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GABA
(gamma-aminobutyric acid) commonly called the body’s natural tranquilizer, GABA
is an amino acid produced in the brain. It acts as a neurotransmitter and helps
to keep stress-related nerve impulses at bay.
Gastrocnemius:
the powerful heart or diamond shaped muscle at the back of
the lower leg that alone with the soleous give the ability to raise up on toes
also see calf muscle
Giant Sets:
a form of superset where four or more movement are done for the same muscle
group.
Glucagons:
a protein hormone and that
promotes an increase in the sugar content of the blood by increasing the rate of
glycogen breakdown in the liver
Glucose:
A simple sugar that is the main source of energy for the
body.
Glutamine: A
non-essential amino acid, glutamine is considered to be a brain fuel. Glutamine
has been used therapeutically for alcoholism, mild depression and to reduce the
craving for sweets. Glutamine is very important in the functioning of the
metabolism and muscle maintenance. Glutamine supplementation can help prevent
muscle and other tissue breakdown by providing the body with nitrogen and fuel
Glycemic Index (GI):
A measuring system to find the extent of which various foods raise the blood
sugar level. The benchmark is white bread, which has a GI of 100. The higher the
score, the greater the extents of blood sugar raise. E.g. Dextrose scores 138
(HIGH) whereas fructose 31 (LOW).
Glycogen:
is the main form of carbohydrate storage
in animals and occurs primarily in the liver and muscle tissue. It is readily
converted to glucose as needed by the body to satisfy
its energy needs. Also called animal starch.
Growth Hormone:
A naturally released anabolic hormone by the pituitary gland. It
promotes muscle growth and the breakdown of body fat for energy; unfortunately
it is greatly reduced after the age of about 20
Guggulsterones: Traditionally used to treat arthritis, obesity, and
other disorders, guggul has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides
and to stimulate thyroid activity in a few small studies.
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