Muscletech Nitro-Tech Bars

The Formula:
SynthePro™ : A revolutionary whey protein blend exclusive only to MuscleTech, SynthePro™ derives its power from several factors, one of which is the inclusion of whey peptides. These smaller whey peptides are absorbed preferentially by the intestines, shuttling nitrogen and amino acids to the bloodstream. The result is an intrinsic signal for the body to upregulate protein synthesis.1 In addition to that, MuscleTech also included WPI-97 - a 97 percent whey protein isolate. This is the most refined whey protein isolate in the world! MuscleTech is one of the only sport supplement companies to include this highly concentrated protein source in a whey protein formula. The NITRO-Tech bar also contains a time-released portion of whey protein to promote a rapid, yet partially prolonged absorption rate. This effect may help prevent muscle catabolism. MuscleTech also knew that to trigger optimum protein synthesis in the muscles, they needed to jump-start protein synthesis by including the amino acids L-leucine and L-methionine. These two amino acids are rapidly absorbed, signaling the body to begin synthesizing more protein.2

With 35 g of protein, the NITRO-Tech bar has one of the highest ratios of protein to calories of any bar on the market!
Nitroxen ™ : An advanced nutrient complex designed to help increase insulin sensitivity, output, vasodilatation, protein synthesis and nitrogen retention via nitric oxide.3,4,5,6,7,8 By increasing vasodilation, there is enhanced blood flow to the muscles, allowing for increased amino acid absorption by the muscles. Moreover, by increasing insulin output and sensitivity, there may be even greater amino acid uptake by the muscles where they can be incorporated into new muscle tissue. Using glycosidal saponins, shown in clinical studies to increase nitric oxide output along with arginine and folic acid (vital compounds in nitric oxide synthesis), Nitroxen’s trademarked nutrient blend is designed to help increase the amount of amino acids shuttled to muscles where they can be used to build new lean mass.9

Insulogen™ : A revolutionary nutrient complex designed specifically to help increase amino acid uptake via insulin-mediated mechanisms, without the presence of carbohydrates. Insulogen contains D-myo-inositol and Inzitolä (D-pinitol) – two nutrients that are taken up by muscle cells which may be specifically incorporated into new phosphatidylinositol glycans.10 An increased level of these glycans may lead to greatly enhanced amino acid uptake by triggering identical routes as those followed by insulin.11 Glucommanan is also added to the NITRO-Tech bar to potentially help increase insulin sensitivity; thereby, enhancing insulin’s potent anabolic and anticatabolic activities.12 Lastly, the nutrient-repartitioning agent, alpha lipoic acid (ALA), is also included in the NITRO-Tech bar formula to help increase insulin’s efficiency by potentiating insulin receptor sensitivity.13 By unlocking the doors to your muscles, Insulogen’s blend of complex nutrients may help force more of SynthePro’s amino acids into your muscles; thereby, promoting new gains in lean mass.

In one independent research study, test subjects using the NITRO-Tech powder gained significantly more lean mass and strength than those subjects using regular whey protein. In fact, NITRO-Tech subjects gained an average of 24 times more lean mass in only 28 days!14 One test subject in a second NITRO-Tech research study gained 12.8 pounds of rock-hard lean mass in only six weeks, while also reducing his level of bodyfat. His one-rep max on the bench press increased by 60 pounds, while his squat increased by 90 pounds!15 What’s even more impressive is that these subjects were already experienced bodybuilders. Even though results may vary, these results demonstrate what may be achieved when combining NITRO-Tech with an intense training and diet regimen. These results validate the powerful muscle-building and strength-enhancing properties of some of the ingredients contained in the NITRO-Tech bar over regular whey protein. The results of this study have already been published at the American College of Sports Medicine – the world leader in sports medicine research. Thanks to MuscleTech’s multi-million dollar research budget funding legitimate clinical trials, bodybuilders can now feel confident that the next revolutionary whey protein product for building lean mass and strength while losing body fat has been developed, and it’s called NITRO-Tech!

If in the past you have seen little if any results from a bar, you can be sure that the NITRO-Tech has changed all that. The NITRO-Tech bar has been designed specifically to help you ultimately build muscle and lose fat. MuscleTech is confident that the new NITRO-Tech bar has become a legitimate muscle-building and fat-loss supplement used by serious bodybuilders, regardless of their level of attainment. On top of its amazing taste, the NITRO-Tech bar also contains some of the most scientifically advanced, musclebuilding compounds ever included in a delicious tasting high-protein!

Label Information
Servings per container: 12
Serving size: 1 Bar (88g)
Amount per serving:

Calories: 290 Calories from fat: 60	Amount	% DV*
Total Fat	7g	11
Saturated Fat	4g	20
Cholesterol	<5mg	<1
Total Carbohydrate	7g	2
Dietary Fibre	3g	12
Sugars	4g
Protein	35g	70
Vitamin A	2500 IU	50
Vitamin C	30mg	50
Vitamin D	200 IU	50
Vitamin E	1.5 IU	50
Thiamin	0.75mg	50
Riboflavin	0.85mg	50
Niacin	10 mg	50
Vitamin B6	1 mg	50
Folate	400 mcg	100
Vitamin B12	3 mcg	50
Biotin	150 mcg	50
Pantothenic Acid	5 mg	50
Calcium	500 mg	50
Iron	1.8 mg	10
Phosphorous	350 mg	35
Iodine	75 mcg	50
Magnesium	40 mg	10
Zinc	7.5 mg	50
Copper	0.2 mg	10
Sodium	160 mg	7
Potassium	140 mg	4
* USA Percentage daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Other ingredients
SynthePro ä (Whey Peptides 1, glycerine, micronized creatine monohydrate; Insulogen™ ä (guar gum, d-myo-inositol, glucomannan, taurine, pharmaceutical-grade alpha lipoic acid, Inzitol ä {D-Pinitol}); Nitroxen™ ä (l-arginine, glycosidal saponins, folic acid); polydextrose, cocoa powder, natural flavors, high fructose com syrup, maltitol syrup, glutamine blend (L-glutamine, glutamine peptides, calcium alpha ketoglutarate), vitamin and mineral blend (dicalclum phosphate, vitamin A palmitate, ascorbic acid, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, niaminicide, ferrous fumarate, zinc oxide, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, copper gluconate, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, and cyanocobalamin), N-acetyl cysteine, soybean lecithin oil, canola oil, potassium sorbate, magnesium oxide.

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Recommended use
Consume 1 to 3 servings (bars) per day. For optimal results, use as part of a low-fat diet and exercise program