Dietary products help enhance athletic performance

Earlier this year, we asked supplement distributors and manufacturers to share with us their “latest and greatest” products.

Space constraints did not allow us to bring you all of their updates in Issue 4. So, in this issue we are sharing with you nutritional products oriented to the sports market.

Please keep in mind that all information is provided by the manufacturers and Chiropractic Economics does not test nor endorse any specific product.

JOINT MAINTENANCE
Designed for long-term use, three soft gels of Joint Maintenance by Anabolic Labs provide optimal amounts of glucosamines (in both sulfate and hydrochloride forms) and chondroitin sulfate to encourage viable cartilage tissue health.

This supplement is also enriched with fish oil extract, turmeric, and the enzyme bromelain to aid in managing inflammation, as well as vitamin C, vitamin E, and chelated copper micronutrients to encourage collagen regrowth and cross-linking throughout the entire joint.

Call 800-445-6849 or visit www.anaboliclabs.com.

VEGGIE POWER
NanoGreens10: Fruits and Veggies to the Power of 10! by BioPharma Scientific is designed to supplement your diet with the phytonutrition/antioxidant power of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables of all the colors. It contains a broad spectrum of greens, fruits, vegetables, rice and oat bran, teas, herbs, spice, phytonutrient extracts, and non-gmo, high PC lecithin.

Call 877-772-4362 or visit www.biopharmasci.com.

PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME
Intenzyme-Forte from Biotics Research is a proteolytic enzyme supplement designed to be an effective treatment for muscle soreness and discomfort due to the rigors of overexertion. Intenzyme-Forte helps digestive, immune, and circulatory systems and its proteolytic enzyme formulation helps support the numerous pathways of protein metabolism.

Call 800-231-5777 or visit www.bioticsresearch.com.

PROTEIN BAR
ControlBar is a low glycemic, protein bar designed to increase energy, improve athletic performance, and control hunger while stabilizing blood sugar levels. The combination of ingredients slows the release of energy from food to prevent low blood sugar and provides a continuous source of energy for up to nine hours. It is high in protein and fiber, low in fat and carbs, kosher, and sugar and gluten free.

Call 800-699-0527 or visit www.Control-Bar.com.

STRESS FIGHTER
Healthy Horizons by Diamond-Herpanacine Associates was developed to promote good health and fight stress. Healthy Horizons is a stress-fighting mega-multivitamin and super antioxidant combination containing a blend of B-complex vitamins, zinc, chromium, vitamin E, and alpha lipoic acid, grape seed extract, green tea, and much more.

Call 215-885-6880 or visit www.diamondformulas.com.

TRACE MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
intraMAX by Drucker Labs is a 100 percent organic liquid microcomplexed trace mineral supplement, plus an all-in-one multivitamin. It contains 70+ trace minerals along with other health promoting “super foods” which totals more than 415+ essential organic microcomplexed nutrients in each bottle.

Call 888-881-2344 or visit www.druckerlabs.com.

PERFORMANCE AND TRAINING FORMULA
Pro-PCA Fuel from Douglas Laboratories is a sports nutraceutical formulation created to mitigate the health and performance damaging factors that result from vigorous exercise. Available in two flavors (chocolate and raspberry), Pro-PCA Fuel contains a blend of high quality whey proteins, high glycemic index carbohydrates, and a supply of micronutrients.

Call 800-245-4440 or visit www.douglaslabs.com.

IMMUNE SYSTEM BALANCER
Earthrise Spirulina Natural is designed to help balance the immune system to increase energy, endurance, and stamina in athletes. One serving of Earthrise Spirulina each day can supplement the daily intake of fruits and vegetables — equivalent to eating 3-4 servings of common vegetables a day in terms of antioxidant content (beta carotene).

Call 800-949-7473 or visit www.earthrise.com.

WHEY PROTEIN DRINK
Whey Protein powder from Enzyme Process is 100 percent all-natural and uses cold processed whey protein for its low fat, low sugar, high protein drink. This product was engineered to help individuals increase daily protein intake. This whey protein is without any artificial flavorings, sweeteners, or colors and is available in 1.5 pound and 3 pound containers in four flavors.

Call 800-521-8669 or visit www.EnzymeProcess.com.

MUSCLE INJURY REMEDY
Hyaluronic Acid is designed for muscle related injuries because the body reads it as its own “synovial fluid” found in connective tissue and between the joints. It starts working immediately to help repair sports injuries, arthritis related problems, and anything associated with connective tissue damage or joint pain. Hyaluronic Acid is tasteless and odorless.

Call 877-936-6967 or visit www.HAcompound.com.

JOINT HEALTH
Reishi Gano 161 by JHS Natural Products is a botanical extract useful for joint health issues involving inflammation. It interupts the inflammatory cascade at two points by down-regulating TNF alpha and blocking NF Kappa beta when outside the normal range. It can be effective in reducing swelling and inflammation in the joints due to various inflammatory conditions.

Call 541-344-1396 or visit www.jhspro.com.

IMMUNE AND JOINT FUNCTION
Legacy for Life’s i26 (generically known as polyvalent hyperimmune egg) supports immune and joint function, and aids in strength training and recovery. Available as pure protein, i26 is also available in the high-protein, Legacy for Life Balance Shake. When added to eight ounces of low-carb milk, this 175 calorie drink provides 28 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber.

Call 800-825-9601 or visit www.legacyforlife.net.

JOINT SUPPORT
Lyflo Select’s Joint Complex is designed to provide relief from pain and discomfort from overuse, injury, or arthritis without side effects. Joint Complex is a liquid which is absorbed better by the body than most pill or tablet forms. Joint Complex features glucosamine and chondroitin.

Call 877-834-2377 or visit www.lyflo.com.

MEDICAL MUSHROOM
MUSHROOM WISDOM’s Super Cordyceps contains cordycepic acid and adenosine, properties that are believed to increase energy and endurance and reduce exercise related fatigue. Super Cordyceps contains both the whole fruit body of cordyceps and a high-quality mycelium (CS-4 strain) extract. It is also known to support healthy sexual function, as well as nourishment of lungs and kidneys.

Call 800-747-7418 or visit www.maitake.com.

ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT
Endura by Metagenics is an electrolyte replacement formula designed to replenish electrolyte minerals so you can sustain high performance. Endura provides a chelate delivery system designed for quick absorption into the bloodstream. This formula provides important electrolytes found in muscle cells, including magnesium, along with a balanced ratio of carbohydrates to sustain energy and rehydration.

Call 800-692-9400 or visit www.metagenics.com.

ENZYME FORMULA
Wobenzym N from Naturally Vitamins is a systemic enzyme formulation designed to work with the immune system to shift the balance in favor of anti-inflammatory cytokines. It targets and eliminates circulating immune complexes responsible for immune response. It also eases arthritic joint discomfort, improves range of motion in stiffened joints, helps resolve inflammatory response, reduces muscle pain, and supports robust systemic circulation.

Call 888-766-4406 or visit www.naturallyvitamins.com.

NUTRITION SHAKE
The Ultra-Nutrition Shake from Natural Wellness Centers of America, Inc. is designed to be a “multivitamin in a glass.” One serving supplies 50 percent of the daily requirement of all chelated minerals, plus vitamins, greens, probiotics, fatty acids, and all the enzymes to digest the protein, fats, and carbs to sustain athletes in their training and competition. It is available in Dutch chocolate or double French vanilla flavors.

OMEGA-3
EPA Xtra from Nordic Naturals is a higher dose EPA product designed to provide targeted support for joint mobility, cardiovascular health, proper immune function, and colon health. EPA Xtra is molecularly distilled for purity and concentration, and has added rosemary extract for freshness. This formula provides nutritional support for the body to manufacture vital series 3 prostaglandins, and is “repeat” and “odor free.” Available in soft gel caps with lemon flavor.

Call 800-662-2544 or visit www.nordicnaturals.com.

ENERGY SUPPLEMENT
Carnitine Creatinate by NOW was developed to replenish the body’s free creatine reserves while utilizing stored fat as a primary energy source. This merger of creatine monohydrate and L-carnitine assists the body in regenerating ATP, the chemical energy used by muscle tissues. L-carnitine is an amino acid that transfers fatty acids into the cell’s mitochondria, where they can be immediately converted into expendable energy.

Call 888-669-3663 or visit www.nowfoods.com.

SUPER NUTRIENT
Green Zinger by Sweetwater Natural Products, LLC is a super nutrient powdered drink designed to provide daily nutrition when mixed with water or yogurt. It delivers natural balanced energy, antioxidants, dietary fiber, active enzymes and probiotics, and herbal extracts designed to detoxify the body and naturally boost the immune system without stimulants. It is available in a 10 ounce bottle or boxes of 15 single serving packets.

Call 888-666-1188 or visit www.psopc.com.

TOPICAL VITAMIN B
Sarati Laboratories’ Vitamin B-Complex is a body cream which contains vitamin B12, (methylcobalamin), vitamin B9 (folinic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate), vitamin B5, (calcium pantothenate) and lipoic acid. This vitamin B-complex utilizes a topical delivery of the B-vitamins which helps avoid the high dosing of oral supplementation and malabsorption.

Call 800-900-0701 or visit www.sarati.com.

SPORTS ENDURANCE NUTRITION
Whole food supplements from Standard Process: Ligaplex II, Cataplex B, and Cardio-Plus, are designed to help your patients address the internal demands placed on their bodies during physical activity, such as stress on the joints, lactic acid build-up, and increased oxygen demands.

Call 800-558-8740 or visit www.standardprocess.com.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Vaxamine by Elara Nutriceuticals, Inc. is an anti-inflammatory that is designed to provide safe and effective relief of inflammation by selectively inhibiting two enzymes. Vaxamine uses a proprietary formula of natural botanical extracts to inhibit these enzymes that are actively involved in the inflammatory process, which in turn greatly reduces the chemicals used by the body to create inflammation.

Call 800-609-5214 or visit www.vaxamine.com.

SYSTEMIC ENZYMES
VitalzymX by World Nutrition Inc. is a systemic enzyme supplement with a blend of enzymes designed to help balance the body’s natural chemistry to improve general wellness and aid those suffering from toxins and impurities in the blood. VitalzymX includes the same ingredients as regular Vitalzym with two important additions: A more potent and highly active form of protease, and increased serrapeptase for even more fibrinolytic benefits.

Call 800-548-2710 or visit www.worldnutrition.info.