In these athletes, LC is thought to promote the usage of fat in energy generation, preserving some of the muscles natural energy source, therefore delaying the point when they hit the wall. 16 17 Interestingly in a rat model, ALCAR and alpha-lipoic acid co-supplementation was able to improve metabolic function, burning energy more efficiently, whilst also reducing oxidative stress
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The earlier you provide those amino acids, the more you shift from muscle breakdown to muscle building
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