A popular sports supplement, Jack3D, was recently banned in England for potentially lethal side effects. Find out what the killer ingredient is, and which vitamin supplements are safe alternatives for maximum energy, metabolic integrity, and sports performance.
A six-pack to die for
Jack3d, by USP Labs, claims to improve your workout by giving you more stamina, boosting your metabolism, and yielding quicker bodybuilding results.
But watch out for some deadly side effects that are linked with the popular sports supplement, which contains a harmful stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine).
UK watchdog, MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) claims that the hazardous sports supplement constricts your arteries and raises your heart rate, causing hypertension and increasing your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Lethal side effects
Side effects attributed to the energy drink include:
- High blood pressure
- Heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Death
Lawmakers get busy
The UK is the first to issue a nationwide ban against the makers of Jack3d, but the US is following suit, as a New York lawmaker has already demanded millions of dollars in a class action lawsuit.
The FDA is also conducting its own investigation on the possibly toxic sports supplement.
Safe, healthy energy
Looking to boost stamina, maintain a healthy metabolism, and build muscle? Look no further than the natural vitamins and minerals that are intrinsically formulated to provide maximum health benefits and prevent flagging energy caused by common vitamin deficiencies.
Your B vitamins are among most essential nutrients for optimized sports performance, and should be included as part of your workout supplementation.
For Energy, Choose Vitamin B12 over Monster Drinks
Thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and cobalamin (vitamin B12) all work together to
- Maintain DNA synthesis
- Convert fatty acids and glucose into energy
- Sustain good muscle coordination
- Ensure red blood cell production for oxygen
- Build protein for strong muscles
For a list of more natural sports supplements, read this- Boost Athletic Performance, Part 2- 12 Vitamins and Minerals
Check your B12 levels!
Out of all the B vitamins, cobalamin, vitamin B12 is the one that’s hardest to maintain. That’s because there are many factors that impair your ability to absorb vitamin B12 from the foods you eat and incorporate it into your bloodstream.
Things like autoimmune disorders, gastric bypass surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diabetes, migraines, old age, and alcoholism are all strong risk factors for vitamin B12 deficiency.
To make sure you’re getting the most from your workout, supplement with extra vitamin B12 on a weekly basis.
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