A multifaceted powerhouse formula designed to drive muscle growth and fat loss through a magnitude of potent pathways, including the inhibition of the muscle limiting factor Myostatin, enhanced mitochondrial biogenesis and output to enhance energy production, exercise performance, potently increasing insulin sensitivity and amplifying key beneficial pathways in the body.
The formula has been designed to unleash the true potential of ingredients that have until now suffered from poor bioavailability and simultaneously potentiate the body’s muscle-building ability and anabolic/thermogenic signalling molecules to help you maximise muscle recomposition.
Olympus is hugely excited to have developed an industry-first version of a well-known powerhouse ingredient that, unfortunately, suffers from terrible oral bioavailability. But this has now all changed! Introducing Ursolic Acid PhytoFUSE™, a groundbreaking muscle-building and fat-loss ingredient now available in an unprecedented and enhanced form, overcomes the substantial bioavailability issues and delivers potent wide-ranging benefits including muscle building and fat loss.
The second inclusion is RipFACTOR®, An award-winning clinically studied, concentrated herbal formula that has been studied in humans to accelerate muscle growth. RipFACTOR® supplementation has been scientifically proven to add strength, endurance, and muscle mass with significant results in as little as 14 days.
Also featured in the formula is the novel ingredient α-Cedrene, which has hit the industry by storm and functions via a unique mechanism of action. α-Cedrene is a potent agonist of the Olfactory Receptors (ORs), a pathway that leads to extreme increases in cAMP in the places we want it to occur: muscle and fat cells. It has been included at a highly effective dosage to potently enhance skeletal muscle mass and strength by driving muscle protein synthesis to the extreme while simultaneously being a potent anti-catabolic and lipotropic agent.
Key Benefits of ALPHARIP:
- Potent Body Recomposition Aid
- Multifaceted Targeted Cyclic-Adenosine Monophosphate Booster
- Enhance ATP Production
- Boost Muscle Protein Synthesis
- Increase Vascularity
- Boosts Anabolic Signalling
- Supports Lean Muscle Growth
- Enhance Insulin Sensitivity
- Fat Oxidation Booster
- Lipolysis Enhancer
- Enhance Exercise Performance
- Support Healthy Levels of Anabolic Hormones
- Potent Anti-Catabolic Support
- Supports Strength Output
- Enhanced Myogenesis
- Boost Recovery
The Science Behind of ALPHARIP:
Ursolic Acid PhytoFUSE™: A pentacyclic triterpenoid that contributes to the waxy coats on apples, other fruits, and herbs. It has been subject to substantial clinical research, which has consistently shown extremely potent, multifaceted effects. However, while it has been used in the supplement industry since the beginning, it has consistently failed to impress.
Its major limitation is its chemical structure, which is exceptionally hydrophobic and highly lipophilic, leading to very low permeability. This results in poor absorption, rapid elimination, and low bioavailability after administration. Through tireless research and development and a recent breakthrough in bioavailability enhancement technology capabilities, we created a substantially enhanced form known as Ursolic acid phytosome using the PhytoFUSE™ enhancement platform to allow exponentially greater oral bioavailability.
A relatively inferior phospholipid complex with Ursolic acid has been found to enhance plasma bioavailability by 8.49x and the elimination half-life by 12x. Through a literal fusion of a phospholipid to the parent compound to create a ‘phytosome’, we can radically improve on these numbers and unleash honestly mind-blowing oral bioavailability enhancement to allow ursolic acid to no longer disappoint as it has in every other product on the market and unleash its true power.
Ursolic acid has been subject to substantial research. It has been shown to possess many multifaceted effects on the body, many of which are relevant to building muscle and enhancing fat loss.
Benefits of Ursolic Acid Supplementation:
- Muscle Hypertrophy: Ursolic acid has shown the potential to promote muscle growth and increase muscle fibre size, leading to enhanced muscle hypertrophy.
- Body Fat Reduction: Ursolic acid may aid in reducing body fat by increasing fat metabolism energy expenditure and inhibiting the development of new fat cells.
- Muscle Recomposition: Ursolic acid's ability to promote muscle growth while simultaneously reducing body fat makes it appealing for individuals seeking to improve their body composition.
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Ursolic acid exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, which can help reduce inflammation and potentially alleviate symptoms associated with certain inflammatory conditions.
- Antioxidant Activity: Ursolic acid acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidative stress and reducing the risk of cellular damage caused by free radicals.
- Anti-Cancer Potential: Some studies have suggested that ursolic acid may possess anti-cancer properties by inhibiting the growth and proliferation of cancer cells.
- Bone Health: Ursolic acid has been shown to enhance bone mineral density and improve bone health, which may benefit individuals at risk of osteoporosis or age-related bone loss.
- Metabolic Health: Ursolic acid may improve metabolic health by regulating blood glucose levels, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and reducing the risk of metabolic disorders such as diabetes.
- Neuroprotective Effects: Research has indicated that ursolic acid may have neuroprotective properties, potentially protecting against neurodegenerative diseases and promoting brain health.
- Cardiovascular Health: Ursolic acid has various cardiovascular benefits, including reducing cholesterol levels, improving lipid profiles, and protecting against heart disease.
Advanced Science
Muscle Hypertrophy: Ursolic acid has been studied for its ability to promote muscle hypertrophy. It has been found to enhance skeletal muscle growth by increasing the size and number of muscle fibres. Ursolic acid activates specific signalling pathways involved in muscle protein synthesis, such as the mammalian target of the rapamycin (mTOR) pathway, which plays a crucial role in regulating muscle growth. Additionally, it increases the expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a hormone that promotes muscle growth.
Body Fat Reduction: Ursolic acid has been investigated for its potential effects on body fat reduction and weight management. It appears to have a multifaceted approach to combating obesity and reducing body fat. Studies in mice have shown that ursolic acid can enhance fat metabolism, increase energy expenditure, and inhibit the development of new fat cells (adipogenesis). It may also help regulate blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which can contribute to weight management and fat loss.
Muscle Recomposition: Muscle recomposition refers to simultaneously gaining muscle mass while losing body fat. Ursolic acid has been suggested as a potential agent for promoting muscle recomposition due to its ability to enhance muscle growth and reduce body fat. By increasing muscle protein synthesis and promoting fat metabolism, ursolic acid may help individuals achieve a leaner body composition with increased muscle mass and decreased body fat. It has also been shown to have countless other benefits, including anti-aging effects on muscle, metabolic health, and mitochondrial biogenesis benefits.
RipFACTOR®: A novel botanical extract composed of Sphaeranthus indicus (S. indicus) and Mangifera indica (M. indica), which has been comprehensively studied and shown to be incredibly effective in increasing muscle mass and exercise performance in healthy human populations.
- Indicus has a long history of usage in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda. Its reported effects include immune modulation, hepato-protection, analgesic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, and antihyperlipidemic activities.
- Indica is native to India but is cultivated worldwide in tropical climates. The glucosyl xanthone, mangiferin, is found in the bark and leaves of M. indica. Mangiferin from mango tree bark has been reported to possess antioxidant, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory, anti-genotoxic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
RipFACTOR® isn’t just your typical run-of-the-mill ingredient; it has received substantial investment to determine its effectiveness through impressive real-world clinical trials on actual relevant human populations.
The first study of RipFACTOR® was designed to support messaging to the sports nutrition consumer1. This 8-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study featured young adult males familiar with weight training and at least six months of experience with resistance exercise. Strength, endurance, and muscle size were improved throughout the study period. A statistically significant increase in upper and lower body muscle strength was seen as early as 14 days compared to placebo.
A second study was conducted in 2019. This study focused on resistance training of 'naive' subjects and examined two different dose levels, a 'performance' and an 'ultra-performance' dose. An innovative 'efficiency model' design included a second placebo group that followed a double exercise regimen.
The results of this study confirmed and expanded on the first. Impressively, subjects taking RipFACTOR demonstrated gains exceeding the placebo group doing twice the exercise. Subjects taking the 'performance' dose also showed similar strength and endurance benefits to subjects doing twice the amount of exercise. At the 'ultra-performance' dose, the strength and endurance gains were statistically significantly better than subjects completing twice the exercise volume. Improvements in testosterone and cortisol levels for the RipFACTOR group compared to the placebo groups provided a testosterone to cortisol (T:C) ratio favouring anabolism and could be partially responsible for muscle growth and strength benefits.
A more recent double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 2023 involving young male participants showed that the RipFACTOR® group showed significantly increased mid-upper arm circumference and improved body composition and serum hormone levels post-trial. The participants’ hematology, clinical chemistry, and vital signs were within the normal range. No adverse events were observed.
RipFACTOR® has been dosed in AlphaRIP to deliver the fullest results consistent with the high-quality clinical trials conducted on the ingredient.
α-Cedrene: A member of the class of organic compounds known as cedrane and isocedrane sesquiterpenoids. These are sesquiterpenoids with a structure based on the cedrane or the isocedrane skeleton. It is a prevalent ingredient in cosmetics, and its mildly sweet taste has turned α-Cedrene into a recurring dessert and beverage ingredient. As detailed below, AlphaRIP utilises a high dose of highly purified, isolated α-cedrene, which exerts unique effects.
It has recently been identified as a potent agonist of the OR subtype OR10J5, which, as previously discussed, leads to concentrated increases in cAMP in target tissues such as skeletal muscle and fat cells. Recent research has shown that α-Cedrene is a promising agent that may be applied to enhance the mass and strength of skeletal muscle through its ability to be a potent stimulator of myogenesis and skeletal muscle anti-atrophic agent. These are vital pathways to stimulate the building of new muscle tissue while simultaneously reducing the rate of muscle breakdown.
α-Cedrene is highly orally bioavailable (unlike other common purported cAMP boosting ingredients such as Forskolin) and builds up in various bodily tissues such as skeletal muscle, adipocytes, and the liver, where they can exert its effects where it matters most. They have been shown to affect downstream key anabolic signalling molecules such as PKA Cα, p-CREB, p-FoxO3 and (PGC)-1α1 whilst simultaneously decreasing expression of catabolic signalling molecules such as RING finger 1 (MuRF1) and muscle atrophy F-box (MAFbx), which regulate ubiquitin-proteasome-dependent proteolysis. The amount of p-SMAD2/3 (a downstream molecule of myostatin signalling) significantly diminished. In contrast, the amounts of IGF-1 signalling molecules, including p-AKT, p-mTORC, p-S6K1, and p-4E-BP1, increased dramatically in the skeletal muscle of α-ionone-treated subjects. In layperson’s terms, critical anabolic processes are greatly enhanced while key catabolic processes are simultaneously suppressed, leading to a potent net benefit in promoting anabolism.
Activation of the relevant OR subtype also exerts positive effects concerning enhancing glucose uptake and increasing insulin sensitivity. Research has shown that they lead to the reprogramming of metabolic signatures, boosting levels of Adcy3 and genes involved in fatty acid oxidation, with concomitant downregulation of the ability of fat cells to increase levels of fatty acids! Furthermore, cAMP is a vital signalling messenger for the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis and production of essential anabolic hormones such as testosterone; enhanced levels of cAMP directly correlate with enhanced hormone output!
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