Consciousness is the seat of all being, and through the brain it controls the processes that govern desired states in body recomposition in terms of fat loss and lean mass gain. But this not only refers to choice, but to physiological effects from applied strength and aerobic training, highly focused energy, to supporting nutritional and recovery states that contribute to these ends. Brain supplementation can amplify certain biological processes moving in the intended direction. For example, certain b-vitamins (i.e., B6, B12) can positive impact carbohydrate metabolism, brain glucose utilization, and recovery, especially when their consumption is correctly positioned with high calorie meals of significant carbohydrate content. Choline, either as citi-choline or choline bitartrate (or especially phosphatidylcholine) can positively affect acetylcholine production and replenishment from training, thus supporting recovery.
Nootropic enhancements in cognition sharpen the effects in multiple areas of directed effort towards the aforementioned physiological states. If one wanted to get stronger, then these supplements could support both the energy output and the subsequent nervous system recovery to be able to deploy greater levels of increased strength and power, even in the short-term. If fat loss is the objective, then these supplements could contribute by better optimizing the energy utilization potential from food, and support fat loss through indirectly encouraging the body to create more energy on fewer calories. The resulting caloric deficit if maintained within reasonable bounds - that preserve existing amino acid stores - then the end state will be reached much sooner, as the energy increase will go towards intensified application in training. Brain supplements can be for the body, as long as the intention is well defined before application.
Recommended Product(s):
Choline Cocktail from Twinlab - Memory, Neural Function, Cognition, Energy, Nervous System Recovery
Neuro-Optimizer from Jarrows - Memory, Neural Function, Cognition, Energy, Nervous System Recovery
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Vitamin Packaging Affects Optimization
If you take two sets of multi-vitamin formulas with the same ingredients, intra-differentiated capsule and tablet sets, and ingredient concentrations and place Set A in a package where each pill's ingredients are explained for that particular pill and for the every pill in the set, and place the other (Set B, which is essentially the same formula) in a package that lists the ingredients for all the pills in total as an entire whole, then the value of Set A automatically exceeds the value of Set B. This is even though it is the same exact formula. The difference in value is not in the presentation of the ingredients, although it is the required illustration. The difference is in the conception of a perceived increase in options for how to take each pill separate or in conjunction with others, during the day. If you know what's in each differentiated pill, then you have the ability to position its consumption at its optimal temporal point.
Let's look at some examples. A multi-vitamin contains a separate mineral component with higher than normal concentrations of calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Under normal consumption patterns, one would take this mineral tablet with the vitamin tablet, when in fact a better time to consume it would be before sleep with a protein shake. A separate b-complex should be taken with the biggest meals depending on the number of tablets and capsules in the pack within that area. If there's only one b-complex, then it should be consumed early with the largest meal during that time frame, or if there are 2-3, then they may be equally split among solid meals throughout the day. Positioning affects potency, and manufacturers who understand this principle will continue to reap higher margins on vitamin packing that affords the end consume this increased level of value, which is indispensible to long-term health strategy.
Recommended Product(s):
Super Pak from Beverly International - Vitamins, Minerals, Internal Function, Metabolism, Recovery
Let's look at some examples. A multi-vitamin contains a separate mineral component with higher than normal concentrations of calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Under normal consumption patterns, one would take this mineral tablet with the vitamin tablet, when in fact a better time to consume it would be before sleep with a protein shake. A separate b-complex should be taken with the biggest meals depending on the number of tablets and capsules in the pack within that area. If there's only one b-complex, then it should be consumed early with the largest meal during that time frame, or if there are 2-3, then they may be equally split among solid meals throughout the day. Positioning affects potency, and manufacturers who understand this principle will continue to reap higher margins on vitamin packing that affords the end consume this increased level of value, which is indispensible to long-term health strategy.
Recommended Product(s):
Super Pak from Beverly International - Vitamins, Minerals, Internal Function, Metabolism, Recovery
Advancements in Protein Technology
Technological advances in protein supplementation can only get better, especially now that pro-hormones have been banned. This is seemingly off-topic and unrelated, but is totally connected in the sense that restrictions on other products can spur advancements in remaining product areas to satisfy existing market demand. First you only had egg and soy proteins as the core protein supplements long before whey. Now you have protein serum, which actually has been out for quite some time. In taking a quick look at the new protein supplements entering the market, the next advance is already here: the sharply increased modulation of certain or specific amino acids in protein powders over others. In other words, certain anti-catabolic amino acids such as L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, L-Methionine are being both drastically augmented and in some cases esterified out of proportion to the existing or base amino acid configuration in regular whey protein powders.
This gives one a clue about where true anabolic and anti-catabolic power in protein lie: It's in the proportions of certain amino acids relative to others, and not necessarily the amount of protein consumed. This also creates another inference. Eventually, more anabolism will be attained on actually less protein powder if the key factor is proportion optimization and augmentation of specific amino acids relative to others in the mix. Protein always had one of its dimensions of value based on the quantity or how much was consumed per sitting and over the course of the day, week, or for the length of a specific nutritional program. Now the value between the dimensions of protein quantity and quality is further shifted towards quality, as protein supplements with enhanced amino acid configurations can now be used to promote more pronounced anabolic/anti-catabolic effects, but in more compressed time and caloric frames, as the concentration of proportioned amino acid potency increases in new products.
Recommended Product(s):
NO Synthesize from VPX - Anti-Catabolic Recovery, Strength, Size, Rapid Cell Volume
This gives one a clue about where true anabolic and anti-catabolic power in protein lie: It's in the proportions of certain amino acids relative to others, and not necessarily the amount of protein consumed. This also creates another inference. Eventually, more anabolism will be attained on actually less protein powder if the key factor is proportion optimization and augmentation of specific amino acids relative to others in the mix. Protein always had one of its dimensions of value based on the quantity or how much was consumed per sitting and over the course of the day, week, or for the length of a specific nutritional program. Now the value between the dimensions of protein quantity and quality is further shifted towards quality, as protein supplements with enhanced amino acid configurations can now be used to promote more pronounced anabolic/anti-catabolic effects, but in more compressed time and caloric frames, as the concentration of proportioned amino acid potency increases in new products.
Recommended Product(s):
NO Synthesize from VPX - Anti-Catabolic Recovery, Strength, Size, Rapid Cell Volume
New Supplement Category: Anti-Catabolic Amino Powders
It may not necessarily be the case that these powders are new, but the proliferation of powdered amino acid formulas with potent anti-catabolic effects has created a whole new category of pre-configured amino acid combinations specifically designed to elicit maximum nitrogen retention, during and after training. Now the question is what's the difference between this and protein powder if the same ingredients are in both? This point here illustrates a paradox - when certain amino acids are subtracted from protein or more effectively and efficiently when certain amino acids are combined in the absence of others, predictable and targeted effects can and do occur in support of the anabolic process. For example, protein has sufficient concentrations of glutamine as glutamate, but glutamine taken separately or combined with taurine, leucine, isoleucine, and valine (the last 3 being BCAAs or Branched Chain Amino Acids) exhibits both maximum cell volumization and anti-catabolic protection, during training.
Tyrosine taken alone, whether its L-Tyrosine or N-Acetylated Tyrosine has stimulatory effects that are potent enough to warrant its substitution for caffeine or at least accompany it in an effective fat burner. Hydroxy-L-Tryptophan has a sedative effect, especially when combined with similar agents that depress the central nervous system. Although glutamine can assist insulin sensitivity in a tertiary role, taurine has distinct repartitioning effects as an insulin mimicking amino acid. So what's happening is that these amino acids are being targeted in product formulations for very specific purposes. And when the concentration of anti-catabolic amino acids is high, the opportunity to cut back on excess and better position protein powder consumption arises. Instead of taking protein 1-2 hours before training, which is not recommended, supplement users might want to experiment with taking one of these amino acid formulas prior to training, while consuming protein powder afterwards.
Recommended Product(s):
Chained Out from ALRI - Anti-Catabolic Recovery, Strength, Size
Tyrosine taken alone, whether its L-Tyrosine or N-Acetylated Tyrosine has stimulatory effects that are potent enough to warrant its substitution for caffeine or at least accompany it in an effective fat burner. Hydroxy-L-Tryptophan has a sedative effect, especially when combined with similar agents that depress the central nervous system. Although glutamine can assist insulin sensitivity in a tertiary role, taurine has distinct repartitioning effects as an insulin mimicking amino acid. So what's happening is that these amino acids are being targeted in product formulations for very specific purposes. And when the concentration of anti-catabolic amino acids is high, the opportunity to cut back on excess and better position protein powder consumption arises. Instead of taking protein 1-2 hours before training, which is not recommended, supplement users might want to experiment with taking one of these amino acid formulas prior to training, while consuming protein powder afterwards.
Recommended Product(s):
Chained Out from ALRI - Anti-Catabolic Recovery, Strength, Size
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