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What can it do for me?

Supplementing with phosphate can help just about anyone with its wide range of benefits. Phosphate plays a key role in a number of physiological activities:

Aerobic Capacity
VO2 Max is known as the "breathing pill" for its ability to raise VO2 Max and VAT. VO2 Max is a measure of maximal oxygen consumption. VAT is the ventilary breakpoint that is reached when the breathing rate is increased due to the body's production of CO2. Increasing these measures helps you go harder for a longer period of time.
ATP Production
ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate) must be formed to provide energy for your muscles to do work. Supplemental phosphate increases the body's formation of ATP, which in turn lets your muscles work longer without tiring.

Buffer Lactic Acid
One of phosphates basic benefits is its ability to buffer lactic acid. Lactic acid forms around muscle after moderate exercise. This gives your muscles that stiff soreness we can all associate with after physical activity. By buffering this acid, phosphate diminishes this ill-feeling and lets you stay active without this pitfall.

Creatine Enhancer
Creatine is produced by the body and is in many of the foods we eat, mainly red meat. It can also be supplemented for those who workout frequently or suffer from neuromuscular disease. Creatine's function is to act as a taxi, shuttling phosphate to your muscles to rejuvenate ATP stores. Without creatine, your muscles would feel almost instantaneous fatigue during exercise, as phosphate stores would be isolated and unable to replenish your muscles' ATP stores.

What's in it?
VO2 Max combines four different phosphate compounds into one rationed formula for a complete synergistic effect. These compounds form the basis for an easily absorbed phosphate supplement to help buffer lactic acid, increase and restore ATP production and increase aerobic capacity.

Scientific Overview

Phosphate is the second most abundant mineral in the body and its functions are almost universal, ranging from aerobic capacity to the digestive system. The four different compounds found in VO2 Max give it an ideal ratio for providing both aerobic and anaerobic benefits to those who seek them.

By providing potassium with the phosphate salts, this product meets the requirements for easy intestinal absorption and muscle assimilation. In particular, the level of potassium is important due to its ability to facilitate the cellular sodium pump, which moves nutrients in and out of the cell membrane. The ratio in VO2 Max is exactly where it needs to be. In doing this, VO2 Max is ideal for those with calcium deficiencies or for those with specific hormonal imbalances. In fact, doctors have been known to recommend this supplement to patients with these conditions. This is not surprising, as it was stated earlier that phosphorous has unlimited potential for use in a host of physiological functions. It is truly the most overlooked supplement in the dietary supplement industry.

For the last ten years, I have been involved in the management of creatine monohydrate supplementation for power athletes. In those years, I have seen a lot of great results, but not without some complications for individuals with sensitive stomachs. As a result, long term compliance is quite often compromised, making it difficult to take full advantage of the benefits that creatine has to offer hard working athletes. We knew there had to be a better way to deliver creatine to athletes. Now that we use the effervescent technology that Creatine Edge offers, I can assure you that the better way has arrived!

Athletes with the most sensitive stomachs all agree that Creatine Edge is a huge improvement. It has virtually eliminated any complaints by the athletes about creatine and compliance is at an all time high as a result. It is that consistent application of creatine, relative to the off season load, that helps our athletes outwork the competition. We even see great results inseason with Creatine Edge helping our starters survive the grind of the lengthy schedule. The increased solubility of Creatine Edge has even allowed me to reduce our consumption of creatine, while at the same time, achieving better results.

Testimonials

While in high school, I injured my left knee playing touch football. Over the years, I've had my knees drained, injected with cortisone, and treated with ultrasound. I also managed it with RICE, braces, and elastic bands (e.g., ACE). And, of course, over the years, continued to rack it up every once in a while water skiing or with some other activity. With increasing age, the length of recovery time increased as did the day-to-day nuisance (pain when walking downstairs, etc.). By 1985, I was told that surgery was the answer. My attitude is that surgery is only a potential solution for me when I am totally incapacitated. Thus, I simply lived with pain and discomfort for years. In 1997, the pain and limited range of motion was bad enough that I finally decided that I might have to submit to the knife, and so began psychologically preparing myself. During a conversation with Mark LeDoux of Natural Alternatives International, Mark suggested I try CMO (Cetyl Myristoleate). I had significant relief and continue to use the product to this day. However, I still had occasional days when the pain and range of motion were bad, and it would still "catch" every once in awhile.

When you gave me the samples of Joint Edge, I waited awhile before I tried it because as I told you on the phone, I couldn't quite make myself take something that tasted like pineapple. However, as I told you, I was pleasantly surprised with the pineapple flavor. It actually tastes very good. More importantly, my knee has also improved and feels better than it has felt in 25 or 30 years. An additional benefit has been the relief that I've totally unexpected in my fingers.

Both of my parents have arthritis. Several years ago a doctor told me I had the beginning signs of arthritis in my hands. I knew my knuckles were getting larger, and I had discomfort from time to time, but really hadn't been aware that I had any limitations. However, after using Joint Edge, I have noticed improved flexibility in my fingers and reduced stiffness. I honestly believe that the stiffness had occurred so slowly and gradually over time that I was not even aware that it existed until the relief that occurred after using the Joint Edge.

Well, so much for my joints. On a personal note, let me conclude by saying how much I appreciate you introducing me to Joint Edge. On a professional note, thank you for fielding my inquiries regarding supplements.

Sincerely,
Ann C. Grandjean, EdD, FACN, CNS
Executive Director
The Center of Human Nutrition

We're fortunate in that we can afford to buy any nutrition products we want, and when it comes to creatine, we choose Creatine edge from FSI Nutrition because of its superior solubility and absorption. With Creatine edge and its patented formula, we no longer have to worry about stomach upset, cramping or pulled muscles, which are problems sometimes associated with the use of conventional creatine monohydrate. Believe me, we have tried every creatine product on the market, and nothing even compares to the efficiency and effectiveness of Creatine edge. I strongly recommend it to any athlete looking to improve his or her performance.

David Page
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Arizona Diamondbacks

Dear FSI,
The LSU Tigers Baseball team would like to say that the products from FSI Nutrition have been a big part of their success the past several years. They have been taking it since 1997, first with the Effervescent Creatine, then Vitamin Edge & VO2 Max, and this past season, Neuro Edge. The players have used a combination of those products during the off-season, pre-season, and in-season.

The products are available for the players, but no one is required to take them. We're very fortunate to be able to provide the products also. We have never experienced any type of adverse effect taking the FSI products and you know when you have a good product because the players keep on asking for more.

The service and professionalism by the company has also been terrific. I would recommend your products for those who want the edge in athletics.

Curtis Tsuruda
LSU Strength & Conditioning Coach

There is no doubt that Creatine Edge by FSI helped me get through a long, grueling '99 season and into the playoffs. It provided a real boost in my performance and pitch count, and was also a tremendous aid with my recovery after a game. Upon returning to Arizona to prepare for the 2000 season, I told our strength coach to make sure that he does not run out of Creatine Edge, so he purchased fourteen cases of it to get us through spring training. Some nutrition products are just alot of hype and don't live up to their claims, but rest assured that Creatine Edge by FSI Nutrition is the real deal. I'll never go another season without it.

Todd Stottlemyre
Pitcher
Arizona Diamondbacks

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 20

Amount Per Serving:

Phosphorus: 500mg
Sodium: 380mg
Potassium: 60mg

Ingredients:
Sodium Monobasic Phosphate, Sodium Dibasic Phosphate, Potassium Monobasic Phosphate,Gelatin.

Directions:
Competition Dosing:
For quick phosphorus loading, take 3 capsules with a glass of water 4 times a day for 5 days before competition. No maintenance dosing required before or after.

Maintenance Dosing:
For continuous phosphorus fortification, take 3 capsules with a glass of water once daily.