Czech Virus Nitro Virus

Product description Czech Virus Nitro Virus

Nitro Virus is a hot new product from Czech Virus®. Products with nitrates are not new in our portfolio (we are still the only brand in the Czech Republic that works with beet nitrates), but what makes Nitro Virus unique is its standardization. Until now, it was common to find standardization to 1.5 to 2% nitrate in high quality extracts. Nitro Virus contains beetroot extract with 10% (!!!) nitrates. Thus, in 1 capsule (500 mg of beetroot extract) you will find 50 mg of pure nitrates, which have an effect on muscle pumping and endurance.

WHAT ARE NITRATES?

Nitrates are part of green leafy vegetables and are among the substances that help with"muscle pumping" (i.e. improve blood flow, dilate blood vessels, etc.). The best source of these nitrates then is beetroot. Supplementation with nitrates (from capsules or beet juice) increases muscle endurance and reduces muscle fatigue, according to several studies. So Nitro Virus is not only for pumping up your muscles, but also for improving their endurance and delaying fatigue.

EFFECT ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE

As is generally known, during heavy training the body uses its maximum capacity of oxygen consumption. According to a study (Larsen et al., 2010), nitrates reduce this maximal oxygen consumption capacity without affecting the exhaustion time. Therefore, it was concluded that there is a correlation between the change in time to exhaustion and the change in maximal oxygen consumption, which can be mainly attributed to the use of large amounts of muscle mass during exercise.

MECHANISM OF ACTION OF NITRATES

Inorganic nitrate (NO3-) is found in beetroot (and other green leafy vegetables), which in humans is converted to nitrite (NO2-) after ingestion and circulates in the blood. When oxygen is limited, NO2- is then converted by the body into nitric oxide (NO), a molecule that plays an important role in the vascular system.

NATURAL VS SYNTHETIC

Nitrates can be obtained both from natural sources (e.g. beetroot) and synthetically. There are several negative messages circulating about synthetic nitrates, be it increased toxicity (Mayo Clinic) or the potential threat of cancer (the latter, however, is mostly associated with nitrites rather than nitrates). Natural beetroot nitrates have no toxicity or other risk.

BENEFITS OF NITRATES

Beetroot nitrates offer a multitude of benefits, whether it's for athletic performance or health. Studies show that nitrates have the ability to strongly regulate blood flow and vasodilation through their metabolite nitric oxide. When it comes to cardiovascular health, they seem to lower blood pressure in cases where blood pressure is elevated. This appears to occur in people with hypertension and may also occur in otherwise healthy persons undergoing exercise with little effect on resting blood pressure. Nitrates may induce endothelial protective effects and are thought to be a link between vegetable intake and cardiovascular health

Recommended dosage:

• Basic - 1 capsule
• Advanced - 4 capsules
• HARDCORE - 8 capsules
• Take the capsules approximately 30 minutes before physical activity with plenty of water.

Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended for children, pregnant or nursing women. Product manufactured in a facility that processes milk, eggs, soybeans, shellfish, fish oil, nuts. Does not contain substances of a doping nature. Store dry at temperatures up to 25°C away from direct sunlight. Protect from frost. Use within 200 days after opening. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by improper use or storage. Not intended as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use.