R-ALA increases your muscles uptake of glycogen. This increases muscle cell volume and contributes to that full pumped feeling when you workout. This is a very desirable effect as the increase in muscle glycogen also increases other important nutrient transport that contributes to cell volume and muscle growth. R-ALA is not a thermogenic but it does appear to contribute to favorable body composition changes. This is believed to be due to a nutrient partitioning effect where nutrients are channeled more to lean tissue and away from fat tissue. R-ALA will help enhance the efficiency of many different supplements. One in particular is Creatine HSC. R-ALA will help enhance the absorption of creatine into the muscle cell by providing a transport vehicle by it’s unique ability to mimic insulin. As we said in an earlier answer, you must use R-ALA in a capsule form and not in a pre-mixed powder. R-ALA is also one of the most potent antioxidants available. And, when taken with other antioxidants it actually enhances their antioxidant abilities.

Minimizes Free Radicals To Improve Health And Support Immune Function!
Vigor is the second release under the Designer Stackables product line. Designed specifically for its fantastic anti-oxidant and health promoting effects, Vigor just might be the staple product your regimen has been lacking all along. Your mom has been right all along. Whether or not you chose to ignore the fact as a child, there is no doubt that there is some validity to the phrase "Mother knows best". True enough, eating fresh fruit and vegetables really is good for you. Packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals (also known as phytonutrients) and a whole host of other beneficial plant chemicals, the inclusion of fruits and vegetables in the bodybuilding diet as a benefit to the metabolic processes of building muscle and burning body fat should be obvious. Actually, we're not just talking about bodybuilders and athletes here for general health, everyone can and should be eating fruits and vegetables daily in order to meet the general recommendation of five portions per day. But let's get real here for a minute - who can honestly say they consume at least five portions every single day? In reality, a good estimate suggests that anyone eating two portions a day is doing pretty well.

Introducing Vigor

Whether the lack of consumption is due to taste, availability, or simply convenience, Vigor may be the cost effective solution to the problem. By providing a calorie-free means of obtaining a large portion the necessary micronutrients and phytochemicals required daily, Vigor forms a staple, not only of your supplement regimen, but of your diet. While it is possible for those who cannot stomach any fruits or vegetables to use Vigor as their primary means of obtaining such compounds, we strongly suggest you use Vigor with a minimum of two portions of fruits and/or vegetables per day.

Vigor vs. Oxidative Stress

Along with oxygen ions and peroxides, free radicals are included in a larger category of nasty molecules known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS.) Formed during many cellular processes, free radicals are highly reactive molecules that collide with each other and cause cellular damage. Any time the concentration of pro-oxidants dominates the concentration of anti-oxidants is referred to as Oxidative Stress. Oxidative Stress suggests a far from ideal environment for adding mass or cutting body fat. In fact, oxidative stress can hinder recovery significantly. It is because of this that we recommend a dosing of Glucophase XR be taken immediately after a workout, when free radicals and ROS are elevated. Vigor stacks exceptionally well with Glucophase XR for the purpose of reducing harmful compounds and promoting faster recovery.

Vigor is formulated using the scientifically developed ORAC+ Manufacturing Process, ensuring the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) of the constituents remains high. ORAC itself measures the anti-oxidant activity of a substance or compound. More specifically, it quantifies the degree and length of time it takes to inhibit the action of an oxidizing agent such as free radicals. Generally speaking, the higher the ORAC value the better, making VIGOR™ a supreme solution to the problems of free radicals and oxidative stress.

If you are not consuming sufficient volumes of fruits and vegetables daily, which most people simply are not doing, then Vigor should form a staple of your dietary intake. In fact, considering the recommendations for fruit intake are set to meet the average non-athlete, even those who consume at or above the recommended daily portions can still attain benefit from Vigor.

To summarize, Vigor:

* Is an excellent source of anti-oxidants
* Enhances immune functioning
* Promotes healthy blood lipid profiles
* Supports an optimal cellular environment for growth and recovery.

Questions and Answers

(Q) What exactly is a free radical and why should I care?
(A) Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons. Because of this structure, they are very unstable and so seek out other molecules with which they can combine to develop some sort of stability. It is when the radicals find their targets and collide that the majority of the damage is done.

(Q) What causes free radicals?
(A) As stated in the product write-up, "There are numerous origins of free radical formation including pollution in the air, drug use, chemicals in the food and drink we consume, pesticides and contaminants on crops and even exercise (as waste products of cellular respiration)."

(Q) Will I notice a difference straight away when I use Vigor?
(A) It is not something you will feel per se, but if you currently don't consume enough fruit and vegetables (which most people simply don’t), then over time you will notice a mildly reduced recovery time and even a mild increase in the rate of gains. Health-wise you will feel like a million dollars.

Vital In The Conversion Of Carbs, Proteins And Fats To Energy!

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant vital in the conversion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to energy by working with insulin receptors to regulate blood sugars. This regulation of blood sugars is important for weight loss as well as healthy blood sugar levels, which is why ALA has played such an important role in reducing the effects of diabetes. These effects include but are not limited to cataracts, glaucoma, and nerve damage repair. ALA is both water and fat-soluble making it the only "universal" antioxidant. The powerful actions of ALA not only arrest free radicals but also recycle other antioxidants and vitamins giving them new life. This powerful action is why ALA stands alone as one of the most powerful antioxidants on the natural products market today.

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90

Amount Per Serving:
Alpha Lipoic Acid 250mg

Other Ingredients:
Gelatin, cellulose, and magnesium stearate.

Directions for Use:
Take 1 capsule 1-4 times daily with food.

Warnings: Women should not use this product if pregnant, nursing, or lactating. If you are using birth control pills, please consult your physician before use.

Cinnulin PF is the only patented aqueous cinnamon extract available (US #6,200,569) and is manufactured through an innovative water-based process using no chemical solvents. Cinnulin PF is produced from a superior source of cinnamon bark, validated to have the highest concentration of active Type-A Polymers, that have been shown to support healthy glucose and cholesterol management, weight management and displays potent antioxidant properties. Cinnulin PF Highlights:
• Supports healthy glucose and cholesterol management
• Potent Antioxidant
• Supports weight management

Perfect Cycle is a liver protectant that has it all for an affordable price. Extensive research went into formulating this unique blend of ingredients that balances your liver enzymes to a normal level, and gives you the best all around liver protectant on the market.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 2 Tablets?Servings Per Container: 45

Amount Per Serving:

N-Acetyl Cysteine: 1000mg
Milk Thistle: 600mg
(80% Standardized Provides 480mg Silymarin)
Alpha Lapoic Acid: 200mg

Directions
Take 2 tablets 1 - 3 times a day