If you've ever consumed an energy drink like "Red Bull," you've ingested taurine. Taurine is added to energy drinks because it's thought to offset the excessive stimulation that can occur because of the drinks' caffeine content. The average taurine content of energy … [Read more...]
Amino Acids: Are They Ergogenic Aids? by Jerry Brainum
Amino acids are the elemental constituents of protein. What is essential in human nutrition isn't protein, but rather the amino acids that comprise protein. Although about 20 amino acids are thought to play a role in human nutrition, only nine are considered essential. What … [Read more...]