{"product_id":"first-endurance-optygen-90-count-endurance-supplement","title":"First Endurance Optygen 90 Count Endurance Supplement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"not-in-quickbuy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 productHeadline  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCLINICALLY SHOWN TO INCREASE ENDURANCE \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOptygen is designed to improve oxygen utilization, reduce lactic acid, increase VO2Max, and allow the body to adapt to high levels of physical stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePERFORMANCE BENEFITS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves Endurance and Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases Time to Exhaustion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances ATP Energy Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block-text align-left\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"majortitle h1-style in-content\"\u003eYOUR INNER DRIVE HAS MET ITS MATCH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two main adaptogens in Optygen were first used by Tibetan Sherpas to help them climb Mount Everest. Optygen utilizes these unique adaptogens because clinical research on elite endurance athletes has shown them to increase oxygen utilization, increase the body’s ability to adapt to high levels of physical stress, increase anaerobic threshold and reduce lactic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA study done by South Dakota State University showed Optygen reduces cortisol levels (the primary stress hormone) by 26%. Chronically elevated cortisol levels can prevent an athlete from recovering, increase the risks of overtraining and suppress the immune system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother study done at Luther College showed endurance athletes who used Optygen increased time to lactate threshold by 42%. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects on highly trained distance runners of Optygen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough changes in performance variables (VO2 max, hemoglobin, serum ferritin and salivary cortisol) were similar between groups, \u003cstrong\u003etime to onset of lactate threshold was nearly 42% greater\u003c\/strong\u003e in E=experimental vs C=control group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-id-16630136903d277ad8-1\" class=\"column column--full block-id-16630136903d277ad8-1 cc-fade-in-up cc-animate-init -in cc-animate-complete\" data-cc-animate=\"cc-fade-in-up\" data-cc-animate-delay=\"0.3s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"align-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptygen works on three different levels all working synergistically with the goal of increasing endurance. Endurance is defined as your ability to perform work over a period of time where there is oxygen delivered to the muscles. There are three critical components necessary to increase your endurance capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. EFFICIENT OXYGEN TRANSFER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodiola and Cordyceps are the key ingredients in Optygen. Clinical research on elite athletes has shown both these adaptogenic herbs increase oxygen utilization, increase the body’s ability to adapt to high levels of physical stress, increase anaerobic threshold and reduce lactic acid. These herbs are both found and cultivated in Tibet. Clinical studies on Cordyceps have shown it increases endurance. In a 1998 study, Dr. Edmond Burke demonstrated how these two adaptogenic herbs improve the efficiency of oxygen transfer in the cell leading to improvements in oxygen uptake and VO2max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. ATP PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndurance athlete’s VO2max is directly proportional to their ability to efficiently produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). Clinical research has shown that endurance athletes diminish their ATP stores in exhaustive exercise, which can lead to a reduction in aerobic metabolism and endurance. Since ATP is the final step in aerobic energy production, it’s critical that the nutrients feeding the ATP cycle are readily available. Calcium pyruvate, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, adenosine and d-ribose all play critical roles in glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, leading to efficient ATP production. Optygen’s proprietary ATPro™ matrix of five key nutrients is designed to assure ATP production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. EFFICIENT GLUCOSE METABOLISM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Optygen formula utilizes chromium for its ability to break down fuel. Chromium is an essential trace mineral that aids in glucose metabolism, regulation of insulin levels, and maintenance of healthy blood levels of cholesterol and other lipids. Chromium forms part of a compound in the body known as Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF), which is involved in regulating the actions of insulin in maintaining blood sugar levels and, possibly, in helping to control appetite. It’s critical that any drink, bar or meal consumed prior to a race or exercise gets broken down efficiently in order to maximize your fuel delivery. Insulin spikes or lack of insulin response can cause the nutrients to either be rushed into your bloodstream too quickly or not quickly enough. Chromium regulates this nutrient breakdown so you have equal and sustained nutrient delivery to the working muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-id-54d7362c-a5f1-41fe-925f-8db45fa6d8c8\" class=\"column column--half block-id-54d7362c-a5f1-41fe-925f-8db45fa6d8c8 cc-fade-in-up cc-animate-init -in cc-animate-complete\" data-cc-animate=\"cc-fade-in-up\" data-cc-animate-delay=\"0.45s\" style=\"transition-delay: 0.45s;\" data-mce-style=\"transition-delay: 0.45s;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lightly-spaced-row-above\"\u003eSUPPLEMENT FACTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoading Phase: Take six (6) capsules every morning for (7) days.\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Phase: After loading phase, take three (3) capsules every morning.\u003cbr\u003eSupplement Facts\u003cbr\u003eServing Size: 3 Capsules\u003cbr\u003eAmount Per Serving     %DV\u003cbr\u003eChromium (as Chromium nicotinate glycine chelate)**     200mcg     167%\u003cbr\u003eRhodiola extract (Rhodiola rosea)(root)(5% rosavins)     300mg     *\u003cbr\u003eCordyceps (from Cs-4 Paecilomyces hepiali and Cordyceps militaris extracts) (mycelia biomass)     1000mg     *\u003cbr\u003eATProTM Matrix (Calcium Pyruvate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Ribose)     800mg     *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Daily Value Not Established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther Ingredients: Gelatin capsule. 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