Lose It! – July 2019

32 LOSE IT! VOLUME 31

Protein is an important part of

our diet and key to building and

maintaining all types of body

tissue, including muscle. It

contains amino acids, the building

blocks used for muscle growth.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there

were a magic powder or supplement

that could give you the physique of

your dreams? There probably is –

but taking it could severely damage

your liver, kidneys and heart.

BUILDING

MUSCLE

illions of people take

sports supplements

hoping for a range

of health benefits,

from weight loss to

muscle building. Sports supplements have become

increasingly popular, not just among dedicated gym-

goers, but less active folk as well. Who wouldn’t be

drawn to supplements that can enhance your muscle

growth and deplete your fat stores when combined

with minimal exercise? A lot of these supplements are

listed as ‘health items’ and claim to be effective for fat

burning, slimming, improved energy levels and the

like. No wonder it’s a million-dollar industry.

But how do exercise supplements affect your body?

Let’s take a deeper look at the mechanisms involved.

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