Supplements Ingredients Dictionary

Supplements Ingredients Dictionary Author: Technical Panel

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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A7-E Formula Products

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

AAKG-Tech Products

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

AA-Pro™ Products

Absorbitol Fibre Products

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

Absorption Enhancer Hydration Protocol Products

Acacia Fibre Products

Acacia Gum Products

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

Acesulfame K Products

Acesulfame Potassium Products

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 Products

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 Products

Acetyl L-Tyrosine Products

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Products

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 Products

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.

Acidophilus Products

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 Products

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

ActiNOS™ Products

Reflex UK patent pending Petide Fraction

Advanced Nutritent Absorption System Products

AEE Products

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) Products

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 Products

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

AKG Products

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 Products

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 Products

Alanine Products

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 Products

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

Alanyl-L-Glutamine Dipeptide Products

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

Alfalfa Products

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

Alkalyzed Nitro Krush™ Products

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

Allothiamine Products

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

Aloe Lotion Products

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.

Alpha Glycerylphosphorycholine Products

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

Alpha GPC (Alpha-Glycerylphosphorycholine) Products

Alpha Ketoglutaric Acid Products

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 Products

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

Alpha Ketoisocaproic Calcium Salt Products

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

Alpha Krush™ Products

Alpha Lipoic Acid Products

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

Alpha Male Formula Products

Propietary pro-testosterone, anti-estrogen formula by Biotest

AM Weight Loss System Products

American Ginseng Extract Products

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

Amino Acids Products

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

Amino Pumping Blend Products

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

AminoCEL™ Proprietary Blend Products

Aminogen Products

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

Anabolic EX™ Products

Anaphex™ Products

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

Androgen Receptor Supercharging Complex Products

Anserine Ethyl Ester Products

Anti-Caking Agents Products

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

Antifoam Products

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

Anti-OX (TM) Products

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

Antioxidant Protection Matrix Products

Aplodan™ Products

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

Apple Fiber Products

Arachadonic Acid / Arachidonic Acid (AA) Products

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

Arginine Products

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

Arginine Alpha Ketogluterate (A-AKG) Products

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

Arginine Ethyl Ester HCL (AEE) Products

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 Products

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

Arginine Ketoisocaproate (KIC) Products

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

Arginine Pyroglutamate Products

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

Arnge Krush Proprietray Blend Products

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

Artificial Flavourings Products

Ascorbic Acid Products

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 Products

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

Asian Red Ginseng Products

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

Aspartame Products

Aspartic Acid Products

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 Products

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

Aspirin Products

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.

Avena Sativa Products

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 Products



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