ALTRD STATE Pre-Workout Supplement

CITRULLINE MALATE (2:1)

INCREASES BLOOD FLOW • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE

L-Citrulline is a precursor to nitric oxide production, which stimulates vasodilation and increases blood flow to working muscles. This amino acid helps deliver nutrients to, and waste removal from, muscle cells. ALTRD State provides citrulline malate in a 2:1 ratio, which is the enhanced version shown in research to help athletes perform at higher intensities. PERFECT Sports chose fermented Citrulline Malate 2:1 because it exists in the ionically-bound state that not only enhances solubility within the body, but as a result increases bioavailability. Malate on its own has performance benefits owing to its ability to take part in the TCA, or Krebs Cycle that is critical to biological energy production.

BETA-ALANINE

IMPROVES PERFORMANCE • DELAYS FATIGUE

This amino acid combines with histidine (another amino acid) in the body to increase carnosine levels and with the massive level of histidine that exists in the body, Beta-Alanine is the optimal choice for boosting intra-muscular carnosine levels. Carnosine reduces muscular acidifcation by buffering hydrogen ions, which build up during exercise and lead to muscular fatigue too quickly. Beta-alanine has a long-term effect on muscle performance that can last from days to weeks! It improves your results by allowing you to push past your previous limits due to fatigue reduction. It’s simple, you get more reps, a better workout and superior results.

L-TAURINE

CELL VOLUMIZATION • HYDRATION • SUPPORTS RECOVERY

Taurine acts as an osmolyte in muscle cells. Osmolytes draw water into the muscle, which increases cell volumization, muscle fullness and sends a signal to initiate the recovery process. In addition, taurine has also been shown by research to have both cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. This increase in intracellular water also helps the cell maintain proper hydration during training, which is critical for performance. Within the ALTRD State pre-workout formula, taurine plays the role of providing a substantial “pump” amplifier that works in conjunction with other ingredients like Citrulline Malate 2:1 and Agmatine Sulfate. While each plays a unique physiological role, the result of increased muscle pump is achieved.

AGMATINE SULFATE

BLOOD FLOW • PERPETUAL MUSCLE PUMP

Agmatine Sulfate acts on blood vessel dilation in a unique way, it acts as a modulator of nitric oxide. The way it does this is by affecting endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). Bodybuilders, Physique Athletes and Performance Athletes have long prized agmatine because of its purported ability to produce powerful muscle pumps and that the effect is long lasting. Research has also pointed to its ability to act as a neurotransmitter, which sends information to the central nervous system, and helps with memory formation. Agmatine has also been shown to reduce anxiety, enhance brain function and decrease stress. Like a number of synergistic ingredients within ALTRD State agmatine plays two synergistic roles; with citrulline malate and taurine it generates skin-stretching pumps and with ALCAR and Higenamine it has a mind-boosting nootropic effect to increase mental focus.

L-TYROSINE

ADRENAL SUPPORT • BOOSTS FOCUS • REDUCES FATIGUE

Tyrosine serves as a precursor to the production of two neurotransmitters that are part of the “fight or flight” response that helps to drive up energy levels. Tyrosine has also been shown to increase mental focus and reduce the effects of fatigue. In ALTRD State, tyrosine has been included to increase focus and alertness and anyone familiar with top-level professional grade pre-workouts will know that high-levels of this key amino acid mark that formula as superior. Because tyrosine acts as a key substrate for the production other neurotransmitters, it is an important factor for the state of high cognitive performance and mental focus users report with ALTRD State.

ACETYL-L-CARNITINE (ALCAR)

THERMOGENIC • BRAIN FUEL • BRAIN PROTECTANT

Unlike other forms of carnitine, Acetyl-L-Carnitine is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. ALCAR works to improve the brain’s ability to metabolize and utilize energy, while also showing protective effects against neurotoxicity and oxidative stress. ALCAR is highly bioavailable and provides carnitine to cells. Cells can then use carnitine to assist in the transport of Long Chain Fatty Acids (LCFA) into the mitochondria. This allows the mitochondria within cells to oxidize (burn) fatty acids with less limitation than without. Physiologically, this is experienced by the ALTRD State user as increased heat production. With its pronounced effect on the function of the brain, ALCAR also provides a specific and unique benefit as a nootropic contributing to overall brain health and mental energy.

DMAE BITARTRATE

IMPROVES MOOD • INCREASES ALERTNESS

DMAE supports acetylcholine production, a neurotransmitter, which helps increase mental alertness and improves mood. Acetylcholine is considered to be one of the most important brain nutrients. It is a neurotransmitter that contributes to the sensation of being focused. It has also been shown in research to be an important component of memory formation.

CAFFEINE

INCREASES ENERGY • BOOSTS FOCUS • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE

Caffeine stimulates important neurotransmitter release. Both of the neurotransmitters released prepare the body for the hard-training session to come. Caffeine also has been shown to increase mental focus and performance. At higher levels, research has shown that caffeine also triggers the release of stored fat (in the form of fatty acids) that are broken down and used for energy and heat production. Within ALTRD State this plays a dual role, one being the effect CNS leading to the feeling of being energized and the second being the facilitation of the increased oxidation of the fat cells that are broken down and released into the blood stream at an enhanced rate. This produces the potential to maximize the intended effect of increased training intensity and the increased release of stored fat. ALTRD State features three different sources of caffeine. Each one has a unique way of being metabolized by the body and through our development process, we continuously tweaked to levels to arrive at the ratio of each source to produce maximum benefit.

BETA-PHENETHYLAMINE HCl

SUPPRESSES APPETITE • IMPROVES MOOD

Phenylethylamine is a neurotransmitter that can elevate levels of dopamine, a powerful appetite suppressing messenger, which also influences mood.

SYNEPHRINE HCl

IMPROVES PERFORMANCE

Synephrine has been shown to improve performance during moderate-to high-intensity weight training by increasing the number of reps performed. The result has been shown to be even better when stacked with caffeine.

HIGENAMINE HCI

BETA AGONIST

Also known as norcoclaurine, higenamine, is a compound found in plants such as, Nandina domestica (fruit) and Nelumbo nucifera (lotus seeds). Higenamine is classified as a beta-adrenergic agonist and has been shown to activate an enzyme, adenylate cyclase, which plays a major role in lipolysis (fat metabolizing).

GBB (GAMMA-BUTYROBETAINE) “SUPER CARNITINE”

SUPPORTS CARNITINE PRODUCTION • THERMOGENIC

A direct precursor to carnitine, GBB rapidly and exponentially increases the amount of this amino acid in the body. The increase has been shown to have a thermogenic effect and cause mild sweating. This can be best understood by referring to the effects described above for Acetyl-L-Carnitine. Only very small amounts of GBB are required to produce the increased levels of heat (and sweat) that ALTRD State test subjects consistently report. Sweat is a key milestone that people have used to measure how hard they worked out. ALTRD State takes that to a whole new level. This all-in-one pre-workout formula is the strongest pre-workout for more than one reason. The ALTRD State formula uses many different physiological triggers that result in a dramatically superior workout on several levels.

HUPERZIA SERRATA (HUPERZINE A)

INCREASES ALERTNESS • BRAIN PROTECTANT • IMPROVES MEMORY

The active ingredient in Toothed Clubmoss (l. huperzia serrata) is Huperzine A. This nootropic ingredient is able to cross the blood brain barrier (BBB) and has been shown to increase acetylcholine (similar to the way caffeine does – preventing the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (ACE) from clearing it) thereby boosting alertness and focus. It has been shown to have a protective effect on the brain and can improve memory formation. Huperzia serrata is the Latin name for Toothed Club Moss which is the substance from which Huperzine A is standardized to 1%. Unlike other formulas that have chosen synthetic Huperzine A alone, ALTRD State has the complete and full spectrum of Toothed Club Moss (Huperzia serrata) that other formulas do not. This means that ALTRD State has 100 times the amount of Huperzia serrata compared to Huperzine A in this formula to achieve this very high level of this powerful ingredient.

B VITAMINS (B3, B6, B9, & B12)

SUPPORTS ENERGY PRODUCTION

ALTRD State provides a full complex of B vitamins each in a highly-bioavailable form. B vitamins are widely known to support energy metabolism by interacting with cells to facilitate this release of energy. In order to get the level of quality of these therapeutic B vitamins, you would normally need to resort to more expensive brands. The B vitamins in ALTRD State are not what you will find in typical multi-vitamins. Within the ALTRD State formula, they are included at very high potencies and they are well known for their therapeutic benefits. Each of them has a broad base of research that can be accessed on the Internet, but suffice to say that you will be impressed by the caliber of these nutrients.

How should I store my ALTRD State?

Make sure that it’s very well sealed when you store it. Don’t store it in a warm area (such as near a vent, or above a stove or refrigerator that gives off heat). It is best to store it in a cool dry area, shake and rotate the bottle periodically. If you live in a particularly humid area, you can store ALTRD State in the freezer to reduce exposure to humidity.

What are best practices when using ALTRD State?

Shake and rotate ALTRD State before each use. Make sure that when you open it to use it, you close it quickly and tighten the lid. Do not leave it open on the counter when you are using it. The highly active ingredients in ALTRD State are sensitive to any moisture in the air. They attract moisture that is in the air rapidly and easily.

Can ALTRD State harden or become clumpy?

All pre-workout powders have this issue. The nature of the ingredients predisposes them to harden if exposed to moisture and/or heat. ALTRD State has been relatively free of this complaint, but if you follow the guidelines here, you can dramatically reduce the potential of any of these issues. If you do notice any issues with clumping, usually a good shake will loosen any powder. If that does not work, 24 hours in a standard freezer followed by vigorous shaking has been known to be an effective solution.