Ingredients / L-Valine
L-Valine
L-valine is one of the three essential branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), along with L-leucine and L-isoleucine, which help speed recovery after exercise
Effects
Here are some properties of L-valine that help boost physical performance.
Promotes glycogen synthesis
It positively influences the process by which glycogen is formed and stored in muscle cells. Glycogen is the body's carbohydrate storage and is used to provide energy during prolonged or intense physical activities. (1)
Cellular efficiency
It improves mitochondrial function. Specifically, valine increases the efficiency of oxidative phosphorylation (a key process for energy production) and increases total ATP production, the main energy carrier in cells. (2)
Faster recovery and less muscle soreness
It helps significantly reduce muscle soreness after intense exercise sessions and speeds up recovery (3)