Articles

By Adam Merry

Adam lays out the general training and nutrition plan that have led him to a season of notable results and a qualifying spot at his A race, Western States.

By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD

Dr. Luke Bucci lays out the latest research on the ingredients that are unique to OptygenHP's formula – ashwagandha and Senactiv® (which is a blend of adaptogens) – along with a kicker: beta-alanine.

By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD

Reviews of the Cordyceps research from the past two years, demonstrating Optygen’s impact on endurance athletes’ exercise output and general health.

By Rob Ware

Here, we’ll describe the differences between Optygen & OptygenHP, how to use them in training, and why every athlete from beginner to elite can benefit.

Senactiv® has been carefully designed and clinically studied to improve exercise recovery and thus, performance. It speeds up normal muscle repair processes after strenuous exercise and improves exercise capacity by increasing muscle energy (ATP) production. Let’s do a little digging into what Senactiv® actually is and how it produces these effects.

Cordyceps has been a standard ingredient for exercise performance since it first gained attention when researchers discovered Sherpas were making a special tea concoction with them. Studies demonstrated that cordyceps plays a critical role in allowing the body to adapt to high levels of physical stress, the kind of performance-under-duress that has earned Sherpas a reputation for amazing physical capabilities.

Adaptogens constitute a catch-all category lumping together various herbs and traditional medicines that have a long history of keeping humans healthy under periods of stress, both physical and mental. There are many definitions of “adaptogen,” but the simplest may be any substance that helps the body function effectively while under stress. That’s a simple concept – when you are under stress that adversely affects your life, adaptogens help you adapt to maintain your health and homeostasis (in other words, a return to normal). But how that happens – how adaptogens “work” – is where adaptogens are misunderstood, especially by modern science and medicine.