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APS Nutrition’s Mesomorph® does this and so much more. With its extreme energy igniting, vein blasting, and fatigue fighting power formula, Mesomorph® is the new King of concentrated preworkout performance supplements. Want more? Mesomorph® uses focus and energy boosters to ensure that your workout and training reaches its maximum performance potential. This complete preworkout energy matrix is the only product on the market to deliver full clinical doses of its state of the art ingredients. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newest additions to the legendary power of Mesomorph are 2-Aminoisoheptane and Geranium Extract. These two wunderkinds are the backbone of explosive energy and lasting endurance. 2-Aminoisoheptane provides complete next level energy and performance enhancement to ensure your training is maximized all day long. In addition Mesomorph® utilizes premium ingredients like Creatine Nitrate, Creatinol-O-Phosphate, Beta Alanine and pre-workout powerhouse Citrulline Malate. According to a study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles, Creatine Nitrate is 1000% more water soluble than either Creatine Monohydrate or other creatine derivatives. Unmatched water solubility ensures better absorption and absolutely none of the traditional side effects of Creatine Monohydrate supplementation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith smooth delivering, focus enhancing, muscle blasting active ingredients, Mesomorph® contains up to 4 times more muscle-building, skin stretching, energy-igniting active ingredients over other leading brands. 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Arimigen™ is a multi-pathway formulation that minimizes or eliminates the undesirable effects associated with an estrogen dominant environment. Arimigen™ maintains the correct testosterone to estrogen ratios that yield the benefits associated with normal estrogen levels. Arimigen™ acts as an anti-aromatase agent and is thus a powerful elevator of total testosterone and maximum liberator of free testosterone. This one-of-a- kind formulation is exclusively manufactured by APS and aggressively combats heightened estrogen levels that can come with elevated testosterone. *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSUPPLEMENT FACTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/7489\/files\/arimigen_large.png?10323656229900534673\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTHE SCIENCE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArimigen™ allows the user to get the anabolic benefits of increased testosterone levels without the negative side-effects of estrogen (the downside of elevated testosterone), water retention and unattractive body-weight accumulation that usually accompany elevated levels of testosterone in the body. Arimigen™ is appropriately used when using substantial amounts of aromatizing hormones or prohormones. Arimigen™ also works by metabolizing active estrogens into inactive estrogen metabolites, blocking estrogen at the actual estrogen receptor site in male breast tissue, and by freeing excess estrogen from the body. Arimigen™ also will help to down regulate SHBG (Sex hormone-binding globulin) and therefore known to support increased FREE testosterone levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arimigen™ proprietary formula was developed by combining naturally occurring aromatase inhibitors and inhibitors of the action of SHBG. The dietary supplement Arimigen™ is a multi-pathway agent that exerts its influence by blocking various stages in the aromatase process and by inhibiting SHBG's action; an activity not clearly addressed by any of the aromatase inhibiting or anti-estrogen products. Further, it appears that use of Arimigen™ may result in long-term blocking of selective anabolic estrogen receptors and\/or inhibition of selective estrogen signaling. This activity has not been addressed by any known dietary supplements or pharmacological agents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArimigen™ acts as an Elevator of total testosterone and liberator of free testosterone. As a powerful aromatase inhibitor, Arimigen™ also possesses notable testosterone stimulating properties. The aromatase inhibiting action reduces the signal that estrogen sends to the brain to suppress endogenous testosterone production (estrogen is a main feedback signal to control the release of testosterone, thus increasing the testicular output of testosterone). Arimigen™ thus assists in resetting the body's level of its own natural testosterone production by regulating the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis (HPTA), which constantly adjusts the body's production of testosterone to maintain target blood levels. Continued use of Arimigen™ results in not only a significant reduction in the production of estrogen, but also a corresponding substantial increase in endogenous testosterone. Only Arimigen™ addresses all possible channels to estrogen maintenance and free testosterone elevation, which means optimal hormonal levels for muscle building and dry, hard physique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArimigen™ is based primarily on the testosterone, LH, FSH, libido and lean mass extreme stimulatory compound referred to as ‘Akarkara’ in Anacyclus pyrethrum, the information has been widely recognized in the Ayurvedic system of Indian medicine for over 2 centuries. Not a “discovery” for us, more of an advanced understanding was accomplished with patience on our part. Our testing, research and patience paid off by allowing us to release of Arimigen™ with a multi-independent study validated extract that \u003cstrong\u003eoutperformed the other common extract on the market by over 71% for mass gain!\u003c\/strong\u003e Arimigen™ also contains a \"supporting cast\" of ingredients that have individually been shown to support inhibition of excessive estrogen formation that make Arimigen™ truly revolutionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first of these ingredients is an extract derived from the leaves of Brassaiopsis glomerulata (standardized to 6ß-hydroxystimasta-4- en-3-one and N-benzoyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester). APS’s unique extraction process of this plant results an extract that produce 13 isolated estrogen-modulating compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned above, the attractive effect of Brassaiopsis glomerulata extract is due to its aromatase inhibition property. Aromatase is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the last steps of biosynthesis of estrogens (estrone and estradiol) from androgens (androstenedione and testosterone). Inhibition of aromatase has been shown to reduce estrogen production throughout the body to nearly undetectable levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/7489\/files\/ARIMIGEN_09c86494-ddcc-4f62-bb5f-d0f34123edb8.png?4199550805568428710\" width=\"411\" height=\"83\"\u003eBodybuilders that take anabolic ingredients often use aromatase inhibitors in order to minimize or avoid estrogenic effects. Aromatase inhibitors can prevent elevated levels of testosterone from being converted to excess estrogen and have also been shown to reverse age-related decline in testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArimigen™ also contains a 98% highly purified version of Chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) which is the name of a monoflavone extracted from a plant called \"Passiflora caerulea\". Flavones, a group of compounds found in many different plants, are known to have numerous therapeutic effects. Of all the unique biological activities, Chrysin has generated the most interest as an aromatase inhibitor, which has also been shown to control estrogen through modulation of estrogen metabolism. In the May ’96 issue of \u003cem\u003eMuscle Media 2000\u003c\/em\u003e, the late Dan Duchaine, known as the “steroid guru,” discussed a substance that he dubbed “Flavone-X.” Duchaine claimed that Flavone-X, which was a natural flavone existing in plants, could boost testosterone an average of 20 to 30 percent.  It turned out that Flavone-X was actually an esoteric substance called chrysin. A study had been published that compared the activity of a number of natural flavonoids and flavones to the drug Cydadren in their ability to inhibit the enzyme aromatase, which works by converting androgens, including testosterone, into estrogen. Blocking the effect of aromatase would not only lower estrogen levels but also boost testosterone. Elevated estrogen in the blood sends an inhibitory message to the pituitary gland in the brain, which responds by lowering the output of gonadatropins, hormones that stimulate the body’s testosterone production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs most of you know this was one of Duchain's only \"misses\" when it came to finding innovative compounds....\u003cstrong\u003ebut was it? \u003c\/strong\u003eIn Human tissue experiments with this monoflavone demonstrated the ability to limit aromatase activity. Aromatase is an enzyme that is found in various tissues within the body and is responsible for the conversion of androstenedione and testosterone into estrogen. This conversion is utilized by the body to keep Testosterone: Estrogen ratios in balance. When athletes are in quest of increasing lean body mass, maximizing serum testosterone levels is of paramount concern. In the study that compared natural flavonoids to cytadren, chrysin came out on top, actually showing effects against aromatase that were superior to the potent drug. The problem was, it was an in vitro, or isolated-cell, study. The question then became, How well does chrysin work in the body? Humans had unknowingly been consuming chrysin, since it’s found naturally in honey, propolis and in the passion flower plant, but initial animal-based and later human studies proved to be disappointing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s clear that chrysin seemed to work better in a test tube than it does in the human body. The reason for that was due to the difficulty in absorbing chrysin into the body. That was when the supplement industry gave up on Chrysin — but not APS researchers who were big fans of Duchaine's and saw him develop a novel delivery system with DMSO for Finaplex pellets, which was definitely ahead of his time in delivery systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE KEY TO CHRYSIN'S SUCCESS OR FAILURE IS ALL IN THE DELIVERY! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether a man's sex hormones are out of whack because of father time, or because of a self-inflicted blast of anabolic steroids, maintaining elevated levels of testosterone, while minimizing the production of estradiol and DHT, is one of the most important steps men can take to remain healthy, improve performance, and keep hard-earned muscle intact. Arimigen will help to restore healthy testosterone to estradiol ratios, or can be used by a bodybuilder looking for an estrogen-squashing, testosterone-unleashing, muscle-building supplement for the anabolic support required to achieve a hard, lean physique!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrysin is a well studied nutraceutical and its benefits greatly depend on its solubilization (bioaccessibility) and subsequent absorption through cell lining so that it can reach lymphatic systemic\/general circulation. Unfortunately, Chrysin has low water solubility and undergoes rapid metabolism on oral delivery. Lipids have shown to affect the absorption of poorly soluble nutraceuticals such as Chrysin by enhancing solubilization in the intestinal milieu through alterations to the composition and character of the colloidal environment – e.g. vesicles, mixed micelles when delivered orally. The presence of lipids in the GI tract stimulates the contraction of gall bladder. This leads to the release of biliary and pancreatic secretions such as phospholipids (PL), cholesterol (Ch), pancreatic lipase and other enzymes. PL and Ch form intestinal mixed micelles which increase the solubilization of lipophilic bioactives. In addition, the digestion of lipids leads to the formation of free fatty acids and monoglycerides, these along with biliary compounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand emulsifiers or co-solvents used in formulation, aid in the formation of mixed micelles, micelles, liposomes and vesicles which further prevent the precipitation of lipophilic bioactives and increase their solubilization. The solubilized bioactives are easily absorbed through the intestinal cell wall. Thus this mechanism directly affects the bioavailability of lipophilic bioactives by increasing its bioaccessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPS Researchers studied three types of lipid based delivery systems were evaluated for increasing bioaccessibility of Chrysin. 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Unfortunately, 99% of all products on the US market contain little if any Protodioscin! This is important because Protodioscin is the active constituent in tribulus terrestris that is responsible for stimulating the Luteinizing Hormone and ultimately raising testosterone levels (naturally). Protodioscin is the compound in tribulus proven in Bulgaria and Russia to Increase LH and Testosterone levels. 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(It boosts sex drive, too.) Surprisingly, however, very few companies tout the active ingredient most responsible for Tribulus’s LH-boosting benefit which is a potent steroidal saponin called protodioscin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have assumed that any old Tribulus terrestris, would provide you with all the benefits associated with Tribulus 1500™. That’s a major problem because Tribulus terrestris has been confused with the likes of Tribulus 1500™ for several years. But they are not the same thing… not even close. Tribulus 1500™ contains Protodioscin and Furastanol Saponins NOT just saponins as 99% of the products on the market contain. In fact, these saponins are based on a crude gravimetrical test method and not by HPLC. Basically these saponins are worthless! Most commercial tribulus products tested contain a very poor 0.5 – 2 mg per tablet\/capsule of Protodioscin and Furastanol Saponins. This makes Tribulus 1500™ an astonishing 6,000% stronger than most regular brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribulus terrestris is an herb which is endemic to many different geographical zones, from the Mediterranean regions, India, China, South Africa and Australia. Research undertaken by APS has shown that the phytochemical profile of the herb varies depending upon the geographical origin and the plant part utilized. Only Tribulus sourced from the Central European regions of Bulgaria and Slovakia have been found to contain protodioscin, which is an important indicator of quality and efficacy. Something very important, and usually overlooked, is the fact that the Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris phytochemistry is entirely different from the phytochemistry of the same plant found elsewhere in the world. The superiority of the Bulgarian Tribulus is due to the unique Bulgarian location and climate, thus making the Bulgarian Tribulus superior to all similar herbs worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally only the leaves and stem of the plant contain protodioscin, the fruit does not contain this phytochemical. APS has undertaken this research to ensure that our Tribulus product is of the correct phytochemical profile to ensure phytoequivalence with the original Bulgarian extracts. APS research and development team has worked directly with the first and only American scientists to separate pure protodioscin from the tribulus terrestris plant to manufacture Tribulus 1500™.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral hormones stimulate the body’s own production of testosterone. The two most important and potent stimulators of testosterone secretion are again luteinizing hormone (LH), which is secreted from the pituitary gland and also gonadotrophic releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. This regulatory system controlling testosterone is often referred to as the hypothalamus-pituitary-testicular axis. It operates under a classic negative feedback control. When testosterone levels are low, LH and GnRH stimulate testosterone production. When testosterone is high, LH and GnRH can be inhibited, subsequently shutting down the body’s natural production of testosterone. In a groundbreaking study by Milanov et al. (1981), eight healthy male subjects aged 28 to 45 years were administered 250 mg of Tribulus terrestris, three times daily at 8-hour intervals for 5 days. Hormonal levels were determined before and after the intake of the protodioscin including luteinizing hormone (LH). LH levels were markedly elevated following supplementation. Further work by Koumanov et al., also showed similar elevations in LH levels following Tribulus extract supplementation. In the same study, authors show that tribulus supplementation in humans increases plasma testosterone by an impressive 40%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive components in the Bulgarian Tribulus Terrestris:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurastanol Saponins-Dioscin, Protodioscin, Protogracillin, Diosgenin, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese steroid saponins are active substances, which stimulate the sexual hormones production (androgens and estrogens), influence the central nervous system, and are defined as active components with anabolic character. The saponins increase the testosterone level, regulate the hormonal balance without affecting its functionality, improve the prostate activity, and decrease the risk of forming dihydrotestosterone. The protodioscin stimulates the production of luteinizing hormone and directly increases the secretion of the sexual hormones. Saponins set up positive nitrogen balance and improve the protein synthesis, including that in the muscles. The effect is increased physiological performance and enhanced body endurance in cases of physical and mental overwork. Other saponins in tribulus include: prototribestin, tribestin and tribulosin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterols – Beta-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Campasterol, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis component group in combination with steroid saponins, protect against prostate swelling. Prostates get enlarged because of exposure to a rogue form of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT binds to receptors which tell your prostate cells to grow. DHT is 10 times more potent than testosterone because it dissociates from the androgen receptor more slowly. DHT is synthesized in the prostate from circulating testosterone by the action of the enzyme 5α-reductase, type 2. Tribulus 1500’s™ unique tribulus extract has phytosterols to help balance DHT levels. Many studies have concluded that Beta-sitosterol, Stigmasterol, and Campesterol promote healthy DHT levels on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe research expanded on the herb and herbal species, creating a proprietary technology and methodologies to extract the valuable components of a wild herb. Further R \u0026amp; D efforts included incorporation in a tablet form of a substance greatly affected by absorbed humidity. Current research indicates that the dominant furostanolic saponin, PROTODIOSCIN is the active ingredient responsible for testosterone-boosting effects. (CAS No. 55056-80-9; Molecular Formula C51H84O22). This steroidal saponin appears to stimulate the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. LH then travels via the bloodstream to the testicles, where it stimulates testosterone production. Protodioscin is also believed to increase dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) production by the adrenal glands. This steroid precursor becomes testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese and Indian manufacturers extract saponins, which do not have the same pharmacological properties like the Bulgarian extracts. These saponins do not have any effect on the sexual libido and performance, nor on hormonal balance regulation, nor they have any other positive effect of the phytochemicals mentioned above. Further, these saponins are not fully absorbed and utilized by the body, while all active ingredients in the Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris are completely absorbed from the body. The main active phytochemicals in the Bulgarian Tribulus terrestris, (i.e. from the groups mentioned above) are determined as furostanol saponins calculated with reference to protodioscin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribulus 1500™ seems to help support testosterone levels but at the same time tells the body that all hormonal levels are normal. This in turn gives it all of its unique features of helping to increase sports performance and muscle growth because of the increased testosterone support, but with none of the side effects as with other testosterone enhancing products. The main benefits are highly elevated testosterone levels which result in increased muscle mass, recovery, endurance and increased sex drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true superiority of the effectiveness and safety of Tribulus terretris extract is expressed in a biologically balanced substance where are present not only Protodioscin, Protogracillin, but other key saponins in critically important ratios. For many years Tribulus has been used by athletes of the Soviet Bloc. Bulgarian Powerlifters have used it extensively with effectiveness since the 70′s and is the reason why they have dominated Powerlifting over the years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribulus Terrestris is a potent natural testosterone enhancer. It increases testosterone levels in a different way, however, than either DHEA or prohormones do. Instead of being a testosterone precursor, Tribulus leads to the production of the luteinizing hormone (LH). When LH levels are increased, the natural production of testosterone also increases. LH is a hormone that also deals with sex drive. 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L-Glutamine is essential for maintaining intestinal function and aiding in the immune response as well. After L-Glutamine is synthesized in skeletal muscle it enters into the bloodstream and is transported to the liver, small intestine, kidney and cells of the immune system where it plays another vital role. L-Glutamine is used by white blood cells (WBC’s) and helps normalize our immune-system function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove your recovery, overall health and your ability to digest and metabolize proteins by adding additional L-Glutamine into your supplement regime. Improved recovery during dieting, contest prep and strenuous training sessions can be achieved quickly and easily. 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Once creatine reaches the muscles, it’s converted into Phosphocreatine (creatine phosphate), and ultimately becomes the body’s primary energy source; Adenosine Triphosphate. In your skeletal muscles, where you generate the energy for movement, creatine participates in the complex muscle contraction process to maximize muscle energy. Adenosine Triphosphate, abbreviated to ATP, is a key fuel for muscle contraction, the repetition exercises you perform when bodybuilding. The more ATP you make available to your muscles the more energy is created to power both aerobic and anaerobic energy demanding sports like sprinting, rowing and bodybuilding. Normal levels of ATP allow you only a few seconds of high intensity energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Creatine’s role in the energy production process is its most notable trait, there is evidence that Creatine can stimulate muscle growth. It does this a couple of different ways. By allowing you to perform more work as a result of additional energy, increased protein synthesis is stimulated. Secondly, when an abundance of creatine phosphate is stored in the muscle, the muscle will hold more water in its cells and become what is known as “volumized” or “super-hydrated.” The more volumized a muscle is, the more it will promote the synthesis of protein as well as deter the breakdown of protein. Volumizing the muscle will also create an environment where an increased level of Glycogen Synthesis will take place. Increased protein synthesis along with training will lead to muscle growth. There is also scientific evidence that shows supplementation with creatine causes muscle injuries to repair themselves quicker. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreatine provides muscular support for people of all ages and activity levels. In fact, creatine use is widespread among professional and amateur athletes. Research suggests that Creatine helps promote exercise and athletic performance and supports recovery from high-intensity exercise. Creatine is especially good during short-term, high-intensity exercise. Creatine can help muscles recover after high-intensity exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPS Nutrition brings you the absolute best Creatine – HPLC Verified 99.5% pure potency Creatine Monohydrate .  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning: Pregnant or lactating women, diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions (including kidney or liver disease) should consult with a licensed physician and\/or pharmacist prior to taking this product. Do not exceed recommended dosage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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