Mitochondria are the “power plants” of muscle. Most of the energy we need to perform a workout is in the form of ATP, which is mostly produced in muscle mitochondria. The more mitochondria per unit of muscle volume, the greater the capacity to produce ATP. Essential amino acids, particularly leucine, stimulate the production of new mitochondria, including the production of proteins inside the mitochondria (called enzymes) that process glucose and fatty acids for energy. A proportionately blended amino acid supplement will help increase the number of mitochondria in muscle, thereby augmenting the potential of muscle to generate ATP during exercise.

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A small amount of energy is stored in muscle as creatine phosphate. Creatine is an amino acid that is produced by the liver, kidney, and pancreas. Creatine enables the muscle to store more energy as creatine-phosphate. Creatine phosphate is a phosphorylated creatine molecule that is a ready-to-go source of energy—no time required for its production! As a result, creatine is an ideal component of amino acid supplements for providing energy for workouts that involve sudden bursts of energy, such as lifting weights or doing sprints.