to a workout, Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate gives
users a "perpetual pump" that lasts long after the workout is over.
Bodybuilders and athletes using Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate regularly
for several weeks usually gain both muscle size and strength.
What can it be combined with?
Many users report impressive results when combining Arginine
Alpha-Ketoglutarate with creatine. AAKG can be found in several pre
training pump products and combination drinks.
1. Gonzalez-Cadavid NF, Rajfer J. (2000).
Therapeutic stimulation of penile nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and
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2. Moody JA, Vernet D, Laidlaw S, Rajfer J, Gonzalez-Cadavid NF.
(1997). Effects of long-term oral administration of L-arginine on the
rat erectile response. Journal of Urology, 158, 942-947
3. Grange RW, Isotani E, Lau KS, Kamm KE, Huang PL, Stull JT. (2001).
Nitric oxide contributes to vascular smooth muscle relaxation in
contracting fast-twitch muscles. Physiological Genomics, 5, 35-44
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