What I wish people knew about BCCA's... && MY REVIEW on MAN ISO AMINO

FIRST THINGS FIRST.....

I just got these today... I order ALL my supplements (MINUS Shakeology) from My F A V O R I T E place.. bodybuilding.com. I saw this posted from my friend, and bodybuilding.com athlete Kathleen Tesori, and I figured I would give it a try because 1. I love aminos, and need them DAILY, and 2. they had some serious cool flavors, none like I've ever seen! (that would be awesome for my sweet tooth!) I am waiting for the "sour batch" flavor to come back in stock... but until then I decided to try out the tigers blood.. because who doesn't love the classic tigers blood snowcone?! 

So here are my first thoughts:

• FREAKING POTENT. It says to mix with 8 oz of water.... I ended up having to mix it in 20 oz.... but thats more water for my intake so im okay with it!
• MAN doesn't stand for man.. but for METABOLIC AUGMENTING NUTRITION so that makes me feel less.. well manly. hahahah
• FLAVOR is on poiiiint. Tastes just like a snow cone!!! Guess I get to live it up this summer afterall! heheh
• IT'S CLEAR! which means NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS AND DYES!
• NO FACE AND LIP TINGLING like some of the others do to me. Raise the roof.
• OVERALL... I want all the other flavors... I've got my eye on "sour batch" (sour patch) and "dorks" (nerds)

so why are BCAA's so important??

Branch Chain Amino Acids are the "building blocks" of the body. They make up 35% of your muscle mass, and MUST be present for molecular growth and development to take place. 8 are essential (cannot be manufactured by the body) The rest are non-essential (can be manufactured by the body with PROPER nutrition). Besides building cells and repairing tissue, they form antibodies, they are part of the enzyme and hormonal system; they build RNA and DNA and they carry oxygen through the body. More than 20 amino acids are needed to build muscle, red blood cells, and hundreds of other molecules that sustain life!! Your body can produce ALL BUT 8-10 which must be obtained through your diet or supplementation. A complete amino acid profile is needed for your body to reach your maximum fitness potential. 

So this is WHY I drink Aminos!!!!!!! I have a few FAVORITE brands and flavors... I am suuuuuper picky when it comes to my supplements, and I only want THE BEST going into my body. I will be adding more reviews SHORTLY. I've got one counter strictly dedicated to my supplements... so I guess I better start review-ing!!!

Until next time.... 

XOX 

why Y O U need Essential Fatty Acids in your life....

We hear stuff all the time about fish oil, CLA, krill oil fatty acids, omega this, omega that.... etc etc etc.......

SO WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL????

What ARE essential fatty acids anyways???

There are two essential fatty acids that your body cannot make. And therefore that you must get from your diet or supplements. These are Alpha Linoleic Acid, (omega 3) and Linoleic Acid (omega 6).

WHAT DO EFA'S DO???

.....what a loaded question. Omega 6 fatty acids have gotten a bad rap lately, but they are ABSOLUTELY essential to our health. The problem is, with the way our American diets seem to go, loaded in oils, alot of us are getting way too many Omega 6's and not enough Omega 3's. Both Omega 6, and Omega 3 play CRUCIAL roles throughout our body including: growth and development, brain functioning, skin health, hair growth, metabolism, reproductive system health and cell membrane integrity.

WHY YOU NEED ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS:

1. Omega 3's improve joint health. Studies suggest that Omega 3 decrease the breakdown of cartilage tissue, and Omega 3's may slow and reduce inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. 
2. Omega 3's may reduce pain and onset muscle soreness.
3. Omega 3's improve symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis including stiffness, tender or swollen joints, and joint pain.
4. Omega 3's may lower your heart rate during exercise. 
5. EPA and DHA are good for your heart. Your heart is our MOST IMPORTANT MUSCLE. This powerful duo is associated with a dose dependent decrease in triglycerides (fat in your blood), a slight decrease in blood pressure, and a decrease in heart attacks in those with history of heart attacks.

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

If you didn't already know this about me... I have one MESSED UP knee. I have been taking a Smart Blend of Advanced CLA, GLA, and Omega fatty acid complex..... and I kept thinking, "man, with all my kick boxing, jumping, squatting, happening, my knee sure has been doing really great....." NOW I KNOW WHY. I am living proof that these work. Our bodies are absolutely incredible, and the fact that we have been given knowledge of the things we need to eat, and supplement with to HELP our bodies perform at their best...... AMAZING. I am amazed everyday at how our bodies work. 

wanna know where I get mine..... direct link H E R E!

XOX