INGREDIENT PROFILE
L-citrulline malate is a combination of the amino acid L-citrulline and malate, a form of malic acid that's integral to your cell's energy cycle. Research shows pairing L-citrulline with malate can reduce fatigue by boosting ATP energy production by 34% during exercise(1.) L-citrulline is essential for producing the amino acid arginine, a nitric oxide (NO) booster(2.) By releasing more NO gas, your blood vessels relax and circulation improves. The increase in blood flow improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and the removal of waste products like lactic acid(3,) helping with muscle recovery. All these factors help L-citrulline malate delay fatigue(4) and enhance exercise performance(5.) It can even reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) by 40%(6.) Research on L-citrulline malate has found the most effective doses range from 3000 – 8000 mg daily(3,6)
Beta-alanine is a popular amino acid for fitness enthusiasts as it minimizes muscle fatigue and promotes recovery. It's essential to produce carnosine in your muscles, a compound that regulates muscle pH during exercise(1.) It prevents a buildup of lactic acid, allowing you to exercise harder for longer. By boosting your exercise capacity, beta-alanine helps you gain more lean muscle mass(2.) It's also been shown to increase endurance and delay fatigue during short bouts of high-intensity exercise(3.) Studies have found that 2000 – 6000 mg of beta-alanine daily is ideal for performance and recovery(4)
Arginine is one of the twenty amino acids that you use to make the proteins in your cells. The vasodilating molecule nitric oxide (NO) is made from arginine through the action of an enzyme called NO synthase. Studies have shown L-Arginine can improve muscle blood volume, workout performance and recovery speed.[1][2]
Betaine anhydrous – sometimes known as trimethylglycine – is an exciting natural compound that helps improve strength and endurance. Research shows taking betaine anhydrous improves body composition(1) and promotes greater strength and power(2) during exercise. It's linked to an increase in Human Growth Hormone (HGH) post-workout(3) – the hormone involved in muscle building and recovery. Studies on betaine anhydrous have shown benefits when taking between 500 – 9000 mg daily(4)
Alpha-GPC – or Alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine – is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine essential for optimal cognitive function and muscle contraction(1.) Alpha-GPC helps you focus during exercise and exert more strength(2) and agility. Alpha-GPC naturally enhances the production of Human Growth Hormone (HGH)(3) by as much as 44 times! This may explain how it promotes fat burning(4) and physical performance(5) when taken before exercise. Studies also show Alpha-GPC improves motivation(6,) when you need an extra nudge to make it to the gym.