Is your protein more anabolic than catabolic? As usual at ALR Industries we are pushing the envelope in product formulation for those who want real results not hype. So let's start with the first fact that is going to change an industry and start more fights than Helen of Troy. Your protein sucks and it's not my fault. Please do not misunderstand me. There really are some well designed and researched products available from companies like Progenex® with brilliant people like Dr. Scott Connelly and of course some of the creative and high quality proteins from good companies like MHP®. But there is an inherent flaw in most proteins available on the market: They were not made for humans.

I Know We All Want Great Calves But We Are Not Calves

You are not a cow so why are you drinking cow proteins like whey and casein? Last time you had human protein was when Mom made it fresh for you. Cows milk protein is about 80% casein and 20% whey. Human milk protein is about 40% casein and 60% whey. There is no doubt that human whey is superior for human utilization at birth. As a baby grows breast milk proteins change until the ratio is about 50/50.

So what's The Big Deal?

Lets start from the source: Human milk whey protein is dominant in alpha-lactalbumin and cow milk whey protein is dominant in beta-lactoglobulin. Whereas alpha-lactalbumin has been studied well for validation associated with increased immune factors to disease, allergies, increased mineral absorption and growth factors specific to humans, beta-lactoglobulin has been associated with the exact opposite. Its for cows, what were you expecting?

In short that gut bloat is not just extra calories anymore than the excess gas you assumedly avoid sharing with friends and training partners is a supposed side effect of an anabolic environment. Gastronomical distress is not new to cow protein utilization by humans. As I said, you are a human so there should be little shock here. Immune issues will slow or stop growth and recovery while increasing cortisol production. Sometimes decrease in immune function can even lead to Immunotoxicity, but certainly rare in regard to proteins sources.

But Whey Has a BV (Biological Value) of 104, right?

Okay, BS. Since you cannot exceed 100% this is already a little silly. BV is a false method for evaluation of a proteins actual utilization in building new muscle tissue. What is the definition of BV? Biological value (BV) is a measure of the proportion of absorbed protein from a food which becomes incorporated into the proteins of the organism's body. It summarizes how readily the broken down protein can be used in protein synthesis in the cells of the organism.

Many still use it today. Bottom line is that no matter what you add to or fraction in whey protein from cows, its still from cows and not designed for humans.

Okay Um, protein (such as cow whey) with the incorrect ration of amino acids specific to human physiology utilization results in stores of fat as well, so basing a proteins efficiency ratio on weight gain is obviously idiocy. A far superior method of assaying a proteins anabolic (muscle building) value and actual utilization in lean mass is Net Nitrogen Utilization or NNU. The very highest quality whey protein has a NNU of 16-17%. So this means the other 83-84% can be stored as fat, burned as calories, or hit the toilet. 83-84% catabolites is not a healthy or lean mass promoting percentage. The lions share goes by way of the latter BTW. So when you pay $20 USD for a pound (454 grams) of high quality whey protein powder you actually get about 77 grams of protein with an NNU near 100%. The rest hits the toilet for the most part.

Good investment, huh? Kind of a crappy one in my opinion.

Want to add insult to injury? As we continue to ingest high levels of protein the amount utilized lessens over time. So whereas you were once utilizing 17% of that 100-200 grams of whey ingested daily it can drop to as low as half that over a prolonged period of high protein intake. What happens then? Even more body fat and toilet trash.

Good investment, huh? Kind of a crappy one in my opinion.

Want to add insult to injury? As we continue to ingest high levels of protein the amount utilized lessens over time. So whereas you were once utilizing 17% of that 100-200 grams of whey ingested daily it can drop to as low as half that over a prolonged period of high protein intake. What happens then? Even more body fat and toilet trash.

NNU = Net Nitrogen Utilization (Lean Mass Anabolism) NC = Nitrogen Catabolites (Toxic catabolic waste)

NNU refers to the potential for anabolism where as NC refers to toxic Nitrogen waste such as Ammonia, Urea, Uric Acid, Nitrates and Nitrites. Some of the waste can be utilized as energy or stored as fat, but most slows your progress before hitting the toilet where it belongs.

1. Depending upon origin most protein powders have an anabolic to catabolic ratio of 16:84-17:83.
2. Whole food proteins are superior for growth and health with an average anabolic to catabolic ratio of 32:68
3. HumaPro® 450 tabs has an anabolic to catabolic ratio of 99:1.

Low negative waste results in a healthier more predictable growth environment that does not increase systemic or organ toxicity. A high NNU results in an anabolic environment. When the waste percentage exceeds Net Nitrogen Utilization from your protein source, your growth potential is retarded resulting in recovery and growth inhibition. Obviously we are looking for a quality caloric source with minimum waste as well. Whole food is the better option over protein powders and you will feel healthier, stronger and recover faster... and grow as well as or perform faster. Getting the idea as to why it only takes 1 gram of HumaPro® to outperform 5.6 grams of even the best whey protein?

So... What Is HumaPro® 450?

HumaPro® 450 tabs is a patent pending one of a kind protein matrix that we started working on in 1998. HumaPro® 450 tabs starts with a specific vegetable origin 8 essential amino acid (EAAs) formulation that takes into account the exact HUMAN enzymic conversion of, and utilization rates for, all amino acids the body needs for optimal health. Did you know that if you removed even one of the EAAs for even one day from your diet for the day your body would utilize none of the protein you take in? Okay, for lean mass growth that is.. The human body will use the insufficient protein to make glucose, if needed, certainly store some as fat and give you plenty of me time in the bathroom to deposit the lions share. So an exact EAAs ratio is paramount. Why? The human body makes literally thousands of amino acids from the 8 EAAs so they must be in the right ratios for the right conversion rates. Enlarge the chart below to get an idea of just how complex this metabolic miracle is and a better idea as to why the correct ratios results in a nearly pure anabolic complex.

The Protein

We nanosized certain EAA's so all 8 EAA's pass through the GI and into the body at the same rate to assure that all 8 EAA's are present at the protein receptors at the same time. If they aren't, you again limit anabolism potential. We did this for maximal results and to allow for a immediate release ingestion to assimilation time of 20-25 minutes depending upon your GI track. Oh, did I mention that HumaPro® 450 tabs has a caloric count of 0.4 calories per gram? Regular proteins have a calorie value of 4 calories per gram. Talk about no waste so you have a tighter waist! Think about how much more healthy food you can eat to stimulate growth, performance and health whether dieting or increasing lean mass.

The Extended Time-Release Proprietary Anti-Catabolic and Insulingenic Matrix

Next we formulated an extended time-release anti-catabolic and insulingenic matrix from bitter melon and a specific coffee bean extract to assure serious inhibition of lean mass loss while significantly increasing cellular up-take of nutrients. This affect lasts for up to 12 hours so all of your other meals are ingested in a high lean mass nutrient up-take, low catabolic pro-anabolism environment. I guess I should mention that the matrix has two powerful antioxidants as well.

Oh, but insulingenic compounds inhibit fat loss and increase SHBG. You know, that protein that binds and makes useless your sex hormones like testosterone? More SHBG means less in short. Well, we at ALR Industries do not do kitchen sink formulas! The fractional extraction process we worked on for the last 4 years creates a series of insulingenic compounds that are lipolytic meaning they inhibit fat from feeding rather than increase it. This allows HumaPro® 450 tabs protein to act as a repartitioning product as well in favor of lean mass low fat augmentation by everyone. By the way, the insulingenic matrix we created also does not increase SHBG like natural or medical insulin does.

Of Course it's true that many anti-catabolic compounds decrease joint and connective tissue lubrication but ours doesn't. Instead of inhibiting the production of cortisone (supports and maintains good joint and connective tissue health) like many so-called anti-catabolic compounds, we inhibited the non-essential increase in cortisol. As a rule the body sees stress like training, long work hours, a pissed off significant other or dieting as a trigger to increase cortisol which in turn decreases lean mass, hinder performance and slows recovery. It also doesn't do anything good for our cardio vascular systems or organs. The way this occurs is predominantly through conversion of cortisone to cortisol. Personally I would rather recover faster, perform better and be in a pro-anabolic environment with healthy joints and connective tissue.

This means HumaPro® 450 tabs protein is the ultimate foundation or sole protein source for mixed, keto or even high carbohydrate diets. No other protein has beaten us yet! Cool, huh?

The Nutrient Co-Factor Matrix

Last we added the correct human ratio of the vitamin and mineral co-nutrient factors for complete utilization of protein.

• A 99:1 Anabolic to Catabolic Ratio complete protein matrix
• Anti-Catabolic Support
• Enhanced NNU and Cellular Nutrient Up-Take
• Nutrient Repartitioning That Starves the Fat and Feeds Lean Mass
• A decrease in growth/recovery limiting Myostatin (No joke)
• "The Best Protein Source" on the Planet...for Humans

HumaPro® 450 protein can also be utilized synergistically with Chain'd Reaction Ultra Volumize, Chain'd Reaction Ultra-Keto, Chain'd Reaction Ultra Endurance and/or Chain'd Out®.

The only question left is do you want to perform better, lift more, recover faster, be healthier, be leaner and grow faster or hang out in the bathroom?

HumaPro® 450 tabs Protein is also Vegan Friendly and Gluten Free.

Why Are You Flushing Your Money Away?

Is your protein more anabolic than catabolic? As usual at ALR Industries we are pushing the envelope in product formulation for those who want real results not hype. So let's start with the first fact that is going to change an industry and start more fights than Helen of Troy. Your protein sucks and it's not my fault. Please do not misunderstand me. There really are some well designed and researched products available from companies like Progenex® with brilliant people like Dr. Scott Connelly and of course some of the creative and high quality proteins from good companies like MHP®. But there is an inherent flaw in most proteins available on the market: They were not made for humans.

I Know We All Want Great Calves…But We Are Not Calves

You are not a cow so why are you drinking cow proteins like whey and casein? Last time you had human protein was when Mom made it fresh for you. Cows milk protein is about 80% casein and 20% whey. Human milk protein is about 40% casein and 60% whey. There is no doubt that human whey is superior for human utilization at birth. As a baby grows breast milk proteins change until the ratio is about 50/50.

So what's The Big Deal?

Lets start from the source: Human milk whey protein is dominant in alpha-lactalbumin and cow milk whey protein is dominant in beta-lactoglobulin. Whereas alpha-lactalbumin has been studied well for validation associated with increased immune factors to disease, allergies, increased mineral absorption and growth factors specific to humans, beta-lactoglobulin has been associated with the exact opposite. Its for cows, what were you expecting?

In short that gut bloat is not just extra calories anymore than the excess gas you assumedly avoid sharing with friends and training partners is a supposed side effect of an anabolic environment. Gastronomical distress is not new to cow protein utilization by humans. As I said, you are a human so there should be little shock here. Immune issues will slow or stop growth and recovery while increasing cortisol production. Sometimes decrease in immune function can even lead to Immunotoxicity, but certainly rare in regard to proteins sources.

But Whey Has a BV (Biological Value) of 104, right?

Okay, BS. Since you cannot exceed 100% this is already a little silly. BV is a false method for evaluation of a proteins actual utilization in building new muscle tissue. What is the definition of BV? Biological value (BV) is a measure of the proportion of absorbed protein from a food which becomes incorporated into the proteins of the organism's body. It summarizes how readily the broken down protein can be used in protein synthesis in the cells of the organism.

Many still use it today. Bottom line is that no matter what you add to or fraction in whey protein from cows, it’s still from cows and not designed for humans.

Okay… Um, protein (such as cow whey) with the incorrect ration of amino acids specific to human physiology utilization results in stores of fat as well, so basing a protein’s efficiency ratio on weight gain is obviously idiocy. A far superior method of assaying a proteins anabolic (muscle building) value and actual utilization in lean mass is Net Nitrogen Utilization or NNU. The very highest quality whey protein has a NNU of 16-17%. So this means the other 83-84% can be stored as fat, burned as calories, or hit the toilet. 83-84% catabolites is not a healthy or lean mass promoting percentage. The lions share goes by way of the latter BTW. So when you pay $20 USD for a pound (454 grams) of high quality whey protein powder you actually get about 77 grams of protein with an NNU near 100%. The rest hits the toilet for the most part.

Good investment, huh? Kind of a crappy one in my opinion.

Want to add insult to injury? As we continue to ingest high levels of protein the amount utilized lessens over time. So whereas you were once utilizing 17% of that 100-200 grams of whey ingested daily it can drop to as low as half that over a prolonged period of high protein intake. What happens then? Even more body fat and toilet trash.

Good investment, huh? Kind of a crappy one in my opinion.

Want to add insult to injury? As we continue to ingest high levels of protein the amount utilized lessens over time. So whereas you were once utilizing 17% of that 100-200 grams of whey ingested daily it can drop to as low as half that over a prolonged period of high protein intake. What happens then? Even more body fat and toilet trash.

NNU = Net Nitrogen Utilization (Lean Mass Anabolism) NC = Nitrogen Catabolites (Toxic catabolic waste)

NNU refers to the potential for anabolism where as NC refers to toxic Nitrogen waste such as Ammonia, Urea, Uric Acid, Nitrates and Nitrites. Some of the waste can be utilized as energy or stored as fat, but most slows your progress before hitting the toilet where it belongs.

1. Depending upon origin most protein powders have an anabolic to catabolic ratio of 16:84-17:83.
2. Whole food proteins are superior for growth and health with an average anabolic to catabolic ratio of 32:68
3. HumaPro® has an anabolic to catabolic ratio of 99:1.

Low negative waste results in a healthier more predictable growth environment that does not increase systemic or organ toxicity. A high NNU results in an anabolic environment. When the waste percentage exceeds Net Nitrogen Utilization from your protein source, your growth potential is retarded resulting in recovery and growth inhibition. Obviously we are looking for a quality caloric source with minimum waste as well. Whole food is the better option over protein powders and you will feel healthier, stronger and recover faster... and grow as well as or perform faster. Getting the idea as to why it only takes 1 gram of HumaPro® to outperform 5.6 grams of even the best whey protein?

So... What Is HumaPro®?

HumaPro® is a patent pending one of a kind protein matrix that we started working on in 1998. HumaPro® starts with a specific vegetable origin 8 essential amino acid (EAAs) formulation that takes into account the exact HUMAN enzymic conversion of, and utilization rates for, all amino acids the body needs for optimal health. Did you know that if you removed even one of the EAAs for even one day from your diet for the day your body would utilize none of the protein you take in? Okay, for lean mass growth that is.. The human body will use the insufficient protein to make glucose, if needed, certainly store some as fat and give you plenty of me time in the bathroom to deposit the lions share. So an exact EAAs ratio is paramount. Why? The human body makes literally thousands of amino acids from the 8 EAAs so they must be in the right ratios for the right conversion rates. Enlarge the chart below to get an idea of just how complex this metabolic miracle is and a better idea as to why the correct ratios results in a nearly pure anabolic complex.

The Protein

We nanosized certain EAA's so all 8 EAA's pass through the GI and into the body at the same rate to assure that all 8 EAA's are present at the protein receptors at the same time. If they aren't, you again limit anabolism potential. We did this for maximal results and to allow for a immediate release ingestion to assimilation time of 20-25 minutes depending upon your GI track. Oh, did I mention that HumaPro® has a caloric count of 0.4 calories per gram? Regular proteins have a calorie value of 4 calories per gram. Talk about no waste so you have a tighter waist! Think about how much more healthy food you can eat to stimulate growth, performance and health whether dieting or increasing lean mass.

The Extended Time-Release Proprietary Anti-Catabolic and Insulingenic Matrix

Next we formulated an extended time-release anti-catabolic and insulingenic matrix from bitter melon and a specific coffee bean extract to assure serious inhibition of lean mass loss while significantly increasing cellular up-take of nutrients. This affect lasts for up to 12 hours so all of your other meals are ingested in a high lean mass nutrient up-take, low catabolic pro-anabolism environment. I guess I should mention that the matrix has two powerful antioxidants as well.

Oh, but insulingenic compounds inhibit fat loss and increase SHBG. You know, that protein that binds and makes useless your sex hormones like testosterone? More SHBG means less in short. Well, we at ALR Industries do not do kitchen sink formulas! The fractional extraction process we worked on for the last 4 years creates a series of insulingenic compounds that are lipolytic meaning they inhibit fat from feeding rather than increase it. This allows HumaPro® to act as a repartitioning product as well in favor of lean mass low fat augmentation by everyone. By the way, the insulingenic matrix we created also does not increase SHBG like natural or medical insulin does.

Of Course it's true that many anti-catabolic compounds decrease joint and connective tissue lubrication but ours doesn't. Instead of inhibiting the production of cortisone (supports and maintains good joint and connective tissue health) like many so-called anti-catabolic compounds, we inhibited the non-essential increase in cortisol. As a rule the body sees stress like training, long work hours, a pissed off significant other or dieting as a trigger to increase cortisol which in turn decreases lean mass, hinder performance and slows recovery. It also doesn't do anything good for our cardio vascular systems or organs. The way this occurs is predominantly through conversion of cortisone to cortisol. Personally I would rather recover faster, perform better and be in a pro-anabolic environment with healthy joints and connective tissue.

This means HumaPro® is the ultimate foundation or sole protein source for mixed, keto or even high carbohydrate diets. No other protein has beaten us yet! Cool, huh?

The Nutrient Co-Factor Matrix

Last we added the correct human ratio of the vitamin and mineral co-nutrient factors for complete utilization of protein.

• A 99:1 Anabolic to Catabolic Ratio complete protein matrix
• Anti-Catabolic Support
• Enhanced NNU and Cellular Nutrient Up-Take
• Nutrient Repartitioning That Starves the Fat and Feeds Lean Mass
• A decrease in growth/recovery limiting Myostatin (No joke)
• "The Best Protein Source" on the Planet...for Humans

HumaPro® can also be utilized synergistically with Chain'd Reaction™ Ultra Volumize, Chain'd Reaction™ Ultra-Keto, Chain'd Reaction™ Ultra Endurance and/or Chain'd Out®.

The only question left is do you want to perform better, lift more, recover faster, be healthier, be leaner and grow faster or hang out in the bathroom?

Chain’d Out® from ALR Industries sets a standard for optimal performance supplementation. Chain’d Out® allows everyone to enjoy supraphysiological and aesthetic results with Non-Hormonal Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s)!

Did You Know That BCAA’s Can Be Anabolic?

(If they are correctly structured, protected and delivered right)

The true value of BCAAs supplementation is finally well established both in literature and in real world application: Anabolic (muscle building) stimuliis their true value rather than wasting good proteins to catabolism (muscle wasting) and more money landing in your toilet.

What Are BCAA’s?

BCAA’s are the branch chain amino acids leucine, valine and isoleucine. Also note that all amino acids are derived from the assimilation of proteins. BCAA’s are not only 3 of the paramount 18-22 amino acids (as in your body cannot make them and needs them to live), they alone also make up about 70% of your muscle cellular pool and cellular structure. Unfortunately, BCAAs are lost (...muscle loss) at a rapid rate during training and during calorie deficient diets. The result is less muscle and the need to replenish these muscle mainstays…or better yet, trigger an anabolic environment that fosters nutrient super-over-compensation where we need it- for accelerated muscular growth. Why else do we train?

What Does The Research Say?

In one excellent study it was shown that, “Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise”. J Nutr. 2006 Jan;136(1 Suppl):269S-73S researchers again validated, “BCAA’s (leucine, isoleucine, and valine), particularly leucine, have anabolic effects on protein metabolism by increasing the rate of protein synthesis and decreasing the rate of protein degradation in resting human muscle.”

In another study, we find validation that “Leucine regulates translation initiation of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle after exercise”. J Nutr. 2006 Feb;136(2):533S-537S. Norton LE, Layman DK. Researchers validate the mechanism by which the anabolic signal is initiated: “High-performance physical activity and post-exercise recovery lead to significant changes in amino acid and protein metabolism in skeletal muscle. Central to these changes is an increase in the metabolism of the BCAA leucine. During exercise, muscle protein synthesis decreases together with a net increase in protein degradation and stimulation of BCAA oxidation. BCAA oxidation increases through activation of the branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase (BCKDH). BCKDH activity increases with exercise, reducing plasma and intracellular leucine concentrations. After exercise, recovery of muscle protein synthesis requires dietary protein or BCAA to increase tissue levels of leucine in order to release the inhibition of the initiation factor 4 complex through activation of the protein kinase mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR). Leucine’s effect on mTOR is synergistic with insulin via the phosphoinositol 3-kinase signaling pathway. Together, insulin and leucine allow skeletal muscle to coordinate protein synthesis with physiological state and dietary intake.”

*A note from Author: One of the two highly respected researchers who penned the peer-reviewed article above is named Layne Norton. To say Layne is brilliant is an understatement. Please take some time to read the complete study if you get a few minutes. It’s worth your time!

And More… Of Course

Never being satisfied with simply good or even just excellent, ALR Industries has taken BCAAs to the ultimate level for mind-blowing eff ects. Author L. Rea decided to turn the power way up on “anabolic drive” with Chain’d Out®. First, we utilized ester technology to increase oral bio availability 200-300%. Yes, this means way more bang for your buck. More importantly is that our ester-protected BCAA’s greatly avoid gluconeogenesis (break-down and conversion to glucose for regular caloric utilization) very well. I mean why would you pay for a BCAA with half to one third the oral bioavailability and risk the majority of your muscle gains? Why not simply protect yourself from catabolic muscle loss while adding more muscle instead?

ALR Industries has taken the science of adaptogens well beyond anything seen before. Chain’d Out™ has a rock solid foundation, which is further reinforced by boosting its overall synergy through the addition of potent anti-catabolic agents, anabolic co-factors and last but certainly not least it promotes increased mood boosting and energizing effects. Author left no stone unturned in his passion to create the most complete and highest orally bioavailable BCAA formula on the market.

Chain’d Out® is scientifically engineered to potently thwart muscle breakdown and catabolism. We made it to provide an incredible synergistic boost to the pro-anabolic drive, produce focused energy and mood elevation (without any jitters or negative stimulant qualities), improved strength, endurance, stamina and recovery, create optimized vasodilation and nutrient utilization, enhances oxygenation and fight stress, fatigue as well as other counterproductive body processes.

Benefits of Chain’d Out®:

• Provides positive modulation of almost all neurotransmitters (DA, NE, SE, MAOB, Ach, GABA)

• Enhances energy, focus, mood and stamina

• Has potent anti-catabolic and anti-cortisol effects

• Enhances oxygenation and nutrient utilization

• Provides positive endogenous hormone modulation, including testosterone

• Has anti-fatigue, anti-stress and anti-oxidant effects

• Enhances immunity and recovery

• Supports supraphysiological protein synthesis in muscle tissue

*Note you will feel the power of this matrix as it is noticeably effective within minutes.

Once again ALR Industries has raised the bar in sports supplementation with its formula for Chain’d Out®. Chain’d Out® sets the standard for non-hormonal performance by creating an anabolic/anti-catabolic environment beyond your wildest expectations!

Chain’d Out® Q & A:

Q: I use another brand of BCAA’s, what makes Chain’d Out® so special?

A: Other than ALR Industries winning best tasting formula and #1 BCAA matrix in both Australia and New Zealand? Well, all BCAA products have value. Most are simply energy substrates during catabolic or caloric restricted periods. If you are losing 50-66% of your BCAA supplementation, it is not only non-cost effective and weak in anti-catabolic support but it is also not anabolic. Chain’d Out® is without a doubt the only time release anabolic and anticatabolic formula available. Gain lean mass now!

Q: Don’t I Get Enough BCAA’S In My Protein Shake? I Thought My Protein gave me all the Amino Acids I needed.

A: That depends upon how hard you train and how much lean mass you want. BCAAs are about 70% of total muscle protein cell weight. When you train, your body often dips into these muscle cells to steal BCAAs as a source of energy to keep the muscles working. When this happens you lose lean mass and much of your hard work is lost. Any BCAA product will help, but the goal is not just to decrease the amount of lean mass/ BCAAs lost from training and stress. The goal is to get the anabolic (growth) pay off you’re working for. This requires properly protected BCAAs and a time-release delivery such as we have created with our unique alphahydroxy-ester technology. Get all you pay for, not just a few % and start seeing and felling the diff erence today.

Q: Do I use Chain’d Out® Before I Train or After?

A: In all honesty all three: Before, during and after training. Not only does Chain’d Out taste amazing and have a refreshing pro-recover affect you feel, it assures proper hydration and the strongest anabolic and anti-catabolic environment. We have had amazing positive mental and physiological results reported from mixing 1-3 servings of Chain’d Out® to the appropriate amount of cold water and drinking between meals. This of course includes while training or in the middle of the night. However, if you only have one chance to enjoy a serving of your favorite flavor of Chain’d Out®, then drink it 15 minute prior to training.

Q: Do I Take it with My Protein Shake or Meal?

A: All proteins break down into amino acids and some compete for muscle receptor sites and/or enzymes. The result is something good may get kicked out, like BCAAs. Since Chain’d Out® passes through the GI rather quickly, you simply need to be sure you have not consumed proteins for 2 hours prior or 20-30 minutes after ingestion. Pretty simple, huh?

Q: I Noticed you didn’t add any form of Glutamine to Chain’d Out®. Why?

A: As mentioned prior, amino acids can compete for muscle cell receptors. They can also compete for GI uptake and digestion. Some studies support glutamine and BCAAs are examples but there is far more to the issue.

Metabolism of oral/dietary amino acids by the gut and liver has a major impact on the amino acid profile reaching systemic (whole body) circulation. Specific examples include removal of nearly 100% of dietary glutamine and glutamate, 60% of threonine, and 40% of phenylalanine during the absorption process largely by oxidative degradation (degradation to carbon/ glucose, ammonia and uric acid). The top exceptions to this pattern of modifi cations are the BCAAs. Over 80% of dietary content of leucine, valine, and isoleucine directly makes their way to blood circulation. Unfortunately, once they make it to muscle cells and the brain (other organs as well) they are easily converted into glucose and glycogen (sugar) due to several physiological action/reaction factors. Unless, of course, they are in a protected time-release anti-catabolic/anabolic matrix.

1) Hyperammonemia is an over-abundance of ammonia in the body resulting from the breakdown of amino acids to ammonia and glucose (gluconeogenesis for energy) which in turn increases the utilization of branched-chain amino acids in muscle. This is especially prominant when ketoglutarate is low, and is further enhanced by glutamine depletion. Sounds like more glutamine would be cool then, huh? (At the right time… it is)

Unfortunately not only is glutamine the most abundant amino acid, it’s also the most abundant gluconeogenic amino acid in the human body. In fact its conversion to glucose is about equal to that of alanine. The kidneys alone produce about 25% of whole body glucose production… from glutamine. Now ponder the additional amount converted to glucose in muscles and other organs then consider just how much circulatory and muscle bound ammonia waste results. Now think about reconsidering the first paragraph again: More ammonia (hyperammonemia) means more BCAAs utilized for energy in/by muscle resulting in lean mass loss. Therefore, a signifi cant increase in blood glutamine concentration can signal hyperammonemia and thus increased BCAA/lean muscle loss.

You know that ammonia smell you run into all over the gym? Yup, that is the smell of muscle loss. Is it you?

2) Tyrosine, which increases levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, is also one of our substrates for glutamine. Tyrosine competes with BCAAs absorption into the brain and low tyrosine can cause loss of energy, fatigue and depression. Since glutamine is a substrate of tyrosine, ingesting BCAAs and glutamine together potentially hinders performance as well resulting in lower intensity and less productive training or performances.

3) An interesting study on BCAAs aff ects upon fatigue was conducted in Japan: First Department of Internal Medicine, Okayama University Medical School, 5-1, 2-chome, Shikata-cho, 700 Okayama, Japan.

The molar ratio of excitatory amino acid neurotransmitters (glutamate and aspartate) to inhibitory amino acid neurotransmitters (raminobutyric acid, GABA, and glycine) in the brain was diminished in acute hepatic failure rats with hyperammonemia, brain edema, and abnormal electroencephalograms. The ratio was further decreased with a marked elevation of arterial and brain ammonia levels 30 min after ammonium acetate was administered i.p. to hepatic failure rats. A continuous infusion of a branched chain amino acid (BCAA) solution before and after the ammonia loading eff ectively reversed the ammoniainduced lowering of this ratio; high ammonia contents in the brain were concomitantly decreased. Infusing glutamate instead of the BCAA solution failed to produce similar eff ects probably because of limited entry of glutamate into the brain. The above results suggest that excitatory and inhibitory amino acid neurotransmitter ratios (glutamate, aspartate, and GABA) are positively aff ected by BCAAs. In short, BCAA supplementation reduced brain/physical fatigue.

So more muscle and better performance if we simply don’t mix glutamine with BCAAs.Glutamine is paramount to health and recovery, but timing is everything.

Q: Does Chain’d Out® Contain Any Sugars? I’m on a Keto Diet.

A: No, and more importantly it’s far more difficult for alpha-hydroxy-ester protected BCAAs to convert by way of gluconeogenesis to glucose resulting in greater fat stores being used as energy substrates. By adding anti-stress and anti-cortisol compounds to the Chain’d Out® matrix the normal triggers of gluconeogenesis are reduced thus allowing for increased anabolism. Kind of cool, huh? Many who have added a serving of Chain’d Out® to their morning cardio have noted the obvious increase in fat loss yet commented on increased lean mass.

Chain’d Out® is the best selling BCAA product in Austrailia and New Zealand. Get the world’s only time release anabolic BCAA matrix… at ½ the price of “average” products. Now that’s more bang for your buck! Why settle for average? Gain lean mass now!

(HumaPro 300 has been discontinued because you can buy 450 tablets instead of 300 for almose the same cost. Click here to take advantage)

Why Are You Flushing Your Money Away?

Is your protein more anabolic than catabolic? As usual at ALR Industries we are pushing the envelope in product formulation for those who want real results not hype. So let's start with the first fact that is going to change an industry and start more fights than Helen of Troy. Your protein sucks and it's not my fault. Please do not misunderstand me. There really are some well designed and researched products available from companies like Progenex® with brilliant people like Dr. Scott Connelly and of course some of the creative and high quality proteins from good companies like MHP®. But there is an inherent flaw in most proteins available on the market: They were not made for humans.

I Know We All Want Great Calves…But We Are Not Calves

You are not a cow so why are you drinking cow proteins like whey and casein? Last time you had human protein was when Mom made it fresh for you. Cows milk protein is about 80% casein and 20% whey. Human milk protein is about 40% casein and 60% whey. There is no doubt that human whey is superior for human utilization at birth. As a baby grows breast milk proteins change until the ratio is about 50/50.

So what's The Big Deal?

Lets start from the source: Human milk whey protein is dominant in alpha-lactalbumin and cow milk whey protein is dominant in beta-lactoglobulin. Whereas alpha-lactalbumin has been studied well for validation associated with increased immune factors to disease, allergies, increased mineral absorption and growth factors specific to humans, beta-lactoglobulin has been associated with the exact opposite. Its for cows, what were you expecting?

In short that gut bloat is not just extra calories anymore than the excess gas you assumedly avoid sharing with friends and training partners is a supposed side effect of an anabolic environment. Gastronomical distress is not new to cow protein utilization by humans. As I said, you are a human so there should be little shock here. Immune issues will slow or stop growth and recovery while increasing cortisol production. Sometimes decrease in immune function can even lead to Immunotoxicity, but certainly rare in regard to proteins sources.

But Whey Has a BV (Biological Value) of 104, right?

Okay, BS. Since you cannot exceed 100% this is already a little silly. BV is a false method for evaluation of a proteins actual utilization in building new muscle tissue. What is the definition of BV? Biological value (BV) is a measure of the proportion of absorbed protein from a food which becomes incorporated into the proteins of the organism's body. It summarizes how readily the broken down protein can be used in protein synthesis in the cells of the organism.

Many still use it today. Bottom line is that no matter what you add to or fraction in whey protein from cows, it’s still from cows and not designed for humans.

Okay… Um, protein (such as cow whey) with the incorrect ration of amino acids specific to human physiology utilization results in stores of fat as well, so basing a protein’s efficiency ratio on weight gain is obviously idiocy. A far superior method of assaying a proteins anabolic (muscle building) value and actual utilization in lean mass is Net Nitrogen Utilization or NNU. The very highest quality whey protein has a NNU of 16-17%. So this means the other 83-84% can be stored as fat, burned as calories, or hit the toilet. 83-84% catabolites is not a healthy or lean mass promoting percentage. The lions share goes by way of the latter BTW. So when you pay $20 USD for a pound (454 grams) of high quality whey protein powder you actually get about 77 grams of protein with an NNU near 100%. The rest hits the toilet for the most part.

Good investment, huh? Kind of a crappy one in my opinion.

Want to add insult to injury? As we continue to ingest high levels of protein the amount utilized lessens over time. So whereas you were once utilizing 17% of that 100-200 grams of whey ingested daily it can drop to as low as half that over a prolonged period of high protein intake. What happens then? Even more body fat and toilet trash.

Good investment, huh? Kind of a crappy one in my opinion.

Want to add insult to injury? As we continue to ingest high levels of protein the amount utilized lessens over time. So whereas you were once utilizing 17% of that 100-200 grams of whey ingested daily it can drop to as low as half that over a prolonged period of high protein intake. What happens then? Even more body fat and toilet trash.

NNU = Net Nitrogen Utilization (Lean Mass Anabolism) NC = Nitrogen Catabolites (Toxic catabolic waste)

NNU refers to the potential for anabolism where as NC refers to toxic Nitrogen waste such as Ammonia, Urea, Uric Acid, Nitrates and Nitrites. Some of the waste can be utilized as energy or stored as fat, but most slows your progress before hitting the toilet where it belongs.

1. Depending upon origin most protein powders have an anabolic to catabolic ratio of 16:84-17:83.
2. Whole food proteins are superior for growth and health with an average anabolic to catabolic ratio of 32:68
3. HumaPro® has an anabolic to catabolic ratio of 99:1.

Low negative waste results in a healthier more predictable growth environment that does not increase systemic or organ toxicity. A high NNU results in an anabolic environment. When the waste percentage exceeds Net Nitrogen Utilization from your protein source, your growth potential is retarded resulting in recovery and growth inhibition. Obviously we are looking for a quality caloric source with minimum waste as well. Whole food is the better option over protein powders and you will feel healthier, stronger and recover faster... and grow as well as or perform faster. Getting the idea as to why it only takes 1 gram of HumaPro® to outperform 5.6 grams of even the best whey protein?

So... What Is HumaPro®?

HumaPro® is a patent pending one of a kind protein matrix that we started working on in 1998. HumaPro® starts with a specific vegetable origin 8 essential amino acid (EAAs) formulation that takes into account the exact HUMAN enzymic conversion of, and utilization rates for, all amino acids the body needs for optimal health. Did you know that if you removed even one of the EAAs for even one day from your diet for the day your body would utilize none of the protein you take in? Okay, for lean mass growth that is.. The human body will use the insufficient protein to make glucose, if needed, certainly store some as fat and give you plenty of me time in the bathroom to deposit the lions share. So an exact EAAs ratio is paramount. Why? The human body makes literally thousands of amino acids from the 8 EAAs so they must be in the right ratios for the right conversion rates. Enlarge the chart below to get an idea of just how complex this metabolic miracle is and a better idea as to why the correct ratios results in a nearly pure anabolic complex.

The Protein

We nanosized certain EAA's so all 8 EAA's pass through the GI and into the body at the same rate to assure that all 8 EAA's are present at the protein receptors at the same time. If they aren't, you again limit anabolism potential. We did this for maximal results and to allow for a immediate release ingestion to assimilation time of 20-25 minutes depending upon your GI track. Oh, did I mention that HumaPro® has a caloric count of 0.4 calories per gram? Regular proteins have a calorie value of 4 calories per gram. Talk about no waste so you have a tighter waist! Think about how much more healthy food you can eat to stimulate growth, performance and health whether dieting or increasing lean mass.

The Extended Time-Release Proprietary Anti-Catabolic and Insulingenic Matrix

Next we formulated an extended time-release anti-catabolic and insulingenic matrix from bitter melon and a specific coffee bean extract to assure serious inhibition of lean mass loss while significantly increasing cellular up-take of nutrients. This affect lasts for up to 12 hours so all of your other meals are ingested in a high lean mass nutrient up-take, low catabolic pro-anabolism environment. I guess I should mention that the matrix has two powerful antioxidants as well.

Oh, but insulingenic compounds inhibit fat loss and increase SHBG. You know, that protein that binds and makes useless your sex hormones like testosterone? More SHBG means less in short. Well, we at ALR Industries do not do kitchen sink formulas! The fractional extraction process we worked on for the last 4 years creates a series of insulingenic compounds that are lipolytic meaning they inhibit fat from feeding rather than increase it. This allows HumaPro® to act as a repartitioning product as well in favor of lean mass low fat augmentation by everyone. By the way, the insulingenic matrix we created also does not increase SHBG like natural or medical insulin does.

Of Course it's true that many anti-catabolic compounds decrease joint and connective tissue lubrication but ours doesn't. Instead of inhibiting the production of cortisone (supports and maintains good joint and connective tissue health) like many so-called anti-catabolic compounds, we inhibited the non-essential increase in cortisol. As a rule the body sees stress like training, long work hours, a pissed off significant other or dieting as a trigger to increase cortisol which in turn decreases lean mass, hinder performance and slows recovery. It also doesn't do anything good for our cardio vascular systems or organs. The way this occurs is predominantly through conversion of cortisone to cortisol. Personally I would rather recover faster, perform better and be in a pro-anabolic environment with healthy joints and connective tissue.

This means HumaPro® is the ultimate foundation or sole protein source for mixed, keto or even high carbohydrate diets. No other protein has beaten us yet! Cool, huh?

The Nutrient Co-Factor Matrix

Last we added the correct human ratio of the vitamin and mineral co-nutrient factors for complete utilization of protein.

• A 99:1 Anabolic to Catabolic Ratio complete protein matrix
• Anti-Catabolic Support
• Enhanced NNU and Cellular Nutrient Up-Take
• Nutrient Repartitioning That Starves the Fat and Feeds Lean Mass
• A decrease in growth/recovery limiting Myostatin (No joke)
• "The Best Protein Source" on the Planet...for Humans

HumaPro® can also be utilized synergistically with Chain'd Reaction™ Ultra Volumize, Chain'd Reaction™ Ultra-Keto, Chain'd Reaction™ Ultra Endurance and/or Chain'd Out®.

The only question left is do you want to perform better, lift more, recover faster, be healthier, be leaner and grow faster or hang out in the bathroom?

HumaPro®

Why Are You Flushing Your Money Away?

Is your protein more anabolic than catabolic? As usual at ALR Industries we are pushing the envelope in product formulation for those who want real results not hype. So let's start with the first fact that is going to change an industry and start more fights than Helen of Troy. Your protein sucks and it's not my fault. Please do not misunderstand me. There really are some well designed and researched products available from companies like Progenex® with brilliant people like Dr. Scott Connelly and of course some of the creative and high quality proteins from good companies like MHP®. But there is an inherent flaw in most proteins available on the market: They were not made for humans. Read More

Chain’D Reaction™ Ultra-Volumize

You are focused, ready to train. You’re already sweating just thinking about what’s to come…

You need long lasting calories for rapid glycogen over-load NOW…so what do you do? Well, you could hang a couple I.V. bags to by-pass the digestive system for constant glycogen feed, but let’s get real here: You need Chain’d Reaction™. Why? Chain’d Reaction™ is the first of a new generation of Glycogen Super-Overload and Performance Matrix Drinks that has been structurally altered and pre-digested for immediate utilization and prolonged performance. Read More

HOW DOES LEAN DREAMS® WORK?

Relaxation/Sleep/Recovery: combines several key components specifically chosen to support relaxation, cortisol suppression and promote better sleep.

If you have experienced our high-energy daytime fat loss formula- Hyperdrive 3.0+®, you will understand why we originally conceptualized LEAN DREAMS® our nighttime restoration & fat loss formula.

We live our modern lives on the go a majority of the time. However, living in high-speed on a continual basis is simply not healthy. Plus, it can actually inhibit recovery and it can also inhibit the body’s ability to lose fat. That’s why we identified the need for a nighttime formula that can enhance relaxation, continue the daytime process of fat oxidation and support a positive hormonal environment for recovery.

Sleep time is perhaps the most important period of our 24-hour daily cycle. Sleep is one of the best natural tools for recovery. While we sleep, over half of our natural daily GH secretion occurs, glycogen stores are replenished and tissues are repaired. In short, the damage we do during the day is healed while we sleep. Plus, if we are given the proper biochemical environment, our bodies will readily burn fat for fuel while we sleep!

During the waking hours, all of the activities that we do in our daily lives to achieve our goals – weight training, cardio, diet, taking stimulant-based fat burners and energy supplements, all begin to blunt fat loss and recovery as time wears on. Our bodies are simply not designed to stay wired 24 / 7. If we don’t get sufficient sleep:

• Recovery is blunted
• Fat accumulates more readily
• GH release is suppressed
• Lean tissue loss can occur (catabolism) more easily
• Cortisol levels rise, thereby increasing fat storage and catabolism

So, what choice do we have?

Ingredients responsible for relaxation/sleep/recovery:

• Oleamide: Endogenous sleep modulator.
• L-Tryptophan Ethyl Ester: Precursor to Serotonin, 5-HTP and Melatonin.
• Jujuba PE 2%: Used in folk medicine to promote restorative sleep.
• Valerian: Calming agent and sleep aid.
• Rotundine: Sleep augmentation and analgesia.
• Melatonin: Master sleep hormone and anti-oxidant, cholinergic system protectant.
• Supports GH Release:

Over half of our natural daily GH secretion occurs while we sleep. LEAN DREAMS® combines several ingredients that support GH stimulation, in addition to the natural GH spike that results from an improved sleep state.

Ingredients responsible for supporting GH release:

• Berberine: Supports natural GH stimulation by way of the central cholinergic system, acts as a sleep aid/CNS depressant.
• Hispidulin: Provides GH modulation, also acts as an anti-anxiety, uncoupler of oxidative phosphorilation (increases BMR to target fat metabolism) and is an anti-oxidant.
• Suppresses cortisol/ targets fat utilization

Cortisol, which is the body’s stress hormone, can cause catabolism (muscle breakdown) and it also plays a major role in fat storage. Cortisol can also inhibit GH and testosterone production. Controlling cortisol levels can have a dramatic impact on body composition. LEAN DREAMS® has several ingredients that have been shown to directly impact cortisol levels.

Ingredients responsible for suppressing cortisol and targeting fat utilization:

• Magnolia extract: Provides cortisol inhibition and anti-anxiety support.

• Baicalin: Acts as a calming substrate, anti-anxiety and anti-cortisol.

IN CONCLUSION:

LEAN DREAMS® is uniquely designed to promote relaxation and improved sleep. LEAN DREAMS® also fuels the pathways that result in prioritizing fat burning and lean tissue preservation. LEAN DREAMS® works by supporting GH release, suppressing cortisol, targeting fat utilization, promoting relaxation, rest and a more healthy sleep.

LEAN DREAMS® Q & A’s:

Q: Why is a fat burner made for nighttime & will Lean Dreams® keep me up at night?

A: Great Question! Enjoying fat loss while you actually get some needed sleep is now a reality. I know it sounds amazing, but it is true- burn fat while you sleep! Lean Dreams® is our sister product to Hyperdrive 3.0+® and to our product Zero-Stim™. Think of it this way, now you can actually have fat loss 24-hours a day, around the clock. That is why ALR Industries formulated Lean Dreams®. It is the perfect nighttime restoration/fat loss aid, which promotes relaxation and helps you unwind from your daily stresses while helping you achieve your ideal body.

No, Lean Dreams® will not keep you up at night. It actually does the opposite- it helps you relax, unwind and achieve improved sleep. Plus, you wake up refreshed and full of zip for the next day.

Q: How does Lean Dreams® work?

A: Lean Dreams® works in many ways. In a nutshell, Lean Dreams® promotes healing of the damage that we do during our day and it also supports fat burning all while we sleep. The ingredients of Lean Dreams™ allow you to sleep better and wake up refreshed and leaner!

Q: What are some of the benefits of taking Lean Dreams®?

A: Some of the perks of Lean Dreams® that you will enjoy are: improved sleep, suppression of cortisol, regulation & improved natural growth hormone release and you feel more relaxed!

Q: Does Lean Dreams® have an addictive potential?

A: There are no ingredients in Lean Dreams® that have been associated or that have shown to be addictive in nature.

Q: I seem to sweat more at night when taking Lean Dreams®, is this common?

A: Sweating at night is typically a sign that your body is still in a “fat loss” mode so to speak even at rest. In other words, your metabolism is still going strong even at night. This is one of the things that Lean Dreams® was designed to do. Some people will notice this effect more than others, while others will not sweat at all.