Chocamine
Chocamine is a proprietary cocoa extract produced by RFI Ingredients. It contains methylxanthines (caffeine and related compounds such as theobromine), neurotransmitter-related biogenic amines and flavonoid antioxidants. Chocamine is used in several fat-burning and workout-boosters as a stimulant; and is also sold in bulk powder form.
1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine
See Caffeine.
Caffeine
Also known as 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine; methylxanthine. An alkaloid and central nervous system stimulant found in coffee, tea, cola nuts, guarana and yerba mate. Caffeine can enhance exercise performance, and also has mild thermogenic effects. Because of these effects, caffeine is added to a wide variety of energy drinks, weight loss supplements and pre-workout boosters. Caffeine is addictive, and both caffeine intoxication and...
Beta-Carotene
A member of the carotenoid family of antioxidants with provitamin A activity. The vitamin A activity of beta-carotene in food is approx. 1/12 that of retinol (pre-formed Vitamin A). Beta-carotene is most abundant in orange/yellow vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, pumpkin and winter squash. For more information, see the beta-carotene review in the Vitamins and Minerals...
Carnosine
Also known as L-alanyl-L-histidine. A naturally-occurring dipeptide in muscle tissue. Carnosine has antioxidant activity and can inhibit the formation of harmful advanced glycation end products. Carnosine also helps to buffer hydrogen ions produced during exercise, and thus delay fatigue. See also beta-alanine; Paul’s review of H+Blocker for more...
Beta-Alanine
A non-protein amino acid that’s a precursor to carnosine (beta-alanyl-l-histidine). Carnosine is a dipeptide that’s highly concentrated in muscle tissue. It has antioxidant effects, and acts to buffer hydrogen ions produced during exercise, thus delaying muscle fatigue. Beta-alanine is marketed primarily as a bodybuilding, performance enhancing-supplement. See Paul’s review of H+Blocker, for more...
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