ExtraCell Muscle & Energy

ExtraCell Muscle & Energy : Fit and energized in 10 days ! Optimal ratio whey protein-leucin-HMB

Complete formulation for muscle building and more energy. For athletes and seniors!

The composition of ExtraCell Muscle & Energy allows an increase in muscle mass (for example following an injury, an accident and/or after an operation, for bedridden people, for athletes…), the maintenance of existing muscle mass and a gain in energy. From the age of 30 onwards, we lose on average 1% to 2% of muscle mass per year. So by the age of 65 we have lost about 30% of our muscle mass. Taking ExtraCell Muscle & Energy helps to limit age-related muscle loss, achieve better performance and feel more energy. Increased muscle mass relieves joint strain and increases fat metabolism.

ExtraCell Muscle & Energy – main ingredients

Optimal supply of whey, leukine-HMB and amino acids for the muscles:

• Whey protein, well tolerated and well absorbable (lactose-free): the best source of protein for muscle synthesis. 
• Leucine, an essential amino acid that is crucial for muscle growth: approximately 7g of whey protein combined with leucine is just as effective as 25g of whey protein alone, according to a study in the renowned scientific journal “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” (Churchward-Venne et al, Am J Clin Nutr 2014). Similarly, a leucine-enriched dose of essential amino acids can increase muscle protein synthesis by 33% after physical exertion compared to a normal dose of essential amino acids. (Pasiakos et al, Am J Clin Nutr 2011 )
• HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate-calcium), a metabolite of leucine naturally present in muscle cells: helps increase protein synthesis and muscle mass, in athletes and the elderly or bedridden. 
• Valine and isoleucine, belonging to the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), and arginine: to support muscle protein synthesis, improve performance and limit injuries by protecting the structural integrity of muscles.

Energizing booster :

• High quality pure creatine (3g, origin: AlzChem Trostberg Germany): involved in the renewal of ATP, the main energetic molecule of a cell and allowing the contraction of the muscle.
• L-citrulline: helps to reduce fatigue, promote energy production and aid recovery.
• Co-enzyme Q10: an essential component of mitochondria (part of the cells producing energy and regulating oxidative stress and cell death) necessary for cell survival. Supplementation with Q10 for 2 weeks (as opposed to a single dose) limits inflammation, blood lactate and muscle damage. Taking Q10 could increase work capacity by limiting oxidative stress and fatigue. On the contrary, a lack of Q10 may be correlated with a decrease in muscle strength and mass, leading to an increased risk of sarcopenia.

Vitamins and minerals for a complete product:

• All B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, biotin, B9, B12): necessary for the proper functioning of the cells, promoting recovery, protecting against oxidative stress, maintaining cellular energy production and muscular strength.
• Vitamins C and E: powerful antioxidants, limiting tissue damage, muscle loss and muscle pain.
• Vitamin D3: plays an important role for our muscles and bones, but a large part of the population is deficient. A vitamin D deficiency may be associated with oxidative stress in skeletal muscles and can lead to muscle atrophy. This increases the risk of falls, pain and weakness.  In athletes, a lack of vitamin D reduces performance and increases the risk of injury. Supplementation can increase strength, performance and postural stability, especially in older people.
• Magnesium: plays a vital role in many of our body’s functions, as it is used by more than 300 enzymes, in particular for maintaining muscle function and contraction and for energy production. Magnesium intake can prevent injuries and increase strength and physical and muscular performance in sportsmen and women and especially in non-sportsmen and women and the elderly.
• Zinc: useful for protein synthesis, the formation of collagen bonds, the structure and function of cell membranes. A lack of zinc can lead to a decrease in the working capacity of the muscles, reduces protein synthesis and can impair recovery after a muscle injury.
• Manganese: a strong antioxidant, which protects the muscle from stressful conditions, for example in the event of a rise in temperature, or during healing…
• Selenium: necessary for the formation and repair of muscles. Numerous studies point out that sportsmen and women have increased selenium requirements, in particular to regulate oxidative stress that damages muscles and promote recovery.

We invite you to consult the articles written by our scientific team under the menu “Blog: health information”. The benefits of the different ingredients are explained in this article. You will also find articles on the importance of movement and sport as a source of youth. The maintenance of muscles and, of course, the well-being of the joints are fundamental to health. Articles on joint pain and on ingredients are also available.

For more information and scientific references: see in the menu -> science.