Peer Reviewed Studies
Through months of research, we created a supplement to save you the time of figuring out the most effective way to improve overall health and performance ... but what do the studies say?
Creatine Monohydrate
What is it?
- Creatine is a non-essential nutrient that is endogenously synthesized (about 1 g/d) and also ingested through the diet (about 1 g/d). Creatine is heavily concentrated in animal muscle (e.g. meat and fish), which is the primary dietary source for omnivores. Muscle and blood creatine levels are reduced in vegetarians who consume little in the diet.1
- Most creatine is stored in skeletal muscle where it exists in free (i.e. creatine) and phosphorylated (i.e. phosphorylcreatine) forms. Creatine and phosphorylcreatine provide energy to support brief, intense exercise. Although the rate of energy production from muscle creatine is very high, storage capacity is very limited. There is enough creatine in skeletal muscle to support about 8 to 10 seconds of maximal exercise. Creatine monohydrate is a dietary supplement that, when ingested in accordance with current guidelines, can increase skeletal muscle creatine and phosphorylcreatine and subsequently improve high-intensity exercise performance.
RedNite® (Beetroot Powder)
What is it?
- Dietary nitrate may be used to enhance the availability in the body of a molecule called nitric oxide (NO). NO is important for a variety of functions that are essential to life, and important to exercise performance, including the regulation of blood pressure and blood flow, mitochondrial respiration, muscle contraction and immune function.
- In our bodies, nitrate is produced continuously because it is formed when the amino acid, arginine, is oxidized to generate NO. Until recently, it was believed that this nitrate had no biological function, but it has now been discovered that it can be recycled to form NO. Specifically, nitrate can be converted into nitrite (this process relies principally on the action of bacteria in the mouth) and then to NO. This nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway might be particularly important when oxygen is in short supply such as in muscle during exercise.
L - Theanine
What is it?
- L-Theanine is found naturally in tea leaves. It is well absorbed from the intestine and can cross the blood brain barrier. Putative biological activities include relaxation and cognitive enhancement.
- The rationale is thatl-theanine increases alpha brain waves in the brain, which is associated with relaxation and selective attention. However, human research is scant and more of it is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action and potential side effects.
L-Carnitine
What is it?
- L-carnitine is derived from the amino acids lysine and methionine within the human body but can also be ingested from animal products. A deficiency of carnitine is rare, even in vegans. Carnitine is stored within the heart and skeletal muscles, and has several roles.
- An obligatory component of the transfer process for fatty acids from the bloodstream into muscle mitochondria for use as fuel. Buffers excess acetyl-CoA within the mitochondria in order to maintain the rate of fuel delivery from carbohydrate during prolonged endurance exercise and reduce lactate accumulation during high intensity exercise. May play an anti-oxidant role to help muscle recovery and reduce muscle protein breakdown following intense exercise such as heavy training loads or repeated competition performance over short time periods.
L-Arginine
What is it?
- L-Arginine, an endogenous amino acid, is a safe substance that can be found in food. The compound is involved in synthesis of various products responsible for regulatory functions in the body. Particularly noteworthy is, among others, nitric oxide, a signaling molecule regulating carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
- The increasing experimental and clinical data indicate that L-arginine supplementation may be helpful in managing disturbed metabolism in obesity, regulate arterial blood pressure or alleviate type 2 diabetes symptoms, but the mechanisms underlying these effects have not been sufficiently elucidated.
L-Taurine
What is it?
- Taurine, a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid, has attracted significant attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. Found in various foods and often used in energy drinks and supplements, taurine has been studied extensively to understand its impact on human physiology.
- Taurine plays a crucial role in cardiovascular physiology. Numerous studies have investigated the potential cardioprotective effects of taurine, focusing on its impact on blood pressure, cardiac contractility, and vascular function. It may help reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension and improve endothelial function, leading to enhanced vascular health.
Pomegranate Fruit Powder
What is it?
- The by-products or residues of pomegranate fruit (seeds, pomace, and peel) are reported to contain bioactive compounds, including phenolic and polyphenolic compounds, dietary fibre, complex polysaccharides, minerals, vitamins, etc.
- Such compounds extracted from the by-products of pomegranate can be used as functional ingredients or food additives to harness the antioxidant, antimicrobial potential, or as substitutes for fat, and protein in various muscle food products.