Building or maintaining muscle is not just for athletes. It helps support healthy aging, metabolism, mobility and the strength to do the things you love every day. Amino acids serve as the fundamental building blocks of proteins, which are crucial for the development and maintenance of muscle tissue. Given the vital role of amino acids in muscle health and growth, targeted supplementation can be an effective strategy for maintaining and supporting muscle development and achieving your desired physique. There are 20 standard amino acids in the human body that are required for the creation of proteins. Of these, nine are known as essential amino acids (EAAs), which means that the body cannot produce them and must, therefore, obtain them from diet. Gluten-free and low-calorie, nutraMetrix Tower+™ Essential Amino Acids provides a complete essential amino acid profile, enriched with 2 grams of leucine and approximately 3 grams of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). Incomplete aminos can’t finish the job, so give your body the full spectrum of essential amino acids in the optimal ratio to support muscle protein synthesis, muscle maintenance, healthy energy metabolism, hormonal balance, and immune health. Featuring natural passion fruit and pineapple flavors and sweeteners, nutraMetrix Tower+ Essential Amino Acids’s tasty and convenient easy-mix powder packets make it easy to fuel your routine anytime, anywhere.
EAAs are important nutrients that support cellular metabolism, stimulate muscle protein synthesis, and contribute to immune function; some also participate in nutrient-signaling pathways. Furthermore, EAA supplementation can support the body’s retention of skeletal muscle mass with age, as muscles become less reactive to growth signals — a condition known as anabolic resistance — which can contribute to muscle loss.From intense, regimented gym training to active outdoor lifestyles, nutraMetrix Tower+ Essential Amino Acids is what your body demands to power up your muscle proteins, with fast nutrient delivery and absorption by the skeletal muscle. In contrast to non-essential amino acids (NEAAs), EAAs are often associated with fitness and have been shown to be especially important for supporting muscle growth. EAA supplements do not need to contain NEAAs to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (MPS). Furthermore, evidence suggests as little as 1.5-3 grams of free-form EAAs is capable of stimulating MPS at rest.
While all EAAs are important in muscle health, the three referred to as BCAAs — leucine (the most significant), isoleucine and valine, stand out among the rest. BCAAs are not only essential for muscle and fitness, as they can be utilized as an energy source, but also support healthy aging. nutraMetrix Tower+ Essential Amino Acids provides all nine EAAs in a free form delivery with nearly 3 grams of BCAAs per serving, helping you optimize your muscle proteins on the go. Specifically, BCAAs are renowned for promoting muscle growth and are particularly noted for their metabolic functions, such as aiding MPS. Approximately 35% of the EAAs in muscle proteins are BCAAs, which also constitute close to 21% of the body’s total protein. The daily suggested intake of BCAAs follows a 2:1:1 ratio — meaning 45 mg of leucine and 22.5 mg of isoleucine and valine per kilogram of body weight. Our formula not only meets that recommended ratio but offers a significantly higher leucine content, with a ratio of 5:1:1. This enhanced leucine proportion is intended to further promote MPS and muscle growth, given leucine’s critical role in these processes.
Not only is leucine recognized for being the most powerful amino acid for stimulating and modulating the mTOR signaling pathway, but it has also been shown to have the highest impact on the secretion of leptin (the hormone responsible for sending signals to your brain that you are fully satisfied after eating). Evidence suggests the mTOR signaling properties of BCAAs help to support cognitive functioning and mood. Consuming an adequate amount of essential amino acids (EAAs) has been shown to directly promote neurotransmitter synthesis and function, as EAAs serve as precursors for neurotransmitters. Evidence also indicates that EAA supplementation may have beneficial effects on executive functioning when taken before aerobic exercise. In one study, 22 healthy men consumed either a 4.7 g EAA supplement or a placebo 30 minutes prior to participating in 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. The results demonstrated that EAA supplementation can support executive functioning.
Evidence suggests that while BCAAs alone can stimulate myofibrillar protein synthesis following resistance exercise, a full EAA profile appears necessary to achieve a maximal MPS response. One reason why EAA blends are so popular is because they can be absorbed so quickly by the body (in as little as 20-40 minutes), since they are already in a free form. Thus, your body can utilize the EAAs more quickly, putting them into action to help you prepare for your workout, to perform well during your workout or to help you recover after your workouts. EAAs can also be digested more quickly than other options like whey protein blends that may contain EAAs. Three grams of EAA supplementation alone can stimulate around the same MPS as 20 grams of whey protein isolate that contains 10 grams of EAAs.
The 5-gram EAA blend in nutraMetrix Tower+ Essential Amino Acids also delivers 100% of your body’s daily recommended value of biotin to support normal energy metabolism. Biotin, a form of vitamin B, is a water-soluble essential nutrient that supports the normal function of biotin-dependent carboxylase enzymes involved in the metabolism of certain amino acids and energy production. Furthermore, it acts as a cofactor for these enzymes, helping them catalyze specific reactions that function in different metabolic pathways. Biotin supports the body’s process of breaking down amino acids, which helps to contribute to a healthy immune system. Evidence shows that the body requires more amino acids when encountering extra stressors that can have an impact on immune health, demonstrating their importance for maintaining metabolic and overall health.
nutraMetrix Tower+ Essential Amino Acids offers a convenient, high-quality solution to support your fitness journey—before, during, or after workouts. Our easy-to-mix, on-the-go powder delivers the full spectrum of nine free-form essential amino acids for rapid absorption and optimal effectiveness, helping to ensure your body gets everything it needs to support muscle health and growth. With a clean formula, zero sugar and only 25 calories per serving, Tower+ seamlessly completes your performance stack without unwanted extras. Fuel your recovery, maximize protein synthesis, and take the next step toward your body-refining goals with the trusted, premium blend offered by Tower+.
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