Body Piercing Aftercare & Healing Essentials

The most important thing to keep in mind after your body piercing has been performed is that you have essentially just sustained an open wound, and you should be caring for it exactly like you would a surgical wound or injury. That is, with the same kind of care, cleanliness and attention that you would to a serious injury to make sure that you don't scar or get an infection. There are two different types of body piercings to consider: non-oral and oral.

Non-oral body piercing aftercare Keeping your piercing clean can't be stressed too much! It just can't. Twice a day, every day, without fail. No excuses. Use a mild antibacterial soap that doesn't have fragrances in it, such as Provon® Antimicrobial Lotion Soap or Satin® Therapeutic Skin Cleanser, both of which are approved by the Association of Professional Piercers (APP). The best place to clean your piercing is usually in the shower, where the warm water will help you loosen and remove those crusties around the base of your jewelry.

Use a cotton swab or a Kleenex to remove these, and then throw the swab or Kleenex away. Never use a washcloth -- these things are breeding grounds for germs and bacteria! The same for bath towels after your shower! Then, with clean hands, gently cleanse the area with the soap and turn the jewelry so that the soap gets in the piercing and let this sit for a minute or two. After rotating it again, rinse thoroughly with warm, clear water. Make sure you get all of the soap out to prevent irritation. The rinsing is very important, so try to be thorough without irritating the area. It often helps to cup your hands and drizzle water over the area, since the shower stream can be a little too hard to aim directly on the area. Don't forget your sea salt soaks After cleansing, a sea salt soak helps to draw out any piercing infection and impurities while soothing the area and calming any inflammation that may be present. Mix about ¼ teaspoon of sea salt with 8 ounces of warm water. Using a disposable cup, soak your piercing in this for ten minutes the first time, and five minutes each time after that.

If your piercing is in a location that makes this difficult, apply the solution with cotton swabs, tissues or some other disposable product that's soft and clean. Never use a hanky, washcloth or any other item that is going to be reused. Always pat your piercings dry with cotton balls, cotton swabs or tissues -- don't rub them, pat them. This reduces irritation and possible tearing of the skin and helps promote healing. Although it seems to be a minor step, keeping your piercings dry is actually an essential part of piercing aftercare because it reduces the opportunities for bacteria to breed (they love a warm, moist place to play). If you aren't sure about mixing your sea salt soaks properly or it's too inconvenient, there's a new alternative on the market that's less messy and is portable. H2Ocean® Piercing Aftercare Spray is a pre-mixed sea salt solution containing lysozyme, a natural antibacterial that is gentle to the skin. Simply spray it on the area and allow to drip dry; it's easy to use because of their patent-pending compressed air delivery system that produces a fine mist. This product is guaranteed to heal navel piercings in only a month and a half if used regularly and is highly recommended by numerous piercing communities like BME and Prick magazine.

H2Ocean® also comes in a portable size for your pocket or purse, which makes piercing aftercare away from home easier. X-pressions Piercing Aftercare Spray is also available for both oral and non-oral body piercings and is a mild antibacterial solution with purified water in a non-aerosol, pump spray with a pleasant, peppermint flavor. Once a day (not more often, because you'll be unnecessarily irritating the area), check that the ends of your piercing jewelry are firmly screwed on. But wash your hands with antibacterial soap first. And now, a few "don'ts"

• Don't ever put hydrogen peroxide or alcohol on a piercing -- they are too drying and will delay healing.
• Don't ever use Neosporin on a piercing -- it can actually trap bacteria. Read the label; it actually says, "Not for puncture wounds." Guess what? A piercing is a puncture wound.
• Don't ever remove your piercing jewelry before the piercing is completely healed, which may take months or up to a year. If you suspect a piercing infection, see your piercing professional or doctor first.
• Don't sleep on your piercing until the initial healing phase is over.
• Don't wear tight clothing over your piercing during the initial healing phase.

Oral piercing aftercare During the first three to six weeks after an oral piercing, rinse your mouth with an antibacterial agent after every meal to kill bacteria and make sure not tiny food particles aren't lodged around your piercing just waiting to fester and turn into problems later. There are several excellent products on the market for this, including APP recommended Biotene and Tech2000 Dental Rinse; these have the proper ingredients and have the right potency to get the job done without being too strong. Don't bother with mouthwash, because it's not strong enough to do anything but cover your bad breath, which won't be much consolation when you have a swollen, tender tongue because of improper aftercare. You can also use a commercial antibacterial rinse, but dilute it so that it isn't too strong. If your tongue develops a whitish or yellowish look, your mouth rinse is too strong and will slow healing. Sea salt rinses ... ahh! Mix the familiar warm water solution of 8 ounces water to ¼ teaspoon sea salt and swish this in your mouth for 15-20 seconds after drinking anything other than water and after smoking. It's not only an aid to healing, but can be very soothing to the pierced area. If your oral piercing is sore or swollen, you can find some relief by allowing crushed ice to melt in your mouth.

Popsicles, ice cream and the like also work, but will need to be followed up, like everything else, with a sea salt rinse (or H2Ocean®). Brush, brush, brush You can keep your tongue and piercing as clean as you want, but if you don't brush your teeth well, you'll still have millions of bacteria in your mouth. Try to brush your teeth three times a day during the first several weeks of healing. Buy a new soft-bristle brush that will be gentle on your piercing. Don't use a brush that you've already used before your piercing, as it will harbor old germs. You should also gently brush the balls on the ends of your piercing jewelry to prevent the natural build-up of plaque on your jewelry. Oral piercing "don'ts"

• Don't smoke, chew gum or use snuff or rub during the healing period; these increase the risk of piercing infections astronomically.
• Don't play with the piercing jewelry or click it against your teeth; this can cause cracking of your tooth enamel.
• Don't engage in any activities, including kissing, that exchange body fluids during the initial healing period of several weeks.

General tips to improve healing success Proper piercing aftercare is the primary reason for a successfully healed body modification, but your overall health and how well you take care of yourself is also a contributing factor. If you are run-down or your immune system is compromised, you will not heal as quickly and you will be more prone to infection. For that reason, you should keep in mind a few things whenever you have any kind of piercing in order to help ensure that your piercing aftercare measures are given the best chance of success:

• Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Eight glasses of day at the very least.
• At least eight hours of sleep a night
• Try to limit the amount of stress in your life
• Vitamin C and Zinc supplements to help speed the healing process
• Lots of fruits and vegetables, and a multi-vitamin if needed
• If the pain bothers you, take Ibuprofen. If you are comfortable, you are less likely to fidget with the piercing.

Signs of trouble Even with excellent piercing aftercare, there will be some swelling at the site of a piercing for a few days. You'll also have some clear, watery discharge and perhaps some mild bleeding. The bleeding will usually stop within 24 hours, while the discharge may last for several days or weeks. 

This is simply drainage of the wound and actually helps prevent piercing infection. Signs that the piercing is in trouble include:

• Discharge that becomes noticeably thicker and is yellow or green in color. This is a sign or infection and should be checked by a doctor.
• Inflammation that lasts longer than a few days, with redness and irritation. See your piercing professional or doctor.
• Red streaks from the piercing site and a fever, along with body aches. See your doctor.
• Hives, redness, itching and irritation around the piercing, which may signal an allergic reaction to the piercing jewelry. Your piercing professional can try replacing it with an alternative metal.
• Difficulty breathing or wheezing after your piercing, or a feeling that your mouth or throat are swelling closed. Seek emergency attention immediately!

So how long does all this healing take? If you perform your piercing aftercare properly, your body piercing will heal cleanly and leave you with a beautiful new piercing with no scarring, migration or keloids. The time it takes to achieve this, however, will vary depending upon what kind of piercing it is. The general timeframes listed below are just for reference. All of these depend upon your individual body's response, how much stress you are under and a thousand other variables.

 Earlobe or Eyebrow: 6 - 8 weeks

Genitals: 4 weeks - 4 months
Labret/Lip: 6 - 8 weeks
Navel: 6 - 18 months
Nipple: 3 - 6 months
Nostril: 3 months - 1 year
Septum: 6 - 8 weeks
Tongue: 4 - 6 weeks
Cartilage: 3 months - 1 year Disclaimer: All piercing aftercare information provided herein is for information purposes only. It is not meant to be a guideline for body piercing aftercare, but a starting point in making an informed decision concerning body piercing. If you have any questions or proceed with a body piercing, please be sure to discuss the procedure with a medical or piercing professional and get complete and clearly understood piercing aftercare instructions at that time.

Alcohol : How Badly Can It Affect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sufferers?

The wonders of alcohol.

The achilles heel for many people. The 'norm' for some others. And poison if you have CFS/PVFS/ME ...

I remember when I first got Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome/CFS back in 1995, I thought that having a drink or two wouldn't affect me any differently to my PRE-CFS days. Unfortunately I didn't realize what I was doing to myself.

I didn't know how badly alcohol can affect the severity of this CFS ...

Nowadays I don't touch alcohol at all, and haven't done so for a few years now. I'd rather see at least a few hours in the day instead of being bedridden for weeks on end because of one alcoholic drink!

Because when you have CFS/M.E., you might as well be pouring arsenic down your throat...

------SIDE NOTE-------

Okay - so that comparison might be a little 'dramatic', but you get what I mean right?

-----SIDE NOTE-------

You see when you have CFS/M.E., you are likely to develop **alcohol intolerance**...

The smallest alcoholic drink - even a tiny bit,

can send you into a relapse - as I learnt the hard way many years ago.

Having an alcoholic drink now and again was enough to tip the severity of my PVFS/CFS over the edge and put me in bed indefinitely.

When a **normal** person gets drunk they may feel a bit bad for a day or so, after which, they're back to 'normal', bouncing back and raring to go. But when a person with M.E./CFS gets drunk - or even has just one drink, they're likely to feel like 'death warmed up' for what seems like an eternity!!!

Personally, I don't actually like alcohol much so I don't miss it. But even if I did,
I have realized that alcohol no longer makes me feel the way it used to before I had CFS...

Drinking alcohol now feels like I'm feeding myself poison, and my body reacts accordingly - i.e. a flare, or worse, a relapse - and I suffer the consequences for a long, long time afterwards.

Unfortunately, most of us CFS sufferers are just not strong enough to resist the poisons of alcohol.

So for most of us, it's unfortunately a case of accepting it, or getting much, much worse.

As Dr Shepherd writes in his book 'Living With M.E.':

"Some people who previously enjoyed and tolerated regular consumption of alcohol without any adverse effects, now find that even small amounts make them extremely unwell."

-- p214, Dr Shepherd, 'Living With M.E.' --

So if you have M.E./CFS, it is likely that you may have developed an intolerance to alcohol.

And that's not forgetting that alcohol also affects the effects of antidepressants (often prescribed to CFS sufferers to treat their fatigue and to help sufferers sleep)! So if you're taking antidepressants, it's definitely something to bear in mind.

Having CFS/ME can be a very lonely and devastating experience and depression can be a very real and serious symptom for some CFS sufferers. So the last thing you need is to take substances that make you feel worse.

And guess what?

Yep, you've guess it, alcohol is also a depressant. So it's not a great thing to drink if you're depressed!

And according to Dr Shepherd, many sufferers sadly do turn to alcohol...

But alcohol is no answer. Apart from probably making you feel depressed, you could also develop an alcohol dependency!

What's more, if you **are** alcohol intolerant, then it would make it much harder for you to recover from M.E./CFS (pretty much impossible even), while you keep putting alcohol in your body.

And here's some more 'food for thought'...

When you think about how badly a CFS sufferer can be affected by **one** alcoholic drink, then how badly could alcohol be affecting you if you're drinking more???

So there you go - a whole list of reasons why you might think twice about drinking anything remotely alcoholic while you have CFS/M.E.

While you may no longer be alcohol intolerant once you have recovered from CFS/M.E., it may well be a major culprit for preventing you from **recovering** from your CFS/M.E while you still have it.

I didn't know about the possible effects of alcohol when I first had Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome ...

... and I suffered the consequences. My illness got worse. A lot worse. And I was only having a couple of drinks now and again! So I hope this article arms you with enough info for you to make an educated decision about alcohol either way.

5 Habits That Can Help You Prevent Night Sweating

People say that night sweats resulting from the after-effects of illnesses can never be tamed and it is seldom that people can sleep peacefully at night. Even though night sweats are something you cannot control especially when you have contacted health issues as that of infections, cancer, hormonal imbalances, depression, diabetes, etc., there are measures that you could take to keep yourself safe and healthy.

Not everyone may witness instant or effective results but following these tips can bring about a change in the way you sleep and preventing sweating.

Be surrounded with comfortable clothing

So love wearing sensuous nightwear to sleep while the rest find it cold during the winters and wear night suits made of flannel. These are known to trap heat and result in you sweating in the middle of the night. Consider wearing light and fluffy clothing while you sleep. You could also consider ditching the underwear while letting your body breathe. Choosing clothing made up of cotton as well as laying cotton sheets to sleep on can help you stay away from sweats at night.

Change eating habits

There are several who have this tendency of consuming alcohol at night before they sleep. Some prefer a cup of coffee or probably spicy food to finish the day with. All of these tend to trigger body temperature fluctuations, and that would result in night sweats. When you drink alcohol, the blood vessels of the body tends to dilate, and that is where you start sweating profusely.

Breathe deeply more often

It is said that the fast-paced lives that we lead has curbed the way we breathe as well. We are known to take short breaths which leads to stress, When you are stressed, you automatically tend to witness night sweats. Taking up Yoga or probably meditation where you can undergo deep breathing sessions can help you calm down and be less stressed. This can help you get back to normal and not sweat when you sleep.

Keep yourself hydrated

When we sweat, we tend to lose out a lot of water, minerals and salts from our body. When you witness night sweats, drinking a glass of water immediately can help you receive relief in multiple ways. There are times when you can get better almost immediately while at times taking sips from the glass can help you recover.

Take control of the temperature around you

When you witness sudden night sweats, ensure that the temperature of the room is brought down. It could be switching on the fan or lowering the temperature of the air conditioner; you could help yourself accordingly. Gel mattress toppers to help you stay can and cool when you are sweating. There are modern mattresses that allow you to feel cold and adjust the temperature accordingly. Buying one of these especially when you are frequent with sweating at night can help you get that required relief and not feel the discomfort that you witness when you go through night sweats.

Medication for HIV: Complete Guide

Kaletra is a medicine that is a combination of the drugs: Norvir and Lopinavir and is used for the treatment of HIV. The drug was approved by USFDA in 2000.

Human immunodeficiency virus- 1 (HIV-1) can be treated using prescription medicine Kaletra along with various antiretroviral medications. The medicine can be used for above-14 children and adults as well, although for the children under that age, it is yet unknown if Kaletra is safe for them or not.

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by the HIV virus.

General Information about Kaletra

Dosage

For adults: Two tablets two times in a day or 4 tablets at one time, it depends upon the drug resistance of HIV. The drug can be taken without or with food.

What to inform the doctor before taking Kaletra?

Inform your health care professional about all your other medical conditions and if you have any allergic reaction to the elements of Kaletra. Inform them about any preexisting health problems such as liver, heart or pancreas problems or if you're pregnant or are breastfeeding. Breastfeeding during Kaletra treatment should be completely avoided as if you have HIV-1 you risk passing it on to the baby.

Also, make sure to inform the doctor about any medications that you're taking be it vitamins, medicines or herbal supplements and also do not start any new medicines without consultation.

Side Effects

Mostly seen side effects of the drug Kaletra include headache, weakness, abnormal bowel movement, vomiting, nausea and also diarrhea while some children can develop skin rashes.

There also have been reports of Drug-induced hepatitis or liver injury in the people consuming protease inhibitors such as Kaletra. The problem was usually found in people who exhibited CD4 cells in extremely low amounts and also had hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

People can also develop serious problems involving their pancreas, which can also result in death, so inform your doctor if you had pancreatitis in the past.

The interaction of Kaletra with other medications should be observed and a person should know which medication they shouldn't take while taking Kaletra.

The changes in the rate of your heartbeat and changes in heart rhythm can occur while using Kaletra, your heart's electrical activity could be abnormal. These things can lead to extensive heart issues.

If the person already has any heart problems such as the ones giving above, they are more susceptible to affect your rhythm while taking Kaletra.

If you experience lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, or an abnormal heartbeat, visit your doctor at the instant.

The drug might also cause some changes within your immune system which will result in the surfacing of old and hidden infections as your immune system gets stronger. Consult your doctor at once if you start experiencing new symptoms.

Conclusion:

Kaletra is a drug that is used in the treatment of HIV and it should be used very carefully and you should avoid the drug if you face any side effects above and get yourself checked out instantly.

How to Fall Asleep, Naturally

Sleep is an important factor in the recovery process of intrusive anxiety. When one is plagued with exhausting symptoms of anxiety, they often find it difficult to fall asleep at night. A racing mind may become very active at the end of the day, especially when silence provides the perfect stage for worries to surface. It's not difficult to turn off a racing mind once you understand what is required to fall into a good night's rest. The bonus is you will awaken feeling calmer in the morning and more able to enjoy your day.

Regimen for Falling Asleep

The process for falling asleep at night begins in the morning hours of the day. When you awaken it is time to begin your natural regimen which will result in a sound and deep sleep at night. This is predicated upon what you do during the day and the nutrition you ingest all day long.

Science of Nutrition and Sleep: Amino acids are the precursor to Serotonin (the feel good chemical in the brain). To build amino acids one must eat a lean protein (chicken, fish, meat, dairy, etc.) with every meal and snack. To release the Serotonin, in order to feel sleepy at bedtime, it's suggested to eat a complex carbohydrate (toast, bagel, dry cereal, etc.) without a protein at this time. Result: A sleepy, calm and simple way to fall into a sound night's rest.

Exercise: The body craves movement during the day and this ensures a good night's sleep and a simple way to easily fall into sleep. Outdoor exercise is preferable because fresh air is stimulating and sunlight (even on cloudy days) boosts Serotonin in the brain. It is always brighter outdoors that indoors and this contributes to Serotonin building in the brain. Small children fall asleep as soon as their head touches down on their pillow because they play outdoors during the day. As adults we forget to "go outside and play," spending too much time at our desks, in front of computers. Take a break, early in the day and walk outdoors. Warning: It can be addictive, because you will feel better and sleep more soundly at night.

Lighting: Lighting plays a large role in feeling sleepy by bedtime. The sun goes down and the bright lights go on in our homes, malls and streets. This interferes with the body's production of Melatonin, which in turn interferes with our ability to fall asleep. Early evening is the time to turn down the lights. Allow the body to adjust to night and it will naturally begin producing more Melatonin, giving you the naturally sleepy sensation. Also, if you awaken during the night, don't reach for the bathroom overhead light, which will instantly cut off the production of Melatonin? Try a softer light to keep the sleepy sensations going without much interruption.

Bedroom Environment: The bedroom should become a cozy and calm place that naturally induces a relaxed sensation in both mind and body. A cooler temperature should prevail in the bedroom because the body temperature falls just before falling asleep. This is why we recommend cracking the window a bit to allow this process to take place within a cooler environment.

Mindset: Your mindset is everything when going to bed at night. If you worry all day long about falling asleep at night, you might be training your brain to worry, which is counterproductive to relaxation and sleep. Being completely relaxed is about letting go. It's the absence of "trying" to do anything. In fact, giving yourself permission not to sleep will actually ensure you falling to sleep much more rapidly. It's a paradox and an old trick that works incredibly well.

Listening: In order to cancel out the noise in your head, caused by a racing mind, you might want to focus on outside sounds. We all have experienced those far away sounds, way in the distance, that surround the home and filter in if we pay attention. Birds, trees rustling, a train in the distance, rain on the roof and all the other sounds of nature and even the city. This takes your mind out of your inward thoughts and gives it something neutral to focus upon. This neutrality is perfect for letting go and dozing into sleep.

Learning to value and protect your sleep makes it a healthier and more nurturing experience. With a few simple changes, sleeping well becomes your new habit. This is a behavior that is worth engaging in and will bring you extraordinary benefits. It's the pure and natural approach to feeling stronger, aids in eliminating intrusive anxiety and provides an experience that continues to build a stronger mind and body. Your body, your mind and your entire sense of well-being will benefit in a myriad of ways. You'll not only find that it's easier to fall asleep but look forward to your new regimen of rest and relaxation

What Is Insulin Pen and Its Use?

What is insulin?

Insulin pen is a device which is used to inject insulin hormone into the bloodstream to control type-1 diabetes, which is a medical condition that occurs due to impairment in glucose levels in the body. Before getting to know about insulin pen, we must know about insulin and its connection with diabetes.

Insulin is a hormone which is secreted by the pancreas, a gland which is located in the abdomen behind the stomach. It is responsible for secreting enzymes and hormones that are essential for our survival. Among those hormones insulin plays an important role in regulating blood sugar/glucose levels in the body. When we eat food, it is broken and converted into glucose in our stomach. We get energy from glucose, which is a type of sugar. This glucose enters into our bloodstream with the help of insulin and it is only because of insulin that our cells are able to absorb glucose and store energy. Any impairment in insulin secretions can lead to diabetes.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a metabolic disease which is caused due to the imbalance of glucose/sugar levels in the body. There are two types of diabetes

1. Type -1 Diabetes

In type-1 diabetes, insulin is not secreted by the pancreas in required amounts due to the failure of beta cells which are responsible for insulin secretion. And hence glucose remains in the blood stream without entering the cells.

2. Type -2 Diabetes

It is caused due to insulin resistance where our body doesn't respond to the orders of insulin and hence glucose remains in the bloodstream.

Why to use insulin pen?

Insulin pens are mainly used for curing type-1 diabetes. With the help of these pens, we are providing insulin to our body through external means and this helps to avoid any complications that can be caused due to lack of insulin in our body. One must not neglect the harmful effects of diabetes because high levels of glucose/sugar in the bloodstream can be toxic and harmful to the body. If ignored, it may lead to severe health issues and sometimes even death. Insulin pen is the best remedy to cure type-1 diabetes.

Insulin pen

Insulin pen is a device which is used to inject insulin to control glucose/sugar levels in the body. It consists of a cartridge in which insulin is present and a dial which is used to set the required dosage. It is injected with the help of disposable needles. There are mainly two types

1. Durable pens

2. Prefilled pens

Durable pens/reusable pens use a replaceable cartridge. Here, when the cartridge is empty, a new cartridge filled with insulin is replaced in the place of old cartridge which should be disposed after it is empty.

Prefilled pens are disposable pens which are discarded once the insulin cartridge is empty.

What is the use of insulin pen?

Insulin pens are very much reliable when compared to traditional vial and syringe method of injecting insulin. These pens are portable, easy to use with high levels of accuracy in dosage and it has gotten positive feedback from patients who are satisfied with the risk-free treatment. Deployment should be necessary because traditional methods of injecting insulin has the risk of infecting patients. Also, they can be used easily by patients with minimum instructions because its design is user friendly and anyone will be able to use it.

Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Best Supplement for Prolonged Workouts

These days people love to find some of the best supplements for themselves, and it is important to not only help in having better nutritional addition to the diet but also for better health and growth. Though a balanced diet is something that can satisfy every nutritional requirement of the body, at times food may not be enough. For this, one may need something extra like dietary supplements. One such popular supplements that many opt for are branched-chain amino acids.

What are branched-chain amino acids?

Branched-chain amino acids or BCAAs are chain structures of some amino acids. They are usually found in food and can be taken in the form of supplements as well. Branched-chain amino acids are crucial for one's body because this is what is burned to produce energy. Amino acids valine, isoleucine and leucine is formed into a chain-like structure and that is why it is named as BCAA. Today you can find several BCAA supplements in the markets that will help in fulfilling the amino acid need in the body.

Natural sources of BCAA

Many think that supplements are the only way to get the branched-chain amino acids, but that is not the case. Several natural foods are rich sources of branched-chain amino acids like:

• Lentils
• Chicken/eggs/fish
• Soy proteins and whey
• Milk
• Chickpeas
• Pumpkin seeds
• Whole wheat
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Brown rice

When BCCA is needed?

Most of the time the BCAA supplements are taken by the athletes and sportspersons who need to recover from rigorous workout sessions and games. They are not meant to enhance the performance, but instead helps make the muscles more adept to workout. As the muscles get tired and worn out during workouts, these supplements help in recovering from muscle fatigue and tiredness. There are certain times when the BCAA are also used as therapeutic options to treat brain disorders of some type, muscle wasting and loss of appetite.

BCAA is also effective in increasing the appetite in those who are malnourished or in cancer patients. Depending on what is the objective of taking BCAA, the dosages tend to change as well.

Benefits of BCCA

Some of the advantages of taking BCCA supplements are:

• Improved aerobic and anaerobic performance can be improved and thus is good for those who are speed athletes or sportspersons like cyclists.

• Daily consumption can reduce the fatigue of the muscles. Also, it can help in delaying the fatigue time if you are working out for a longer time, as the BCAA acts as a source of energy.

• BCCA supplements also help in making the immune system stronger and better. As continuous training at high velocity can lead to immune suppression, BCCA can help in keeping the immune cells in the gut functional.

Lastly, the main reason why BCCA supplements are common for the weightlifters is their capability to synthesize muscle protein. The leucine that is found in BCAA is the main source for starting muscle protein synthesis.