When winning is at stake, many athletes aim to boost their performance with ergogenic aids and nutritional supplements that not only give an extra edge, but also help meet their dietary needs. However, athletes take a risk when consuming many nutritional supplement products on the market. It can be difficult[...]
The human body is capable of digesting large quantities of protein, but not all of it is used to synthesize muscle. Following a meal, protein digestion starts in the stomach by pepsin in the presence of hydrochloric acid and continues in the small intestines. Pancreatic and intestinal enzymes work to[...]
Studies have consistently shown that using nitrate-rich vegetable concentrates or shots, such as AMPED™ NOx, can improve cardiovascular fitness and exercise performance. Now a group of scientists from the Netherlands suggests that there’s an obvious reason for these performance benefits—we’re just not getting enough vegetables in our diets daily. In a[...]
One of our best-loved products at Isagenix is our e+™ energy shots, packed full of plant-based caffeine from green tea and yerba mate. Caffeine is frequently used by elite athletes, and between 2004 and 2008 almost three quarters (74 percent) of doping samples contained measurable levels of caffeine (1). There’s research to[...]
Eleuthero has been used in in China for more than 2,000 years and is used in traditional Chinese medicine for stress and to support physical endurance (1, 2). Modern use of the root was popularized after the former Soviet Union decided to include it in its space and sport programs (3, 4). Eleutherosides, chemical[...]
One of the main active ingredients in the new Isagenix product, AMPED Nitro, is the potent, pump-building Nitrosigine®. AMPED Nitro provides 1500 mg of Nitrosigine per serving, an amount selected based on several recent scientific publications. Notably, over three separate studies, 1500 mg of Nitrosigine was found to effectively be absorbed,[...]
Have questions about how to best use AMPED Protein Bars? Check out our latest video that introduces these bars and how to optimize results when using them as part of your exercise training protocol. [See full video script below.] Increase your performance with AMPED Protein Bars. Superior performance demands superior nutrition. We’ve raised[...]
It’s well known that we need to rehydrate after exercise to replace sweat loss. But did you know that when you sweat you lose more than just water? Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are also lost in your sweat. These minerals need to be replaced when you rehydrate during[...]
Creatine is often overlooked by endurance athletes. But combining the supplement with carbohydrates might just be the winning combination for late-stage breakaway moments during competition. Because of the heavy physical demands of training and competition, athletes are always on the lookout for nutritional strategies that will increase the pool of energy-giving substrates in their[...]
Different types of carbohydrates in foods can affect the body in different ways. Net carbs reflect the amount of carbohydrates in a food that are likely to have an impact on blood glucose levels and can be a useful tool for athletes or anyone with specific nutritional goals. It’s simple[...]
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