Universal
Nutrition Animal Nitro Accelerated Amino Transport System. Aminos are the basic
building blocks of muscle. Aminos can also trigger anabolism, the cornerstone of
muscle growth. As a lifter, you need them, especially the right ones. While
there are nearly two dozen different amino acids, only a select few are
absolutely essential for igniting the anabolic drive, as new research has shown.
Not surprisingly, these required aminos are the same ones found in human muscle
protein. Animal Nitro is the first and only supplement that contains the correct
ratios of those aminos based on human muscle protein itself. This complex of
aminos is appropriately called Human Muscle Protein Complex™ (HMPC™) and
they’re only in Animal Nitro. HMPC™ consists of special “uncoupled”
aminos exclusively – those that are free of the chemical bonds that can limit
maximum utilization. By using only 100% uncoupled aminos in HMPC™, Animal
Nitro delivers a precisely controlled dose of aminos that are “targeted” to
efficiently enter systemic circulation through a novel amino transport system.
Here’s how it works. Each pack consists of a measured 6,000mg dose of
uncoupled aminos (HMPC™). Once ingested, they form a special bolus (a
protective “mass”) that allows them to efficiently bypass the liver. Now
this is vital as the liver captures and catabolizes regular amino acids (like
those found in protein powders such as whey and more conventional amino
supplements) to urea, a waste product. Once safely past the liver, this bolus of
uncoupled aminos enters systemic circulation, where they can exert their
powerful pharmacological actions–vasodilation and anabolism. When combined
with resistance training, Animal Nitro can actually help your body deliver more
nutrients to your working muscles, recover more quickly, and build new muscle
mass by enhancing protein synthesis, improving net muscle protein balance, and
preventing muscle breakdown. Gram for gram, nothing is as pure, as efficient, as
potent, and as effective as Animal Nitro. It’s the gold standard among
amino-based supplements.
Q: What is Human Muscle Protein Complex™?
Q: Does Animal Nitro need to be cycled?
Q: Does Animal Nitro have BCAAs?
Q: Can I use it with my favorite post-training
shake and if so, how?
Q: Does this product Nitro contain any stimulants or
prohormones? Q:
Is taking Animal Nitro pre-training important? Supplement
Facts Serving Size: 2
packs Directions: When
lifting, there is a critical 4-hour anabolic "window of opportunity"
that exists. To take advantage of this window, take 1 pack within 30 minutes following resistance training. For better results, take 2
packs daily --the first immediately before lifting, and the second within 30
minutes after. If you use a post-training protein shake, wait at least another
30-45 minutes after you've taken the pack before drinking your
shake. Always take on an empty stomach, preferably with 8 oz. of
grape or other fruit juice. Warnings: Keep
out of the reach of children. Store in a cool dry place away from excessive
heat, moisture, or sunlight.
Q:
Animal Nitro isn’t cheap. Why is it better than other amino products?
A: Simple. A lot of so-called amino supplements out there are nothing
more than whole, intact protein powders like gelatin, casein and whey punched
into tablets. That’s what makes them cheaper. We think these products could
easily be called “protein tablets”, not “amino tablets”. Now protein
powders are cheaper and digested more quickly than when you turn them into
tablets (tablets can be compressed, full of fillers, and glazed with coatings
that make them harder for the body to absorb). And to top it all off, because of
the extra manufacturing, tabs are pricier than straight powders. So in reality,
you might only take regular amino tablets if you wanted a convenient,
time-released, protein supplement. Now Animal Nitro isn’t a regular amino acid
supplement. It isn’t a whole protein made into capsules. It’s like pure
gold. It consists of individual “uncoupled” aminos that are highly
efficient. It has a specific ratio of essential amino acids called Human Muscle
Protein Complex™ (see below) that is modeled on actual human muscle protein
itself. With protein powders, you can’t fine tune the amino acid profile like
you can with uncoupled aminos. When it came to Animal Nitro, we weren’t
thinking about making a generic amino supplement. We wanted to make the best,
targeted amino acid supplement for specific applications: to help spark
anabolism.
Q: Animal Nitro contains essential aminos. What’s so
special about essential aminos?
A: Essential aminos are those aminos that your body can’t make… You
can only get them through your diet. Essential aminos are important for a couple
of reasons. First, your body can take them and turn them into other
non-essential aminos as needed. Second, many of the essential amino acids can be
used to make energy (useful during dieting) when needed. Third, you can maintain
a net nitrogen balance on essential aminos only–you don’t non-essential
aminos to get into an anabolic state. Fourth, the essential aminos found in
Animal Nitro come in the form of uncoupled aminos. They are free of chemical
bonds and they do not need to be digested. Therefore, they can be rapidly
assimilated, bypass the liver, and enter systemic circulation quickly and
efficiently. When essential aminos come in “uncoupled” forms, they can also
exert pharmacological and physiological effects that plain protein powders
can’t. Fifth, Animal Nitro contains a specific, proven ratio of amino acids.
We just don’t throw them in there. They come in a precise formula that has
been modeled after actual human muscle protein itself. No other amino formula
has this blend of aminos that we call Human Muscle Protein Complex™ (see
below). Finally, research has recently shown that non-essential amino acids are
not required for boosting anabolism via protein synthesis. Only essential aminos
are necessary. So yeah, essential amino acids are just that important.
A: It’s the exclusive profile of amino acids found only in Animal
Nitro. You get the same amino profile that’s found in actual
human muscle protein itself. According to researchers, by matching the types and
ratios of amino acids to human muscle, you can potentially increase the
availability of each individual essential amino acid in proportion to its
requirement for enhancing muscle protein synthesis. In other words, if your
muscles are a hand, then Animal Nitro’s Human Muscle Protein Complex™ is the
glove–the fit between aminos needed by the muscle and aminos provided by
Animal Nitro is that good.
A: No. As an amino acid supplement, it does not have to be
cycled. You can take every day like the Animal Pak if you want. For the best
results, you’d take it on training and non-training days. However, if you’re
trying to stretch it out, it’s definitely better to take it on training days.
We recommend stacking it with Animal Pak.
A: Absolutely. Each pack contains approximately 4600mg of BCAAs. One
interesting thing about Human Muscle Protein Complex™… As you know, we
modeled it after actual human muscle protein. As it turns out, human muscle
protein has roughly a 2:1:1 ratio of leucine:isoleucine:valine. A wealth of
studies have been performed on the benefits of BCAAs specifically and guess
what? The important published studies used the same 2:1:1 ratio of BCAAs as
found in human muscle protein. Coincidence? We don’t think so. Matching the
amino protein profile of an amino supplement to human muscle will yield the best
results according to research. This supplement also contains the proven 2:1:1
ratios of leucine:isoleucine:valine. How’s that for cool?
Q: How does Animal Nitro compare to whey protein?
A: You really can’t compare whey protein and Animal Nitro. You would
use each for different reasons. Whey provides basic aminos needed by the body to
function properly. In this way, whey is a general supplement. Animal Nitro, on
the other hand, is a very targeted supplement, it's is more efficient
and it can help promote anabolism. It should be used pre- and post-training
specifically (though it can also be used throughout the day). According to some
unpublished results, researchers noted that essential amino acids were
incorporated into protein, not catabolized. On the other hand, when 40g of whey
protein was ingested, urea production increased significantly. Urea is the chief
nitrogenous waste of mammals. In short, a lot of whey protein can ultimately
turn into a waste product, urea, whereas essential aminos are used by the body.
Efficiency is one difference. The other main difference is that essential aminos
in “uncoupled” forms can exert specific pharmacological and physiological
benefits.
Q: I’m dieting. Can Animal Nitro help?
A: Yes, it can help whether you’re dieting, bulking or maintaining. For dieters, Animal Nitro can help keep energy levels up as some of the
aminos in Nitro have the ability to be oxidized (used to energy). The aminos in
Animal Nitro can also exert anti-catabolic effects, helping to preserve lean
mass during calorie-restriction. Gainers can also use this supplement so they can get key aminos delivered fast without all the extra calories.
And it won’t leave you feeling full or bloated.
Q: Is 6 grams of aminos enough?
A: Absolutely. In fact, 6 grams is the exact amount, provided the formula
is right. This amount is supported by published studies. Essential aminos are
just that efficient. In one study, 6g of essential amino acids,
orally-delivered, increased protein synthesis by 3.5 times. The key is that you
have the use the right kinds/forms of aminos. You can’t use 6g of a regular,
conventional amino acid supplement and definitely not 6g of a protein powder
like whey. Those won’t cut it. You have to use the right ratios of essential
aminos in uncoupled form. Taking more than 6g won’t help more. In fact,
studies found that more aminos will only get wasted.
A: Yup. When taking Animal Nitro, the trick is to take it on an empty
stomach. You don’t want other aminos and nutrients competing with the special
aminos in Nitro. So pre-training, you can take it right before you
train. Take one pack immediately after training as well. Post-training,
you have the option of taking another packet with water, 8 oz. of juice (like
grape) or a combination of water and 35g of either sucrose, dextrose, or even
maltodextrin. Wait at least another 30 minutes or more before taking your
regular post-training shake. Now some studies suggest that taking essential
amino acids with 35g of sugars can help increase protein synthesis while others
show that the sugars aren’t necessary. Until more definitive research comes
out, we created Animal Nitro so that it would give you the ultimate flexibility.
You can take it with sugars, or you can take it without.
A: No, just vitamin B6, niacin and essential amino acids, along with
arginine. It is not a prohormone product, nor does it contain any stimulants.
A: Yes, taking to lifting can definitely help. Taking
the right amino acids before training can impact the response of anabolic
hormones including testosterone, growth hormone, and insulin. In addition,
researchers found that by taking oral essential aminos before training, this
could result in a greater anabolic response than when taken after training. So
ideally, it would be taken pre- and post-training.
Servings Per Container: 22
Ingredient
Per
2
Packs
Vitamin B6
(pyridoxine HCl)
500
mcg
Niacin (as
niacinamide)
10
mg
Human Muscle
Protein Complex
Arginine
Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Valine 4995
mg
Pro BCAA
Complex
Leucine
Isoleucine
Valine
3500 mg
1690 mg
1815 mg