Taurine helps with hydration, increased energy, antioxidant function, and increases fat metabolism during aerobic exercise. L-taurine increases fat metabolism by using fat cells as fuel. 242,243

L-Glutamine most abundant amino acid in the skeletal muscle that fuels immune cells, improves exercise recovery, and optimizes the gut microbiome. Vital for lymphocyte growth and the destruction of bacteria. 18

L-Arginine is a natural vasodilator. This helps to increase nitric oxide levels. 1 It also increases exercise performance by increasing blood flow when the nutrient is delivered to the muscle being worked. 3

BCAA 2:1 (Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine) Improves exercise performance, increase muscle protein synthesis, prevent muscle tissue breakdown, supports immunity, gut health, lipid metabolism, and recovery. It also suppresses muscle tissue break down during times of caloric deficit. 41, 42

L-Citrulline increases nitric oxide production, improves exercise performance, and increases blood flow to the skeletal muscle. Also increases the production of l-arginine. 34,35

L-Tyrosine supports cognitive function in individuals that are highly stressed and anxious by increasing dopamine levels. 60, 61

L-Theanine supports mood, mental clarity, and cognitive health. It is also a natural anti-depressant/neuroprotective agent. 53

L-Histidine supports immune health. 314

L-Lysine HCL supports skin health, immune health, antioxidant function, reduces anxiety and increases energy production. 313

L-Threonine supports digestive health by restoring the mucin syntheis and stabilization of the gut microbiota. 311

Caffeine optimizes energy, cognitive function , and mental alertness. Acutely enhances exercises performance. 24

Theobromine supports increased energy and cognitive function. 312

Green Tea Extract helps support blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health 26. High in epigallocatechin gallate (ECGC), which is shown to reduce body fat mass, increase fat burning, and increase caloric expenditure during exercise. 25

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