Alpha Ketoglutarate (AKG)

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Alpha Ketoglutarate (AKG) for Sports & Fitness

AKG (alpha-ketoglutarate) is the nitrogen-free portion of the amino acids known as glutamine and glutamic acid. It is formed in the Krebs cycle, the energy-producing process that occurs in most body cells. AKG is used by cells during growth and in healing from injuries and other wounds, and is especially important in the healing of muscle tissue. A controlled study found that intravenous AKG prevented a decline in protein synthesis in the muscles of patients recovering from surgery. For these reasons, it has been speculated that oral AKG supplements might help improve strength or muscle-mass gains by weightlifters, but no research has been done to test this theory.

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Alpha Ketoglutarate Akg has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Used for	Amount	Why
Athletic Performance	Refer to label instructions	[1 star] AKG is used by cells during growth and is especially important in healing muscle tissue. It has been speculated that AKG supplements might help improve strength or muscle-mass gains by weight lifters. Learn More
Close Athletic Performance AKG (alpha-ketoglutarate) is used by cells during growth and in healing from injuries and other wounds,⁵ and is especially important in the healing of muscle tissue.⁶ A controlled study found that intravenous AKG prevented a decline in protein synthesis in the muscles of patients recovering from surgery.⁷^{, 8} For these reasons, it has been speculated that oral AKG supplements might help improve strength or muscle-mass gains by weight lifters, but no research has been done to test this theory. Learn More
Pre- and Post-Surgery Health	Refer to label instructions	[1 star] AKG is used by cells during growth and in healing from injuries and other wounds, and is especially important in the healing of muscle tissue. Learn More
Close Pre- and Post-Surgery Health AKG (alpha-ketoglutarate) is used by cells during growth and in healing from injuries and other wounds,⁹ and is especially important in the healing of muscle tissue.¹⁰ Controlled studies have found intravenous AKG helpful for supporting protein synthesis, which often declines as a result of surgery, and for protecting the heart muscle from damage during heart surgery,¹¹ but no research has investigated whether oral AKG would be similarly effective. Learn More

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Alpha Ketoglutarate (AKG)

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Alpha Ketoglutarate Akg has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Athletic Performance

Pre- and Post-Surgery Health