7 natural substances to gain muscle –

1. Avena sativa

(Avena sativa)

Why it works: Avena sativa is the scientific name for whole oats. It contains saponin, a phytochemical that stimulates the pituitary gland to increase testosterone levels and release luteinizing hormone (LH), which is important for muscles. It also offers zinc, an essential mineral for testosterone production. In the form of food, a very large amount would be necessary for it to have an effect on lean mass gain.

Contraindications: are not known.

2. Eurycoma longfolia

(E. longfolia jack)

Why it works: the extract of this herb originally from Malaysia, also known as tongkat ali, has about 22% of peptides, fragments of amino acids that stimulate the production of testosterone. As they have good bioavailability, they are easily absorbed by muscle cells.

Contraindications: people suffering from insomnia and/or irritability.

3. Ginseng

(Panax sp)

Why it works: popularly known as Korean ginseng, it has stimulating and vasodilator properties, reduces chronic fatigue and favors the supply of nutrients to the muscle. More: it helps reduce blood sugar levels, decreases cortisol (which impairs muscle mass gain), is antioxidant, activates the immune system and stimulates testosterone production.

Contraindications: people with hypertension and/or with kidney infections.

4. Pycnogenol

(Pinus pinaster)

Why it works: French maritime pine bark extract is an antioxidant 50 times more potent than vitamin E and 20 times more than vitamin C. In addition to neutralizing free radicals, pycnogenol can increase the production of nitric oxide, a substance that expands the vessels, favoring blood flow and improving performance during strength training. The muscles, less fatigued and with greater recovery power, thank you.

Contraindications: are not known.

5. Theanine

(theanine)

Why it works: this amino acid is extracted from green tea leaves and promotes physical and mental relaxation. For this reason, and also because it modulates cortisol, which is the stress hormone, it can even reduce bad moods. The substance also stimulates the production of growth hormone (GH), which is secreted during sleep and contributes to muscle gain.

Contraindications: for patients sensitive to any component of the formula.

6. Tribulus

(Tribulus terrestris)

Why it works: contains flavonoids, alkaloids and saponins – which, according to clinical studies, stimulate testosterone secretion. It can also increase estrogen and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, which contribute to increased lean body mass.

Contraindications: women with a history of breast cancer.

7. Nettle dioecious

(Urtica dioica)

Why it works: prevents the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, which increases the levels of the male hormone in the body. It also goes by the name of stinging nettle root.

Contraindications: hypertensive.