Thursday, January 24, 2013

Acai is one of nature's richest sources of anthocyanins

Central and South American superfruit that grows in clusters of round, dark purple-to-black, berry-shaped fruits. Used to make juice, ice pops, and herbal supplements.


Acai is one of nature's richest sources of anthocyanins--a type of bioflavonoid. Anthocyanins make up the purple, red, and blue-black pigments found within certain berries, fruits, plants, and flowers.

The fruit of acai also contains protein, fiber, enzymes, vitamin E, amino acids, minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, zinc, and boron), phytosterols, and beneficial fatty acids.

Other names:
Acai-do-baixo Amazonas, Acai-do-para, Acaizeiro, Assai, Palmito acai, Piria
Botanical names:
Euterpe oleracea Mart.


Friday, January 11, 2013

Carnitine aids the transport of fats into the machinery of muscle cells


Carnitine aids the transport of fats into the machinery of muscle cells (mitochondria), where it's burned for fuel. It has been shown in reseach to improve fat loss during exercise and low-carb dieting. Additionally, it enhances recovery and increases the number of testosterone receptors in muscle cells. Carnitine is also as a potent NO booster. 

Take 1,000-3,000 mg in the form of L-carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, L-carnitine-L-tartrate or glycine propionyl-L-carnitine (GPLC) in the morning and with evening meals. Some take their dose pre and post-workout.