วันจันทร์ที่ 14 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Tie breach final del Nadal vs. Murray en Londres 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPepbBOxhyU&hl=en
วันจันทร์ที่ 20 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2553
How Vitamins can Help Your Energy Levels
Have you ever felt excessively tired in the morning? Has that feeling persisted on and off throughout your life? Do you ever feel that your energy level is fleeting without any clear explanation? Do you feel at times, even with aid of exercise and proper rest that your body continues to feel fatigued?
One factor you may want to evaluate is that, your body may be deficient in certain vitamins, which help convert carbohydrates and fatty acids we ingest into raw energy. Commonly known, humans draw energy through a series of metabolic process involving the degradation of food. Each type of food contains a certain unit of energy. After metabolic processing, our cell absorb the nutrients which, it will then use for energy conversion. On an ongoing basis, our body is continually converting its resources into energy to carry out necessary biological processes. Most people need to understand that these metabolic process require vitamins and other nutrients to catalyze such reactions. Next, we will explore the relationship between applicable vitamins and energy.
Vitamins are crucial for our health and vitality. One of the critical functions of vitamins is energy production. It has been observed that some people feel more stamina and energy after consuming the required vitamins on a day to day basis. According to various scientists and physicians, B vitamins are these vitamins that are linked to improved energy levels. Unfortunately, since B-vitamins are not stored in the body they must be constantly replenished to maintain stable energy levels. Unlike, fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A,E, D, K, these vitamins are excreted through the urine on a daily basis.
Energy Boosting B-Vitamins
B-Vitamins play a vital role in cellular energy production. Primarily, Vitamins B2 and B3 provide building blocks for critical components of the Krebs cycle. These components are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD and NADH) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD and FADH) which are used to produce energy through the Krebs cycle.
NAD and NADH are universal molecules found through the body and are strongly involved in various biochemical reactions. Therefore, NAD and NADH are strongly influenced by the availability of B vitamins. For the continuity of energy utilization, B vitamins are a necessary and required link for energy production.
B vitamins are coenzymes, which bind to protein compound called an apoenzyme to form active enzymes. These enzymes are a key component to a reaction, known as a catalyst. This catalyst causes an energy shift from the substrate (food product) to product (expendable energy) that the body can utilize. The family of B vitamins can be explored in depth by reviewing the vitamin guide
You can learn about how each specific B-vitamin functions and is utilized by the body. Also, helpful hints on certain deficiencies clinical associated with particular B-vitamin deficiencies. Also, for those interested learning about how to obtain a particular vitamin, please review this resource. It will list where each vitamin can be found. The list of the 8 various vitamins are thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid, pyridoxine (B6), folate (folic acid), cyanocobalamin (B12), and biotin. Each of the B vitamins help facilitate various required metabolic processes. This vitamins function and benefit the body as various levels. They are primarily utilize for fat and carbohydrate degradation to provide the body with the necessary energy. As listed in the vitamin guide, they help maintain healthy skin, and hair, maintain stable nervous system, and supports muscle for the gastrointestinal tract. Since vitamins play such a universal role in our body, primarily on energy conversion it is important to altering your diet to include food rich in these vitamins to improve your energy level. A quality nutritional multivitamin taken on a daily basis will help satisfy your body requirements for the needed B-vitamin, as well as other vitamins such as C, D, E, K.
Energy Utility and Expense
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy unit used by each cell. This energy is used for a number of widespread cellular functions such as motility, growth, reproduction, metabolic activity, atc. Through a series of biochemical pathways, ATP is generated from the raw sources and nutrient found in food. Vitamins help propagate these reactions resulting in the end product, ATP.
Thus, if individuals consume the products they should in theory be able to create more energy to be utilized. Specifically, our body derives energy from fatty acid and glucose. It has been observed that complex carbohydrates found in foods such as bread can supply the body with highest level of glucose. Bread, particular wheat, is also high in dietary fiber, which help regulate bowel movement and flushing the body of food and bacterial toxins through the GI tract. When carbohydrates are consumed, it is coverted from glucose to glycogen, through a biochemical process called Gluconeogenesis. Glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscle, can be converted by the glucose for energy expenditure through another metabolic process called Glycolysis. When a body demands energy, stored glycogen is converted into glucose, which is can converted energy. Fatty acids, is the other source of energy used by humans. ATP can be generated at a higher rate when utilizing fatty acids compared glucose.
Summary
As illustrated in the previous information, we helped summarize how our body derives energy through raw food products. Yet, the process of conversion is not as simple in nature as described above. One critical component that is required throughout these metabolic process are vitamins, B-vitamins in particular. The best way to obtain these vitamins is through the combinational intake of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. If your diet lacks these items, it highly recommend that you take vitamin supplements.
If chronic fatigue persists, it is recommend that you consult with a health care professional. You should request a full blood workup as some people may be anemic, which has similar symptoms. Also, your doctor can even determine if you are having any absorption relation issues, where vitamins and other nutrients are not being observed by your body.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 28 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553
Coenzyme Q10 Supplement - ATP High Energy
Coenzyme q10 supplements are manufactured by a variety of companies throughout the world and are found in powder, tablet, and capsule form. I will explain the significance of this nutrient and why it is important in adding it as a supplement. Coenzyme q10 is a natural composite that is found in every cell of the human body. Synonyms for Coenzyme q10 are ubiquinone, ubidecarenone, and coenzyme Q. For the purpose of this article, I will be using Coenzyme q10 and its short form CoQ10, interchangeably.
ATP High Energy: CoQ10 is responsible for producing energy in the mitochondria, which assists the body in producing ATP, a high-energy source. This is vital for bodily processes such as cellular energy for muscles, enzyme respiration, and acts as a membrane protector against free radicals. There are scientific studies showing that a deficiency in CoQ10 can lead to heart failure, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney failure, Parkinson's disease and even gum disease. Therefore, it may be a good idea to add Coenzyme q10 to your daily supplement to be proactive and ensure your body is fully nourished.
Now that you have a general idea of what the physiological affects of Coenzyme q10 are, it is important to purchase a brand that you can trust. First, when choosing a CoQ10 supplement, make sure the facility is inspected by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and uses good manufacturing practices. The companies that do not disclose these details are usually the ones that have something to hide. Choosing pill or powder form does not offer any advantage as far as absorption goes so that is a personal choice to make. I do recommend though buying a supplement that utilizes coenzyme 10 in addition to other ingredients. This would save you a lot of money as opposed to buying this nutrient separately along with additional vitamins and minerals.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 7 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553
How Much Energy Does a Wind Turbine Make?
I was wondering the same thing before as well when I was considering the use of windmills for generating electricity to run my house. Ever since I built my own homemade wind turbine, I have been able to reduce my power bills by more than 75% now and I am very glad that I made the decision to build this wind mill system.
1. How Much Energy Does a Wind Turbine Make?
Wind turbines can produce different amounts of energy depending on their sizes. Hybrid wind systems that are typically used in off grid places usually generate less than 100 kilowatts. These wind turbines are commonly used in areas where it is impossible to connect to the utility company. These turbines can be used for water pumping, telecom dishes, storing power in batteries etc.
2. How Do You Build your Own Wind Turbine at Home?
I managed to do this by downloading a DIY guide online and watching a set of step by step videos from the same website. This site will provide you with a list of all the parts needed for construction, and where you can get them for cheap or even free.
The main parts that you have to build are the tower, electronic control system, rotating mount of the turbine and a battery system. The propeller can be made with either wood or PVC piping. The guide contains all the instructions and diagrams for you to learn how to assemble the whole windmill system.
3. Will This Wind Turbine System Work for You?
It will work as long as there is some wind around your house. They work best in wind zones of approximately 8 mph or more, but they can also work in areas where the wind speed is lower.
วันพุธที่ 3 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2553
ATP Structure, Formation and Function - The Energy Currency of Cellular Metabolism
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy in our universe is never lost or destroyed but is instead converted from one form to another. This concept can be demonstrated by analysing the way in which we derive energy from our environment and how this energy is converted into a form which can be used to power the cellular processes necessary for life. As animals, we consume this energy first through our diet. Chemical energy stored within glucose in food is released and converted to potential energy through a catabolic pathway known as cellular respiration. This potential energy is then transformed to kinetic energy, ready to be used to power the various chemical, mechanical or locomotive functions required by the cell. This essay will describe the processes which instigate this energy release and how it is put to use in the body. It also aims to explain the idea of 'energy currency' in the cell by outlining the structure and formation of the molecule responsible for providing it: ATP or adenosine triphosphate.
ATP is a nucleoside comprised of a central ribose sugar, a purine adenine base and a chain of three phosphate groups. It is an immediate energy source in the cell and is formed during three stages. The first stage begins by harvesting chemical energy from oxidation of a glucose molecule. This process takes place in the cytoplasm and is known as glycolysis. Since the energy within organic molecules is stored within the individual atoms, it can only be released by breaking the bonds which hold the atoms together. This requires an 'energy spend' of two ATP molecules to assist the breakdown of glucose into intermediate substrates called glyceraldehyde-3-phosphates. Further breakdown enables the coenzyme NAD+ to pick up high-energy electrons and hydrogen ions, forming two NADH molecules.
It also releases energy allowing phosphate group to bond with ADP, forming two molecules of ATP in a process called substrate level phosphorylation. Further breakdown to pyruvate generates an additional two molecules of ATP, giving glycolysis an overall energy 'profit' of two ATP. The next stage of cellular respiration also yields ATP by substrate level phosphorylation. This stage, known as the Citric Acid Cycle, completes the oxidation of glucose and takes place in the mitochondria of the cell. Pyruvate diffuses through the cell membrane and undergoes several chemical reactions to form Acetyl Co-A, producing carbon dioxide as a waste product. NADH and FADH2 also carry electrons during this stage as well. Another two molecules of ATP are produced which can be immediately used by the cell for energy.
The majority of ATP produced by our body is formed by the third and final stage of cellular respiration in a process called oxidative phosphorylation. This is known as the electron transfer stage in which NADH and FADH2 give up the electrons they gained from glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle, releasing energy. ATP is then generated by an enzyme called ATP synthase which uses a hydrogen ion gradient to capture the energy released from the high-energy electrons. In this way, oxidative phosphorylation yields 34 molecules of ATP for every molecule of glucose. Thus, all the chemical energy harvested from the original glucose molecule is now as ATP in the form of potential energy, ready to be used for cellular work.
It is the molecular arrangement of ATP which then allows the release of this potential energy. The breakdown of ATP to ADP and consequent regeneration is what affords each cell the currency to survive and carry out the cellular work for a particular function. Since all three phosphate groups are negatively charged, the molecule is unstable and readily gives up it's terminal phosphate group through hydrolysis to form ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and an inorganic phosphate molecule. This reaction is exergonic, releasing approx triangle -13 kcal.mol. A reaction is described as exergonic when it releases energy into its surroundings and occurs spontaneously, giving products that have less potential energy than their reactants. An endergonic reaction requires an input of energy from its surrounding and products have more potential energy than reactants. It is the ability of ATP to couple endergonic and exergonic reactions that makes life able to continue. By giving up a phosphate group in the exergonic transformation of ATP to ADP, this allows other reactants to pick them up and gain energy to allow an endergonic reaction to take place. This process is known as energy coupling in the cell.
The notion of ATP as an energy currency is bourne from the idea that ATP must first be 'spent' (in the form of 2 ATP molecules in the glycolysis stage) in order to gain a 'profit' of 36 ATP molecules per oxidised glucose molecule. Without continuous recycling and management of the energy in our cells by ATP, we wouldn't have the energy to make new blood, move around, rid our bodies of poisons or even reproduce. The significance of ATP was highlighted in 1997 when the Nobel Prize for Chemistry was shared between Boyer, Walker & Skou, when they consolidated the structure of ATP and the role of ATP synthase.
วันเสาร์ที่ 9 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2553
The 3 Energy Systems pt. 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNELgJYboWU&hl=en
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 3 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2553
How Fat Is Burned: Turning Fat into Energy, Carbon-dioxide and Water!
The primary reason we need to eat food is to provide fuel for the body. This fuel comes from the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. To explain it simply, food is broken down to produce energy, and it takes many chemical processes for that to occur. Molecules are removed, heat is produced, but basically all that is left in the end is water, carbon-dioxide, and energy.
But it's far more complicated than that. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, each get converted to energy but each take a different path.
Before I start on how fat is burned (or broken down), let me first explain a few key terms in the process of converting food to energy:
ATP: Adenosine Tri-Phosphate is energy. It's what the body uses as fuel at the cellular level. It can be produced using oxygen (aerobic), or without the presence of oxygen (anaerobic).
Glycolysis: An anaerobic process where glucose is converted to pyruvic acid.
Pyruvic Acid: If oxygen is available it is converted into acetyl CoA. If no oxygen is available it is converted into lactic acid.
Acetyl CoA: All this potential energy can only be achieved if it enters the Krebs Cycle, and to do this it must first be converted in to acetyl CoA.
Krebs Cycle: This is an eight step cycle that amongst other things, removes hydrogen and carbon-dioxide. It also produces a small amount of ATP.
The Electron Transport Chain: The final process in the breakdown of foods. This is where most of the ATP is formed.
How Fat Is Broken Down
There are a number of fats in the body but it's the triglycerides, or "neutral fats", that are usually converted to energy. The triglycerides come from both stored fat (from within fat cells and skeletal muscle fibers) and diet (the foods we eat). This single triglyceride will eventually produce 441 ATP molecules. When compared to the 38 ATP that are produced by glucose, you can easily see why fat is considered a much richer source of energy.
Step 1: The break-down of triglycerides
To be used for energy a triglyceride needs to be broken down into its basic units: one molecule of glycerol and 3 molecules of fatty acids. This process is called Lipolysis.
Step 2: Conversion to acetyl CoA
Although they both have the same outcome, the glycerol and fatty acids each follow a different path. Their goal is to enter the Krebs Cycle, but first they must get converted to acetyl CoA.
Step 2a: Glycerol to acetyl CoA
Glycerol, which is a basic sugar, follows the glycolytic pathway (glycolysis). During this process it is converted into pyruvic acid. For entry into the Krebs Cycle, the pyruvic acid must be converted to acetyl CoA.
This is done in 3 steps:
i) One carbon is removed from the pyruvic acid and released as carbon dioxide, which is released from the cell and exits via the lungs.
ii) Hydrogen atoms are removed and will later exit be used to produce more energy.
iii) What's left is called acetic acid, and it is combined with coenzyme A to form Acetyl CoA
Step 2b: Fatty acids to acetyl CoA
Fatty acids are converted into Acetyl CoA via a process called beta-oxidation. During this process the fatty acid chains are broken apart, forming two acetic acid molecules. Each of these are then fused to coenzyme A, forming acetyl CoA.
Step 3: The Krebs Cycle
At this point both the glycerol and the fatty acids have been converted to Acetyl CoA and are now ready for the Krebs Cycle. As the Acetyl CoA is broken down, carbon-dioxide and hydrogen are removed. Once again the carbon-dioxide exits the body via the lungs. However, the hydrogen moves on to the final stage.
Step 4: The Electron Transport Chain
The Electron Transport Chain is the final process in the break down of food. Each of the hydrogen molecules that were removed during the previous processes have been transported here. They now combine with oxygen to form water (H20), with the resulting energy from this reaction causing the formation of ATP.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 12 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Acetyl-L-Carnitine - Increase Your Energy With ALC
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Research
Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been shown to improve health across many bodily systems. L-Carnitine is the actual amino-acid-synthesized compound, but the acetylated form (which is more able to cross the blood-brain barrier) has been shown to have a higher bioavailability, meaning the body can more easily process and use it. The function of L-Carnitine within the body is to break down fats into energy. Carnitine delivers a part of the fatty acid to the mitochondria, which is responsible for producing all the energy the body uses. Without enough L-Carnitine, the body cannot create enough ATP from stored fats, which may lead to lethargy or fatigue. Because the body uses ATP for every biological process, carnitine deficiency has been shown to cause many symptoms, notably confusion, vomiting, muscle weakness, brain abnormalities, heart or liver failure, and may even lead to coma or death.
Carnitine deficiency has been associated with malnutrition during periods without food. The idea is that during periods of starvation, the body does not want to burn fat too quickly, so it prevents carnitine from being used. However, depending on your diet and age, your body may require more carnitine than you take in. Vegetarians and vegans should be especially careful, because carnitine is most commonly found in meat products. Pregnant women and elderly people also tend to need more carnitine than the average diet provides: for these groups, an Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplement is advised. You may experience mild symptoms of weakness or tiredness that could be the result of not having enough carnitine.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine, the acetylated version of carnitine, has shown significant promise in clinical trials for improving energy production in the body. Specifically, it has been shown as an effective supplemental treatment for those suffering from angina and in the wake of heart failure. Exercise, essential to those on the road to recovery, is often hard for those with heart disease, but Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplements have been shown to improve patients' ability to exercise without chest pain.
Due to its role in the body in the fat burning process, Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been used in weight-loss supplements for many years. Further studies are needed to confirm this claim; however, some of the roots of obesity, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or conditions like atherosclerosis in the legs which prevent exercise, have been shown to improve significantly on an Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplement. Likewise, it has been shown to improve glucose storage, uptake, and oxidation for those suffering from type II diabetes. Acetyl-L-Carnitine helps to balance energy levels in the body, so it makes sense that, combined with regular exercise, it could significantly improve weight loss.
Some of the most extensive research on Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplements has to do with its role in brain health. Because the brain uses so much ATP energy to facilitate its many responsibilities, stable energy levels are vital for healthy brain function. It has been shown to significantly improve neurotransmitter function in the elderly, and can help relieve depression caused by Alzheimer's disease. In addition, studies of Carnitine's role in sexual health have been promising. It has shown to significantly reduce the impact of Peyronie's disease (pain due blocked blood flow in the penis during erection), and low levels of L-Carnitine have been linked to low sperm count.
Finally, as a strong antioxidant, Acetyl-L-Carnitine cleans up free radicals in its area of operation - namely, around the mitochondria. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that do damage to whatever they are around. Left unchecked, free radicals can do damage to the mitochondria over a lifetime, decreasing our ability to produce energy as we age. With enough Acetyl-L-Carnitine cleaning up the free radicals around our mitochondria, our energy production centers remain intact.
วันเสาร์ที่ 31 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Nadh Can Safely Boost Energy Levels
Nadh (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrogrenase) is a coenzyme form of the vitamin B3. It can increase the levels of atp in our body and boost energy levels. Atp is literally the energy creator in all the cells in our body. It is necessary for many biological processes and can help fight against many degenerative diseases. Nadh is a way to increase levels of atp in our bodies.
In illnesses like parkinson's disease, nadh can improve outcome. There have been studies that have shown nadh increases enzymes in the brain that control the release of dopamine. Nadh affects an enzyme called tyrosine hydroxylase which helps in the synthesis of the chemical dopamine. Cells that create dopamine in the brain are destroyed by free-radicals in parkinsons disease patients. In a study from the 80's scientists showed that administration of nadh to patients increased their levels of dopamine. Nadh effects the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase, which contributes to the synthesis of dopamine.
Nadh can also benefit other health problems such as chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. In a preliminary study with chronic fatigue patients, nadh had improved energy and mental symptoms in 30% of patients. The atp boosting effects may be responsible for this as some chronic fatigue patients have been shown to be deficient in the atp energy molecule. When used for depression, nadh can benefit the patients by increasing levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. Increasing levels of dopamine and serotonin can lift depression and improve overall mood.
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วันศุกร์ที่ 9 กรกฎาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Got Low Energy? New Formulated Max ATP 3 Energy Drink - Energize Your Cells
We live in a crazy world, fast passe demanding society. For most of us relying our every energy production to keep us going just isn't in the cards anymore. We all wake up tired, get home from work crash, then go to bed exhausted. Does this make sense? Should this be happening to me? Those are good question let me explain the answers to these question in more detail below.
As I mentioned earlier low energy a very common limitation around the world. Low energy will limit you from many activities and prevent you from preforming at your best. If only there was a pill or maybe even a delicious drink you could have everyday to keep your cells running at optimal performance. Over the last 25 years world renowned scientist Dr. Herbert Nagasawa has crated just that. He created an energy drink that will flip the health and wellness industry upside down. I confidently believe this this statement because Max ATP is the only energy drink powered by Riboceine. The simple fact that this drink gives your body what it needs to produce sustained and consistent energy at the cellular level while also fighting against free radicals generated in the production of ATP is what sets this drink at the top of its class.
What is ATP and How does it Work?
That is a good question. Most of us out there have no idea or we just simply cannot remember. ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is your body's most basic form of energy and is produced in every cell of your body. It powers our cells, organs, and everything else in our bodies. Many different components are required to produce ATP.
ATP in our bodies is like the battery in a car. Everything in the car is relies on the energy from the battery. When the battery power runs low, the lights in the car begin to dim and the performance of the car starts to decline. However, when the battery power is re-charged or restored, performance returns to normal and the car functions exactly how it was designed.
The car example tides in perfect with what increased levels of ATP at the cellular level and how it may affect you. You always make sure your battery is charged how come you do not refuel or recharge your cells?
No one should be subject to limitation or allowing themselves to walk around with low energy.
The Power of Riboceine and What makes this Different!
Max ATP does what other common energy drinks cannot because of RiboCeine, a scientific breakthrough compound exclusive to Max International which provides key benefits tied to cellular energy and ATP production.
First Advantage, is that it effectively protects and delivers the delicate cysteine molecule to the cell. Cysteine is often in small supply in the body, but is an essential component needed for the production of glutathione, the mother of all antioxidants in the body. Glutathione is extremely important due to its unique ability to protect the cell and cell walls, where energy is created and stored.
Second Advantage, RiboCeine will deliver ribose, a natural compound required for ATP, the basic form of cellular energy found in the body.
Max ATP 3 therefore provides your body what it needs to produce, sustain, and consistent energy at the cellular level while also fighting against free radicals generated in the production of ATP in the body. This process cleans up what others leave behind, supporting perfect health of each and every cell you have.
Unlike all other energy drinks such as Monster or Redbull, Max ATP provides a dynamic solution to the energy creation, support, and protection needs of your body to help you live a happy and hols om life.
The ultimate clean energy drink.
• Fuels ATP production by providing optimal amounts of ribose, a critical ATP precursor
• Replenishes energy reserves and helps fight fatigue
• Eliminates free radicals
• Builds ATP in heart and muscles
• Helps with the conversion of food to energy
• Increases vitality
• Features RiboCeine to support production of glutathione to neutralize many different types of free radicals
At the end of the day is it really worth leaving your cells unprotected and running on partial throttle? Increase you energy while energizing your cells for optimal results. Your body will thank you.
Learn more about Max ATP here.
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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 27 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Feeling Tired and Need More Energy? coEnzyme q10 May Be Your Answer
It is basically like a vitamin. It is present in all humans and it basically helps produce our bodies energy. The busy life's we are living now, consists us to do a lot more then our body wants to do. This is where topping up with CoQ10 helps so much.
How does it works
Basically our body has to convert food into energy that our body can absorb. This is done in our cells where the mitochondria will use the assistance of CoQ10 to convert food energy into ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
Basically different cells all over the body require different amount of CoQ10 and in demanding times you can run a bit dry of CoQ10, so it is important that you top up on this.
What are the Benefit
There are many benefits from taking CoQ10. It will increase your energy levels. It will also function as a antioxidant by protecting the cells from free radicals. This will help protect your body, keeping it younger looking. CoQ10 also assist in regeneration of Vitamin E and will help slow you aging. When you become sick or just become run down you might not be-able to produce enough CoQ10 and this will be vital to get well quicker. We all know missing work is great but I rather take my days off healthy.
CoQ10 will help reduce migraines and is also being researched as a treatment for cancer. It has been shown in research in Melbourne in the Cardiac Surgical Research unit that it can low blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure without any side effects.
I suggest taking 150mg of coQ10 in the first month and then you could move onto 50mg per day. It is not cheap, but if you benefit from it, why not.
วันเสาร์ที่ 24 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2553
ATP Energy - What Does ATP Have to Do With Supplements?
Adenosine triphosphate is a nucleotide which is of vital importance to nearly every system of the body. This material is used as a form of energy currency by cells. It is one of the most broadly used instruments of cellular activity. For this reason, many dietary supplements promote themselves based on the ability to increase the production of ATP.
It is important for consumers of dietary supplements to understand this cellular process. Since ATP is involved in nearly every activity of the body, it is useful to consider how supplements might affect its production. After understanding how this process works, consumers might choose to purchase supplements that improve ATP production and metabolism.
What Is ATP?
Adenosine triphosphate is the natural biology of cellular energy. It is created during cellular respiration. It is used by the body for a vast array of different purposes. It provides energy to cells and transports other materials throughout the body. Proper ATP production will have an effect on every aspect of all of the body's processes.
Glycolysis is the process where food is metabolized into cellular energy. ATP is created during glycolysis. The electron transport chain also contributes to the creation of ATP. This allows energy from sunlight and the oxidization of sugars to be used as a type of cellular fuel. Your body uses ATP to energize other cells, transport small molecular material, or create entirely new molecules. Most of the body's processes fall into one of those categories on a cellular level.
Why is ATP Energy Important?
ATP is fuel for cells. It is consumed by a variety of different processes. Once it is spent, it reverts back to adenosine diphosphate and adenosine monophosphate. These are the components that originally make up ATP. Your body actually consumes its entire Weight in ATP every day. Living organisms constantly recycle this material for use by other cells. ATP energy is the fuel for life. And 'the material that behaves very much the actions of all living cells. If you consider what is used by all living things, is truly one of the world's major energy sources.
Nutritional influence decisions such as the production of ATP?
ATP is produced by metabolizing foodpresence of proper oxygen. There are an assortment of ways that your nutritional choices can affect the level of oxygen in the body. These levels can determine the type of food cells that your body will convert into ATP. Carbohydrates are the optimal choice. Carbohydrates can be converted into glucose very easily. Your body might also choose to do this with fats or proteins.
These sources are less desirable. Your dietary balance will influence the way that your body chooses to Process and create this nucleotide. A proper balance will help you more energy from food. Less efficient means of production includes the creation of more waste products. These wastes may cause health problems over a longer time window. Some types of waste are created in the metabolism of foods, may take the form of toxic substances that damage occurs to your body.
In Conclusion
Since ATP production provides a coin fuel that is used by everyprocess in the body, it is important to consider this in your dietary plan. There are a lot of supplements that are engineered with this particular concern in mind. Essentially, supplements that are aimed at regulating or improving ATP production will help promote cellular health. Healthy cell production can have far-reaching consequences for your body's constitution. Orthomolecular supplements can be the difference in ATP energy or not.
While energy efficiency is a critical for engineers to create technologies, is also crucial for the biological machine. Your body is designed to use some fuel to power its many functions. Clean energy efficient and can achieve more with less material. If you count your eating habits, consumption of energy inefficient, there will be accumulation of toxins.
When one considers the positive and negative effects that different food choices may inATP production is essential that your diet optimized nucleotide are important for the proper use of them. cellular health is very important. The whole body depends on tiny components.
วันจันทร์ที่ 5 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2553
High Energy Dietary Supplements - Supplements to Give You a Nitro Boost
Maintaining one's physical appearance is very important in the present scenario. A lot of emphasis is given to physical appearance today than it was a few years back. In such a world, would you like to be an outcast? No, certainly not. Who wants to be the last runner in the race that is run by the entire world? The answer that is on everyone's mind is "Not me." Then, you should consider going on a proper diet that can provide all the nutrients or a different nutrient everyday. Find this hard to digest? The other best option is to use high energy dietary supplements.
The main reason for the large scale usage of high energy dietary supplements is because they can substitute irregular diet and provide the energy that is required to keep oneself going throughout the day. If you decide to use a high energy dietary supplement, you ought to know what suits your usage. One of the most commonly used high energy dietary supplements is Vitamin B-complex. It is just an umbrella term used for all the water soluble vitamins except Vitamin C. This group includes vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B6 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12 (cobalamins) biotin, and folic acid.
Another important high energy dietary supplement is calcium. It is one of the most essential nutrients of the body. It is found inside the human body in abundance in the teeth and bones. Other essential functions of calcium are blood clotting, muscle contraction as well a transmission of nerve signals. A very essential high energy supplement is Co Q10. This converts food into ATP or Adenosine triphosphate. This gives the body the energy that is required to perform daily actions. It is an antioxidant and can protect the muscles from free radicals and preserve vitamin E.
They high energy dietary supplements also include Glucosamine and chondroitin. These two build up the connective tissues. This high energy dietary supplement is also utilized for curing ostheoarthritis. Iron is also a very essential mineral as it contains hemoglobin, the pigment that makes blood appear red and transports oxygen as well as CO2 within the body. Iron also contains myoglobin that helps in the storage of oxygen within the muscles. An important high energy supplement is multiple vitamin mineral supplements (MVMs). They offer a convenient method to intake many supplementary nutrients at one stretch. However, they may contain useful as well as useless nutrients.
One simple high energy dietary supplement is sot. This is a staple food in many Asian nations. Soy contains a lot of proteins, saporins, isoflavones and phytosterols. This food gives the amino acids that are essential to the body without containing any cholesterol. Vitamin A is also an important supplement. It has a multitude of applications. It helps in the normal production of a cell, it aids in maintaining a healthy vision, the embryo and the fetus grow healthily and it is every essential for the proper functioning of the reproductive system in humans. There are many high energy dietary supplements but they cannot be consumed for their taste. They are to be consumed only when they are absolutely essential.
วันจันทร์ที่ 29 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553
A Review of the Body's Energy Systems for Fitness and Athletics
I've been talking a lot lately about using the right form of energy system work (cardio) to get in peak condition for your chosen exercise activity. For example, one of the dumbest things I see in sports training is football coaches sending their linemen on 1-3 mile runs, and timing them! As far as their sport conditioning goes, that's pointless to the point of counterproductive. Since I've been harping on it I thought I'd give a quick overview of the body's four energy systems, the fuels used, and give an example.
The Creatine-Phosphate System (C-P System): The Creatine-Phosphate System, sometimes called the Phosphagen System is the body's fastest form of energy. It provides energy for extremely intense, short-term activities like heavy resistance training and sprinting that last around 10 seconds or less.
The C-P system utilizes stored creatine phosphate in the muscle to regenerate ATP (the actual energy of the body). Since only a small amount of creatine phosphate can be stored by the muscle this is a fast but very limited system. The body regenerates creatine phosphate but the process takes time. This is why an athlete can't maintain their top speed for any more than a few seconds.
Fast, heavy lifting, short sprints, and any short stressful activity under 6 seconds or so are the best methods of training the C-P system.
Fast Glycolysis: Glycolysis is the process by which the body breaks down carbohydrate (sugar) for energy. This can be done in the muscle by breaking the carbohydrate down into pyruvate or lactic acid. During the course of this conversion some ATP is regenerated and utilized for energy. Oxygen is not required for lactic acid to be created and so this process is sometimes called anaerobic glycolysis. Since the production of some ATP and lactic acid is a fairly fast process this system is used for short duration activity as well.
Fast glycolysis is utilized during longer strength training sets and high intensity activities lasting longer from 6 seconds to about two minutes. Mid-range sprints and fast strength movements can train this system. Most American football players utilize the C-P system and fast glycolysis to provide the energy they need during play.
Slow Glycolysis: When oxygen is available glycolysis operates a little differently. During slow glycolysis (sometimes called aerobic glycolysis) the end result of the breakdown of carbohydrate is some ATP and pyruvate as opposed to lactic acid. The pyruvate is then passed on to the Krebs Cycle (the body's main power plant) in the cell's mitochondria where it can be further broken down to create more energy. As such slow glycolysis is much more efficient than the C-P system or fast glycolysis in that it nets much more ATP per molecule of sugar used. However, it's a much slower system, trading speed for efficiency.
Slow glycolysis is trained with exercise lasting longer than two minutes but is still fairly intense. Short, fast runs and sets lasting longer than two minutes are the best ways to train slow glycolysis. The development of the fast and slow oxidative system is the most important for most fitness goals. Most athletic activities rely on a combination of the two and they are also among the most effective training protocols for body fat loss.
The Oxidative System: The oxidative system consists of slow glycolysis, covered above, and beta-oxidation. Beta-oxidation is the series of reactions by which free fatty acids are broken down in the presence of oxygen. This results in acetyl CoA and hydrogen atoms. The acetyl CoA is sent directly to the Krebs cycle and the hydrogen is sent to the electron transport chain to squeeze out a few more ATP. This is by far the most efficient energy system in net ATP created, but also the slowest.
Beta-oxidation is the energy system primarily used by the body to create energy while at rest or during very low intensity exercise like long, slow running, cycling, or walking. Most long distance runners have developed a very refined oxidative system.
With a solid understanding of how your body works it becomes much easier to develop an efficient and effective exercise training program. By identifying and targeting the right fitness qualities you'll cut down on your wasted time in the gym and increase your training results.
วันอังคารที่ 23 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Explosively Train the ATP Energy System
Because my focus is on baseball players, both pitchers and hitters, the ATP energy system is the one of greatest interest and importance. However, if you are involved in any sport which requires explosive movements then this should be the system of greatest interest to you as well. As I said before, it is possible to specifically train the ATP system by engaging in short, high intensity repetitive bouts with proper rest intervals. Remember the ATP system provides energy during the first 12-15 seconds of activity and has the highest potential for power output. Using this knowledge, lets look at how it is possible to incorporate different areas of training with the goal of improving the ATP energy system (and as a result your explosiveness as an athlete)
Agilities:
For years coaches in many sports have had their players do flat rung ladders, 6 inch and 12 inch agility hurdles, and/or agility rings to warm up and prepare for practice or games. Most coaches know this is a great way to get their players lathered up and can improve footwork and quickness. But in many instances players are going through the ladders or jumping over the hurdles at a low intensity for up to a minute at a time. This is what has to change. Instead, athletes need to attack agilities for short durations. The duration ideally needs to be 12 seconds or less so that they are relying on the ATP energy system. The best way to do this is to measure their agilities by time and distance. This can be accomplished by having your athletes mark which rung on the ladder they made it to or how many hurdles they were able to make it over during the set time. Then repeat this same agility after the athlete fully recovers (breathing returns to normal) and have them try to get past the point they reached the first time through. It really doesn't matter if the time is 5, 8, or 12 seconds because the right energy system is still being trained. Ideally you will mix up the times involved with some days being very short (such as 3 seconds) with other days being longer up to 12-15 seconds.
Strength Training:
I think one of the biggest misconceptions in all of sports has to be weight room training. So many weight programs, including the majority of MLB organizations are promoting the conventional lifts which have been around for decades such as bench press and squats. Do you realize that when you load up the weight on these lifts you are actually training your body to move more slowly? Elite track and field coaches are understanding this and are trying to change how they train. They are actually looking for strength exercises where they can still be explosive and train the fast twitch ATP system while getting stronger. Many have found the Speed Chains to be exactly what they wanted. This is not to say weight room training cannot be tweaked to become very beneficial. Check out Pittsburgh Steelers' Safety Troy Polamalu and the explosive, dynamic way he trains in the weight room (do a quick search online). He is one of the hardest hitters in the NFL and yet you do not see him lifting any heavy weights in slow, controlled movements. He is training his body to be amazingly quick yet still powerful. You can tremendously improve your weight room workouts if you lighten the weight your athlete is lifting and instead of establishing the number of reps to complete in a set see how many reps they can get in a certain time (keeping the time under 15 seconds and within the ATP system of course). You would be surprised how hard of a workout this will be for athletes even when the lifts are only pushups, pull-ups, body weight squats, box jumps, reverse body rows etc.
Running/Conditioning:
It seems like when people talk about conditioning/running its always about a set distance whether it's a 100 yard sprint or a 60 or 40 yard dash. What if you changed that and made it all about time? See how far you or your athlete can run in 5 or 10 seconds. Mark that distance with a cone or some object for the athlete to see and once they recover have them try and make it past that point in the same time frame. This will keep athletes training at higher intensities and won't allow them to slack off, or at least it will be obvious if they do. They will have to constantly battle against themselves and will always have a goal (set distance) to strive for. Long distance running in baseball or any other high intensity, explosive sport really has no place. When was the last time you saw an athlete jog in baseball (besides rounding the bases after a homerun), or football, or track? Running for 6 minutes, or 10 minutes, or a half an hour is training the wrong system (the oxidative system) and really has no carry over to high performance in many sports. Not to mention it is far more demanding to do high intensity sprint and agility work than to pound out a mile or two.
Although I only touched on agilities, strength training, and conditioning you can modify any work you do on or off the field to better train your athletes. The key is to keep the duration of the exercise less than 15 seconds and to try and allow the athlete enough time to catch their breath or at least give them as much time as they would have in a game to recover. By training this way it is possible to increase athleticism and explosiveness by expanding the capacity of the ATP energy system and by training the system to recover more quickly. This will really pay dividends in performance if you take the time to implement the small changes necessary to train the right way.
In order to be an explosive, dynamic athlete you must train to be one. I know that may seem obvious and far from genius but think about how you or your athletes train. Do you ever just go through the motion? Just get your "reps" in? Have you ever said before a sprint, "Just stride it out." By doing things 75% of full speed you aren't increasing your athleticism, explosiveness, or speed in any way and therefore aren't making the gains which can really set you apart from the rest.
I'll leave you with something my pitching coach Ron Wolforth often says, "If you do what everybody else does you are going to get what everybody else gets." So change those workouts from run of the mill ordinary to something with purpose which will set you apart from the pack.
วันเสาร์ที่ 6 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553
How to Supercharge Your Energy Levels through Exercise
Your energy levels will depend on several factors, including genetics, nutrition, sleep habits, and emotional stress. Some of these you have no control over But there is one VERY important factor that you do have control over and that is your ability to take part in physical exercise.
Need a source of vast power and energy?
Look no further than your gym.
The link between physical fitness and energy is so strong, that doctors have lately been prescribing exercise as treatment for chronic fatigue, depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and insomnia, for instance.
If sufferers of the most stubborn kind of fatigue can be energized with exercise, imagine what can do for those of us who experience ordinary, every-day fatigue.
* Feel Great At Mid-Afternoon *
Your brain thrives on oxygen. Blood transports oxygen to the brain, so the greater blood flow to the brain, the greater the oxygen supply the brain has. As you increase your heartbeat with a vigorous workout, more blood surges through the brain, more oxygen gets absorbed by your brain cells, and you feel more mentally alert and energetic.
Experts point out another long-term cause-and-effect relationship between exercise and blood flow to the brain: as you continue exercising, the number of capillaries (small blood vessels between your arteries and veins) throughout your body will grow. More blood flow through your "pipes" means more oxygen will be supplied where you need it.
Regular exercise also keeps the pipes clear and circulation healthy by preventing atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque). Regular exercise can actually REVERSE atherosclerosis when combined with a healthy nutrition plan. When you have atherosclerosis in check, your brain is virtually guaranteed for the rest of your life.
Blood also carries glucose, the simple sugar that's the primary fuel source for your entire nervous system of which the brain is the command center. Glucose's production starts the metabolism of carbohydrates. Various enzymes, plus your body's ability to use glucose to produce ATP, the more important energy chemical in the body, control this production. When you exercise, you increase the level of those enzymes and their activity.
In other words, when you exercise regularly, you boost your enzymes, resulting in more glucose, and your body is more efficient in using the glucose. You get a larger supply of ATP, which helps fight off the mid-afternoon energy drop-off.
* Increase Metabolism *
It's no secret that strength trainers are firmer and stronger than sedentary folks. How could it be otherwise?
Resistance exercise builds muscle, pure and simple. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism, and the more calories you burn even at rest.
So why does "strong and toned" equate to more energy?
For starters, heavy people have to lug around more weight all day long. When the overweight climbs a flight of stairs, do yard work, or even just carrying the garbage can to the curb, they're also carrying that excess weight, making almost everything they do more exhausting.
Better-conditioned muscles make every task that much easier, regardless of body weight. When you exercise, your ability to use muscle fibers is increased. So you require less effort to perform any physical task.
A strong body also has a stronger immune system. Being sick drains us of energy, and exercise, by boosting immunity, staves off illness. Recent research has shed light on why the strong may get sick less often and recuperate faster when they do get sick: exercise increases the activity of natural killer cells in the bloodstream.
* Less Stress *
A great deal of research supports that weight lifting is one of the most effective means of battling depression and stress. One of the main fatiguing factors of depression and stress is lack of sleep. In a recent Stanford University study, formerly sedentary insomniacs who began to exercise fell asleep 15 minutes faster and were able to sleep an hour longer than they had before becoming active.
* Boost Brain Fitness *
To this point, we've been talking about the benefit of exercise on mental energy. But is it possible that being in shape might translate to even greater mental benefits, such as increased intelligence, creativity, memory, or reasoning ability? It's very possible.
Studies show that both factors of mental stimulation and exercise were contributing to the increase of the brain's learning centers in different ways. Mental stimulation results in more synapses (the little gaps between brain nerve cells that enable them to communicate with one another), while exercise increases the number of capillaries in the cerebellum and cerebral cortex (two areas of the brain crucial to intelligence.)
* Take a Walk *
Medical research results could hardly be clearer: Taking a walk is one of the best ways to take charge of your health. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (February 11, 1998) showed that walking briskly for half an hour just six times a month cut the risk of premature death in men and women by 44 percent. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine (January 8, 1997) reported that men 61 to 81 years old sharply reduced their risk of death from all causes, including cancer and heart disease, by walking two miles a day. Other research has shown similar results for women.
Recent studies have concluded that moderate amounts of exercise - including walking, jogging or using a treadmill for one hour, four to five times a week - can turn back the aging clock 30 years for middle aged men.
Consistency is probably the most important part of your workout. The more committed you are to walking all or most days of the week, the healthier you'll be. Remember that short walks are better then none at all. Health, like life, is a journey. All you have to do is take the first step.
วันเสาร์ที่ 27 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2553
How Is Energy Produced And Used Up In Our Body?
The main aim of exercising is to improve muscle tone, strength and endurance. This requires the production and use of energy by the body. This energy constitutes complex molecules known as ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate.
These ATP Molecules are the essential elements of a biochemical process called the Krebs Cycle or Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle.
Carbohydrates break down into sugars that form ATP molecules. The simpler sugars break down more easily and quickly on an average. However, the more complex carbs take longer to break down and therefore provide the body with an adequate supply of compounds required to produce ATP.
It is a known fact that sugars so to speak are not bad for the body but when consumed in excess and in unhealthy forms, can lead to adverse health problems such as Diabetes.
ATP molecules are broken down into ADP(Adenosine Diphosphate) and thus release energy in the process.
Once the ADP are produced, they pick up the molecules required for the production of more ATP and thus the cycle continues once again. The energy that is released during this process is used to repair and maintain the damaged cells in the body,aid in the process of respiration, help the organ system function properly and more importantly produce the energy required to fuel muscle contractions.
The Krebs Cycle leads to the production of heat and carbon dioxide as byproducts. The heat is eliminated from the body through the processes of respiration and sweating. Whereas, the carbon dioxide is carried through the system and some of it is expelled during the respiratory process.
Exercise which basically involves muscle contractions requires ATP molecules to be produced continuously at different stages in time. In order to achieve this the body has the capability of producing 3 different systems, which produce ATP at different rates.
The phosphagen system allows ATP to be replenished quickly but only for short periods. Thus this system greatly helps sprinters. The glycogen-lactic system produces ATP at a much slower pace and lasts only for upto 90 seconds or so. The third system is known as Aerobic respiration. This process makes ATP the slowest but can last indefinitely.
When you exercise, ATP gets consumed. This is the principle reason why we need to eat in order to replenish the lost nutrients and gain more energy in order to exercise and produce more ATP. Thus, this cycle starts over again.
The body is a fascinating self regulating system that consists of interconnecting components. This structure of the body is central to the way it produces and uses energy.