Torch™ After-Burn Canister

Primary Benefits of Torch™ After-Burn*:

·         Antioxidant defense

·         Helps increase lean muscle mass

·         Inhibits the breakdown of proteins within the muscles during intensive exercise (this may inhibit catabolism)

·         Supports muscle recovery

·         Promotes muscle growth by increasing muscle cell hydration

·         Provides minerals to support recovery of muscle tissue

·         Replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise

·         Replenishes muscle glycogen after workouts

·         Promotes muscle growth (by stimulating protein synthesis in muscles)

Key Ingredients Found in Torch™ After-Burn:

Whey Protein

Whey protein is a naturally complete protein, meaning that it contains all of the essential amino acids required in the daily diet. It has the ideal combination of amino acids to help improve body composition and enhance athletic performance. Whey protein has been shown to increase muscle mass and muscle strength and improve training efficiency in athletes. Whey protein is an excellent source of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs); these basic building blocks, including leucine, isoleucine and valine, are particularly conductive to muscle growth and regeneration as they promote healthy protein synthesis in human muscle. BCAAs are important for athletes, because unlike the other essential amino acids, they are metabolized directly into muscle tissue and are the first ones used during periods of exercise and resistance training.

Casein Protein         

Casein will slowly release amino acids into the blood stream as it is being digested, possibly over a full seven hours. This time release of amino acids promotes a very favorable anti-catabolic state (protecting muscle tissue from breaking down). Theoretically, whey is a better protein for muscle anabolism, however, studies have shown that the fast influx of aminos from whey cause a high anabolic response very fast (muscle building) with no anti-catabolic properties. Combining both whey and casein in a sensible ratio provides the positive benefits from both of these proteins.

Vitamin E and Vitamin C

Prolonged or strenuous exercising can overexert the body’s ability to neutralize the reactive oxygen species created. These pro-oxidants damage cell structure and cause oxidative stress. Supplementation with antioxidant, vitamin C, has been shown to inhibit the exercise-induced increase in the rate of lipid peroxidation. A recent study at the University of Oregon, Corvallis, and found vitamin C inhibited endurance exercise-induced lipid peroxidation in ultra-marathon runners.

Vitamin C is involved in a number of biochemical pathways that are important to exercise metabolism and the health of exercising individuals. A placebo-controlled study found vitamin C supplementation increased erythrocyte antioxidant enzymes during competition, while athletes given placebo experienced increases in uric acid and lactate dehydrogenase. The researchers concluded that vitamin C supplementation defends against oxidative stress. 

B-Vitamins

B-vitamins include thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), folate, pyridoxine (B6) and cyanocobalamin (B12). These vitamins are essential for breaking down carbohydrates into glucose (providing energy for the body); breaking down fats and proteins (aids in normal nervous system function); and maintaining muscle tone. Requirements for B-vitamins are increased due to stress on metabolic pathways and increase in metabolism.

Scientific Studies Which Support Torch™ After-Burn:

·         Burke, G, et al, The effect of whey protein supplementation with and without creatine monohydrate combined with resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscle strength.  Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 11, 3:349-64 (2001)

·         Ohtani M, et al, Amino acid mixture improves training efficiency in athletes. J Nutr 136, 2:538S-543S (2006)

·         Blomstrand E, et al, Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise.  J Nutr 136, (1 Suppl): 269S-73S (2006)

·         Rennie MJ, et al, Branched-chain amino acids as fuel and anabolic signals in human muscle.  J Nutr 136, (1 Suppl): 264S-8S (2006)

·         Shimomura Y, et al, Exercise promotes BCAA catabolism:  effects of BCAA supplementation on skeletal muscle during exercise.  J Nutr 134, (6 Suppl): 1583S-1587S (2004)

·         Tipton KD, et al, Ingestion of casein and whey proteins result in muscle anabolism after resistance exercise.  Med Sci Sports Exerc 36, 12:2073-81 (2004)

·         Tong BC, Barbul, A. Cellular and physiological effects of arginine. Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2004;4(8):823-32.

·         Schaefer A, et al, L-arginine reduces exercise-induced increase in plasma lactate and ammonia.  Int J Sports Med 23, 6:403-7 (2002)

·         Vandenberghe k, Goris M, Van Hecke P, Van Leemputte M, et al. Long-term creatine intake is beneficial to muscle performance and pharmacokinetic considerations. J Appl Physiol 83:2055-2063 (1997)

·         Volek JS, Duncan ND, Mazzetti SA, Putukian M. Performance and muscle fiber adaptations to creatine supplementation and heavy resistance training. Med Sci Sports Exerc 31:1147-1156 (1999)

·         Juhn MS, Tarnopolsky M. Oral creatine supplementation and athletic performance: A critical review. Clin J Sport Med 8:286-297 (1998)

·         Brass, EP.  Supplemental carnitine and exercise.  Am J Clin Nutr 72 (2 Suppl):618S-23S (2000)

·         Volek JS.  L-carnitine L-tartrate supplementation favorably affects markers of recovery from exercise stress.  Am J Physiol Endocinol Metab 282: E474-482 (2002)

·         Karlic H, et al, Supplementation of L-carnitine in athletes: does it make sense?  Nutrition 20 (7-8) 709-15 (2004)

·         Marzatico F, et al, Blood free radical antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxides following long-distance and lactacidemic performances in highly trained aerobic and sprint athletes.  J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 37, 4:235-9 (1997)

·         Evans WJ. Vitamin E, vitamin C, and exercise. Am J Clin Nutr. 72, (2 Suppl):647S-52S, (2000)

·         Mastaloudis A, et al, Antioxidant supplementation prevents exercise-induced lipid peroxidation, but not inflammation, in ultramarathon runners. Free Radic Biol Med. 36, 10:1329-41 (2004)

·         Peake JM. Vitamin C: effects of exercise and requirements with training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 13, 2:125-51 (2003)

·         Manore MM.  Effect of physical activity on thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin B-6 requirements.  Am J Clin Nutr 72 (2 Suppl): 598S-606S (2000)

·         Murphy AJ, et al, Effects of creatine supplementation on aerobic power and cardiovascular structure and function.  J Sci Med Sport 8, 3:305-13 (2005)

What Makes Torch™ After-Burn Unique?

Optimizing your workout means more than just powering through a few more reps, running an extra mile or signing up for one more aerobics class. Your physical performance depends on the strength and proper function of your muscles, your energy levels and the ability of your body to recover after workouts, and science is instrumental in determining and optimizing those factors.

To boost performance and realize your maximum athletic potential, muscle must meet science at two critical points: Immediately before your workout, and immediately after.

For body builders and serious athletes looking to add a few extra reps, runners who want to bump those three-mile runs to five, mothers wanting to get back into shape after having a baby, and middle-aged men and women starting to feel their age, weve combined the science of nutrition with the needs of athletes for a powerful pre- and post-workout supplement regimen. Designed to be taken as a complete workout supplement system, the Torch™ sports nutrition line will help you optimize your workout, increase muscle growth and aid in muscle recovery.

Torch: After-Burn is for anyone who has physically exerted themselves and needs to restore electrolytes lost and give their body the protein boost it needs. Torch: After-Burn is formulated to increase muscle cell hydration, stimulate muscle growth, help reduce muscle soreness, and provide the body with a cardiovascular defense and energy boost.

Frequently Asked Questions About Torch™ After-Burn:

How does Torch™ After-Burn help me with my workout recovery?

Branched chain amino acids (L-valine, L-leucine and L-isoleucine) are used by muscles during strenuous exercise to provide energy and must be replenished after exercise to facilitate skeletal-muscle growth and repair. These amino acids are contained in our formulation. Also, amino acids from proteins have a sparing effect on liver glycogen, which helps to replenish depleted muscle glycogen post-workout.*

Can I take the Torch™ After-Burn immediately after a workout or do I need to wait, and if so, how long?

Torch After-Burn was designed to be taken immediately following competition, exercise or intense physical activity to aid the recovery process.*

How is Torch™ Pre-Burn different from Torch™ After-Burn?

Torch Pre-Burn was developed to help increase focus, stamina and build muscle mass during a workout. It contains creatine for a more efficient regeneration of ATP.*  

Torch After-Burn was developed to help with muscle recovery after a workout. It contains high quality protein, which promotes muscle repair and comfort post-workout.*  

What are the age limitations to taking Torch™ Products?

Torch products are recommended for any adult 18 years or older.

Primary Benefits of Torch™ After-Burn*:

·         Antioxidant defense

·         Helps increase lean muscle mass

·         Inhibits the breakdown of proteins within the muscles during intensive exercise (this may inhibit catabolism)

·         Supports muscle recovery

·         Promotes muscle growth by increasing muscle cell hydration

·         Provides minerals to support recovery of muscle tissue

·         Replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise

·         Replenishes muscle glycogen after workouts

·         Promotes muscle growth (by stimulating protein synthesis in muscles)

Key Ingredients Found in Torch™ After-Burn:

Whey Protein

Whey protein is a naturally complete protein, meaning that it contains all of the essential amino acids required in the daily diet. It has the ideal combination of amino acids to help improve body composition and enhance athletic performance. Whey protein has been shown to increase muscle mass and muscle strength and improve training efficiency in athletes. Whey protein is an excellent source of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs); these basic building blocks, including leucine, isoleucine and valine, are particularly conductive to muscle growth and regeneration as they promote healthy protein synthesis in human muscle. BCAAs are important for athletes, because unlike the other essential amino acids, they are metabolized directly into muscle tissue and are the first ones used during periods of exercise and resistance training.

Casein Protein         

Casein will slowly release amino acids into the blood stream as it is being digested, possibly over a full seven hours. This time release of amino acids promotes a very favorable anti-catabolic state (protecting muscle tissue from breaking down). Theoretically, whey is a better protein for muscle anabolism, however, studies have shown that the fast influx of aminos from whey cause a high anabolic response very fast (muscle building) with no anti-catabolic properties. Combining both whey and casein in a sensible ratio provides the positive benefits from both of these proteins.

Vitamin E and Vitamin C

Prolonged or strenuous exercising can overexert the body’s ability to neutralize the reactive oxygen species created. These pro-oxidants damage cell structure and cause oxidative stress. Supplementation with antioxidant, vitamin C, has been shown to inhibit the exercise-induced increase in the rate of lipid peroxidation. A recent study at the University of Oregon, Corvallis, and found vitamin C inhibited endurance exercise-induced lipid peroxidation in ultra-marathon runners.

Vitamin C is involved in a number of biochemical pathways that are important to exercise metabolism and the health of exercising individuals. A placebo-controlled study found vitamin C supplementation increased erythrocyte antioxidant enzymes during competition, while athletes given placebo experienced increases in uric acid and lactate dehydrogenase. The researchers concluded that vitamin C supplementation defends against oxidative stress. 

B-Vitamins

B-vitamins include thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), folate, pyridoxine (B6) and cyanocobalamin (B12). These vitamins are essential for breaking down carbohydrates into glucose (providing energy for the body); breaking down fats and proteins (aids in normal nervous system function); and maintaining muscle tone. Requirements for B-vitamins are increased due to stress on metabolic pathways and increase in metabolism.

Scientific Studies Which Support Torch™ After-Burn:

·         Burke, G, et al, The effect of whey protein supplementation with and without creatine monohydrate combined with resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscle strength.  Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 11, 3:349-64 (2001)

·         Ohtani M, et al, Amino acid mixture improves training efficiency in athletes. J Nutr 136, 2:538S-543S (2006)

·         Blomstrand E, et al, Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise.  J Nutr 136, (1 Suppl): 269S-73S (2006)

·         Rennie MJ, et al, Branched-chain amino acids as fuel and anabolic signals in human muscle.  J Nutr 136, (1 Suppl): 264S-8S (2006)

·         Shimomura Y, et al, Exercise promotes BCAA catabolism:  effects of BCAA supplementation on skeletal muscle during exercise.  J Nutr 134, (6 Suppl): 1583S-1587S (2004)

·         Tipton KD, et al, Ingestion of casein and whey proteins result in muscle anabolism after resistance exercise.  Med Sci Sports Exerc 36, 12:2073-81 (2004)

·         Tong BC, Barbul, A. Cellular and physiological effects of arginine. Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2004;4(8):823-32.

·         Schaefer A, et al, L-arginine reduces exercise-induced increase in plasma lactate and ammonia.  Int J Sports Med 23, 6:403-7 (2002)

·         Vandenberghe k, Goris M, Van Hecke P, Van Leemputte M, et al. Long-term creatine intake is beneficial to muscle performance and pharmacokinetic considerations. J Appl Physiol 83:2055-2063 (1997)

·         Volek JS, Duncan ND, Mazzetti SA, Putukian M. Performance and muscle fiber adaptations to creatine supplementation and heavy resistance training. Med Sci Sports Exerc 31:1147-1156 (1999)

·         Juhn MS, Tarnopolsky M. Oral creatine supplementation and athletic performance: A critical review. Clin J Sport Med 8:286-297 (1998)

·         Brass, EP.  Supplemental carnitine and exercise.  Am J Clin Nutr 72 (2 Suppl):618S-23S (2000)

·         Volek JS.  L-carnitine L-tartrate supplementation favorably affects markers of recovery from exercise stress.  Am J Physiol Endocinol Metab 282: E474-482 (2002)

·         Karlic H, et al, Supplementation of L-carnitine in athletes: does it make sense?  Nutrition 20 (7-8) 709-15 (2004)

·         Marzatico F, et al, Blood free radical antioxidant enzymes and lipid peroxides following long-distance and lactacidemic performances in highly trained aerobic and sprint athletes.  J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 37, 4:235-9 (1997)

·         Evans WJ. Vitamin E, vitamin C, and exercise. Am J Clin Nutr. 72, (2 Suppl):647S-52S, (2000)

·         Mastaloudis A, et al, Antioxidant supplementation prevents exercise-induced lipid peroxidation, but not inflammation, in ultramarathon runners. Free Radic Biol Med. 36, 10:1329-41 (2004)

·         Peake JM. Vitamin C: effects of exercise and requirements with training. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 13, 2:125-51 (2003)

·         Manore MM.  Effect of physical activity on thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin B-6 requirements.  Am J Clin Nutr 72 (2 Suppl): 598S-606S (2000)

·         Murphy AJ, et al, Effects of creatine supplementation on aerobic power and cardiovascular structure and function.  J Sci Med Sport 8, 3:305-13 (2005)

What Makes Torch™ After-Burn Unique?

Optimizing your workout means more than just powering through a few more reps, running an extra mile or signing up for one more aerobics class. Your physical performance depends on the strength and proper function of your muscles, your energy levels and the ability of your body to recover after workouts, and science is instrumental in determining and optimizing those factors.

To boost performance and realize your maximum athletic potential, muscle must meet science at two critical points: Immediately before your workout, and immediately after.

For body builders and serious athletes looking to add a few extra reps, runners who want to bump those three-mile runs to five, mothers wanting to get back into shape after having a baby, and middle-aged men and women starting to feel their age, weve combined the science of nutrition with the needs of athletes for a powerful pre- and post-workout supplement regimen. Designed to be taken as a complete workout supplement system, the Torch™ sports nutrition line will help you optimize your workout, increase muscle growth and aid in muscle recovery.

Torch: After-Burn is for anyone who has physically exerted themselves and needs to restore electrolytes lost and give their body the protein boost it needs. Torch: After-Burn is formulated to increase muscle cell hydration, stimulate muscle growth, help reduce muscle soreness, and provide the body with a cardiovascular defense and energy boost.

Frequently Asked Questions About Torch™ After-Burn:

How does Torch™ After-Burn help me with my workout recovery?

Branched chain amino acids (L-valine, L-leucine and L-isoleucine) are used by muscles during strenuous exercise to provide energy and must be replenished after exercise to facilitate skeletal-muscle growth and repair. These amino acids are contained in our formulation. Also, amino acids from proteins have a sparing effect on liver glycogen, which helps to replenish depleted muscle glycogen post-workout.*

Can I take the Torch™ After-Burn immediately after a workout or do I need to wait, and if so, how long?

Torch After-Burn was designed to be taken immediately following competition, exercise or intense physical activity to aid the recovery process.*

How is Torch™ Pre-Burn different from Torch™ After-Burn?

Torch Pre-Burn was developed to help increase focus, stamina and build muscle mass during a workout. It contains creatine for a more efficient regeneration of ATP.*  

Torch After-Burn was developed to help with muscle recovery after a workout. It contains high quality protein, which promotes muscle repair and comfort post-workout.*  

What are the age limitations to taking Torch™ Products?

Torch products are recommended for any adult 18 years or older.