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Chemix
Chemix Intra-Workout
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The Guerrilla Chemist is back with his newly formulated, science based Intra-Workout Training Formula. Using his wealth of knowledge and research, this comprehensive formula takes endurance and recovery to peak levels with each and every serving.
Chemix Intra-Workout is a Tri-Carb blend that not only helps boost endurance but it also aids in rapid recovery, cell hydration, volumization, as well as maximizing anabolic response during every training session. This one of a kind Intra-Workout formula is loaded with patented ingredients like Cluster Dextrin, Creapure, and Calci-K to ensure that you maximize each and every workout to its fullest extent.
Not only is Chemix Intra-Workout superior to other formulas on the market but it can also be used simultaneously as a post workout formula when your workout is finished.
Research shows that training for duration's as short as 30 minutes can deplete glycogen levels up to 40% while training sessions in the 60-90 minute range can deplete glycogen levels significantly more. Chemix Intra-Workout used during the post workout window can help replenish glycogen stores and kick start the recovery process the right way.
Enjoy the delicious taste of Chemix-Intra Workout in amazing flavors like Orange Tangelo and Wild Apple Melon available now from Chemix!
Chemix Intra-Workout is a Tri-Carb blend that not only helps boost endurance but it also aids in rapid recovery, cell hydration, volumization, as well as maximizing anabolic response during every training session. This one of a kind Intra-Workout formula is loaded with patented ingredients like Cluster Dextrin, Creapure, and Calci-K to ensure that you maximize each and every workout to its fullest extent.
Not only is Chemix Intra-Workout superior to other formulas on the market but it can also be used simultaneously as a post workout formula when your workout is finished.
Research shows that training for duration's as short as 30 minutes can deplete glycogen levels up to 40% while training sessions in the 60-90 minute range can deplete glycogen levels significantly more. Chemix Intra-Workout used during the post workout window can help replenish glycogen stores and kick start the recovery process the right way.
Enjoy the delicious taste of Chemix-Intra Workout in amazing flavors like Orange Tangelo and Wild Apple Melon available now from Chemix!
- Muscle Growth And Recovery
- Tri-Carb Blend
- Enhanced Endurance
- Easy Mixability
- Amazing Flavors
Chemix
Chemix Sleep
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$49.99
Assist Your Recovery And Induce Restfulness With The All New Chemix Ultra Premium Sleep Aid. The Guerrilla Chemist Has Gone Back To The Lab And Formulated Our First Ever Ultra Premium Sleep Aid Product. This One Of A Kind Formulation Will Turn Your Lights Out When It's Time To Get Your Rest. Chemix Sleep Will Provide The Best In Rest And Recovery With No Excess Hangover Leaving You Ready To Take On The Day With Plenty Of Energy And Focus.
SLEEP is an all-natural, multifaceted sleep product designed to promote sleepiness and restful sleep to ensure maximum recovery. Quality sleep is one of the most important and essential actions your body needs to function properly. It is estimated that up to 33% of all adults do not get enough quality sleep. SLEEP is specifically designed to help fight off restlessness via different mechanisms of action, including inducing sleep and staying asleep.
HOW DOES CHEMIX SLEEP WORK?
GABAiclinÔ is a trademarked extract of Scutellaria baicalensis, standardized for 30% of the main active baicalin. Baicalin is a positive allosteric agonist for your GABAA receptors. g-aminobutyric acid, aka GABA is your main inhibitory neurotransmitter that essentially tells your brain it’s time to get ready for sleep. Once baicalin binds to your GABAA receptor, it activates the receptor and elicits sedative, hypnotic, muscle relaxant and anxiolytic(anti-anxiety) properties. This is the same mechanism and receptor that a class of sleep medications known as benzodiazepines interacts with. Baicalin has been shown to increase slow-wave sleep(deep sleep), as well as REM(rapid eye movement) sleep. REM sleep is extremely valuable to your body, as it releases growth hormone(GH) to help aid in recovery.
MagnaSleepÔ is an extremely potent form of magnolia bark extract(MBE), standardized for 90% of two powerful active phenolic compounds: magnolol and honokiol. These two bioactives also act on your GABAA receptors to help reduce anxiety and prepare your body for sleep. MBE has been used for thousands of years in Chinese and Japanese tradition medicine for help promote sleep and reduce anxiety. Magnolol and Honokiol both have very high binding affinity to your GABAA receptors, specifically interacting with the benzodiazepine binding site. This binding potentiates the sleep inducing-effect of baicalin. Since magnolol and honokiol can quickly be metabolized via glucuronidation, a hefty 25mg dose of BioPerineÒ(black pepper extract) was added to inhibit this process.
Cussonia zimmermannii is an African herb that has been studied for bioactive constituents that modulate your GABA receptors to induce sleep. The rootbark extract of C. zimmermannii has some very unique compounds known as polyacetylenes that have an extremely high affinity to GABAA receptors. However instead of binding directly to the receptor binding pocket, they bind to a slightly different area on the GABAA receptors and enhance the effects of compounds like magnolol and honokiol that bind directly to the binding pocket. This is known as positive allosteric modulation and is a very synergistic property. These compounds have been shown to promote restfulness sleep, as well as staying asleep longer.
Hesperidin is one of the main bioactive compounds from citrus peel extract. It is a polyphenolic compound that has been shown to induce sleep, but does not act on the GABA receptor or benzodiazepine binding site. Studies show hesperidin interacts with your extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2(ERK1/2), located in the cortex and cerebellum. Hesperidin inhibits the activity of ERK1/2, which may be linked to sedation. Studies show that hesperidin can induce sleepiness and enhance sleep, and may potentiate other sleep-promoting compounds that activate your GABAA receptors.
Apigenin is a polyphenolic flavonoid that is one of the most abundant and well-studied. Apigenin’s mechanism of action is not directly on the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor, but does modulate its’ activity. Studies show it has a synergistic effect when combined with GABAA agonists, like baicalin, magnolol and honokiol. It has been shown to reduce locomotor activity, which prevents restlessness and may help induce sleep. One study showed subjects taking apigenin slept for longer durations vs the placebo. Apigenin is also subject to glucuronidation, so absorption is critical. With 25mg of BioPerineÒ added to prevent this metabolism, you can be sure that the large dose of apigenin will be absorbed and utilized.
I formulated SLEEP because I have had sleeping issues all of my adult life. I have tried countless over-the-counter sleeping aids, melatonin, as well as 11 different pharmaceuticals. This combination of ingredients at clinical doses has dramatically improved my ability to fall asleep, my biggest issue, as well as stay asleep, my 2nd biggest issue. I scoured papers to look for natural sleep-enhancing compounds and I truly believe this formula will help anyone looking to get more restful sleep to help fully recover not only from exercise but from mental stress, as well.
-GC
References:
- Chang HH, Yi PL, Cheng CH, et al. Biphasic effects of baicalin, an active constituent of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, in the spontaneous sleep-wake regulation. J Ethnopharmacol. 2011;135(2):359-368.
- Shi, Yuan, et al. "Herbal insomnia medications that target GABAergic systems: a review of the psychopharmacological evidence." Current Neuropharmacology3 (2014): 289-302.
- Ai, Jinglu, Xiaomei Wang, and Mogens Nielsen. "Honokiol and magnolol selectively interact with GABAA receptor subtypes in vitro." Pharmacology1 (2001): 34-41.
- Squires, Richard F., et al. "Honokiol and magnolol increase the number of [3 H] muscimol binding sites three-fold in rat forebrain membranes in vitro using a filtration assay, by allosterically increasing the affinities of low-affinity sites." Neurochemical research12 (1999): 1593-1602.
- Chen, Chang-Rui, et al. "Magnolol, a major bioactive constituent of the bark of Magnolia officinalis, induces sleep via the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptor in mice." Neuropharmacology6 (2012): 1191-1199.
- Senn, Martin W. Structures and evaluation of biologically active constituents of" Cussonia Zimmermannii" harms. Diss. University_of_Basel, 2006.
- Martínez, M. Cecilia, et al. "Hesperidin, a flavonoid glycoside with sedative effect, decreases brain pERK1/2 levels in mice." Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior2 (2009): 291-296.
- Fernández, Sebastián P., et al. "Synergistic interaction between hesperidin, a natural flavonoid, and diazepam." European journal of pharmacology2-3 (2005): 189-198.
- Fernández, Sebastián, et al. "Sedative and sleep-enhancing properties of linarin, a flavonoid-isolated from Valeriana officinalis." Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior2 (2004): 399-404.
- Salehi, Bahare, et al. "The therapeutic potential of apigenin." International journal of molecular sciences6 (2019): 1305.
- Kim, Jae-Wook, et al. "Enhancement of pentobarbital-induced sleep by apigenin through chloride ion channel activation." Archives of pharmacal research2 (2012): 367-373.
Gazola, Andressa C., et al. "Involvement of GABAergic pathway in the sedative activity of apigenin, the main flavonoid from Passiflora quadrangularis pericarp." Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia 25.2 (2015): 158-163.
Chemix
Chemix Nootropic
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Chemix CEO The Guerrilla Chemist is back with his long awaited Nootropic Formulation that not only decreases mental fatigue but increases cognition to enhance productivity and provide focus at levels you have never seen before.
Redefine your focus with our brand new caffeine free nootropic blend helping you to harness the power of incredible ingredients like Lions Mane Extract, Huperzine A, Ivy Leaf Extract, Kanna, and more which deliver mental acuity beyond your wildest imagination.
HOW DOES CHEMIX NOOTROPIC WORK?
Nootropic is an ultra-premium, all-natural combination of 11 powerful ingredients designed to dramatically increase focus, enhance mood, and your ability to get things done! To understand how many of these ingredients work, you need a little background information on monoamines neurotransmitters. Monoamines neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine contain 1 amine group(-NH 2 ), connected to an aromatic ring. All monoamines are derived from the amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan and are dubbed “the feel good neurotransmitters.” The enzyme which breaks down all monoamines is known as monoamine oxidase (MAO). By inhibiting the enzyme MAO, these compounds and their effects can last longer in the body.
Serotonin is known as the “feel good” neurotransmitter and has been directly shown to elevate mood, cognition, learning and memory. Regulating serotonin is the main action by which most anti-depressant medications work. Increasing levels of serotonin, as well as blocking the re- uptake(usage) of serotonin is the mechanism of action for most prescription serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRi). The cool thing is that there are many natural botanical that work very similarly.
Dopamine is another important monoamine that is a major part of your body’s reward- motivation system. It’s known as the “pleasure/euphoric” chemical, and many pharmaceuticals revolve around the release and reuptake of dopamine, specifically ADHD medications. These medications work via blocking dopamine transporters or inhibiting reuptake. The reason why people need ADHD meds is because they do not produce high amounts of dopamine. By constantly looking around for outside stimuli, this causes a dopamine “fix” and their bodies will produce more dopamine. If you already have enough dopamine, releasing more and blocking its transport will dramatically increase your concentration.
Nootropic was designed to modulate serotonin and dopamine in a safe way in order to produce laser-like focus and concentration, being in a great mood and increase long-term learning and memory. Nootropic also increases levels of acetylcholine, the excitatory neurotransmitter in your brain that tells you to wake up. Acetylcholine has also been shown to increase focus,
learning and concentration.
Kanna: Scelectium tortuosum AKA Kanna, is an herb that contains some very powerful nootropic and psychoactive alkaloids, including mesembrine. Kanna has been shown to interact with 77 different receptors in the body, but its main mechanism of action is acting as a natural serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRi). Similarly to its pharmaceutical counterpart, elevating serotonin can cause mood enhancement and euphoria. Kanna is also a natural phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor (PDE4i), which is responsible for wakefulness and long-term memory. Lastly, Kanna acts as a releasing agent, meaning it causes the release of dopamine and serotonin, which further enhances its effects (Serotonin)
Catuaba Bark Extract (30% polyphenols): Catuaba has been used in traditional Brazilian medicine for its antidepressant and memory-stimulant properties(as well as libido). Catuaba works mostly on modulating dopamine, which users report improved mood, enhanced cognition and focus, as expected. Remember, dopamine is released and reuptake is blocked in medications for ADHD, so this makes sense. According to the research, Catuaba not only boosts dopamine release and inhibits its transport/reuptake, it also increases sensitivity of your D1 dopamine receptor. It’s also been shown to increase acetylcholine via acting as a mild acetylcholinesterase(enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine) inhibitor. Some research even suggests that it can increase the release and inhibit the reuptake of serotonin ,as well. However, its mostly dopaminergic. It also has neuroprotective properties against oxidative stress.
Ivy Leaf Extract (20% Hederagenin): Ivy leaf extract has been used for centuries in eastern medicine as cough/cold agent. However, more recently the saponins found in the plant have had significant medicinal uses. Specifically, hederagenin is one of the main saponins that has bioactivity. It acts as a triple monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOi). Meaning, it can extend the active life of 3 of the main monoamines we discussed: serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. Taking ivy leaf extract may exhibit strong mood and cognitive enhancement, as well as slight euphoria. Ivy leaf has also been shown to be anti-neurogenerative.
Psoralea corylifolia (10:1 Extract): Psoralea coryifolia contains certain bioactive compounds like psoralidin and Δ 3 ,2-hydroxybakuchiol have been shown to possess serotonergic and dopaminergic activities, respectfully. This means that the seeds from this plant can act as a natural anti-depressant and mood enhancer, as well as increase focus and concentration.
Lion’s Mane Extract: Lions mane is another powerful nootropic that has shown to improve memory and cognition, increase NGF, which can cause nerve regeneration, as well as decreased levels of beta-amyloid plaque. Lions mane also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. One human study showed improved memory and scores on cognitive tests. Lions mane also contains erinacine, which can increase dopamine levels and possibly mood enhancement. There is also an immune system boosting effect from the beta d-glucans, which can also improve gut health. Over 80% of your body’s serotonin is produced in the gut so it may help with serotonin release. This product contains 375mg of lions mane extract.
CDP-Choline: Cytidine 5;-diphosphocholine, CDP-choline or citicoline is essential to the biosynthesis of phospholipids, like phosphatidylcholine. Once ingested, CDP-choline can easily cross the blood-brain barrier with its phospholipid backbone, where it can increase plasma levels of acetylcholine, as well as dopamine and norepinephrine. CDP-choline has been shown to increase learning and performance, along with being extremely safe.
N,N-dimethylphenylethylamine citrate and Higenamine: are derivatives of phenylethylamine (PEA). PEA, from a chemical structure standpoint, looks very similar to amphetamine. Because of this, these stimulants can elicit a dopamine release, that will further increase concentration when combined with some of the natural dopamine reuptake and monoamine inhibitors.
Huperzine A: Huperzine A is a natural acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, meaning it prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain. It is by far the strongest acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibitor on the market. There are even studies showing it can be neuroprotective against beta- amyloid pigmentation, a protein that has direct links to Alzheimers disease, as well as protection against hydrogen peroxide- induced damage. This works synergistically with CDP-Choline to increase levels of acetylcholine.
References:
- Young, Simon N. "How to increase serotonin in the human brain without drugs." Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience: JPN 32.6 (2007): 394.
- Tripp, Gail, and Jeff R. Wickens. "Research review: dopamine transfer deficit: a neurobiological theory of altered reinforcement mechanisms in ADHD." Journal of child psychology and psychiatry 49.7 (2008): 691-704.
- Martins, Nadini Oliveira, et al. "Antioxidant, anticholinesterase and antifatigue effects of Trichilia catigua (catuaba)." BMC complementary and alternative medicine 18.1 (2018): 172.
- Campos, Maria M., et al. "Antidepressant-like effects of Trichilia catigua (Catuaba) extract: evidence for dopaminergic-mediated mechanisms." Psychopharmacology 182.1 (2005): 45-53.
- Viana, Alice F., et al. "Antinociceptive activity of Trichilia catigua hydroalcoholic extract: new evidence on its dopaminergic effects." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2011 (2011).
- Jin, Zeng-Liang, et al. "The extracts of Fructus Akebiae, a preparation containing 90% of the active ingredient hederagenin: serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor." Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 100.3 (2012): 431-439.
- Zeng, Jia, et al. "Current knowledge and development of hederagenin as a promising medicinal agent: a comprehensive review." RSC advances 8.43 (2018): 24188-24202.
- Yi, Li-Tao, et al. "Antidepressant-like effects of psoralidin isolated from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia in the forced swimming test in mice." Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry 32.2 (2008): 510-519.
- Zhao, G., et al. "In vitro dopaminergic neuroprotective and in vivo antiparkinsonian-like effects of Δ 3, 2-hydroxybakuchiol isolated from Psoralea corylifolia (L.)." Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 66.9 (2009): 1617-1629.
- Secades, Julio J., and G. Frontera. "CDP-choline: pharmacological and clinical review." Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology 17 (1995): 1-54.
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Chemix Cortibloc
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$44.99
The science has proven that elevated cortisol levels cause stress on your adrenal system causing fatigue, rapid weight gain, stress and exhaustion. This is why The Guerrilla Chemist formulated his newest, highly potent product, Cortibloc™.
Cortibloc™ is a premium cortisol manager, blocker, and non stimulant fat burner. This product not only helps reduce cortisol levels but aids in relieving stress that makes you body want to retain unwanted fat.
Training hard is a key component in building a dense muscular physique but when the body encounters stress or does not get adequate rest the central nervous system (CNS) becomes fatigued. Over time your body will respond to stress and lack of rest by creating fat deposits in response to your hormones being under stress.
Cortibloc™ not only helps keep your cortisol levels down but it also helps burn unwanted fat and boosts your metabolism to new levels. Take on your stress with Cortibloc™ available now from Chemix!
Cortibloc™ is a premium cortisol manager, blocker, and non stimulant fat burner. This product not only helps reduce cortisol levels but aids in relieving stress that makes you body want to retain unwanted fat.
Training hard is a key component in building a dense muscular physique but when the body encounters stress or does not get adequate rest the central nervous system (CNS) becomes fatigued. Over time your body will respond to stress and lack of rest by creating fat deposits in response to your hormones being under stress.
Cortibloc™ not only helps keep your cortisol levels down but it also helps burn unwanted fat and boosts your metabolism to new levels. Take on your stress with Cortibloc™ available now from Chemix!
HOW DOES CORTIBLOC WORK?
CortiBloc™ is a one-of-a-kind natural cortisol inhibitor that can help with weight loss and regulate cortisol and blood glucose metabolism. The main ingredient in CortiBloc™ is emodin, an anthraquinone compound isolated mainly from the root and rhizome of polygonum cuspitatum, which acts as an 11βhydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1(11β-HSD1) inhibitor. This enzyme, located in your liver and fat cells is responsible for the conversion of cortisone(the inactive glucocorticoid) into cortisol(the active form).
Glucocorticoids like cortisol can have deleterious effects on your body if levels get too high. Research has shown that elevated levels of glucocorticoids like cortisol can inhibit glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and can lead to fat gain, obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia and type-2 diabetes. Cortisol, which is produced in your adrenal glands in response to stress is good in small quantities and at the right time. However, long term elevated levels can have serious health implications, as mentioned earlier. Emodin can stop elevated cortisol levels right at the source. Emodin is a selective inhibitor of 11β-HSD1 only, not 11β-HSD2 which is found in your kidneys. Inhibiting this enzyme can cause major health effects such as sodium/potassium absorption/elimination, buildup of excess mineralocorticoids, interfere with aldosterone and affect kidney function.
Emodin inhibits 11β-HSD1 by blocking the enzyme site from sending a hydride from NADP to cortisone to produce cortisol. Studies show emodin inhibits the enzyme by up to 46% in adipose tissue(fat cells) which means your body is producing almost half of the cortisol it normally would. This can lead to fat loss, reduction in stress, decreased insulin resistance and increased insulin sensitivity. Emodin also reduced fasting blood glucose levels by 77% after taken orally for 7 days, as well as overall plasma insulin levels by 66% relative to the control. In another study, emodin was shown to reduce appetite and bodyweight in mice(13.9% reduction in bodyweight).
As you can see, emodin is a very powerful ingredient for inhibiting cortisol and insulin-induced weight gain. Unfortunately, the oral bioavailability is very low. In order to fix this issue, we added a large dose of piperine, commonly known as black pepper extract. In a study combining emodin with piperine showed a marked increase in bioavailability via inhibiting glucuronidation. This is the process where a glucose molecule is attached to emodin to make it more water soluble and easy to expel from the body. By stopping this process, the piperine allows emodin to maximally be absorbed and inhibit the formation of cortisol and help you meet and exceed your weight loss goals. This product can be taken by both men and women and works especially well for high-intensity athletes and fitness competitors.
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Feng, Ying, et al. "Emodin, a natural product, selectively inhibits 11β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and ameliorates metabolic disorder in diet‐induced obese mice." British journal of pharmacology 161.1 (2010): 113- 126. Di, Xin, Xin Wang, and Youping Liu. "Effect of piperine on the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of emodin in rats." Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis 115 (2015): 144-149. Wang, Yue-jing, et al. "Emodin, an 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitor, regulates adipocyte function in vitro and exerts anti-diabetic effect in ob/ob mice." Acta Pharmacologica Sinica 33.9 (2012): 1195.
Read The Studies On The Ingredients Below
https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2010.00826.x
https://www.nature.com/articles/aps201287#introduction
- Reduces Cortisol Levels
- Aids At Fat Loss
- Improves Adrenal Gland Function
- Boosts Overall Energy
- Creates Better Daily Mood
