General Information and Product Ingredients

The Science of Anti-Aging®
The word protein is originally derived from Greek, meaning primary or first. Thus, the very word protein shows it importance to the proper functioning of the body. The simplest definition of a protein is a complex natural substance that is composed of linked amino acids. Proteins are essential to the structure and function of all living cells.

Amino Acids Basics
Amino acids are critical to life and have a variety of roles in metabolism. One particularly important function is as the building blocks of protein, which are linear chains of amino acids. From the perspective of human nutrition, there are 20 different amino acids that are considered standard amino acids. Of the 20 standard amino acids, 8 are called essential amino acids because the body cannot synthesize them from other compounds at the level needed for normal growth, so they must be obtained from food. The 8 essential amino acids are Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Valine.

Human Growth Hormone
Growth hormone is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other animals. It is a single chain of 191 amino acids, which is synthesized, stored and secreted by the somatotroph cells within the lateral wings of the anterior pituitary gland. Somatotrophin refers to the growth hormone produced natively in animals; the term somatropin refers to growth hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology.

The hypothalamus links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. Peptides released by the hypothalamus are called Growth Hormone Releasing Hormones (GHRH), which regulate the release of growth hormone. However, the release of growth hormone is also affected by many other physiological stimulators, including sleep, exercise, and nutrition, such as dietary protein and certain amino acids, including Arginine and Ornithine.

YouthFlow’s HGH Activator is a proprietary combination of amino acids and Niacin designed to encourage the natural release of growth hormone by the body.

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This special formulation includes:

Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin (also known as vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for many aspects of health, growth, and reproduction. Niacin is an organic compound that assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important in energy metabolism. Niacin is a member of the B complex and, as used in dietary supplements, is know for its ability to help maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range. In pharmacological doses, Niacin has been proven to reverse atherosclerosis by reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) while increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

Niacin is found in dairy products, poultry, fish, lean meats, nuts, and eggs. It is also found in numerous fruits and vegetables, including avocados, dates, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, leafy vegetables, and asparagus. Legumes and enriched breads and cereals also supply some niacin.

L-Arginine HCL
L-Arginine HCL is an amino acid that is involved in cell division, removal of ammonia from the body, immunity to illness, and the secretion of important hormones. It is used by the body to make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, and it can cause the release of human growth hormone from the pituitary gland. This amino acid is found in many foods, such as meat, dairy products, including cottage cheese, yogurt, and milk, seafood, poultry, oatmeal, nuts, seeds, including pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower, and wheat germ.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)
GABA is chemically considered an amino acid and in humans is directly responsible for muscle tone. It is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and may act as a natural calming and anti-epileptic agent in the brain. The intake of high levels of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid was shown to produce a marked increase in plasma growth-hormone levels.

L-Glutamine
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in human muscles. More than 61% of skeletal muscle tissue is Glutamine. Glutamine is 19% nitrogen, making it the main transporter of nitrogen to muscle cells. During intense workouts, Glutamine levels are greatly diminished in the body, which decreases strength, endurance and recovery. It may take up to 6 days for Glutamine levels to return to normal and Glutamine plays a key role in the synthesis of protein. Glutamine also boosts your ability to produce Human Growth Hormone, which helps burn body fat and promote new muscle growth. Studies have found that L-Glutamine supplementation can minimize breakdown of muscle tissue and boost protein metabolism.

L-Glycine
L-Glycine is useful for repairing damaged tissues and promoting healing. It can also improve energy levels. L-Glycine retards muscle degeneration by supplying additional creatine, a compound that is present in muscle tissue and is utilized in the construction of DNA and RNA. It also improves glycogen storage, thus freeing up glucose for energy needs. Glycine is essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids, bile acids, and other non-essential amino acids in the body. It is also essential for central nervous system function and for a healthy prostate.

L-Isolucine
L-Isolucine is an essential amino acid and one of the three branched-chain-amino-acids that promote muscle recovery after physical exercise. It also helps to regulate blood sugar levels and is needed by the body to form hemoglobin. Foods that have high amounts of L-Isoleucine include eggs, soy protein, seaweed, turkey, chicken, lamb, cheese, and fish, as well as almonds and cashews.

L-Lysine HCL
L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that cannot be produced by the body from other nutrients. It helps ensure adequate absorption of calcium and the formation of collagen for bone, cartilage and connective tissue. Lysine strengthens circulation and helps the immune system manufacture antibodies. It also helps control the body’s acid/alkaline balance, influences the pineal and mammary glands and plays a role in gallbladder function. It is necessary for all amino acid assimilation and assists in the storage of fats.

L- Methionine
L-Methionine is classified as an essential amino acid that must be supplied in our diet. It is also considered an antioxidant nutrient and lipotropic agent, which promotes the physiological utilization of fat. L-Methionine is a principle supplier of sulfur, which inactivates free radicals. It is important for growth, healthy hair, skin, and nails, and it may reduce liver fat and protects the kidneys. L-Methionine is a natural chelating agent for heavy metals and helps detoxify the body of these metals. It is able to regulate the formation of ammonia and creates ammonia-free urine which may reduce bladder irritation. Rich sources of L-Methionine include cheeses, eggs, fish, meat and poultry. It is also found in fruits and vegetables, but not as abundantly.

L-Ornithine HCL
Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid that acts as a precursor of Citrulline, Proline, and Glutamic Acid, three amino acids that help supply energy to every cell in the body. L-Ornithine HCL is important since it may induce the release of growth hormone in the body, which in turn helps with fat metabolism. It is required by the body for both a properly functioning immune system and liver and it may assist the body in ammonia detoxification and liver rejuvenation. Some sources note that because this amino acid might increase the levels of some anabolic hormones in the body, it may lend support in the ability to build muscle and reduce body fat.

L-Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that the body synthesizes from phenylalanine, another amino acid. Tyrosine is important to the structure of almost all proteins in the body. It is also the precursor of several neurotransmitters, including L-Dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. L-Tyrosine is converted by skin cells into melanin, the dark pigment that protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet light.