Vendetta Product Details:

Nutrition as a means to improve physical performance and recovery is nothing new. Scientific research is constantly enabling us to positively affect the performance athletes have in training and competition. Getting the most out of training sessions is by far the best method to improve performance. Better methods of fueling can dramatically improve available energy and recovery, thus allowing a constant improvement in training focus and intensity. Especially for athletes who train multiple times in one day or those who train at night and then again early the next morning, superior recovery is crucial. The ability to come back later in the day and attack the training session with the greatest intensity possible can make or break the results. Essentially, this is what victories are made of.

Carbohydrates

It is critical to have the appropriate energy available for proper performance of training. Low glycogen levels have been associated with poor performance, focus, and intensity during athletic endeavors [1-11]. Having sufficient stores of glycogen can lead to a decrease in the rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and increased endurance, even without typical carbohydrate loading [12]. These findings are not just limited to endurance activities however. They are very much relevant to strength training and other activities that last as little as 30-minutes [2,6,7,8,13]. The ability to maintain training intensity, due to a variety of reasons, can be significantly diminished if glucose availability is hindered.

To take advantage of the protein sparing effects from glucose availability, the ingredients in Vendetta by Xtreme Formulations should be consumed immediately prior to and/or during training [10]. The moderate and fast acting carbohydrates allow for relatively quick availability and use. High levels of slow digesting carbohydrates can have a negative impact upon performance. Large amounts of fiber and sugars, such as lactose and fructose, can create a strain on the metabolic system. These have very slow times to digestion and ultimately for utilization. While in the stomach and small intestine, they compete with the exercising body for water, blood flow, and energy. The end result is an upset stomach and poor performance.

By consuming energy immediately before and during training, can create a metabolic switch earlier in training. Because of the available blood glucose, the active muscle cells will not use as stored glycogen during training. In turn, the there will be a prolonging effect upon performance as well as an early jump start upon recovery.

Vendetta contains a strategic mixture of carbohydrates. One half of the carbohydrate energy blend is sucrose and the remaining half is dextrose. This equates to only 25% of the total ultimately being free fructose. So for one serving, only 7.5 grams will ultimately be fructose. Sucrose also happens to be a powerful osmolyte. At these lower concentrations, sucrose actually helps maintain adequate rates of enzymatic reactions. One enzyme in particular, creatine-kinase, is protected from guanidine denaturation. This will ultimately lead to improved performance and enhanced recovery capabilities, but VendettaTM goes much further.

The Essential Factor

Amino acids are critical to growth and recovery, a fact well known. Some will argue that adding amino acids to workout drinks is of little value, as their inclusion, except for some instances, appears to make only minor immediate performance improvements. The point missed is the advanced jump upon recovery, growth, and maximizing the improved the utilization rate of the nutrients. An increase in insulin and carbohydrates without the presence of amino acids has only a modest affect upon muscle protein synthesis. In regards to protein synthesis, insulin primarily only activates the translation pathway. Making amino acids available improves the metabolic response. Leucine, for example, is essential to, and even amplifies muscle protein synthesis.

The scientific blend of free form amino acids in Vendetta creates the most potent anabolic environment of all protein supplements. With Vendetta you are not only able to improve performance, but you are also able to recover and grow at some of the fastest rates possible.

Drink. Train. Grow.

Physical activity elicits a multitude of responses throughout the entire body. Besides the necessary function of delivering oxygen and removing waste products, increased circulation to active cells makes available vital nutrients. Active cells essentially upregulate receptors looking for the nutrients they are going to need. The sympathetic nervous system extrinsically regulates blood distribution by increasing vasoconstriction in areas less in need for blood supply. Blood flow is thus directed to appropriate active cells.

Vendetta would be a great post training meal as well, but as you can plainly see, consuming Vendetta immediately prior to and/or during training will reap the greatest benefits.

Conclusion

Clinical research has shown that the greatest nutritional method to increase muscle protein synthesis within the training window is a carbohydrate and EAA blend consumed immediately before training. The numbers surrounding research as to the best amounts of each is less clear. What has found though is a somewhat linear relationship regarding the EAA and the quantities consumed orally. Simply stated, the more consumed, the better the results. There obviously is a limit though, but exactly where the ceiling level is currently is unclear. What we can do is make some general guidelines to help direct proper intake.

Carbohydrates: 50/50 blend of glucose and sucrose (note: sucrose is a disaccharide comprised of 50% glucose and 50% fructose) 0.3 - 0.4 g/kg immediately before training (Remember there is approximately 2.2kg per pound)

Essential Amino Acids: A blend of 8 essential amino acids with an emphasis placed upon Leucine, about 30-35% of the entire EAA blend, or at least 4-5 grams. 0.15 - 0.2 g/kg immediately before training.

Vendetta Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1.5 Scoops (45g)
Servings Per Container: 20

Amount Per Serving:
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 28g
Protein 0g

Sodium 120mg
Calcium 160mg
Phosphorus 20mg

L-Leucine 4290mg
L-Lysine 2070mg
L-Valine 1830mg
L-Phenylalanine 1697mg
L-Threonine 1390mg
L-Histidine 638mg
L-Isoleucine 636mg
L-Methionine 447mg
Potassium 150mg
Magnesium 180mg

Vendetta Other Ingridents:
Sucrose, D-Glucose, Amino Acid Blend (L-Leucine, L-Lysine, L-Valine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Methionine), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Natural And Artificial Colors, Citric Acid, Magnesium Lactate, Calcium Succinate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sucralose

Vendetta Recommended Use:
Mix one serving in 12-16oz. of cold water and consume immediately prior to workout. If bodyweight exceeds 220 lbs. then use 2 scoops.