| Caffeine (Coffeine) | I.H.C. Chempharm | Caffeine is a plant-based alkaloid which stimulates the central nervous system of any creature that ingests it. In nature, it serves as a form of pest control for certain plants such as cacao trees, coffee shrubs, yerba mate and tea trees. The caffeine ca...展開 Caffeine is a plant-based alkaloid which stimulates the central nervous system of any creature that ingests it. In nature, it serves as a form of pest control for certain plants such as cacao trees, coffee shrubs, yerba mate and tea trees. The caffeine causes insects and other pests to collapse from the effects of over-stimulation. Caffeine, also known as guaranine, mateine or theine depending on the source plant, is considered a psychoactive drug. However, it has not been designated a controlled substance, so its use in teas, coffees and sodas is not illegal. Coffee beans contain a significant amount, while tea leaves and yerba mate plants contain less. Cocoa beans also contain caffeine, but they contain much higher levels of another alkaloid called theobromine. When caffeine is removed from the source plant and reduced to its most natural state, it forms a white powder. This powdered form is actually the scientific definition of bitter, which is why many beverages containing caffeine also contain copious amounts of sugar or other sweeteners. That contained in stimulant pills such as No-Doz is not diluted with sugar, so the pills can be very bitter indeed. 收起 | |
| Carnipure™ ALC | Lonza Nutrition | Carnipure™ ALC is a high quality Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) product and is the acetyl derivative of Carnipure™. Supplemental Carnipure™ ALC can cross the blood-brain barrier and acts as a source of acetyl groups for synthesis of acetylcholine. Carnipure™ pr...展開 Carnipure™ ALC is a high quality Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) product and is the acetyl derivative of Carnipure™. Supplemental Carnipure™ ALC can cross the blood-brain barrier and acts as a source of acetyl groups for synthesis of acetylcholine. Carnipure™ products are all bright white as well as heat and pH stable. They can be used in dietary supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, and powders as well as in beverages, bars, dairy and other food products. Carnipure™ supplementation was found to increase the oxidation of fatty acids in healthy human subjects. Due to its fundamental role in energy metabolism, L-carnitine is typically used by the body to support functions that have a high energy demand. In this sense, Carnipure™ can play a beneficial role in many areas of health, such as sports nutrition, weight management, infant nutrition, male fertility, and pregnancy. 收起 | |
| Carnipure™ Crystalline | Lonza Nutrition | Carnipure™ Crystalline is a high quality form of L-Carnitine suitable for liquid food applications and infant nutrition. Carnipure™ crystalline is used in many applications like: sports nutrition, weight management, foods for healthy aging, vegetarian pro...展開 Carnipure™ Crystalline is a high quality form of L-Carnitine suitable for liquid food applications and infant nutrition. Carnipure™ crystalline is used in many applications like: sports nutrition, weight management, foods for healthy aging, vegetarian products, health foods, functional foods, and infant nutrition. Carnipure™ Crystalline is pure L-carnitine, whereas Carnipure™ Tartrate is a salt of 68% L-carnitine and 32% L-tartaric acid, which is the highest L-carnitine concentration of any currently commercially available non-hygroscopic salt form. Carnipure™ products are all bright white as well as heat and pH stable. They can be used in dietary supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, and powders as well as in beverages, bars, dairy and other food products. Carnipure™ crystalline and Carnipure™ tartrate are: ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certified, Kosher and Halal certified, allergen free, and fully traceable. 收起 | |
| Carnipure™ Tartrate | Lonza Nutrition | Carnipure™ Tartrate is a high quality non-hygroscopic form of L-Carnitine suitable for liquid and solid food applications. Carnipure™ Tartrate is used in many applications like: sports nutrition, weight management, foods for healthy aging, vegetarian prod...展開 Carnipure™ Tartrate is a high quality non-hygroscopic form of L-Carnitine suitable for liquid and solid food applications. Carnipure™ Tartrate is used in many applications like: sports nutrition, weight management, foods for healthy aging, vegetarian products, health foods, and functional foods. Carnipure™ crystalline is pure L-carnitine, whereas Carnipure™ Tartrate is a salt of 68% L-carnitine and 32% L-tartaric acid, which is the highest L-carnitine concentration of any currently commercially available nonhygroscopic salt form. Carnipure™ products are all bright white as well as heat and pH stable. They can be used in dietary supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, and powders as well as in beverages, bars, dairy and other food products. Carnipure™ crystalline and Carnipure™ tartrate are: ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certified, Kosher and Halal certified, allergen free, and fully traceable. 收起 | |
| Creatine | I.H.C. Chempharm | Creatine is an acid produced in the liver that supplies some energy to muscle cells. It is typically found in vertebrates. The liver makes this substance out of three amino acids called arginine, glycine, and methionine. Most of the creatine the human bod...展開 Creatine is an acid produced in the liver that supplies some energy to muscle cells. It is typically found in vertebrates. The liver makes this substance out of three amino acids called arginine, glycine, and methionine. Most of the creatine the human body makes is then stored in the muscles that support the skeleton. Many people confuse creatine with creatinine. Creatinine is actually the broken down form that the kidneys process and dispose of. Normal measurement of creatine evaluates creatinine through blood tests. High creatinine levels may mean a person is severely dehydrated and also helps indicate if a person is experiencing kidney failure. One of the more interesting uses of synthesized creatine is when top athletes use it. It is not a banned substance and many athletes claim they use it because it enhances performance naturally. Though tests have not shown it to be unsafe, there have not been enough tests to indicate that long-term use is safe. 收起 | |
| L-Carnitine | I.H.C. Chempharm | L-carnitine, sometimes referred to as simply carnitine, is a nutrient manufactured from the amino acids methionine and lysine in the liver and kidneys and stored in the brain, heart, muscles tissue, and sperm. Most people produce sufficient amounts of thi...展開 L-carnitine, sometimes referred to as simply carnitine, is a nutrient manufactured from the amino acids methionine and lysine in the liver and kidneys and stored in the brain, heart, muscles tissue, and sperm. Most people produce sufficient amounts of this nutrient to stay healthy. Some medications may also adversely affect carnitine metabolism in the body. The primary function of L-carnitine is to convert lipids, or fats, into fuel for energy. Specifically, its role is to move fatty acids into the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells that reside within the protective membranes that surround cells. Here, the fatty acids undergo beta oxidation and break down to form acetate. This event is what kicks off the Krebs cycle, a series of complex biological reactions that are essential to provide energy for every cell in the body. 收起 |
