At NYKO 2018, Isagenix announced the launch of new Immune Shake Booster. On this podcast, Exercise and Nutrition Communications Specialist Dr. Katie Carpenter discusses the science behind the ingredients and how to use the product to support immune health.
Not Just for Muscle Building: Count the Reasons You Should Take Creatine
Wondering whether creatine is right for you? You might consider reviewing its ever-lengthening list of benefits. It’s not just for building muscle and strength anymore.
Creatine first grew in popularity among power and strength athletes, and for good reason.
Workout Burnout? The RISE Protocol Can Help!
Have you ever looked at the current recommendations for exercise and felt overwhelmed? One way to reach your fitness goals is by adopting Dr. Paul Arciero’s RISE Protocol.
Ingredient Spotlight: Eleuthero
Eleuthero has been used in in China for more than 2,000 years and is used in traditional Chinese medicine for stress and to support physical endurance (1, 2). Modern use of the root was popularized after the former Soviet Union decided to include it in its space and sport programs (3, 4).
AMPED Nitro: An In-Depth Look
One of the main active ingredients in the new Isagenix product, AMPED Nitro, is the potent, pump-building Nitrosigine®.
AMPED Nitro provides 1500 mg of Nitrosigine per serving, an amount selected based on several recent scientific publications.
RISE Up for the New Year
Recently, I came across this statistic: More than 60 percent of people in the United States (or, two out of three people) make New Year’s resolutions, mostly to get healthier (>85 percent), but only 8 percent are successful in achieving their resolutions!
Ingredient Spotlight: Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, or winter cherry, is considered one of the most prized Ayurvedic herbs in India, similar to what ginseng is in China. The adaptogen has been used safely for more than 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine, a system originated in northern India more than 5,000 years ago.
5 Ways to Use e+
The novel combination of naturally sourced caffeine and stress-modulating adaptogens found in e+™ energy shot is what sets it apart from any other energy drink on the market. It’s this unique blend of ingredients that also make its function extremely versatile.
Creatine Plus Carbs Gives Endurance Athletes Breakaway Speed
Creatine is often overlooked by endurance athletes. But combining the supplement with carbohydrates might just be the winning combination for late-stage breakaway moments during competition.
Protein: What You Need to Know
In its most recent position stand on protein, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, or ISSN, wrote that exercising individuals need approximately 1.4 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (1).