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[...]
An Isagenix Cleanse Day is based on the science behind intermittent fasting, a practice that has been making waves in the media as the new regimen best suited for weight loss. But, Isagenix has been promoting the use of fasting as a tool to support overall health and weight wellness[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Have you ever looked at the current recommendations for exercise and felt overwhelmed? To meet these guidelines, it would take working out for at least an hour a day – seven days a week. The benefits of exercise are well documented; however, the all-or-nothing mentality is a factor that may[...]
As the new year begins, many of us are thinking about resolutions and how best to achieve our fitness goals. Why not find out what the best fitness experts are telling their clients to do? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) surveyed more than 4,000 fitness professionals to find[...]
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,[...]
It’s easy these days to see how myths spread online. Banking on traffic from social media outlets like Facebook, websites frequently rely on statements that are inflammatory or outrageous to generate the most clicks and the most traffic. Unfortunately, with these circumstances, the truth is often lost to the consumer.[...]
If you find yourself losing balance and feeling less flexible as you get older, then you’re not alone. Aging is often accompanied by decreased balance and muscle strength, increasing the risk of falling. Muscles lose their elasticity, becoming tighter and shorter. While stretching is often thought of in relation to[...]
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