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Charge! SuperShot |
Charge! SuperShot charges you up with healthy energy!* Get energy-releasing B-vitamins, plus natural fruit-based anti-oxidants to support your body's natural defenses against cell-damaging oxidative stress.* Charge! SuperShot adds just the right amount of caffeine, to leave you refreshed and ready to take on the world!*
Zero Sugar, Zero Carbs, Zero Crash*
Over 2435mg Natural Anti-oxidants*
Mental Clarity*
Fast Acting, Long Lasting* |
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GlutaLean |
Workouts, stress and poor nutrition can deplete our bodies' natural stores of Glutamine, a vitally important element in muscle growth. This can lead to your body tearing down muscle tissue to supply the rest of the body with Glutamine, reversing the effects of your training! Using just a few scoops of Glutamine 500g per day helps maintain muscle stores of Glutamine, reducing muscle breakdown.*
Helps Muscle Recovery*
Helps Reduce Muscle Breakdown* |
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HICA-Max |
Additional Information:
HICA-Max™ is one of the newest additions to the Labrada Nutrition line, and presents a new pathway to supporting muscle growth for everyone, male and female, pushing muscle to the point of breakdown during vigorous weight lifting session or power workouts.* HICA-Max™ is designed to work in a catabolic environment. Recreational lifters easing through a simple circuit or group fitness class are unlikely to find benefit. Heavy lifters may benefit from this novel ingredient.*
The active ingredient in HICA-Max™ is L-±-hydroxyisocaproic acid, abbreviated to HICA. Chemical nomenclature, (the system that defines proper naming of chemicals) recognizes other names for HICA, including 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, and leucic acid. HICA is a metabolite, or degradation product of leucine, the essential branched chain amino acid. The conversion rate of leucine to HICA is very small, so taking lots of leucine will not provide effective levels of HICA.*
To review, proteins, including skeletal muscle contractile protein, are composed of chains of amino acids. In skeletal muscle, there are two proteins that are involved with the actual contraction and relaxation that you know best as "flexing." These are actin and myosin. In these proteins, branched chain amino acids are present in much higher concentration than other proteins. Branched chain amino acids include: leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
In addition to being a structural amino acid, leucine also has "hormone-like" properties; isoleucine and valine do not appear to have these traits, at least to a measurable degree.* Leucine is a significant stimulator of the anabolic pathway that is a vital part of building new muscle called mTOR. When mTOR is activated, it turns on the muscle building machinery in muscle cells. Normally, leucine is not present in the muscle cell in its "free" form. Rather, it is rapidly incorporated into proteins. Certain other amino acids – namely glutamine, alanine, and taurine, are present in concentrations that are much higher. Free leucine is present in significant quantities during two conditions, after eating and during muscle breakdown, (also called proteolysis). Proteolysis is a consequence of the mechanical stresses of exercise, and changes in the acidity of the cell. The "anabolic" effect of leucine appears to peak out at 0.135 g/kg/day. Large amounts may add additional benefits, but it appears to require about 20 grams in a single serving.
Knowing that, it should be no surprise that the metabolites of leucine have a physiologic effect as well. Metabolites are new chemicals created as leucine is degraded. Leucine trades off the NH2 (amine group) to replenish the muscle´s pool of glutamine and alanine, becoming ±-ketoisocaproic acid (KIC). KIC can be further metabolized to form HMB, a supplement which can be quite beneficial to aging adults by supporting lean mass retention, but has not shown convincing evidence of efficacy in young adult athletes.*
A different pathway in the leucine degradation pathway produces the hydroxy-analog of KIC, L-±-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA). HICA has not been studied to the extent that KIC has, let alone leucine. Therefore, much of its promise is predicated upon research that is not directly related to muscle growth or body composition support.
It is known that leucine consumed orally, either in a meal or as a supplement, passes through the liver with little loss to the BCAT enzyme that degrades it to KIC. As KIC is the precursor to HICA, therefore leucine supplementation is not a direct method of providing HICA.
The primary leucine pool is in skeletal muscle. This tissue is one that can functionally undergo catabolism, as opposed to other tissue which are generally homeostatic (in a balance, neither growing nor breaking down). During starvation, stress, or extreme exercise, the contractile proteins can breakdown and release amino acids. As the BCAAs are in high percentage in contractile protein, this "floods" the muscle cell with free BCAAs, especially leucine. Here is where the majority of KIC and HICA and produced. KIC can be shuttled to the mitochondria of the muscle for energy (ATP) production, but not to a major degree. Instead, it is degraded down to acetoacetate, a ketone body. Think of the ketogenic diets, this is what is released to induce ketosis (from several amino acids, not just leucine). KIC can also be a donor carbon base to regenerate glutamine and alanine which are needed to promote other cell functions.*
KIC has a double bonded oxygen (=O) in place of the amine group (NH2), which is tightly bound to the rest of the molecule. HICA instead has a hydroxyl group (OH) which can be more easily removed. HICA is not just another form of KIC or leucine. Leucine, and to a greater degree KIC, increase the release of insulin during a meal, and increase the cell response to insulin relative to its anabolic signaling.* HICA does not appear to have these properties.
Instead, HICA may be effective in binding the waste buildup that occurs during proteolysis (protein breakdown) during catabolic events, like exercise and starvation.* Most people are familiar with lactic acid. It is produced when the muscle outworks the oxygen supply. Normally pyruvate (pyruvic acid) is shuttled to the mitochondria to be burned for additional calories. However, when oxygen is low relative to the work being done, pyruvate is turned into lactate (lactic acid). This is the fatiguing burn felt during longer sprints or higher rep sets. HICA may absorb some of the acid (H+ or hydrogen ions), reducing the effect of lowering the pH (or making more acid) the inside of the muscle cell.* When the pH drops much below normal, the muscle cell stop producing ATP and "burns out" until given time to recover.
Another waste product produced a catabolic event is ammonia (NH4+). Ammonia is a waste product in nearly all creatures. Birds excrete it as uric acid; mammals, including humans, convert it into urea which is a major component of urine. However, ammonia is nitrogen-rich (the N in NH4+), so for those seeking to achieve a positive nitrogen, it seems inefficient to waste this. In fact, it is not necessary to do so as long as the body can use it to build high-value molecules, such as leucine. Reducing the "ammonia strain" is an active area of research, as it is a factor leading to peripheral fatigue. Reducing acid build up in the cell and ammonia buildup in the blood allows for longer, high intensity work.
Remember, HICA is leucine that has had the NH2 replaced with an OH. Thankfully, that is not an irreversible process. Transaminase and reaminase enzymes can attach an NH2 in place of the OH, creating leucine. Thus, HICA can also serve as a leucine precursor.* During catabolic breakdown, the loss of leucine can be more quickly replaced. HICA can also be oxidized to create KIC, possibly providing some the effects of that agent.*
There are questions about where HICA performs its actions. It is taken up by the MCT transporter, so it should be bioavailable orally.* Type 2 muscle fibers, or slow-twitch fibers, may take in HICA more readily.* This is due to their greater aerobic capacity. Type 2 fibers are packed with mitochondria which use oxygen to create energy. Type 1 or fast-twitch fibers are explosive and burn up pre-made ATP, fatigue, and then create more quickly.
If HICA gets into the muscle cell, it can reduce acid buildup, possibly supporting longer periods of high-intensity activity before the muscle cell fatigues due to IMP-buildup and decreased acetyl-CoA.* Binding ammonia may also reduce fatigue and offers a new pool of leucine for muscle repair, and possibly mTOR activation. In the bloodstream, clearing the circulation of waste products (lactate and ammonia) slows the progression of fatigue.*
As to how HICA may support lean mass, it appears to be a function of maintaining the muscle cell in a functioning state by possibly neutralizing the waste products created during high-intensity exercise, and keeping cellular energetic mechanisms functioning during recovery.* Also, providing a reserve pool of leucine is always beneficial. HICA is likely short-lived in the body, so it may be best taken 20 minutes prior to a workout.*
Summary:
HICA is a metabolite of leucine, via KIC. However, leucine supplementation does not elevate blood levels of HICA. Therefore, HICA supplementation is necessary to achieve efficacious levels in muscles.*
HICA binds H+ (acid) which builds up in the muscle cell as work exceeds the aerobic threshold (e.g. high-intensity lifting, sprinting).*
HICA may help bind ammonia (NH4+) which builds up in the blood and creates fatigue.*
HICA can be reaminated, providing a pool of leucine for post-workout recovery and cell-signaling.* |
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HumanoGrowth |
HumanoGrowth™ is a blend of standardized extracts from fertilized chicken eggs and bio-active serum albumin. Each serving provides naturally occurring IGF-1, IGF-2, FGF (fibroblast growth factors), NGF (nerve growth factors), EGF (epidermal growth factors), CTGF (connective tissue growht factors), Immunoglobulins, Immune-Supporting Cytokines, and TGF-ß (Transforming Growth Factor Beta).*
Support Positive Nitrogen Balance*
Increase Protein Efficiency*
Naturally Promote Testosterone And Growth Hormone Levels*
Naturally Decrease Recovery Time*
Balance Adrenal Functions*
CANADA CUSTOMER NOTICE: Any supplement containing DHEA can NOT be shipped to Canada due to Canadian laws. Customers in other countries need to check with their local laws. |
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Kre-Alkalyn |
Concentrated Creatine to Support Results*
Kre-Alkalyn® is a pH corrected form of creatine that has been chemically designed to have a pH level of 12 (alkaline) in order to prevent the body from destroying it during absorption.* At the higher pH, the body can absorb more creatine!* As a matter of fact, 1 capsule of Kre-Alkalyn® is the equivalent of 7.5 grams of creatine monohydrate!
Due to its greater absorption Kre-Alkalyn® dramatically increases muscle ATP stores, thus promoting muscle growth, strength, and recovery ability with a much smaller amount than creatine monohydrate.* Kre-Alkalyn® eliminates the need for loading, which in turn saves you money and makes creatine use much more convenient. In addition, the highly alkaline pH reducing the possibility of any stomach discomfort!.*
The Solution to the Issue of Creatine Non-Responders
With Kre-Alkalyn®, non-responders can get the same great benefits from creatine including supporting muscle mass, strength, power, endurance and increased recovery capability without the side effects such as bloating or GI distress.* Those who already respond well to creatine also benefit from the convenience of 1-2 capsules of Kre-Alkalyn® instead of 5-10 grams of creatine monohydrate! |
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Labrada Lean Body RTD (12 Drinks) |
Zero sugar! Award winning taste! 40g Protein. Lactose free. Lean Body Ready-to-Drink shakes provide quick, delicious lean muscle nutrition for athletes with little time for preparing meals. Just twist open the resealable top and enjoy Lean Body's award-winning taste! Lean Body satisfies your appetite, increases your energy levels, and makes you feel great. Use Lean Body in conjunction with your exercise program to help you build lean muscle and burn fat. Tastes like a delicious, creamy milkshake! 40 grams LeanPro muscle building protein. Patented flash-heat aseptic processing results in less denatured protein than canned protein drinks. 25% More protein than other aseptic RTDs. 50% Less fat than other aseptic RTDs. Patented new container - resealable top - drink it now and later! No trans fat. No hydrogenated oil. Nutritional powerhouse - fortified with 22 vitamins and minerals!
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Labrada Nutrition Lean Body Bar |
Product Features
Case of 12 3.2-ounce oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip nutrition bars (total of 12 bars)
30 grams of protein per serving
Moist, chewy homemade taste
Great for supplementing your low-carb diet
Lab-tested by an independent lab for purity and potency
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Lean Body Gold Bars |
Triple Layer Deluxe High Energy Protein Bar!
New Lean Body Gold bars... with this much flavor, you wouldn’t think that the new triple layer bars could be good for you! Unlike other protein candy bars, Lean Body Gold is true to label…Good as Gold! These new bars are packed with muscle-building nutrition and 30 grams of high-quality protein. It's the perfect treat for you when you want something sweet, but nutritious. Taste one, read the label, and you'll switch!
New & Improved with More Nuts/Crisps
Delicious Taste! Triple-Layered!
30g LeanPro® Protein
12 Bars per Case
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Lean Body Mass 60 |
Lean Body Mass 60 is designed for and by hard gainers.* If you need help putting on muscle and weight, then Lean Body Mass 60 is for you.* We're so sure you'll pack on genuine muscle mass with this muscle-builder shake, we'll guarantee your money back if you don't.* Lean Body Mass 60 is easy to use. Just eat your normal breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drink a delicious Lean Body Mass 60 shake at mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and again before bedtime to get the best results.
60g LeanPro Protein per Serving
Get Big Quick!
5g of Crealean? Creatine
Blend of 6 Proteins
Lean Body Mass 60 contains a time-released blend of 6 high-quality proteins plus creatine monohydrate to support anabolic muscle growth.* Each serving of Lean Body Mass 60 provides 60 grams of protein - the highest protein content of any product in its class. In addition, you will experience no bloating with Lean Body Mass 60, because it's 98% lactose free, 96% fat free, and contains no aspartame, sucrose or fructose.* And just like every Labrada' product, Lean Body Mass 60 is lab tested to meet the label claim of potency.* |
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Lean Body® Ready-to-Drink |
Lean Body® Ready-to-Drink shakes provide quick, delicious lean muscle nutrition for athletes with little time for preparing meals. Just twist open, the re-sealable top and enjoy Lean Body® award-winning taste! Lean Body® satisfies your appetite, increases your energy levels, and makes you feel great. Use Lean Body® in conjunction with your exercise program to help you build lean muscle and burn fat.
• Award-Winning Taste. Taste like a delicious, creamy milkshake!
• 40 grams LeanPro® Muscle Building Protein
• No Sugar--Zero! Lactose-Free!
• Patented flash-heat aseptic processing results in less denatured protein than canned protein drinks.
• 25% more protein than other aseptic RTD's
• 50% less fat than other aseptic RTD's
• Patented New Container - Resealable top - drink it now and later!
• No Trans Fat. No hydrogenated oil.
• Nutritional Powerhouse - Fortified with 22 vitamins and minerals!
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Results Vitamin Shop
P.O. Box 789, Office No - 61
Al-Souk Al-Dakhaly
Ali Al-Salim Street
Kuwait - 15258.
Ph: 00965-22450606
email: info@resultsvshop.com |
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