L-Citrulline Malate (2:1)
Citrulline Malate is an organic salt of the amino acid citrulline bound to malic acid, an intermediate in the ATP-producing citric acid cycle. Citrulline is easily converted into arginine in the body, which in turn, can convert into nitric oxide (NO), an important signaling molecule known for improving blood flow in the body. Citrulline may also help reduce muscle fatigue and improve exercise endurance.*
Beta Alanine
Beta-alanine is naturally produced by the body in the liver and is also present in foods like beef and poultry. In the muscles, beta-alanine is coupled to histidine to create carnosine, a unique di-peptide that may improve strength and power, promote better exercise endurance, and possibly even greater fat loss due to an increase in workout capacity.*
Betaine
Betaine, known more technically and specifically as trimethylglycine (TMG), is a unique amino acid traditionally used to promote overall health by helping to normalize homocysteine levels. This normalization occurs through a process called methylation, in which a methyl group is "donated" to homocysteine to convert it into the more friendly amino acid methionine. It is thorough this same methylation process that leads to the synthesis of creatine and other performance-supporting molecules in the body. In a research setting, Betaine has been demonstrated to help improve strength, endurance and power in athletes.*
Taurine
Taurine is an important amino acid that is produced by the body, but also commonly found in dietary sources such as various meat, fish and dairy. Although not involved in protein synthesis like other amino acids, this conditionally-essential amino acid serves vital roles in the body including the cardiovascular system, the nervous system and in eye health.* A very popular ingredient in energy drinks, Taurine functions as an antioxidant and has been suggested to help increase endurance and increase the natural production of catecholamines like norepinephrine and dopamine.*
L-Tyrosine
L-tyrosine is an amino acid that converts into L-dopa, a powerful precursor to excitatory neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Norepinephrine and adrenaline may help to reduce effects from acute stressors and, along with dopamine, help to support motivation and a positive mood, enhance focus, and mental alertness.*
Caffeine
Caffeine is a commonly-used stimulant known for promoting energy, greater alertness, and enhanced mental function.* The main mechanism of action is caffeine's antagonizing effect on adenosine receptors. Adenosine is a naturally-produced chemical in the body that signals fatigue when it binds to receptors in the brain. By binding to adenosine receptors, caffeine helps prevent this fatigue signal and promotes alertness and wakefulness.* This inhibitory effect of adenosine also works to favorably influence catecholamine systems.*
In addition to its well-know affects on energy and alertness, caffeine has been shown to increase power output, training volume, strength and to help support muscular endurance.*
ElevATP
ElevATP® is a natural combination of ancient peat and apple polyphenols, and has been demonstrated to help increase levels of endogenous ATP and to support improved strength, power, and performance in resistance-trained athletes.*
