Facts and fallacies of purported ergogenic amino acid supplements

There are few areas as popular as amino acid supplements. The popularity of amino acid products is based, in part, on the notion that there is an incr eased need for these basic muscle building blocks that is better met by sup plements than by dietary protein. Another belief is that these substances s erve as energy sources involved in certain metabolic processes that are imp ortant during exercise. This article effectively addresses the more popular beliefs in a practical way, and using the literature, outlines the potenti al benefits and shortcomings of these products.