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Fermented L-Glutamine (as Kyowa Quality®) | 5,000 mg

Kyowa Quality® is a premium-grade L-glutamine source made by microbial fermentation and purification. Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in human muscle and plasma; however, it is a conditionally essential amino acid for active gym-goers and athletes since intense and long-duration exercise can deplete glutamine stores in the body, thereby hampering recovery from training [1].

Studies show that glutamine supplementation helps replenish muscle glycogen stores, gut health, and immune function in active individuals, making it an integral component of post-workout nutrition [2, 3, 4]. Clinical research has shown that glutamine also plays a key role in protein synthesis despite being a non-essential amino acid [5].

Beta-Alanine | 3,200 mg

Beta-alanine is a beta-amino acid that combines with L-histidine to form a dipeptide known as carnosine. Supplementing with beta-alanine significantly increases muscle carnosine levels, which are quickly depleted during intense exercise [6].

Carnosine is an endogenous dipeptide that functions as a buffer in muscle cells, thereby attenuating the accumulation of acidic byproducts of muscular exertion (e.g. lactate and hydrogen ions) [7]. Hence, bolstering muscle carnosine levels—via beta-alanine—allows you to push yourself longer and harder in the gym.

Relevant evidence-based benefits of beta-alanine include:

• Delaying the onset of neuromuscular fatigue during intense exercise [8]
• Improving overall muscle strength [9] 
• Enhancing muscular endurance and total work capacity [10]
• Supporting muscle-building as part of a resistance-training program [11]

Betaine Anhydrous (as BetaPure®) | 2,500 mg

Betaine, also known as trimethylglycine, is a biologically important osmolyte and methyl donor. Supplementation with betaine has been shown to enhance performance by promoting muscle strength gains and, to a lesser extent, muscle endurance capacity in athletes [12, 13, 14].

Though the mechanisms are not entirely clear, post-workout betaine supplementation may improve recovery by maintaining cellular hydration and reducing homocysteine levels [15].

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (as Carnipure®) | 2,000 mg

Carnipure® provides pharmaceutical-grade L-carnitine L-tartrate, a non-GMO, vegan-friendly, and stable salt form of L-carnitine. Carnitine is an essential molecule for transporting long-chain fatty acids across mitochondrial membranes so they can be used for energy.

Carnitine supplementation is suggested to have numerous ergogenic properties for athletes and gym-goers, including improving exercise performance, reducing inflammation, promoting healthy liver function, and supporting healthy body composition [16, 17, 18, 19]. 

Tart Cherry Powder (as VitaCherry®) | 500 mg

VitaCherry® is a patented tart cherry (Montmorency cherry) powder standardized to provide a rich profile of beneficial anthocyanins and antioxidant polyphenols, as well as B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, and omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs). Tart cherries have been shown in multiple studies of elite athletes to reduce muscle soreness and enhance muscle recovery after training by nearly double that of a placebo [20].
 

VitaCherry® is 15x more concentrated in the specific anthocyanins associated with reducing inflammation after vigorous exercise than generic tart cherry powders. The richness of antioxidants and anthocyanins in VitaCherry® tart cherry powder can also help control inflammation and support joint integrity, both of which are crucial for athletic performance and physical activity.

BetaPrime™ | 400 mg

AstraGin™ | 50 mg

Astragin™ is a water-soluble extract of Panax notoginseng and Astragalus membranaceus, two promising adaptogenic herbs with longstanding medicinal use [21]. The constituents in these plants are suggested to selectively increase the absorption of molecules, such as amino acids, by improving intestinal permeability [22].

In other words, Astragin™ helps your body absorb the other ingredients in this post-workout supplement, making the overall formula more effective.