Vigour – Health and Sports Nutrition

Vitabiotics was founded in 1971 and today is one the UK’s largest vitamin and mineral supplement manufacturers.

Vitabioitcs innovative range of popular include Cardioace – Healthy Heart, Jointace – Healthy Joints, Immunace – Healthy Immune System, and numerous others all specifically designed and targeted products.

Men and women of all ages are able to benefit from Vitabiotics range of health and sports supplements with their advances shown in their exposure shown further in the sponsorship of popular daytime television shows.

A comprehensive range of products is available at Vigour.co.uk.

L-Carnitine is derived from the biosynthesis of lysine and methionine amino acids and is found predominately in tissues such as skeletal and cardiac muscles where fatty acids are used as fuel for energy.  L-Carnitine can be found in foods such as meat, grains and vegetables.

The body itself can only synthesise a relatively small amount of L-Carnitine per day with deficiencies, especially after vigourous excercise, leading to muscle fatigue, cramping, and inefficient kidney function.

It is therefore important for those engaging in intense activity to consume sports supplements with added L-Carnitine to assist not only in energy production from fatty acids, subsequently reducing total body fat, but to relieve the symptoms on deficiency which will have a negative affect in performance and overall health.

Products such as Maximuscle Creatamax Capsules can provide sufficient L-Carnitine for those that may require it.

Garlic is not only well known for its flavour additions in the culinary world but also for its medicinal properties in either raw or supplement form.

Garlic highly beneficial nutrients include Allicin, Selenium Germanium.  Allicin gives garlic its distinctive aroma and has anti-inflammatory and antioxdiant properties. Selenium, which is an essential micronutrient, acts as an antioxidant and plays a positive role in thyroid function, hormones and its metabolites.  Germanium has the ability to improve immune system function and has grown in popularity after its noted affect on cancer patients.

Garlic is also beneficial in reducing cholesterol, slowing the formation of blood clots and assists the body in fighting infection.

Studies have shown that in order to fully benefit from the medicinal properties of garlic, approx 20 grams or 7 cloves would need to be consumed per day.  Since most would be unwilling to consume a volume of raw garlic in their diet, using garlic supplements is the best course of action.

Garlic supplements are often found available alongside other nutritional aids such as Seven Seas Cod Liver Oil + Garlic or they can be taken separately.  Garlic supplements predominately developed as odor free.

Evening primrose oil is derived from the seeds of the evening primrose flower which is then purified and then encapsulated ready for consumption by swallowing.

The essential fatty acids in the oil are found to be beneficial to the growth and development to the body.  Evening primrose oil has also shown to significantly ease the symptoms associated with pre-menstrual syndrome, the menopause and arthritic pain.

Evening primrose  oil such as Efamol EPO 1000mg helps to maintain hormonal balance and healthier skin from its rich source of omega -6 GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) and its precursor to prostanglandins which regulates these functions.

Nutrisport are a British sports supplements manufacturer of popular products such as 90+ Whey Protein Powder and Weigh Gain.

Unlike many other sports supplement manufacturers, Nutrisport offer a protein powder option for suitable for Vegans.   Nutisport 90+ Vegan is produced from pea isolate and contains high levels of branch chain amino acids, particularly lycine, which is an essential ingredient when looking to create lean muscle.

Nutrisport products are also available in varying sizes from 300g to the larger 5kg tubs of protein and weight gain which offer excellent monetary value for sports supplement consumers.

A comprehensive range of products is available at Vigour.co.uk.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is generally found in the meat and dairy products of animals such as cows, goats and deer.  Eggs are also an excellent source of CLA.

Studies have shown the CLA is an antioxidant with anti-cancer properties that can reduce the risk of cardio vascular disease.  It is also better known for its ability to reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass.

Apart from particular food sources, CLA can be found in higher doses in many nutritional sports supplements in the form of capsules, powders and health bars.

Products such as Reflex CLA and Sci-Mx CLA capsules can be taken daily as part of a healthy diet alongside a regular exercise regime.

Muscletech is a U.S manufacturer of sports supplements that develop their products with only serious bodybuilders and athletes in mind.

Muscletech’s focus is shown with their endorsement by current (2009) Mr Olympia Jay Cutler whose daily pre-competition supplement intake includes Creakic, and Nitro-Tech Hardcore.  During the off-season, Jay Cutler will continue with the consumption of supplements with the addition of Cell-Tech Hardcore, Anator P70 and naNO x9 along side  a pre-planned meal and training regime.

Not surprisingly, Muscletech have become a favourite among all bodybuilders due to their cutting edge formulation and reputation for gaining impressive results.

BCAA are represented by the 3 essential amino acids – leucine, isoleucine and valine.   These amino acids are particular important for those looking to improve athletic performance as they are metabolised in the muscle and not the liver.

In order to achieve optimal muscle growth and overall performance, the body requires a surplus of BCAA’s to assist in protein synthesis and to alleviate fatigue in aerobic and anaerobic activity.

Studies and conclusively shown that Branched Chain Amino Acid supplementation has a significant benefit to those aiming to increase muscle mass, strength and to reduce muscle fatigue.

Many sports supplements and protein powders will contain additional BCAA’s or they can be taken separately as capsules in higher concentration.

USN have developed their products over the years and have established themselves as a trusted sports nutrition brand.

USN’s commitment to excellence and brand awareness has led them to come partners and official sponsors of Saracens and the Sale Sharks who only themselves only associate with some of the very best products in the market.

Products such as Pure Protein IGF and  the meal replacement Muscle Fuel STS are extremely popular with the professional rugby players and regular gym users alike.

A comprehensive range of products is available at Vigour.co.uk.

Gakic is the formulation of glycine and L-arginine of alpha-ketoisocarpic acid calcium.

Users of Gakic experience a higher intensity workout due to its anti-fatigue properties during anaerobic exercise and therefore has become very popular with body builders and strength athletes.

Gakic is the brand name for this breakthrough sports supplement and is a registered trademark.

Gakic is available to everyone, with Maximuscle (Maxi-Gakic) and Muscletech (Gakic Hardcore) stocked by all reputable health stores such as Vigour.co.uk.