Description:

Real Fuel is a supplement created specifically to improve mental concentration and physical performance in any sport that involves high intensity mixed efforts such as CrossFit™ or team sports such as football, Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Water Polo, Hockey, and also in combat sports such as Boxing, Judo, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Ju-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA. Creatine, L-Citrulline, L-Argininine promote a sudden restoration of ATP reserves for prompt energy and a reduced latency time between one contraction and another; β-Alanine allows an extension of the contraction time, delaying the onset of fatigue; Taurine guarantees and promotes muscle contraction as well as performing an anti-stress function; Caffeine, L-Theanine and Rhodiola Rosea help increase concentration during the training or competition session; BCAAs and B vitamins guarantee a substrate for all cellular processes during exercise; turmeric extract attenuates mild states of anxiety related to sports performance, as well as providing anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory protection; black pepper is an adjuvant to maximize the absorption of curcumin.

 A 15 g dose consists of:

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

- L-Citrulline 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 stocks (active form of creatine) and promotes its restoration[19], thus decreasing the waiting time in replicating an explosive gesture.

- L-Arginine alphaketoglutarate 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 delay the time to onset of fatigue symptoms[23]. L-Arginine also has a protective function of the β cells of the pancreas 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].

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

- β-Alanine 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 buffer effect on intramuscular pH, as well as a powerful anti-aging molecule[29] and antioxidant[30], reducing the alteration of proteins by reactive oxygen species (ROS)[31], reactive species of nitrogen (RNS)[32], and the final products of advanced glycation (AGEs)[33]. β-Alanine has been shown to increase the expression of power in endurance strength[34,35] and in the endurance of sprinters in 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.

- Caffeine is a natural alkaloid classified as a nootropic, i.e. a stimulant that acts at the brain level giving greater focus, reactivity and cognition, but it is also a mild anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, associated with the prevention of cancers of the digestive system [38,39]. L-Theanine is an amino acid contained in tea which together with Caffeine works synergistically in increasing 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), first of all promotes 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 would 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 greater focus and a delay in the onset of fatigue[13][14].

- Rhodiola Rosea 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 neuro-motor function[43], to a reduction in the margin of error[43], to an increase in the attention threshold[46] and the reaction time to stimuli[46], and more generally to a improvement of the sense of well-being[43,44].

- CAVACURMIN® 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]. Curcumin at the endothelial level has a protective function and increases the production of nitric oxide [53,54], and finally has proven to be a molecule with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties [55]. Piper nigrum l. increases the absorption of curcuminoids by twenty times[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, concentrated dehydrated orange, carrot and lemon juice, rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea L.) root d.e. tit. 3% total rosavins, anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide; CAVACURMIN® [turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), gamma-cyclodextrin] rhizome d.e. tit.15% curcuminoids, L-theanine, caffeine anhydrous, sweetener: sucralose; stabilizers: sucrose esters of fatty acids, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) fruit d.e. 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 measuring spoon) dissolved in 300 ml of water.

WARNINGS

Food supplements should not be understood as substitutes 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 in any case for prolonged periods without consulting your doctor. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years. Keep in a cool and dry place. Avoid exposure to localized heat sources and sunlight. The minimum shelf life refers to the product correctly stored in intact packaging. Do not release into the environment after use.

INTOLERANCES AND LIFESTYLES

REAL FUEL is a gluten-free and lactose-free food supplement, therefore suitable for both people with celiac disease and those who are lactose intolerant. Furthermore, it is the ideal product to supplement a vegetarian diet.