Uncategorized - Glossary

7-Keto, 7-Keto DHEA

A metabolite of DHEA, is a steroid hormone that is produced naturally by the bodies of both men and women. A small amount of clinical data confirms 7-Keto’s positive effect on thyroid hormone levels in obese people, indicating it may offer weight loss benefits.

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Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate

Also known as AKG or AAKG.  Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a salt composed of 2 molecules of the conditionally-essential amino acid L-arginine, plus alpha-ketoglutarate, a Krebs Cycle intermediate and nitrogen transporter (via conversion to L-glutamate).  AKG is frequently used in nitric oxide (NO) boosting bodybuilding supplements to increase muscle pump during workouts.  See Paul’s review, “An Introduction to Nitric...

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