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As a serious athlete you know just how much intense weight training can break
down muscle tissue. This is evidenced through the muscle soreness which is felt
in the days following your grueling workouts. So if heavy training is what's
needed to stimulate the muscle growth yet at the same time causes muscle breakdown
and catabolism, what's the secret in an elite athletes' ability to maintain
positive nitrogen status through their intense workouts? It's really no secret
at scientists have known of the powerful anabolic effects of Branch Chain Amino
Acids for many years. Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) actually have the capability
to independently stimulate protein syntheses within the muscles and create an
anabolic environment during intense training. They also can tremendously reduce
the level of soreness in the days following your workouts therefore dramatically
speeding your recovery, which of course is of the utmost importance to the drug-free
athlete.
So how do BCAA's work? During intense weight training the body is normally
in a highly catabolic condition. At this time glycogen stores are being rapidly
depleted and the liver in turn must synthesize glucose by a conversion of L-Alanine.
L-Alanine along with Glutamine make up over half of the amino acid content released
from muscles during exercise. Glutamine is released from the muscles not only
from free form amino acid stores but also through deamination of the Branch
Chain Amino Acids within the muscles themselves. The release of Glutamine is
generally recognized as the signal to the body to stop protein syntheses in
the muscles, especially during times of stress. Providing Glutamine and the
Branch Chain Amino Acids, especially during those times of stress may profoundly
affect this signal and allow protein synthesis to continue onward, , enhance
overall immunity and digestion. Additionally, ingesting BCAA's during workouts
can help to avoid fatigue by blocking entry of fatigue inducing tryptophan from
entering into the brain. Following intense weight training the proper recovery
process requires an abundance of the specific amino acids which are affected
the most by training, ie: the Glutamine and Branch Chain Amino Acids.
ICE contains the most scientifically advanced blend of Glutamine
and Branch Chain Amino Acids available anywhere. Additionally, vitamin B6 is
included to dramatically enhance absorption and in fact is an absolute must
for proper BCAA utilization. Without vitamin B6 present, the transport of the
Branch Chain Amino Acids within the cellular interior is severely inhibited,
definitely not something the serious weight training athlete needs.
ICE is available in 3 delicious flavors: Grape Splash, Fruit
Punch, and (new for 2007) Arctic Lemon Freeze!
ICE truly is an amazingly potent anabolic supplement, and
above all comes with the convenience of an easy to mix and drink, great tasting
beverage to allow for maximal utilization of the amino acid blend during your
workouts.
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Directions
Mix Ice in cold water with a shaker bottle for best results split dose and consume before and during your workout. Optimal dosage is determined by bodyweight, lean body mass to be more specific. Determine bodyfat percentage and subtract your fat mass from your total body mass. The figure you are left with is you LBM (lean body mass). For example a 220 pound athlete with 10% bodyfat would be carrying 22 pounds of fat mass, so this athlete's LBM calculates out to 198 pounds. Now take your LBM and multiple that figure by 0.2, in this example the new figure which is used for dosage is 39.6. Each scoop of Ice provides 5 grams of product, so in this case the athlete would mix approximately 8 scoops of product in cold water. For optimal results do not use less than half of this dose. Liquid amounts can vary but a good starting point is to use 2 ounces of water per scoop (5g) of Ice.
Warnings
Do not use this product for weight loss or if you have been treated or diagnosed with any disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure, if you are pregnant or taking any medication. Always consult with a physician before beginning any exercise or supplement program.
