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Scott Welch
BASc. (Nutrition)
Scott Welch has devoted his career studying performance enhancement and weight loss through dietary intervention. He received a bachelor of applied science degree in Nutrition from Ryerson University and later completed a post-graduate certificate in advertising. He’s had countless interactions with leading scientists, doctors, and hundreds of trainers from around the world, giving him a unique perspective that others lack. Welch founded MUSCLE INSIDER in 2009.
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Cost And Quality Of Amino Acids
I’m taking amino acid pills after training, but they cost way too much! Are all brands of amino acids of the same quality, as I’ve noticed some cost more?
The most disgusting thing I’ve learned about supplements in a while took place last year at conference in Las Vegas. The topic of discussion was how amino acids were made. Now I’ve always believed that manufacturers just took protein powder, hydrolyzed it, and then added extra enzymes to cleave the residue into free-form amino acids. Well, I stopped by the booth of Ajinomoto (who are based in Japan and are one of the largest supplier of amino acids in the world) and learned something shocking! I’m told that many Chinese manufacturing companies make amino acids by taking human hair and bird feathers (yes, bird feathers) and treating them with an acid that breaks them down into amino acids! Talk about YUUUUK! What’s worse is that a great number of amino acid supplements are made by this method. Like I’ve always said, when it comes to supplements, you always get what you pay for.
Check out this article about Amino Acids, and how to supplement with them!
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