Adenosine triphosphate, orATP, is the main energy source that keeps our bodies alive. In fact, if your body isn't constantly producing it, you're...well...you're clinically dead.
ATP has long been thought of as a chemical the body creates from other nutrients, not a substance that can be taken as a supplement. But taking ATP pills or powders could benefit your workouts.
What Is ATP?
ATP has three phosphate groups (tri-phosphate) in each molecule. When these groups are removed from the molecule, a huge amount of energy is released. Your body uses the energy to carry out a number of critical processes. These include the transportation of protein and lipids (fat) into and out of your cells, communication between cells, DNA and RNA synthesis, and—last, but not least—the muscle contractions that make movement possible.
How ATP Works to Give You Energy
As you use your muscles, your body creates new ATP to keep up with energy demand. But muscle tissue can only store enough of it...
Source: Your Expert Guide To ATP Supplementation
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