It is a sorry fact that men and women who go into muscle building do not know the roles of proteins and amino acids to successfully build the quality muscle mass that they want to achieve.

Amino acids are very critical in metabolism; one of the particularly important functions is to be the building blocks of proteins and muscles. They also play a very important role in the production of energy, the body to recover from trauma, it affects the mood of an individual, it helps the nervous system transmit signals more effectively to the other parts of the body, increases the strength in musculature and its strength, and best of all, because it encourages muscle mass rather than fat development, weight loss is achieved more successfully.

What we eat determines the nutrition and supplement which is why most body builders don’t just take protein powders as supplements; they also take vitamins supplements which include all the B complexes as well as the important amino acids and the Vit Cs, Ds and Es. Without amino acids, there is no support to growth and the muscles and the bones will and can deteriorate.

A good example is the lack of the amino acid, lysine, which is important in the growth and development in children as it assists the calcium absorption and maintains the correct nitrogen balance in the body essential in the maintenance of a lean body mass. These are also needed for the production of antibodies, hormones, enzymes and collagen formation and also for the repair of tissues. So it the children need these for growth, most definitely adults would need them as well to stay healthy.

Amino acids being very important in the building of muscle protein, it is very useful for muscle building and not just for recovery from injuries. Lysine especially helps maintain healthy blood vessels and it can assist in the fight against diseases like herpes and cold sores.

It is good to know that lysine deficiency is rare if the individual eats good and nutritious foods. If there is a lack, the symptoms may include anaemia, lack of energy, hair loss, weight loss, bloodshot eyes, reproductive problems, lack of concentration and a poor appetite. Note: most vegetarians and vegans lack lysine in their diet and need to take the supplements.