In the world of sports integration, in recent times, particular attention has been paid to supporting the "critical" moments before/during/after performance or training, called "peri-workout". Knowing how to support these particular phases, with adequate elements that do not weigh down or hinder the same muscular activity due to digestive processes or sudden glycemic drops, means making a significant improvement in performance through a more constant glycemic action, of the subsequent muscle recovery through the "plastic" material, and of the whole organism (including the nervous and immune systems).

Charge PERFORMANCE is the new Yamamoto® Nutrition drink based on Palatinose (isomaltulose), essential amino acids (EAA), Citrulline malate, Ribodiet, and potassium and magnesium citrates, which we can define as a true all-round support weapon degrees of those who are preparing for intense and prolonged workouts where constant and lasting glycemic support is needed, to then favor the immediate action of energy and muscle recovery processes, such as in combat sports, crossfit, triathlon, in cycling, athletics, beach volleyball, but also in body building intended as training with a high volume of work. For all these athletes it is essential to have a performance that can be as constant and continuous as possible, an energy, muscular, hydrogeological-saline recovery that is as rapid and efficient as possible, as well as maintaining the whole organism already subjected to strong physical stress, in Health! Although the whole formula is the complete "winning" synergy of this product, the "protagonist" carbohydrate of Charge PERFORMANCE is Palatinose, or "Isomaltulose" a disaccharide formed by glucose and fructose, already present in nature also in honey and syrup of cane sugar. Its production takes place through modern enzymatic conversion techniques starting from sucrose. Isomaltulose has a high sweetening power, and for this reason it is often compared (and replaced) to sucrose, and like this, it is totally digested in the intestine, even if its digestion takes place more slowly. Characterizing structural feature that the bonds of the molecules that form isomaltulose (alpha(a)-1,6-glycosidic) are more stable than that of the molecules present in sucrose, therefore, an interesting and much appreciated note for the sportsman who wants maintain optimal performance, blood sugar and insulin levels increase much less than other sugars. This particular type of bond existing between these two components (fructose and glucose) is such as to slow down the speed of absorption.

Subsequently our intestinal disaccharidases, which are the enzymes capable of breaking the molecular bond existing between the two sugars forming the disaccharide, will favor their subsequent absorption and bioavailability, proceeding much more slowly for isomaltulose than for other disaccharide sugars better known, such as, for example, sucrose. Consequently, the blood sugar and insulin levels will have a much smaller rise and will in any case be very gradual without creating spikes or dramatic glycemic drops, making it a very useful element in particular for endurance sports such as cycling, athletics, cycling, triathlon , cross-country skiing, etc. Its main feature is its low glycemic index and a reduced osmolarity compared to glucose and fructose, sources of carbohydrates widely used in the past in sports supplementation, but which have various limitations or potential side effects. The split glucose enters the blood longer than with the use of other sugars, with a lower stimulation of insulin release. Isomaltulose has a glycemic index similar to fructose, however compared to it, it has the advantage of having less "impact" on the hepatic production of triglycerides and is therefore more suitable than fructose, or classic sugar mixtures used by athletes based on fructose, glucose and/or maltodextrins. This means for an athlete to have more constant energy in training and less glycemic or insulin fluctuations, and last but not least, remember that unlike the more "noble" carbohydrates used in the past, with isomaltulose we will have much less susceptibility to gastrointestinal disorders such as swelling, fermentation including cramping, nausea, and osmotic diarrhea or allergic reactions.A curious feature of this carbohydrate is that it does not favor the onset of caries because it cannot be used by the microorganisms responsible for its appearance.

From a "metabolic" point of view, it has emerged from some comparative studies that by using isomaltulose instead of other disaccharides with a higher glycemic index, the body oxidizes fewer carbohydrates and more fatty acids, thus saving carbohydrate reserves. Combined in synergy with Palatinose, to promote a better recovery of glycogen stocks, better protein synthesis and to modulate the wave of cortisol (stress hormone) generated by training, there are essential amino acids (based on vegetable fermentation) InstAA and Cambridge Assured certification, considered truly fundamental elements to best trigger and support the muscle reconstruction processes in such a "crucial" moment for the synthesis of new proteins not only to support the precious damaged muscles. Another element of great interest in the sports field present in this formulation is L-Citrulline malate Cambridge Assured certification, a non-essential amino acid that performs a powerful vasodilatory action, consequently improving the elasticity of blood vessels, thanks to its increase in concentrations of Arginine, in favor of a strong stimulation of Nitric Oxide, in an even higher way than Arginine itself, which instead undergoes an intense metabolism in the intestine and liver, which greatly reduces its absorption.

This means great support for the flow of nutrient-rich blood and oxygen to the muscles engaged in training. Citrulline also plays an important role in contrasting muscle fatigue, allowing on the one hand a direct improvement of the trophic capacities to support the muscle and on the other hand favoring the elimination of catabolites derived from muscle activity. The Research and Development department of Yamamoto Nutrition has always been very attentive to the needs and requirements of the athlete both in terms of sports performance but also of his health. Particular attention should be paid to the gastrointestinal system as one of the "weak" points of athletes subjected to continuous and prolonged stress, where the immune system can be negatively influenced. For the first time, Ribodiet enters the formulation of a periworkout drink, an element of support for the gastrointestinal system, a natural product obtained from yeast cells obtained from the Kluyveromyces fragilis or Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains, obtained thanks to a controlled extraction process, without altering the raw material, without the use of organic solvents. Ribodiet consists of free nucleotides, nucleosides, oligonucleotides, fragments of nucleic acids, amino acids, mineral salts and vitamins of group B. These precious nucleotides, already known in the environment of clinical and neonatal nutrition, show a direct effect on maintaining the integrity and the trophism of the intestinal mucosa. Very interesting note also for athletes subjected to "extreme" stressful situations, that the integration of a nucleoside-nucleotide mixture accelerates recovery after food deprivation, infections or protein deficiency. Interesting defense activity in improving the intestinal microbial flora, stimulating the growth of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, demonstrated activity on both humoral and cell-mediated immunity, accelerating the production of antibodies such as for T-dependent cells and neutrophils, increasing thus the potential of resistance to infections, of the athlete's delicate organism.