FIRE START™ - RUSH OF ENERGY FOR YOUR BODY!

Intense physical exertion is an immense metabolic challenge for the body as it requires efficient functioning of various biochemical pathways involved in the process of energy acquisition, required in quantities even 20-30 times greater than at rest. Carbohydrates (and more precisely glucose) are the main source of energy in all types of physical activities. Source of energy in the body for working muscles:

• muscle glycogen, an abundant source of energy during workouts of up to several dozen minutes,
• hepatic glycogen, the main source of glucose during long-lasting physical exercise of moderate intensity.

Glycogen reserves are successively depleted during workouts. When the duration of physical activity with moderate intensity is significantly prolonged, the free fatty acids, from the degrading of adipose tissue, take over as the main source of energy for the working muscles.

In order to maintain high intensity of physical performance, sportsmen are recommended to take in carbohydrates during exercise (1, 2) which is especially important during workouts longer than 1 hour. In such case sportsmen should consume carbohydrates in about 0.7 g/kg bw/h, and the recommended carbohydrate consumption level for professional sportsmen, experiencing additionally high physical stress, may be as much as 90 g/h (during workouts longer than 2 hours). Studies show also that carbohydrates should be taken in as a mixture of glucose and fructose which significantly increases the rate of exogenous carbohydrate oxidation and physical performance (3) compared to carbohydrates which provide only glucose (4, 5, 6).  


ADVANCED COMPLEX OF ENERGY-RICH INGREDIENTS!

FIRE START™ energy gel:

• perfect concentrated source of energy designed for physically active people to be used during prolonged physical activity

Fig. 1. The rate of oxidation of carbohydrates (glucose + fructose) in terms of their supplied quantities during moderate physical exercise.
Adapted from: Pfeiffer B. Carbohydrate intake and metabolism during prolonged endurance exercise. PhD Thesis. The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences. The University of Birmingham. May 2010

• 1 serving contains as much as 45 g pure carbohydrates from as many as 5 sources with different absorption kinetics, composed of glucose and fructose, supporting energy generation in anaerobic processes.

Fig. 2. Glucose blood level during 3-hour cycling period with 50% Wmax in a group of people receiving carbohydrates (yellow) and placebo (blue)

Adapted from: Stellingwerff T. et al., Plugers Arch. 2007; 454(4): 635-647.
 

• MCT oil - ultra-concentration energy - source of twice as much energy compared to energy derived from the same quantity of carbohydrates. Triglycerides composed of medium-chain fatty acids, which on absorption in the digestive system may be used much more rapidly by the working muscles (compared to normal-chain fatty acids) are substrates for energy generation in aerobic processes. Studies show that short-term intake of small quantities of MCT oil may reduce the blood level of lactic acid and subjective fatigue level, thus prolonging effective workout to a significant extent.

  Fig. 3. The duration of physical exertion up to the onset of fatigue with 80% VO2 (as continuation after 40 min with 60% VO2); MCT - triglycerides with medium-chain fatty acids, LCT - triglycerides with long-chain fatty acids.
Adapted from: Nosaka N, Suzuki Y, Nagatoishi A, Kasai M, Wu J, Taguchi M. Effect of ingestion of medium-chain triacylglycerols on moderate- and high-intensity exercise in recreational athletes. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2009 Apr; 55(2):120-5.
 

• Beta-alanin - one of the essential substances preventing decrease in intracellular pH which may have a negative impact on the efficiency of ATP formation, thus reducing the level of physical performance.

Fig. 4. Changes in workout capacity in a 6-week cycle for a group receiving supplementation in the form of beta-alanin (gold) and without supplementation (blue).
Adapted from: Smith AE et al. Effects of β-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2009;6:5-5.
 

• Glucuronolactone - takes part in detoxificatin of the body (8), while acting synergistically with beta-alanine.
  
  

• Caffeine - increases the speed of signal transmission in the nervous system and strength of muscle contraction, with highly lower frequency of stimulation, additionally reduces the use of glycogen reserves in the body, instead accelerating the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue. This profile of effects brings significant advantages, especially during endurance exercises, and their duration is limited with the level of glycogen reserves in the body (9).

Fig. 5. The distance covered at 10-min intervals during simulation of a soccer match for a group receiving supplementation in the form of caffeine (3 mg/kg bw, gold) and without supplementation (blue)
Adapted from: Del Coso J et al. Effects of a Caffeine-Containing Energy Drink on Simulated Soccer Performance. PLoS ONE 7(2): e31380, 2012.
 

• The other ingredients of the product show synergistic effects in supporting intense work of the nervous system (including magnesium) or a conversion of carbohydrates and proteins (B-group vitamins), and antioxidants (vitamin C, E) help to protect cellular proteins against degrading effects of free radicals which are generated in large quantities during prolonged physical activity. 

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE, RELY ON THE BEST QUALITY!

References:
1. ACSM. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2009;41(3):709-731.
2. Jeukendrup A. Carbohydrate feeding during exercise. Eur J Sport Sci 2008 March 2008;8(2):77-86.
3. Currell K, Jeukendrup A. Superior endurance performance with ingestion of multiple transportable carbohydrates. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2008 Feb;40(2):275-81.
4. Jeukendrup A, Moseley L, Mainwaring G, Samuels S, Perry S, CH M. Exogenous carbohydrate oxidation during ultraendurance exercise. J Appl Physiol 2006;100 1134-41.
5. Wallis G, Rowlands D, Shaw C, Jentjens R, Jeukendrup A. Oxidation of combined ingestion of maltodextrins and fructose during exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2005;37(3):426-32.
6. Jentjens RL, Jeukendrup AE. High rates of exogenous carbohydrate oxidation from a mixture of glucose and fructose ingested during prolonged cycling exercise. Br J Nutr 2005 Apr;93(4):485-92.
7. Nosaka N, Suzuki Y, Nagatoishi A, Kasai M, Wu J, Taguchi M. Effect of ingestion of medium-chain triacylglycerols on moderate- and high-intensity exercise in recreational athletes. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2009 Apr;55(2):120-5.
8. Tamura S, Tsutsumi S, Ito H, Nakai K, Masuda M.. Effects of glucuronolactone and the other carbohydrates on the biochemical changes produced in the living body of rats by hard exercise. Jpn J Pharmacol. 1968 Mar;18(1):30-8.
Tarnopolsky MA. Caffeine and endurance performance. Sports Med. 1994 Aug;18(2):109-25

ENDURANCE SPORT™ - THE SECRET OF CHAMPIONS!

Ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup, water, glucose syrup, collagen hydrolysate, taurine, L-carnitine-L-tartrate, 0,6% palm oil medium-chain triglycerides oil (MCT oil); acidity regulators - citric acid, malic acid, sodium citrates; magnesium salts of citric acid, 0,3% beta-alanine, thickener – sodium carboxy methyl cellulose; flavourings, preservatives - sorbic acid, sodium benzoate; sodium chloride, emulsifier - lecithins (from soy), glucuronolactone, caffeine, DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate – vit. E, nicotinamide – niacin, thiamine hydrochloride - vit. B1, cyanocobalamin – vit. B12, colours: carotenes, carmines, riboflavins (for orange flavour), carmines (for cherry flavour).

Nutrition information	1  sachet (80 g)	2  sachets (160 g)	Per 100 g
Energy	847 kJ/ 199 kcal	1693 kJ/ 399 kcal	1058 kJ/249 kcal
Fat of which saturates	0,6 g 0,5 g	1,1 g 1,0 g	0,7 g 0,6 g
Carbohydrates of which sugars	44 g 32 g	89 g 64 g	55 g 40 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g
Protein	4,2 g	8,4 g	5,2 g
Salt	2,7 g	5,4 g	3,4 g
Vitamin B1	0,55 mg (50%*)	1,1 mg (100%*)	0,69 mg (63%*)
Niacin (mg NE)	8 mg (50%*)	16 mg (100%*)	10 mg (63%*)
Vitamin E	6 mg (50%*)	12 mg (100%*)	7,5 mg (63%*)
Vitamin B12	1,25 µg (50%*)	2,5 µg (100%*)	1,56 µg (63%*)
Magnesium	57 mg (15%*)	114 mg (30%*)	71 m (19%*)
Sodium	1,1 g	2,1 g	1,3 g
Taurine	1000 mg	2000 mg	1250 mg
L-carnitine	600 mg	1200 mg	750 mg
MCT oil	500 mg	1000 mg	625 mg
Beta-alanine	250 mg	500 mg	313 mg
Glucuronolactone	75 mg	150 mg	94 mg
Caffeine	50 mg	100 mg	62,5 mg

*NRV - nutrient reference values

Product designed for physically active people exposed to prolonged or intense workout.

Recommended use: Take 1 - 2 sachets daily depending on the intensity of training.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended.

Warning: Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women (caffeine content: 50 mg/ 1 sachet = 80 g, 100 mg/ 2 sachets = 160 g). The product should not be taken by breast-feeding women and by people with heart conditions, hypertension and hypersensitive to any of the constituents of the product. Keep out of reach of children.