Nutrition

HCA (Hydroxycitric Acid) is extracted from the plant Garcinia Cambogia. The HCA content of the Scitec Nutrition® HCA supplement is 62%. Inferior brands may contain significantly less of this active ingredient! HCA can contribute to the control of bodyweight, bodyfat and sense of hunger. Chitosan is derived from chitin, an amino polysaccharide fiber found in the shells of shellfish.

Acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) is a form of carnitine that enters the body in a more efficient way and, unlike L-carnitine, penetrates the blood-brain barrier more easily, has an important effect on the brain (increases alertness, concentration, cognitive function and memory). The anti-catabolic amino acid tyrosine is an excellent energizer and strengthens the activity of neurotransmitters (transmitters of nerve impulses).

Citrulline is combined with Malic Acid to form Citrulline Malate. The amino acid Citrulline occurs in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), while Malic Acid is an organic acid that is abundant in nature (e.g. in fruits). Many proteins contain Citrulline and both ingredients are key intermediates in metabolic cycles. Supplementation with Citrulline Malate is popular with athletes and bodybuilders that follow tough workout regimes.

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system and muscles, and also to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, and to the normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.

Arginine supplementation is a general practice among athletes, bodybuilders.

Creatine is a nitrogenous organic acid that occurs in vertebrates. Creatine in a minimum of 3 g daily dose is scientifically proven to increase performance in successive burst of short-term, high intensity exercise like weight training and interval cardio.

The Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) are an important group of essential amino acids consisting of Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. The BCAA's are among the nine essential amino acids for humans, because our body can’t manufacture them. Their only source is our daily food or food supplementation. On the other hand, they account for 35% of the essential amino acids in muscle proteins

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