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How is energy generated in our bodies?
ATP, or Adenosine Tri-Phosphate, is the universal energy currency in our bodies that we depend on for our daily activities.
Energy is released when ATP breaks down into ADP (Adenosine Di-Phosphate) and phosphate. More energy is released when ADP is broken down further to AMP (Adenosine Mono-Phosphate) and phosphate.
ATP is synthesised within each cell using adenine, ribose and phosphate as building blocks. In addition, ATP is also formed when ADP and AMP in the cell join with free phosphate ions. These phosphate ions are donated by molecules of creatine phosphate.
Sportsmen experience severe energy depletion during intense exercise
At any time, a person has about 100 g of ATP stored in the body. This pool of ATP is sufficient to supply energy for only 4-5 sec of normal activities. (Athletes have a slightly larger pool of ATP stored in their bodies.) Hence, our ability to continuously regenerate this dynamic intracellular pool of ATP is critical for both performance and health reasons.
However, active individuals are often dampened by a lack of energy and rapidly depleted vigour when engaged in exercise or sports activities. Such limitations can be seen in the lack of initial burst of energy (e.g. sprinting, weight-lifting); lack of energy to sustain performance (e.g. long-distance running, soccer matches); lack of energy to perform repeated bouts of high intensity exercise (e.g. having a series of matches within one day), as well as slow muscle recovery.
How does JUMPSTART help to boost performance instantly?
Ribose is the key active ingredient of JUMPSTART. As ribose is a building block of ATP, ATP production can be increased significantly if ribose is continuously supplied to the body in high concentration. Unfortunately, ribose synthesis in our bodies (through oxidative carboxylation of glucose) is very slow. Moreover, ribose exists as riboflavin (vitamin B2) in our food, which is not easily available and likely to be destroyed when food is cooked. Hence, supplementation is essential if a large amount of ribose is needed.
Many sportsmen use energy products containing glucose before intense activities. However, when their bodies are unable to absorb sufficient oxygen, the process of glycolysis of glucose to form ATP causes the by-product lactic acid to accumulate in their muscles. This results in muscle fatigue. In contrast, ATP produced from ribose does not release lactic acid.
Another major benefit of ribose is its amazing ability to enhance muscle recovery by 3-4 folds. Research has shown that ribose helps to restore ATP to pre-activity levels in only about 12 hours as compared to about 36 hours without ribose supplementation.
Creatine is present in JUMPSTART to act as a carrier of phosphate ions. The latter are building blocks of ATP.
Carnitine, another important ingredient of JUMPSTART, is required for the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria, the “powerhouse” structures within cells, for the generation of energy.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in tea, coffee, cocoa and some other plant-based foods. It is also commonly used as an additive in food, beverages and supplements. Caffeine can improve an athlete’s endurance in sports where long-term stamina is required.
JUMPSTART is the first and only topical product that combines Ribose, Creatine, Carnitine and Caffeine to give a powerful, instant and sustained energy boost to fatigued muscles. Through Transdermal Delivery Technology, the active ingredients are delivered directly into muscles, which means that the ingredients are not broken down in the gastrointestinal tract and the user would also not experience any side effects which may come with oral intake (e.g. stomach discomfort and insulin effect).
JUMPSTART is a novel product that has been specially formulated for sportsmen, athletes and anyone who wishes to maximise performance during demanding physical activities such as marathons, competitions and IPPT*. The product can also be used as a training companion to enhance muscle recovery throughout the training regime.
JUMPSTART is safe and does not contain any substance prohibited for sports. Simply use JUMPSTART 1-2 hours before your activity to get the energy boost you need.
A trial carried out with committed long-distance runners showed 0.8 - 24.8% improvement in their average best timing and trial participants for inclined pull-ups showed 9.4 - 61.1% improvement in the number of pull-ups they could do. A resounding 80% of all trial participants conveyed that they observed faster muscle recovery with JUMPSTART!
Exceed your personal best timings for IPPT*, marathons and competitions with JUMPSTART Instant Energy Cream!
*IPPT, or Individual Physical Proficiency Test, is used by the Singapore Armed Forces, the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defense Force in assessing the physical fitness of their personnel.