Nutrients Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is L-Carnitine?
L-Carnitine is an amino acid that supports energy metabolism.
Example sentence: L-Carnitine is commonly used as a dietary supplement.
What are the potential benefits of L-Carnitine?
Potential Benefits:
- Mobilizes fat cells
- Appetite suppressant
- Improves athletic performance and endurance
- Keeps body from storing fat
- Decreases muscle soreness
- Decreases lactic acid build up in body
- Increases glucose uptake into muscle
Example sentence: L-Carnitine can help with weight loss and muscle recovery.
When should you consider adding L-Carnitine to your routine?
- Are you an athlete?
- Is losing weight one of your wellness goals?
- Do you want more energy?
- Are you “cutting weight”, but want to maintain muscle mass?
- Are you diabetic?
- Are you in menopause?
What is lysine?
Lysine is an essential amino acid which the body cannot produce, therefore must be obtained through diet or supplementation.
Example sentence: Lysine is important for overall health.
What are the potential benefits of lysine?
Potential Benefits:
- Aids in calcium absorption; promotes healthy bones
- Decreases anxiety
- Increases muscle mass
- Decreases herpes and cold sore breakouts
- Decreases blood pressure
- Collagen support
If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, consider adding Lysine today.
What questions should you consider if you are thinking about adding lysine to your diet?
Questions to consider:
- Are you looking for skin health?
- Are you looking for an immune boost?
- Do you have osteoporosis?
- Do you have a calcium deficiency?
- Do you have anxiety/take anxiety medications?
- Do you have a history of cold sores?
- Do you have hypertension?
These questions can help determine if lysine is right for you.
What is the role of B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) in the body?
B-12 aids in energy production and red blood cell formation.
benefits of b12
• Helps the body use fat and carbohydrates for energy
• Key roles in the brain and nervous system
• Assists in normal nerve growth and development
• Improves communication between nerve cells
• Promotes stable adrenal function
• Provides emotional and mental energy
• Helps with the ability to concentrate
• Bolsters memory function
• Offers calming effects to balance
• Male infertility: Studies suggest that vitamin B12 supplements may improve sperm counts and sperm’s ability to swim
• Pairs well with B-Complex
When should you consider trying b12?
• Do you often feel fatigued?
• Do you ever feel shortness of breath?
• Do you ever feel anxious or nervous?
• Do you experience numbness/tingling
sensation in your fingers and/or toes?
• Are you a vegan or vegetarian?
• Do you have problems absorbing
nutrients due to Crohn disease,
pancreatic disease, weight loss surgery,
or certain medications?
What is the potential benefit of Glutamine?
Glutamine plays a key role in protein metabolism.
Increases your ability to secrete Human Growth Hormone, which helps metabolize body fat and supports new muscle growth. Assists in preventing the breakdown of muscles.
What is the potential benefit of Citrulline?
Citrulline improves blood flow by creating nitric oxide (NO), a gas that helps dilate blood vessels. Helps people with heart disease or clogged arteries because of its vessel-widening abilities. This same effect on blood vessels helps improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED).
What is the potential benefit of Ornithine?
Ornithine synthesizes Arginine. Nitric Oxide regulates smooth muscle contraction, which allows it to relax the muscles. Promotes vasodilation and blood flow. The combination of both Ornithine and Arginine improves the overall regeneration capability of the body and may lead to a noticeable increase in vitality.
What is the potential benefit of Lysine?
Lysine is very important in the creation of carnitine, which converts fatty acids into energy and also lowers cholesterol levels. Plays a role in absorbing calcium and helps the body form collagen, which aids in the growth and maintenance of bones and connective tissue.
What is the potential benefit of Amino Blend?
Amino Blend may help maximize performance by supporting the function of healthy joints and muscles.
Who benefits from Amino Blend
Are you an athlete?
Do you exercise regularly?
Do you have Erectile Dysfunction?
Do you have a low metabolism?
Do you often feel fatigued?
Do you have sore muscles and achy joints?
Do you have heart disease?
What are Lipo (Methionine + Choline)?
These amino acids may help boost the body’s metabolic power.
Example sentence: Lipo (Methionine + Choline) is often used as a supplement to aid in weight loss.
What are the potential benefits of Lipo (Methionine + Choline)?
• Helps stimulate the breakdown of lipids during metabolism
• Reduces the accumulation of excess fat in the liver and other tissues - helps the liver process fatty acids
• Helps release fat deposits in some parts of the body - stomach, inner thighs, neck, buttocks, hips
• Stimulates the mobilization of fatty acids and prevents their deposition in a given part of the body
• Often paired with Vitamin B-12 to increase fat burning capacity and improve energy levels
• Do you have areas of your body with excess fat?
• Do you want to boost your metabolism?
• Are you following a healthy diet and exercise regimen?
Additional information: Lipo (Methionine + Choline) is commonly used in weight loss programs to aid in fat reduction and metabolism boosting.
What is B-1 Thiamine known as?
Anti-stress Vitamin
Helps body make new cells and helps protect immune system
Breaks down simple carbohydrates
What is B-2 Riboflavin known as?
Growth Vitamin
Helps in RBC production
Allows oxygen to be transported and used by the body
Works as an antioxidant, fighting free radicals responsible for inflammation
What is B-3 Niacin known as?
Anti-Cholesterol Vitamin
Helps regulate blood sugar by processing body fat
Helps boost HDL (good cholesterol) - the higher the HDL, the lower the risk of heart disease
What is B-5 Pantothenic Acid known as?
Energy Vitamin
Helps with energy production by breaking down carbs and fat
Helps with generation of sex hormones
Helps promote healthy skin and reduce signs of aging by helping retain moisture
What is B-6 Pyridoxine known as?
Brain Vitamin
Helps regulate mood and may aid in sleep disorders
Essential in producing amino acids, normal brain development, and brain function
Helps alleviate inflammation in autoimmune disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis
Who benefits from B-Complex?
Are you looking to improve your overall health?
Are you hungover?
Do you have Crohn’s Disease?
Do you follow a plant-based diet?
Do you take a ‘statin’ to treat high cholesterol?
Are you actively trying to become pregnant?
Are you transitioning to menopause?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may benefit from B-Complex.
