Torch™ Hydrate

Primary Benefits of Torch™ Hydrate*:

·         Helps improve exercise performance

·         Helps to balance the negative effects of exertion

·         Promotes healthy blood acid levels

·         Promotes healthy enzyme and hormone reactions

·         Promotes healthy levels of hydration

·         Promotes muscle strength, force and endurance

·         Quickly replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise

·         Re-hydrates the body during/after exercise

·         Supports energy needs of the body during exercise and recovery

·         Supports healthy immune response to exertion

·         Supports healthy oxygen uptake

Key Ingredients Found In Torch™ Hydrate:

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the human body. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Most carbohydrates taste sweet and are often referred to as sugars. They are usually classified in two ways: simple carbohydrates or complex carbohydrates. In the body, carbohydrate reserves are stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen. Glycogen reserves are not much greater than the amount of carbohydrates usually consumed in one day.

Carbohydrates are the primary energy source used during exercise. They are required for glycogen replacement, and they help maintain blood glucose levels during exercise. The amount of carbohydrates used during exercise depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise. Exercising muscles rely heavily on blood glucose for energy late in exercise. Post exercise, carbohydrates are needed to replenish muscle glycogen and refuel the body. Carbohydrate-containing beverages, designed for those who exercise regularly, have been shown to improve endurance and performance during prolonged exercise.*

Vitamin C: 30 mg

Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, lemons, as well as other fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, brussels sprouts, peppers and cantaloupe are excellent sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important water-soluble vitamin that has several physiological functions. It plays an important role in the synthesis of several hormones, neurotransmitters, proteins and lipids. It promotes normal wound healing, immune functions, carbohydrate metabolism, cellular respiration and other metabolic processes. Vitamin C is best known for its role as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that protect the body from the damaging effects of oxidation by binding to free-oxygen radicals and thereby diminishing their effects.* 

Exercise has been shown to increase the existence of free oxygen radicals in the body. Vitamin C in its role as an antioxidant helps to combat free radicals resulting from exercise. Some evidence suggests vitamin C might also help to boost the immune response, which is often suppressed in athletes and those who work out at higher intensities.*

Magnesium: 30 mg

Magnesium can be found in artichokes, nuts, beans, whole grains and shellfish. It is a vital structural component of bone. It promotes normal energy production, ion movements across cell membranes, heart and nerve function, retention of electrolyte balance and mental function. It is a necessary component in at least 300 enzymatic processes that occur daily in the human body.*

Magnesium deficiency is not uncommon, particularly among women. Magnesium helps the body maintain nerve and muscle electrical potentials, and promotes the proper transmission of impulses across neuromuscular junctions.*

Magnesium is involved in numerous processes that affect muscle function, including oxygen uptake, energy production and electrolyte balance. During exercise, magnesium is lost in significant amounts in sweat and urine, which can significantly increase the body’s needs by as much as 20 percent. Research has found that marginal magnesium deficiency can increase oxygen requirements, impair exercise performance, increase oxidative stress and impair energy metabolism.* 

Sodium: 250 mg

Sodium plays an important role in many important processes within the human body. Sodium is best known as part of a class of substances known as electrolytes. It, along with other electrolytes, helps to maintain normal blood volume, fluid balance and electrolyte balance within the body. It supports the body’s normal regulation of blood pressure and promotes normal heart activity, transmission of nerve impulses, and aids in the transport of molecules across cell membranes.*

While sodium is important for normal, healthy body functions, it also appears to be very important, and helpful to an active body. Research of sodium use prior to exercise has been found to help the body maintain normal oxygen levels and blood acid levels. During exercise, sodium is lost in significant amounts in sweat and urine, resulting in a fluid deficit corresponding to 1-8 percent loss of body mass. Studies show that consumption of sodium appears to improve performance in high intensity exercises. Use of sodium and other electrolytes in re-hydration beverages appears to promote more rapid recovery of the body’s fluid balance.*

Other studies have show that the ingestion of sodium (in reasonable amounts) with or without carbohydrates, can help maintain normal acid levels and may even improve performance during exercise. Acid is a natural by-product of energy production and use.*

Potassium: 150 mg

Potassium is an essential mineral for human health. It promotes the normal regulation of blood pressure and supports normal heart activity, neural transmission and muscle contraction. It is necessary for normal cell function and various enzymatic reactions. It is classified as an electrolyte, aiding in the maintenance of blood volume and fluid balance within the body.*

Potassium, being an electrolyte and important in regulating muscle contraction, is considered very important both during and after exercise. Some research has shown that potassium may help the body with normal ventilation during exercise and recovery. Supplementation with potassium has been shown to mediate perceived exertion during moderately intense exercise. An improper potassium balance may contribute to early muscle fatigue during exercise, thus causing reduced exercise performance. Post-exercise use of potassium in re-hydration drinks helps to restore fluid balance and avoid the detrimental effects of dehydration on physiological functions.*

Taurine: 250 mg

Taurine is synthesized by the human body and can be found in the brain, retina, heart and platelets. It promotes normal membrane stabilization, adipose tissue regulation, bile acid conjugation, white blood cell activities, platelet aggregation, heart contractions and osmotic pressure control and many other functions. Taurine appears to have some antioxidant and free radical-scavenging abilities.*

In athletes and those who exercise regularly, taurine has been found to significantly increase VO2 max, force production in skeletal muscle exercise time to exhaustion, and maximal workload. It appears taurine may even help maintain DNA health and improve the capacity of exercise.* 

Alanine: 500 mg

Alanine is a non-essential amino acid. It is closely associated with the metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and the citric acid cycle. It promotes normal metabolism of glucose and tryptophan, and is used by the body to build protein. Alanine supports the transfer of nitrogen from tissue to the liver.*

During exercise, muscle contraction results in an increase in alanine levels in the body. Alanine and glutamine comprise approximately 68 percent of total amino acids released during exercise and recovery. During the early exercise, alanine is involved with establishing and maintaining high concentrations of TCA-cycle intermediates in muscle. The increase in concentration of TCA-cycle intermediates is needed to increase the flux of the TCA-cycle and meet increased energy demand. Research supports that alanine may enhance endurance and performance during exercise.*

L-Glutamine

L-glutamine is an amino acid found in all life forms. Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body and participates in many physiological reactions. The tissues of the immune system, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver require glutamine, which promotes the normal inter-organ transport of nitrogen and carbon. Glutamine functions as a precursor for other amino acids, glucose, purines and pyrimidines, glutathione, and glutamate. It is the preferred fuel for enterocytes, colonocytes and lymphocytes. It promotes the normal regulation of the acid-base balance.

Glutamine is often used as a supplement by athletes and those who workout regularly as a means of replenishing the body's stores of amino acids that have been used during exercise. Its availability promotes normal regulation of glucose homeostasis during and after exercise, which may aid in post-exercise recovery. Research suggests that both sustained exercise and overtraining reduces plasma glutamine levels, and may cause a suppression of the immune system post-exercise. 

In the News:

Fluid and fuel intake during exercise.  By: Edward F. Coyle.  Journal of Sports Sciences, 2004, 22:39-55.

Dehydration, Hyperthermia, and Athletes:  Science and Practice. By Robert Murray, Phd.  Journal of Athletic Training, Vol 31, Numer3, September 1996.

Influence of Hydration and Electrolye Supplementation on Incidence and Time to Onset of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps.  By Alan P. Jung, Phillip A. Bishop, Ali Al-Nawwast, R. Barry Dale.  Journal of Athletic Training 2005, 40(2): 71-75.

Fluid and electrolyte needs for preparation and recovery from training and competition.  By Susan M. Shirreffs, Lawrence E. Armstrong, and Samuel N. Cheuvront.  Journal of Sports Sciene, 2004, 22: 57-63

Scientific Studies Which Support Torch™ Hydrate:

·         Ashton, T., et al.  Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy, Exercise, and Oxidative Stress: an Ascorbic Acid Intervention Study. Journal of Applied Physiology.  87(6): 2032-2036, 1999.

·         Bakker, A. and Berg, H.  Effect of Taurine on Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Function and Force in Skinned Fast-twitch Skeletal Muscle Fibers of the rat. Journal of Physiology.  538: 185-194, 2002.

·         Ball, D. and Maughan, R. The Effect of Sodium Citrate Ingestion on the Metabolic Response to Intense Exercise Following Diet Manipulation in Men.  Experimental Physiology. 82: 1041-1056, 1997.

·         Bloom, S., et al.  Differences in the metabolic and hormonal response to exercise between racing cyclists and untrained individuals. Journal of Physiology.  258:1-18, 1976.

·         Busse, M., et al. Relation between Plasma K+ and Ventilation during Incremental Exercise after Glycogen Depletion and Repletion in Man. Journal of Physiology.  443: 469-476, 1991.

·         Chan, S., et al.  Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Skeletal Muscle during Concentric Contraction: Evidence that IL-8, like IL-6, is influenced by Glycogen Availability.  American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.  287: R322-R327, 2004.

·         Chan, S., et al.  Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Skeletal Muscle during Concentric

·         Charkoudian, N., et al.  Influences of Hydration on Post-exercise Cardiovascular Control in Humans.  Journal of Physiology.  552” 635-644, 2003.

·         Coeffier, M., et al.  Effect of Glutamine on Water and Sodium Absorption in Human Jejunum at Baseline and during PGE1-induction Secretion.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  98: 2163-2168, 2005.

·         Febbraio, M., et al.  Glucose Ingestion Attenuates Interleukin-6 Release from Contracting Skeletal Muscle in Humans.  Journal of Physiology.  549: 607-612, 2003.

·         Fischer, C., et al.  Supplementation with Vitamins C and E Inhibits the Release of Interleukin-6 from Contracting Human Skeletal Muscle.  Journal of Physiology. 558: 633-645, 2004.

·         Fulco, C., et al.  Carbohydrate Supplementation Improves Time-trial Cycle Performance during Energy Deficit at 4,300-m Altitude.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  99: 867-876, 2005.

·         Gibala, M., et al.  Anaplerotic Processes in Human Skeletal Muscle during Brief Dynamic Exercise. Journal of Physiology.  502: 703-713, 1997.

·         Iwashita, S., et al.  Impact of Glutamine Supplementation on Glucose Homeostasis during and after Exercise.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  99: 1858-1865, 2005.

·         Johnston, C., et al.  Marginal Vitamin C Status is Associated with Reduced Fat Oxidation during Submaximal Exercise in Young Adults. Nutrition & Metabolism (London).  3:1-5, 2006.

·         Khanna, G. and Manna, I. Supplementary Effect of Carbohydrate-electrolyte Drink on Sports Performance, Lactate Removal & Cardiovascular Response of Athletes.  Indian Journal of Medical Research.  121: 665-669, 2005.

·         Khassaf, M., et al.  Effect of vitamin C Supplements on Antioxidant Defense and Stress Proteins in Human Lymphocytes and Skeletal Muscle.  Journal of Physiology.  549: 645-652, 2003.

·         Lukaski, H.  Magnesium, Zinc, and Chromium Nutriture and Physical Activity.  The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  72: 585S-593S, 2000.

·         Lukaski, H. and Nielsen, F.  Dietary Magnesium Depletion Affects Metabolic Responses during Submaximal Exercise in Postmenopausal Women.  The Journal of Nutrition.  132: 930-935, 2002.

·         Lukaski, H., et al.  Maximal Oxygen Consumption as Related to Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc Nutriture.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  37: 407-415, 1983.

·         Maggs, D., et al.  Interstitial Fluid Concentrations of Glycerol, Glucose, and Amino Acids in Human Quadricep Muscle and Adipose Tissue. Evidence for Significant Lipolysis in Skeletal Muscle. Journal of Clinical Investigations.  96: 370-377, 1995.

·         McFarlin, B., et al.  Carbohydrate Intake during Endurance Exercise Increases Natural Killer Cell Responsiveness to IL-2.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  96: 271-275, 2004.

·         Nalin, D., et al.  Clinical Concerns about Reduced-osmolarity Oral Rehydration Solution.  The Journal of the American Medical Association.  291(21):  2632-2635, 2004.

·         Napoli, C., et al.  Long-term Combined Beneficial Effects of Physical Training and Metabolic Treatment on Atherosclerosis in Hypercholesterolemic Mice.

·         Nieman, D., et al. Carbohydrate Ingestion Influences Skeletal Muscle Cytokine mRNA and Plasma Cytokine Levels after a 3-h Run.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  94: 1917-1925, 2003.

·         Oopik, V., et al. Effects of Sodium Citrate Ingestion before Exercise on Endurance Performance in Well Trained College Runners. British Journal of Sports Medicine.  37(6): 485 – 489, 2003.

·         Peters, E., et al.  Vitamin C Supplementation Reduces the Incidence of Postrace Symptoms of Upper-respiratory-tract Infection in Ultramarathon Runners.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  57: 170-174, 1993.

·         Proceedings from the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 23(101):8797-8802, 2004.

·         Ramel, A., et al.  Correlations between Plasma Noradrenaline Concentrations, Antioxidants, and Neutrophil Counts after Submaximal Resistance Exercise in Men.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  38:  e22, 2001.

·         Rankin, J., et al.  Effect of Post-Exercise Supplement Consumption on Adaptations to Resistance Training.  Journal of the American College of Nutrition.  23(4): 322-330, 2004.

·         Rennie, M., et al.  Interaction between Glutamine Availability and Metabolism of Glycogen, Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Intermediates and Glutathione.  Journal of Nutrition. 

·         Tanabe, K., et al.  Efficacy of Oral Magnesium Administration on Decreased Exercise Tolerance in a State of Chronic Sleep Deprivation.  Japanese Circulation Journal.  62(5): 341-346, 1998.

·         Twerenbold, R., et al.  Effects of Different Sodium Concentrations in Replacement Fluids during Prolonged Exercise in Women.  British Journal of Sports Medicine. 37: 300-303, 2003.

·         Uozumi, Y., et al. Myogenic Differentiation Induces Taurine Transporter in Association with Taurine-mediated Cytoprotection in Skeletal Muscles.  Biochemical Journal.  394: 699-706, 2006.

·         Warskulat, U., et al.  Taurine Transporter Knockout Depletes Muscle Taurine Levels and Results in Severe Skeletal Muscle Impairment but Leaves Cardiac Function Uncompromised.  The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.  Express article 10.1096/fj.03-0496fje, published online 2004.

·         Yuen, K., et al. Partial Amino Acid Catabolism Leading to the Formation of Alanine in Periophthalmodon Schlosseri (Mudskipper):  a Strategy that Facilitates the Use of Amino Acids as an Energy Source during Locomotory Activity on Land.  The Journal of Experimental Biology.  204: 1615-1624, 2001.

What Makes Torch™ Hydrate Unique?

Torch™ Hydrate is a unique and superior formulation compared to other products on the market. Hydrate provides more than just the sodium and sugars that most competitive products provide. Our key ingredients include glutamine, alanine, taurine and Ascend™ trehalose, which all help to maximize performance. Hydrate helps to replace electrolytes, improve performance and replenish the body’s fluid balance after exercise. Exercisers don’t just lose water, they lose electrolytes as well. Plus, you have to take into account that our diets primarily only dose one electrolyte (sodium) so we start off with an imbalance prior to stepping into the gym or onto the field. You can’t become a winner if you don’t replace what you lose. You now have Torch Pre-Burn, Torch Hydrate and Torch After-Burn to help you achieve your goals. Nothing can stop you from becoming a winner now!*

Frequently Asked Questions About Torch™ Hydrate:

Can I drink Torch: Hydrate even if I am not active?

Yes, even though you are not participating in strenuous activity, Torch Hydrate can be your replacement drink.

When should I drink Torch: Hydrate?

You should drink Torch Hydrate during strenuous activity. As you lose fluids and electrolytes through sweat and urine, you should immediately replenish them.  Drinking Torch Hydrate during exercise will help hydrate the body so you can continue your activity.*

How does Torch Hydrate differ from other products on the market?

Most formulations claiming to re-hydrate the body only contain sodium and sugars. Torch Hydrate has sodium, potassium and magnesium. Torch Hydrate’s active ingredients are taurine, alanine and L-glutamine, which all play a significant role in re-hydrating the body, and replenishing the fluids and nutrients that were lost.*

Can I still drink Torch Pre-Burn and Torch After Burn with Torch Hydrate?

Yes, Torch Pre-Burn is suggested to be taken before you work out, Torch Hydrate should be taken while you work out and Torch After-Burn should be used after you work out. They all have different roles in the body. Torch Pre-Burn helps to maximize performance, Torch Hydrate helps to refresh and replace fluids lost during strenuous activity and Torch After-Burn helps your body recover.*

What are the electrolytes in Torch: Hydrate?

Sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Why do I need a re-hydration drink?

You need Torch Hydrate because exercisers don’t just lose water, you also lose electrolytes, and our diets primarily have only one dose electrolyte (sodium) so we start with an imbalance prior to stepping into the gym or onto the field.*

Primary Benefits of Torch™ Hydrate*:

·         Helps improve exercise performance

·         Helps to balance the negative effects of exertion

·         Promotes healthy blood acid levels

·         Promotes healthy enzyme and hormone reactions

·         Promotes healthy levels of hydration

·         Promotes muscle strength, force and endurance

·         Quickly replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise

·         Re-hydrates the body during/after exercise

·         Supports energy needs of the body during exercise and recovery

·         Supports healthy immune response to exertion

·         Supports healthy oxygen uptake

Key Ingredients Found In Torch™ Hydrate:

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the human body. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Most carbohydrates taste sweet and are often referred to as sugars. They are usually classified in two ways: simple carbohydrates or complex carbohydrates. In the body, carbohydrate reserves are stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen. Glycogen reserves are not much greater than the amount of carbohydrates usually consumed in one day.

Carbohydrates are the primary energy source used during exercise. They are required for glycogen replacement, and they help maintain blood glucose levels during exercise. The amount of carbohydrates used during exercise depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise. Exercising muscles rely heavily on blood glucose for energy late in exercise. Post exercise, carbohydrates are needed to replenish muscle glycogen and refuel the body. Carbohydrate-containing beverages, designed for those who exercise regularly, have been shown to improve endurance and performance during prolonged exercise.*

Vitamin C: 30 mg

Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, lemons, as well as other fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, brussels sprouts, peppers and cantaloupe are excellent sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important water-soluble vitamin that has several physiological functions. It plays an important role in the synthesis of several hormones, neurotransmitters, proteins and lipids. It promotes normal wound healing, immune functions, carbohydrate metabolism, cellular respiration and other metabolic processes. Vitamin C is best known for its role as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that protect the body from the damaging effects of oxidation by binding to free-oxygen radicals and thereby diminishing their effects.* 

Exercise has been shown to increase the existence of free oxygen radicals in the body. Vitamin C in its role as an antioxidant helps to combat free radicals resulting from exercise. Some evidence suggests vitamin C might also help to boost the immune response, which is often suppressed in athletes and those who work out at higher intensities.*

Magnesium: 30 mg

Magnesium can be found in artichokes, nuts, beans, whole grains and shellfish. It is a vital structural component of bone. It promotes normal energy production, ion movements across cell membranes, heart and nerve function, retention of electrolyte balance and mental function. It is a necessary component in at least 300 enzymatic processes that occur daily in the human body.*

Magnesium deficiency is not uncommon, particularly among women. Magnesium helps the body maintain nerve and muscle electrical potentials, and promotes the proper transmission of impulses across neuromuscular junctions.*

Magnesium is involved in numerous processes that affect muscle function, including oxygen uptake, energy production and electrolyte balance. During exercise, magnesium is lost in significant amounts in sweat and urine, which can significantly increase the body’s needs by as much as 20 percent. Research has found that marginal magnesium deficiency can increase oxygen requirements, impair exercise performance, increase oxidative stress and impair energy metabolism.* 

Sodium: 250 mg

Sodium plays an important role in many important processes within the human body. Sodium is best known as part of a class of substances known as electrolytes. It, along with other electrolytes, helps to maintain normal blood volume, fluid balance and electrolyte balance within the body. It supports the body’s normal regulation of blood pressure and promotes normal heart activity, transmission of nerve impulses, and aids in the transport of molecules across cell membranes.*

While sodium is important for normal, healthy body functions, it also appears to be very important, and helpful to an active body. Research of sodium use prior to exercise has been found to help the body maintain normal oxygen levels and blood acid levels. During exercise, sodium is lost in significant amounts in sweat and urine, resulting in a fluid deficit corresponding to 1-8 percent loss of body mass. Studies show that consumption of sodium appears to improve performance in high intensity exercises. Use of sodium and other electrolytes in re-hydration beverages appears to promote more rapid recovery of the body’s fluid balance.*

Other studies have show that the ingestion of sodium (in reasonable amounts) with or without carbohydrates, can help maintain normal acid levels and may even improve performance during exercise. Acid is a natural by-product of energy production and use.*

Potassium: 150 mg

Potassium is an essential mineral for human health. It promotes the normal regulation of blood pressure and supports normal heart activity, neural transmission and muscle contraction. It is necessary for normal cell function and various enzymatic reactions. It is classified as an electrolyte, aiding in the maintenance of blood volume and fluid balance within the body.*

Potassium, being an electrolyte and important in regulating muscle contraction, is considered very important both during and after exercise. Some research has shown that potassium may help the body with normal ventilation during exercise and recovery. Supplementation with potassium has been shown to mediate perceived exertion during moderately intense exercise. An improper potassium balance may contribute to early muscle fatigue during exercise, thus causing reduced exercise performance. Post-exercise use of potassium in re-hydration drinks helps to restore fluid balance and avoid the detrimental effects of dehydration on physiological functions.*

Taurine: 250 mg

Taurine is synthesized by the human body and can be found in the brain, retina, heart and platelets. It promotes normal membrane stabilization, adipose tissue regulation, bile acid conjugation, white blood cell activities, platelet aggregation, heart contractions and osmotic pressure control and many other functions. Taurine appears to have some antioxidant and free radical-scavenging abilities.*

In athletes and those who exercise regularly, taurine has been found to significantly increase VO2 max, force production in skeletal muscle exercise time to exhaustion, and maximal workload. It appears taurine may even help maintain DNA health and improve the capacity of exercise.* 

Alanine: 500 mg

Alanine is a non-essential amino acid. It is closely associated with the metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and the citric acid cycle. It promotes normal metabolism of glucose and tryptophan, and is used by the body to build protein. Alanine supports the transfer of nitrogen from tissue to the liver.*

During exercise, muscle contraction results in an increase in alanine levels in the body. Alanine and glutamine comprise approximately 68 percent of total amino acids released during exercise and recovery. During the early exercise, alanine is involved with establishing and maintaining high concentrations of TCA-cycle intermediates in muscle. The increase in concentration of TCA-cycle intermediates is needed to increase the flux of the TCA-cycle and meet increased energy demand. Research supports that alanine may enhance endurance and performance during exercise.*

L-Glutamine

L-glutamine is an amino acid found in all life forms. Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body and participates in many physiological reactions. The tissues of the immune system, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver require glutamine, which promotes the normal inter-organ transport of nitrogen and carbon. Glutamine functions as a precursor for other amino acids, glucose, purines and pyrimidines, glutathione, and glutamate. It is the preferred fuel for enterocytes, colonocytes and lymphocytes. It promotes the normal regulation of the acid-base balance.

Glutamine is often used as a supplement by athletes and those who workout regularly as a means of replenishing the body's stores of amino acids that have been used during exercise. Its availability promotes normal regulation of glucose homeostasis during and after exercise, which may aid in post-exercise recovery. Research suggests that both sustained exercise and overtraining reduces plasma glutamine levels, and may cause a suppression of the immune system post-exercise. 

In the News:

Fluid and fuel intake during exercise.  By: Edward F. Coyle.  Journal of Sports Sciences, 2004, 22:39-55.

Dehydration, Hyperthermia, and Athletes:  Science and Practice. By Robert Murray, Phd.  Journal of Athletic Training, Vol 31, Numer3, September 1996.

Influence of Hydration and Electrolye Supplementation on Incidence and Time to Onset of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps.  By Alan P. Jung, Phillip A. Bishop, Ali Al-Nawwast, R. Barry Dale.  Journal of Athletic Training 2005, 40(2): 71-75.

Fluid and electrolyte needs for preparation and recovery from training and competition.  By Susan M. Shirreffs, Lawrence E. Armstrong, and Samuel N. Cheuvront.  Journal of Sports Sciene, 2004, 22: 57-63

Scientific Studies Which Support Torch™ Hydrate:

·         Ashton, T., et al.  Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy, Exercise, and Oxidative Stress: an Ascorbic Acid Intervention Study. Journal of Applied Physiology.  87(6): 2032-2036, 1999.

·         Bakker, A. and Berg, H.  Effect of Taurine on Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Function and Force in Skinned Fast-twitch Skeletal Muscle Fibers of the rat. Journal of Physiology.  538: 185-194, 2002.

·         Ball, D. and Maughan, R. The Effect of Sodium Citrate Ingestion on the Metabolic Response to Intense Exercise Following Diet Manipulation in Men.  Experimental Physiology. 82: 1041-1056, 1997.

·         Bloom, S., et al.  Differences in the metabolic and hormonal response to exercise between racing cyclists and untrained individuals. Journal of Physiology.  258:1-18, 1976.

·         Busse, M., et al. Relation between Plasma K+ and Ventilation during Incremental Exercise after Glycogen Depletion and Repletion in Man. Journal of Physiology.  443: 469-476, 1991.

·         Chan, S., et al.  Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Skeletal Muscle during Concentric Contraction: Evidence that IL-8, like IL-6, is influenced by Glycogen Availability.  American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.  287: R322-R327, 2004.

·         Chan, S., et al.  Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Skeletal Muscle during Concentric

·         Charkoudian, N., et al.  Influences of Hydration on Post-exercise Cardiovascular Control in Humans.  Journal of Physiology.  552” 635-644, 2003.

·         Coeffier, M., et al.  Effect of Glutamine on Water and Sodium Absorption in Human Jejunum at Baseline and during PGE1-induction Secretion.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  98: 2163-2168, 2005.

·         Febbraio, M., et al.  Glucose Ingestion Attenuates Interleukin-6 Release from Contracting Skeletal Muscle in Humans.  Journal of Physiology.  549: 607-612, 2003.

·         Fischer, C., et al.  Supplementation with Vitamins C and E Inhibits the Release of Interleukin-6 from Contracting Human Skeletal Muscle.  Journal of Physiology. 558: 633-645, 2004.

·         Fulco, C., et al.  Carbohydrate Supplementation Improves Time-trial Cycle Performance during Energy Deficit at 4,300-m Altitude.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  99: 867-876, 2005.

·         Gibala, M., et al.  Anaplerotic Processes in Human Skeletal Muscle during Brief Dynamic Exercise. Journal of Physiology.  502: 703-713, 1997.

·         Iwashita, S., et al.  Impact of Glutamine Supplementation on Glucose Homeostasis during and after Exercise.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  99: 1858-1865, 2005.

·         Johnston, C., et al.  Marginal Vitamin C Status is Associated with Reduced Fat Oxidation during Submaximal Exercise in Young Adults. Nutrition & Metabolism (London).  3:1-5, 2006.

·         Khanna, G. and Manna, I. Supplementary Effect of Carbohydrate-electrolyte Drink on Sports Performance, Lactate Removal & Cardiovascular Response of Athletes.  Indian Journal of Medical Research.  121: 665-669, 2005.

·         Khassaf, M., et al.  Effect of vitamin C Supplements on Antioxidant Defense and Stress Proteins in Human Lymphocytes and Skeletal Muscle.  Journal of Physiology.  549: 645-652, 2003.

·         Lukaski, H.  Magnesium, Zinc, and Chromium Nutriture and Physical Activity.  The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  72: 585S-593S, 2000.

·         Lukaski, H. and Nielsen, F.  Dietary Magnesium Depletion Affects Metabolic Responses during Submaximal Exercise in Postmenopausal Women.  The Journal of Nutrition.  132: 930-935, 2002.

·         Lukaski, H., et al.  Maximal Oxygen Consumption as Related to Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc Nutriture.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  37: 407-415, 1983.

·         Maggs, D., et al.  Interstitial Fluid Concentrations of Glycerol, Glucose, and Amino Acids in Human Quadricep Muscle and Adipose Tissue. Evidence for Significant Lipolysis in Skeletal Muscle. Journal of Clinical Investigations.  96: 370-377, 1995.

·         McFarlin, B., et al.  Carbohydrate Intake during Endurance Exercise Increases Natural Killer Cell Responsiveness to IL-2.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  96: 271-275, 2004.

·         Nalin, D., et al.  Clinical Concerns about Reduced-osmolarity Oral Rehydration Solution.  The Journal of the American Medical Association.  291(21):  2632-2635, 2004.

·         Napoli, C., et al.  Long-term Combined Beneficial Effects of Physical Training and Metabolic Treatment on Atherosclerosis in Hypercholesterolemic Mice.

·         Nieman, D., et al. Carbohydrate Ingestion Influences Skeletal Muscle Cytokine mRNA and Plasma Cytokine Levels after a 3-h Run.  Journal of Applied Physiology.  94: 1917-1925, 2003.

·         Oopik, V., et al. Effects of Sodium Citrate Ingestion before Exercise on Endurance Performance in Well Trained College Runners. British Journal of Sports Medicine.  37(6): 485 – 489, 2003.

·         Peters, E., et al.  Vitamin C Supplementation Reduces the Incidence of Postrace Symptoms of Upper-respiratory-tract Infection in Ultramarathon Runners.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  57: 170-174, 1993.

·         Proceedings from the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 23(101):8797-8802, 2004.

·         Ramel, A., et al.  Correlations between Plasma Noradrenaline Concentrations, Antioxidants, and Neutrophil Counts after Submaximal Resistance Exercise in Men.  British Journal of Sports Medicine.  38:  e22, 2001.

·         Rankin, J., et al.  Effect of Post-Exercise Supplement Consumption on Adaptations to Resistance Training.  Journal of the American College of Nutrition.  23(4): 322-330, 2004.

·         Rennie, M., et al.  Interaction between Glutamine Availability and Metabolism of Glycogen, Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Intermediates and Glutathione.  Journal of Nutrition. 

·         Tanabe, K., et al.  Efficacy of Oral Magnesium Administration on Decreased Exercise Tolerance in a State of Chronic Sleep Deprivation.  Japanese Circulation Journal.  62(5): 341-346, 1998.

·         Twerenbold, R., et al.  Effects of Different Sodium Concentrations in Replacement Fluids during Prolonged Exercise in Women.  British Journal of Sports Medicine. 37: 300-303, 2003.

·         Uozumi, Y., et al. Myogenic Differentiation Induces Taurine Transporter in Association with Taurine-mediated Cytoprotection in Skeletal Muscles.  Biochemical Journal.  394: 699-706, 2006.

·         Warskulat, U., et al.  Taurine Transporter Knockout Depletes Muscle Taurine Levels and Results in Severe Skeletal Muscle Impairment but Leaves Cardiac Function Uncompromised.  The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.  Express article 10.1096/fj.03-0496fje, published online 2004.

·         Yuen, K., et al. Partial Amino Acid Catabolism Leading to the Formation of Alanine in Periophthalmodon Schlosseri (Mudskipper):  a Strategy that Facilitates the Use of Amino Acids as an Energy Source during Locomotory Activity on Land.  The Journal of Experimental Biology.  204: 1615-1624, 2001.

What Makes Torch™ Hydrate Unique?

Torch™ Hydrate is a unique and superior formulation compared to other products on the market. Hydrate provides more than just the sodium and sugars that most competitive products provide. Our key ingredients include glutamine, alanine, taurine and Ascend™ trehalose, which all help to maximize performance. Hydrate helps to replace electrolytes, improve performance and replenish the body’s fluid balance after exercise. Exercisers don’t just lose water, they lose electrolytes as well. Plus, you have to take into account that our diets primarily only dose one electrolyte (sodium) so we start off with an imbalance prior to stepping into the gym or onto the field. You can’t become a winner if you don’t replace what you lose. You now have Torch Pre-Burn, Torch Hydrate and Torch After-Burn to help you achieve your goals. Nothing can stop you from becoming a winner now!*

Frequently Asked Questions About Torch™ Hydrate:

Can I drink Torch: Hydrate even if I am not active?

Yes, even though you are not participating in strenuous activity, Torch Hydrate can be your replacement drink.

When should I drink Torch: Hydrate?

You should drink Torch Hydrate during strenuous activity. As you lose fluids and electrolytes through sweat and urine, you should immediately replenish them.  Drinking Torch Hydrate during exercise will help hydrate the body so you can continue your activity.*

How does Torch Hydrate differ from other products on the market?

Most formulations claiming to re-hydrate the body only contain sodium and sugars. Torch Hydrate has sodium, potassium and magnesium. Torch Hydrate’s active ingredients are taurine, alanine and L-glutamine, which all play a significant role in re-hydrating the body, and replenishing the fluids and nutrients that were lost.*

Can I still drink Torch Pre-Burn and Torch After Burn with Torch Hydrate?

Yes, Torch Pre-Burn is suggested to be taken before you work out, Torch Hydrate should be taken while you work out and Torch After-Burn should be used after you work out. They all have different roles in the body. Torch Pre-Burn helps to maximize performance, Torch Hydrate helps to refresh and replace fluids lost during strenuous activity and Torch After-Burn helps your body recover.*

What are the electrolytes in Torch: Hydrate?

Sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Why do I need a re-hydration drink?

You need Torch Hydrate because exercisers don’t just lose water, you also lose electrolytes, and our diets primarily have only one dose electrolyte (sodium) so we start with an imbalance prior to stepping into the gym or onto the field.*