Arginine is a non-essential amino acid that is needed by the body for the proper functioning of the liver, skin, joints, and muscles. It helps improve the immune system by increasing the T-lyphocytes output from the thymus gland. Arginine also neutralizes the effects of ammonia and toxic substances by detoxifying the liver. It is beneficial to most athletes particularly body builders because arginine helps in the production of creatine in the body and stimulates the excretion of growth hormones that aids in the development of muscle mass. It also helps improve the metabolism and in fat loss. Arginine also promotes the healing and repair of damaged tissues.

Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in the development of the human body. It is common knowledge that calcium is important in preventing osteoporosis. However, calcium also provides structural support in the development of muscles. Deficiency in calcium could cause obesity because it triggers the release of parathyroid hormone that stimulates the production of fats in the body and inhibits its breakdown. It also reduces the blood pressure. Calcium also has the ability to fight colon cancer by binding itself with cancer cells to inhibit its growth and progression. It is also beneficial to women suffering from PMS or premenstrual syndrome such as depression, mood swings, anxiety, water retention, breast tenderness, and headaches.

Calcium HMB (ß-Hydroxy ß-methylbutyric acid) is a metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine. It is naturally produced in human body and small quantities can also be found in grapefruit, alfalfa, and catfish. Calcium HMB is used as a supplement because research has shown it to Increase sarcolemmal integrity via conversion to HMG-CoA and to enhance protein synthesis. It also helps in depression of protein degradation through inhibition of the ubiquitin pathway. Calcium HMB is proved to help muscle formulation so it is given to patients with HIV or AIDS and trauma victims with severe injuries. It is also used in treatment of cancer.

Glutamine is an important amino acid formed by the body and obtained through various diets. It is formed in the lungs and mainly stored in the muscles of the body. Many immunity cells rely on glutamine for energy. It removes excess ammonia from the body and is required for normal functioning of the brain and digestion. Glutamine levels are reduced by certain medical conditions, such as injuries, surgery, stress and infections. Thus reduction in levels of glutamine slows the healing process. For people who exercise a lot, glutamine supplements may be used for recovery of over stressed muscles. Proteins from plants and animals like milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, pork and poultry, beef, ricotta cheese, raw parsley, cabbage, raw spinach, etc are an excellent source of Glutamine.

Taurine is an amino acid found within muscle tissue. It is the second most abundant amino acid found in the body.