Core Nutritionals Alpha - 56 Cap

Core ALPHA is an all-natural, innovative product featuring ingredients backed by numerous clinical studies. Core ALPHA's ingredients are not only all-natural and powerful, but are also DSHEA compliant – providing a range of ingredients to support healthy hormone function and balance.

As with all Core Nutritionals’ products, Core ALPHA’s ingredients are included in a non-proprietary blend featuring clinical servings, so you know exactly what you are supplementing.

Through constant attention to the latest breakthroughs in research, Core Nutritionals has provided a formula that, including 3-desoxy-7-keto-DHEA, Coleus forskohlii, and vitamin D3, makes five major advances in formulation over many used by leading brands:

• Replacement of sodium DAA (D-aspartic acid) with the more potent form NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate).
• Inclusion of a second anti-aromatase inhibitor (Brassaiopsis glomerulata) to further support healthy hormone balance.
• Inclusion of a high dose of Mucuna pruriens seed extract (50% L-dopa) to promote healthy dopamine levels along with supporting healthy LH function .
• Inclusion of a high dose of zinc (as zinc aspartate) to support healthy testosterone levels.
• Easier dosing with just 2 capsules recommended per day.
• Unleash your inner ALPHA male with the ultra-potent Core ALPHA!

N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA)

N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) is an amino acid that is found naturally in several endocrine glands, including the testes and pituitary. While the correlation between DAA and testosterone production has been clinically documented, research indicates several possible mechanisms for these effects. It’s likely that DAA acts as a neuromodulator influencing several pathways that govern the reproductive system, particularly testosterone production. Some studies indicate that DAA’s concentrated presence in the hypothalamus, pituitary, and testes identify this protein as an up-regulator of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), luteinizing hormone (LH), growth hormone (GH), and testosterone. Some studies have found that DAA also stimulates a protein called StAR. StAR is necessary for the cholesterol transport in the cell that is needed for testosterone production. Further, its role in modulating the sexual drive implicates DAA assists nootropic activity, supporting health levels of dopamine and serotonin. Balanced levels of dopamine and serotonin have a range of significant benefits.

To improve on D-aspartic acid we have instead incorporated N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) into the Core ALPHA formula. DAA is converted into NMDA, which is a potent stimulator of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor pathway. By directly stimulating this pathway, NMDA is needed only in small doses unlike DAA’s higher dose requirements. In fact, NMDA elicits its hormone releasing action at concentrations approximately 100-fold lower than DAA. Thus, at a 30 mg dose, NMDA, shows promise to support an optimal balance of hormones.

3-desoxy, 7-keto-DHEA ("3D7K")

3D7K is a unique new supplement. Plain 7-keto-DHEA is well-known in the supplement market as a weight management and cortisol balancing product. Core ALPHA’s compound, 3- desoxy, 7-keto DHEA is a lesser known metabolite of DHEA that is already present in small amounts in the body naturally, and may also play a role in supporting healthy glucocorticoid levels (similar to other 7-oxegenated DHEA metabolites). But more importantly, 3D7K is a powerful AI (aromatase inhibitor). The enzyme known as aromatase is responsible for converting testosterone to estrogen in the human body. Furthermore, elevated estrogen can ultimately lead to lower testosterone levels in men (through signaling the hypothalamic pituitary testicular axis (HPTA) to shut down production of GnRH and LH). By binding to aromatase in an irreversible manner (suicide inhibitor), 3D7K effectively supports healthy estrogen levels through aromatase inhibition and also helps support healthy testosterone levels.

Due to 3D7K’s anti-aromatase action, it may facilitate the actions of other ingredients in Core ALPHA’s formula in their various functions. Like NMDA, this would be a potent supplement alone, but in combination with the other ingredients in this alpha-making formula, it helps to make Core ALPHA perhaps the most effective product in its market.

Note: 3-desoxy, 7-keto DHEA (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-10,13-dimethyl-2,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-7,17-dione) is a completely natural aromatase inhibitor that complies with DSHEA regulations and does not convert to testosterone or any other banned substances (unlike other anti-estrogens pulled from the market in recent years).

Brassaiopsis glomerulata leaf extract (10:1)

Brassaiopsis glomerulata is a large shrub of the Araliaceae family that occurs in south and Southeast Asia. Throughout Asia, this plant is used to treat rheumatism and back pain, aid in digestion, and treat bone fractures in traditional medicinal systems (TMS). Despite its many medicinal uses, the most interesting aspect of the leaves of Brassaiopsis glomerulata is their ability to reduce the activity of aromatase. Studies show that multiple components of a Brassaiopsis glomerulata leaf extract are capable of aromatase inhibition. The addition of this 10:1 extract in Core ALPHA, along with the 3D7K, gives this product a one-two punch at supporting a healthy estrogen balance.

Coleus forskohlii root extract (20% forskolin)

Coleus forskohlii is another powerful ingredient that helps support healthy body weight, and testosterone levels.. Forskolin operates by elevating levels of 3,5 cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)—a key endocrine regulator and secondary chemical messenger. Testosterone production in the leydig cells is mediated by luteinizing hormone (LH) and requires cholesterol. High cAMP have been shown in research to up-regulate levels of LH, and also facilitate the effective transfer of cholesterol by stimulating a protein called StAR (steroidogenic acute regulator). StAR allows for faster and more efficient creation of testosterone by improving cholesterol transport and enhancing the anabolic mediation of LH. Increased cAMP levels also affect adipose tissue where it promotes the burning of fat cells through lipolysis, providing increased energy. And because forskolin increases cAMP without needing epinephrine (adrenalin), this fat-burning energy production does not require artificial stimulants.

Mucuna pruriens seed extract

Mucuna pruriens is one of the popular medicinal plants of India and is known to contain various beneficial nutritional compounds.

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

Vitamin D3 is an essential hormone precursor that plays a vital role in many metabolic functions, including bone health, support for immune and blood pressure health, lean body mass, and weight management). Clinical trials have even linked Vitamin D3 with an increase in overall health and well-being. Although some foods contain vitamin D, the human body generates most of its vitamin D needs from the skin through regular exposure to sunlight. Severe vitamin D deficiency is a significant and widespread problem, especially in North America. In addition to its well-known properties for supporting bone density and strength and general inflammatory response, Cholecalciferol is included in Core ALPHA because studies have shown that higher levels of vitamin D in men are correlated with higher levels of circulating testosterone.

Zinc (as zinc aspartate)

Zinc deficiency is prevalent throughout the entire world, including the United States. Both severe and moderate zinc deficiencies are positively correlated with lower testosterone levels in men. And while zinc deficiency has been shown to lower your testosterone levels, zinc supplementation has been correlated with an increase in testosterone levels. Clinical research indicates that zinc deficiency reduces circulating luteinizing hormone and testosterone concentrations, may lower healthy levels of aromatase (increasing estrogen levels), and modifies sex steroid hormone receptor levels, thereby contributing to unhealthy hormone balance and male sexual function. Zinc supplementation with the aspartate form can support optimal zinc absorption and hormone balance.