Basic Cuts: Stimulating, Thermogenic Fat-Burner
Introducing
BASIC CUTS™, the first member of our Designer Stackables™ line
of products. The intention of the Designer Stackables™ catalogue
is not to pioneer the innovative products that Designer
Supplement has been celebrated for in the past, but to provide
cost-effective basic accompaniments to complement and enhance
the efficacy of other Designer Supplements products. The beauty
of the Stackables, however, is that they will all bestow their
own credible results without stacking, and BASIC CUTS™ is no
exception.
As expected from such an appropriately titled
product, BASIC CUTS™ is a stimulating, thermogenic fat-burner
that will provide increased energy and increased metabolism in a
cost-effective manner. While diet and cardio are still the king
and queen of fat loss, BASIC CUTS™ can be added as a stand-alone
or in conjunction with Melting Point™ and/or Lean Xtreme™ to
accelerate results.
In order to achieve a significant
stimulatory effect without the inclusion of ephedrine, ephedra,
or yohimbine, BASIC CUTS™ utilizes a quartet of synergistic
ingredients – Hordenine, Phenylethylamine (PEA), Caffeine and
Cayenne Pepper. While the profile of this product does not
immediately scream the innovation typically expected of any
product linked to Designer Supplements, don’t be fooled - this
is not just an average run-of-mill fat
burner.
Phenylethylamine (PEA)
Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a
naturally occurring neuroamine found in foods such as chocolate
as part of a compound called chocamine, which is quietly
gathering popularity in the bodybuilding community for
stimulation and fat loss. Due to increased urinary
concentrations of phenylacetic acid - a major metabolite of PEA
- after exercise, it has been theorized that PEA may be partly
responsible for the “runners high”, or post-lifting elation
experienced by most weightlifters or exercise enthusiasts. PEA
appears to exert a stimulatory effect in the brain through its
effect on the beta-adrenergic and dopamine receptors, similar to
antidepressants. Through these mechanisms, PEA not only
increases attention and activity but can also elevate mood
significantly. As anyone can see, these effects can certainly
lead to increased focus and motivation both in the gym and in
daily activities.
The major stumbling block for PEA is that
oral bioavailability is pitifully low. This is because PEA is
quickly metabolised by the enzyme Monoamine Oxidase B (MAO-B),
so that very little, if any, makes it to the brain. It has been
suggested that one may get around this by taking the amino acid
phenylalanine (a PEA precursor), however this does not guarantee
significant concentrations of PEA will be synthesised, let alone
make it to the brain. To every problem lies a solution, however,
and this leads to the introduction of another ingredient for
BASIC CUTS™ - Hordenine.
Hordenine
The Monoamine Oxidases,
MAO-A and MAO-B, are two enzymes principally involved in
catalyzing the oxidation (metabolism) of the monoamines. MAO-A
is commonly thought to break down the neurochemicals serotonin
and norepinephrine while MAO-B generally catalyzes the break
down of dopamine and PEA (as stated above). Hordenine is
included in BASIC CUTS™ due to its ability to inhibit MAO-B and
thereby make PEA orally bioavailable thus allowing all the
intriguing effects of stimulation and mood enhancement mentioned
above to become a reality. As a consequence of hordenine’s MAO-B
inhibition, dopamine activity is also prolonged. During dieting,
dopamine is of particular importance because it is generally
theorized to be the body’s means of communication between the
brain and the anti-starvation hormone Leptin. Additionally,
dopamine is also associated with nutrient partitioning (where
the calories you consume go), mood, appetite and a whole host of
other biochemical functions. Unfortunately, when you diet,
dopamine also happens to decrease quite significantly, thus some
means of ensuring adequate dopamine output should be paramount
(hint: hordenine helps).
As if its efficacy in increasing PEA
availability and dopaminergic tone weren’t enough, there is also
credible evidence that hordenine not only “liberates”
norepinephrine, but also inhibits its metabolism, leading to
increased stimulation. As many know, norepinephrine and
epinephrine collectively form the catecholamines – the means
through which the popular supplement ephedrine indirectly exerts
its stimulatory effect on the central nervous system and
improves lipolysis (fat burning).
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne
pepper is considered by many to simply be a “spice”, but in
reality it is technically a berry known as Capsicum. Heralded
for its medicinal qualities, the cayenne pepper has historically
been rubbed into the skin to provide an analgesic numbing effect
or taken orally to reduce intestinal problems and aid
circulation with well documented efficacy. With this in mind, it
is surprising that while the herbal medicine market has begun to
boom in recent years, cayenne pepper appears to be one
supplement overlooked by most.
Our interests in cayenne
pepper as part of the BASIC CUTS™ formula lie in the properties
that make it an incredibly constructive tool for dieting. First,
cayenne pepper rapidly boosts metabolic rate, as measured by
oxygen consumption and energy expenditure. While the proposed
mechanism for this effect is assumed to be through thermogenic
beta-adrenergic stimulation, it is not clear whether this effect
is direct or indirect and related to one of the active
constituents of capsicum, Capsaicin, and its promotion of
catecholamine release. Second, cayenne pepper boosts
carbohydrate oxidation during exercise and at rest. Simply
stated, more carbohydrate burning means more calories are being
burned - clearly a desired trait for shedding that excess
weight. Finally, cayenne pepper also assists in appetite
suppression, something that can become a critical factor for
even the most strong-willed dieter.
Under the radar or not,
from these three effects alone one can see that even as a
stand-alone compound, cayenne pepper confers remarkable benefits
for those attempting to lose weight. When combined with the
other ingredients found in BASIC CUTS™, however, cayenne pepper
becomes much better…especially when considering cayenne pepper’s
synergistic quality for reducing food intake and increasing
energy expenditure in combination with the final ingredient in
the profile – caffeine.
Caffeine
Caffeine is one of the
worlds most used (and in some cases abused) drugs, notably due
to its inclusion in popular beverages such as coffee, tea, soda
and energy drinks and its presence in foods such as chocolate –
all of which form a “staple” of many a diet. While many consume
these foods and beverages simply because they taste good, a
closer examination indicates that they may make you feel good,
as well. Upon consumption, caffeine acts in the brain by
antagonising (blocking) adenosine A1 and A2A receptors,
inhibiting the breakdown of Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
(cAMP).
Adenosine typically slows nerve cell activity,
initiating a relaxed type of environment similar to the state
experienced during sleep. By antagonising adenosine, this effect
is in fact reversed and nerve cell activity is increased. This
causes catecholamine release and central nervous stimulation
that makes caffeine such a Godsend for those who find mornings
difficult. Adenosine also inhibits dopamine release, thus
inhibiting adenosine can help maintain dopamine signalling,
which as explained earlier, is of the utmost
importance.
While most users will testify that caffeine alone
is a sound appetite suppressant, it appears that it has
significant effects in potentiating the effect of other
stimulants. As already noted caffeine works well with cayenne
pepper to boost energy expenditure and while there is no direct
evidence for it, many expect caffeine may also enhance cayenne
pepper’s effect on appetite suppression as well.
As far as
performance is concerned, caffeine may not only help in delaying
fatigue and allowing one to maintain training intensity for a
complete session, but it may also assist strength training and
help improve endurance, making it a valuable compound to utilize
for cardiovascular training which can further assist any fat
loss endeavour.
Not so basic…
While individual tolerance may
vary and dosing is up to the customer, BASIC CUTS™ can be used
to assist fat loss during dieting or as a pre-workout stimulant
during bulking, particularly when stacked with the Designer
Supplements product, XCEED™. As anyone can see, calling a
potent, cost-effective and very efficient formula BASIC CUTS™ is
slightly deceiving…this product is anything but basic.
In
summary, BASIC CUTS™ will:
• Boost metabolism
• Promote fat
burning
• Provide pre-workout stimulation
• Promote in-gym
focus
• Elevate mood
• Suppress appetite
Supplement
Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving
Cayenne Pepper 500mg
Caffeine Anhydrous
200mg
PEA (phenylethylamine) 150mg
Hordenine 50mg
Directions:
Take 2 capsules 2 times per day. One dose should
be taken 30-45 minutes before exercise as a pre-workout
amplifier. Do not exceed 6 capsules daily.
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