- is both a central nervous sytem (CNS) stimulant and a metabolic stimulant
- results in increased alertness and wakefulness, faster and clearer flow of thought, increased focus, and better general body coordination
- goes into muscle cells to provide lasting power and delays muscle fatigue
- increases levels of epinephrine/adrenaline and dopamine
- elevates mood by increasing serotonin
- releases glycerol and fatty acids into the blood to be used as fuel by muscles
For more information on each of the ingredients in the DRIVE™ formula, please click on the links below:
Taurine | Rhodiola Rosea | Caffeine |
Vinpocetine | B-Vitamins
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Scientific Research Supporting Caffeine:
- Nehlig, A; Daval JL, Debry G (1992 May-Aug). "Caffeine and the central nervous system: Mechanisms of action, biochemical, metabolic, and psychostimulant effects". Brain Res Rev 17 (2): 139-70.
- Fisone G, G; Borgkvist A, Usiello A (2004 April). "Caffeine as a psychomotor stimulant: mechanism of action". Cell Mol Life Sci 61 (7–8): 857-72
- Graham T, Rush J, van Soeren M (1994). "Caffeine and exercise: metabolism and performance.". Can J Appl Physiol 19 (2): 111-38.
- redholm B, Bättig K, Holmén J, Nehlig A, Zvartau E (1999). "Actions of caffeine in the brain with special reference to factors that contribute to its widespread use.". Pharmacol Rev 51 (1): 83–133.
- Dews, P.B. (1984). Caffeine: Perspectives from Recent Research. Berlin: Springer-Valerag.
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