Energy is critical to provide sustenance to physical and cognitive activity such as sports performances or decision-making scenarios. All actions rely on energy, as it is a fundamental force that drives activity. Our catalogue offers a range of different ingredients that can help supplement/ enhance this.
Some ingredients to consider are:
- Caffeine: a central nervous system stimulant. Its primary action is to prevent adenosine which is a mediator from binding to its receptor. This binding causes a decrease in the secretion of dopamine, but caffeine allows dopamine secretion which increases mood and motivation to work hard. The optimal dose for sports performance is 3–6 mg per kilogram of bodyweight. A few products we supply are: Coffeine, Caffeine Anhydrous, Guarana extract 10% Caffeine, Guarana extract 22% Caffeine and Yerba mate extract 8-10% Caffeine.
- Zynamite® is sourced from mango leaves and is a stim-free alternative to caffeine. It uses a different mechanism that mediates through partial inhibition of COMT (Catecol-O Metil-Transferase), a key enzyme that degrades dopamine secretion. This mechanism modulates cognitive function including working memory, planning, and attention. The recommended dosage for sports nutrition is140mg + polyphenols.
- Creatine is one of the most well studied and effective supplements, mostly used to improve exercise and sports performance. Creatine supplements phosphocreatine which is found in our cells and accelerates the replenishment of energy stores in the cells. Its effects are on energy metabolism and in some cases, it can provide cognitive and mental health benefits. Some ingredients include: Creapure® (Creatine monohydrate), Kre- Alkalyn® (buffered creatine monohydrate), Creatine Monohydrate 200 Mesh.
- Protein is part of a healthy diet and provides the body with the building blocks needed to maintain/ repair the bones, muscle, and skin. We offer a ProEarth™ range which includes the following types of protein: Organic rice protein, Almond protein, hemp protein, soy protein, pea protein isolate, organic sunflower protein, and pumpkin seed protein.
The ingredients highlighted above can all be used to improve exercise, sports performances, and recovery by sustaining endurance and fuelling muscle activity. Caffeine and Zynamite® intake also increase stimulation in the frontal cortex and hippocampus which improves information processing and regulating motor, sensory and cognitive systems which restore alertness and wakefulness.
References:
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^Nanci S Guest, Trisha A VanDusseldorp, Michael T Nelson, Jozo Grgic, Brad J Schoenfeld, Nathaniel D M Jenkins, Shawn M Arent, Jose Antonio, Jeffrey R Stout, Eric T Trexler, Abbie E Smith-Ryan, Erica R Goldstein, Douglas S Kalman, Bill I CampbellInternational society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and exercise performanceJ Int Soc Sports Nutr.(2021 Jan 2)
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