Athletic Nutrients

The nutrients found in Athletic Nutrients are derived from the following:

Mixed carotenoids: Blakeslea trispora Lycopene: natural tomato concentrate Lutein††: marigold flower extract Zeaxanthin†: synthetic Vitamin C: corn dextrose fermentation Vitamin D3: cholesterol from wool fat (lanolin) Vitamin E: soybean oil Vitamin K1: synthetic Vitamin B1 (thiamine HCl): synthetic Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): corn dextrose fermentation Niacinamide and Niacin: synthetic Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate): synthetic Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal HCl): synthetic Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin): corn dextrose fermentation Folic acid: synthetic Biotin: synthetic Minerals: naturally derived from limestone Sources of the mineral chelates include: Citrate: corn dextrose fermentation Glycinate: synthetic Kre-Alkalyn®††† (pH balanced creatine) is synthetic. Natural coenzyme Q10 is derived from fermentation. Alpha ketoglutarate, n-acetyl-l-cysteine, alpha lipoic acid and l-carnosine are synthetic. PowerGrape®†††† extract is derived from Vitis vinifera whole fruit and standardized to contain 85% total polyphenols. Superfruit antioxidant blend is from mangosteen, açai, noni, pomegranate and quebracho extracts. Decaffeinated green tea extract is derived from Camellia sinensis leaf and standardized to contain 70% epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). There is no detectable GMO material in this product. ††††PowerGrape® is a registered trademark of the “Actifs Innovants” division of Naturex. †††Kre-Alkalyn® is a registered trademark of Bioceutical Research and Development Laboratory (BR&D). Kre-Alkalyn® is a US-patented product (US Patent 6,399,661). †† is a registered trademark of Kemin Industries, Inc. †Zeaxanthin is sourced from OPTISHARP™ brand. OPTISHARP™ is a trademark of DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.

Recommendations

Pure Encapsulations recommends per 4-6 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.

Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions?

Rarely, some ingredients have been associated with mild gastrointestinal upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Green tea or alpha lipoic acid can cause headache in sensitive individuals. Creatine can cause muscle cramping. Creatine supplementation may be contra-indicated for individuals with kidney disease. One case report of creatine supplementation has been related to each of the following: atrial fibrillation, dermatitis and acute interstitial nephritis. Consult your physician for more information.

Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?

CoQ10, green tea and grape extract may be contra-indicated with blood thinning medications. n-Acetyl-l-cysteine is contra-indicated with nitroglycerin. Individuals taking anti-diabetes medications with alpha lipoic acid may need to have their blood glucose levels monitored. Consult your physician for more information. Take with food. If you have liver problems, consult your health care practitioner before use. Vitamin K may be contraindicated with Coumadin (Warfarin). If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, particularly blood thinning medication, consult your health professional before use.