AstraGin® is a patented, 100% natural compound that is derived from Astragalus Root Extract. It is clinically proven to increase the absorption of many vital nutrients—which we’ll explore below—as well as promote a healthy gut environment (where nutrient absorption takes place).
As it pertains to promoting muscle health—where AstraGin® really shines—a big part of maintaining that muscle health is taking the right balance of amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, and other nutrients. AstraGin helps the body more readily absorb amino acids and other nutrients.
Does AstraGin® Help Improve Overall Health?
Fun fact: 70% of your body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, and virtually your entire immune system is housed in the gut, too. On top of this, nutrient absorption happens in the gut! Because of this, it’s important to keep your gut health in tip top shape. More specifically, it’s important to keep the microbiome—the healthy bacteria and organisms that live in your gut—healthy and flourishing. AstraGin® helps with this by restoring the integrity of your gut wall and increasing the communication between the microbiome in your gut and your overall immune system.
Ultimately, AstraGin® helps enhance the absorption of essential amino acids necessary for overall gut and muscle health. It increases the rate of absorption of/by:
- Arginine: 67%
- Agmatine: 36%
- ß-Alanine: 25%
- Citrulline: 45%
- Creatine: 33%
- Leucine: 58%
- Peptides: 41%
- Tryptophan: 53%
- Circumin: 92%
- Vitamins (such as folate): 50%
- Glucosamine: 23%
- ATP (in the liver): 18%
Instead of interfering with the body’s natural absorption methods, AstraGin® simply enhances what the body is already doing.
AstraGin® and Protein Synthesis
In addition to helping your body absorb amino acids, it also improves overall protein synthesis in your muscles—especially when it’s added to protein! The mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) pathway is proven to be one of the most successful pathways to muscle growth, and leucine activates complex muscle-building pathways via mTOR. AstraGin® is shown to increase intestinal leucine absorption by 58% in just 15 minutes! Because of its ability to support your body’s absorption of these essential amino acids, it can benefit your overall muscle synthesis and growth.
AstraGin® and Muscle Health PLUS®
In combination with the other high-quality ingredients in Muscle Health PLUS®, AstraGin® plays an important part in overall muscle health by improving the absorption of amino acids, peptides, folate, glucosamine, and other amino acids. Additionally, it helps improve protein synthesis in the muscles. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, prefer light exercise, or just looking to help combat age-related muscle mass decline, Muscle Health PLUS® can help support your overall muscle health and it's the perfect supplement to add to your wellness regimen!
