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Let\u2019s take some time to explore the more common ingredients in such products and the benefits offered by each of them. <\/span><\/p>\n Creatine (a nitrogenous organic acid) is of course the base ingredient in such supplements. Its most important function in the human body is to enable the recycling of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in muscle and brain tissue. ATP is a muscle cell\u2019s primary source of energy, and is recycled by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) via the accumulation of a phosphate group molecule. Creatine has seen clinical use in treatment of individuals with muscular dystrophy, and has also been commonly utilized by the athletic community for decades. Roughly one half of the human body\u2019s creatine is synthesized in the liver, with animal sources of protein (wild game, fish, lean red meat, etc.) providing the rest. The main benefits associated with a creatine-based preworkout are increased endurance and strength improvements. A dose of 5 grams per day is typically recommended for peak performance. <\/span><\/p>\n Another common ingredient is caffeine. Caffeine is a widely-used stimulant in products across the world, and has found a place in many workout supplements as well. 100-200 mg (or about the amount found in 1-2 cups of coffee) should be sufficient. The basis of caffeine\u2019s use is its ability to block the action of the nucleoside adenosine on its receptor. This serves to block or delay the onset of drowsiness, which is typically prompted by adenosine. In practical terms, this means that its value in a preworkout is its propensity to discourage fatigue among athletes who choose to utilize it. Like all stimulants caffeine will somewhat depress the appetite, making it somewhat unhelpful for weightlifters engaging in a bulk phase.<\/span><\/p>\n L-arginine is an \u03b1-amino acid that, when used in preworkout, converts to nitric oxide upon metabolism. Products that contain this ingredient or are based on it are typically referred to as \u201cvasoactive.\u201d Nitric oxide serves to promote capillary and pulmonary dilation, allowing for faster and more efficient transport of oxygen to muscular tissues being used during training. This increased oxygen flow will result in better muscle contractions and higher production of ATP (created via certain enzymes through a process known as oxidative phosphorylation). Three grams is considered an effective dose. While it also serves other purposes and functions, its use among bodybuilders and similar athletes is by far its best documented. <\/span><\/p>\n The presence of a ph buffer such as taurine is also common. During a workout, skeletal muscles function at their best when the blood flowing to them is within a certain alkalytic ph range. A mitochondrial ph gradient exists across the inner membrane of cells, a fact that was demonstrated and proven in the 1960\u2019s and 1970\u2019s. Taurine\u2019s role in the maintenance of this buffer is to stabilize it, keeping it safely within a ph range of 7.5-8.5. If a cell\u2019s buffering capabilities are too low the gradient can potentially shift, ultimately disrupting ATP production in that cell. Simply put, taurine\u2019s role (and that of other ph regulating substances) is to enable cells to produce ATP for energy. Taurine dosing is typically done at around one gram.<\/span><\/p>\n The amino acid tyrosine can also be found in many preworkouts. Its most common physiological role is to enable signal transduction in the brain. To this end it serves as a precursor to the organic chemical norepinephrine, which stimulates metabolism. 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