Primal N2O: The Final Pre-Workout Solution
Primal N2O, The Final Pre-Workout Solution, features scientifically-proven
ingredients that support increased performance, promote skin-stretching muscle
pumps, and support lean mass gains. Primal N2O contains synergistic ingredients
that work together to take your training and results to the next level and
beyond. This scientifically advanced formula has been clinically shown to:
- Support increased performance and lean mass gains.
- Support increased blood flow and amino acid delivery to skeletal muscle,
leading to increased protein synthesis
- Support increased energy and mental focus while delaying fatigue, allowing
you to workout harder and longer.
- Speed recovery.
- Enhance ATP production and support cell volumization.
- Support optimal growth hormone levels
N20 Drive™ Blend
(Creatine Monohydrate, Di Creatine Malate)
Creatine is used in the high-energy phosphate or ATP-PCr system to regenerate
ATP. ATP, the body's main source of energy, is a molecule of adenosine (adenine
+ the sugar ribose) linked to three phosphate molecules by high-energy bonds.
Breaking of the two outer bonds results in the release of energy.
When the most outer bond is broken, the energy is released and ADP and Pi
are left behind. Creatine, which is bonded to a phosphate ion, transfers
energy to the ADP and Pi molecule by breaking its own bond. This regenerates
the ATP molecule, which means one now has more energy to use. Skeletal muscle
has a limited storage of creatine. Therefore supplementing with creatine
increases your ability to form ATP and therefore increases the available
energy for exercise (Casey et al. 1996 & 2000). Creatine has been shown
to:
Increase muscle size and strength (Willoughby, 2001)
Increase power output (Becque, 2000)
Increase high-intensity exercise performance (Tarnopolsky, 2000)
Increase work capacity (Rico-Sanz, 2000)
Creatine is one of the most scientifically proven-effective supplements on
the market, with creatine monohydrate being the form used in most studies.
CreaPrime™ Blend
Citrulline Malate, L-Arginine Alpha KetoGlutarate 2:1, (Di-L-Arginine)-L-Malate,
Citric Acid, (Di-L-Arginine) Orotate
The rate-limiting step of amino acid uptake into skeletal muscle is the transportation
of the amino acids through the blood to the skeletal muscle, which is governed
by blood flow (Wolfe, 2004). NO vasodilates blood vessels, thereby increasing
blood flow. This increase when combined with exercises means greater blood
flow and greater amino acid deliver and uptake in the working skeletal muscle.
Exercise itself results in an increase in NO production, and the increased
blood flow created by exercise is believed to be linked to the increase in
protein synthesis post workout (Douglas et al., 2004). Di-Arginine Orotate,
AAKG, Di-Arginine Malate, and Citrulline Malate all increase NO production
and blood flow to skeletal muscle.
Citrulline-Malate has been shown to increase the rate of oxidative ATP production
during exercise and the rate of phosphocreatine replenishment post exercise
(Bendahan, 2002). Increasing the rate of ATP production during exercise would
increase performance and energy.
Citrulline-Malate also has anti-fatigue properties due to its ability to
decrease ammonia levels and prevent against metabolic acidosis (Callis, 1991).
Decreasing the sensation of fatigue would allow one to workout harder and
longer, and thereby burn more calories and lose more fat.
Both Citric Acid and Malic Acid (Malate) are intermediates in the Kreb's
cycle, which produces ATP. Adding citric acid and malic acid to N20 aids
in ATP production.
H-Primer Blend
(Beta-Alanine, NAC)
Beta-Alanine
It has been shown that skeletal muscle carnosine levels are correlated with
performance during high-intensity exercise (Suzuki, 2002). Carnosine is an
important metabolic buffer in skeletal muscle (Suzuki, 2002), which means
it helps maintain the acid-base balance in the presence of high H+ concentrations.
High levels of H+ during exercise cause fatigue and decrease performance.
Beta-alanine is one of the two amino acids (histidine being the other) that
makes up the dipeptide carnosine (L-beta-alanyl-L-histidine). Growing research
shows Beta-alanine to be a very effective performance enhancers and lean
mass building supplement. Research shows:
Beta-Alanine availability is the limiting factor in muscle carnosine synthesis
(Hill, 2007).
Muscle carnosine levels were higher after 10 weeks of beta-alanine supplementation
than after 4 weeks, showing that beta-alanine’s effects are best experienced
over long term supplementation (Hill, 2007).
Beta-alanine supplementation increases total work done during aerobic exercise
(Hill, 2007).
Beta-alanine enhances endurance performance (Zoeller, 2006)
Beta-Alanine delays the onset of neuromuscular fatigue (Stout, 2006)
Adding beta-alanine to creatine supplementation leads to greater increases
in lean mass than creatine alone (Hoffman, 2006).
It is clear that current research shows Beta-Alanine to be an effective performance
enhancer and enhances lean mass gains when combined with creatine.
NAC
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is derived from the non-essential amino acid cysteine.
Because cysteine is very unstable, supplementing with NAC allows one to get
the benefits of cysteine. NAC is an antioxidant itself (Aruoma, 1989) and
is also used to synthesize the antioxidant glutathoine. Glutathione is a
powerful antioxidant and also regenerates vitamin C and E (Bounous, 1999)
Since intense exercise depletes glutathione (Sen, 1999), supplementation
of NAC can is beneficial to increase glutathione levels. Oxidative stress
caused by free radicals (H+), causes fatigue and muscular soreness. Supplementing
with NAC will enhance athletic performance by scavenging these free radicals
(Lands, 1999).
BrainDrive Blend
(N-Acetyl Tyrosine, ALCAR, Caffeine)
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acids used to make the catecholamine neurotransmitters
dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, thyroid hormones, and the skin
pigment melanin. Stress, such as exercise, depletes the amount of dopamine
and norepinephrine in the brain. Tyrosine supplementation has been shown
- Decrease the negative effects of stress (Banderet, 1989)
- Decrease fatigue and increase cognitive performance (Neri, 1995)
- Decrease cardiovascular stress and enhance cognitive activity (Dollins,
1995)
ALCAR
The amino acid L-Carnitine plays a vital role in energy metabolism, specifically
the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria where they can be oxidized.
ALCAR is the acetylated form of carnitine and is the most popular form of
supplemental carnitine. ALCAR is a potent antioxidant shown to have anti-aging,
cardio-protective, cognitive enhancing, and adaptogen properties. ALCAR
increases exercise performance by
Increasing fat oxidation (Hongu, 2003)
Decreasing muscle soreness (Giamberardino, 1996)
Decreasing lactic acid accumulation (Siliprandi, 1990).
Caffeine
Caffeine, a plant alkaloid belonging to the drug class methylxanthines and
is found in natural sources such as coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans,
and other plants, is the world’s most widely used stimulant. Caffeine
is a Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant shown to delay fatigue and improve
cognitive performance.
Caffeine acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist. Adenosine decreases the
release of stimulatory/excitatory neurotransmitters (i.e. norepinephrine
[NE]). Therefore, blocking the adenosine receptor allows a greater excitation
to occur by increasing NE’s ability to activate the adrenergic receptors.
Caffeine inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE), causing a build-up of cAMP levels
and greater effect of NE on fatty acid lipolysis. PDE blunts lipolysis; therefore
inhibiting PDE allows lipolysis to proceed at an accelerated rate. The end
result is there are more fatty acids available for oxidation after consumption
of caffeine, which is one of the ways caffeine is believes to increase performance.
D,L-Phenylalanine
D,L-Phenylalanine is a 50/50 mix of D-Phenylalanine and L-Phenylalanine.
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid while D-Phenylalanine is a non-protein
amino acid that is not used in protein synthesis. Phenylalanine can be metabolized
to PEA and is also a precursor for norepinephrine and dopamine.
B-Vitamins
(50mg B6, 50mg B5, 100 mcg B12, 75mg Niacin)
The B vitamins are essential to whole body energy metabolism, We included
the B vitamins in N20 to ensure your body has what it needs to perform at
its full potential.
Wrap-Up
Primal N20 is formulated to allow you to increase the intensity of your workouts
while delaying fatigue, which results in greater progress being made. Primal
N20 increases energy production and power output, decreases H+ accumulation
and fatigue, and increases blood flow and the deliver of amino acids to skeletal
muscle, making it an all-in-one pre-workout powerhouse. We highly recommend
combining 1 serving of Primal N20 with 1 serving of Primal EAA 15-20 minutes
pre-workout to give your body eveything it needs to perform and progress
like never before.
Primal N2O Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Scoops
Servings Per Container 20
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin B3(Niacinimide) 75mg
Vitamin B5(Pantethenic Acid) 50mg
Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine HCL) 50mg
Vitamin B12(Methylcobalamin) 100mcg
Primal N20™ Proprietary Blend 16,200mg
N20Drive™ Blend 8,250mg
(Citrulline Malate, L-Arginine Alpha KetoGlutarate 2:1, (Di-L-Arginine)-L-Malate,
Citric Acid, (Di-L-Arginine) Orotate)
CreaPrime™ Blend 2,500mg
(Creatine Monohydrate, DiCreatine Malate)
H-Primer™ Blend 2,500mg
(Beta-Alanine, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine)
BrainDrive™ Blend 2,450mg
(Acetyl-L-Carnitine, N-Acetyl-Tyrosine, Caffeine (USP), DL Phenylalanine)
Primal N2O Other Ingredients
Natural And Artificial Flavors, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Yellow #5
Primal N2O Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, take one serving 30-45 minutes before workout
