Cortisol Support














The science has proven that elevated cortisol levels cause stress on your adrenal system causing fatigue, rapid weight gain, stress and exhaustion. This is why The Guerrilla Chemist formulated his newest, highly potent product, Cortibloc™.<\/p>\r\n
How Does It Work?<\/strong> Training hard is a key component in building a dense muscular physique but when the body encounters stress or does not get adequate rest the central nervous system (CNS) becomes fatigued.<\/p>\r\n Over time your body will respond to stress and lack of rest by creating fat deposits in response to your hormones being under stress.<\/p>\r\n Cortibloc™ not only helps keep your cortisol levels down but it also helps burn unwanted fat and boosts your metabolism to new levels. Take on your stress with Cortibloc™ available now from Chemix!<\/p>\r\n Key Ingredient<\/strong> The main ingredient in CortiBloc™ is emodin, an anthraquinone compound isolated mainly from the root and rhizome of polygonum cuspitatum, which acts as an 11βhydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1(11β-HSD1) inhibitor. This enzyme, located in your liver and fat cells is responsible for the conversion of cortisone(the inactive glucocorticoid) into cortisol(the active form).<\/p>\r\n Glucocorticoids like cortisol can have deleterious effects on your body if levels get too high. Research has shown that elevated levels of glucocorticoids like cortisol can inhibit glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and can lead to fat gain, obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia and type-2 diabetes. Cortisol, which is produced in your adrenal glands in response to stress is good in small quantities and at the right time. However, long term elevated levels can have serious health implications, as mentioned earlier. Emodin can stop elevated cortisol levels right at the source. Emodin is a selective inhibitor of 11β-HSD1 only, not 11β-HSD2 which is found in your kidneys. Inhibiting this enzyme can cause major health effects such as sodium\/potassium absorption\/elimination, buildup of excess mineralocorticoids, interfere with aldosterone and affect kidney function.<\/p>\r\n Emodin inhibits 11β-HSD1 by blocking the enzyme site from sending a hydride from NADP to cortisone to produce cortisol. Studies show emodin inhibits the enzyme by up to 46% in adipose tissue(fat cells) which means your body is producing almost half of the cortisol it normally would. This can lead to fat loss, reduction in stress, decreased insulin resistance and increased insulin sensitivity. Emodin also reduced fasting blood glucose levels by 77% after taken orally for 7 days, as well as overall plasma insulin levels by 66% relative to the control. In another study, emodin was shown to reduce appetite and bodyweight in mice(13.9% reduction in bodyweight).<\/p>\r\n As you can see, emodin is a very powerful ingredient for inhibiting cortisol and insulin-induced weight gain. Unfortunately, the oral bioavailability is very low. In order to fix this issue, we added a large dose of piperine, commonly known as black pepper extract. In a study combining emodin with piperine showed a marked increase in bioavailability via inhibiting glucuronidation. This is the process where a glucose molecule is attached to emodin to make it more water soluble and easy to expel from the body. By stopping this process, the piperine allows emodin to maximally be absorbed and inhibit the formation of cortisol and help you meet and exceed your weight loss goals. This product can be taken by both men and women and works especially well for high-intensity athletes and fitness competitors.<\/p>\r\n Direction<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n The science has proven that elevated cortisol levels cause stress on your adrenal system causing fatigue, rapid weight gain, stress and exhaustion. This is why The Guerrilla Chemist formulated his newest, highly potent product, Cortibloc™.<\/p>\r\n How Does It Work?<\/strong> Training hard is a key component in building a dense muscular physique but when the body encounters stress or does not get adequate rest the central nervous system (CNS) becomes fatigued.<\/p>\r\n Over time your body will respond to stress and lack of rest by creating fat deposits in response to your hormones being under stress.<\/p>\r\n Cortibloc™ not only helps keep your cortisol levels down but it also helps burn unwanted fat and boosts your metabolism to new levels. Take on your stress with Cortibloc™ available now from Chemix!<\/p>\r\n Key Ingredient<\/strong> The main ingredient in CortiBloc™ is emodin, an anthraquinone compound isolated mainly from the root and rhizome of polygonum cuspitatum, which acts as an 11βhydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1(11β-HSD1) inhibitor. This enzyme, located in your liver and fat cells is responsible for the conversion of cortisone(the inactive glucocorticoid) into cortisol(the active form).<\/p>\r\n Glucocorticoids like cortisol can have deleterious effects on your body if levels get too high. Research has shown that elevated levels of glucocorticoids like cortisol can inhibit glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and can lead to fat gain, obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia and type-2 diabetes. Cortisol, which is produced in your adrenal glands in response to stress is good in small quantities and at the right time. However, long term elevated levels can have serious health implications, as mentioned earlier. Emodin can stop elevated cortisol levels right at the source. Emodin is a selective inhibitor of 11β-HSD1 only, not 11β-HSD2 which is found in your kidneys. Inhibiting this enzyme can cause major health effects such as sodium\/potassium absorption\/elimination, buildup of excess mineralocorticoids, interfere with aldosterone and affect kidney function.<\/p>\r\n Emodin inhibits 11β-HSD1 by blocking the enzyme site from sending a hydride from NADP to cortisone to produce cortisol. Studies show emodin inhibits the enzyme by up to 46% in adipose tissue(fat cells) which means your body is producing almost half of the cortisol it normally would. This can lead to fat loss, reduction in stress, decreased insulin resistance and increased insulin sensitivity. Emodin also reduced fasting blood glucose levels by 77% after taken orally for 7 days, as well as overall plasma insulin levels by 66% relative to the control. In another study, emodin was shown to reduce appetite and bodyweight in mice(13.9% reduction in bodyweight).<\/p>\r\n As you can see, emodin is a very powerful ingredient for inhibiting cortisol and insulin-induced weight gain. Unfortunately, the oral bioavailability is very low. In order to fix this issue, we added a large dose of piperine, commonly known as black pepper extract. In a study combining emodin with piperine showed a marked increase in bioavailability via inhibiting glucuronidation. This is the process where a glucose molecule is attached to emodin to make it more water soluble and easy to expel from the body. By stopping this process, the piperine allows emodin to maximally be absorbed and inhibit the formation of cortisol and help you meet and exceed your weight loss goals. This product can be taken by both men and women and works especially well for high-intensity athletes and fitness competitors.<\/p>\r\n Direction<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n The science has proven that elevated cortisol levels cause stress on your adrenal system causing fatigue, rapid weight gain, stress and exhaustion. This is why The Guerrilla Chemist formulated his newest, highly potent product, Cortibloc™.<\/p>\r\n How Does It Work?<\/strong> Training hard is a key component in building a dense muscular physique but when the body encounters stress or does not get adequate rest the central nervous system (CNS) becomes fatigued.<\/p>\r\n Over time your body will respond to stress and lack of rest by creating fat deposits in response to your hormones being under stress.<\/p>\r\n Cortibloc™ not only helps keep your cortisol levels down but it also helps burn unwanted fat and boosts your metabolism to new levels. Take on your stress with Cortibloc™ available now from Chemix!<\/p>\r\n Key Ingredient<\/strong> The main ingredient in CortiBloc™ is emodin, an anthraquinone compound isolated mainly from the root and rhizome of polygonum cuspitatum, which acts as an 11βhydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1(11β-HSD1) inhibitor. This enzyme, located in your liver and fat cells is responsible for the conversion of cortisone(the inactive glucocorticoid) into cortisol(the active form).<\/p>\r\n Glucocorticoids like cortisol can have deleterious effects on your body if levels get too high. Research has shown that elevated levels of glucocorticoids like cortisol can inhibit glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and can lead to fat gain, obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia and type-2 diabetes. Cortisol, which is produced in your adrenal glands in response to stress is good in small quantities and at the right time. However, long term elevated levels can have serious health implications, as mentioned earlier. Emodin can stop elevated cortisol levels right at the source. Emodin is a selective inhibitor of 11β-HSD1 only, not 11β-HSD2 which is found in your kidneys. Inhibiting this enzyme can cause major health effects such as sodium\/potassium absorption\/elimination, buildup of excess mineralocorticoids, interfere with aldosterone and affect kidney function.<\/p>\r\n Emodin inhibits 11β-HSD1 by blocking the enzyme site from sending a hydride from NADP to cortisone to produce cortisol. Studies show emodin inhibits the enzyme by up to 46% in adipose tissue(fat cells) which means your body is producing almost half of the cortisol it normally would. This can lead to fat loss, reduction in stress, decreased insulin resistance and increased insulin sensitivity. Emodin also reduced fasting blood glucose levels by 77% after taken orally for 7 days, as well as overall plasma insulin levels by 66% relative to the control. In another study, emodin was shown to reduce appetite and bodyweight in mice(13.9% reduction in bodyweight).<\/p>\r\n As you can see, emodin is a very powerful ingredient for inhibiting cortisol and insulin-induced weight gain. Unfortunately, the oral bioavailability is very low. In order to fix this issue, we added a large dose of piperine, commonly known as black pepper extract. In a study combining emodin with piperine showed a marked increase in bioavailability via inhibiting glucuronidation. This is the process where a glucose molecule is attached to emodin to make it more water soluble and easy to expel from the body. By stopping this process, the piperine allows emodin to maximally be absorbed and inhibit the formation of cortisol and help you meet and exceed your weight loss goals. This product can be taken by both men and women and works especially well for high-intensity athletes and fitness competitors.<\/p>\r\n Direction<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n Advanced Recomposition and Hardening Agent<\/p> Your diet is impeccable and couldn\u2019t be any more in check \u2013 macros, micros, you have it all down. Your workouts? Get out of here! You have slaved, grinded, and grunted your way through leg workouts so intense the gym staff cried \u2013 and those were on your worst days. And yet, something is missing. It\u2019s that \"extra\" level of shred, \"that look.\" You know exactly what we mean. That type of leanness and density that makes an arm look twice as big, a stomach look twice as lean, and a forearm look like a roadmap for the Italian countryside. It\u2019s that kind of elusive hardness that\u2019s so rare, most of us simply chalk it up to genetics, or luck, or steroids, or whatever excuse we have handy \u2013 and yet we all still want it.<\/p> The reality? It isn\u2019t all that unattainable. Getting \"that\" look, \"that\" hardness, is about balance and recomposition. It\u2019s a matter of adding in that final piece of the puzzle that makes the entire picture come out perfectly.<\/p> To be hard, you need to get HARD. It\u2019s that simple. Core HARD is another product in the Core Nutritionals\u2019 lineup to follow the basic, but indispensable principles that Core Nutritionals is slowly making an industry standard: create products with effective ingredients, in effective doses, in a non-proprietary formula. This time around, we have applied those principles to the problem of softness that we all despise and have developed the most advanced ultra-hardening and recomposition agent on the market.<\/p> Taking advantage of both the old and the new, Core Nutritionals has employed both modern, cutting-edge compounds and traditional herbs to create a balanced approach to delivering hardness. Key ingredients in Core HARD affect some of the body\u2019s critical physiological pathways, combining sexiness and science in a single, non-proprietary formula. We have included five powerful ingredients into a full month's worth of stimulant free, recomposition goodness.<\/p> Core HARD can be used alone, or in a stack with other Core Nutritionals\u2019 products. The BURN HARD stack (Core HARD plus Core BURN) will be the ultimate fat-blasting and hardening stack. Men can try the HARD A.B.s stack (Core HARD plus Core ALPHA plus Core BURN) to help create that chiseled look that all men want.<\/p> Phosphatidylserine, colloquially known as PS, is a nearly ubiquitous phospholipid found in various membranous tissues throughout the body. PS\u2019s ubiquity coincides with its necessity for crucial physiological functions, as the phospholipid is implicated in several components of cell communication, as well as the mediation of catecholamine synthesis and transmission in the brain (along with other neuroendocrine functions). In a fitness-related context, a nascent but growing body of methodologically-sound research suggests that PS may play an active role in the attenuation of stress response, with a resulting increase in total exercise capacity and performance.<\/p> While several explanations exist as to PS\u2019s specific mechanism of action, one of the earliest proposals was a powerful and acute blunting effect on cortisol production via ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) reduction. In a double-blind study involving 9 healthy adult males, ranging in age from 18-29, the participants were administered phosphatidylserine for 10 days prior to an acute exercise challenge. Post-exercise measurements found that phosphatidylserine reduced not only ACTH, but also plasma cortisol levels in a statistically significant fashion.<\/p> Subsequent studies administering the compound in both acute and chronic fashion suggest that PS, whether through cortisol-mediated mechanisms or otherwise, has a measurable effect on exercise physiology and exercise capacity. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial involving 16 trained athletes, phosphatidylserine was administered for 10 days prior to an acute exercise challenge. Biomarkers of stress and muscle damage (cortisol, creatine kinase, among them), along with exercise markers such as exercise time to exhaustion, sprint performance, and ratings of perceived exertion, were measured post-exercise. While PS administration did not attenuate markers of physiological stress in this study, the authors found that exercise time to exhaustion was significantly altered. Related studies using similar serving sizes have found that chronic PS administration increased shot accuracy in golfers, increased exercise time to exhaustion by 28% in cyclists, and reduced subjective feelings of stress and soreness in others.<\/p> Overall, and whether by cortisol or non-cortisol mediated mechanisms, phosphatidylserine appears to play a valuable role in the reduction of both physiological and psychological stress in response to exercise. In combination with its demonstrated effects on exercise capacity improvement, PS may play a critical role in the continued exercise success of bodybuilders in a, \"cutting\" or recomposition stage.<\/p> Withania somnifera Dunal, colloquially known as Winter Cherry or Indian Ginseng, is an herb that features prominently in the traditional Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda. Known as Ashwagandha in Ayurveda, Withania somnifera is a critical ingredient in various Ayurvedic tonics and tinctures prepared as a traditional remedy for the treatment of various ailments.<\/p> Recently identified as a potent adaptogenic and target for therapeutic applications, Ashwaghanda has been the subject of numerous animal, pre-clinical, and clinical trials designed to examine its potential effects as an antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anxiolytic, antibacterial, antifungal, and immonumodulating compound. Ashwaghanda\u2019s broad therapeutic potential is hypothesized to be the result of its robust phytochemical profile, including a wide swath of alkaloids, sitoindosides, and the highly biologically active withanolide group. As the principally biologically active compounds within Ashwaghanda, withanolides such as withanone, withaferine A, withanolides A, D, and G have been identified, isolated, and extensively studied in the various applications noted above.<\/p> In recognition of the potential physiological benefits of withanolides, Core Nutritionals selected KSM-66\u00ae to include in its HARD formula. KSM-66\u00ae is a full-spectrum Ashwaghanda extract, standardized for 5% withanolides \u2013 meaning that KSM-66\u00ae not only includes the full range of biologically active compounds within Ashwaghanda, but also that it contains the highest currently available concentration of the principally active withanolides (5%).<\/p> The high concentrations of withanolides within KSM-66\u00ae has resulted in encouraging results in a number of human clinical trials \u2013 particularly considering many of these trials were conducted using the methodological gold standard of randomization, double-blind delivery, and placebo control. Amongst the most impressive results contained in these trials:<\/p> A 27.9% reduction in serum cortisol levels, measured over 60 days in a trial featuring 64 chronically stressed adults. Statistically significant increases to endurance and stamina, as measured by VO2 max, in a clinical trial featuring 50 healthy, exercise-trained adults. Increased measures of well-being as reported by self-assessment scales, included in both the clinical trials mentioned above. Statistically significant increases in serum testosterone levels in a clinical trial featuring 68 infertile men.<\/p> Though each of these results is impressive, perhaps the most significant is the 27.9% reduction in cortisol seen in the 60-day trial. As detailed above, cortisol possesses a multitude of potentially degradative physiological effects, including: inhibiting glucose uptake, causing a constriction of the vasculature (vasoconstriction), the breakdown of glycogen, and inarguably the result most would desire to avoid, proteolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue).<\/p> To put it the simplest way possible, cortisol\u2019s chief functions involve either turning on, or shutting off, the very things we as fitness enthusiasts want to avoid or turn on, respectively!<\/p> N-Coumaroyldopamine is a natural analogue to the phytochemical N-Caffeoyldopamine, itself found prominently in various plants, including cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.). N-Coumaroyldopamine, its parent compounds, and other analogs that derive from its parent compound, have recently been the subject of phytochemical analyses due to their chemical similarity to sympathomimetic amines known to couple to the beta-2-adrenergic receptor.<\/p> Phytochemical analyses were subsequently designed to assess the potency of N-Coumaroyldopamine and N-Caffeoyldopamine as beta-2-adrenergic receptor agonists \u2013 or, in simpler terms, their ability to \"turn on\" the fabled beta-2-adrenergic receptor. In these trials, the phytochemicals were shown to be as potent as several well-known beta-2-adrenergic receptor agonists (salbutamol, procaterol, and fenoterol). You read that correctly: N-Coumaroyldopamine and N-Caffeoyldopamine were found to bind as tightly to the beta-2-adrenergic receptor as well-known synthetic compounds!<\/p> The desirability of activating the beta-2-adrenergic receptor arises due to the critical role that beta-2-adrenertic receptors play in both skeletal muscle and fat metabolic function. In particular, beta-2-adrenergic receptors have been shown to induce dilation in the vasculature (vasodilation \u2013 the process involved in a \"pump\"), increase oxygen uptake and nutrient transport to skeletal muscle, regulate thermogenesis (the production of body heat), inhibit the pro-adipogenic (fat constructing) effects of other adrenergic receptor types, as well as directly increase lipolysis and the oxidation of fatty acids \u2013 the literal burning of fat tissue.<\/p> Beta-2-adrenergic receptors achieve these effects via one of the body\u2019s key chemical messengers, known as cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate). cAMP works as a sort of cell-type translator and foreman: it receives an input from, say, a receptor such as the beta-2-adrenergic receptor, and then communicates and directs the types of cells that the beta-2-adrenergic receptor would like to target.<\/p> Just within the context of beta-2-adrenergic agonism, this amounts to cAMP increasing resting metabolic rate and caloric expenditure (the amount of calories you burn), improving peripheral sensitivity to glucose and glucose utilization, reduction of gluconeogenesis, induction of AMPk (adenosine monophosphate kinase) release, triggering of lipolysis (the literal burning of fat tissue we spoke about earlier), the inhibition of lipogenesis (the creation of fat tissue), and vasodilation.<\/p> What we typically refer to as \"Estrogen,\" is in fact a group of three biologically distinct hormones \u2013 estradiol (E2), estrone (E1), and estriol (E3), each possessing different activities in different cell, tissue, and receptor types. When experts refer to either the benefits or downfalls of \"estrogen,\" they really mean to (but probably cannot) identify a specific estrogen.<\/p> These specific estrogens, in turn, metabolize into even more specific estrogen sub-compounds, such as the 2-hydroxyestrogens (2-OHE\u2019s), 2-methoxyestrogens, 16a-hydroxyestrone (16-OHE1), and 4-hydroxyestrogens (4-OHE\u2019s). As their parent estrogens, these estrogen metabolites exert different effects depending upon the tissue and cell one is examining. In fact, two estrogen metabolites in particular, 16-OHE1 and 2-OHE, have such contrasting cellular activities that 2-OHE is an estrogen antagonist. Yes, that is correct: there is an anti-estrogen, estrogen.<\/p> In recent years, so-called \"phytonutrients\" have become the focus of clinical research, as these natural compounds have shown the ability to increase the ratio of good, estrogen decreasing estrogens (such as 2-OHE), to bad, estrogen increasing estrogens (such as 16-OHE1). One of these phytonutrients, a dietary indole known as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), is the bioactive phytochemical and a presumed modulator of reduced cancer risk in areas with high cruciferous vegetable consumption. Unfortunately, despite its potent antiestrogenic activity, I3C is highly molecularly unstable, and therefore unsuitable for use as a therapeutic agent or dietary supplement.<\/p> Luckily, however, I3C readily metabolizes into the secondary indole 3,3\u2019 diindolylmethane, or DIM for short. When used in a supplemental fashion in clinical trials, DIM appears to possess all the positive effects of its parent compound with respect to antiestrogenic action \u2013 promoting the metabolism of beneficial estrogens that themselves reduce estrogenic activity.<\/p> Aside from its healthy-estrogen promoting abilities, DIM also exerts its own direct physiological effects, including:<\/p> Though the literature surrounding L-theanine is still emerging, the amino acid is slowly building a reputation as one of the most interesting and exciting compounds being targeted for therapeutic use. L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea, constituting approximately 1-2% of the dry weight of tea \u2013 resulting in a 25\u201360 mg theanine load per 200 ml serving of liquid tea.<\/p> First identified in green tea and in the mushroom Xerocomus badius, L-theanine readily crosses the blood-brain barrier in a dose-dependent manner, and it is thought to influence the central nervous system (CNS) through a variety of mechanisms, including:<\/p> Increasing the release and concentration of dopamine. Inhibiting glutamate reuptake and blockade of glutamate receptors in the hippocampus. Increasing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA \u2013 a neurotransmitter associated with the regulation of responses) concentrations. Increasing levels of serotonin.<\/p> In addition to these more well-demonstrated effects, emerging electroencephalography trials on theanine suggest that the amino acid may exert a positive effect on alpha waves \u2013 a type of brain wave implicated in restful relaxation. Alpha activity has also been associated with increased creativity, increased performance under stress, and improved learning and concentration, as well as decreased anxiety.<\/p> Serving Size: 3 Capsules Servings Per Container: 28 (days)<\/p> Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, FD&C Blue, Titanium Dioxide.<\/p> Take 1 capsule 2-3 times per day. For optimal results, take 1 capsule upon waking, 1 capsule midday, and 1 capsule before bed. Do not exceed 4 capsules in a 24 hour period. For best results, use for 4 to 8 weeks. Do not use for longer than 8 continuous weeks without taking a 4 week break.<\/p>","gtin12":"672975315283","image":["https:\/\/siteimgs.com\/10017\/item\/core-hard-1800x1800_1603301537-0.jpg"],"brand":"Core Nutritionals","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/16747\/core-nutritionals-core-hard-84-cap.htm","offers":{"@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD","price":"44.99","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/16747\/core-nutritionals-core-hard-84-cap.htm","itemCondition":"http:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition","availability":"http:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}},{"@type":"Product","name":"Core Nutritionals HARD Extreme Black Lightening - 28 Servings","sku":"CU281","description":" Advanced Recomposition & Hardening Agent To be hard, you need to get HARD. It's that simple.<\/p> Core HARD is the pinnacle in recomposition supplementation. The ingredients in HARD have been specifically chosen to balance your hormonal environment and maximize your lean mass. 3 scoops per serving. 28 servings per container. Body recomposition.<\/p> Your diet is impeccable and couldn\u2019t be any more in check \u2013 macros, micros, you have it all down. Your workouts? Get out of here! You have slaved, grinded, and grunted your way through leg workouts so intense the gym staff cried \u2013 and those were on your worst days. And yet, something is missing.<\/p> It\u2019s that \"extra\" level of shred, \"that look.\" You know exactly what we mean. That type of leanness and density that makes an arm look twice as big, a stomach look twice as lean, and a forearm look like a roadmap for the Italian countryside. It\u2019s that kind of elusive hardness that\u2019s so rare, most of us simply chalk it up to genetics, or luck, or steroids, or whatever excuse we have handy \u2013 and yet we all still want it.<\/p> The reality? It isn\u2019t all that unattainable. Getting \"that\" look, \"that\" hardness, is about balance and recomposition. It\u2019s a matter of adding in that final piece of the puzzle that makes the entire picture come out perfectly.<\/p> To be hard, you need to get HARD. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p> Core HARD is another product in the Core Nutritionals\u2019 lineup to follow the basic, but indispensable principles that Core Nutritionals is slowly making an industry standard: create products with effective ingredients, in effective doses, in a non-proprietary formula. This time around, we have applied those principles to the problem of softness that we all despise and have developed the most advanced ultra-hardening and recomposition agent on the market.<\/p> Taking advantage of both the old and the new, Core Nutritionals has employed both modern, cutting-edge compounds and traditional herbs to create a balanced approach to delivering hardness. Key ingredients in Core HARD affect some of the body\u2019s critical physiological pathways, combining sexiness and science in a single, non-proprietary formula. We have included seven powerful ingredients into a full month's worth of stimulant free, recomposition goodness.<\/p> KSM-66\u00ae Full-Spectrum Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera) (root) (5% withanolides)<\/p> Withania somnifera Dunal, colloquially known as Winter Cherry or Indian Ginseng, is an herb that features prominently in the traditional Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda. Known as Ashwagandha in Ayurveda, Withania somnifera is a critical ingredient in various Ayurvedic tonics and tinctures prepared as a traditional remedy for the treatment of various ailments.<\/p> Recently identified as a potent adaptogenic and target for therapeutic applications, Ashwagandha has been the subject of numerous animal, pre-clinical, and clinical trials designed to examine its potential effects as an antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anxiolytic, antibacterial, antifungal, and immunomodulating compound. Ashwagandha\u2019s broad therapeutic potential is hypothesized to be the result of its robust phytochemical profile, including a wide swath of alkaloids, sitoindosides, and the highly biologically active withanolide group. As the principally biologically active compounds within Ashwagandha, withanolides such as withanone, withaferine A, withanolides A, D, and G have been identified, isolated, and extensively studied in the various applications noted above.<\/p> In recognition of the potential physiological benefits of withanolides, Core Nutritionals selected KSM-66\u00ae to include in its HARD formula. KSM-66\u00ae is a full-spectrum Ashwagandha extract, standardized for 5% withanolides \u2013 meaning that KSM-66\u00ae not only includes the full range of biologically active compounds within Ashwagandha, but also that it contains the highest currently available concentration of the principally active withanolides (5%).<\/p> The high concentrations of withanolides within KSM-66\u00ae has resulted in encouraging results in a number of human, clinical trials \u2013 particularly considering many of these trials were conducted using the methodological gold standard of randomization, double-blind delivery, and placebo control. Amongst the most impressive results contained in these trials:<\/p> Though each of these results is impressive, perhaps the most significant is the 27.9% reduction in cortisol seen in the 60 day trial. As detailed above, cortisol possesses a multitude of potentially degradative physiological effects, including: inhibiting glucose uptake, causing a constriction of the vasculature (vasoconstriction), the breakdown of glycogen, and inarguably the result most would desire to avoid, proteolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue).<\/p> Phosphatidylserine, colloquially known as PS, is a nearly ubiquitous phospholipid found in various membranous tissues throughout the body. PS\u2019s ubiquity coincides with its necessity for crucial physiological functions, as the phospholipid is implicated in several components of cell communication, as well as the mediation of catecholamine synthesis and transmission in the brain (along with other neuroendocrine functions). In a fitness-related context, a nascent but growing body of methodologically-sound research suggests that PS may play a role in increasing exercise capacity.<\/p> Studies administering the compound in both acute and chronic fashion suggest that PS has a measurable effect on exercise capacity. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial involving 16 trained athletes, phosphatidylserine was administered for 10 days prior to an acute exercise challenge. Exercise markers such as exercise time to exhaustion, sprint performance, and ratings of perceived exertion, were measured post-exercise. The authors found that exercise time to exhaustion was significantly altered. Related studies using similar serving sizes have found that chronic PS administration increased shot accuracy in golfers, increased exercise time to exhaustion by 28% in cyclists, and reduced subjective feelings of stress and soreness in others.<\/p> Overall, phosphatidylserine appears to play a valuable role in the increase in exercise capacity. PS may therefore play a critical role in the continued exercise success of bodybuilders in a, \"cutting\u201d or recomposition stage.<\/p> Pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub, endemic to and cultivated in wide swaths of both Europe and Asia. Pomegranate is also the predominant member of two species comprising the Punicaceae family.<\/p> Pomegranate fruit has long been consumed as a dietary staple, and recent research has uncovered that the peel, in particular, harbors a broad range of physiologically active compounds known as polyphenols \u2013 most prominently ellagitannins. When consumed, these ellagitannins are hydrolyzed to ellagic acid in the gut, and released into the blood, allowing ellagic acid to be widely distributed to many target tissues and organs.<\/p> While still preliminary, emerging animal and in vitro data on PME (pomegranate extract) suggests that both specific and whole plant extracts may exert interesting endocrine effects. In a study examining the effects of PME on cultured human cells, PME was shown to down-regulate estrogen-receptor gene expression, and inhibit binding \u2013 suggesting that PME may possess some anti-estrogenic effects, at least in vitro. In another study in rats, PME\u2019s robust antioxidant profile was hypothesized to increase androgenic activity via reducing oxygen radicals in the testes.<\/p> Though PME lacks robust human data, the available literature suggests that this compound may possess some highly useful physiological effects.<\/p> Agaricus blazei, known commonly by a plethora of names \u2013 including button mushroom, white button mushroom, table mushroom, and champignon mushroom \u2013 is a small, edible mushroom endemic to North America and Europe. The most commonly consumed mushroom on the planet, commercial production and consumption of white button mushroom has existed since at least the early 18th century, while indigenous oral records suggest the plant was consumed for centuries prior.<\/p> Recent medical research has discovered that white button mushroom is a rich source of biologically-active compounds, including ergothioneine, an antioxidant with particularly potent free radical scavenging activity. Similar research has found that white button mushrooms \u2013 along with other varieties \u2013 possess unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and conjugated linoleic acid that may exert inhibitory activity on human aromatase, a cytochrome-P450 complex responsible for the conversion of testosterone into estrogen.<\/p> In two separate studies by similar researchers, both rats and human cell lines were fed and\/or incubated with various extract strengths and doses of white button mushroom extract. Both the animal experiments and \"in-cell\u201d aromatase assays demonstrated that WBME exerted powerful anti-aromatase effects, reducing total aromatase amounts and activity across all experimental conditions.<\/p> The most encouraging aspect of these studies is the servings of white button mushroom used in the experimental conditions: they are easily achievable through oral consumption, unlike many other plant-based, physiologically active compounds.<\/p> Though the literature surrounding L-theanine is still emerging, the amino acid is slowly building a reputation as one of the most interesting and exciting compounds being targeted for therapeutic use. L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea, constituting approximately 1-2% of the dry weight of tea \u2013 resulting in a 25\u201360 mg theanine load per 200 ml serving of liquid tea.<\/p> First identified in green tea and in the mushroom Xerocomus badius, L-theanine readily crosses the blood-brain barrier in a dose-dependent manner, and it is thought to influence the central nervous system (CNS) through a variety of mechanisms, including:<\/p> In addition to these more well-demonstrated effects, emerging electroencephalography trials on theanine suggest that the amino acid may exert a positive effect on alpha waves \u2013 a type of brain wave implicated in restful relaxation. Alpha activity has also been associated with increased creativity, increased performance under stress, and improved learning and concentration, as well as decreased anxiety.<\/p> What we typically refer to as \"Estrogen,\u201d is in fact a group of three biologically distinct hormones \u2013 estradiol (E2), estrone (E1), and estriol (E3), each possessing different activities in different cell, tissue, and receptor types. When experts refer to either the benefits or downfalls of \"estrogen,\" they really mean to identify a specific estrogen.<\/p> These specific estrogens, in turn, metabolize into even more specific estrogen sub-compounds, such as the 2-hydroxyestrogens (2-OHE\u2019s), 2-methoxyestrogens, 16a-hydroxyestrone (16-OHE1), and 4-hydroxyestrogens (4-OHE\u2019s). As their parent estrogens, these estrogen metabolites exert different effects depending upon the tissue and cell one is examining. In fact, two estrogen metabolites in particular, 16-OHE1 and 2-OHE, have such contrasting cellular activities that 2-OHE is an estrogen antagonist. Yes, that is correct: there is an anti-estrogen, estrogen.<\/p> In recent years, so-called phytonutrients have become the focus of clinical research, as these natural compounds have shown the ability to modulate the body\u2019s estrogen ratio. One of these phytonutrients, is a dietary indole known as indole-3-carbinol (I3C). Unfortunately, despite its metabolic usefulness, I3C is highly molecularly unstable, and therefore unsuitable for use as a therapeutic agent or dietary supplement.<\/p> N-Coumaroyldopamine is a natural analogue to the phytochemical N-Caffeoyldopamine, itself found prominently in various plants, including cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.). N-Coumaroyldopamine, its parent compounds, and other analogs that derive from its parent compound, have recently been the subject of phytochemical analyses due to their chemical similarity to sympathomimetic amines known to couple to the beta-2-adrenergic receptor.<\/p> Phytochemical analyses were subsequently designed to assess the potency of N-Coumaroyldopamine and N-Caffeoyldopamine as beta-2-adrenergic receptor agonists \u2013 or, in simpler terms, their ability to \"turn on\u201d the fabled beta-2-adrenergic receptor. In these trials, the phytochemicals were shown to be as potent as several well-known beta-2-adrenergic receptor agonists (salbutamol, procaterol, and fenoterol). You read that correctly: N-Coumaroyldopamine and N-Caffeoyldopamine were found to bind as tightly to the beta-2-adrenergic receptor as well known synthetic compounds!<\/p> The desirability of activating the beta-2-adrenergic receptor arises due to the critical role that beta-2-adrenergic receptors play in both skeletal muscle and adipose metabolic function. In particular, beta-2-adrenergic receptors have been shown to induce dilation in the vasculature (vasodilation \u2013 the process involved in a \"pump\u201d), increase oxygen uptake and nutrient transport to skeletal muscle, regulate thermogenesis (the production of body heat), inhibit the pro-adipogenic effects of other adrenergic receptor types, as well as directly increase lipolysis and the oxidation of fatty acids.<\/p> Beta-2-adrenergic receptors achieve these effects via one of the body\u2019s key chemical messengers, known as cAMP (cyclic adenosine monophosphate). cAMP works as a sort of cell-type translator and foreman: it receives an input from, say, a receptor such as the beta-2-adrenergic receptor, and then communicates and directs the types of cells that the beta-2-adrenergic receptor would like to target.<\/p> Just within the context of beta-2-adrenergic agonism, this amounts to cAMP increasing resting metabolic rate and caloric expenditure (the amount of calories you burn), improving peripheral sensitivity to glucose and glucose utilization, reduction of gluconeogenesis, induction of AMPk (adenosine monophosphate kinase) release, triggering of lipolysis, the inhibition of lipogenesis, and vasodilation.<\/p> Or, in other words, cAMP is involved in nearly every beneficial physiological process that a lifter, runner, hiker, jumper, runner, tumbler, and fumbler would want. cAMP is involved in:<\/p> To say that cAMP is a desirable compound to increase the release of \u2013 which activating the beta-2-adrenergic receptor does \u2013 would qualify as the understatement of the year!<\/p> Luckily, however, I3C readily metabolizes into the secondary indole 3,3\u2019 diindolylmethane, or DIM for short. When used in a supplemental fashion in clinical trials, DIM appears to possess all the positive effects of its parent compound.<\/p> DIM also exerts its own direct physiological effects, including:<\/p> Despite the bodybuilding community\u2019s single-minded crusade to eliminate estrogen wherever it lie in wait, compounds such as DIM show us that estrogen is a very diverse set of compounds \u2013 and that we should actively pursue increasing certain estrogens that have beneficial, and ironically, anti-estrogenic effects.<\/p>","gtin12":"672975315290","image":["https:\/\/siteimgs.com\/10017\/item\/core-nutritionals-hard-ex_2674-0.jpg"],"brand":"Core Nutritionals","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/29893\/core-nutritionals-core-hard-extreme-black.htm","offers":{"@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD","price":"49.99","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/29893\/core-nutritionals-core-hard-extreme-black.htm","itemCondition":"http:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition","availability":"http:\/\/schema.org\/InStock"}},{"@type":"Product","name":"EvoMuse Abliterate AMMO - 2 x 60 Capsule Bottles TWINPACK","sku":"EM2052","description":" Abliderate AMMO Let\u2019s face it : the modern world sucks. Overstressed, overstimulated, and SO over it. A person can only take so much.<\/p> Abliderate AMMO was so cleverly named because its primary target is dominantly the Abdominal area, notably Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT).<\/p> What is VAT? Well, an easy way to tell if you have a VAT problem is to put your hand on your abs and try to pull them in. Now, subcutaneous fat is the jiggly sufacen fat that on the outside of the abdominal wall that you can pinch. It is stubborn, harder to burn, and reacts mostly to lipolytics (see the Eviscerate series to best target that kind of fat.) Now, when you try to pull your abs in, if you can\u2019t pull them in very far, and your waist is still a bit larger than you want, with your abs protruding, you likely have a problem with VAT. Most people do. People that live in modern society anyway.<\/p> VAT is adipose (fat) that accumulates and surrounds your organs. It pushes out against your abdominal wall, increasing waist circumference and making you look more obese than you probably are. It is also deadly, causing most of the problems seen in the obese. It\u2019s mostly caused by a stress hormone called Cortisol, which is a destructive form of Cortisone (the hormone that makes your joints feel nice and smooth) that causes excess inflammation, muscle loss (catabolism), etc. The enzyme that causes cortison to convert to cortisol is called 11b Hydroxy Steroid Dehydrogenase (11b-HSD). Of the two \u201ctypes\u201d of this enzyme, type 1 is secreted by your fat cells in response to stress and alcohol intake. Yep...that protruding beer belly that is hard to the touch? That\u2019s why.<\/p> The good news? WE can easily suppress 11b-HSD, and once we do, VAT disappears very quickly as do the hyper-inflammatory adipokines. Something to remember, inflamed adipose tissue is resistant to normal metabolic processes and harder to burn. Now when I say quickly, provided you are making even the most basic attempt at burning, you should notice pretty dramatic effects within a week.<\/p> Abliderate AMMO is by far the most supreme VAT burning formula on the market.<\/p> Emodin-Cyclodextrin Complex<\/p> Emodin is an extemely potent and diverse compound. Its properties are widespread, and potent, but we\u2019ll only be covering a few.<\/p> Emodin\u2019s primary interest for us is its extremely potent 11b-HSD inhibiting properties, with an IC-50 (average dose to inhibit the enzyme to 50%) in the nanomolar range. This is usually in single digit milligram numbers, depending on the molecular weight. Emodin has pretty dismal oral absorption, so both the Cyclodextrin compex and the higher dosage ensures potency.<\/p> https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20718744\/<\/p> Emodin also inhibits a form of Micro-RNA (miR-20) that modulates the central nervous system, and the related central fatigue and cortisol responses. As well, miR-20 inhibition restores glucose and insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle, and allows SMAD7 (see the upcoming Slintensity writeup) to bolster differentiation of L6 myotubes to form new muscle cells\/fibers.<\/p> Finally, Emodin also reigns in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell infiltration in the heart and surrounding vascular system to help control some cardiac diseases.<\/p> Magnolia (Magnolol and Honokiol) is another widely functional ingredient. In addition to inhibiting 11b-HSD<\/p> https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8051615\/<\/p> Magnolia helps to inhibit the Aromatase enzyme, which robs us of our precious Testosterone and converting it into Estrogen. As well, the reduced Cortisol also helps to boost Testosterone. SPOILER: We like this.<\/p> Finally, Magnolia does something extraordinary to the Acetylcholine system of the brain (the acetyl groupn being something called an \u201cester\u201d). Magnolia not only reduces an enzyme called Acetylcholine Esterase (removes the esters), but boosts something called Acetylcholine Transferase, an enzyme that actually makes more Acetylcholine in the brain.<\/p> EK shares the starring role in this formula with Emodin. Besides also inhibiting 11b-HSD in nanomolar concentrations (while being MUCH cheaper than Emodin)<\/p> it is an incredible anti-inflammatory in Adipose tissue (subcutaneous and visceral). Inflamed fat cells are extremely resistant to lipolysis, and makes losing fat especially hard, as anyone with chronic obesity will tell you. Let them test out AMMO and they will see. Normalization of adipokines will allow the body to return to a more healthy state quickly.<\/p> Commonly known as Bitter Melon, chances are you\u2019ve seen this in other formulas. Normally used in Glucose Disposal Agents, it has many more functions we are tapping.<\/p> MC helps significantly to reduce post exercise HPA stress (which contributes to overtraining and CNS fatigue) and reduces markers of stress in skeletal muscle. Less stress, quicker recovery<\/p> MC also does significant reduction of BRAIN Cortisol levels, which again reduces HPA stress, improves mood, and reduces overall stress reactions<\/p> Finally we have ourselves an outlier function. You will read more about this when I release \u201cCRIT\u201d. MC has been show to reduce blood viscosity. By slightly thinning the blood, you reduce strain on the heart and vascular system.<\/p> Galangin is primarily found in the Alpinia Galangia herb, but is also strangely one of they key compounds found in Bee Propolis.<\/p> Galangin has been found to alleviate Lipid Dysregulation and inflammation, and appears to be more potent than Metformin.<\/p> While doing this, Galangin is surprisingly potent at inhibiting preadipocyte differentiation into mature adipocytes (lipogenesis and adipogenesis)<\/p> The final major ingredient is PhophatydilSerine. You will also read about this powerhouse in the CRIT writeup. As an essential component of every single cell membrane in the human body, PS not only helps membrane-bound receptors to function more smoothly, but reduces cortisol via a bit of a vague mechanism (an increases that beautiful Test:Cort ratio). It is highly active in the brain where it reduces stress on the HPA, improving mood and concentration and blunting CNS overtraining.<\/p> The last 2 ingredients, Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin C, both reduce cortisol but not at the powerhouse level, and reduce pro-oxidants and inflammation.<\/p> We are constantly bombarded by stress \u2013 some thrust upon us, some self-induced such as alcohol. Things are difficult enough keeping our bodies not only healthy, but attractive. Abliderate AMMO is extremely potent at reducing Cortisol, thus targeting that center mass fat we all hate, and keeping the stress from overwhelming our brains and bodies. Results are extremely quick.<\/p> Abliderate AMMO : Targeting Center Mass<\/p>","image":["https:\/\/siteimgs.com\/10017\/item\/ammo-twin_1675135884-0.jpg"],"brand":"EvoMuse","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/32810\/evomuse-abliterate-ammo-60-cap.htm","offers":{"@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD","price":"68.79","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/32810\/evomuse-abliterate-ammo-60-cap.htm","itemCondition":"http:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition","availability":"http:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}},{"@type":"Product","name":"EvoMuse Abliterate AMMO - 60 Capsules","sku":"EM052","description":" Abliderate AMMO Let\u2019s face it : the modern world sucks. Overstressed, overstimulated, and SO over it. A person can only take so much.<\/p> Abliderate AMMO was so cleverly named because its primary target is dominantly the Abdominal area, notably Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT).<\/p> What is VAT? Well, an easy way to tell if you have a VAT problem is to put your hand on your abs and try to pull them in. Now, subcutaneous fat is the jiggly sufacen fat that on the outside of the abdominal wall that you can pinch. It is stubborn, harder to burn, and reacts mostly to lipolytics (see the Eviscerate series to best target that kind of fat.) Now, when you try to pull your abs in, if you can\u2019t pull them in very far, and your waist is still a bit larger than you want, with your abs protruding, you likely have a problem with VAT. Most people do. People that live in modern society anyway.<\/p> VAT is adipose (fat) that accumulates and surrounds your organs. It pushes out against your abdominal wall, increasing waist circumference and making you look more obese than you probably are. It is also deadly, causing most of the problems seen in the obese. It\u2019s mostly caused by a stress hormone called Cortisol, which is a destructive form of Cortisone (the hormone that makes your joints feel nice and smooth) that causes excess inflammation, muscle loss (catabolism), etc. The enzyme that causes cortison to convert to cortisol is called 11b Hydroxy Steroid Dehydrogenase (11b-HSD). Of the two \u201ctypes\u201d of this enzyme, type 1 is secreted by your fat cells in response to stress and alcohol intake. Yep...that protruding beer belly that is hard to the touch? That\u2019s why.<\/p> The good news? WE can easily suppress 11b-HSD, and once we do, VAT disappears very quickly as do the hyper-inflammatory adipokines. Something to remember, inflamed adipose tissue is resistant to normal metabolic processes and harder to burn. Now when I say quickly, provided you are making even the most basic attempt at burning, you should notice pretty dramatic effects within a week.<\/p> Abliderate AMMO is by far the most supreme VAT burning formula on the market.<\/p> Emodin-Cyclodextrin Complex<\/p> Emodin is an extemely potent and diverse compound. Its properties are widespread, and potent, but we\u2019ll only be covering a few.<\/p> Emodin\u2019s primary interest for us is its extremely potent 11b-HSD inhibiting properties, with an IC-50 (average dose to inhibit the enzyme to 50%) in the nanomolar range. This is usually in single digit milligram numbers, depending on the molecular weight. Emodin has pretty dismal oral absorption, so both the Cyclodextrin compex and the higher dosage ensures potency.<\/p> https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20718744\/<\/p> Emodin also inhibits a form of Micro-RNA (miR-20) that modulates the central nervous system, and the related central fatigue and cortisol responses. As well, miR-20 inhibition restores glucose and insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle, and allows SMAD7 (see the upcoming Slintensity writeup) to bolster differentiation of L6 myotubes to form new muscle cells\/fibers.<\/p> Finally, Emodin also reigns in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell infiltration in the heart and surrounding vascular system to help control some cardiac diseases.<\/p> Magnolia (Magnolol and Honokiol) is another widely functional ingredient. In addition to inhibiting 11b-HSD<\/p> https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8051615\/<\/p> Magnolia helps to inhibit the Aromatase enzyme, which robs us of our precious Testosterone and converting it into Estrogen. As well, the reduced Cortisol also helps to boost Testosterone. SPOILER: We like this.<\/p> Finally, Magnolia does something extraordinary to the Acetylcholine system of the brain (the acetyl groupn being something called an \u201cester\u201d). Magnolia not only reduces an enzyme called Acetylcholine Esterase (removes the esters), but boosts something called Acetylcholine Transferase, an enzyme that actually makes more Acetylcholine in the brain.<\/p> EK shares the starring role in this formula with Emodin. Besides also inhibiting 11b-HSD in nanomolar concentrations (while being MUCH cheaper than Emodin)<\/p> it is an incredible anti-inflammatory in Adipose tissue (subcutaneous and visceral). Inflamed fat cells are extremely resistant to lipolysis, and makes losing fat especially hard, as anyone with chronic obesity will tell you. Let them test out AMMO and they will see. Normalization of adipokines will allow the body to return to a more healthy state quickly.<\/p> Commonly known as Bitter Melon, chances are you\u2019ve seen this in other formulas. Normally used in Glucose Disposal Agents, it has many more functions we are tapping.<\/p> MC helps significantly to reduce post exercise HPA stress (which contributes to overtraining and CNS fatigue) and reduces markers of stress in skeletal muscle. Less stress, quicker recovery<\/p> MC also does significant reduction of BRAIN Cortisol levels, which again reduces HPA stress, improves mood, and reduces overall stress reactions<\/p> Finally we have ourselves an outlier function. You will read more about this when I release \u201cCRIT\u201d. MC has been show to reduce blood viscosity. By slightly thinning the blood, you reduce strain on the heart and vascular system.<\/p> Galangin is primarily found in the Alpinia Galangia herb, but is also strangely one of they key compounds found in Bee Propolis.<\/p> Galangin has been found to alleviate Lipid Dysregulation and inflammation, and appears to be more potent than Metformin.<\/p> While doing this, Galangin is surprisingly potent at inhibiting preadipocyte differentiation into mature adipocytes (lipogenesis and adipogenesis)<\/p> The final major ingredient is PhophatydilSerine. You will also read about this powerhouse in the CRIT writeup. As an essential component of every single cell membrane in the human body, PS not only helps membrane-bound receptors to function more smoothly, but reduces cortisol via a bit of a vague mechanism (an increases that beautiful Test:Cort ratio). It is highly active in the brain where it reduces stress on the HPA, improving mood and concentration and blunting CNS overtraining.<\/p> The last 2 ingredients, Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin C, both reduce cortisol but not at the powerhouse level, and reduce pro-oxidants and inflammation.<\/p> We are constantly bombarded by stress \u2013 some thrust upon us, some self-induced such as alcohol. Things are difficult enough keeping our bodies not only healthy, but attractive. Abliderate AMMO is extremely potent at reducing Cortisol, thus targeting that center mass fat we all hate, and keeping the stress from overwhelming our brains and bodies. Results are extremely quick.<\/p> Abliderate AMMO : Targeting Center Mass<\/p>","gtin12":"752423448234","image":["https:\/\/siteimgs.com\/10017\/item\/ammo1_1675135950-0.jpg"],"brand":"EvoMuse","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/32792\/evomuse-abliterate-ammo-60-cap.htm","offers":{"@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD","price":"39.99","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/32792\/evomuse-abliterate-ammo-60-cap.htm","itemCondition":"http:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition","availability":"http:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}},{"@type":"Product","name":"Iconic Formulations EndoAmp Max - 90 Capsules","sku":"DC023","description":" EndoAmp Max is not only the highest dosed PS supplement on the market, it also provides an effective dose of Alpha-GPC (AlphaSize).<\/p> ENDOAMP MAX OPTIMIZES YOU EndoAmp Max combines the synergy of two patented ingredients, SerinAid and AlphaSize, to take your mental and physical performance to the next level. EndoAmp Max is a naturally occurring phospholipid complex, designed to minimize the cortisol increase after exercise while boosting testosterone and growth hormone (GH) response.<\/p> EndoAmp Max is a naturally occurring phospholipid complex, designed to minimize the cortisol increase after exercise while boosting testosterone and growth hormone (GH) response. Each dose includes 800mg of pure phosphatidylserine and 600mg of alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (A-GPC 50%). At the recommended dose of 3 caps daily, EndoAmp Max will last 30 days. EndoAmp Max is known as an endocrine amplifier because it can increase beneficial hormones such as testosterone & GH while preventing the unwanted spike in cortisol associated with exercise and other stressors.<\/p> How does EndoAmp Max work? EndoAmp Max works by supplying the body with vital phospholipids and neurotransmitters, thus reducing the requirement for cortisol following strenuous physical or mental activity and supporting higher testosterone and GH output. (11,21,37,38) Increased GH and testosterone levels help promote faster workout recovery, increased muscle growth and enhanced fat loss. (36)<\/p> How does EndoAmp Max Support Testosterone production? The active ingredient phosphatidylserine (PS) prevents the causes of cortisol level increase after exercise, and is a vital nutrient that supports testicular function and testosterone production. (11,37) Each serving of EndoAmp Max includes a clinically proven dose of 800mg of PS. A recent study examined the effects of 10 days of 600mg\/day PS supplementation on testosterone and cortisol during and after exercise. (37) The researchers found that PS supplementation increased testosterone 78% over the placebo group, while completely blunting the cortisol response to exercise. When analyzed for the testosterone to cortisol (T:C) ratio and compared to placebo, the PS group had a 3,354% higher T:C! In another human study, hormone levels where examined during two weeks of intense weight training. The group receiving the 800mg of PS had higher testosterone levels and lower cortisol levels, compared to the group receiving the placebo. (11) Another study showed that 800mg of PS reduced cortisol levels 30% (compared to the placebo group) after intense cycling exercise. (21) It\u2019s been hypothesized that PS supplementation minimizes cortisol secretion by providing the necessary phospholipids required for cellular membrane structure and regulatory functions, thus reducing the requirement for bodily breakdown and nutrient displacement. (17,25,36,40) Research also suggests that PS supports testosterone production by increasing the testes sensitivity to luteinizing hormone (LH) and increases testicular steroidogenesis - aka the creation of testosterone. (1-11, 19-26)<\/p> How does EndoAmp Max support Growth Hormone (GH) production? The active ingredient alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (A-GPC) increases the synthesis and release of an important neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine which enhances GH production following exercise. (38-43) Each serving of EndoAmp Max provides a proven dose of A-GPC. A recent study examined GH release in resistance trained men after supplementation with a single 600mg dose of A-GPC. When supplemented with A-GPC, GH levels peaked 68% higher than placebo following exercise. The peak bench press force was also 14% greater with A-GPC than placebo. (38) Similar results have been found in another human study with young and elderly subjects. In the young subjects (30-34 yrs), A-GPC lead to a 40% higher increase in GH over the non-A-GPC group. In the elderly subjects (80-82 yrs.), A-GPC caused a 140% higher increase in GH over the non-A-GPC group. (39) The research suggests that A-GPC amplifies the release of GH following growth-hormone-releasing-hormone (GHRH) stimulation. It was proposed that A-GPC supplementation increases acetylcholine levels in the brain, thus enhancing pituitary sensitivity and amplifying the release of GH from GHRH stimulation. (39) Another mechanism by which A-GPC may increase GH secretion is by improving the fluidity of pituitary membranes, thus increasing signal transduction at the pituitary level. (39-41) In laymen\u2019s terms, EndoAmp Max increases the amount of GH secreted from exercise.<\/p> What are some signs that my cortisol is too high? Excess fat distribution around the face and\/or abdominal area (16) Low Libido (33,34) Low Testosterone* (2,3,10) Low GH (Growth Hormone) (12-14) Decreased insulin sensitivity (15) Suppressed immune system (12, 15) Mental depression (34) Easily fatigued or exhausted (34,35) Prolonged recovery from exercise (35) *Cortisol dominance is a primary cause of hypogonadism and male impotence. Keep in mind, it is normal and healthy to have elevated cortisol prior to waking from a night's rest, cortisol increase in evening is part of the body's natural regeneration process. However, it is not healthy to maintain elevated cortisol levels throughout the day.<\/p> What if I already have low or normal cortisol? Will EndoAmp Max still benefit me? Although seemingly contradictory, the answer is yes. Fortifying the body with the vital phospholipids and nutrients contained in EndoAmp Max will support the proper physiological structure & function of the body.<\/p> Can I stack EndoAmp Max with other testosterone support supplements? Yes, EndoAmp Max can enhance the effectiveness of other testosterone boosting supplements by amplifying the testes ability to produce testosterone. This synergistic effect makes EndoAmp Max an important addition to our Testosterone Recovery Stack. It also makes EndoAmp Max a vital part of post cycle therapy (PCT), when preserving muscle mass and restoring natural testosterone production is of the utmost importance.<\/p>","gtin12":"604776380542","image":["https:\/\/siteimgs.com\/10017\/item\/endoamp-max-black-2000x_1653336828-0.jpg"],"brand":"Iconic Formulations","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/32046\/iconic-formulations-endoamp-max-90-cap.htm","offers":{"@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD","price":"59.99","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/32046\/iconic-formulations-endoamp-max-90-cap.htm","itemCondition":"http:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition","availability":"http:\/\/schema.org\/OutOfStock"}},{"@type":"Product","name":"Iconic Formulations Neuro AET - 30 ml","sku":"DC028","description":" The main ingredient in Neuro AET is beta androstenetriol (Androstene-3 beta-7 beta-17 beta-triol) — a powerful cortisol modulator and immune boosting agent — in Iron Legions revolutionary and patent-pending transdermal delivery system, designed to boost bio-availability to levels that would simply not be possible via oral administration. In other words it delivers more of the active ingredient b-AET into your bloodstream. <\/p>\r\n Key Benefits<\/p>\r\n Androstene-3 beta-7 beta-17 beta-triol (b-AET) represents a key naturally occurring 7-hydroxy dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) metabolite. Produced from the adrenal gland, DHEA and its sulfate are the major circulating adrenal steroids in humans. Studies on Androstenetriol show its ability to strongly counteract cortisol and boost lymphocyte activity.<\/p>\r\n Cortisol is one of the body’s most abundant and important endogenous steroids. Listing in detail the expansive list of cortisol’s many functions in our body is a nearly impossible task, to summarize we can say that cortisol’s role in the human body is to break down bodily tissue and nutrients for the purpose of energy provision (to be catabolic), to act as an immunosuppressive, and to regulate blood sugar. In a nutshell, cortisol is responsible for inhibiting many of the processes that we as fitness enthusiasts want to start, and for starting many of the processes that we want to inhibit.<\/p>\r\n CONTAINS<\/strong>: Isopropanol, propylene glycol, benzyl alcohol, cis-9-octadecanoic acid, Beta Androstenetriol (3b, 7b, 17b) 3-Acetate, N-n-butyl-benzoyl-2-sulphimide, stearyl methacrylate, nerolidol, Salvia Sclarea (clary sage) essential oil,<\/span> <\/span>glycerin, hypromellose.<\/p>\r\n Use the dropper to apply .5ml topically, twice daily (once in the AM, once in the PM) Ideal application sites include the chest, shoulders, and neck. Do not apply second application within 4-6 hours of bed time, as it may impact sleep<\/p>\r\n For external use only! Harmful if swallowed. Do not apply to the face or eyes. Not intended for use by persons under 21 years of age! End user assumes all risks stemming from the use, handling and storage of this product. 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TRAACS\u2122 is a trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc.<\/p> For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant\/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Discontinue use if rash\/itching occurs. Keep out of reach of children. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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Crafted with precision, this supplement combines the potent benefits of Magnesium in the form of Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, known for its optimal absorption and muscle relaxation properties. Phosphatidylserine supports cognitive health, while the adaptogenic herb Rhodiola Rosea Extract aids in stress response, providing a natural energy boost. Magnolia Officials contributes with its calming properties, and L-Theanine, derived from tea leaves, synergistically enhances focus and relaxation.<\/p> Together, these carefully selected ingredients create a comprehensive formula to support a balanced cortisol response, helping you navigate stress more effectively while promoting mental clarity and relaxation. Elevate your well-being with Cortisol Support - a holistic solution for a calmer, more resilient you.<\/p> This supplement is also vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and soy-free, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a natural way to support their mental health. 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When the body is under stress (either physical or psychological), it produces excess cortisol to try to help combat the stress. The body's way of helping to combat the stressors is by liberating energy stores. Cortisol assists in that process by breaking down muscle protein into amino acids and stored fat into fatty acids as fuel sources for the body. This process is detrimental to overall body composition because it translates into increased fat storage and decreased lean muscle tissue.<\/p> Cortisol breaks down muscle protein into amino acids for use as a fuel source \u2013 in laymen's terms this means that cortisol breaks down your muscle tissue. By helping suppress cortisol levels, it is likely that one can keep more of their hard earned gains.<\/p> Cortisol assists in breaking down stored body-fat into fatty acids so that the body can have an immediate energy source to help combat the stressors. This at first sounds like a good thing, but the long term effect of this action is these fatty acids being stored as the most easily accessible type of body-fat for the same future use, visceral fat. Visceral fat is the type of fat that is located around the internal organs; it is also the type of fat most closely associated with a variety of health conditions including heart disease. Also, by altering fat distribution from subcutaneous fat to more cortisol sensitive areas, physical appearance can be detrimentally affected. For example, cortisol sensitive areas include the abdominal 'pot belly' appearance, excess facial fat storage, etc.<\/p> It is important to note that while cortisol has negative effects on overall body-composition, it is not entirely negative as it does have useful applications in the body. That is why it is important to look at cortisol in terms of controlling it, rather than eliminating it.<\/p> When Can Reduce XT be used? Cutting\/Fat Loss Cycles:<\/p> Reduce XT can be used during periods of cutting and fat loss cycles for the purpose of helping promote fat loss, as well as for helping retain and build lean muscle.<\/p> Post Cycle Therapy (PCT):<\/p> Reduce XT can be stacked with Liver Assist XT and Inhibit-E for a more complete, comprehensive Post Cycle Therapy regimen. 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This at first sounds like a good thing, but the long term effect of this action is these fatty acids being stored as the most easily accessible type of body-fat for the same future use, visceral fat. Visceral fat is the type of fat that is located around the internal organs; it is also the type of fat most closely associated with a variety of health conditions including heart disease. Also, by altering fat distribution from subcutaneous fat to more cortisol sensitive areas, physical appearance can be detrimentally affected. For example, cortisol sensitive areas include the abdominal \u2018pot belly\u2019 appearance, excess facial fat storage, etc.<\/p> It is important to note that while cortisol has negative effects on overall body-composition, it is not entirely negative as it does have useful applications in the body. That is why it is important to look at cortisol in terms of controlling it, rather than eliminating it.<\/p> When Can Reduce XT be used? 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Cortibloc™ is a premium cortisol manager, blocker, and non stimulant fat burner. This product not only helps reduce cortisol levels but aids in relieving stress that makes you body want to retain unwanted fat.<\/p>\r\n
CortiBloc™ is a one-of-a-kind natural cortisol inhibitor that can help with weight loss and regulate cortisol and blood glucose metabolism.<\/p>\r\n
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CHEMIX CORTIBLOC<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n
By The Guerilla Chemist<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
Cortibloc™ is a premium cortisol manager, blocker, and non stimulant fat burner. This product not only helps reduce cortisol levels but aids in relieving stress that makes you body want to retain unwanted fat.<\/p>\r\n
CortiBloc™ is a one-of-a-kind natural cortisol inhibitor that can help with weight loss and regulate cortisol and blood glucose metabolism.<\/p>\r\n
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CHEMIX CORTIBLOC<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n
By The Guerilla Chemist<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n
Cortibloc™ is a premium cortisol manager, blocker, and non stimulant fat burner. This product not only helps reduce cortisol levels but aids in relieving stress that makes you body want to retain unwanted fat.<\/p>\r\n
CortiBloc™ is a one-of-a-kind natural cortisol inhibitor that can help with weight loss and regulate cortisol and blood glucose metabolism.<\/p>\r\n
As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule twice daily. Do not take this product for longer than 4 weeks, followed by a minimum 4-week break.<\/p>\r\n<\/p>","gtin13":"0746477746026","image":["https:\/\/siteimgs.com\/10017\/item\/cmx052-3_1736202304-0.jpg","https:\/\/siteimgs.com\/10017\/item\/cortibloc_1741451328-0.jpg"],"brand":"Chemix","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/34808\/chemix-cortibloc-360-capsule-3-x-120-capsule.htm","offers":{"@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD","price":"91.95","url":"https:\/\/www.dpsnutrition.net\/i\/34808\/chemix-cortibloc-360-capsule-3-x-120-capsule.htm","itemCondition":"http:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition","availability":"http:\/\/schema.org\/InStock"}},{"@type":"Product","name":"Core Nutritionals HARD - 84 Capsules","sku":"CU045","description":"
Phosphatidylserine (50%)<\/h6>
KSM-66\u00ae Full-spectrum Ashwagandha root extract (5% Withanolides)<\/h6>
N-Coumaroyldopamine<\/h6>
3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM)<\/h6>
L-Theanine<\/h6>
Supplement Facts<\/h6>
Amount Per 3 Caps<\/h6>
Other Ingredients<\/h6>
Directions<\/h6>
Core HARD Extreme<\/h5>
Physiological Properties and Effects:<\/h5>
Phosphatidylserine (50%)<\/h5>
Pomegranate Extract (Punica granatum) (hull) (ellagic acid 40%)<\/h5>
White Button Mushroom Extract (Agaricus blazei) (fruit) (30% polysaccharides)<\/h5>
L-Theanine<\/h5>
3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM)<\/h5>
N-Coumaroyldopamine<\/h5>
Ingredients:<\/h5>
Magnolia-Cyclodextrin Complex<\/h5>
Euphorbia Kansui Triterpenoids<\/h5>
Momordica Charantia extract<\/h5>
Galangin<\/h5>
Ingredients:<\/h5>
Magnolia-Cyclodextrin Complex<\/h5>
Euphorbia Kansui Triterpenoids<\/h5>
Momordica Charantia extract<\/h5>
Galangin<\/h5>
ENDOAMP MAX CAPS<\/h5>
Topical b-AET - A true answer to managing cortisol<\/h2>\r\n
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CAUTION<\/h5>
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Key Ingredients<\/h5>
Magnesium<\/h6>
Phosphatidylserine<\/h6>
L-Theanine<\/h6>
Cortisol's Detrimental Effect on Lean Muscle:<\/h5>
Cortisol's Effect on Fat Storage:<\/h5>
Cortisol\u2019s Detrimental Effect on Lean Muscle:<\/h5>
Cortisol\u2019s Effect on Fat Storage:<\/h5>
Advanced Cortisol Control Gel<\/h5>
B-Androstenetriol Highlights:<\/h5>
Ask yourself a few questions:<\/h5>
Does the name Suppress-C sound familiar?<\/h5>
More Information on Stress, Cortisol, Fat Storage, & Muscle Loss:<\/h5>
Stress & Fat Storage:<\/h6>
What is Cortisol?<\/h6>
Cortisol \u2013 Potential Effect on Lean Muscle:<\/h6>
Cortisol \u2013 Effect on Fat Storage:<\/h6>
Advanced Cortisol Control Gel<\/h5>
B-Androstenetriol Highlights:<\/h5>
Ask yourself a few questions:<\/h5>
Does the name Suppress-C sound familiar?<\/h5>
More Information on Stress, Cortisol, Fat Storage, & Muscle Loss:<\/h5>
Stress & Fat Storage:<\/h6>
What is Cortisol?<\/h6>
Cortisol \u2013 Potential Effect on Lean Muscle:<\/h6>
Cortisol \u2013 Effect on Fat Storage:<\/h6>
Cortisol Support