What are BCAAs?

What are BCAAs? BCAA stands for Branched Chain Amino Acids because of their chemical structure or formula. Each amino acid (as the name shows) has an amino group (NH2) and an acid group (COOH), and rest in between is a chain of groups like ––CH2 defines the name and function…

Creatine monohydrate – a study on its benefits. When is it best to consume: pre or post workout?

By Suchitra Chari, B.Pharm, M.S…

A Review of Creatine Supplementation In Age-Related Diseases: More Than A Supplement for Athletes

By Swapnali Halder, Ph.D. CREATINE AND ITS FUNCTION IN THE BODY Creatine is widely used as a dietary supplementation in the United States with an estimated consumption of 4 million kg per year. Creatine(chemical name: N-[aminoiminomethyl]-N-methyl glycine) is composed of amino acids called arginine, glycine…

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) – All you need to know

WHAT ARE BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS? BCAA stands for Branched Chain Amino Acids because of their chemical structure or formula. Each amino acid (as the name shows) has an amino group (NH2) and an acid group (COOH), and rest in between is a chain of groups like ––CH2 defines the…