Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Product Review: My Lunch Time Drinks is Controlled Labs Purple Wraath




Discover the "Holy Grail" of bodybuilding and athletic performance enhancement: maximizing lean gains and fat loss while enhancing recovery and increasing strength, endurance, and energy. Purple Wraath was created to be the most complete EAA/BCAA product on the market; keeping your body in a constant anabolic state and keeping you training hard with its added super endurance complex.

Key Attributes:
  • Fast absorption/fast acting
  • EAA & BCAA
  • Caffeine-free ergogenic formula
  • Delicious tangy grape flavor
  • Natural anabolic environment
  • Increase athletic performance, endurance, focus, stamina, and muscle recovery
  • Legal, safe, and effective for both men and women
  • Stimulate metabolism to reduce body fat
  • Explosive strength, power, and energy
  • Increase or maintain muscle mass whether cutting or bulking
  • Dextrose/maltodextrin free
Sound too good to be true? Keep reading...
We all know that supplements are not a replacement for nutrition and training, but if you are looking for a supplement to enhance every part of your workout and take your gains to the next level... look no further than Purple Wraath by Controlled Labs.

PurplEAA Complex:
The Purple Wraath PurplEAA Complex is a very efficient formula based on the science of actual homo sapiens muscle protein and clinical studies on human amino acid assimilation. Essential Amino Acids (EAA's) are the "building blocks" of lean muscle mass, but the EAA's from whey protein can take hours to enter circulation. The solution is the Purple Wraath fast-acting, free-form PurplEAA
Complex:

While essential amino acids function cohesively as a group to aid in your training, additionally they each produce a significant benefit when it comes to training:

Leucine:
- Primary anabolic trigger
- Enhance recovery
- Optimize hormone levels

Valine:
- Energy
- Recovery
- Glucose production
- Nitrogen balance

Isoleucine:
- Energy
- Recovery
- Glucose production
- Hormones

Lysine:
- Beta-oxidation
- Nitrogen balance
- Calcium absorption
- Energy

Arginine:
- Vasodilator
- Nutrient delivery
- Anti-Catabolic

Histidine:
- Vasodilator
- Sexual function

Threonine:
- Nutrient uptake
- Immune system

Methionine:
- Enhance metabolism
- Energy
- Mood
- Antioxidant

Phenylalanine:
- Energy
- Hormones
- Mood

It's important to understand that our EAA Complex includes all of the BCAA's (Branched Chain Amino Acids) that you have used in the past, including a precise ratio of leucine. Research shows that blood levels of these KEY amino acids are directly related to muscle protein synthesis, so we formulated a comprehensive and efficient matrix to enhance lean mass directly and indirectly, and under various conditions. Now, that ratio is important, but there are some other very exciting points about this formula. Unlike some of the amino acid supplements on the market, you aren't paying for cheap "filler" ingredients such as dextrose or maltodextrin when you purchase Purple Wraath. Also, we chose not to include the amino acid glutamine since it is not an essential amino acid, and our bodies can synthesize it on its own in sufficient quantities. Because the studies that we based this formula off of do not use tryptophan and since it has the potential for "sedative" like side affects, we designed Purple Wraath to be completely tryptophan-free.

By combining intense exercise or weightlifting with the fast absorbing PurplEAA Complex you can rush nutrients into the active cells of your working muscles, creating an anabolic environment optimal for recovery and lean mass.

What would an EAA product be without some amazing support ingredients? Good, but not great. To make this formula great we added the PurplEndurance Complex.

PurplEndurance Complex:
You can't create an optimal anabolic environment without intensity so Controlled Labs decided to take things to the extreme with Purple Wraath by including the ultimate caffeine-free Ergogenic Complex:

So what does each of the ingredients in the PurplEndurance Complex do?

Beta-Alanine:
- Helps increase aerobic efficiency
- Helps enhance oxygen transport
- Helps to reduce lactic acid accumulation

Citrulline Malate:
- Reduces Lactic Acid and Ammonia
- Boosts energy production
- Has an oxygen sparing effect
- Boosts mitochondrial function

Betaine Anhydrous:
- Is a key osmotic/cellular hydration ingredient
- Enhances muscle fullness
- Acts as an energy enzyme protector
- Induces the conversion of homocysteine to methionine
- Elevates glutathione levels
- Promotes liver health
- Helps you maintain intracellular electrolytes
- Enhances metabolism

Ginger:
- Aids in nutrient absorption
- Enhances digestion/stomach function
- Produces a nootropic effect

Norvaline:
- Helps elevate naturally occurring eNOS
As you can see, we have responded to customer demand and the result: Purple Wraath...the most advanced pre-workout product available!!



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Nutrition Facts Juicy Grape

Serving Size 1 scoop
Servings Per Container 45
Amount Per Serving
Serving % DV
Calories0 -
Calories from Fat 0 -
Potassium67 mg 2.000%
Niacin 10 mg 50.000%
Vitamin B6 10 mg 500.000%
PurplEAA Complex 7000 mg -
PurplEndurance Complex 2700 mg -
Proprietary Blends
PurplEAA Complex
PurplEAA Complex: L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, L-Lysine, L-Arginine, L-Histidine, L-Threonine, L-Methionine, L-Phenylalanine.
PurplEndurance Complex
PurplEndurance Complex: Beta Alanine, Citrulline Malate, Betaine Anhydrous, Ginger (from Root), L-Norvaline.
*percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients: Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Grape Flavor, Silicon Dioxide, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Bilberry Extract.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Nutrition Facts are a simulation of the product's "Nutrition Label". For the actual Nutrition Label please refer to the product packaging.

Nutrition Facts Purple Lemonade

Serving Size 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container 45
Amount Per Serving
Serving % DV
Calories0 -
Calories from Fat 0 -
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 10 mg 500.000%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 10 mg 50.000%
Potassium (as Citrate) 67 mg 2.000%
PurplEAA Complex 7000 mg -
PurplEndurance Complex 2700 mg -
Proprietary Blends
PurplEAA Complex
PurplEAA Complex: L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, L-Lysine, L-Arginine, L-Histidine, L-Threonine, L-Methionine, L-Phenylalanine.
PurplEndurance Complex
PurplEndurance Complex: Beta Alanine, Citrulline Malate, Betaine Anhydrous, Ginger (from Root), L-Norvaline.
*percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients: Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Malic Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose and Bilberry Extract.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Nutrition Facts are a simulation of the product's "Nutrition Label". For the actual Nutrition Label please refer to the product packaging.

Directions

To assess your individual tolerance to the ergogenic matrix, combine 1/ 2 scoop of Purple Wraath with 4 oz of water and consume it before, during and/ or after your workout. Shake we before drinking. Directions for Usage: Combine 1-2 scoops of Purple Wraath with 20-40 oz of water, and consume it pre-workout or over an extended period of time (pre-workout, during your workout and post-workout). Shake well before drinking, For best results, Purple Wraath should be used in conjunction with other Controlled Labs products, with at least 1-2 gallons of water per day and a high protein/ moderate carbohydrate diet. For more details on optimizing your results, please see www.ControlledLabs.com

Warnings

The ergogenic matrix may cause a slight tingling in some. This is a natural characteristic. You should not take this product if you have any prior medical condition, including diabetes or high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before using this product. Keep out of the reach of children.