Stamina

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Stamina (Endurance) is the ability to persevere in physical activities.

These Substances may Increase Stamina

Alkaloids

 Betaine may improve Stamina (by enhancing the body’s utilization of Oxygen).  [1]

 Caffeine (especially when combined with Ephedrine) may improve Stamina.  [2]

 Capsaicin may improve Stamina.  [3]

 Ephedrine (especially when combined with Caffeine) increases Stamina.  [4]

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may improve Stamina.  [5]

 Alanine may increase Stamina.  [6]

 Aspartic Acid (consumed in the form of Magnesium Aspartate combined with Potassium Aspartate) may increase Stamina.  [7]

 Amino Acids - Branched Chain (BCAAs) supplementation may improve Stamina.  [8]

 Carnitine (1,500 mg per day) may increase aerobic Stamina.  [9]

 Creatine Monohydrate may improve Stamina (especially in people who Exercise) - it allows Muscle to perform harder for longer periods of time  [10]

 Hydroxy Methylbutyrate (HMB) (3,000 mg per day) may increase Stamina.  [11]

 L-Dopa may increase Stamina by stimulating the Central Nervous System. 

 Taurine may increase Stamina.  [12]

Amino Acid Derivatives

 Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) may increase Stamina.  [13]

Carbohydrates

 Supplemental Dihydroxyacetone may increase Stamina (in athletes).  [14]

 Ribose (10 grams per day) may increase Stamina (via additional ATP production).  [15]

Carotenoids

 Astaxanthin may increase Stamina.  [16]

 Crocetin may improve Stamina in people who Exercise.  [17]

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may increase Stamina.  [18]

 Testosterone replacement therapy may increase Stamina (loss of Stamina may occur as a result of declining endogenous Testosterone levels).  [19]

Lignans

 Eleutheroside E (a component of Siberian Ginseng) may increase Stamina.  [20]

Lipids

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) may increase Stamina (according to anecdotal reports from athletes).  [21]

 Beta-Ecdysterone may increase Stamina.  [22]

 Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) may increase Stamina (by providing a rapid burst of Energy):  [23]

 Clinical studies using MCTs to improve Stamina have involved the use of up to 86 grams of MCTs combined with 8.6 grams of Glucose.

 Octacosanol may increase Stamina.  [24]

 Phosphatidylserine may improve Athletic Performance.  [25]

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