Dymatize BCAA Complex 2200 provides 2,200 mg of pure free form Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) per serving. These Amino Acids, in their most easily assimiliated form, are essential for maximum muscle regeneration. Not only did Dymatize combine these highly efficient amino acids with nutritional cofactors but we also made it time-release for added effectiveness.

What: DENSITY by Beverly is an advanced formula complete with all 8 of the amino acids considered essential in the diet of healthy adult humans. These are known as the essential amino acids (EAA). DENSITY offers power and flexibility unique from any other amino acid formula developed to date.

Who: It is indicated for anyone seeking to preserve or enhance their lean muscle mass, or who for other reasons wish to increase their intake of essential amino acids (EAA). Density is the number 1, most important supplement for the advanced athlete who is training and dieting to compete as a bodybuilder or fitness athlete who wishes to achieve maximum fat loss while retaining muscle. It is also excellent for the person who has a restricted nutrtional program, poor eating habits, or compromised health issues.

Why: When used as a supplement to the diet and a regular program of resistance exercise, DENSITY can provide benefits including but not limited to (where ↑ = "increases" or "enhances" and ↓ = "decreases"):

↑ circulating essential amino acid (EAA) levels
↑ nitrogen balance ↑ protein synthesis (anabolism)
↓ protein breakdown (catabolism)
↑ anabolic efficiency of meals*
↑ muscle thickness, density & definition
↑ muscle strength & endurance
↑ neurotransmitter synthesis
↑ cognitive performance
↑ mood
↓ muscle soreness

*Meals can differ remarkably in their anabolic efficiency. By raising circulating EAA levels before, during and after eating, DENSITY can improve the anabolic efficiency of meals of any kind, whether or not they contain protein calories. DENSITY can also be used to provide a protective anabolic/anti-catabolic "roof" over your muscles in between meals or before bed.

GABA, or Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, is a powerful amino acid that was first discovered in 1883 in Berlin. It is actually classified as a neurotransmitter, which means it helps nerve impulses cross the synapses (gaps) and communicate better. GABA has a great number of positive effects on the nervous system.

In addition, GABA has some startling effects on promoting fat loss. How does this work? GABA stimulates the production of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). It is HGH that has been found in studies to facilitate the metabolism of fats in the body. HGH is also known for its powerful muscle-building effects. Increasing HGH can definitely be a good thing, especially for bodybuilders. HGH tends to decrease naturally with age, so the older you get, the harder it is to lose fat. That's one reason GABA has become so popular.

Other studies have shown that GABA increases the body's sleeping cycle and patients reported much more vivid dreams. Getting a good night?s sleep and obtaining more rest can lead to more energy throughout the day. Not to mention, decreasing fat loss and promoting muscle growth also leads to an increase in energy.

BUILD MUSCLE
ENHANCE RECOVERY
OPTIMIZE IMMUNE FUNCTION

PRIMAFORCE™ GLUTAFORM™ contains high quality, pharmaceutical-grade glutamine. Glutamine is the single most abundant amino acid found in skeletal muscle and is heavily metabolized during intense training. PRIMAFORCE GLUTAFORM can help:

- Increase protein synthesis, immune function and digestive health
- Promote cell volumization
- Decrease muscle breakdown and cortisol levels
- Elevate growth hormone levels

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (4.5 g)
Servings Per Container: 222 (1000 g)
Servings Per Container: 89 (400 g)
Amount Per Serving
L-Glutamine 4.5 g†

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value Not Established.

Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, mix 1 scoop (1 teaspoon) into 4 ounces of water or juice after training and 1 scoop prior to bed-time.

To promote an anabolic environment and enhance growth hormone release, take several servings of

GLUTAFORM spread throughout the day.

Warning
Keep out of reach of children. Always consult a physician prior to using any dietary supplements.

These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

L-Glutamine, the free amino acid, is the single most abundant amino acid present in skeletal muscle. L-Glutamine may support muscle tissue by limiting the degradation of protein through nitrogen retention, glycogen synthesis, and protein synthesis. L-Glutamine may also assist in the fueling and detoxifying of the brain. Thus, L-Glutamine has been dubbed "the thinker's amino". L-Glutamine's muscle and brain tissue supporting qualities have made L-Glutamine an invaluable addition to an athlete's regimen.

Laboratory Tested for Quality and Purity. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Consult with a physician prior to use if you have any medical condition. Do not use if pregnant or lactating. Keep out of the reach of children.

If you're a serious, drug-free athlete Glutamine Select Plus BCAAs may be the most important supplement you can take. You know it takes heavy, intense training to stimulate your muscles to grow. But hard training also breaks down muscle tissue, in fact, the harder you train, the more muscle you break down and the more your recovery system is compromised. That's why you need to quickly replenish those muscle aminos most affected by hard training, namely glutamine and the branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine. We wanted to find out the fastest, easiest and best way to do this. The research helped us find the solution.

A recent study in Current Therapeutic Research, scientists examined the effects of adding the precise formulation of glutamine and branched chain amino acids found in Beverly's Glutamine Select Plus BCAAs on experienced weight trainers. Sixteen men were divided into two groups. Subjects in each group followed a similar diet, including a 40-gram daily serving of whey protein and a supervised weight training program for ten weeks. The experimental group received additionally 5 grams L-Glutamine and 3 grams BCAAs (1500 mg of leucine, 750 mg of isoleucine and 750 mg of valine). Precise body composition measures and repetition maxes on the bench press (at 100% bodyweight) and leg press (200% bodyweight) were recorded at the start of the experiment and again ten weeks later.

The glutamine plus BCAAs group improved more than double on average than the control group on both performance test measures (bench press and leg press). In addition, the glutamine plus BCAAs group increased lean body mass by an average of 2.6 lbs. more than the control group. Besides increases in lean body mass and strength, the experimental group also experienced improved recovery post training.

What Does This Mean in the Real World?

Training and nutrition were controlled in the above study; the only difference was the addition of a precise, pharmaceutical grade formula containing 5 grams glutamine and 3 grams of free forming crystalline BCAAs. The results speak for themselves. Glutamine Select Plus BCAAs truly is a powerful anabolic (muscle building) and anticatabolic (muscle preservation) supplement formula. It contains the precise clinically proven formula of pharmaceutical grade L-Glutamine and free forming crystalline branched chain amino acids that increased strength, added lean muscle mass and improved recovery in the study above. In addition, Glutamine Select Plus BCAAs tastes great, mixes easily and contains no carbohydrates or sugars.

The branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) metabolite B-hydroxy B-methylbutyrate monohydrate (HMB) has been shown to support the body's ability to minimize protein (i.e., muscle) breakdown and damage to muscle cells, which can occur after intense resistance exercise.1 By reducing muscle tissue breakdown, HMB may tip the scales of protein turnover in favor of new muscle growth.
EAS was the first company to bring HMB to the market. Since then, it has been written up in numerous health and fitness magazines, hundreds of newspapers, and it's been featured on dozens of TV news programs as an exciting, breakthrough supplement that might allow people to get better results faster from the time they spend exercising.

Questions and Answers
Is HMB just for young, serious athletes, or can older, physically active individuals also benefit from it?
As long as individuals exercise, HMB may be beneficial for older as well as younger athletes. In fact, from a recent study published in the FASEB Journal [12.5 (1998) : A652], researchers concluded that HMB may indeed enhance the effects of modest exercise on the body composition of older adults. In this study with a group of older subjects (15 men and 16 women, mean age: 70+/-1 yrs.) participating in a 5-day/week exercise program, the group taking HMB experienced a decrease in bodyfat and an increase in lean body mass. Subjects participated in a three-day/week walking program and a two-day/week strength training program for eight weeks.

What is HMB?
HMB stands for beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate. It's a metabolite of the branched-chain amino acid leucine. HMB is found in foods of both plant and animal origin, and HMB is also normally produced in the body. (Depending on the nutritional program, from .3 grams to 1 gram of HMB is produced in the body per day.) Its precursors are the amino acid leucine and the keto acid KIC. Certain plants such as alfalfa and plant products such as corn silage appear to have relatively large concentrations of HMB. Grapefruit and catfish also contain relatively high concentrations of this nutrient. However, similar to various vitamins and other micronutrients, it is extremely difficult and impractical to consume enough of these foods on a regular basis to provide the full benefits of HMB. It is probably much more practical to use a dietary supplement containing pure HMB.

Can I get the same effects of HMB by taking the amino acid leucine?
Probably not. Researchers currently believe 5% of dietary leucine is converted to HMB in the body. To make 3 grams of HMB in your body, you would have to take at least 60 grams of leucine per day, which is not practical and could cause severe stomachaches!

What does HMB do?
Researchers are not completely certain how HMB works in the body. It appears that this amino acid metabolite supports the body's ability to minimize protein breakdown subsequent to stress such as intense exercise and it also may work to preserve the integrity of cell membranes. By minimizing protein breakdown, HMB, when combined with a resistance-training program, may cause an increase in muscle mass and strength. The exact mechanism behind HMB's effectiveness will have to be determined in future research.

What kind of research has been performed using HMB?
HMB has been extensively studied by doctors and researchers. Many species of animals have been studied while using HMB to examine the safety and effectiveness of the compound, and toxicity studies to date suggest that HMB is safe for human use. In one study, which involved people who participated in a "weight-training-like" workout, test subjects who used three grams of HMB a day gained much more lean mass and experienced significantly greater strength gains, in just three weeks, than those who did not use the product.

Does HMB cause any side effects?
We produce from .3 to 1 gram of HMB in our bodies per day. Also, HMB occurs naturally in various whole foods such as grapefruit and catfish. Thus HMB is not a drug, and studies to date suggest no adverse side effects.

How do you use HMB?
HMB is simple and easy to use. The recommended use is to take four capsules, three times daily with meals. That's a total of 12 capsules per day. Some research suggests larger individuals (over 200 pounds) may need more, up to 5 or 6 grams per day. HMB can be used with a multi-nutrient/nutrition shake product or just regular food. HMB does not eliminate the need for any other supplement nor does HMB have to be used along with any other supplement. Of course, those who are using HMB in an effort to stimulate gains in muscle size and strength should obviously be engaged in regular, intense weight-training exercise.

How long can I store my HMB?
For about two years if it's kept in a cool, dry place.

Since all of the positive effects of HMB use have been linked to intense exercise, what is the rationale for using HMB on non-training days?
It's probably important to continue taking HMB even on your "off" days and here's why. Not only does HMB play a role in "protecting" your muscles from excessive damage, it may also aid in the growth and repair of muscle tissue during your days away from the gym. If you avoid taking HMB on these days, you may be missing the opportunity to boost your recuperative abilities.

However, it may make sense to take less HMB on non-training days. And here's something else to consider about taking HMB: some anecdotal and research-based information seems to indicate that it may be beneficial to take more HMB than the recommendation of three grams per day. Some athletes have experienced improved results from as much as five grams per day. Experts have speculated that the improved benefits of higher dosages may be due to the bodyweight of these weight-training athletes, as many of them weigh much more than 200 pounds. So if you're well over 200 pounds, a sample HMB dosing schedule may be trying five or six grams on training days and two to three grams on off days.

Although the total amount of HMB may be reduced on non-training days, it's important to increase the frequency of HMB supplementation to maintain a consistent blood level and thereby potentially increase its effectiveness. For example, you might try consuming a half-serving of HMB five or six times a day rather than a full serving three times a day.

For years athletes and bodybuilders have been looking for a product to help them recover faster from workouts and competition, keep their muscles well hydrated for maximum growth and provide numerous other benefits in the muscle building process. In recent years most athletes have to understand the benefits of L-Glutamine. Now further research into this topic suggests that the benefits may be greater than we had first thought.*
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and makes up more than 60% of the intramuscular amino acid pool. L-Glutamine plays an important role in many body functions such as proper immune system function, the transfer of nitrogen between organs, precursor to DNA and regulation of protein synthesis and degradation.*

Following an intense workout your body needs to replenish glutamine stores to aid in recovery.* L-Glutamine can help increase muscle cell hydration and aid in protein synthesis. These and more functions of L-Glutamine can benefit athletes and bodybuilders by improving recovery and performance.*

What is L-Glutamine?
L-Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in muscle tissue. It is a nonessential amino acid that can be produced by the body under normal conditions. However, under periods of stress, such as intense workouts, the body may have an increased demand making it a conditionally essential amino acid. Supplementation with L-Glutamine may be an effective way to support sufficient glutamine levels, which may aid in recovery and recuperation.*

How can L-Glutamine help with my training and nutrition program?
L-Glutamine may help with:

•recovery and recuperation*
•protecting muscle cells from breaking down*
•cell volumization*
What is the recommended use for L-Glutamine?
Here's one suggestion. During periods of high-intensity exercise or increased stress to the body, try 2 to 4 grams (1/2-1 tsp) 2 to 3 times daily. Taking L-Glutamine after workouts or before bedtime, times when muscle tissue typically undergoes repair and recuperation, could be particularly effective.*

What: Each Mass tablet contains hydrolyzed casein peptides. This means that Mass is made up of naturally occurring amino acids found in milk which have been partially digested to make them easier for humans to absorb. This process also destroys any allergenic properties associated with milk protein. There are 500 tablets per bottle.

Who: Athletes who want to increase muscle size and strength. Since Mass is produced from pure protein, it is free of fats, carbohydrates or any food additives so it is ideal for people who are on restricted diets. Anyone who is lifting weights will benefit from Mass.

Why: Mass Amino Acid Tablets are a rapid absorbing, pre digested protein source that acts almost like a trigger to force muscular gains. Taken before, during and after training it puts your body into a positive nitrogen balance (Positive Nitrogen Balance = Muscle Growth).

Taken with meals, Mass maximizes the amino acid profile of your whole food so you can squeeze more muscle building nutrition out of the foods you eat.

What: Research grade, l-conformation, branched-chain amino acid formula with the optimal ratio of l-leucine to l-isoleucine and l-valine. Muscle Mass is a free form amino acid product insuring rapid absorption into the muscle tissue while free of extra calories and potential allergenic properties.

Who: Non steroid bodybuilders, figure athletes, and endurance athletes as well as anyone who wants to:

•increase lean muscle mass
•preserve muscle mass and lose fat while on a calorie restricted diet
•improve strength, endurance, and recovery

Why: Even though BCAAs may be among the oldest bodybuilding supplements, their effectiveness in the muscle-building process remains undiminished. BCAAs make up one-third of the total amino acids in the muscle. They are essential to all muscle-building reactions. They improve performance in high-level aerobic athletes.

•BCAAs taken before or during exercise can stimulate synthesis and decrease muscle breakdown.

•BCAAs consumed during training raise both growth hormone and insulin at the same time, hence increased anti-catabolism and anabolism. (In short, more muscle growth and less muscle tissue breakdown.)

•If you are on a reduced-calorie diet, BCAAs can contribute to a greater loss of fat while maintaining your strength levels. Even more compelling is that the greatest amount of fat loss comes from the abdominal and thigh regions, two areas of concern for many men and women.

•BCAAs lead to relatively higher muscle testosterone levels and an increased ratio of testosterone to cortisol. Think of it: Using BCAAs during heavy training makes more testosterone available for protein synthesis while it increases amino acid uptake for increased muscle growth.

•BCAAs also seem to provide a positive mental boost.