L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine, commonly known as Branched Chain Amino Acids or BCAAs, cannot be produced by the body and must be consumed through diet or dietary supplements. They are essential to building and maintaining muscle tissue and have long been used by athletes and other active individuals to activate protein synthesis and reduce muscle breakdown caused by intense training or physical activity.Vegetarian BCAA 1,000 mg- Branch Chain Amino Acids with Glutamine and B VitaminsBCAA's and Glutamine are essential to building and maintaining muscle tissue.BCAA's activate protein synthesis and reduce muscle breakdown caused by intense training or physical activity.Glutamine is the most abundant building block of protein in the body. The body can make enough glutamine for its regular needs. But during times of extreme stress (i.e. after intense exercise or an injury), your body may need more glutamine than it can make. Glutamine plays a major role in helping your muscles repair themselves after stressPubChem notes that one of the main roles L-glutamine plays in muscle recovery is moving nitrogen atoms from wherever they are to where they are needed. To build muscle, you need to maintain a positive nitrogen balance. After a heavy workout, rushing nitrogen to your damaged muscles stimulates tissue repair. If glutamine is lacking in the body, the damaged tissue may stay damaged because it doesn't have the materials to rebuild.
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Background:
Maximizing a work out and achieving desired results is the goal of both weekend warriors and trained athletes alike. It extends far beyond the physical preparation of warming up the muscles, stretching and ensuring that the body has had sufficient rest. Addressing the body’s nutritional requirements is of equal importance to ensure that the physical demands made during moderate to intense work outs will not result in poor performance or injury. Clean Fit™ PRE-Workout formula was specifically designed to incorporate scientifically validated ingredients in a delicious citrus splash flavor that’s not only fast acting but easy to use. The combination of creatine, beta-alanine, arginine, Kreb Cycle intermediates, guarana, alpha lipoic acid and citrulline helps to promote strength, endurance and energy during a workout while providing crucial antioxidant protection.
Features:
Free of hormones, steroids and artificial stimulants
Delicious citrus splash flavor
Contains no preservatives, artificial flavors or sweeteners
Clinically tested beta-alanine from CarnoSyn®
Fast acting and easy to use
Gluten free
Benefits:
Creatine monohydrate provides energy to the muscle. It improves power, strength, increased muscle size (lean muscle growth) and increased repititions.*
Citrulline malate supports the body in optimizing blood flow. Studies show that it can reduce the sensation of fatigue as well as increase ATP production. It also plays a role in the urea cycle, which helps to support normal, healthy lactic acid levels during workouts.*
Alpha lipoic acid acts as an antioxidant and an “insulin mimicker”, it has been shown to increase glucose uptake by muscle cells and decrease glucose uptake by fat cells. Meaning more muscle, less fat.*
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate (AAK) increases nitric oxide levels creating an environment for muscle growth in the body by increasing the volume of blood flowing through muscle tissue. Leading to greater strength, improved muscle recovery, and increased endurance.*
By boosting carnosine levels with beta-alanine, muscle fibers can stay in an optimal pH range making them better able to maintain maximum strength and endurance throughout the workout session which helps to support new muscle development .*
The Kreb’s cycle intermediates metabolize acetyl coenzyme A into citric acid which, in turn, produces tissue fuel. Interactions between the amino acids and the Kreb’s cycle are suggested to play a central role in the energy metabolism of the exercising muscle.*
Caffeine works as a metabolic stimulant by releasing fatty acids into the blood stream to be used as energy. *
Ingredients
Product Color:
Off White
Pure Powder
Muscle Fuel*
Lean Mass*
Creatine is a compound that occurs naturally in the body, primarily in skeletal muscle. Creatine’s function is to serve as a precursor to adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the form of chemical energy used by all cells.* Body stores of creatine create a pool of readily available ATP for energy, which is necessary for fueling quick bursts of power and strength.* Studies have demonstrated that creatine supplementation can help to maintain existing muscle tissue, support the growth and development of lean mass, and promote optimal performance during short bouts of intense exercise.* NOW® Creatine Monohydrate has no additives or preservatives.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
This product is sold by weight not volume.
Supplement Facts:
Supplement Facts
Serving Size:
1 1/2 Level Teaspoons (approx. 5 g)
Servings Per Container:
about 45
Description
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value
Creatine Monohydrate
5 g (5,000 mg)
**Daily Value not established.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: None.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (especially kidney condition). Keep out of reach of children.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
This product is sold by weight not volume.
Packaged and quality tested in the USA.
Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.
Suggested Usage:
Mix 1 1/2 level teaspoons in fruit juice or other sweetened liquid 3 to 4 times daily, before and after exercise, for the first 7 days. Thereafter, for maintenance use, consume 1 to 3 times daily. Allow 3 to 4 hours between doses. For continuous use beyond 28 days, use one serving daily. Consume plenty of fluids with this product.
Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.
