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This section aims to provide a brief overview of all of the ingredients that are contained in your supplements. It provides a guide for you to know exactly what you are taking and how it can affect your body. Recommended daily allowances (RDA) will be given so that you can see how much you are supposed to be consuming on a daily basis. Amino Acids – Essential and Non-essential Bioperine Biotin Biotin is used in fat metabolism and new cell growth. It also helps strengthen hair and nails It metabolises fat (i.e. gets rid of it) and also helps process amino acids such as leucine, which has been shown to be very important in protein synthesis and muscle gain It can be found naturally in eggs RDA Men: 0.02mg/day RDA Women: 0.02mg/day Creatine ethyl ester Creatine monohydrate Ecdysterone Guarana HMB HMB is a metabolite of leucine that is used by professional athletes because of its ability to stop the breakdown of muscle tissue and therefore decrease recovery times. It is completely natural with no side effects NO RDA Methoxyisoflavone Mucuna Pruriens This natural compound can raise the levels of HGH (Human Growth Hormone) in the body. HGH is responsible for muscle growth and repair and fat loss. Nitric Oxide Potassium Potassium may help lower blood pressure as part of a healthy diet. It also helps regulate fluid balance in the body It can be found in bananas, fish and nuts & seeds RDA Men: 3500mg/day RDA Women: 3500mg/day
Protein
Tyrosine (L-Tyrosine)
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient. It can be found in oily fish, cheese and liver It plays a role in normal cell reproduction and division, bone growth and vision RDA Men: 3000IU RDA Women 2500IU Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Vitamin B1 is water soluble, meaning you need to consume it every day, as it cannot be stored in the body Vitamin B1 can be found in pork, cheese and milk B1 keeps nerves and muscle tissue healthy. Bodybuilders, weight lifters and athletes may therefore benefit with supplementation as they constantly breakdown muscle fibre. It also helps break down and release energy from the food we eat RDA Men: 1mg/day RDA Women: 0.8mg/day It is important that athletes, bodybuilders and weightlifters get enough B vitamins as they play a very important role in the release of energy from our food and can aid in the digestion and absorption of the nutrients we eat. Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is water soluble, meaning you need to consume it every day, as it cannot be stored in the body Vitamin B12 can be found in red meats, salmon, cheese and yeast extract B12 aids in the production of red blood cells and helps break down and release energy from the food we eat As B12 is not found in vegetables and grains vegans may be deficient RDA Men: 0.0015mg/day RDA Women: 0.0015mg/day It is important that athletes, bodybuilders and weightlifters get enough B vitamins as they play a very important role in the release of energy from our food and can aid in the digestion and absorption of the nutrients we eat. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Vitamin B2, like other B Vitamins helps in the release of energy, however B2 is also required in the metabolism of proteins carbohydrates and fats. It can be found in cheese, leafy green vegetables, liver and yeast extract B2 helps keep your eyes, skin and nervous system healthy All B Vitamins help in the absorption of nutrients, and B2 has been shown to aid in the absorption of iron from our food RDA Men: 1.3mg/day RDA Women: 1.1 mg/day It is important that athletes, bodybuilders and weightlifters get enough B vitamins as they play a very important role in the release of energy from our food and can aid in the digestion and absorption of the nutrients we eat Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Vitamin B3 can be found in beef, pork, chicken and eggs B3 aids in the digestion of food and helps keep the digestive system function properly RDA Men: 17mg/day RDA Women: 13mg/day Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 helps store energy from protein and carbohydrate. It also helps in the release of glycogen (energy) from glucose It can be found in milk, eggs, peanuts and rice RDA Men: 1.4/day RDA Women: 1.2mg/day Vitamin C Vitamin C is an essential nutrient It is used in a wide range of functions in the body and as an antioxidant Deficiency of Vitamin C can cause Scurvy. RDA Men: 90mg/day RDA Women: 75mg/day Vitamin D Vitamin D is an essential nutrient Vitamin D supports bone strength and density and aids in the maintenance of organs such as the liver, however deficiency can cause osteoporosis. Vitamin D is actually classed as a prohormone. A prohormone is a substance that is a precursor to a hormone, having no hormonal effect on the body itself, it converts and is used to create a hormone when it enters the body. Vitamin D is made naturally in your skin when natural sunlight is absorbed (UV B Rays). Your skin must be exposed anywhere from 30 minutes to all day. Foods containing suitably high levels of Vitamin D are hard to find, but some include tuna, salmon and sardines. It is important that individuals who do not get enough sunlight in the day (everyone in Britain) or who exercise regularly should supplement with Vitamin D. It is of greater significance to weight lifters as bones are put under a lot of stress during workouts RDA Men: 350IU/day RDA Women: 350IU/day Vitamin E Vitamin is an essential nutrient and a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant. It can be found in oils, nuts and green vegetables Antioxidants provide protection against free radicals which is of importance as free radical can create abnormalities in the body, for example in the case of cancer Vitamin E also helps to keep a healthy immune system. This is important for athletes, weight lifters and bodybuilders as they are under a lot of physical stress that can wear them down and cause fatigue Severe Vitamin E deficiency is rare, and usually only occurs when a fat metabolism disorder occurs RDA Men: 22IU/day RDA Women: 22IU/day You may however supplement with more than the RDA, as some study’s recommend a higher dosage to gain more benefit from the nutrient
Zinc
Zinc is a mineral found in milk, bread and cereals Zinc helps many important processes; it is essential for cell division and the development of new cells and enzymes Specifically for people who want to build muscle, Zinc plays an important role in protein synthesis, and the production of several hormones such as testosterone, growth hormone and insulin Zinc also aids in the normal production of sex hormones and sperm in males. It is stated that not meeting the RDA can have adverse effects upon this Zinc also helps to keep a healthy immune system, sometimes weakened by over exertion and helps heal wounds Taking a zinc supplement as part of a ZMA supplement has been shown to be very effective in building new muscle and increasing the natural production of natural anabolic hormones. RDA Men: 8mg/day RDA Women: 5.5mg/day
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