Repartitioning Agent Positioning

I've been asked a recent question by a number of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA) users concerning the use of repartitioning agents relative to training. This is a critical issue, as inaccurate use could produce certain instantaneous side effects. A number of people have reported some side effects from R-ALA supplementation in recent weeks. But this is due to the fact that they take it too close to training, at the pre-training phase. Then the caloric consumption within the 3 hour period prior to training isn't sufficient to use all the R-ALA, which will continue to repartition specific substances away from their destination cells, thus adversely affecting gym performance. R-ALA is meant to be taken after training with the post-training meal: The highest caloric consumption instance in terms of eating on training days, should be positioned here. In the post-training phase, the 2-3 hour window of macro-nutrient distribution-to-muscle opportunity is supposed to be maximized with highest number of calories available for maximum consumption (without tryglyceride or stored body fat conversion). R-ALA actually increases muscle storage capacity, even in this phase beyond normal limits.

Taking R-ALA prior to training can cause mild to severe joint pains in some individuals, as it will to an extent partition synovial fluid out of the joints, and subsequently lower glucose levels beyond what one's training regimen may require for energy utilization (higher glucose levels are needed here). This will adversely affect strength and power output. However, if R-ALA is consumed with increased caloric intake, during meals (especially post-training), then strength and power output for subsequent training sessions will increase: Insulin turnover will decline, as the body's repartitioning and recovery activity become more efficient over time, through superior macro-nutrient distribution and management. Keep in mind that R-ALA helps convert glucose to glycogen, while the pre-training and training phases need glycogen to convert to glucose, again for energy utilization. Therefore, R-ALA needs to be placed on the back-end of the training session with the post-workout meal.


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