Research Paper - Ingredients
Our compounds have been shown to enhance various aspects of high-intensity interval training performance, including mitochondrial biogenesis, anaerobic capacity, endurance, and lactate clearance. These benefits suggest that it can be a useful ergogenic aid for athletes engaging in HIIT (high intensity, interval, training).
Abstract
This report provides a detailed evaluation of the Bio-Logical Me Labs supplement, formulation. The supplement is designed to enhance athletic performance in combat sports, including MMA, boxing, judo, and wrestling, weightlifting inc bodybuilding, HIIT training and running/sprinting.
Each ingredient has been scientifically validated for its ability to improve key performance metrics such as endurance, power, recovery, and cognitive function.
This report synthesises evidence from human trials and scientific literature, highlighting the physiological mechanisms and outcomes associated with each ingredient.
Methods
A systematic review of peer-reviewed studies was conducted, focusing on human trials involving the supplementation of Beta Alanine, Caffeine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Creatine, and Vitamin C. Studies were selected based on their relevance to performance parameters in sports, including strength, power, endurance, and recovery. The analysis involved examining the physiological mechanisms of action for each ingredient and their combined effects.
Beta-Alanine: Enhanced Muscle Performance and Fatigue Resistance
Beta-alanine is crucial due to its role in increasing muscle carnosine levels, which helps buffer pH levels in muscles. This buffering capacity delays the onset of fatigue, allowing athletes to maintain high-intensity efforts for longer periods—an essential requirement in combat sports.
Research Findings
A systematic review on beta-alanine supplementation specifically in combat sports found that it significantly improved performance parameters such as strength, power, and total work capacity. Combat-specific metrics, including the number of attacks and throws, were also enhanced [(Fernández-Lázaro et al., 2023)].
Another study highlighted the benefits of beta-alanine and sodium bicarbonate co-supplementation in combat sports, showing additional performance improvements in tasks that require high-intensity efforts over short periods [(Lopes-Silva & Franchini, 2020)]
Caffeine: Increased Alertness and Reaction Time
Caffeine is widely recognised for its ability to enhance alertness, reaction time, and neuromuscular function—all critical for success in training, where quick reflexes and sharp focus can determine the outcome.
Research Findings
Caffeine has been shown to improve glycolytic pathways, which are vital for energy production during high-intensity actions typical of combat sports and HIIT training.
Enhanced abilities such as reaction time, power, and time to exhaustion have been observed, making caffeine a strong ergogenic aid for fighters [(Vicente-Salar et al., 2022)].
Sodium Bicarbonate: Enhanced Anaerobic Capacity
Sodium bicarbonate acts as an extracellular buffer, neutralizing the lactic acid produced during intense anaerobic exercises typical of combat sports. This buffering action delays muscle fatigue, allowing athletes to sustain high levels of performance during extended bouts of high-intensity efforts.
Research Findings
A position stand by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) affirmed that sodium bicarbonate supplementation significantly improves performance in various combat sports, including boxing, judo, karate, and wrestling, HIIT and bodybuilding particularly in exercises lasting from 30 seconds to 12 minutes [(Grgic et al., 2021)].
The combined use of sodium bicarbonate and beta-alanine has shown synergistic effects, further enhancing the body's buffering capacity and improving performance in repeated sprint activities, which are common in MMA and other sports [(Gilsanz et al., 2021)].
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Creatine: Power, Strength, and Recovery
Creatine is a well-known supplement for increasing muscle phosphocreatine stores, which are crucial for producing ATP during short, intense bursts of activity—common in the explosive movements required in combat sports. Additionally, creatine supports quicker recovery between rounds or training sessions.
Research Findings
Creatine supplementation, alone or in combination with beta-alanine, has been shown to significantly enhance strength and power output in athletes. These enhancements are critical for executing powerful movements such as strikes and takedowns in combat sports [(Hoffman et al., 2006)].
In a study on judo athletes, creatine supplementation, combined with caffeine and sodium bicarbonate, was found to improve the number of throws in a simulated judo fitness test, demonstrating its utility in enhancing performance in combat-specific tasks [(Felippe et al., 2016)].
Vitamin C: Recovery and Immune Support
While Vitamin C is not directly linked to performance enhancements like the other ingredients, it plays a critical role in recovery by reducing oxidative stress and supporting immune function. This is particularly important for athletes who are frequently exposed to high training loads, which can compromise immune function.
Research Findings
Vitamin C has been associated with reduced muscle soreness and faster recovery post-exercise due to its antioxidant properties, making it valuable for athletes who need to maintain high training volumes with minimal downtime [(Jakeman & Maxwell, 1993)].
Conclusion
The combination of Beta Alanine, Caffeine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Creatine, and Vitamin C in Bio-Logical Me Labs is highly beneficial for MMA and combat sports, HIIT training, bodybuilding, power lifters and running.
These ingredients collectively enhance endurance, power, recovery, and overall performance, making them well-suited for the demands of high-intensity, physically demanding sports. The synergistic effects of these ingredients, particularly when used in combination, provide combat athletes with a competitive edge, allowing them to perform at their best during training and competition.