ATHLETIC EDGE NUTRITION Presents New and Improved SteelEdge - FAQ

Solarize · 09-06-2006, 11:27 PM

Athletic Edge Nutrition Presents NEW and IMPROVED SteelEdge

What is SteelEdge?

SteelEdge is a Full Spectrum Pre-Workout Formula specifically designed to target and support your body’s Pre-Workout physiological environment, priming it for intense, focused, energetic and result producing workouts.

SteelEdge Highlights

SteelEdge is scientifically formulated to target, support and optimize:
• Exercise Intensity, Energy & Endurance.
• Strength, Lean Muscle & Protein Synthesis.
• Focus, Concentration and Drive.
• Recovery, Electrolyte Balance and Anti-Oxidant Levels.
• Better RESULTS.

Solarize · 09-06-2006, 11:28 PM

Q. Why is Pre-Workout Supplementation so important?

With the right Pre-Workout supplementation, you give yourself no better opportunity to gain both immediate benefits as well as long-term results from your training protocol.

Exciting new scientific research supports and indicates that ingesting certain nutrients prior to exercise may be the MOST important factor affecting performance and results from your training protocol. That’s right, even more important than post-workout supplementation! While daily supplements and post-workout formulas have their place and should not be overlooked, they have their limitations. Conversely, the right Pre-Workout nutrients target and support the physiological responses occurring during exercise, providing benefits that other supplements do not.

In response to this new and exciting research, Athletic Edge Nutrition, The Nutrient Timing Specialists, formulated the groundbreaking SteelEdge. Through four nutrient blends, SteelEdge targets and infuses your body with the right nutrients, taking advantage of the Pre-Workout “window of opportunity” timeframe, maximizing your training results. SteelEdge simply takes the guesswork out of your Pre-Workout supplementation needs.

Q: Who can benefit from SteelEdge?
• Individuals participating in high-intensity strength-training programs looking to power through their workouts and get maximum results.
• Endurance athletes, such as runners and cyclists, looking to sustain exercise intensity.
• Anyone looking for a brain pep, pick-me-up or an increase in mental focus as a healthier alternative to coffee.

Q: Do I need to take SteelEdge everyday like many of the other Pre-Workout formulas?

No, SteelEdge is designed to be taken just prior to your workout and can also be sipped on during your workout, but it does not need to be taken multiple times throughout the day or on non-workout days.

Q: How long will a container of SteelEdge last me?

There are twenty servings in a container of SteelEdge. Most individuals only need one serving before your training session. Based off one serving per training session, a container should last most individuals 4-6 weeks. We don’t recommend taking SteelEdge more than 3-4 times a week. If you train more than 4 times a week, just save it for your most difficult training sessions.

Q: What should I mix SteelEdge with?

SteelEdge has a delicious citrus flavor and is mixed easily in 12-16
oz of water.

Q: Do I need a blender to Mix SteelEdge?
No. SteelEdge easily and conveniently dissolves in water without the use of
a blender.

Q: What is the best time to take SteelEdge?
The best time to consume SteelEdge is on an empty stomach twenty to thirty
minutes prior to exercise.

Q: What other supplements do you recommend to maximize the results when taking SteelEdge?

We recommend our Carnosine/Glutathione boosting formula IntraXCell, that can be taken daily and Pre-Workout with SteelEdge on training days. These two formulas work perfectly together. The increased pump and exercise-induced rise in blood flow experienced with SteelEdge aids in driving some of the key nutrients in IntraXCell such as beta-alanine into working muscles, maximizing absorption. SteelEdge also contains caffeine and carbohydrates, which may improve the effects of IntraXCell.

Creatine is another supplement that works independently of the ingredients in SteelEdge and can complement SteelEdge very well. Many SteelEdge users mix their favorite creatine supplement right in with SteelEdge prior to training, but we leave that choice to you based on your training goals.

Q: Why didn’t Athletic Edge Nutrition just put the ingredients in your carnosine booster IntraXCell into SteelEdge?

To effectively boost intramuscular carnosine levels, beta-alanine must be taken daily and sometimes in multiple doses depending on the individuals sensitivity to the prickling sensation from Beta-Alanine. As mentioned previously, SteelEdge is only necessary prior to training and not at all on non training days, making it an ineffective method for increasing intramuscular carnosine levels.

Q: I take a protein supplement before I work out. Is it still okay to take SteelEdge after my protein shake/EAA/BCAA blends?

With our focus on Nutrient Timing supplementation, we strongly encourage all active individuals to take advantage of this research supported technique. The increased blood flow experienced during exercise gives you the perfect opportunity to flood your muscles with muscle building amino acids. Timing is key. Be sure to drink your protein shake or EAA/BCAA blend 60-90 minutes prior to exercise and than take SteelEdge 20-30 minutes right before exercise. Remember SteelEdge has a two gram dose of BCAA’s, so you won’t need to take as much or any of your BCAA’s just prior to or during exercise.

We suggest that if you drink a protein shake/EAA/BCAA blend prior to your workouts, ingest them without added fats or fibers, which will slow their absorption, possibly hindering the impact of nutrients in SteelEdge.

Absorption rates and digestive tract sensitivity can vary from individual to individual, so trial and error is the best way to know if your shake is diminishing the effects of SteelEdge.

Q: Can I take SteelEdge late at night?

This is going to depend on your individual sensitivity to the ingredients in SteelEdge.. It is certainly possible that the caffeine may affect your sleep. We recommend if you work out and are highly sensitive to stimulants such as caffeine, to try taking a smaller dose. These questions can only fully be answered by your own trial and error as there is too much variability in caffeine sensitivity from individual to individual.

Q: Can SteelEdge be taken by both men and women?

Yes.

Solarize · 09-06-2006, 11:34 PM

**Peaked_18** · 09-06-2006, 11:41 PM

Who's dumbass idea was it to put alcar in it?

**Blap Blaow** · 09-07-2006, 12:22 AM

wow bigger label

**bigDman** · 09-07-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blap Blaow

wow bigger label

that is one big label

econ · 09-07-2006, 01:25 AM

it is

RB12 · 09-07-2006, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

Who's dumbass idea was it to put alcar in it?

not sure I understand this question. here is some interesting info on alcar

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ALA and ALCAR
By David Tolson

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) are two nutrients that have been the subject of considerable research as of late. Both compounds display many impressive properties, and have many synergistic effects when combined. The ALA and ALCAR combination has significant anti-aging and cognition improving properties and can also be effectively used for fat loss and to increase athletic performance.

ALCAR is the acetylated version of L-carnitine, an important amino acid that improves mitochondrial function and plays a role in fatty acid oxidation. ALCAR may be more bioavailable than l-carnitine, and also provides acetyl groups for synthesis of compounds such as acetylcholine. ALCAR also has a cholinomimetic effect on its own. Both ALCAR and l-carnitine have been successfully used to treat a very wide range of conditions with little or no side effects.

ALA is a naturally occuring antioxidant enzyme that is also an important mitochondrial component. It has many properties that make it superior to most other antioxidants. Like ALCAR, ALA has been used to treat various conditions, particularly diabetes.

Studies with both ALCAR and L-carnitine indicate that they can improve athletic performance. This is because carnitine improves fatty acid oxidation, increasing fuel availability and preserving muscle glycogen. Carnitine also appears to favorably effect markers of recovery and the hormonal response to resistance exercise. Many trials have found that supplemental carnitine improves exercise performance in individuals that are impaired in some way, such as patients with angina, patients with cardiac insufficiency, and hemodialysis patients. In healthy humans, one study found that carnitine increased endurance, an effect that was potentiated further by caffeine. Some animal studies have also found performance increases from carnitine supplementation. ALA may synergize with ALCAR and further increase exercise performance in two ways. First, it may increase glucose transport to muscle, particularly because exercise is associated with a high degree of oxidative stress. Secondly, ALA and ALCAR may synergize to increase fatty acid utilization and cellular energy production.

A second benefit of ALCAR is fat loss. Studies in animals have found it to decrease fat mass and/or increase lean mass, as well as blunt the age-related increase in fat cell size. In a study in humans, 700 mg carnitine and 900 mg choline caused a significant decrease in body fat. Once again, ALA may synergize by improving mitochondrial function and fatty acid oxidation, as well as having a positive nutrient partitioning effect when used around exercise.

In the area of anti-aging research, Dr. Bruce Ames has had very promising results with this combination of nutrients. Mitochondrial damage is a significant factor in the aging process, and ALCAR greatly improves mitochondrial function when given to old rats. Along with this comes improved short term memory and cognitive function, an effect that has also been observed when elderly humans are given ALCAR. However, Dr. Ames also found that when rodents were given high (but not low) doses of ALCAR, hepatic antioxidant status was lowered. ALA prevented this, and also caused an even further improvement in mitochondrial function. Ames concluded, "Supplementing the diet of old rats with ALCAR and LA significantly improves many of the most frequently encountered age-related changes in mammals – namely loss of energy metabolism, increased oxidative stress, decreased physical activity, and impaired cognitive function."

Clearly, this blend of powerful nutrients has a variety of uses. In addition to those covered here, they may improve cardiovascular health, improve hearing and visual function, relieve depression, and have many other benefits. Some other supplements, such as choline and antioxidant vitamins, may provide added benefit.

References:

Baldassarri P, Calvani M. The aging process of skin and the increase in size of subcutaneous adipocytes. Int J Tissue React 1994;16(5-6):229-41

Brass EP. Supplemental carnitine and exercise. Am J Clin Nutr 2000 Aug;72(2 Suppl):618S-23S

Hagen TM, Liu J, Lykkesfeldt J, Wehr CM, Ingersoll RT, Vinarsky V, Bartholomew JC, Ames BN. Feeding acetyl-L-carnitine and lipoic acid to old rats significantly improves metabolic function while decreasing oxidative stress. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2002 Feb 19; 99(4): 1870-5.

Hongu N, Sachan DS. Carnitine and choline supplementation with exercise alter carnitine profiles, biochemical markers of fat metabolism and serum leptin concentration in healthy women. J Nutr 2003 Jan;133(1):84-9

Iossa S, Mollica MP, Lionetti L, Crescenzo R, Botta M, Barletta A, Liverini G. Acetyl-L-carnitine supplementation differently influences nutrient partitioning, serum leptin concentration and skeletal muscle mitochondrial respiration in young and old rats. J Nutr 2002 Apr;132(4):636-42

Jones W, Li X, Qu ZC, Perriott L, Whitesell RR, May JM. Uptake, recycling, and antioxidant actions of alpha-lipoic acid in endothelial cells. Free Radic Biol Med 2002 Jul 1;33(1):83-93

Khanna S, Atalay M, Laaksonen DE, Gul M, Roy S, Sen CK. Alpha-lipoic acid supplementation: tissue glutathione homeostasis at rest and after exercise. J Appl Physiol 1999 Apr;86(4):1191-6

Kraemer WJ, Volek JS, French DN, Rubin MR, Sharman MJ, Gomez AL, Ratamess NA, Newton RU, Jemiolo B, Craig BW, Hakkinen K. The effects of L-carnitine L-tartrate supplementation on hormonal responses to resistance exercise and recovery. J Strength Cond Res. 2003 Aug;17(3):455-62.

Montgomery SA, Thal LJ, Amrein R. Meta-analysis of double blind randomized controlled clinical trials of acetyl-L-carnitine versus placebo in the treatment of mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer's disease. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2003 Mar;18(2):61-71

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Feeding acetyl-L-carnitine and lipoic acid to old rats significantly improves metabolic function while decreasing oxidative stress.

[T.M. Hagen, J. Liu, J. Lykkesfeldt, C.M. Wehr, R.T. Ingersoll, V. Vinarsky, J.C. Bartholomew, and B.N. Ames (2002) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 99: 1870-1875] (6)

Several dietary supplements, including the mitochondrial cofactor and antioxidant lipoic acid (LA), increase endogenous antioxidants or mitochondrial bioenergetics (13-15). Feeding old rats acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR), a mitochondrial metabolite, reverses the age-related decline in tissue carnitine levels and improves mitochondrial fatty acid beta -oxidation in the tissues studied (15-18). ALCAR supplementation also reverses the age-related alterations in fatty acid profiles and loss in cardiolipin levels, an essential phospholipid required for mitochondrial substrate transport (15-17). We demonstrated that ALCAR supplementation reverses the age-associated decline in metabolic activity in rats, suggesting that ALCAR improves mitochondrial function and increases general metabolic activity (19, 20). ALCAR-induced improvement in metabolic parameters appear to be responsible for improving short-term memory deficits and cognitive function in elderly subjects given ALCAR (21, 22) and in old rats (9)....

....We previously demonstrated that feeding old rats ALCAR markedly improves the average mitochondrial membrane potential, a key indicator of mitochondrial function, to a level no longer significantly different from that of young rats (18). This reversal of membrane potential appears to be caused, in part, by replenishment of carnitine, a betaine that shuttles fatty acids into the mitochondrion for beta -oxidation. ALCAR administration also appears to reverse the age-related decline in cardiolipin levels. Cardiolipin is a key phospholipid cofactor for a number of mitochondrial substrate transporters as well as the protein complexes in the electron transport chain. Thus, age-related decline in cardiolipin could profoundly and adversely affect mitochondria...

ken77 · 09-07-2006, 02:37 AM

The only reason I know of that someone might not want alcar in it is that it can't be shipped to Canada?

DarkFalcon · 09-07-2006, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ken77

The only reason I know of that someone might not want alcar in it is that it can't be shipped to Canada?

Anything and everything can be shipped to Canada.

NumberTwentyTwo · 09-07-2006, 03:02 AM

i dig alcar

dnyc99 · 09-07-2006, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Anything and everything can be shipped to Canada.

Anything?? Hmmm... I want some of that too!

spaceclown · 09-07-2006, 03:29 AM

mmm maltodextrin. Looks decent.

Zeroskillet · 09-07-2006, 03:51 AM

Sounds like a good pump product to give you a boost on those drowsy days.

Solarize · 09-07-2006, 04:25 AM

Yes its great for that.

I have my training partner getting ready for a comp taking this at present, and he absolutely loves it. He's dieting pretty hard and this is giving him the boost he needs.

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Originally Posted by Zeroskillet

Sounds like a good pump product to give you a boost on those drowsy days.

modano9 · 09-07-2006, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Solarize

Yes its great for that.

I have my training partner getting ready for a comp taking this at present, and he absolutely loves it. He's dieting pretty hard and this is giving him the boost he needs.

the sodium & potassium are ok for pre comp diet then?

Solarize · 09-07-2006, 07:56 AM

Yes, we won't start depletion in his diet for sodium/potassium until the last week. We're following the CUT DIET by Chuck D this time around.

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Originally Posted by modano9

the sodium & potassium are ok for pre comp diet then?

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Solarize New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	ATHLETIC EDGE NUTRITION Presents New and Improved SteelEdge - FAQ Athletic Edge Nutrition Presents NEW and IMPROVED SteelEdge What is SteelEdge? SteelEdge is a Full Spectrum Pre-Workout Formula specifically designed to target and support your body’s Pre-Workout physiological environment, priming it for intense, focused, energetic and result producing workouts. SteelEdge Highlights SteelEdge is scientifically formulated to target, support and optimize: • Exercise Intensity, Energy & Endurance. • Strength, Lean Muscle & Protein Synthesis. • Focus, Concentration and Drive. • Recovery, Electrolyte Balance and Anti-Oxidant Levels. • Better RESULTS.

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Solarize New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Q. Why is Pre-Workout Supplementation so important? With the right Pre-Workout supplementation, you give yourself no better opportunity to gain both immediate benefits as well as long-term results from your training protocol. Exciting new scientific research supports and indicates that ingesting certain nutrients prior to exercise may be the MOST important factor affecting performance and results from your training protocol. That’s right, even more important than post-workout supplementation! While daily supplements and post-workout formulas have their place and should not be overlooked, they have their limitations. Conversely, the right Pre-Workout nutrients target and support the physiological responses occurring during exercise, providing benefits that other supplements do not. In response to this new and exciting research, Athletic Edge Nutrition, The Nutrient Timing Specialists, formulated the groundbreaking SteelEdge. Through four nutrient blends, SteelEdge targets and infuses your body with the right nutrients, taking advantage of the Pre-Workout “window of opportunity” timeframe, maximizing your training results. SteelEdge simply takes the guesswork out of your Pre-Workout supplementation needs. Q: Who can benefit from SteelEdge? • Individuals participating in high-intensity strength-training programs looking to power through their workouts and get maximum results. • Endurance athletes, such as runners and cyclists, looking to sustain exercise intensity. • Anyone looking for a brain pep, pick-me-up or an increase in mental focus as a healthier alternative to coffee. Q: Do I need to take SteelEdge everyday like many of the other Pre-Workout formulas? No, SteelEdge is designed to be taken just prior to your workout and can also be sipped on during your workout, but it does not need to be taken multiple times throughout the day or on non-workout days. Q: How long will a container of SteelEdge last me? There are twenty servings in a container of SteelEdge. Most individuals only need one serving before your training session. Based off one serving per training session, a container should last most individuals 4-6 weeks. We don’t recommend taking SteelEdge more than 3-4 times a week. If you train more than 4 times a week, just save it for your most difficult training sessions. Q: What should I mix SteelEdge with? SteelEdge has a delicious citrus flavor and is mixed easily in 12-16 oz of water. Q: Do I need a blender to Mix SteelEdge? No. SteelEdge easily and conveniently dissolves in water without the use of a blender. Q: What is the best time to take SteelEdge? The best time to consume SteelEdge is on an empty stomach twenty to thirty minutes prior to exercise. Q: What other supplements do you recommend to maximize the results when taking SteelEdge? We recommend our Carnosine/Glutathione boosting formula IntraXCell, that can be taken daily and Pre-Workout with SteelEdge on training days. These two formulas work perfectly together. The increased pump and exercise-induced rise in blood flow experienced with SteelEdge aids in driving some of the key nutrients in IntraXCell such as beta-alanine into working muscles, maximizing absorption. SteelEdge also contains caffeine and carbohydrates, which may improve the effects of IntraXCell. Creatine is another supplement that works independently of the ingredients in SteelEdge and can complement SteelEdge very well. Many SteelEdge users mix their favorite creatine supplement right in with SteelEdge prior to training, but we leave that choice to you based on your training goals. Q: Why didn’t Athletic Edge Nutrition just put the ingredients in your carnosine booster IntraXCell into SteelEdge? To effectively boost intramuscular carnosine levels, beta-alanine must be taken daily and sometimes in multiple doses depending on the individuals sensitivity to the prickling sensation from Beta-Alanine. As mentioned previously, SteelEdge is only necessary prior to training and not at all on non training days, making it an ineffective method for increasing intramuscular carnosine levels. Q: I take a protein supplement before I work out. Is it still okay to take SteelEdge after my protein shake/EAA/BCAA blends? With our focus on Nutrient Timing supplementation, we strongly encourage all active individuals to take advantage of this research supported technique. The increased blood flow experienced during exercise gives you the perfect opportunity to flood your muscles with muscle building amino acids. Timing is key. Be sure to drink your protein shake or EAA/BCAA blend 60-90 minutes prior to exercise and than take SteelEdge 20-30 minutes right before exercise. Remember SteelEdge has a two gram dose of BCAA’s, so you won’t need to take as much or any of your BCAA’s just prior to or during exercise. We suggest that if you drink a protein shake/EAA/BCAA blend prior to your workouts, ingest them without added fats or fibers, which will slow their absorption, possibly hindering the impact of nutrients in SteelEdge. Absorption rates and digestive tract sensitivity can vary from individual to individual, so trial and error is the best way to know if your shake is diminishing the effects of SteelEdge. Q: Can I take SteelEdge late at night? This is going to depend on your individual sensitivity to the ingredients in SteelEdge.. It is certainly possible that the caffeine may affect your sleep. We recommend if you work out and are highly sensitive to stimulants such as caffeine, to try taking a smaller dose. These questions can only fully be answered by your own trial and error as there is too much variability in caffeine sensitivity from individual to individual. Q: Can SteelEdge be taken by both men and women? Yes.

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Zeroskillet Amateur Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 40 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Sounds like a good pump product to give you a boost on those drowsy days.

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