Description:

Real Fuel is a supplement created specifically to improve mental focus and physical performance in any sport that involves mixed, high-intensity efforts, such as cross-training or team sports like soccer, rugby, volleyball, basketball, water polo, hockey, and even combat sports like boxing, judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA. Creatine, L-Citrulline, and L-Argininine promote rapid replenishment of ATP stores for immediate energy and reduced latency between contractions; β-Alanine extends contraction time, delaying the onset of fatigue; Taurine ensures and promotes muscle contraction and has an anti-stress effect; caffeine, L-Theanine, and Rhodiola Rosea help increase concentration during training sessions or competitions; BCAAs and B vitamins provide a substrate for all cellular processes during exercise; Turmeric extract alleviates mild anxiety related to athletic performance, as well as providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection; black pepper helps maximize the absorption of curcumin.

A 15g dose consists of:

- 3 g of Creatine (Creapure™) for an instant increase in phosphocreatine (CP) stores[1], which is fundamental for ATP synthesis in high intensity efforts of short and medium duration; to ensure adequate hydration and hypertonicity of the cell[2], given the loss of liquids due to physical activity; for a reduction in fatigue[3] in chronic states and sleep deprivation[4]; for a better uptake of glucose into the cell[5] and therefore for its adequate use for energy purposes; for the increase in lean mass and diameter of type I, IIa and IIx muscle fibres[6].

- L-Citrulline It is an amino acid that promotes the synthesis of nitric oxide (NOS)[16,17] which doubles the levels of L-Arginine and L-Ornithine already present in the body[15], thus increasing the vasodilatory effect and therefore a greater influx of nutrients. Citrulline promotes glycogenolysis and glycolysis, thus increasing the production of ATP[18], essential for continuous muscle contraction. It also attenuates the depletion of phosphocreatine reserves (the active form of creatine) and promotes their restoration[19], thus decreasing the waiting time in repeating an explosive gesture.

- L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate is an amino acid that directly induces the synthesis of nitric oxide[20], thus increasing blood flow thanks also to the adjuvant action of Citrulline[21]. The administration of L-Arginine has been shown to increase anaerobic performance in sprints and to delay the onset of fatigue symptoms[23]. L-Arginine also has a protective function on pancreatic β cells and improves insulin secretion[22]. The combination of L-Arginine and Creatine increases anaerobic performance and muscle mass, as well as improving the rate of ATP resynthesis during muscular effort[24].

- There Taurine It is another amino acid that is fundamental for the muscular function of both the osteo-muscular and cardiac systems, as well as the ocular system. In the sports field, it is very useful in performance by improving aerobic capacity[26,27].

- There β-Alanine It is a modified version of the amino acid ⍺-alanine, and is the most important extracellular substrate for increasing the concentration of Carnosine inside the cell[28], responsible for the buffering effect on intramuscular pH, as well as a powerful anti-aging molecule[29] and antioxidant[30], reducing protein degradation by reactive oxygen species (ROS)[31], reactive nitrogen species (RNS)[32], and advanced glycation end products (AGEs)[33]. β-alanine has been shown to increase the expression of power in strength endurance[34,35] and in the endurance of sprinters in the repetition of maximal efforts[36]. β-alanine is particularly effective in all those sports where performance varies from 60 to 240 seconds[37], as in all sports with intermittent efforts.

- There Caffeine It is a natural alkaloid classified as a nootropic, that is, a stimulant that acts on the brain, giving greater focus, reactivity and cognition, but it is also a mild anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, associated with the prevention of digestive system neoplasms[38,39]. L-Theanine is an amino acid contained in tea which, together with caffeine, works synergistically to increase concentration, mitigating the unwanted effects of the latter if in excess[40].

- A pool of branched chain amino acids, BCAA in a 2:1:1 ratio (L-Leucine 1.0 g; L-Isoleucine 0.5 g; L-Valine 0.5 g), promotes first of all glucose uptake via the PI3K/aPKC pathway, independent of the mTOR pathway and its use in the cell[7][8][9]. Furthermore, they perform a particular neuronal activation function[10], since they compete with the same tryptophan uptake pathway[11], responsible for the increase in fatigue during training, so their integration before and during training would increase neuronal excitation via mTOR[12], thus allowing for greater focus and a delay in the onset of fatigue[13][14].

- There Rhodiola Rosea It is an adaptogen that is associated with a reduction in physical and mental fatigue[41], an increase in cognitive function[42,43,44,45] and neuromotor function[43], a reduction in the margin of error[43], an increase in the attention threshold[46] and reaction time to stimuli[46], and more generally an improvement in the sense of well-being[43,44].

- There CAVACURMIN® It is a registered trademark dry extract of curcumin. Curcumin has been shown to prevent and block the degeneration of cognitive function in states of chronic stress [47,48], furthermore curcuminoids reduce depressive symptoms by increasing well-being [49,50,51,52]. At the endothelial level, curcumin has a protective function and increases the production of nitric oxide [53,54], and finally it has been shown to be a molecule with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties [55]. Piper nigrum l. increases the absorption of curcuminoids twentyfold [56].

INGREDIENTS:

Creatine monohydrate Creapure®, L-citrulline DL-malate, beta-alanine, L-leucine (Kyowa Quality®), taurine, L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG), acidifier: citric acid; resistant dextrins, thickener: isomalt; L-isoleucine (Kyowa Quality®), L-valine (Kyowa Quality®), flavourings, dehydrated orange, carrot and lemon juice concentrate, rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea L.) root e.s. tit. 3% total rosavins, anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide; CAVACURMIN® [turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), gamma-cyclodextrin] rhizome e.s. tit.15% curcuminoids, L-theanine, anhydrous caffeine, sweetener: sucralose; stabilizers: sucrose esters of fatty acids, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) fruit e.s. tit. 95% piperine, pteroylmonoglutamic acid (folic acid), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).

HOW TO USE: We recommend a daily intake of 15 g (equal to 1 level scoop) dissolved in 300 ml of water.

WARNINGS

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Due to the presence of creatine, the product is intended for adults only. Do not use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in children, or for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years of age. Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to localized heat sources and sunlight. The minimum shelf life refers to the product when stored properly in its unopened packaging. Do not dispose of in the environment after use.

INTOLERANCES AND LIFESTYLES

REAL FUEL is a gluten-free and lactose-free dietary supplement, making it suitable for both celiacs and lactose intolerant individuals. It's also the ideal supplement for a vegetarian diet.