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How tendons work | Their relationship with muscles and joints and the importance of injury prevention
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Supports fatigue recovery with amino acids | Conditioning with the effects of leucine
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For those who want to enhance the effects of muscle training with "small amounts, high efficiency," whey protein with a high concentration of EAAs is recommended.
This book explains the important nutrition and rest required for efficiently increasing muscle mass and strength through strength training. It also introduces the characteristics of whey protein, which is rich in essential amino acids, how to take it effectively even in small amounts, and its relationship to fat loss.
"6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" supports nutritional support for joints and tendons
Structure and Function of Joints and Tendons
When muscles contract, force is generated to move the body. That force is transmitted to the bones by the tendons, and the body moves when the bones rotate around the joints. Tendons connect muscles to bones, and joints connect bones, and they are found all over the body. In other words, complex movements are achieved when the muscles, joints, and tendons of the entire body work together.
Cartilage and tendons, which are the main components of joints, are made primarily of a fibrous protein called collagen. Cartilage in joints has a mesh-like structure of collagen folded over itself, giving it excellent cushioning properties, while tendons have a structure of bundles of this collagen, giving them the ability to stretch and contract.
Joints and tendons support ideal movement
Joints and tendons transmit the force generated by muscles to the whole body, making them important for achieving "ideal movement." However, the load placed on joints and tendons during exercise is large, and excessive practice can lead to pain, inflammation, decreased performance, and an increased risk of injury. For this reason, it is important to keep joints and tendons in good condition in order to demonstrate the results of daily practice on the day of a match or tournament.
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Nutrition and care for joints and tendons
We have explained that joints and tendons are related to performance and that it is important to keep them in good condition, but how should we look after them? In general, it is important to take daily care of your joints and tendons, such as by doing flexibility exercises, stretching, and light jogging before starting exercise to warm up your body. As we get older, we become more susceptible to injuries, especially to our joints and tendons, so developing these habits is very important for enjoying exercise for a long time.
It is also important to recover from the damage caused by exercise by taking appropriate rest and meals. Not just joints and tendons, 20% of our body is made of protein, so to recover, it is important to consume protein or the amino acids that are the source of protein. For example, consuming amino acids is effective for muscle recovery. Similarly, if we look at the composition of joints and tendons, about 70% of the composition is water, and of the components other than water, about 70% is made of collagen, a type of protein.
Supplementing nutrients that are difficult to reach joints and tendons – "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning"
It is known that joints and tendons receive less blood flow than muscles, making it more difficult for nutrients to reach them. Therefore, more effective nutritional supplementation is key. Therefore, we focused on amino acids, and discovered that our "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" is particularly important for joints and tendons.
So let's take a look at how this six-amino acid mix benefits your joints and tendons.
"6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" improves joint discomfort and tendon condition
Even if you take good care of your joints and tendons every day, problems can occur. Two studies on humans have shown that the "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" has the effect of improving these problems.
The effect of amino acids on knee joint discomfort
First, 25 healthy adults who regularly suffered from knee joint discomfort took the "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" three times a day. Compared to a group that consumed foods that did not contain amino acids (control), 1 and 3 weeks after starting the intake, the participants reported improvements in knee pain, discomfort, and stiffness (Figure 4), and improvements in the condition of their knee joints and their daily movements (Figure 12).
In addition, a doctor's diagnosis showed that the function of the knee joint had clearly improved (Figure 5). In other words, this "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" has been found to improve the condition of the knee and increase the level of movement in daily life.
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The effect of amino acids on the structure and elasticity of the Achilles tendon
Next, in a study in which adults who suffered from discomfort in their Achilles tendons due to club activities or other exercise took the "2 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" for two weeks, the uniformity of tendon structure was clearly improved compared to the group that consumed foods that did not contain amino acids (control) (Figure 6).
Furthermore, the group that consumed foods containing amino acids also saw an improvement in the decline in tendon elasticity (Figure 7). As some research has shown that tendon elasticity is related to jumping power, it is thought that consuming the "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" may be useful in improving athletic performance.
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These studies have shown that the 6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning relieves joint discomfort and stiffness, improves daily physical activity levels, and improves the uniformity and elasticity of tendon structure.
As these are elements that are also connected to athletic performance, the "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" may be useful in supporting the ideal movements of those who strive to exercise.
Utilizing amino acids to nourish and repair joints and tendons
Research results to date have shown that the "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning", which combines six non-essential amino acids, relieves discomfort and pain in the joints and improves the condition of the tendons.
For athletes who engage in intense exercise every day, taking care of their bodies is important. Getting enough rest and replenishing nutrients are especially important. However, during the season and competitions, the body is inevitably put under strain, and recovery is not sufficient, leading to the accumulation of fatigue and stress. In such cases, the "6 Amino Acid Mix for Joint and Tendon Conditioning" can help speed up the recovery of joints and tendons, helping to maintain your condition.
In order to perform well in important competitions and other events, it is important to take care of your joints and tendons on a daily basis and use amino acids to help condition them.







