There are many health benefits associated with the functional ingredients in this product, including:
Energy Boost
Maca root and beetroot are traditionally known to increase energy and vitality and scientific studies have proved their ability to boost energy and endurance in athletes (1)(2)(3).
Muscle Performance
Based on research, cordyceps militaris mushroom extract is believed to increase the production of the molecule ATP in the body, which plays a key role in delivering energy to the muscles, while compounds such as nitrates and betalain found in beetroot have been linked to improved athletic performance (2)(4)(5).
Cognitive Function
Much like coffee, our organic yerba mate’s caffeine content can help to increase mental focus, in a dose that won’t give you the jitters!
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NAVIGATION TIP
The health benefits associated with our functional ingredients can be found under the BENEFITS tab, below the ABOUT THIS PRODUCT on each product page.
Referenced sources:
Stone, M, Ibarra, A, et al (2009). A pilot investigation into the effect of maca supplementation on physical activity and sexual desire in sportsmen. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
Gilchrist, M, Winyard, P, et al (2014). Dietary nitrate supplementation improves reaction time in type 2 diabetes: development and application of a novel nitrate-depleted beetroot juice placebo.
Kroll, J (2018). Acute ingestion of beetroot juice increases exhaled nitric oxide in healthy individuals.
Hawkins, M, Raven, P, et al. (2007) Maximal oxygen uptake as a parametric measure of cardiorespiratory capacity.
Yi, X, Xi-zhen, H, et al. (2004) Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial and assessment of fermentation product of Cordyceps sinensis (Cs-4) in enhancing aerobic capacity and respiratory function of the healthy elderly volunteers.