Let's face it, there are so many new performance supplements on the market today that the very thought of choosing the correct one becomes a daunting task.  When I get a little stale in the gym and feel like I need something a little different to boost my workouts, I look for the latest technological advances; and when I think about different and new technology, the first name that comes to mind is the newest innovative line of extreme bodybuilding supplements, Muscle Asylum Project (MAP).

            The MAP line of supplements makes use of a brand new nutrient delivery system known as Wave Pulse Technology^TM.  According to the researchers at the Muscle Asylum Project, this technology is the most innovative micronutrient transport system on the market.  Based on chemical priority, Wave Pulse Technology facilitates rapid absorption of these molecular compounds in sequence.   It's important to note that this isn't a time-released process. Quite the contrary, Wave Pulse Technology's major innovation is its ability to get active nutrients inside your cells as quickly as possible.

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ALTERED STATE is a Nitric Oxide-releasing formula that seems to take the science of dilating blood vessels to a new level.  By combining L-arginine (a powerful precursor to Nitric Oxide synthesis) with xanthinol nicotinate, a potent form of niacin that has been scientifically studied for its vasoactive and blood-flow enhancing properties, Altered State maximizes the potential for tremendous blood vessel-engorging pumps.  And, as we know, more blood in the muscles means quicker recovery time,  increased flow of muscle-building nutrients, and maximal oxygen delivery.

 Let's not forget to mention the thermogenic dynamic duo of caffeine and yohimbine.  Caffeine pumps up your workouts by increasing intensity levels and by directly ensuring the body maximizes thermogenesis.  Meanwhile, yohimbine attacks fat by blocking alpha-2 receptors which, in turn, prolonging the release of the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.  In essence, Altered State is an ideal supplement for producing mind-boggling pumps, delivery of anabolic nutrients, and supporting thermogenesis.

            If Altered State wasn't badass enough, the Muscle Asylum Project formulated, ARSON; a supplement that many industry insiders consider to be the most potent, hardcore, fat burner to ever be legally sold.  By combining cutting-edge fat-burners such as green tea extract, caffeine anhydrous, white willow bark (supports norepinephrine release), theobroma , yohimbine, and cissus quadrangularis (an Indian medicinal plant extract), the MAP scientists were still only halfway to greatness.  Next, they added a tandem of ingredients to ensure nutrient delivery.  To facilitate this, two non arginine-based vasodilating agents were combined.  Gamma Butryobetaine (GBB), included to provide derivatives that induce endothelium and NO-dependent vasodilation, was combined with Xanthinol Nicotinate (a niacin-based compound) to support blood vessel dilation and enhance blood-flow.  This serves to support the delivery of key ingredients to the appropriate physiological systems; ultimately, initiating a highly sought-after fat-burning response. In my mind, Arson represents a new breed of fat burner.

ANABOLIC OPTIMAL DOSE takes advantage of one very critical muscle-building principle - cell volumization.  Remember, when you "volumize" a muscle, you increase the anabolic drive of that muscle.  And, in order to guarantee this one goal, the scientists at MAP divided Anabolic Optimal Dose into three specific blends: Growth Intervention^TM, Muscle Rehab^TM, and Amino Acid Recovery^TM. A key ingredient in one of these molecularly enhanced blends activates muscle satellite cells for involuntary muscle growth.

ANABOLIC OPTIMAL DOSE is spiked with multiple forms of Creatine, including Creatine Taurinate, a novel form of patented Creatine. These ingredients serve two functions.  (1) They ensure optimal energy levels within the muscle cells by regenerating used up ADP into energy-potentiating ATP and  (2) they draw fluids into the muscle cells - volumizing them -in order to create an anabolic environment conducive to maximal muscle growth.  In that same light, the inclusion of the Amino Acids, taurine and glycine, helps to support cell volumization, insulin sensitivity, and glycogen resynthesis.

Another ingredient worth mentioning is Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA). This potent ingredient has tremendous antioxidant as well as insulinogenic properties and can help to force more Creatine and nutrients into the muscle cells.  The more nutrients and recuperative agents that are successfully delivered to the muscles, the quicker and more productive the repair and building process becomes. 

FREAK FIX combines the best and most outrageous muscle-building technologies known to the bodybuilding world.  Think about it, when you combine high quality whey protein, Creatine monohydrate, branch-chained Amino Acids (BCAAs), beta-alanine, and essential fatty acids, you can't help but have the perfect muscle-building protein formula on the planet.  And one look at Freak Fix's volcanic ash-looking chocolate blackout flavor and you know you're dealing with the most insane, hardcore, protein drink in existence.

   But looks can be deceiving, so let's examine exactly what our muscle cells require for growth and repair.  First of all, we need a high quality source of protein; and whey protein certainly fits that bill to a tee.  Secondly, the cells need a reliable supply of ATP, the high energy fuel source that powers the cells.  For the last 14 years or so, Creatine monohydrate has been accomplishing this goal with flying colors so the MAP scientists agreed that there was no reason to mess with perfection.  Thirdly, intramuscular carnosine levels - an important nutrient for muscle function - should be optimized.  As most of us in the industry know by now, supplemental beta-alanine is a precursor to carnosine and its supplemental use can help ensure that intramuscular carnosine levels are optimized and cellular acid wastes are efficiently neutralized.  Finally, essential fatty acids play a critical role in hormone production, insulin sensitivity, and anti-inflammation following intense training.  Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are also required for optimal muscle repair and recovery to occur. 

So, next time you're browsing through the aisles at your local health and nutrition store, make sure to check out the new Muscle Asylum Project new hardcore line of products.  If you're looking for insane muscle-engorging pumps, out-of-this-mind workouts, and certifiably insane muscle growth, you'll think you found the promise land of bodybuilding supplementation!