MEGA-FUEL contains a performance specific blend of high quality whey protein isolates and concentrate, high glycemic index carbohydrates (maltodextrin), and a rich supply of micronutrients that focus on the antioxidant factors needed to defend the athlete from the damaging effects of exercise. The formula also contains an acid buffering system to mitigate the destructive effects of acids formed during training.

Recent studies in the sports medicine literature have demonstrated the significant health and performance value of using various combinations of protein, carbohydrate and antioxidants (PCA) after exercise. These nutrient fuels work synergistically to mitigate the temporary physical effects of vigorous exercise while promoting improvements in exercise capacity and endurance. PCA nutrient fueling also reduces the collective impact of Exercise Induced Pathology, which contributes to the expression of chronic degenerative diseases which increasingly impact athletes regardless of their size, age, gender or performance ability.

In one recent study that used PCA nutrient fueling after exercise, the athletes in the PCA group had a reduction in free radical damage of 69 percent at 24 hours post exercise. This study also showed that creatine phosphokinase (CPK), which is another important biochemical marker for exercise induced muscle damage, was reduced by 36 percent. Since serious athletes train four or more days per week, these significant reductions in free radical and CPK damage will translate into improved performance and better overall health for every athlete.

In another study measuring anabolic muscle growth, the athletes were given either a protein and carbohydrate supplement immediately after exercise or three hours after a training session. The group who received the supplement immediately after exercise had a 225 percent increase in protein synthesis, and a 375 percent increase in net protein balance. By contrast, the group who received the supplement three hours after exercise had a 20 percent loss of protein synthesis.

One critically important point regarding these studies is the fact that they focus on post exercise as the point of nutrient intervention to improve athletic performance. The protocol for MEGA-FUEL has been designed from a more medically responsible perspective by providing high level PCA nutrient fueling during the three phases of the training cycle; (1) Pre-Exercise, (2) The Training Session, and (3) Post Exercise Recovery.

1.  Limits free radical damage to muscles and other tissues.
2.  Dilutes acids that form during exercise.
3.  Restores glycogen and electrolytes.
4.  Reduces the production of ammonia.
5.  Stimulates the anabolic hormone insulin.
6.  Increases protein synthesis during training.
7.  Limits catabolic hormone production.
8.  Prevents damage to the immune system.
9.  Improves hydration which helps manage thermogenics.
10. Increases antioxidant reserves which has a positive impact on both inflammation and chemical toxicity.

Professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes have been actively looking for ways to improve their sports performance for decades. MEGA-FUEL is designed to address these important issues which will allow each athlete to optimize their health and performance safely through the productive research in Clinical Nutrition that has emerged over the last 35 years.

Since every athlete is unique in terms of their training schedule and nutritional adaptation responses, it may be necessary to adjust the dosage of MEGA-FUEL to meet these individual needs. The following examples will help every athlete adjust the timing of MEGA-FUEL, and the focus here is on the Pre-Exercise drink:

Example 1: If an athlete has a training session scheduled including intense anaerobic exercise such as the bench press or squat, it is advisable to have the pre-exercise MEGA-FUEL drink 30-60 minutes prior to the training session to maximize athletic performance. Self experimentation is necessary to determine each athlete’s unique timing of the pre-exercise drink.

Class 1 Athletes: (Who weigh less than 170 pounds)

Class 2 Athletes: (Who weigh 170 to 240 pounds)

Class 3 Athletes: (Who weigh more than 240 pounds)

MEGA-FUEL is scientifically designed to be used during the training cycle, but is Not Recommended as a meal replacement formula because of its content of high glycemic carbohydrates which are required to achieve the performance objectives discussed in this Product Data Sheet.

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, whey (milk protein concentrate), fructose, whey (milk) protein isolate, natural flavor.