EAS
Cytovol - 15 servings
With CytoVol, Cell Volumizing will never be the
same. This great-tasting drink broadens the Cell-Volumizing focus
way beyond the amino acids glutamine and taurine. Now with the addition
of L-alanine, glycine, and inositol, hard-training athletes may
be able to increase cell volume and produce an optimal cellular
environment for new muscle growth.
Q: In the past I've used a simple glutamine
supplement-just glutamine by itself. What's included in CytoVol
that makes it a better product?
A: Besides 2.5 g of L-glutamine, in each serving
of CytoVol (4 teaspoons) there are:
- 2 g of Taurine: the second-most abundant
amino acid in muscle tissue, which has cell-volumizing and "insulin-mimicking"
effects.
- 2 g of L-alanine: an amino acid metabolite
that may help preserve muscle glutamine concentrations and can
also have some cell-volumizing effects.
- 500 mg of Inositol: a cell-hydrating and volumizing
amino acid.
- 250 mg of RNA: a form of yeast RNA that may
have a glutamine sparing effect.
- 1.5 g of Calcium AKG: a glutamine precursor
that can efficiently bypass the gut and enter muscle cells where
it can convert to glutamine.
- 500 mg of Glycine: a cell-hydrating and volumizing
amino acid.
- 50 mcg of Manganese: a mineral that may support
glutamine synthesis in muscle tissue.
Combined, the ingredients in CytoVol may enhance
the muscle preservation of glutamine, the most important amino acid
for weight lifters, according to Bill Phillips' Sports Supplement
Review. Glutamine helps maintain proper cellular hydration or muscle
cell volume. And when glutamine levels in muscle tissue falls, cell
volume can decrease, which is catabolic-the opposite of what we
want to build muscle tissue.
Q: How is CytoVol different from GKG?
A: CytoVol has the same glutamine preservation
system as GKG, but EAS has also added other substances that may
further enhance cell volumizing, like L-alanine, glycine, and inositol.
Q: What is the recommended serving size
of CytoVol?
A: A recommended serving size is 4 teaspoons or
15 grams.
Q: Do you recommend a loading phase when
taking CytoVol?
A: In the February 1997 issue of Muscle Media,
EAS researcher Anthony Almada presented a theory that loading products
containing glutamine may be as beneficial as loading creatine monohydrate.
In that article, Anthony stated that four servings of CytoVol for
a week, in evenly divided doses throughout the day may be the most
beneficial way to begin CytoVol supplementation. One of the doses
should be taken immediately after training and another should be
taken before going to bed.
EAS Cytovol Nutrition
Facts
Serving Size 2 Scoops
Servings Per Bottle 15
Calories 45
Calories from Fat 0
Sodium (as sodium phosphate) 60 mg
Sugars 4 g
Total Carbohydrates 4 g
Calcium (as calcium alpha-ketoglutarate) 300 mg
Phosphorus (as sodium phosphate) 60 mg
Manganese (as manganese glycinate) .05 mg
Micronutrients:
Calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) 1.5 g
L-Glutamine 2.5 g
Taurine 2 g
L-Alanine 2 g
Glycine 500 mg
Inositol 500 mg
Sodium ribonucleic acid (RNA) 250 mg
*PHENYLKETONURICS: Contains phenylalanine.
Dextrose, L-Glutamine, Taurine, L-Alanine, Calcium
Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG), Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors,
Inositol, Glycine, Sodium Ribonucleic Acid (RNA), Beet Powder for
color, Sodium Phosphate, Aspartame, Blue#2 Lake, Red #40 Lake and
Manganese Glycinate.
Suggested use:
As a dietary supplement, mix/stir 4 teaspoons
or 2 level scoops in 6 to 8 oz of cold water or juice and consume
after training and/or before going to sleep.
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