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Let’s take a more in
depth look at VasoCharge’s ingredients.
CreaSci™ Blend
(Creatine Monohydrate, Di Creatine Malate)
Creatine is used
in the high-energy phosphate or ATP-PCr system to regenerate ATP. ATP,
the body's main source of energy, is a molecule of adenosine (adenine +
the sugar ribose) linked to three phosphate molecules by high-energy
bonds. Breaking of the two outer bonds results in the release of energy.
When the most outer bond is broken, the energy is released and ADP and
Pi are left behind. Creatine, which is bonded to a phosphate ion,
transfers energy to the ADP and Pi molecule by breaking its own bond.
This regenerates the ATP molecule, which means one now has more energy
to use. Skeletal muscle has a limited storage of creatine. Therefore
supplementing with creatine increases your ability to form ATP and
therefore increases the available energy for exercise (Casey et al. 1996
& 2000). Creatine has been shown to:
Increase muscle size and strength (Willoughby, 2001)
Increase power output (Becque, 2000)
Increase high-intensity exercise performance (Tarnopolsky, 2000)
Increase work capacity (Rico-Sanz, 2000)
Creatine is one of the most scientifically proven-effective supplements
on the market, with creatine monohydrate being the form used in most
studies.
VasoRush™ Blend
Citrulline Malate, L-Arginine Alpha KetoGlutarate 2:1, (Di-L-Arginine)-L-Malate,
Citric Acid, (Di-L-Arginine) Orotate
The rate-limiting
step of amino acid uptake into skeletal muscle is the transportation of
the amino acids through the blood to the skeletal muscle, which is
governed by blood flow (Wolfe, 2004). NO vasodilates blood vessels,
thereby increasing blood flow. This increase when combined with
exercises means greater blood flow and greater amino acid deliver and
uptake in the working skeletal muscle. Exercise itself results in an
increase in NO production, and the increased blood flow created by
exercise is believed to be linked to the increase in protein synthesis
post workout (Douglas et al., 2004). Di-Arginine Orotate, AAKG,
Di-Arginine Malate, and Citrulline Malate all increase NO production and
blood flow to skeletal muscle.
Citrulline-Malate has been shown to increase the rate of oxidative ATP
production during exercise and the rate of phosphocreatine replenishment
post exercise (Bendahan, 2002). Increasing the rate of ATP production
during exercise would increase performance and energy.
Citrulline-Malate also has anti-fatigue properties due to its ability to
decrease ammonia levels and prevent against metabolic acidosis (Callis,
1991). Decreasing the sensation of fatigue would allow one to workout
harder and longer, and thereby burn more calories and lose more fat.
Both Citric Acid and Malic Acid (Malate) are intermediates in the Kreb’s
cycle, which produces ATP. Adding citric acid and malic acid to
VasoXplode aids in ATP production.
H-Primer Blend
(Beta-Alanine, NAC)
Beta-Alanine
It has been shown that skeletal muscle carnosine levels are correlated
with performance during high-intensity exercise (Suzuki, 2002).
Carnosine is an important metabolic buffer in skeletal muscle (Suzuki,
2002), which means it helps maintain the acid-base balance in the
presence of high H+ concentrations. High levels of H+ during exercise
cause fatigue and decrease performance.
Beta-alanine is one of the two amino acids (histidine being the other)
that makes up the dipeptide carnosine (L-beta-alanyl-L-histidine).
Growing research shows Beta-alanine to be a very effective performance
enhancers and lean mass building supplement. Research shows:
Beta-Alanine
availability is the limiting factor in muscle carnosine synthesis (Hill,
2007).
Muscle carnosine levels were higher after 10 weeks of beta-alanine
supplementation than after 4 weeks, showing that beta-alanine’s effects
are best experienced over long term supplementation (Hill, 2007).
Beta-alanine supplementation increases total work done during aerobic
exercise (Hill, 2007).
Beta-alanine enhances endurance performance
(Zoeller, 2006)
Beta-Alanine delays the onset of neuromuscular fatigue (Stout, 2006)
Adding beta-alanine to creatine supplementation leads to
greater increases in lean mass than
creatine alone (Hoffman, 2006).
It is clear that current research shows Beta-Alanine to be an effective
performance enhancer and enhances lean mass gains when combined with
creatine.
NAC
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is derived from the non-essential amino acid
cysteine. Because cysteine is very unstable, supplementing with NAC
allows one to get the benefits of cysteine. NAC is an antioxidant itself
(Aruoma, 1989) and is also used to synthesize the antioxidant
glutathoine. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and also regenerates
vitamin C and E (Bounous, 1999)
Since intense exercise depletes glutathione (Sen, 1999), supplementation
of NAC can is beneficial to increase glutathione levels. Oxidative
stress caused by free radicals (H+), causes fatigue and muscular
soreness. Supplementing with NAC will enhance
athletic performance by scavenging these free radicals
(Lands, 1999).
BrainDrive Blend
(N-Acetyl Tyrosine, ALCAR, Caffeine)
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acids used to make the catecholamine
neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, thyroid
hormones, and the skin pigment melanin. Stress, such as exercise,
depletes the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
Tyrosine supplementation has been shown to:
Decrease the
negative effects of stress (Banderet, 1989)
Decrease fatigue and increase cognitive performance (Neri, 1995)
Decrease cardiovascular stress and enhance cognitive activity (Dollins,
1995)
ALCAR
The amino acid L-Carnitine plays a vital role in energy metabolism,
specifically the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria where they
can be oxidized. ALCAR is the acetylated form of carnitine and is the
most popular form of supplemental carnitine. ALCAR is a potent
antioxidant shown to have anti-aging, cardio-protective, cognitive
enhancing, and adaptogen properties. ALCAR increases exercise
performance by
Increasing fat
oxidation (Hongu, 2003)
Decreasing muscle soreness (Giamberardino, 1996)
Decreasing lactic acid accumulation (Siliprandi, 1990).
Caffeine
Caffeine, a plant alkaloid belonging to the drug class methylxanthines
and is found in natural sources such as coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa
beans, and other plants, is the world’s most widely used stimulant.
Caffeine is a Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant shown to delay
fatigue and improve cognitive performance.
Caffeine acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist. Adenosine decreases
the release of stimulatory/excitatory neurotransmitters (i.e.
norepinephrine [NE]). Therefore, blocking the adenosine receptor allows
a greater excitation to occur by increasing NE’s ability to activate the
adrenergic receptors.
Caffeine inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE), causing a build-up of cAMP
levels and greater effect of NE on fatty acid lipolysis. PDE blunts
lipolysis; therefore inhibiting PDE allows lipolysis to proceed at an
accelerated rate. The end result is there are more fatty acids available
for oxidation after consumption of caffeine, which is one of the ways
caffeine is believes to increase performance.
D,L-Phenylalanine
D,L-Phenylalanine is a 50/50 mix of D-Phenylalanine and L-Phenylalanine.
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid while D-Phenylalanine is a
non-protein amino acid that is not used in protein synthesis.
Phenylalanine can be metabolized to PEA and is also a precursor for
norepinephrine and dopamine.
B-Vitamins
(50mg B6, 50mg B5, 100 mcg B12, 75mg Niacin)
The B vitamins are
essential to whole body energy metabolism, the included B vitamins in
VasoXplode ensure your body has what it needs to perform at its full
potential.
Wrap-Up
VasoCharge is
formulated to allow you to increase the intensity of your workouts while
delaying fatigue, which results in greater progress being made.
VasoCharge increases energy production and power output, decreases H+
accumulation and fatigue, and increases blood flow and the deliver of
amino acids to skeletal muscle, making it an all-in-one pre-workout
powerhouse.
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