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Salt Lake City, UT- First EnduranceTM is pleased to announce that Optygen was ranked the #1 endurance supplement again by SupplementWatch.comTM. The 2004 review evaluated Optygen, and ten other popular endurance supplements, based on claims, theory, science, safety and value. Each of the five categories is scored from 1-20, with 100 total points possible. At the conclusion of the 2004 review, Optygen received the top score of 92 out of 100. Last year, Optygen was also awarded the #1 ranking in 2003 with a score of 90. The difference this year is that First Endurance increased the Rhodiola extract in the 2004 formulation.
Category scores:
CLAIMS- 20/20
"Key claims for Optygen include that it can "reduce lactic acid, significantly increase VO2Max, increase the body's ability to acclimatize to high levels of physical stress and reduce lactic acid"-but can you believe it? For these claims-yes, you can, because there is scientific evidence to support each of the claims for the ingredients in Optygen."
THEORY- 18/20
"Chromium certainly has been associated with metabolic benefits related to blood sugar and insulin metabolism (better "fat burning") and both Cordyceps and Rhodiola are among the few of the adaptogenic plants (besides Panex ginsing) that have scientific support for the effects in improving oxygen uptake. Optygen brings standardized extracts of the two most powerful "oxygen-enhancers" to bear for the endurance athlete.
SCIENCE- 16/20
"Rhodiola and Cordyceps certainly work as claimed but it would be great to see a study on the finished Optygen product. One of the aspects of the Optygen formulation that we LOVE, however, is supported by First Endurance's claim that they "refuse to reduce cost by using "pixie dust" amounts of ingredients just to dress up the label" -and BROVO for them- because this is one of our "pet-peeves" when it comes to sports nutrition products (many companies add a milligram when a gram-or a thousand times more-is needed for benefits). Both Cordyceps and Rhodiola are present in what we would consider to be fully effective doses of these important (and expensive) ingredients.
SAFETY-20/20
"No major problems to expect. Chromium, Rhodiola and Cordyceps are within ranges used in clinical studies with no problems reported. The different components of the ATPro blend pose no risk."
VALUE-18/20
"The 3 capsule "serving size" provides 200mcg of chelated Chromium, 1000 mg of Cordyceps (standardized for 7% cordycepic acid, 800mg of their "ATPro Matrix" and 300mg of Rhodiola Rosea root extract (standardized for 3% rosavins)-A very high-quality blend for the price. Optygen comes out suprisingly well-priced because it makes your BODY more efficient and faster-rather than just adding another piece of high-tech equipment to your garage."
About First Endurance:
First Endurance was started by two racing fanatics (a cyclist and a triathlete) with a healthy obsession for sports nutrition. The idea was simple. Give endurance athletes access to formulas that are developed for one specific reason-to maximize endurance performance. First Endurance is committed to using only the highest-quality ingredients and uses the latest scientifically validated technological advancements. First Endurance proudly sponsors the Navigators, Sierra Nevada and Webcor professional cycling teams and the US Telemark Ski Team. In addition, First Endurance sponsors professional triathletes Peter Kotland, Raynard Tissik, Jamie Whitmore and various other endurance athletes.