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Amino Acids - Are the building blocks of protein. Your body is primarily made of protein.  And protein in turn, is made up of chains of amino acids What distinguishes all amino acids is that they all have a group, (amine group), made of 1 atom of nitrogen & 2 atoms of hydrogen.

Free-Form Amino Acids - Individual amino acids that are  unattached to each other or anything else & therefore able to be immediately absorbed into the blood stream with no digestion necessary. Since, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids require absolutely no digestion, they can be absorbed by anyone no matter how old they may be or the condition of their digestive system.  Also, unlike proteins, free-form amino acids can be taken on an empty stomach such as right before a workout.  Whereas proteins have to have a mass of food sufficient to stimulate the release of digestive juices. This is why most protein supplements are presented as blender drinks.  Free-form amino acids are not to be confused with so-called "predigested protein."

Negative nitrogen balance - The condition of excreting more amino acids & protein than one is taking in. This makes it difficult to maintain ones body since the body's tissues are mainly made of protein & amino acids which require constant maintenance & repair.

Precursors - the substance from which another substance is made.

Protein - Chains of some combination of the 20 so-called "proteogenic" amino acids. (proteogenic means to generate protein). In other words their are only 20  amino acids from which all proteins in all organic life both animal & vegetable are made. Not all 20 are in every protein, but nothing else but some portion of the 20 proteogenic amino acids in repetitive long chains often approx. 100,000 amino acids long are what all proteins in all life are made from.

Secretalogical cells - Cells that secrete hormones.

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Super-Sports

Broad Spectrum Free-Form Amino Acid Mixture

A mixture of 16 amino acids, plus Creatine, Di-peptide, precursors, Co Enzyme Q-10 and Alpha Lipoic acid. Recommended to help increase athletic performance

RECOMMENDED FOR:
  • Promoting muscle development.
  • Enhancing stamina and endurance.
  • Helping maintain a positive physical athletic image.
  • Improving vitality.
  • To help increase proteins synthesis for those undergoing physical therapy or with degenerative muscle disorders.
  • For optimal results, this formula should be taken with Super Spots Creatine.
  • Desiccant pads are included in Super-Sports Amino Acid Formula, as well as all of Montiff's highest quality nutraceuticals, to insure optimal freshness.

      DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Take 2 to 6 capsules-(depending upon bodyweight), 15 - 20 minutes before workout. Vitamins & minerals should be taken within 2 hours of taking free-form amino acids because while proteins are made of amino acids,  protein synthesis cannot take place without B vitamins & minerals.  However because some people – (mostly women), get stomach upset from taking B vitamins on an empty stomach it is O.K. to take the B vitamins with a meal either before or after the workout.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES OF THE INGREDIENTS OF SUPER-SPORTS FORMULA?

  • BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS (L-LEUCINE, L-ISOLEUCINE AND L-VALINE) - {See Branch-Chain information Page}, are included in the proper balance. These amino acids increase protein synthesis and anabolic hormones, while decreasing the amount of protein catabolism. They may also increase energy and aid in repair and recovery, which is important to the athlete during regular physical training.
  • GLUTAMINE, the most abundant amino acid found in muscle tissue, increases anabolic activity, as well as having beneficial antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties. It helps support muscle hypertrophy, effects growth hormone and testosterone levels, and is important for neurological and gastro-intestinal health.
  • CARNITINE (Fumarate) is an essential for the metabolism of fats, and is an energy source. It may also have a hypertrophic effect on skeletal muscle and is important for myocardial health. Fumarate (fumaric acid) aids in the citric acid cycle.
  • ARGININE (HCL) is important for the athlete in producing GH secretion, and stimulates insulin, leading to anabolic and anticatabolic effects on skeletal muscle. It helps increase lean body mass and strength and has an important role in nitric oxide production, which is important in cardio-vascular health and in preventing hypertension.
  • TAURINE is the second most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue after glutamine, and it influences the anabolic process through the control of the ionic flux and effects on osmoregulation. It has many other important roles in the body including antioxidant properties, balances and stabilizes minerals, and has a protective effect on joints.
  • TYROSINE is important for proper chemical balance of the brain, and depletions have been associated with depression and memory deficiencies. It is essential for production of catecholamine neurotransmitters, producing norepinephrine leading to adrenaline production. It is the precursor for the hormone thyroxine from the thyroid gland, and growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary.
  • GLYCINE is a glycogenic amino acid, and is an important constituent of collagen, increases GH, and is necessary for neurological health.
  • METHIONINE has many functions in the body, including increasing protein synthesis and is essential in the formation of creatine.
  • CREATINE PHOSPHATE is the major phosphorylated compound in muscle tissue, and is important for increasing lean body mass, strength and stamina.
  • ALPHA LIPOIC ACID is an important antioxidant combating "free radicals" that occur with physical exertion, and protects the liver against toxins. CO-ENZYME Q-10 is also an antioxidant and is important for cardio-vascular health.
  • ORNITHINE-a-KETOGLUTARATE is a powerful compound and is the precursor to Arginine, Glutamine, Proline and Alpha-Ketoisocaporate, as well as making the branched-chain amino acids. It has an effect on insulin and GH, and is important for protein synthesis.
  • LYSINE is an essential amino acid and it has an inhibitory effect on viruses, such as the herpes virus. Low levels can slow protein synthesis and effect muscle and connective tissue health. It is important to be in the proper balance with Arginine.
  • THREONINE is generally low in vegetarian diets, and is lacking in other diets as well. Low levels may interfere with proper protein synthesis.
  • HISTIDINE converts to histamine and is a powerful vessel dilator. It has a direct effect on the central nervous system.
  • ASPARTIC ACID has affect on reducing toxic ammonia levels in the urea cycle, which becomes high during intense physical exertion that athletes undergo during regular training. This eliminates the fatigue caused by ammonia, allowing for increased stamina.
  • L-ALANYL-L-GLUTAMINE is a unique di-peptide, which quickly breaks down and produces energy, as well as helping to support muscle hypertrophy.

If you are supplementing with an amino acid formula, such as Branched-Chain Amino Acids, Gluca-Balance, Neuro-Balance, or Super Sports, it is important to also take Vita-Minz-Plus, a multi-vitamin-mineral, in order to maintain proper metabolic balance.

    REFERENCES:

  1. Di Pasquale, Mauro, M.D., "Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete. The Anabolic Edge", 1997
  2. Phillips, Bill, "The Sports Supplement", 1998
  3. Tappan, K. Basu, et al, "The Antioxidants in Human Health and Disease", 1999
  4. Parker, L. and Trischler, H.J., "Alpha Lipoic Acid - The Metabolic Antioxidant", Free Rad Biol, Med., 1996
  5. Biolo G., Tipton K. Klein S., Wolfe RR, "An Abundant Supply of Balanced Amino Acids Synergistically Enhances Protein Muscle Anabolism After Exercise", Abstracts, 1997