Nitrogen
Nitrogen, chemical symbol: N, is a gaseous Elementthat constitutes 79% of the atmosphere and is also a structural component of several nutrients.
Biological Function of Nitrogen
Musculoskeletal System
Nitrogen comprises 17% of human Hair (as a constituent of endogenous Proteins).
Nitrogen is utilized in the synthesis of endogenous Proteins in the Muscles.
These Substances Improve the Body's Utilization of Nitrogen
The preservation of utilizable Nitrogen for use in the synthesis of Muscle Protein is known as .
Amino Acids
Arginine is required for the transportation of Nitrogen to the Muscles.
Glutamine is essential for the body to recycle Nitrogen preventing it from accumulating excessively. Glutamine acts as a Nitrogen shuttle - "picking up" and "dropping off" Nitrogen around the body: [1]
Glutamine supplies the Nitrogen atom necessary for the manufacture of endogenous Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA).
Hydroxy Methylbutyrate (HMB) (2,000 mg per day) may improve Nitrogen Retention (by approximately 18%).
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