8 INGREDIENTS DESIGNED TO GET YOUR HEAD IN THE ZONE AND AMPLIFY YOUR INTENSITY
Caffeine (100 mg/Serving)
- A known competitive inhibitor of the enzyme cAMP-phosphodiesterase
(cAMP-PDE), which converts cyclic AMP (cAMP) in cells to its non-cyclic
form, allowing cAMP to build up in cells. Inhibitors of PDE can prolong
or enhance the effects of physiological processes mediated by cAMP or
cGMP by inhibition of their degradation by PDE. Any agent that has the
ability to increase cAMP levels is also expected to elicit a
proportionate increase in thermogenesis (Zhao et al. 1997).
Caffeine
inhibits the phosphodiesterase-induced degradation of intracellular
cyclic ATP (cATP), and to a lesser extent, caffeine's antagonism of the
negative effect of adenosine on increased norepinephrine release. The
net result therefore is an elevated cellular concentration of cAMP (a
critical intracellular mediator for the actions of catecholamines on
thermogenesis).
Never
think of it as “just caffeine”, this potent ergogenic has hundreds of
studies backing its impressive list of performance enhancing benefits.
Combined with this impressive list of neurotropic brain boosters, the
exclusive EXPLOSIVE WORKOUT INTENSITY AMPLIFIER™ will drive your
workout intensity through the roof.
Glucuronolactone (250 mg/Serving)
- Glucuronolactone is included for its legendary mental fatigue
fighting abilities and improved sense of well-being. Considered a
standard amongst the world’s most popular energy drinks, there is no
question that Glucuronolactone is a major contributor to the profound
effectiveness of MUSCLEPRIME™.
Tyrosine (500 mg/Serving)
- Tyrosine is a starting material for neurotransmitters and increases
plasma neurotransmitter levels (particularly dopamine and
norepinephrine)[1] but has little if any effect on mood.[2][3][4] The
effect on mood is more noticeable in humans subjected to stressful
conditions (see below).
A
number of studies have found tyrosine to be useful during conditions of
stress, cold, fatigue,[5] prolonged work and sleep deprivation,[6][7]
with reductions in stress hormone levels,[8] reductions in
stress-induced weight loss seen in animal trials,[5] improvements in
cognitive and physical performance[3][9][10] seen in human trials.
Vipocetine (2 mg/Serving)
- Laboratory experiments indicate that Vinpocetine dilates blood
vessels, improves circulation to the brain, improves oxygen
utilization, increases glucose metabolism in the brain, and inhibits
platelet aggregation. Vipocetine has been shown to alter properties of
the blood to improve blood flow through the brain. It also improves
energy available to the brain by inhibiting phosphodiesterase thus
preserving ATP, the source of cell energy. You don’t have to be a
scientist to see how Vinpocetine has a potent impact on mental focus
and energy. Maintaining mental endurance through your toughest workouts
can be just as important as physical endurance.
Phosphatidylserine (PS) (25 mg/Serving) -
Phosphatidylserine is concentrated in cells of the brain, where it is
related to brain cell function and neurotransmitter metabolism. PS has
an impact on specific neurotransmitters in the brain including
acetylcholine, serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
Phosphatidylserine
enables your brain cells to metabolize glucose and to release and bind
with neurotransmitters, all of which is important to learning, memory
and other cognitive functions.
Phosphatidylserine
increases communication between cells in your brain by increasing the
number of membrane receptor sites for receiving messages.
Phosphatidylserine modulates the fluidity of cell membranes—essential
to your brain cells' ability to send and receive chemical
communication.
Scientific
studies demonstrate that phosphatidylserine restores the brain's supply
and output of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter so important to
memory, and so may turn back the clock in an aging brain.
Increased
acetylcholine activates muscles, and is a major neurotransmitter in the
autonomic nervous system. When acetylcholine binds to acetylcholine
receptors on skeletal muscle fibers, it opens ligand gated sodium
channels in the cell membrane. Sodium ions then enter the muscle cell,
stimulating muscle contraction.
Phosphatidylserine
has been demonstrated to speed up recovery, prevent muscle soreness,
improve well-being, and might possess ergogenic properties in athletes
involved in cycling, weight training and endurance running. PS has been
reported to be an effective supplement for combating exercise-induced
stress by blunting the exercise-induced increase in cortisol
levels.[11] PS supplementation promotes a desirable hormonal balance
for athletes and might attenuate the physiological deterioration that
accompanies overtraining and/or overstretching.[12] In recent studies,
PS has been shown to enhance mood in a cohort of young people during
mental stress and to improve accuracy during tee-off by increasing the
stress resistance of golfers.[13]
DMAE Bi-Tartrate (Dimethylaminoethanol) (100 mg/Serving) -
DMAE is related to choline and is a biochemical precursor to the
neurotransmitter acetylcholine. As a precursor to the production of
acetylcholine, DMAE further enhances acetylcholines powerful
performance effects.
Huperzine A (50 mcg/Serving)
- Huperzine A has shown a powerful Inhibitory activity of
Acetyl-Choline Esterase (ACE), as a result so the breakdown of
Acetyl-Choline is slowed and the strength and duration of the nerve
impulse is improved acetylcholine activates muscles, and is a major
neurotransmitter in the autonomic nervous system. Improved nerve
impulses have far-reaching impact for both the speed and strength of
nerve impulses signals from the brain, through the nervous system, to
active muscles.
Vitamin B12 (6 mcg/Serving) 100% RDI
- Vitamin B12 supports optimal nerve system function and improves
memory. The B-vitamins are the spark plugs that support healthy
carbohydrate metabolism and energy production. Vitamin B12 is present
in high amount due to its important function in the synthesis of DNA
and RNA - our genetic code for healthy function.
