"Train Hard" Stack
“Best Products. Best Value. Best Service.”
True to this promise at Mid 10, we are constantly looking for ways to provide our customers the best products in the industry at the top value. Knowing that it sometimes takes multiple supplements to assist with certain goals, we developed our first six product “stacks” to be released this summer. These stacks provide all the essentials for a specific goal/lifestyle, and take the guesswork out of pairing products for best results. The best part… all stack purchases save you $50 of hard earned cash off our guaranteed lowest prices in the country.
This month’s product spotlight features our “Train Hard” stack. Simply put, this stack was created with one goal in mind: improve performance. Casual workout folks need not apply – this is for those looking to push the envelope to achieve a new PR or physique milestone. Weekend warriors, crossfitters, bodybuilders, power lifters and many other athletes can benefit from this mix of supplements designed to intensify workouts, increase endurance, and aid recovery.
In order to maximize potential results, the “Train Hard” stack takes a three-pronged approach. The first piece of the “Train Hard” stack is the pre-workout component to help promote workout intensity. Ingredients that support energy and endurance lead to better training sessions and faster gains in strength and tone. Piece two of the stack (post-workout) supports serious recovery by providing the body with optimal sources of protein and carbohydrates to damaged muscle. These products “ignite” the repair process and help the body heal quickly and prepare for the next workout. The last – but certainly not least – part of the stack is fundamental nutrition. This includes essential fats, nutrients, and amino acids that help the body function at peak potential. Key performance benefits include reduced inflammation, improved joint mobility, and a healthier heart.
Built with these three components in mind, we’re confident the “Train Hard” stack will provide you with the absolute best supplement combination for intense workouts. Mention this blog in the store and we’ll let you try the products for your next workout on us. It will change the way you train.
Pre-Workout: Kre-Ex, one of our top selling pre-workouts, provides a strong yet smooth energy blend from caffeine and yerba mate. While these ingredients provide the drive and focus to get in the gym, they are not what make this product unique. Kre-Ex is loaded with over 16 grams (more than 3x the average pre-workout drink) of active ingredients to deliver enhanced workout performance. These include a buffered creatine complex, beta-alanine, and L-arginine AKG. Kre-Ex also does not use a proprietary blend, so the user knows they are getting full dosages of the important ingredients outlined below.
1) The buffered creatine used in Kre-Ex is Magna Power which is a magnesium creatine chelate. Benefits of using creatine include increased strength and enhanced glycogen levels. Creatine, when taken, combines with phosphate to form creatine phosphate that leads to rapid energy production.1 This increased level of energy has shown to improve anaerobic power output and maximal strength.2
2) Beta-alanine is a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid that is converted in the body and utilized in muscle processes. Beta-alanine acts as a buffer to lactic acid formation helping to increase endurance and prevent muscle fatigue. Studies have shown that beta-alanine can enhance the effectiveness of creatine when taken in conjunction.3
3) L-arginine AKG plays a critical role in several protein syntheses, and one of its most important roles in the human body is for the biosynthesis of nitric oxide (NO). NO triggers blood vessel dilation and increases blood flow. The increased blood flow helps to slow lactic acid build-up resulting in less soreness after workouts. One notable study showed L-arginine AKG supplementation improved one-rep press performance and peak power output when compared with a placebo.4
Recovery: Post workout protein (Phormula-1) and carbohydrate (Ignition) intake is essential to quick recovery after high intensity training. Not only does protein help repair muscle tissue, but also, protein supplementation paired with creatine intake has shown positive results in muscle gains.5 Phormula-1 is a whey protein isolate which is protein that is hydrolyzed into smaller fragments. These smaller protein chains are more efficiently assimilated and digested in your body allowing for faster muscle repair.
Ignition provides a clean, rapid source of carbohydrates to help replenish muscle glycogen that is depleted during exercise. Ingesting liquid carbohydrates after intense workouts promotes rapid restoration of glycogen levels6 and helps to avoid energy crashes and exhaustion. Positive benefits of carbohydrate supplementation have been seen in studies where performance and exercise capacity were increased over time.7 Ignition takes this one step further by adding a powdered blend of vitamins and minerals to replace those lost during training.
Fundamental Nutrition: While the focus of the “Train Hard” stack is on the pre- and post-workout nutrition, the anti-inflammatory benefits of a quality Omega-3 supplement cannot be overlooked. Lipo-N3, a high potency salmon oil, provides the essential fatty acids (EFAs) necessary to combat joint wear and improve mobility.8 Beyond this, EFAs have been shown to improve key facets of cardiovascular health. To read more about EFAs, read our blog post about what makes EFA’s so critical for performance: http://mid10nutrition.blogspot.com/2012/03/part-2-efas.html.
Sources:
1 Mendes RR, Tirapegui J. [Creatine: the nutritional supplement for exercise - current concepts]. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 2002 Jun;52(2):117-27.
2 Selsby JT, DiSilvestro RA, Devor ST. Mg2+-creatine chelate and a low-dose creatine supplementation regimen improve exercise performance. J Strength Cond Res. 2004 May;18(2):311-5.
3 Hoffman J, Ratamess N. Effect of creatine and beta-alanine supplementation on performance and endocrine responses in strength/power athletes. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2006 Aug;16(4):430-46.
4 Campbell B, Roberts M. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and effects on exercise performance of L-arginine a-ketoglutarate in trained adult men. Nutrition 22 (2006) 872–881.
5 Cribb P, Williams A, Stathis C, Carey M, Hayes A. Effects of whey isolate, creatine, and resistance training on muscle hypertrophy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2007;39(2):298–307.
6 Bergstrom, J, and Hultman E. Muscle glycogen synthesis after exercise: an enhancing factor localized to the muscle cells in man. Nature 210: 309-310, 1966)
Sport Formula
The
Scoop:
Sport
Formula is a raw, cold-processed vitamin powder that provides essential
nutrients to help with energy, strength, and recovery. Each serving is sealed fresh with a blend of
vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, and digestive enzymes. Unlike tablet multivitamins that have shown
to have a very poor absorption rate, Sport Formula can be mixed in your drink
or taken under the tongue for fast delivery to the bloodstream and vitamins you
can actually feel.
The
Science:
Why
vitamins?: While disease prevention studies in regards to
multivitamins have shown varied results, the research regarding multivitamin
use and improved exercise performance shows a strong correlation between the
two. Out of eleven human clinical trials
conducted from the 1940’s to 1990’s, seven showed an improved performance
outcome in the multivitamin group vs. placebo [1]. In addition, several studies support the
positive effects of multivitamins on factors such as mental health, immunity, and
injury recovery, which can be indirectly linked to performance improvement.
More generally, vitamins help to convert food into
energy to fuel your workout, race, or game. Specific raw vitamins help with
processing protein which is also fundamental to getting stronger and improving
recovery. While our goal is to obtain as
many of these vitamins from whole food as possible, the challenge for active
individuals is meeting increased demands with today’s Western diet.
Why
raw, cold-processed? Although vitamin supplements are needed to meet nutrient needs, many vitamins and
essential amino acid products are denatured with heat when being processed and
created. To increase absorbency of the raw Sport Formula vitamins, the powder
is cold processed which best allows the vitamins to remain in a raw and
digestible form for our bodies.
Pill
vs. Powder? When it comes to multivitamins, it is
not the amount of vitamin that you take, but rather the amount you absorb that
really matters. A popular statistic from
the Physician’s Desk Reference (2010) suggests that hard tablets or pills may
have an absorption rate as little as 18% vs. a powder/liquid at 98%. Many cheap one-per-day tablet vitamins have
an additional preservative coating that may further limit uptake. The true absorption rate of pills is largely
based off of the quality and makeup of the pill, but by choosing a powder or
liquid, you can rest assured that you are getting what you pay for.
Although not an exact science, this home test (https://www.consumerlab.com/results/hometest.asp) from Consumer labs is a quick and easy way to mimic the breakdown of your tablet multivitamin and see if you are getting what you paid for!
Why
Sport Formula? Sport Formula powder is an active
potency multivitamin plus essential
amino acids, minerals, and digestive enzymes.
The product packaging was created with convenience in mind. The
individualized packet will melt in your mouth without water making it easy to
take on-the-go. Sport Formula is
naturally sweetened with Xylitol (fruit sweetener) and tastes great!
(2006). J. Driskell & I. Wolinsky (Eds.), Sports Nutrition: Vitamins and Trace Elements (2nd ed.) Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
This month's Product Spotlight would be a great addition for anyone looking to increase overall health naturally and organically -- Divine Health's Living Green Superfood!
Living Green Superfood
Do you get your recommended 5 servings of fruits and
vegetables each day? Do you eat a wide variety of raw, plant-based foods to get
a broad spectrum of nutrients each day? If you answered “no” to either of these
questions (as all of us at Mid10 certainly did!), then Divine Health’s Living
Green Superfood could be just what your diet needs to facilitate optimum overall
health!
THE SCOOP
Living Green Superfood is a powdered blend of concentrated,
certified organic greens, fruits, vegetables, digestive enzymes, and pre- and pro-biotics. Living Green’s ingredients are intended to balance
the body’s pH levels, strengthen the immune system, increase energy naturally,
improve digestion, and support eye and liver health -- and that’s just to name
a few of the benefits! We know what
you might be thinking…This sounds great
and all, but it MUST taste terrible!
However, Living Green Superfood is sweetened with organic Stevia (a
natural, plant-based, zero- calorie sweetener) and cinnamon, so it tastes great!
Don’t believe us? Come try a sample!
THE SCIENCE
Antioxidants
Some of the most
exciting research in the last decade has been the discovery of a group of
nutrients, which have protective effects against cell oxidation. These
naturally occurring compounds are called antioxidants, and they are found in many
fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants defend our bodies by scavenging harmful
free radicals, which are implicated in most degenerative diseases.
Epidemiological studies have established a positive correlation between the
intake of fruits and vegetables and prevention of diseases like atherosclerosis,
cancer, diabetes, arthritis, in addition to the visible effects of ageing (1).
Living Green Superfood is great for anyone who struggles getting in their recommended
fruits and vegetables each day, as 1 scoop provides 5 servings of fruits and
veggies to supplement the antioxidants your diet lacks, and in a convenient
powdered form!
Enzymes
There
are many benefits to raw foods that we miss out on day-to-day, as we consume
foods which have been highly processed before reaching our plates. For example,
most uncooked foods contain enough enzymes (the catalysts all cells require to
survive and function) to allow for easy digestion. When the food is cooked, however, those enzymes become deactivated (denatured) and can no longer assist in the digestive process upon consumption (2). Therefore, our body’s
enzyme-making machinery must work double-time in order to break down this food,
often halting other metabolic functions. Using too much of our
enzyme potential to produce digestive
enzymes limits our ability to produce metabolic
enzymes. This can make us more susceptible to disease and cause a general
weakening of the body’s ability to mend itself. Therefore, supplementing digestive enzymes with the Living Green Superfood can aid in restoring optimal immune function and digestion!
At Mid10 we call the Living Green Superfood a whole-food
powdered multi-vitamin, as it contains the antioxidants and enzymes our bodies
need to function most efficiently -- and all derived directly from living
foods. The Green Superfood is also convenient – throw it in your breakfast smoothie
or shake it up with water and you’re good to go! Still unsure? Come by and try
it for yourself!
1. Charanjit, Kaur; Kapoor, Harish. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables –
the millenium’s health. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. Online. 7 July 2008.
2. Grossman, M. Greengard, H, Ivy, A. American Journal of Physiology. 141:38-41, 1944.
This month's Product Spotlight is our newest metabolism boosting pack -- 1st Phorm's BMR GO PACK. Read on for all the info and don't forget to come by Mid 10 and try a free sample!
BMR GO PACK
The Scoop
Whether your goal is to lose 50 pounds or shed your last 5,
our newest metabolism boosting pack – 1st Phorm’s new BMR Go Pack – can help
you attack your weight loss from every angle. The Go Pack is designed to help
burn body fat by stimulating the thyroid, encouraging deep sleep, and
controlling appetite – all while giving you a smooth energy to power through your
day. Plus, 1st Phorm offers the Go Pack in a men’s specific formula:
BMR Commander, and a women’s specific formula: BMR Bliss.
How Does it Work?
The Go Pack includes
three products to promote optimal metabolism 24-hours a day.
1) BMR Commander
for Men: The BMR Commander is 1st Phorm’s newest fat-burner
and appetite suppressant, intended to help you take “command” of your
metabolism! The Commander is specially formulated to increase the number of
calories your body can use, while also fighting off salty and sweet cravings
and helping eliminate stored body fat. The
Commander uses the highest quality natural ingredients, therefore allowing for
a smooth, no-jitters energy during the day.
BMR Bliss for Women: The BMR
Bliss, like the Commander, helps increase your natural energy and focus, AND
curbs your cravings for junk food snacks. But there’s more! We all know that
weight loss can be difficult when our hormones are working against us.
Therefore, in addition to the ingredients found in the Commander, the Bliss
also includes a female-specific hormone-balancing complex. For women this means
taming symptoms of PMS and minimizing water-retention.
2) Thyro-Drive:
A sluggish Thyroid leads to a sluggish metabolism. Thyro-Drive helps combat
less-than-optimal thyroid function by boosting your T3 and T4 levels –
naturally. T3 (1) and T4 (2) are the predominant and most potent hormones
produced by the thyroid, which aid in converting oxygen and calories into usable
energy, and therefore burning calories. In addition, increasing your T3 and T4
can lead to not only an increase in metabolism, but also a natural increase in
energy!
3) Downtime PM:
If you haven’t already heard, at Mid 10 we are big proponents of getting
enough sleep. Why? Studies connect lack of sleep to increased cortisol levels,
a signal to your body to store body fat and increase appetite. Downtime helps
you get deeper and more restful sleep, therefore decreasing cortisol and
naturally increasing metabolism – without making you feel groggy when you wake
up. Below you will find a more detailed article on the fat-loss benefits of
Downtime!
The Mid 10 staff has been trialing the Go Pack ever since it
arrived, and the vote is unanimous – we love it! Here are our reviews: 1) The all-day
energy and focus come with no jitters or crash; 2) The appetite suppressant
eliminates over-eating and snacking; and 3) The Downtime has us sleeping deep
and waking rested and refreshed. According to 1st Phorm “It’s hard
to explain how great you’ll feel…you have to experience it for yourself!” So
stop by Mid 10 for your free sample!
References:
1. Kulkarni, S. et al. Beyond Synergy: Corticosterone and Thyroid Hormone
Have Numerous Interaction Effects on Gene Regulation in Xenopus tropicalis
Tadpoles. Endocrinology 2012 153: 5309-5324
2. Sutter, M. et al. Maternal
High-Fat Diet Modulates the Fetal Thyroid Axis and Thyroid Gene Expression in a
Nonhuman Primate Model. Mol.
Endocrinol. 2012 26: 2071-2080
Downtime PM
The Scoop
Most
know that a healthy diet can make or break training potential; however, an
equally important ingredient for maximizing recovery and results often goes
overlooked: sleep. If we want to make the most of our hard work in the gym, we
need 8 hours of deep, restful sleep -- not the tossing-and-turning-all-night
kind we are all so accustomed to. 1st Phorm's latest release, Downtime PM, is
designed to optimize our "downtime" by promoting restful, deep sleep while also
reducing cortisol levels and increasing nutrient assimilation -- all of which
can improve performance, metabolism, and muscle protein synthesis. Sound like a
dream? Come see us at Mid 10 and let us give you a sample!
The Science
Why We Need Quality Sleep
We
are often guilty of challenging our bodies to accomplish as much as possible
with as little sleep as possible. However, the effects of sleeplessness are
more than just that groggy feeling we get in the middle of the day when our
morning coffee wears off. Studies have correlated lack of sleep with higher
body weight as well as increased appetite and risk for developing obesity
[1,2]. For example, a long-term study comparing women who sleep 5 hours and
women who sleep 7 to 8 hours has shown the group with less sleep to have
significantly higher body weight than the group with normal amounts of sleep
[1]. Other recent studies have also associated lack of sleep with changes
in hormone levels. For example, these studies have found a correlation between
low amounts of sleep and increased levels of Ghrelin, an appetite-inducing
hormone produced in the stomach [3,4,5]. This may explain why another recent
study found that we are significantly more likely to consume calorically dense
and nutrient deficient foods after short-term decreases in sleep [6,7,8].
Not
only do we need sleep in order to maintain a healthy weight and metabolism, we
also need sleep in order to recover from the day-to-day stresses we place on
our bodies. Training, in particular, causes a cortisol and catecholamine
release, which breaks down our muscles. However, restful sleep strongly
suppresses these catabolic processes and enhances peripheral anabolic processes
(secretion of growth hormone and testosterone) [9].
Why Downtime PM?
Downtime
PM has a unique blend of ingredients formulated to help you relax, fall asleep,
and stay asleep. For example, a 2:1 ratio of Calcium to Magnesium in Downtime
PM is intended to decrease anxiety before bed and aid in uninterrupted sleep.
Downtime
PM’s "Biorhythm Blend" helps restore restore natural circadian rhythms
and improve metabolic and digestive processes. A few of the ingredients in this
blend include: Psyllium Husk Powder and Senna for improving digestion and
regularity; Fenugreek Seed Extract for detoxification and nutrient
assimilation; Digestive Enzymes to increase nutrient absorption; and Maca Root
Extract for naturally restoring hormone levels.
In
addition to the Biorhythm Blend, Downtime PM also has a "Somnovel
Complex," with ingredients like Valerian Root and Kava Kava, which are
specifically geared toward decreasing anxiety and encouraging deep sleep.
Downtime PM also uses Melatonin, a naturally occurring compound that our body
uses to regular circadian rhythms and elevate serotonin, therefore inducing
restful sleep. Finally, Downtime PM has a high potency Black Cherry Extract,
which has been shown to decrease inflammation and significantly increase sleep
continuity.
Is Downtime PM Right for You?
Downtime
PM uses all natural ingredients, something we highly recommend to help you
sleep soundly without feeling groggy upon waking the next morning. If you are
looking to boost your training performance and recovery while also improving
anxiety, metabolism, and digestion, stop by and see us at Mid 10 for a sample!
1. Patel, S.R., et al., Association between reduced sleep and weight gain in women. American journal of epidemiology, 2006. 164(10): p. 947-54.
2. Taheri, S., et al., Short sleep duration is associated with reduced leptin, elevated ghrelin, and increased body mass index. PLoS medicine, 2004. 1(3): p. e62.
3. Schmid, S.M., et al., A single night of sleep deprivation increases ghrelin levels and feelings of hunger in normal-weight healthy men. Journal of sleep research, 2008. 17(3): p. 331-4.
4. Spiegel, K., et al., Brief communication: Sleep curtailment in healthy young men is associated with decreased leptin levels, elevated ghrelin levels, and increased hunger and appetite. Annals of internal medicine, 2004. 141(11): p. 846-50.
5. Nakazato, M., et al., A role for ghrelin in the central regulation of feeding. Nature, 2001. 409(6817): p. 194-8.
6. Brondel, L., et al., Acute partial sleep deprivation increases food intake in healthy men. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2010. 91(6): p. 1550-9.
7. Koban, M., et al., Sleep deprivation of rats: the hyperphagic response is real. Sleep, 2008. 31(7): p. 927-33.
8. Nedeltcheva, A.V., et al., Sleep curtailment is accompanied by increased intake of calories from snacks. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2009. 89(1): p. 126-33.
9. Torbjörn Åkerstedt, Peter M. Nilsson, Göran Kecklund (2009), Sleep and recovery, in Sabine Sonnentag, Pamela L. Perrewé, Daniel C. Ganster (ed.) Current Perspectives on Job-Stress Recovery (Research in Occupational Stress and Well-being, Volume 7), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.205-247
1. Patel, S.R., et al., Association between reduced sleep and weight gain in women. American journal of epidemiology, 2006. 164(10): p. 947-54.
2. Taheri, S., et al., Short sleep duration is associated with reduced leptin, elevated ghrelin, and increased body mass index. PLoS medicine, 2004. 1(3): p. e62.
3. Schmid, S.M., et al., A single night of sleep deprivation increases ghrelin levels and feelings of hunger in normal-weight healthy men. Journal of sleep research, 2008. 17(3): p. 331-4.
4. Spiegel, K., et al., Brief communication: Sleep curtailment in healthy young men is associated with decreased leptin levels, elevated ghrelin levels, and increased hunger and appetite. Annals of internal medicine, 2004. 141(11): p. 846-50.
5. Nakazato, M., et al., A role for ghrelin in the central regulation of feeding. Nature, 2001. 409(6817): p. 194-8.
6. Brondel, L., et al., Acute partial sleep deprivation increases food intake in healthy men. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2010. 91(6): p. 1550-9.
7. Koban, M., et al., Sleep deprivation of rats: the hyperphagic response is real. Sleep, 2008. 31(7): p. 927-33.
8. Nedeltcheva, A.V., et al., Sleep curtailment is accompanied by increased intake of calories from snacks. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 2009. 89(1): p. 126-33.
9. Torbjörn Åkerstedt, Peter M. Nilsson, Göran Kecklund (2009), Sleep and recovery, in Sabine Sonnentag, Pamela L. Perrewé, Daniel C. Ganster (ed.) Current Perspectives on Job-Stress Recovery (Research in Occupational Stress and Well-being, Volume 7), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp.205-247
This is where we will post both a brief and detailed review of two featured products each month. For November, those products are Alpha-Cre HD and Maximum Complex. Read on to learn more!
Alpha-Cre HD
THE SCOOP
If your goal is to improve performance,
whether in the weight room, on the field, or on the pavement, the new Alpha-Cre
HD by 1st Phorm is your perfect stimulant-free pre-workout for
increasing strength and stamina! How does it work? By combining the highest
quality micronized creatine monohydrate and
beta alanine, allowing you to train both harder and longer. Plus, it comes in three delicious fruity flavors
that will blend perfectly with your BCAAs: Grape, Orange, and Fruit Punch. Intrigued?
Drop by Mid10 and mention this newsletter for your free sample!
THE SCIENCE
This
is for those of you who like to know the juiciest details of how the products
work, so you can have a leg-up on the competition!
The two ingredients primary
ingredients in Alpha Cre HD are creatine
monohydrate and beta-alanine. Creatine is naturally synthesized in
the liver and pancreas from amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine [1]. It is considered an ergogenic (performance-
enhancing) aid for athletes, and supplementation works by accelerating the rate
of ATP resynthesis during workouts, increasing your power output and performance,
and therefore increasing lean muscle [2].
Beta-alanine
acts as a “muscle buffer” specifically geared toward resisting fatigue. Beta-alanine
increases carnosine levels within the muscle helping to protect against the
build-up of H+, the acidic byproduct of the breakdown of glycogen during
exercise. This rise in muscle carnosine
maintains the proper pH balance among muscle cells, especially during intense
workouts, when H+ concentration is the highest [3]. Creatine also contributes
to this H+ buffer by making our bodies less dependent on glycogen for ATP
resynthesis.
Combining creatine monohydrate and beta-alanine has been shown to have a greater effect on
performance than stand-alone creatine or beta alanine products. A recent
double-blind study on collegiate athletes compared a placebo group, creatine
group, and a creatine +beta alanine group with the same 10-week strength training
routine. Results showed significantly greater improvements in percent body fat,
lean body mass, and total training volume in the creatine + beta alanine group
in comparison to the other two groups. The creatine + beta alanine group also
showed favorable upper- and lower-body strength changes in comparison to
placebo [4].
According to 1st Phorm:
“The double-tap of beta alanine and creatine in ALPHACre HD will increase
aerobic capacity and endurance, as well as your anaerobic power output and
overall strength levels, making it an ideal supplement for all types of athletes.”
Here at Mid10, we agree that Alpha Cre’s versatility makes it a product which
could assist a variety of training goals. If you are looking to increase strength and endurance during your workouts, Alpha Cre serves as a great non-stimulant workout enhancer. It can also be added to your favorite pre-workout for energy and improved performance, or
runners and bikers can pair it with BCAA’s for the ultimate boost in endurance.
Still skeptical? Come see us and try out
a free sample for yourself!
References:
1. Greenhaff P: The nutritional biochemistry of creatine. J Nutrit Biochem 1997, 11:610-618.
2. Buford, T.W., R.B. Kreider, et al.
“International Society of Spsorts Nutrition position stand: creatine
supplementation and exercise.” J Int Soc
Sports Nutr (2007) 4:6.
3. Harris, R. C., M.J. Tallon, et al. “The
absorption of orally supplied beta-alanine and its effect on muscle carnosine
synthesis in human vastus lateralis.” Amino
Acids (2006) 30 (3): 279-289.
4. Hoffman, J., N. Ratamass, et al. “Effect of
creatine and beta-alanine supplementation on performance and
endocrine
responses in strength/power athletes.” Int
J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab (2006) 16(4): 430-446
Maximum Complex
THE SCOOP
Maximum
Complex by Oz Nutrition is Mid10 Nutrition’s newest sustained-release,
multi-source protein. With a blend of both fast- and slow- digesting types of protein, Maximum Complex is perfect for
post-workout recovery and as a snack
or meal replacement at any time of day. What makes Maximum Complex even more unique? It contains a complete vitamin
and mineral complex as well as digestive enzymes shown to increase the rate of
protein and amino acid absorption. Maximum Complex is also low calorie, low
carb, and low fat, while remaining high in protein. In addition, every batch of Max Complex undergoes
rigorous quality inspection, so what you see on the label is what you get!
Maximum Complex comes in three delicious flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, and
Strawberry – all of which we are happy to mix you a sample to taste when you
come see us!
THE SCIENCE
Maximum Complex is a blended protein,
which contains fast-acting whey isolate, whey concentrate, and slower-digesting
egg albumen proteins. Whey protein has been shown to yield increased muscle
protein synthesis [1]. Studies have also shown that groups using whey protein
supplementation in combination with resistance training for ten weeks
experienced significant lean mass increases and body fat decreases [2, 3].
You may now be wondering: why add the egg protein to the whey? Egg whites contain many proteins, mostly ovalbumin, which makes up about 60 percent of the total protein; ovotransferrin, which makes up around 10 percent; and ovomucin at around 5 percent. [4]. Egg protein, therefore, has a full spectrum of available
amino acids, making it a perfectly “complete” protein. The addition of egg albumen
protein to whey protein can keep you in an anabolic state (forming muscle
proteins from amino acids) by keeping blood amino levels high for longer
periods of time than whey protein alone. These slower digesting proteins also
make Maximum Complex ideal as a snack or meal replacement, as it will keep you
full between meals.
Maximum complex contains more than
high quality protein, however. It also contains 25% of your daily value of many
essential vitamins and minerals in just one scoop. In addition, Maximum Complex
utilizes the unique Aminogen Digestive Enzyme System. Aminogen is a patended blend of digestive proteases from Aspergillus niger and Alpergillus oryzae that was shown in a published clinical study to triple the rate of protein absorption. Because Aminogen helps to break down protein, many find it reduces or eliminates symptoms of incomplete protein digestion, such as gas and bloating. [5]
Getting an adequate amount of protein
in your diet is important for feeling and looking our best. [6] Maximum Complex
offers versatility to anyone wanting to supplement dietary protein throughout
the day without added fats and sugars. Plus, its full spectrum of vitamins,
minerals, and Aminogen digestive enzymes puts Maximum Complex a notch above many
other protein blends. Not to mention, it tastes phenomenal! Come see us at
Mid10 and try a free sample for yourself!
References:
1. Tang, J.E., D.R. Moore,et al. (2009).
“Ingestion of whey hydrolysate, casein, or soy protein isolate effects of mixed
muscle protein synthesis at rest and following resistance exercise in young
men.” J Appl Physiol 107(3): 987-992.
2. Burke, D.G., P.D. Chilibeck, et al. (2001).
“The effect of whey protein supplementation with and without creatine
monohydrate combined with resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscle
strength.” Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 11(3): 349-364.
3. Baer, D. J., K.S. Stote, et al. (2011). “Whey
Protein but not soy protein supplementation alters body weight and composition
in free-living overweight and obese adults.” J Nutr 141 (8): 1489-1494
4. Berg, Michael (2009). “What’s the difference
between the various protein supplements on the market today as it relates to
muscle gains?” Muscle and Perf (9)
5. Julius, O., S.C. Kothari et al. (2008) "An open label study to determine the effects of an oral proteolytic enzyme system on whey protein concentrate metabolism in healthy males." Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 5:10
6. Kreider, R.B., et al. (2011).
“A carbohydrate-restricted diet during resistance training promotes more
favorable changes in body composition and markers of health in obsess women
with and without insulin resistance.” The Physician and Sports Medicine 39 (2):
27-40
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