Supplements Ingredients Dictionary

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Below is an alphabetical list of ingredients found in sports nutrition supplements. By clicking on 'View Detail' you can read a full write up about the item. If you want to know which products contain the ingredient, click on 'View Products'.

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Ingredient

Description

A7-E Formula

A proprietary blend of fat burning ingredients. A trademark of Biotest.

AAKG-Tech

A proprietary blend of NO boosting ingredients. A trademark of MuscleTech.

AA-Pro™

Absorbitol Fibre

A chitosan based fibre product which binds to dietary fat resulting in lower fat intake and weight reduction.

Absorption Enhancer Hydration Protocol

Acacia Fibre

Acacia Gum

An edible non-toxic gum derived from acacia trees, often used as a thickening and stabilizing ingredient to improve food texture.

Acacia Rigidula

Acesulfame K

Acesulfame Potassium

Acesulfame K is a potassium salt ingredient often used as a swetening supplement. It is far sweeter than sucrose (table sugar) but virtually calorie free and stable for long periods and at high heats or in liquids.

Acesulfame-Potassium

Acesulfame K is a potassium salt ingredient often used as a swetening supplement. It is far sweeter than sucrose (table sugar) but virtually calorie free and stable for long periods and at high heats or in liquids.

Acetic Acid

Acetyl L-Tyrosine

Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (or ALCAR) is the aceylated form of the amino acid l-carnitine. It is often used as a life extension agent with anti-aging properties and appears to slow mental decline....More

Acetyl-L-Glutamine

The aceylated form of the muscle abundant amino acid glutamine. A supplement that supports growth hormone production, glycogen storage and pump. Also has immune boosting properties.

Achyranthes Extract - Rhubrosterone

Acidophilus

A common name for the one of the 'friendly' pro-biotic organisms that line the digestive system, improving digestion, protecting from harmful bacteria and with numerous other health benefits.

Actinase

A heat stable, extremely dense form of liquid protein that mixes high levels of amino-dense protein into a small form.

ActiNOS™

Reflex UK patent pending Petide Fraction

Adrenosterone

Advanced Glutamine Matrix

Advanced Insulinotropic Complex:

Advanced Neuro-Intensifying Complex:

Advanced Nutritent Absorption System

Advantra-Z

Citrus Aurantium 30% Synerphrine

AE2 Proprietary Blend

AEE

A common name for Arginine Ethyl Ester Hcl, part of the new ester bound arginine compounds for increasing nitric oxide and pump factors.

Agaricus Blazei (Piedade-6 strain)

A mushroom derived form of an expensive anti-cancer agent that also has a high beta-glucan level useful for blood glucose control, blood pressure control and cardiovascular health.

Ajuga Turkestanica

A complex ecdysteroid that has been shown to increase protein synthesis and muscle retention. Cosmetically used to reduce water retention effectively also.

AKG

Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is two arginine molecules attached to one alpha-ketoglutarate molecule. This formulation may improve arginine absorption, thereby further increasing nitric oxide (NO) production....More

AKGTM

A propietary ph balanced form of arginine-alpha-ketogluterate that increases absorption and uptake of arginine and results in increased (NO) nitric oxide production....More

ALA, DHA, EPA

Alanine

One of the central amino acids that combine to create all protein structures, used in abundance during many metabolic processes in the body.

Alanine Methyl-Ester

A particular Alanine chemical ester that enhances the effect of other alanine substrates in activating genetic muscle building processes.

Alanyl-L-Glutamine Dipeptide

A more powerful version of anti-catabolic amino acid glutamine which prevents muscle breakdown under stress.

Alfalfa

Commonly known as one of the super-foods, a plant seed full of fibre and many vitmains and minerals.

Alkalyzed Nitro Krush™

Patented 8-hour sustained release l-arginine + patented Krealkalyn pH-s pecific

Allothiamine

A powerful neural stimulant extract that improves mood, concentration and focus.

Aloe Lotion

Made from the fleshy spiky leaves of aloe vera plants, aloe is a gel fluid with vast medicinal properties, from anti-bacterial to wound healing.

Aloe Vera Concentrate

Alpha Carotene

Alpha Glycerylphosphorycholine

Converts in the body to forms of choline, an essential brain nutrient that may increase concentration, focus and memory.

Alpha GPC (Alpha-Glycerylphosphorycholine)

Alpha Ketoglutaric Acid

An essential part of the krebs cycle and formation of amino acids in the system. Known as AKG. Believed to improve stamina and athletic capability.

Alpha Ketogluterate

A precursor to the L-Arginine type substrates that are potent in increasing muscular pump, strength, stamina and sexual function.

Alpha Ketoisocaproic Calcium Salt

Is an ingredient used in vasodilation products to increase muscle hardness and vascularity.

Alpha Krush™

Alpha Lipoic Acid

An anti-oxidant that works in both fat and water soluable areas of the body. Also has insulin-potentiating effects....More

Alpha Male Formula

Propietary pro-testosterone, anti-estrogen formula by Biotest

Alpha-Amino L-Butyrate

Altered State™ Proprietary Blend

AM Weight Loss System

American Ginseng Extract

One of the ginseng root type extracts that has shown immune boosting effects as well as increasing male sexual function.

Amino Acid Recovery™

Amino Acids

The essential building blocks of all proteins, including the human body....More

Amino Pumping Blend

Chemical Nutrition (CNP)'s propietary blend of muscle pumping aminos and creatine.

AminoCEL™ Proprietary Blend

Aminogen

A specially patented enzyme blend that helps improve protein digestion and enhances the body's uptake for faster muscle development.

AminoMax Bromelain Extract

Amylase

Anabolic Amino Matrix

Anabolic DECA Complex:

Anabolic EX™

Anabolic Halo™ Proprietary Blend

(Powered By Patent-Pending Jet Pulverizing, Hammer Milling, Lyophilization Cryogenic Technologies)

Anabolic Optimal Dose (O.D.)™

Anabolic Shock Matrix

Anabolic/Anti-Estrogenic Complex

Anadraulic Amino Acid Blend

Anadraulic Cortisol/Lactic Acid Block

Anadraulic Creatine Matrix

Anadraulic Focus Factors

Anadraulic Hormone Growth Booster

Anadraulic Insulin Potentiator

Anadraulic Pump Complex

Anadraulic State Proprietary Formula

Anaphex™

Muscletech's trade mark Anabolic/Anti-Catabolic Signaling Complex

Androgen Receptor Supercharging Complex

Androstan-3-alpha-ol-17-one

Androstan-3-beta-ol-17-one

Androsterone

3-alpha-hydroxy-5a-androstan-17-one

Anserine Ethyl Ester

Anti-Aromatase Complex

Anti-Caking Agents

Often natural carbonate salts added to powder products to prevent lumps or sticking occuring, to make mixing easier.

Antifoam

A non-soluble solution added to mixtures to help prevent excess foaming of reacting ingredients.

Anti-OX (TM)

A proprietary blend of vitamins, herbs and other extracts that offer a specific anti-oxidant effect in the body, fighting free-radicals.

Antioxidant Blend

Anti-Oxidant Blood Modifying Matrix

Antioxidant Protection Matrix

Aplodan™

2-(Carbamimidoyl-Methyl-Amino) Ethoxyphosphonic Acid™ + 1,2-Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid™

Apple Fiber

Apricot Powder(as Prunus Armeniaca)

Aqua-Retic™ Matrix

Arachadonic Acid / Arachidonic Acid (AA)

AA is a long chain Omega 6 acid that is directly used during the muscle repair cycle....More

Arginine

An amino acid that is directly involved in hemodilation, or shunting blood to muscles that need them....More

Arginine Alpha Ketogluterate (A-AKG)

An easily tolerated and more potent version of L-Arginine that increases pump, stamina, strength and sexual ability....More

Arginine Decanoate

Arginine Ethyl Ester HCL (AEE)

Arginine Ethyl Ester HCL (AEE) is an arginine amino acid with an ester attached. Esters are organic compounds that are formed by esterification - the reaction of carboxylic acid and alcohols. Arginine Ethyl Ester can not be obtained via dietary means

Arginine Ketoglutarate

An easily tolerated and more potent version of L-Arginine that increases pump, stamina, strength and sexual ability.

Arginine Ketoisocaproate (KIC)

One of the current nutritional supplements that boosts nitric oxide production for increased pump, strength and stamina.

Arginine Orotate

Arginine Pyroglutamate

A pyroglutamic salt used to reverse mental decline that also seems to increase growth hormone secretion.

Arnge Krush Proprietray Blend

Pharmaceutical grade synergistic complex formulated for instant intensity, superior endurance, mental clarity, lasting pumps and new levels of lifting capacity.

Arson™ Proprietary Blend

Artificial Flavourings

Ascorbic Acid

A common chemical name for vitamin c. A vitmain known for its anti-oxidant and immune boosting effects. Also improves collagen production and reduces soreness.

Ashwaganda Sensoril

A root or berry extract used in Indian Ayuverdic medicine. An adaptogen, immune booster and thyroid stimulant.

Asian Red Ginseng

A fleshy root extract, also known as Panax ginseng. An adaptogenic supplement meaning it reduces stresses and has many health boosting properties.

Aspartame

Aspartic Acid

One of the common amino acids that makes up basic protein structures. Has been shown to have an important role in neurotransmitter creation and possible endurance effects.

Aspidosperma Quebracho-blanco

A concentrated tree extract supplement that offers similar yet more powerful improvements in libido and CNS stimulation, increases in strength and concentration.

Aspirin

The common medical name for acetylsalicylic acid. Used as a common analgesic (pain killer) and anti-inflammatory drug. May potentiate the effects of other ingredients.

Atro-Phex™ Proprietary Blend

Extreme Multi Action Rapid and Sustained Release Energy & Weight Management Technology

Avena Sativa

A supplemental compound derived from green oats that has been extensively studied for it's use as a natural testosterone boosting agent and natural restorative.

AX Proprietary Matrix



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