Acetyl L-Carnitine is a form of L-carnitine, only acetylated. It is a very popular dietary supplement derived from amino acids, methionine and lysine. L-carnitine helps fatty acids to cross the membrane of the mitochondria and become available for usage. ALCAR, which is an alternate name for acetyl L-carnitine, is currently under research for possible treatment of Parkinson’s disease and cerebral ischemia. Neuroprotective benefits have been already attributed to ALCAR, but also assistance in cases of Peyronie’s disease, strokes and in treatment of depression. In food it is very much present in Beef and other red meats, in smaller quantities in mushrooms and carrots. Scientific studies have verified that regular supplements of L-carnitine improve the energy metabolism and can promote the neurotransmitter functions in brains of elderly people.

Alpha Lipoic Acid- In first clinical trials, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), managed to restore full liver function to 95% of the acute and severe liver damaged patients, when administered intravenously. Curative effects of ALA have been defined by the modulative regulation in eukaryotes. Lipoic acid has shown the ability to promote and boost the absorption of glucose to cell membranes; furthermore laboratory studies have shown that it can reduce triglycerides in blood. Besides the obviously high efficacy as an antioxidant, ALA has shown to be able to prevent vitamin C and vitamin E deficiency, the use as a chelator is still in the test phase; ALA in combination with L-carnitine shows improved mental performances in tests, paired with a postponed structural mitochondrial decay, making it a candidate in combating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

B-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid. It is the only naturally occurring beta-amino acid known. It’s classified as a non-proteinogenic amino acid because it isn’t believed to be used in the building of proteins. The greatest natural dietary sources of beta-alanine are believed to be gained by ingesting the beta-alanine containing dipeptides: carnosine, anserine, and balenine, rather than just directly ingesting beta-alanine on its own. These dipeptides are can be found in high-protein foods such as beef, chicken, fish, and pork. We get most of our beta-alanine intake through the dipeptide carnosine. We can also obtain beta-alanine when our body synthesizes it in the liver. However, the simplest way of taking beta-alanine is by taking it in supplements. The benefits of beta-alanine are increase muscle strength and mass and increased anaerobic endurance.

Bioperine, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper) or Piper longum L (long pepper). It contains 95 percent of piperine. Bioperine is used in conjunction with other herbs or vitamins to increase their absorption and digestion to make them more effective.

Caffeine is a powerful and very common alkaloid supplement used in MuscleSpeed primarily to increase the body’s ability to lose weight quickly, boost energy and stimulate the brain into more activity with better clarity. It also fuels the body’s metabolism for increased fat burning qualities. This allows users to have more stamina for exercise and more focus for weight loss initiatives. Caffeine anhydrous is found naturally in many different beans and plants and works successfully as a stimulating supplement for those needing increased energy, focus, and alertness. When taken as a supplement for health or weight loss reasons, caffeine anhydrous should not be combined with other traditional forms of caffeine, such as soft drinks, energy drinks, coffee, or tea, because the supplement form is concentrated and powerful in itself.

Di-Calcium Phosphate, also known as calcium monohydrogen phosphate is usually found as a hihydrate. However being a dibasic calcium phosphate, it can thermally be converted to its anhydroius form. Dicalcium phosphate is generally mined from the earth’s crust and may also be known as lime, calcium lime etc. However since di-calcium phosphate is incapable of breaking down completely, it is a poor source of replacing calcium in the bones. Since it contains calcium, Di-calcium phosphate will dissolve in the stomach acid (HCL). However since it is bound to phosphate, it will not be completely soluble. This results in partial dissolution and is insufficient for proper metabolism. This calcium from the di-calcium phosphate could collect in the arteries causing arteriosclerotic heart disease, or it could end up in the tissue making the skin age prematurely etc.

Folic Acid produces healthy red blood cells and prevents anemia in both children and adults. It is especially important in pregnancy and infancy and is also believed to help in the prevention of cancer, stroke and heart disease.

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Huperzine A- The Chinese herb most popularly known as “Huperza serrata” consists of a chemical, which we know as Huperzine A. This chemical has been used as a medicine and especially for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Huperzine A functions similar to a Cholinesterase substance. Similar to the medications prescribed by FDA, Huperzine A also increases the level of acetylcholine. In fact Huperzine A is considered to be more effective when compared to placebo. Huperzine A has been successful to show some improvement in the behavior, memory and cognition of Alzheimer’s sufferers. However, one can’t be under the misconception of Huperzine A being an effective treatment for all cases of Alzheimer’s disease as there is no proper evidence to support it yet.

Magnesium Stearate is coommonly used as a filling agent in the manufacture of capsules and tablets, such as vitamins, the source of this ingredient is typically bovine. However, there is an increasing number of vegetarian options in which the product specifically indicates it contains magnesium stearate from vegetable sources.

N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine will raise the tyrosine level in the body. The benefit with N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine is that it is 20 time more soluble in water. This is one of the amino acids.

NAD or Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is a type of enzyme that is normally found in all living creatures – all creatures with living cells to be exact. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide plays an important role when it comes to metabolism. It is responsible for accepting electrons from different molecules. Therefore, it serves as the one responsible for equally distributing the electrons and promotes better oxidation. Basically, without Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, the electrons coming from all the molecules might simply go somewhere else, and may cause a different kind of reaction to the body. Without it; there is even a great chance that the body system will not properly metabolize.

Phosphatidylcholine is a key phospholipid constituent of cell membranes hepatic lipoproteins and bile. It is commonly used in cell signaling pathways. Phosphatidylethanolamine can prove helpful in treating Alzheimer. Brains affected by Alzheimer comprise fewer synapses and decreased levels of synaptic proteins, membrane phosphatides, choline and DHA. Phosphatidylethanolamine utilizes pyrimidine and a PUFA (for example, docosahexaenoic acid), which can significantly enhance levels of membrane phosphatide and synaptic protein in gerbil brains. Phosphatidylethanolamine also helps regulate homocysteine. It is synthesized by two pathways, CDP-choline pathway and methylation of phosphatidylethanolamine by phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PEMT). Recent research has suggested that PEMT is a significant consumer of methyl groups from S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) and plays an important role in determining homocysteine pools.

Silicon Dioxide.

Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid that occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and oils. Stearic acid is useful as an ingredient in making candles, soaps, plastics, oil pastels and cosmetics, and for softening rubber. Stearic acid is used to harden soaps, particularly those made with vegetable oil. Even though stearic acid is a saturated fat, studies have suggested that it has little effect on blood cholesterol levels, because such a high proportion is converted to oleic acid.

Vinpocetine- The lesser periwinkle plant named Vinca Minore consists of Vincamine, which is found in its leaves and Vinpocetine is derived from this natural substance found in the plant. In countries such as Japan and Europe, Vinpocetine is a prescribed medicine. It is popularly available in the online stores and countries such as Canada and the US as an effective supplement for diet. Vinpocetine is a great medicine in order to protect oneself from brain dementia. It has also been found to help treat Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is no strong recent evidence to prove its effect on the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Overall, it’s great to boost the brain. However, it has certain side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, indigestion, dry mouth, headache and many more.

Vitamin B1, or rather the Vitamin B complex, is a group of vitamins that are all soluble in water and very often coexist in food sources. While every single Vitamin from the B complex group has a name, they are very often referred to by the number added to the Vitamin B group name, like Vitamin B1, which is thiamine, or Vitamin B2, which is riboflavin. Some other compounds have been added to the Vitamin B group at some time, but were later dropped, like adenine, orotic acid or adenosine monophosphate, where later research found that they are either synthesized by the human body or simply no Vitamins. Vitamin B complex supports the metabolism rate, maintains muscle tone and skin, raises functions of the nervous system and the immune system, promotes red blood cells and cell growth and division and much more.

Vitamin B12 is a potent vitamin that needs only a little amount of dosage to work efficiently. It is sometime referred to as “cobalamin” because of its cobalt contents. It plays an important role in the production of protein from amino acids, maintenance of nervous system, growth and development, and in the production of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). It helps prevent anemia because it promotes the production and formation of healthy red blood cells. It also protects the myelin in the nervous system that enables them to function properly that promotes mental clarity, and prevent memory loss. It is also important in cell replication, and proper metabolism of energy.

Vitamin B5, is water soluble and is needed by every cell in the body to maintain good health. It helps in breaking down carbohydrates, fats and proteins to provide the body with energy. It assists in the production of red blood cells and hormones and ensures a healthy pregnancy. It is also known to lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the body. It helps in reducing stress and treating people with rheumatoid arthritis. Pantothenic acid is found in small quantities in almost all foods but abundantly in meats, fish, poultry, avocados, peas, broccoli and whole grains. A deficiency which is rare, leads to leg cramps, gastrointestinal problems, anemia, insomnia, depression, a burning sensation in the limbs and a weakened immune system.

Vitamin B6contains pyridoxal phosphate, or PLP for short, as the active ingredient and is a vitamin belonging to the B complex grouping. It is functioning mainly as a co-enzyme with others in the human body, aiding in the proper function of several metabolic processes. Neurotransmitter synthesis, as well as hemoglobin and histamine synthesis are just some of the functions of PLP, hemoglobin function, gene expression and aiding in the facilitation of decarboxylation, elimination and other reactions, mainly taking place in the liver. Vitamin B6 was found to diminish by 50% the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Alternative medicine suggests the use of Vitamin B6 to combat autism, in combination with magnesium. This combination has shown effects with children suffering from attention deficit disorders. PLP also seems to show therapeutic effects for diabetic nephropathy.

Vitamin C- The essential nutrient L-ascorbic acid, or rather Vitamin C, is necessary for a wide plethora of metabolic reactions in almost all living beings. In humans, Vitamin C is vital in the collagen synthesis. While most beings are able to make it internally, apes and humans cannot. Interestingly enough, while widely promoted as the best dietary source of Vitamin C, Oranges are dwarfed by the Kakadu plum, which has sixty times the amount. Prominent are rose hips, blackcurrant, red peppers, parsley, the kiwifruit, broccoli, redcurrant, several berries including strawberries and raspberries, as well as more exotic fruits and vegetables like Camu Camu, acerola, seabuckthorn, Indian gooseberry, jujube, guava and baobab. Tomatoes, while very popular Vitamin C source in the US, are very low on the Vitamin C scale.

Vitamin E consists of eight related vitamins that are all fat soluble and have antioxidant properties. The alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopherols with the corresponding tocotrienols all belong to the Vitamin E group, whereby the alpha-tocopherol has been found to be the most bioavailable form. Vitamin E is commonly found in food sources like eggs, milk, nuts, seeds, vegetable oil like olive oil, wholegrain foods, wheat germ, red palm oil, but also in asparagus and avocado fruits. While Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, several other properties have been noted as well, such as prevention of damage to neurons, cholesterol reduction and cancer prevention. Vitamin E has been also identified as a vital signaling molecule, whereby the primary necessity of Vitamin E to human survival is still not clear.