Digestive Enzymes

You've probably heard the term "you are what you eat", right? But it's not exactly what you EAT that counts, but what you USE from what you eat. And this couldn't be more true for skinny "hardgainers' who have a hard time growing muscle! Why?

Because you can eat all the protein you want, but unless it makes it to your muscles to help them rebuild, you'll continue to look more like Olive Oil than Popeye! You see, "skinny" men and women tend to have an overabundance of the "stress hormone", cortisol. Cortisol actually plays a useful role in our bodies but for hardgainers, its catabolic effects are a real hassle as it inhibits important protein synthesis. That means less protein available for repair of muscle tissue...less size...and MORE frustration! Add to this that the digestion of proteins actually burns more calories than any other nutrient and you can see why you CAN'T follow the same "protein plan" as others who can gain muscle more easily.

What's the solution?

Try adding DIGESTIVE ENZYMES to your meals! Now you may think that digestive enzymes (that include either pepsin, papain, or papaya) are just for sandal-wearing hippies who smell like patchouli...but you'd be mistaken! In fact, digestive enzymes help to break down nutrients from the food you eat into usable energy. But another finding dug deeper and found that enzymes improved the absorption of amino acids and increased nitrogen retention.

In a recent clinical study, respondents who consumed digestive enzymes with their meals showed an increase in protein synthesis with free amino acid levels up by 100%...branched chain amino acids (BCAA's) by 250%...and nitrogen retention by 32%! In short...MUCH better support for muscle repair and growth. And enzymes can be especially useful for hardgainers in yet one more way... Since protein uses up more calories in digestion, enzymes can speed up the process, reducing the "thermic effect" of ingested proteins and help you better maintain a caloric surplus for weight gain!

This is one of the reasons why I've included it as a cutting edge addition to the workout program in my "Hardgainer Project X" program designed specifically for the challenges of "skinny guys" at www.HardgainerProjectX.com

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- www.CloseQuartersCombat.com
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- www.OptimumAnabolics.com
- www.CombatTheFat.com

Jeff Anderson is a 10 year veteran of the U.S. Army, a Master Fitness Trainer, and Master Instructor of Close Quarters Combat self defense. A full time fitness and self defense author, Jeff has trained thousands of men and women in the practical application of advanced military fitness methods as well as close combat tactics for "real life" self defense.

Comments

[#1 Posted by: Dale W. Cain Sr.]

I am 75 and have 5 heart stents. Can I still enlist in the Army? I'm joking of course but it would be nice if the Army had a place for old vets who FEEL they are still worth something. I served and was wounded in Korea (Porkchop) now I am retired with nothing to do. I really would like to serve in combat in Iraq. I still think quick and can react under pressure. Why not use me and send a young troop home to enjoy his youth. Joking of course but I think this could work out to be benificial. Thanks, Dale

[#2 Posted by: Dale W. Cain Sr.]

Continued; I still work 36 to 50 hours per week now and then. I have a wife but my family is all grown up. Some countries use children and I can out think them and out work them. I wonder if anyone ever give this any thought. Thanks again, Dale