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Nutritional Supplement Store EAS Mass Factor, Vanilla 5 lb Offering is as of March 2004. Click through for current info, pricing, and availability. Nutritional Supplements > Creatine > Item 28      EAS Mass Factor, Vanilla 5 lb From the Manufacturer 52g Protein - Mixes Instantly! - Explosive Metamorphic Catalyst - Dietary Supplement Support Lean Mass 5g of Creatine Includes Arginine & Glutamine Mass Factor™ Bodybuilders know that in order to grow, you need calories.  Without adequate calories, gaining size, strength and power is virtually impossible.  But you don't need just any calories.  You need good clean, quality calories to help you pack on slabs of lean muscle. EAS recognizes and meets the needs of serious training individuals who want to gain solid, quality muscle.  Mass Factor™ is designed specifically to augment explosive gains in lean mass, strength, and sports performance by delivering the highest quality ingredients proven to support growth and enhance recovery.  Need Calories?  Each serving of Mass Factor serves up 625 nutritionally dense, high quality calories - with only 4 grams of fat - to give your body the fuel it needs to grow. Mass Factor provides 52 grams of highly bio-available whey protein to maximize protein synthesis and support the repair and growth of muscle tissue.  Whey protein has many benefits, including rapid assimilation by the body for fast-acting muscle growth and the highest yield of BCAA's of any single protein source.(1)  This makes whey an excellent protein source to use post-workout, as BCAA's comprise roughly 1/3 of muscle tissue, and are among the first sacrificed during intense exercise.(2) Mass Factor also packs in 96 grams of carbohydrates to help replenish muscle glycogen stores after intense training sessions.  Muscle glycogen is the main fuel source for high-intensity activity (i.e. resistance training) and also the ultimate limiting factor for sport performance.  Therefore, its is important to have abundant glycogen stores for optimal exercise performance and strenuous training regimens.(3,4) Mass Factor goes above and beyond supplying your body with the calories and macronutrients your body needs to grow.  Each serving also delivers specific active components to help facilitate muscle growth. L-Arginine is included for its role in the production of nitric oxide (NO).(5)  NO may increase blood flow for rapid nutrient delivery, and enhance uptake of nutrients into muscle tissue.  Recent research(6) shows that skeletal muscle blood flow is an important determinant of insulin sensitivity, which helps increase the uptake of glucose into muscle tissue. L-Glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the body, is responsible for making up more than 60% of the intra-muscular amino acid pool and plays an important role in many body functions such as immune system function, transfer of nitrogen between organs, and repair and recovery of muscle tissue.(7,8) Finally, 5 grams of Phosphagen™ creatine monohydrate is included to further increase the anabolic attributes of Mass Factor.  Creatine is certainly no stranger to the athletic community, as it has been extensively researched and proven in numerous studies to accelerate gains in size and strength.(9) Scientific evidence suggests that consuming the nutrients in Mass Factor following intense weight training sessions can support protein synthesis, minimize elevated cortisol levels, increase glycogen synthesis, and enhance muscle repair and recovery.(7,8,10)  Mass Factor is choc-full of muscle building carbohydrates, protein, and university tested Phosphagen creatine in one easy to use, economical weight gaining formula! EAS™ - change your mind - change your body™ *References: Boirie Y, Dangin M, Gachon P, Vasson MP, Maubois JL, Beaufrere B. Slow and fast dietary proteins differently modulate postprandial protein accretion.  Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1997 Dec 23;94(26):14930-5. Mero A. Leucine supplementation and intensive training.  Sports Med 1999 Jun;27(6):347-58. Ivy JL. Dietary strategies to promote glycogen synthesis after exercise.  Can J Appl Physiol 2001;26 Suppl:S236-45. Gonzales-Gross M, Gutierrez A, Mesa JL, Ruiz-Ruiz J, Castillo MJ. Nutrition in the sport practice: adaptation of the food guide pyramid to the characteristics of athletes diet.  Arch Latinoam Nutr 2001 Dec;51(4):321-31. Luksch A, Polska E, Imhof A, Schering J, Fuchsjager-Mayrl G, Wolzt M, Schmetterer L.  Role of NO in choroidal blood flow regulation during isometric exercise in healthy humans.  Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2003 Feb;44(2):734-9. Butler et al. Systemic nitric oxide synthase inhibition increases insulin sensitivity in man.  Clin Sci (Lond) 1998 Feb;94(2):175-80. Rowbottom et al.  The emerging role of glutamine as an indicator of exercise stress and over-training.  Sports Medicine 21.2 (1996):80-97. Antonio J, Street C.  Glutamine: a potentially useful supplement for athletes.  Can J Appl Physiol. 1999 Feb;24(1):1-14. Kreider et al. Effects of creatine supplementation on body composition, strength, and sprint performance.  Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1998; 30(1):73-82 Ivy JL. Muscle glycogen synthesis before and after exercise.  Sports Med. 11(1991):6-19. Ingredients Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Sucrose, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Chloride (Salt), Sucralose Ingredients Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Sucrose, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Chloride (Salt), Sucralose Directions As a dietary supplement, blend or shake 4 scoops into 16 ounces of cold water or skim milk, Consume immediately following workouts.