Thursday, November 7th, 2024

An Omega-6 fatty acid, arachidonic acid (ARASYN™) supports the initiation of muscle protein synthesis following exercise. ARA is richly stored in muscle tissues, and these levels may vary. Further, they can be reduced by regular training. This may impair protein anabolism and contribute to training stagnation (plateau). ARA supplementation is recommended to support increases in muscle […]

“Omega-6 fatty acids lower LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and reduce inflammation, and they are protective against heart disease. So both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are healthy. While there is a theory that omega-3 fatty acids are better for our health than omega-6 fatty acids, this is not supported by the latest evidence. Thus […]

Supply Side West, Sports Nutrition Workshop ARACHIDONIC ACID: OMEGA-6 FOR SPORT October 10, 2014 (10:05-10:30am) Looking for an ingredient that supports muscle growth from a completely new angle? Then you are not going to want to miss the lecture I’m giving on Friday, Oct. 10 at Supply Side West, “Arachidonic Acid: Omega-6 For Sport.” Emerging evidence suggests […]