NUTRITION, HYDRATION, SUPPLEMENTATION

Thorne’s Pre-Workout Elite is designed to provide a clean and natural option to optimize performance during training and competition.* The ingredients in Pre-Workout Elite provide a boost to physical and mental energy production you can feel, without unpleasant side effects often associated with other pre-workout supplements.* 

This Thorne exclusive formula provides unique performance-supportive ingredients and a mushroom blend to help you achieve your goals in the gym, on the field, or at the screen.*

What you can expect from Thorne’s Pre-Workout Elite:

• A natural boost in the body’s ability to produce energy*
• An increase in blood flow to the muscles*
• A greater ability to push your body to its limits*
• Less fatigue so you can extend your training sessions*
• Support for your body’s ability to make lean muscle mass*
• Feel the benefits as soon as 30 minutes after consumption*
• Added benefits for recovery and post-workout fatigue*

What not to expect from Pre-Workout Elite:

• A formula that relies solely on a caffeine rush
• Tingling, itching, or burning skin
• An elevated heart rate or palpitations
• A massive energy drop after a workout

Features of Pre-Workout Elite

• NSF Certified for Sport®
• Powder form for ease of mixing in water or preferred beverage
• Citrus berry flavor
• No side effects like itching, burning, or tingling skin
• Benefits of a pre-workout without the jitters or crash
• Can be paired with other supplements, like Creatine or Beta-Alanine, to create the ultimate workout stack

A deeper look at Pre-Workout Elite’s active ingredients

Peak ATP®

Peak ATP is a patented form of adenosine 5’-triphosphate disodium (ATP). As the fuel for energy production in the body, a sufficient level of ATP is essential to physical and mental energy, stamina, and optimal performance.*

Benefits of Peak ATP:

• Improves blood flow to support muscle function and recovery*
• Promotes muscle strength and power so you achieve the most from your workouts*
• Supports the body’s ability to build lean body mass*
• Benefits recovery and post-workout fatigue and soreness so you can get back to your game, faster*

PeakO₂® Mushroom Blend 

PeakO₂ is a blend of six adaptogenic mushrooms that support the body’s ability to adapt to and overcome physical and mental stressors so you can perform at your best.*

Benefits of PeakO₂:

• Supports the body’s natural production of ATP – its cellular fuel*
• Enhances workout effectiveness by promoting exercise capacity*
• Helps extend the time-to-exhaustion during play and exercise*
• Helps increase maximum power output and strength*

Alpha-GPC (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine)

By supporting the body’s production of the brain neurotransmitter acetylcholine, alpha-GPC helps optimize the “mental game” aspect of your performance.*

Benefits of Alpha-GPC:

• Supports focus and memory so you can stay in the zone*
• Promotes neurological health and cognitive processing*
• Might help to maintain healthy memory function and mental performance*
• Promotes physical endurance so you can train and compete at your best*
• Supports production of human growth hormone (HGH)*

Guayusa Leaf Extract

The Guayusa plant is native to the Amazon rainforest and is rich in antioxidants. Because guayusa provides natural amounts of caffeine, the extract used in Thorne’s Pre-Workout Elite utilizes a patented extraction process that reduces the jitters and side effects common to other caffeine sources.

Benefits of Guayusa leaf extract:

• Supports physical and mental energy with fewer side effects than synthetic caffeine*
• Helps improve reaction time and cognitive focus during exercise*
• Helps reduce the effects of physical exertion on the body and mind*
• Enhances blood flow for optimized performance and recovery*

Mango Leaf Extract and Quercetin Phytosome

Mango leaf and quercetin phytosome work synergistically to enhance the mental and physical benefits of the Pre-Workout Elite formula.* 

Clinical studies show this potent combination helps:

• Increase power output and physical performance measures*
• Boost recovery and repair after exercise*
• Support rapid onset of mental focus and improved reaction time*
  

Because athletes need to know their supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations.

Iron is essential to the formation and function of healthy red blood cells.* An adequate amount of iron in the diet is required for blood cells to efficiently transport oxygen throughout the body. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to 16 percent of individuals in certain populations are deficient in iron.

Individuals who are prone to be iron or B vitamin deficient include:

• Individuals looking for nutritional support for anemia 
• Women of menstruating age
• Individuals who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet
• Older individuals and others who tend to have less stomach acid
• Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery
• Those who have intestinal conditions that affect nutrient absorption
• Individuals with an autoimmune disorder

Signs of an iron deficiency:

• Fatigue or weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Pale skin
• Cold hands and feet
• Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
• Changes in menstrual cycles
• Decreased athletic performance

Iron is difficult for the body to absorb, and supplementing with conventional forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate, can cause gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and dark-colored stools. Thorne's Ferrasorb contains iron reacted with glycine to enhance its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thus helping to decrease the typical side effects of iron supplementation.*

Why vitamin cofactors? Iron is not the only nutrient essential for healthy red blood cells. Having a deficiency in the B vitamins can also lead to adverse issues with red blood cell formation.*

Signs of B vitamin deficiency:

• Fatigue or muscle weakness
• Decreased mood quality
• Sores in the mouth or on the tongue
• Problems with memory or cognition
• Feeling of being on “pins and needles”

Ferrasorb combines the active forms of vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate), vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin), and folate (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), along with vitamin C, with a well-absorbed form of iron – offering comprehensive nutritional support for anemia.* 

Features of Thorne’s Ferrasorb:

• Iron provided in chelated form for optimal absorption*
• Reduced GI side effects, such as nausea and constipation*
• Provides 36 mg of elemental iron per capsule as Ferrochel® chelate
• Active forms of vitamins B12, B6, and folate, with vitamin C for an enhanced approach to red blood cell health*

Iron is essential to the formation and function of healthy red blood cells.* An adequate amount of dietary iron is required for blood cells to efficiently transport oxygen throughout the body. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to 16 percent of individuals in some populations is deficient in iron.

Individuals who can be prone to iron deficiency include:

• Women of menstruating age
• Individuals who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet
• Frequent blood donors
• Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery
• Individuals who eat a very high fiber diet, which can inhibit iron absorption
• Individuals recovering from blood loss, such as injury or surgery
• Performance athletes who have any of the above additional risk factors

Signs of iron deficiency:

• Fatigue or weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Pale skin
• Cold hands and feet
• Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
• Changes in menstrual cycles
• Decreased athletic performance

Iron is difficult for the body to absorb, and supplementing with conventional forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate, can cause gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and dark-colored stools. Thorne's Iron Bisglycinate contains iron reacted with glycine to optimize its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thus minimizing the typical side effects of iron supplementation.*

Features of Thorne’s Iron Bisglycinate:

• Iron provided in a chelated form for optimal absorption
• Reduced GI side effects, such as nausea and constipation*
• Provides 25 mg of elemental iron per serving as Ferrochel® chelate
• NSF Certified for Sport®

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

Thorne's ResveraCel supports cellular repair, up-regulates the sirtuin proteins, enhances NAD+ production, and benefits the cellular energy production that takes place in the mitochondria – thus supporting the process of healthy aging.* Adding ResveraCel to your daily supplement regimen can make a positive impact on aging and support good health as you get older.*

Benefits of Thorne’s ResveraCel:

• Supports healthy cellular aging*
• Natural activator of the sirtuin proteins, an important class of protein enzymes that act as cellular switches to up-regulate numerous positive functions associated with aging*
• Helps clean the body of old cells, by assisting with the elimination of aging cells (inactive, senescent)*
• Supports optimal mitochondrial number, structure, and function*
• Supports healthy methylation*
• Enhances cellular energy production*
• Promotes healthy metabolism as you age*
• Benefits healthy blood sugar and insulin sensitivity*
• Supports fat metabolism in the liver*

Take an inside look at the intelligent ingredients in ResveraCel and their beneficial impacts on healthy aging:

Nicotinamide Riboside Hydrogen Malate (NR)
NAD+ – nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide – is an important coenzyme found in every cell that plays an integral role in multiple body functions. Because the body’s natural level of NAD+ begins to decline significantly with age, it can lead to adverse effects of aging and age-related conditions. As a direct precursor to NAD+, NR efficiently stimulates the production of NAD+, which:

• Promotes multiple aspects of healthy aging*
• Supports cellular repair processes*
• Protects against DNA damage and oxidative stress*
• Promotes exercise efficiency, helping to support health and fitness goals*
• Helps maintain an optimal state of health*
• Promotes the number and health of the mitochondria in cells, benefiting mitochondrial metabolism*

• Supports normal circadian rhythm function*

Resveratrol

Resveratrol, a natural substance found in, among other things, red wine, has shown promise in clinical studies by modulating the effects of several age-related conditions, including:

• Supporting the body's normal inflammatory response and its health-promoting effect on blood vessels*
• Activating a special class of protein enzymes called sirtuins that act as cellular switches by up-regulating numerous positive functions, including cellular aging, inflammatory response, detoxification, stress resistance, fat and glucose metabolism, circadian rhythm, and mitochondrial biogenesis*
• The sirtuin proteins support the formation of new mitochondria in the cells, which results in more efficient cellular energy production and possibly increased longevity*

Quercetin Phytosome

Senescence is the natural process in which aging cells stop dividing, but do not die. The over-accumulation of senescent cells is associated with biological aging and various age-related disorders. Quercetin is at the forefront of healthy aging because:

• Quercetin is one of only two nutrients that have been studied for its ability to reduce cellular senescence*
• Quercetin partners with resveratrol in the quest for healthy aging because it slows the breakdown of resveratrol in the body, allowing resveratrol more time to do its job*
• Quercetin up-regulates the sirtuin proteins, which are associated with healthy cellular aging and improved weight-related metabolic factors*

Betaine
To achieve NR’s optimal benefit, it is important to support the body’s methylation processes. Betaine is a premiere methyl donor because:

• Betaine (also called trimethylglycine) is a superior nutrient for donating its methyl groups – compounds that help produce healthy DNA, neurotransmitters, and cellular energy*
• In female athletes, research indicates that betaine promotes lean body composition by helping to reduce body fat without negatively affecting muscle mass*
• Betaine supports the body’s ability to engage in higher volume exercise – increased repetitions and weight load in male athletes and improved high volume work capacity in female athletes*

Thorne's Melaton-3 is NSF Certified for Sport®. Thorne offers melatonin in both 3 mg (Melatonin-3) and 5 mg (Melatonin-5) capsules. Melatonin, the primary hormone of the pineal gland, is a powerful "chronobiotic" that helps maintain the body's normal circadian rhythms.* In individuals who have difficulty sleeping or who have altered circadian rhythms because of jet lag or night shift work, melatonin supplementation promotes the resynchronization of this cycle.* Supplementation can also benefit those whose difficulty sleeping is caused by the aging-related decrease in the body's ability to synthesize melatonin from the amino acid tryptophan.* Research indicates melatonin exerts its sleep-promoting efficacy by decreasing the amount of time needed to fall asleep, by promoting the ability to stay asleep, and by enhancing the depth of sleep.*

Melatonin administration from 0.3 mg to 5.0 mg has been shown to exert a sedative-like effect.* When supplemented prior to the onset of the body's normal melatonin secretion, even a low amount of melatonin can promote sleep.* Melatonin apparently enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) via direct interaction with GABA receptors, thus resulting in relaxation.* Thorne's Melaton-3 supplies 3 mg of melatonin in each capsule, and Melaton-5 supplies 5 mg per capsule and is used when a higher amount of melatonin is desired. Melatonin also has significant antioxidant activity.* Adequate melatonin levels have been reported to be a positive factor in cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, GI, and bone health.*

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is produced by the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. Although direct sunlight exposure is a great source of vitamin D, due to the use of sunscreen, seasonal changes, geography, and lifestyle, many individuals don’t get enough sun, so they can be prone to having a low level of vitamin D. Therefore, finding the best vitamin D supplement can provide great health benefits.* Thorne’s Vitamin D Liquid for adults and children makes supplementation easy.

Benefits of Thorne’s Vitamin D Liquid: 

• Supports healthy teeth and bones*
• Promotes lean muscle mass and helps maintain muscle strength*
• Enhances the absorption and retention of calcium*
• Supports healthy brain function and positive mood*
• Promotes cardiovascular health and immune function*

Features of Thorne's Vitamin D Liquid: 

• Liquid form makes supplementation easy to customize for adults and children
• Can be mixed with food or beverages for ease of use
• Formulated with vitamin D3, a more potent and better absorbed form than vitamin D2
• In a base of medium-chain triglyceride oil without soy oil or sesame oil, and is preserved with mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin E)
• The self-dispensing top provides accurate and individualized dosing by metering individual drops

You could be at risk of a vitamin D deficiency if you:

• Rarely go outdoors, live in the northern latitudes, or have a darker skin tone
• Have limited sun exposure due to your occupation, clothing choices, or engage in indoor athletics rather than outdoor sports
• Regularly wear sunscreen with an SPF greater than 8
• Are an older adult (the risk of a deficiency increases with age beginning at age 50)
• Have a chronic health condition, such as a bowel disease or a surgical procedure (like gastric bypass), that can decrease fat absorption
• Are obese