Tag: Exercise performance

Nitric oxide (NO) is a crucial signaling molecule and powerful vasodilator with a biological half-life as short as a few seconds. The answer to 'how quickly does nitric oxide work?' depends entirely on the method used to increase its levels in the body.

In the human body, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) make up 35% of the essential amino acids found in muscle proteins [1.6.2]. Understanding what BCAA does to your body is key to optimizing athletic performance, muscle growth, and recovery [1.6.3].