Citrulline, derived from the Latin word for watermelon, citrullus, is a necessary component to create arginine.Arginine is a precursor to Nitric Oxide (NO).Nitric Oxide provides pump, relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow and circulation. These benefits can help with nutrient delivery to the muscles, building muscles and improving results.Citrulline and the AthleteCitrulline’s role in NO production is important on its own, but even more so for athletes. This is because when NO relax … read more

Ornithine is an amino acid that is created by the body. A byproduct of the urea cycle, the liver combines enzymes and arginine to form ornithine. Ornithine is then used as a precursor to many other important compounds in the body including citrulline, proline and more.Ornithine also aids in eliminating excess nitrogen from the body, as well as ammonia to avoid toxic conditions from build upOrnithine and AthleticsOrnithine is often used to enhance performance during training because it … read more

CarnoSyn® (Beta Alanine) enhances athletic performance and exercise capacity helping you build more lean muscle mass during training.*Ahhh, beta-alanine, just saying it gives you the tingles. Actually, taking it gives you tingles. Also called paresthesia, it is the tingling, prickling or fleeting numbness you feel on your skin. Don’t worry, it’s harmless. Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid, and has to be obtained through the diet. As we discussed before, many amino acids are more p … read more

AlphaSize®, also a choline compound, is rapidly absorbed to engage your mind from first rep to last lift.*AlphaSize® Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC), is an advanced choline compound that is able to enhance brain metabolism which other choline sources cannot because they don’t cross the brain barrier.AlphaSize A-GPC is used for improving focus, memory, cognitive performance and sports performance.Because of its compounded form, AlphaSize A-GPC is considered a choline donor with hi … read more

You may have seen this ingredient in your pre-workout or NO supplements, so its fair to assume it’s an effective sports nutrition ingredient, but what is agmatine, exactly?What is Agmatine?Agmatine is naturally produced by the body. It is derived from L-arginine through decarboxylation and is stored in neurons. It is often used to shield your brain from toxins and strokes, and helps protect against pain and depression. Because of its stored location in the brain, agmatine may enhance focus … read more