Introduction We’re often asked how Optygen and OptygenHP differ, why an athlete should choose one over the other, and if all athletes even qualify for using them. Here, we’ll describe the differences between the two formulas, discuss how to use them in...
Designing the Next Generation of Endurance NutritionWelcome Dr. Luke Bucci PhD, CCN, CNS as Chief Scientific OfficerWe couldn’t imagine having anyone other than Luke Bucci help us take another big leap forward. Dr. Bucci is the industry leader in sports nutrition....
Updated for 2020 As a race day advantage, the benefits of using PreRace are obvious. What you may not know, however, is that using PreRace while training is where you'll benefit the most. "Took one use for us to become believers." Basic physiology principals are used...
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Ashwagandha root extract is a perennial shrub cultivated in India and China. It’s a medicinal ayurvedic herb used for thousands of years for its ability to release tension, improve breathing, reduce stress and aid in fertility. Its name comes from the Sanskrit...
Research is at the core of First Endurance product development. We are driven by a desire to ensure our products are proven to enhance endurance performance by an ongoing scouring of peer reviewed scientific clinical studies followed by a process that brings great...
The Mid-Season DilemMa As an active athlete are you feeling tired and rundown? Are you working harder, but going slower? Don’t feel like training? Feeling moody? Getting sick? Losing muscle, and storing fat? If you are experiencing these symptoms, you may have...
Carbohydrates and fat are the primary energy sources for ATP (energy) production and muscle contraction during endurance exercise. However, their relative contribution is not equal and varies depending on the intensity and duration of the exercise. Additional...
Intro Beta-Alanine has been a staple of endurance and strength athletes for over a decade. We first introduced this naturally occurring amino acid in 2007 with OptygenHP. Since that time, study after study has proved this nutrient to be highly beneficial for endurance...
Updated March 28, 2017 It has been 3 years since we first released the discussion on the effects of Vitamin C and E on endurance capacity and performance. At that time, this was a relatively “young” concept and went against the norm. In situations involving a...
Original Article: Shawn Hueglin, PhD, RD, CSSD Updated by First Endurance Staff Most athletes have a general understanding of how many grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat they eat per day. However, few athletes are concerned with the amount of vitamin D they...
Study 1 In a pilot study conducted by Dr. Andrew Creer of South Dakota State University, highly trained collegiate runners used Optygen over an 8 week period. It was anticipated that supplementation would reduce stress and improve performance over training without the...
We just sent the initial product shipment to the Radioshack Nissan Trek Team. It took up three full pallets. We're shipping half of it by air so the riders have stuff right away and the other half by sea. The total weight came to 5116 lbs. The shipment goes to Belgium...
Dr. Joe came to First Endurance during the summer months of 2011 to help better understand the mechanism behind the OptygenHP formula. As a well versed research scientist, Dr. Joe explained that he had interest in testing OptygenHP on himself and asked for...
Introduction The process of developing or upgrading a First Endurance product can be born in a number of different ways. Mostly its due to new research or input from our pro athletes. A few months ago we had a conversation with pro triathlete Jordan Rapp and...
First Endurance is featured in one of the most recent Slowtwitch articles called “Thinkers & Tinkers." In this series, Slowtwitch interviews pioneering and intrepid entrepreneurs involved in the endurance sports market. To read the full story, check out:...
First Endurance prides itself on doing the research necessary to engineer the best products in the world. With the launch of the new EFS drinks, we have updated the EFS research packet to reflect all the new upgrades. EFS drink upgrades include: -Higher level of...
Endurance Multi-VTM is the first multi-nutrient vitamin that’s clinically proven to enhance endurance. The nutrients in Multi-V have been shown to effectively protect athletes from the stresses of exercise and to improve endurance. Multi-V is the only multivitamin...
The acidity or alkalinity of foods may have a profound effect on retaining muscle, health and endurance performance. By Kris Walker MD Intro: Acid-base homeostasis in humans is critical to health. An important property of blood is its degree of acidity or...
Amino Acids and Performance by Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS Introduction Amino acids are the building blocks for skeletal muscle as well as digestive enzymes, hormones, antibodies and other body proteins necessary for optimal functioning. Of the 20 amino acids in...
First Endurance, in cooperation with the Endurance Research Board, our Sponsored Pro Triathletes and our dedicated customer base is launching a new innovative approach to endurance nutrition. This site creates a cooperative knowledge base towards developing innovative...
Carbohydrates for Endurance Reviewed and Updated by ERB member Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, Sport Dietitian Intro: Energy for endurance exercise is fueled primarily by fats and carbohydrates, with carbohydrate utilization increasing as the intensity of the...
A study done by Dr. Andrew Creer (2007 South Dakota State University) showed Optygen reduces cortisol levels (the primary stress hormone) by 26%. Researchers concluded that Optygen is beneficial for trained athletes undergoing high training volumes because it...
Protein Reviewed by Sally Warner, PhD Introduction: A protein is any one of a large number of organic compounds that make up living organisms and are essential to their functioning. First discovered in 1838, proteins are now recognized as predominant ingredients of...
