AKG is the nitrogen-free part of the amino acid glutamine and a natural byproduct of human metabolism. AKG is involved in the citrate cycle in the mitochondria and thus in energy production; if the citrate cycle is slowed down, the breakdown of fatty acids becomes inhibited and energy production is reduced. AKG also plays a role in the balance of nitrogen and ammonia as well as in amino acid biosynthesis (i.e., the formation of proteins). The proteinogenic amino acid L-glutamine is formed from AKG and ammonia. L-glutamine is mainly used up during sports, but also during stress and infections. Alpha-ketoglutarate alone or in combination with the amino acid arginine is particularly popular amongst athletes and bodybuilders. Organs that are particularly rich in AKG are the gastrointestinal tract, liver, skeletal muscles, heart, brain and fatty tissues. Levels of AKG decrease with age. Our innovative mixture of calcium and alpha-ketoglutarate ensures that alpha-ketoglutarate remains in the digestive tract for longer, thus increasing its bioavailability in the body.
Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate
(CaAKG)
Bundle
SKU
N8319CDE-bundle
Our calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG) is particularly suitable for athletes and has a particularly high purity with at least 99% AKG. Each PEG- and carrageenan-free HPMC capsule contains 500mg Ca-AKG. Vegan. 2x120 capsules
- Calcium alpha-ketoglutarate: high-quality compound of calcium and alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
- Particularly high purity (at least 99% CaAKG)
- High bioavailability of alpha-ketoglutarate due to the combination with calcium
- Full 500mg CaAKG per capsule
- In pure HPMC capsules without carrageenans or PEG for easy dosing
- Particularly suitable for athletes
- Recommended intake: take 2 capsules daily with plenty of liquid before or with a meal