What is Muscle Catabolism?
Muscle catabolism is the process by which the body breaks down muscle tissue to release amino acids, which can then be used for energy or to produce other molecules necessary...
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Who Is Fuel Up?
Fuel-Up by Kcal is your trusted source for high-quality, clean, and effective supplements – the same standards you’ve come to expect from Kcal’s healthy restaurants and meal plans.
We’re driven by the belief that accessible, affordable health and fitness supplements can transform your well-being and elevate your athletic performance.
One Simple Goal
Make premium fitness and nutrition supplements more accessible to anyone striving for a healthier lifestyle. We aspire to be the leading locally-grown fitness supplement provider in the UAE.
Constant improvement is at the heart of what we do. We are continually refining and upgrading our product range to ensure they meet our standards of excellence. For us, it’s a never-ending process of testing, learning, and creating something even better with each iteration.
Our Story
Founded by Andreas Borgmann, Fuel-Up by Kcal was born out of a need for supplements that matched the quality and ethos of Kcal’s healthy meals.
Fuel-Up is all about sourcing the highest-quality fitness supplements, rigorously testing them, and ensuring they taste fantastic.
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The Best UAE Supplements for HYROX
The Best UAE Supplements for HYROX
Check out the list of Fuel-Up's recommended supplements that will bolster and improve HYROX performance.
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What is Muscle Protein Synthesis
What is Muscle Protein Synthesis
Muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is the process by which the body repairs and builds new muscle proteins, especially after physical activity like resistance exercise. This process is crucial for muscle...
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What is the mTOR Pathway?
What is the mTOR Pathway?
The mTOR pathway (mechanistic or mammalian target of rapamycin) is a crucial signalling pathway in the body that plays a significant role in regulating cell growth, protein synthesis and metabolism. It...
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What is Valine?
What is Valine?
Valine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), along with leucine and isoleucine, and one of the nine essential amino acids. Since the body cannot produce valine on...
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What is Isoleucine?
What is Isoleucine?
Isoleucine is one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), along with leucine and valine, and one of the nine essential amino acids, meaning it must be obtained through diet...
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What is Leucine?
What is Leucine?
Leucine is one of the nine essential amino acids, meaning the body cannot produce it and must obtain it through diet or supplements. It is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA),...
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What is BCAA Powder or BCAAs?
What is BCAA Powder or BCAAs?
BCAA powder refers to a supplement containing Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs), which are essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. They must be obtained from the diet...
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