Amino of the week; Taurine;

Research shows that when taurine levels in muscle fibers are decreased, as happens during exercise, so, too, is the strength of those muscle fibers. Other studies show that when taurine is added to muscle fibers, muscle strength increases. In addition to increasing muscle strength, studies show that taurine supplementation can increase endurance by up to 50% as well as reduce oxidative stress that accompanies intense exercise. In fact, taurine appears to be crucial to protect muscle cells from atrophy (reduction in size). Taurine appears to reduce fatigue by reducing levels of lactic acid in muscle abd increases strength by enhancing the ability of muscle to contract faster and with more force. On top of all of those benefits, taurine can also enhance muscle cell volume by drawing water into the muscle cells, somewhat like creatine.

Dosage;
1. Take 1 to 3 grams of taurine 30 to 60 minutes before workouts.
2. Take 1 to 3 grams immediately following the workout.
Taurine is an inexpensive amino to add to your pre-workout arsenal as well as your post-workout, i use, as usual, a good form from the vitamin shop, both before and after my workouts.