Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, or AAKG for short, has become popular for its ability to increase production of the messenger molecule, Nitric Oxide (NO).
The key benefit of Nitric Oxide to athletes is it's ability to relax smooth muscles, thereby increasing blood flow to the muscles.
AAKG is most often taken by power athletes and bodybuilders prior to training, to increase Nitric Oxide levels- providing increased muscle pump (which may increase nutrient transport to muscles), plus greater strength, energy and endurance.
