The Power of Protein x 3

Liquid Morph+ Offers the 3-in-1 Power of MORPH, Plus 45 grams of Anabolic Protein

Presented by the iSatori Research Staff

"To fully understand the magnitude of what Liquid Morph+ can do, let's first dig into some of the science and physiology that surround it."

Do you ever wonder...

• "What protein supplement should I take?"
• "Is there one perhaps that may stand out from the rest?"
• "When should I take it for maximum benefit?"

If you do, you aren't alone. Protein is one powerful nutrient, which has rightly earned a very positive reputation. But there are more than a few different types of protein and even more products to choose from. So these questions can often seem to open up endless possibilities.

You can definitely find some forms of protein that are better than others. But there's one that combines the power of three high-quality types of protein—along with some extra nutrients that could transform how you think about protein.

It's called Liquid Morph+. The latest innovation from iSatori. Not only does Liquid Morph+ deliver 45 grams of muscle-building protein—it combines the latest technology in nitric oxide enhancement, muscle cell hydration, and recovery agents to make your workout as effective as possible!

To fully understand the magnitude of what Liquid Morph+ can do, let's first dig into some of the science and physiology that surround it. We'll begin with discovering how it harnesses the 3-in-1 power of MORPH:

Beta-Alanine

Let's start with one of my personal favorites: carnosine or beta-alanyl l-histidine. As you can see by the chemical name of carnosine, it is the combination of beta-alanine along with histidine. This particular compound is highly concentrated in muscle tissue and serves a very important process, particularly during your workouts. This role is to buffer hydrogen ion (H+) concentration and prevent its buildup.

"...by helping buffer them, you may allow for a greater total amount of work to be done. So the carnosine has essentially primed our muscles for our workouts."

What does that mean? Well, when H+ ions build up, performance is quickly degraded. So, by helping buffer them, you may allow for a greater total amount of work to be done. So the carnosine has essentially primed our muscles for our workouts.

Nitric Oxide

Next added to Liquid Morph+ are some compounds to enhance blood flow via the nitric oxide system and cell hydration pathways. The goal here is to allow for enhanced blood flow and volume throughout the training session. You've all felt those skin-splitting pumps from the increased blood flow to your muscles. Some people like to throw around the term "plasma expansion." That's exactly the goal here: to hyper-hydrate the muscle cells, increase volume, and maximize your workouts.

Arginine

To accomplish this, the first ingredient added is tried-and-true arginine. A staple pre-workout training aid for most hard-training athletes, arginine may help enhance the output of nitric oxide, thus lending to enhanced pumps, vascularity, blood flow, and delivery of nutrients to essential tissues.

L-Citrulline

In addition, Liquid Morph+ also contains L-Citrulline. Now, we've touched a little on L-arginine as it relates to nitric oxide, but what about citrulline, and how does it all add up? Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) converts arginine to nitric oxide (NO) and citrulline. The reverse, converting citrulline to arginine, occurs when two urea cycle enzymes, arginosuccinate synthetase and argininosuccinate lyase, recycle citrulline back to arginine in two steps (citrulline + arginosuccinate synthetase --> arginiosuccinate + argininosuccinate lyase --> arginine).

What all this means essentially is that arginine acts as the precursor to nitric oxide production, whereas citrulline is the end product. Now, both essentially end up as arginine, thus allowing for more nitric oxide output. Also, when undergoing intense training, ammonia can quickly build up and, if not recycled rapidly via the urea cycle, can inhibit recovery and cause undue trauma to the muscle. Citrulline is included in Liquid Morph+ for its powerful ability to increase L-arginine levels (maybe even more so than arginine supplementation alone) and its ability to remove harmful ammonia from your body.

Arginine also serves as a precursor for protein synthesis, an essential component of recovery from intense exercise. Thus, by proving both citrulline and arginine, we may achieve optimal levels of plasma arginine for enhanced NO, protein synthesis, and ammonia removal. As you can see, this is a very powerful combination when put together.

Glycerol

Next we included a very generous dose of glycerol. Glycerol has long been known to help draw water into the cell, thereby allowing for greater hydration, mind-blowing pumps, and enhanced vascularity. Not only this, but glycerol may in fact help increase your endurance at the same time.

In fact, this hyperhydation state was again validated recently in a study assessing cold air exposure, wherein fluid loss is known to be greater than in normal state. In this particular study, fluid retention was shown to be significantly greater in the glycerol group than with water alone.

"Citrulline is included in Liquid Morph+ for its powerful ability to increase L-arginine levels and its ability to remove harmful ammonia from your body."

Niacin

Finally, if you've taken new Liquid Morph+, you may have felt a little extra something than you normally have in the Morph tablets. This "tingly" feeling and warming flush comes from the dose of niacin added into Liquid Morph+. Niacin, also known as B3, has been shown to increase blood flow and vasodilatation by causing the veins to "relax" and enlarge.

45 Grams of Anabolic Protein

We've talked about some of the key actives in Liquid Morph+, but what about this amazing dose of 45 grams of protein in one little three-ounce vial? We know, when we first discovered the potential for this novel protein source, in such a small dose, we all got very excited.

Now, some people that have called in with initial feedback on Liquid Morph+ have (understandably) asked, "What is actinase protein and hydrolyzed collagen?"

Let me explain this unique protein blend and what beneficial effect it is going to have on your training routine:

First off, it is true that gelatin/collagen is not a complete protein for mammalian nutrition. It lacks the essential amino acid tryptophan and is deficient in sulfur-containing amino acids. This, however, is generally overcome by consuming it with other protein sources as is the case with the actinase blend of collagen, whey, and casein.

You are probably quite familiar with these two other two key proteins (whey and casein), so we won't discuss them in detail in this article. The important take-home fact, though, is by combining these three proteins in precise combinations, the complete amino acid profile can be balanced. And as we will discuss, in the very small vials of Liquid Morph+ we can deliver 45 grams of high-quality protein with many added functional benefits.

As stated above, actinase is a blend of three different proteins designed to provide for...

1. A highly bioavailable form of protein;
2. A complete amino acid profile; and
3. A functional protein that can deliver high quantities of protein in a very small dose.

Actinase is a precise combination of proteins including collagen, whey, and casein. All three proteins are hydrolyzed into smaller peptide fractions (with an average molecular weight of 1400 Daltons). By hydrolyzing the proteins into smaller subunits, bioavailability and absorption may be enhanced. The smaller size additionally makes the protein blend much more tolerant to heat and allows for the delivery of the 45 grams of protein in the vial.

Even more exciting is some of the research that delves into other functional areas through the consumption of these proteins.

For example, hydrolyzed collagen protein is the main protein of connective tissue and the most abundant protein in mammals, making up about 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content. It is one of the long, fibrous structural proteins, and its functions are quite different from those of globular proteins such as enzymes. Collagen fibers are a major component of the extracellular matrix that supports most tissues.

Pound for pound, collagen has an enormous tensile strength and is the main component of a number of tissues, including cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, and skin.

Some other cool facts about collagen are:

"Pound for pound, collagen has an enormous tensile strength and is the main component of a number of tissues, including cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, and skin."

1. Collagen is responsible for skin strength and elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging;
2. Collagen strengthens blood vessels and plays a role in tissue development;
3. It is present in the cornea and lens of the eye in crystalline form;
4. Hydrolyzed collagen consists of water-soluble peptides, which are rich sources of the amino acids glycine, L-proline, and L-hydroxyproline.

Some people have questioned the absorption and digestibility of collagen protein. The truth is that the digestibility of collagen is very high. In fact, a study by Laser-Reutersward et al. demonstrated that in rats, over 90% of collagen was truly digestible, regardless of whether the collagen was heat treated or not.

Another study by Rogowski et al graphically showed that mixtures of beef muscle and gelatin actually increased the biological value by 7% when gelatin was added as 16% of the mixture. Similarly a 50/50 blend of gelatin/beef muscle had the same biological value as beef muscle alone. That is a key point, simply because of the fact that as a whole, throughout the day you are going to be consuming various proteins and at the end of the day, the blend is what's going to matter.

The simple truth is that humans should consume combinations of proteins from various sources for optimum utilization of the amino acids and collagen (gelatin) can comprise a good deal of the total protein consumption and still meet or exceed adult nutritional needs.

Further, in addition to being simply a source of protein, collagen also has some great additional properties unique to it. For example, Clark et al, assessed the effects of consuming collagenic proteins in athletes for a period of 24 weeks. This was the first clinical trial of 24-weeks duration to show relief of joint pain in athletes who were treated with the dietary supplement collagen hydrolysate. The results of this study have implications for the use of collagen hydrolysate to support joint health and possibly reduce the risk of joint deterioration in a high-risk group. The results suggest that athletes consuming collagen hydrolysate can reduce parameters (such as pain) that have a negative impact on athletic performance.

So, not only are you getting an extremely high-quality protein source, you may improve your joint health at the same time!

There you have it. In a nutshell, Liquid Morph+ truly delivers a novel functional protein, along with a mix of very beneficial nutrients based on solid science. All to help you maximize your training efforts!

And now, for the month of March 2009 only, you can try it free! Just call 1-866-688-7679 for your FREE seven-day trial (just pay shipping and handling).

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