{"product_id":"bcaa-shock-powder-fruit-punch","title":"BCAA Shock Powder (Fruit Punch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBCAA stands for Branched-chain amino acids: which prevent fatigue and improve concentration, reduce protein and muscle breakdown during and after an intense exercise. BCAA Post Workout after an intense workout has been shown to aid in maintaining muscle growth and energy required to reduce muscle breakdown. Containing: L-Glutamine for enhanced exercise performance, L-leucine for stimulated muscle growth, Vitamin B6 for energy and L-Valine for promoting muscle growth and tissue support.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula Purposes \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"623\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAA Shock is synthesized to improve exercise performance, increase muscle protein synthesis, prevent muscle tissue breakdown, support immunity, gut health, and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur product is synthesized utilizing the latest scientific research and formulated with optimal ratios of branch chain amino acids to produce world-class results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur formula is third-party independently tested for heavy metals, impurities, made in the USA, GMP certified, and produced in an FDA registered facility. 1% of the supplements on the market can match our world-class standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula Ingredient Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits Of Each Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"384\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a cofactor in more than 150 enzymatic reactions associated in blood sugar regulation, immunity, cardiovascular function, neuronal health, metabolic, and digestive health (38, 40).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces plasma glucose (blood sugar levels) via by inhibiting the activity of small-intestinal α-glucosidases (enzymes associated with glucose metabolism) (39).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as an antioxidant by counteracting the formation of reactive oxygen species (inflammatory markers) and advanced glycation end-products (38,40).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support blood sugar regulation in women with gestational diabetes (40).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecofactor for enzymes involved in DNA metabolism (40).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCAA 2:1 Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"384\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove exercise performance, increase muscle protein synthesis, prevent muscle tissue breakdown, supports immunity, gut health, lipid metabolism, and recovery (41,42).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeucine stimulates muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth) via stimulation of the mTORC1 pathway (a genetic pathway for cell growth) even in a caloric deficit (41).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppresses muscle degradative pathway (muscle tissue break down) during times of catabolism and caloric deficit (41).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeucine stimulates muscle growth in sarcopenic elderly individuals that have increased leucine needs (41).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActs as a regulator to promote intestinal development, nutrient transporters, and immune-related function (42).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Glutamine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"384\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost abundant amino acid in skeletal muscle that fuels immune cells, improves exercise recovery, and optimizes gut microbiome (18).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVital for lymphocyte (immune cell) proliferation (growth) and paramount in neutrophil (immune cell) destruction of bacteria (18).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVital for activation of genetic signals that support immune function and vitality (18).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlutamine is utilized by immune cells at high rates during catabolic conditions (post-surgery, sepsis, burns, and extreme exercise (18).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProper Use of This Supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"623\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a dietary supplement\u003cbr\u003eMix 1\/2 a scoop (6.5g) in 8 - 10 ounces of cold beverage. It will take a few minutes for all the powder to dissolve in the beverage. Best taken pre-workout, post-workout or between meals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" width=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Formula Vs Other Formulas on the Market.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"282\"\u003e1. Uses third party independently tested ingredients that are made in the USA, GMP certified, and made in an FDA registered facility.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"342\"\u003e1. Source cheap ingredients from heavily polluted soils. Even “organic” supplements not third party tested have been removed by FDA due to high levels of heavy metals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"282\"\u003e2. Utilizes efficacious evidence-based dosages with optimal ratios of amino acids to support exercise performance and recovery.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"342\"\u003e2. Use low amounts of cheap forms of amino acids that result in poor absorption and muscle growth, recovery, and exercise performance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruzat, V., Macedo Rogero, M., Noel Keane, K., Curi, R., \u0026amp; Newsholme, P. (2018). Glutamine: Metabolism and Immune Function, Supplementation and Clinical Translation. \u003cem\u003eNutrients\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e10\u003c\/em\u003e(11), 1564. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu10111564\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu10111564\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUeland, P. M., McCann, A., Midttun, Ø., \u0026amp; Ulvik, A. (2017). Inflammation, vitamin B6 and related pathways. \u003cem\u003eMolecular aspects of medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e53\u003c\/em\u003e, 10–27. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.mam.2016.08.001\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.mam.2016.08.001\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird R. P. (2018). The Emerging Role of Vitamin B6 in Inflammation and Carcinogenesis. \u003cem\u003eAdvances in food and nutrition research\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e83\u003c\/em\u003e, 151–194. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/bs.afnr.2017.11.004\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/bs.afnr.2017.11.004\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMascolo, E., \u0026amp; Vernì, F. (2020). Vitamin B6 and Diabetes: Relationship and Molecular Mechanisms. \u003cem\u003eInternational journal of molecular sciences\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e21\u003c\/em\u003e(10), 3669. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijms21103669\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijms21103669\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNie, C., He, T., Zhang, W., Zhang, G., \u0026amp; Ma, X. (2018). Branched Chain Amino Acids: Beyond Nutrition Metabolism. \u003cem\u003eInternational journal of molecular sciences\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e19\u003c\/em\u003e(4), 954. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijms19040954\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijms19040954\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan, P., Li, L., Rezaei, A., Eslamfam, S., Che, D., \u0026amp; Ma, X. (2015). Metabolites of Dietary Protein and Peptides by Intestinal Microbes and their Impacts on Gut. \u003cem\u003eCurrent protein \u0026amp; peptide science\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e16\u003c\/em\u003e(7), 646–654. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2174\/1389203716666150630133657\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.2174\/1389203716666150630133657\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rocktomic.store\/samples\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Badges_02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"85\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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