Muscle Strength

These Substances may Increase Muscle Strength

Alkaloids

 Caffeine may increase Muscle Strength (by stimulating the release of Calcium in Muscle Fibers).  ^[1]

Amino Acids

 Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG) may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[2]

 Supplemental Amino Acids - Branched Chain (BCAAs) (when used in conjunction with Isotonic Exercise (e.g. weight lifting)) may increase Muscle Strength:  ^[3]

 Leucine may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[4]

 Carnitine may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[5]

 Creatine Monohydrate may increase Muscle Strength (by up to 35%).  ^[6]

 Glycine (5 - 12 grams per day) may increase Muscle Strength (this effect most likely occurs as a result of Glycine stimulating the release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH)).  ^[7]

 Hydroxy Methylbutyrate (HMB) (3,000 mg per day) - when combined with Isotonic Exercise [weight lifting] - may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[8]

 Ketoisocaproate (KIC) may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[9]

 Taurine may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[10]

Growth Factors

 Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[11]

Hormones

 Supplemental Androstenediol may increase Muscle Strength.  ^[12]

 Supplemental Androstenedione may increase Muscle Strength (via its conversion to Testosterone).  ^[13]

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may increase Muscle Strength (especially in elderly people).  ^[14]

 Decreased Muscle Strength may occur as a result of insufficient production/release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH).  ^[15]

 Testosterone (especially in the presence of weight-bearing Exercise) increases Muscle Strength.  ^[16]