Athletic and Sports Medicine Support
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Athletes, ranging from enthusiastic
amateurs to professionals, have become
increasingly interested in utilizing
nutritional supplements to meet their
unique metabolic needs and to help
achieve their personal best.
Our recommended athletic products are “elite” in their
own way by offering the highest purity
and most bioavailable ingredients without
being compromised by preservatives,
additives, or fillers. They are a logical
match for helping to maintain peak condition
and optimal physiological function.*
Introduction
Our athletic products are divided into three convenient
categories, allowing athletes to customize the endurance and/or
speed/power components of their programs. The first category
includes two core products that form the nutritional foundation
for every athlete. The second category contains pre-exercise
energy products for endurance as well as strength/power
activities. The third offers post–exercise recovery and repair
products to counteract the rigors of training.*
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UltraNutrient®
ProBasics |
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choose from:
Electrolyte/Energy formula
Nitric Oxide Support
BCAAs
l-Carnitine |
choose from:
Creatine
Ribose |
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Systemic Enzyme Complex
l-Glutamine
Muscle Cramp/Tension Formula |
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Ligament Restore
Cat’s Claw |
UltraNutrient®
•Contains the most active and bioavailable vitamin and mineral forms
for advanced nutritional support*
•Full spectrum B-complex vitamins to charge energy production*
•Vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene and reduced glutathione to
mediate the pro-oxidant effects of exercise on muscle fibers and
delay muscle soreness; also important for healthy immune defense,
along with zinc*
•Calcium, potassium and magnesium for healthy muscle contractile
function*
•Chromium and other mineral cofactors for healthy carbohydrate and
protein metabolism*
•Manganese, boron and copper for healthy ligaments and joints*
•Alpha lipoic acid and CoQ10 for cellular energy and cardiovascular
support*
•Hawthorn for healthy blood flow; silymarin and curcumin to support
tissue comfort by maintaining healthy cyclooxygenase-2 activity*
Reference: Schroder H, Navarro E, Mora J, Galiano D, Tramullas A. Effects of
alpha-tocopherol, beta-carotene and ascorbic acid on oxidative, hormonal and
enzymatic exercise stress markers in habitual training activity of professional
basketball players. Eur J Nutr. 2001 Aug;40(4):178-84.
| In recent studies conducted at Cornell University, scientists
revealed that curcumin provides key support for maintaining
healthy cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme function, providing potential
for musculoskeletal comfort.*
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| In a double-blind cross-over trial involving Finnish top-level
cross-country skiers, CoQ10 supported performance by enhancing
oxygen consumption (VO2 Max) and improving recovery time.* |
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ProBasics
•Delivers 31 grams of high quality protein per serving and is a source of essential and nonessential amino acids for helping to maintain healthy muscle composition and promote muscle repair*
•Maintains muscle nitrogen balance, decreases lactate production and attenuates protein breakdown with branched chain amino acids (BCAAs)*
•Contains glutathione precursors to neutralize oxidative stress and muscle fatigue*
•Enhances immune system defense with lactoferrin, immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA)*
•Easily digested, low in fat, naturally flavored, free of added sugar and contains less than 1% lactose
Reference: Levenhagen DK et al. Post-exercise protein intake enhances whole-body
and leg protein accretion in humans. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2002 May;34(5):828-37.
| Strength and endurance athletes may benefit from 1.2 to 1.8 grams
(g) of protein per kilogram (kg) body weight per day (this could mean
between 93-139 grams of protein per day for an athlete weighing
170 lbs). Elite athletes may need as much as 2 g/kg per day. These
levels would help to retain positive muscle nitrogen balance, sparing
muscle protein and supporting lean mass.* |
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Warning:
Very low calorie protein diets (below 400 calories per day)
may cause serious illness or death. Do not use for weight
reduction in such diets without medical supervision. Not
for use by infants, children, pregnant or nursing women.
Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only.
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ProBasics:
French Vanilla |
591 g. /bottle |
PURPBFV5 |
591 g. /bottle |
ProBasics:
Strawberry Banana Crème |
573 g. /bottle |
PURPBSB5 |
573 g. /bottle |
ProBasics:
Chocolate |
632 g. /bottle |
PURPBCH6 |
632 g. /bottle |
Electrolyte/Energy formula
•Combines sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium to
replenish electrolytes lost during exercise; supports muscle function,
retains hydration, may lessen the perception of exertion*
•Provides glucose and maltodextrin, important pre-exercise sources of
rapidly available energy; spares glycogen stores and delays fatigue*
•Contains the energizing cofactors malic acid and alpha
ketoglutarate, both Krebs cycle intermediates*
•Includes vitamin C to protect muscles from free radicals generated
during exercise and to enhance tissue recovery*
•Promotes mental focus under stressful conditions and may also
help promote physical endurance with the amino acid l-tyrosine,
a neurotransmitter precursor*
•For strenuous or prolonged exercise; especially important for
workouts at least 1–2 hours in length
Reference: Fulco CS, Kambis KW, Friedlander AL, et al. Carbohydrate
supplementation improves time-trial cycle performance during energy deficit
at 4,300-m altitude. J Appl Physiol. 2005 Sep;99(3):867-76.
| In 8 well-trained athletes who ran on a treadmill for 1 hour,
consumption of a carbohydrate containing beverage offered a
muscle sparing effect.*
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| Electrolyte/Energy formula |
340 g./bottle |
PUREEF3 |
340 g./bottle |
Nitric Oxide Support
•Contains arginine, a nitric oxide precursor, to support healthy
circulation and delivery of oxygen to working muscle; protects
muscles from oxidation and moderates lactate dehydrogenase
activity during intense exercise*
•Delivery forms of arginine offer the Krebs cycle intermediates
alpha ketoglutarate and malate for enhanced energy production*
•Provides citrulline to delay the onset of muscle fatigue, maintain
acid-base balance, promote aerobic energy production in muscle cells
during exercise, and enhance arginine and nitric oxide production*
•Includes vitamin C to enhance nitric oxide activity and provide blood
vessel endothelial antioxidant protection*
•May also be used post-exercise to support growth hormone synthesis
(for healthy muscle composition) and ammonia detoxification to
delay fatigue*
Reference: Schaefer A, Piquard F, Geny B, et al. L-arginine reduces exercise-induced
increase in plasma lactate and ammonia. Int J Sports Med. 2002 Aug;23(6):403-7.
| In one study, l-arginine provided statistically significant support for
moderating plasma lactate and ammonia in addition to enhancing
the nitric oxide pathway during exercise.* |
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| Nitric Oxide Support |
147 g./bottle |
PURNOS1 |
147 g./bottle |
BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids)
•Has a sparing effect on muscle glycogen and muscle protein during
prolonged bouts of exercise*
•Moderates the progression of central nervous system fatigue during
exertion, supporting mental performance*
•Maintains lean body mass and muscle power during high altitude
training*
•May promote exercise performance in the heat*
•Supports healthy immune function for triathletes and long distance
athletes*
•Provides the only amino acids to be delivered directly to skeletal
muscle for direct protein synthesis and repair*
•Promotes muscle nitrogen balance and decreases lactate production*
Reference: Bassit RA, Sawada LA, Bacurau RF, Navarro F, Martins E Jr, Santos
RV, Caperuto EC, Rogeri P, Costa Rosa LF. Branched-chain amino acid supplementation
and the immune response of long-distance athletes. Nutrition
2002 May;18(5):376-9.
| Research at the Copenhagen Muscle Research Center in
Denmark suggests that BCAA administration before exercise
results in significantly greater muscle ammonia, alanine and
glutamine production, as well as lower lactate production, than
was observed during exercise without BCAA supplementation.
These findings indicate the potential for BCAAs to reduce muscle
fatigue during exertion.* |
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| BCAA powder |
227 g./bottle |
PURBCAP |
227 g./bottle |
l-Carnitine
•Improves the body’s ability to utilize fat for energy by shuttling
long-chain fatty acids directly into the mitochondria, providing a
glycogen sparing effect and delaying time to fatigue*
•Stimulates both skeletal and heart muscle energy metabolism*
•Enhances maximum oxygen consumption (VO2-Max) and decreases
lactate accumulation during exercise*
•The fumarate form offers the additional benefits of furmaric acid,
a Krebs cycle intermediate, for extra energy support*
•Best taken one hour before intensive exercise, but may be used on
a regular basis
Reference: Arenas J, et al. Effects of L-carnitine on the pyruvate dehydrogenase
complex and carnitine palmitoyl transferase activities in muscle of
endurance athletes. FEBS Lett. 1994 Mar 14;341(1):91-3.
During a 4-week training period, long-distance runners
supplementing with 2 grams carnitine per day experienced
enhancement in maximal oxygen consumption via stimulation
of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and carnitine palmitoyl
transferase activities.*
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l-Carnitine fumarate
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| l-Carnitine fumarate |
120 capsules/bottle |
PURLCF1 |
120 capsules/bottle |
| l-Carnitine fumarate |
60 capsules/bottle |
PURLCF6 |
60 capsules/bottle |
Creatine
•Increases optimal work output, strength and conditioning during
short-duration, high-intensity exercise; encourages lean muscle mass*
•Regenerates the primary energy molecule, ATP, which is immediately
available to muscles*
•The pyruvate form combines the benefits of creatine with pyruvic
acid, which stimulates glucose extraction from the blood into muscle
during exercise; primes the muscle with carbohydrate fuel for
greater endurance*
•Has demonstrated the potential to increase the time reported to
reach exhaustion and to decrease perceived exertion*
Reference: Romer LM, Barrington JP, Jeukendrup AE. Effects of oral
creatine supplementation on high intensity, intermittent exercise performance in
competitive squash players. Int J Sports Med. 2001 Nov;22(8):546-52.
| More than 40 double blind or controlled studies suggest that
creatine (15 to 25 grams per day for five or six days) may enhance
single or repetitive bouts of short-duration, high-intensity exercise
lasting under 30 seconds each.* |
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| Creatine powder |
500 g./bottle |
PURCRM5 |
500 g./bottle |
| Creatine powder |
250 g./bottle |
PURCRM2 |
250 g./bottle |
Ribose
•Helps keep ATP levels at their peak, promoting rapid energy repletion
for intense exercise; supports both skeletal and cardiac muscle
energy metabolism*
•Regenerates ATP earlier in the pathway than creatine, making
the two compounds a synergistic combination*
•May increase power during short, intense bouts of exercise*
Use of D-Ribose by Pure Encapsulations is authorized by Bioenergy,
Inc. under U.S. Patents 4,605,644; 4,719, 201, and patents pending.
Reference: Effect of Ribose supplementation on nucleotide depletion following
high-intensity exercise in human skeletal muscle. Bioenergy, Inc. Research Report,
Ball State University 1999.
| In one small trial, volunteers performing bicycling exercises
reported less muscle stiffness and cramping following exertion
when supplemented with ribose. In a random double-blind
crossover study, the effect of ribose supplementation in eight
subjects undergoing intense cycle training emphasized the
importance of muscle ribose concentrations for regenerating ATP.*
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| Ribose |
250 g./bottle |
PURRI2 |
250 g./bottle |
| Ribose |
100 g./bottle |
PURRI1 |
100 g./bottle |
l-Glutamine
•The most abundant amino acid in the body, glutamine is especially
useful for muscle repair after physical and metabolic stress*
•Maintains healthy lean muscle composition*
•Spares muscle protein breakdown by converting to glucose when
additional energy is needed*
•Enhances healthy white blood cell function to restore immune
defense post-exertion*
Reference: Bowtell JL, et al. Effect of oral glutamine on whole body carbohydrate
storage during recovery from exhaustive exercise. J Appl Physiol. 1999 Jun;86(6):1770-7.
| Intense exercise lowers blood levels of glutamine, which can remain
persistently low with over-training. In order to maintain plasma
glutamine levels, muscle cells break down to provide amino acids
as substrates for glutamine resynthesis. Supplementation with
glutamine may help spare muscle protein.* |
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| l-Glutamine
powder |
227 g./bottle |
PURLGP |
227 g./bottle |
Also available in capsules.
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Muscle Cramp/Tension Formula
•Relieves minor muscle cramps associated with athletic activity*
•Moderates overall muscle tension and occasional nighttime leg
muscle cramps*
•Contains magnesium, calcium and potassium to maintain healthy
muscle contractile function*
•Provides the calming botanicals lemon balm, passion flower and
chamomile to promote muscle and overall relaxation*
Reference: Roffe C, Sills S, Crome P, Jones P. Randomised, cross-over, placebo
controlled trial of magnesium citrate in the treatment of chronic persistent leg
cramps. Med Sci Monit. 2002 May;8(5):CR326-30.
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| Muscle Cramp/Tension Formula
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180 capsules/bottle |
PURMCT1 |
180 capsules/bottle |
| Muscle Cramp/Tension Formula
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60 capsules/bottle |
PURMCT6 |
60 capsules/bottle |
Systemic Enzyme Complex
•Contains proteolytic enzymes to moderate bradykinin formation,
the arachidonic cascade and prostaglandin E2 production to maintain
musculoskeletal comfort*
•Helps mediate temporary muscle soreness and joint pain associated
with exercise*
•Provides boswellia, maintaining healthy 5-lipoxygenase enzyme
activity for powerful tissue comfort support*
•Includes rutin to preserve connective tissue integrity*
•Now with Serrazimes®, a serrapeptidase-comparable enzyme blend to
help lessen minor pain and maintain a healthy inflammatory response*
Serrazimes® is a registered trademark of National Enzyme Company.
Reference: Miller PC, Bailey SP, Barnes ME, Derr SJ, Hall EE. The effects of
protease supplementation on skeletal muscle function and DOMS following
downhill running. J Sports Sci. 2004 Apr;22(4):365-72.
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Ligament Restore
•Provides glucosamine sulfate as a building block for tendons,
ligaments, and joints; enhances the natural repair processes of
healthy connective tissue*
•Contains BioCell Collagen II®, a naturally occurring blend of
hyaluronic acid (HA), chondroitin sulfate and amino acids to promote
cartilage synthesis and joint integrity*
•Encourages collagen formation with l-lysine and l-proline, which are
hydroxylated to form hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, forming the
“glue” that holds collagen together*
•Includes silica and vitamin C as cofactors for connective tissue
matrix formation and repair*
•Maintains healthy eicosanoid metabolism with devil's claw and
curcumin; supports joint flexibility, function and comfort*
•Helps recovery from strains and sprains or overall wear and tear*
•Best taken daily to maintain connective tissue resiliency*
† BioCell Collagen II® is a registered trademark of BioCell Technology LLC, Anaheim, California, USA. U.S. Patents 6,025,327; 6,323,319; 6,780,841 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Reference: Lippiello L. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate: biological
response modifiers of chondrocytes under simulated conditions of joint stress.
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2003 May;11(5):335-42.
| A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
conducted in Germany at the University of Kiel suggested that a
devil's claw extract encouraged back, shoulder, and neck flexibility.
Two additional German clinical studies indicated that an extract of
devil's claw helped promote hip, knee, and non-radicular back
mobility and function.* |
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Cat’s Claw
•Promotes joint comfort, in part by maintaining healthy
cyclooxygenase activity and prostaglandin metabolism*
•Protects from oxidative stress and supports healthy cytokine
production*
•Associated with enhancing immune system cell function, including
phagocytosis and macrophage activity*
•Provides potential cardiovascular support by maintaining healthy
vascular and platelet function*
Reference: Sandoval M et al. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of cat's
claw (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis) are independent of their alkaloid
content. Phytomedicine. 2002 May;9(4):325-37.
| Knee comfort during physical activity was enhanced with cat’s claw
use in one study and was attributed to its ability to moderate free
radicals and prostaglandin production.* |
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The Information presented here is strictly for educational
purposes only. Some ingredients may interact with the
prescription medication. Please consult your physician before
you take any medication.
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