Bulk Nutrition Powders are a new addition to the Planetary Nutrition product line. Bulk Nutrition Powders provide the same quality ingredients while offering a less-expensive alternative to pre-manufactured products. In addition to being more cost-effective when purchased as discount bulk powders, certain supplements, such as Creatine Ethyl Ester, Citrulline Malate, and Taurine do not require encapsulation, as they are their taste is tolerable and they are highly soluble in water or your favorite pre/post workout drink. Other, less palatable or less soluble bulk nutrition powders can be custom-compounded with other powders, or encapsulated on their own with a “Cap-M-Quick” capsule machine and empty capsules. Bulk powder supplements can be easily measured out using standard measuring spoons, or even “pinch, smidge, dash” spoons, which measure out 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 teaspoon increments, and can be purchased at any Walmart or kitchen supply store.
Empty capsules allow you to fill your own powders at desired potencies, and avoid tablet binders and fillers. Buying powdered vitamins and filling your own capsules can save up to 50% off most retail prices
Use Cap - M - Quick Capsule Filler to fill your own capsules with powdered herbs or vitamins.
Of the eight essential amino acids that cannot be produced by the body, the three branched-chain aminos Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine are of key importance. Based on their unique structure, activity, storage and metabolism, BCAA's have become a staple in the lives of many athletes and physically active individuals. They account for nearly 1/3 of the amino acids in muscle protein, and play a number of key roles in the repair and growth of muscle tissues.*
NOW® AAKG contains Arginine, a conditionally essential amino acid that has a number of vital roles in human biochemistry. Arginine plays a pivotal role in the urea cycle, helping to rid the body of excess ammonia. This amino acid is also important in protein synthesis as well as for the support of healthy immune function. NOW® AAKG has paired Arginine with Alpha-Ketoglutarate, another key player in amino acid metabolism, as well as in energy production.
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) is a non-essential amino acid found mainly in the human brain and eyes. It is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which means it regulates brain and nerve cell activity by inhibiting the number of neurons firing in the brain. GABA is referred to as the "brain's natural calming agent". By inhibiting over-stimulation of the brain, GABA may help promote relaxation and ease nervous tension.* NOW provides only the naturally occurring L-form as found in food and in the body.
Commonly found in a variety of meats, dairy products and eggs, the amino acid Taurine can be obtained from the diet in minimal amounts. Unfortunately, physical activity depletes our Taurine reserves faster than most people can produce it. As a result, vegetarians, athletes and individuals lacking meat in their diets are at the greatest risk for deficiency, and stand to benefit the most from supplementing this life-crucial nutrient. As a catalyst to general amino acid efficiency as well as one of the most abundant amino acids in the human body, Taurine has a number of useful health benefits. As a key constituent of bile acids, it helps the body absorb other nutrients with greater ease while moderating healthy cellular activity. It has also been known to exhibit antioxidant properties that may help protect macular regions of the eye.* At the end of the day NOW® Taurine Pure Powder is an outstanding all-around supplement.
CoQ10 is a vitamin-like compound that is produced naturally in the human body and is also found in most living organisms. It is also called ubiquinone, a combination of quinone, a type of coenzyme, and ubiquitous, meaning it exists everywhere in the human body. CoQ10 plays an important role in your body’s energy production and is an essential component of the mitochondria, where it helps to metabolize fats and carbohydrates and maintain cell membrane flexibility. CoQ10 is also involved in the production of several key enzymes that are used to create ATP, which is burned by your body for energy, and in the energy transfer between mitochondria and cells. Without CoQ10, you would not be able to function
Primaforce CEE contains Creatine Ethyl Ester, lab tested for potency and purity. Creatine has clinically shown to increase lean muscle mass, improve performance in high-intensity exercise, maximize energy levels and strength gains, and speed recovery. Primaforce CEE is an advanced form of creatine that utilizes ethyl ester technology which can potentially lead to improved absorption, less bloat and minimal water retention.