Charge PERFORMANCE 700 grams YAMAMOTO

In the world of sports integration, in recent times, particular attention has been placed on supporting the "critical" moments of Before/during/after performance or training, known as "peri-workout." Knowing how to support these specific phases with appropriate elements that don't weigh down or hinder muscular activity due to digestive processes or sudden drops in blood sugar levels can significantly improve performance through more constant glycemic action, subsequent muscle recovery through "plastic" material, and the entire organism (including the nervous and immune systems). Charge PERFORMANCE is the new Yamamoto® Nutrition drink based on Palatinose® ( isomaltulose ), essential amino acids (EAA), Citrulline malate , Ribodiet® , and Potassium and magnesium citrates , which can be considered a true all-round support weapon for those preparing for intense and prolonged training sessions that require constant and long-lasting glycemic support, thus promoting the immediate action of energy and muscle recovery processes, such as in combat sports, CrossFit, triathlon, cycling, athletics, beach volleyball, and even bodybuilding, intended as high-volume training. For all these athletes, it is essential to achieve the most consistent and continuous performance possible, the fastest and most efficient energy, muscle, and hydrogeological-saline recovery possible, in addition to keeping the entire body healthy, even when subjected to strong physical stress!

While the entire formula is the complete "winning" synergy of this product, the "star" carbohydrate in Charge PERFORMANCE is Palatinose® , or "Isomaltulose," a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, also found naturally in honey and cane sugar syrup. Its production occurs through modern enzymatic conversion techniques starting from sucrose. Isomaltulose has a high sweetening power, and for this reason it is often compared (and replaced) with sucrose. Like sucrose, it is completely digested in the intestine, although its digestion occurs more slowly. A structural characteristic is that the bonds between the molecules that form isomaltulose (alpha(a)-1,6-glycosidic acid) are more stable than those of the molecules found in sucrose. Therefore, an interesting and highly appreciated note for athletes seeking optimal performance, blood glucose and insulin levels increase much less than with other sugars. This particular type of bond between these two components (fructose and glucose) slows the rate of absorption. Subsequently, our intestinal disaccharidases, which are the enzymes capable of breaking the molecular bond between the two sugars forming the disaccharide, promote their subsequent absorption and bioavailability, proceeding much more slowly for isomaltulose than for other more well-known disaccharide sugars, such as sucrose. As a result, blood sugar and insulin levels will have a significantly smaller increase and will still be very gradual without creating dramatic spikes or drops in blood sugar, making it a very useful element especially for endurance sports such as cycling, athletics, cycling, triathlon, cross-country skiing, etc. Its main characteristic is its low glycemic index and reduced osmolarity compared to glucose and fructose , carbohydrate sources widely used in the past in sports supplementation, but which have various limitations or potential side effects. Split glucose enters the bloodstream more quickly than other sugars, resulting in less stimulation of insulin release. Isomaltulose has a similar glycemic index to fructose, but compared to it, it has the advantage of having less of an impact on the hepatic production of triglycerides and is therefore more suitable than fructose or traditional sugar blends used by athletes based on fructose, glucose, and/or maltodextrin. For an athlete, this means more consistent energy during training and fewer glycemic or insulin fluctuations . Last but not least, unlike the more "renowned" carbohydrates used in the past, with isomaltulose we will have significantly less susceptibility to gastrointestinal disorders such as bloating, fermentation, including cramps, nausea, osmotic diarrhea, or allergic reactions. A curious characteristic of this carbohydrate is that it does not promote the onset of tooth decay because it cannot be utilized by the microorganisms responsible for its formation. From a "metabolic" standpoint, some comparative studies have shown that by using isomaltulose instead of other disaccharides with a higher glycemic index, the body oxidizes fewer carbohydrates and more fatty acids, thus conserving carbohydrate reserves. Combined in synergy with Palatinose®, to promote better restoration of glycogen reserves, better protein synthesis and to modulate the wave of cortisol (stress hormone) generated by training, there are essential amino acids (on a vegetal fermentation basis), considered to be truly fundamental elements for triggering and to best support muscle reconstruction processes at such a "crucial" time for the synthesis of new proteins** not only to support precious damaged muscles.

Another element of great interest in the sports field present in this formulation is L-Citrulline malate , a non-essential amino acid which plays a powerful vasodilatory action , improving the elasticity of blood vessels, thanks to its increase in endogenous concentrations of Arginine, in favor of a strong Stimulates nitric oxide , even more so than arginine itself, which undergoes intense intestinal and hepatic metabolism, significantly reducing its absorption. This significantly supports the flow of nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood to muscles during exercise. Citrulline also plays an important role in combating muscle fatigue, directly improving the trophic capacity of muscle support and promoting the elimination of catabolites derived from muscle activity.

The Research and Development department at Yamamoto® Nutrition has always paid close attention to the needs and requirements of athletes, both in terms of athletic performance and their health. Particular attention must be paid to the gastrointestinal system, as one of the "weak" points of athletes subjected to continuous and prolonged stress, which can negatively affect the immune system.

For the first time, a support element for the gastrointestinal system is included in the formulation of a periworkout drink, Ribodiet** ® , a natural product obtained from yeast cells derived from the Kluyveromyces fragilis or Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains, obtained through a controlled extraction process, without altering the raw material, without the use of organic solvents. Ribodiet® is made up of free nucleotides, nucleosides, oligonucleotides, fragments of nucleic acids, amino acids, mineral salts and B vitamins. These precious nucleotides, already known in the field of clinical and neonatal nutrition, show a direct effect on maintaining the integrity and trophism of the intestinal mucosa . A very interesting note also for athletes subjected to "extreme" stressful situations, which Supplementing with a nucleoside-nucleotide blend accelerates recovery after food deprivation**, infections, or protein deficiency. It has an interesting defensive effect in improving the intestinal microbiota, stimulating the growth of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. It has demonstrated activity on both humoral and cell-mediated immunity, accelerating the production of antibodies, as well as T-dependent cells and neutrophils, thus increasing the athlete's delicate body's resistance to infections.