Sports – Performance Enhancers

See “American Ginseng” under the section of “Adaptogens”.      

Alanine is a nonessential amino acid produced in the body from mostly pyruvate and also BCAA (branched-chain amino acids). Known also as L – alanine, alanine is different from beta- alanine. Chemically and functionally, they are

ALA is a sulfur-containing vitamin-like substance that has an antioxidant activity. Since it is soluble in both water and fat, it is sometimes referred to as the “universal antioxidant”. ALA can

AKG (alpha-ketoglutarate) is an intermediate and a key molecule in the Krebs cycle, which is a part of aerobic energy system. It is a rate-limiting intermediate in the Krebs cycle that

Vegetables: Contents of Omega – 3 and Omega – 6 Vegetables Serving Size Omega-3 (mg) Omega-6 (mg) Alfalfa sprouts 1 cup (30 grams) 58 78 Arrowroot 1 cup, raw, sliced 21 89

Fruits: Contents of Omega – 3 and Omega – 6 Fruits Serving Size Omega-3 (mg) Omega-6 (mg) Acai Berry One cup 95 186 Apple One, medium 11 50 Apricot One, medium 0 27