Bodybuilding & Muscle Building Techniques
Monday, December 05, 2005
How to feel more energetic and alert ?
Tyrosine is required by the body to form several important neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine, as well as thyroid hormones. This means it can be a great pick-me-up as well as enhance numerous other physiological functions like fat loss, satiety, mood, mental focus and even sex drive. Tyrosine is often included in weight-loss products that contain norepinephrine-mimicking ingredients because it increases the body's own production of the metabolism-boosting norepinephrine, enhancing fat loss.
Dosage: Take 1-2 grams of tyrosine on an empty stomach twice a day. For a pre-workout pick-me-up, try 2-4 grams an hour or so before lifting.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 2005, page 124)
PS: There are reports that some of the world's elite Special Forces use tyrosine in "stressful situations such as military sustained operations." I like to use it before a workout to help me train harder without the jittery feeling that you get from some products.
Dosage: Take 1-2 grams of tyrosine on an empty stomach twice a day. For a pre-workout pick-me-up, try 2-4 grams an hour or so before lifting.
Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 2005, page 124)
PS: There are reports that some of the world's elite Special Forces use tyrosine in "stressful situations such as military sustained operations." I like to use it before a workout to help me train harder without the jittery feeling that you get from some products.
