Strongman Vitamin Pack

Strongman Progressive Micronutrient System Enhanced with Spinach-Flex™

Developing hard, quality muscle is never about just doing one thing right; it’s about doing everything right: training, nutrition, supplementation and even sleep. But nutrition isn’t just macronutrients – proteins, carbohydrates and fats – it’s also essential micronutrients. Micronutrients are the vitamins, minerals and other biochemical compounds the body needs to build a hard-muscled physique.

Strongman™ was formulated exclusively for bodybuilders like you to provide the complete package of essential micronutrients you need to optimize muscle growth.

Strongman’s four complexes – Muscle-Multi™, Spinach-Flex™, Omega-Oil™ and E-400™ – work together to help to kick-start muscle growth, speed recovery and fuel metabolism. Plus, thanks to Fusion Bodybuilding’s exclusive Spinach-Flex complex, each box contains the equivalent of over 12 cups of spinach and greens. Strong muscles start with a strong base, and strong muscles start with Strongman.*

The Science of Strongman

Bodybuilding is a science that ultimately depends on putting all the vital elements together in the right way. You need to stress your muscles so they’ll want to grow by training them. You need to supplement the muscles to maximize your training. You need to rest the muscles to grow them. And you need to feed the muscles to give them what they need to grow. But the biggest mistake bodybuilders make is thinking that feeding the muscles is just about macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fats). It’s also about essential micronutrients.*

Micronutrients are the vitamins, minerals and other essential biochemical compounds needed to maintain the body's overall function and maximum efficiency. In fact, micronutrients may be considered more important for bodybuilders than calorie-producing nutrients precisely because of their ability to impact physiological functions.*

Without micronutrients, it's impossible to catalyze or facilitate the biochemical reactions that convert the food we eat into useable nutrients that enable growth, maintenance or even energy to fuel our metabolism. Vitamins help enhance the action of protein, causing muscle building and energy production. Minerals maintain the balance of fluids in our cells and help enhance muscle contractions.*

Even if only one of the critical substances is deficient, a bodybuilder's progress can be halted in its tracks without warning. Without these vital micronutrients, nothing happens. Virtually every energy production or muscle growth process a bodybuilder relies on is dependent on the right proportion of vitamins and minerals. Nutrient deficiency, which can occur during intense training, can sabotage any bodybuilders muscle growth efforts.*

Strongman™ is designed to provide the complete package of vitamins, minerals and other essential biochemical compounds you need to maximize your muscle-building potential. Supplement science has come a long way in the last 25 years, and Fusion has put all that science into Strongman. Strongman is formulated for serious competitive bodybuilders who want to optimize their anabolic muscle-building capacity. Strongman's four complexes – Muscle-Multi™, Spinach-Flex™, Omega-Oil™ and E-400™ – work together to enhance nutrient delivery, support energy utilization and halt free radical damage to muscle cells. Strongman also exclusively contains Spinach-Flex. The Spinach-Flex antioxidant and greens complex results in each box containing the equivalent of over 12 cups of spinach in addition to other concentrated greens. No other multivitamin we’ve found offers what Strongman does. It’s arguably the perfect bodybuilding multi.*

Strongman Vitamin Pack Ingredients

Each Strongman Vitamin Pack Contains:

• 3 Muscle-Multi™ Bullet Caplets
• 2 Spinach-Flex™ Capsules
• 1 Omega-Oil™ Softgel
• and 1 E-400™ Softgel

Muscle-Multi™ Multi-Vitamin and Mineral Complex

Bullet Caplet Technology

To ensure your results are explosive, Muscle-Multi’s powerful formula is transported with Bullet Caplet Technology.

Bullet Caplet Technology is a proprietary innovation exclusive to Fusion Bodybuilding®. What makes this technology unique is its micro-channels. During the disintegration process, these micro-channels are created in the Bullet Caplet structure, and the ingredients in Muscle-Multi are released from the inside of the caplet to the outside, dissolving it from the center. This allows immediate and accurate dosing, making sure the ingredients work together as designed.*

Vitamins

• Vitamin A (as All-trans Beta-Carotene)
  Vitamin A is important in the synthesis of protein and involved in the production of muscle glycogen, the storage form of energy in the body. Supplementation is essential since high activity levels can reduce vitamin A absorption by the body.*
• Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)
  This vitamin is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Calcium is essential for muscular contraction, and without it, full muscle contractions cannot be obtained. On top of that, calcium is also needed to keep bones strong to support increases in muscle tissue and provide a solid anchor for muscle contraction, while phosphorus is needed to help generate the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is required as fuel for our muscles during contraction.*/li>
• Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Hydrochloride)
  B1, or thiamine, is required for protein metabolism and growth. It’s involved in the formation of the protein hemoglobin, which is found in our red blood cells, which transport oxygen in the body. The transport of oxygen is necessary to an athlete’s aerobic performance. It has been suggested that exercise frequency, intensity and duration increase the amount of thiamine required by the body, and increased supplementation with thiamine can result in enhanced athletic performance.*
• Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin)
  The main function of riboflavin is energy production, including glucose metabolism, fat oxidation and transport of hydrogen ions through the process that helps generate ATP, the energy source that our cells need to perform work. It has been shown that riboflavin can even reduce muscle cramping due to training.*
• Vitamin B3 (as Niacinamide)
  Vitamin B3, or niacin, is involved in many metabolic processes that are related to energy production. Niacin is involved in both DNA repair and the production of steroid hormones in the adrenal gland. Nicotine acid, another form of niacin, can cause vasodilation, which can increase nutrient delivery and muscle pumps. However, it should be noted that large doses of nicotinic acid, the amounts needed to cause vasodilation, can actually impede the body’s ability to burn and mobilize fat.*
• Vitamin B5 (as Calcium-d-Pantothenate)
  Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is an essential nutrient required to metabolize proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Vitamin B5 is also used in the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is an important enzyme needed for energy metabolism and the production of ATP. Coenyzme A is also involved in the biosynthesis of many important compounds, including fatty acids, cholesterol and acetylcholine.*
• Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
  Vitamin B6 is highly involved in protein metabolism by aiding in the manufacturing of amino acids. It is also involved in carbohydrate utilization. Research has shown that athletes have an increased need for vitamin B6 and that performance can be improved with supplementation. Vitamin B6 is also involved in the development of neurotransmitters.*
• Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)
  Vitamin B12 is important in carbohydrate metabolism and maintenance of nerve cell transmission, which is important in muscle contraction, coordination and muscle growth. It is also involved in the metabolism of every cell in the body, especially affecting DNA synthesis and regulation and fatty acid synthesis and energy production.*
• Folate (as Folic Acid)
  Also known as vitamin B9, folate is needed by the body to synthesize and repair DNA. It is also involved in rapid cell growth and division, and is needed to produce healthy red blood cells and prevent anemia.*
• Biotin (as d-Biotin)
  Biotin and vitamin B6 are coenzymes in glycogen metabolism; this means they augment other enzymes in the formation of glycogen, the storage form of glucose. Glycogen is essential for fueling your muscles to contract during exercise. Biotin also has critical functions in amino acid metabolism and the production of energy from many sources.*

Minerals

• Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate)
  Calcium is not only an essential mineral for bone health but also is required for muscular contraction. Once muscle cells receive a signal from the corresponding nerve, calcium floods into the stimulated muscle cells and binds with important proteins to facilitate the action of actin and myosin, two important proteins involved in muscle contraction. During exercise, if your muscle calcium is low, you may experience fatigue. In fact, this may be a limiting factor to performance and exercise duration. Not having enough calcium can interfere with the action of actin and myosin, causing a reduction of the force of your muscular contractions.*
• Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide)
  Magnesium is another mineral you need for optimal muscular function. Magnesium permits nerve chemical messengers to stimulate the muscle cell so that calcium can enter muscle cells, resulting in muscular contraction. This mineral also is necessary to produce the energy our muscles need in the form of ATP during aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Magnesium is necessary to convert the glucose in the food we eat into smaller molecules that can be used inside the mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cells that generate ATP or energy. Consuming the daily requirement of magnesium helps to ensure you can optimally contract your muscles to produce sufficient force and exercise at higher intensities for a longer period of time.*
• Selenium (as Selenium HVP* Chelate)
  This micronutrient is an essential trace mineral and is known as a pro-oxidant because it activates the glutathione peroxidase antioxidant. Selenium has been shown to help reduce oxidative stress that can lead to DNA damage, and can also inhibit damaging inflammatory pathways. It is also needed for proper functioning of the thyroid and the immune system.*
• Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)
  Zinc is crucial for enzyme regulation and is a component of many enzymes involved in growth, regulation of hormonal levels, energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Zinc supplementation can improve immune function and lower blood glucose levels, and is also involved in energy metabolism. Of utmost importance to a bodybuilder, there is also evidence to suggest that zinc is involved in testosterone production pathways.*

Lipotropics

• Inositol (as Inositol Hexanicotinate)
  Sometimes considered one of the B-complex vitamins and referred to as vitamin B8, inositol is present in all body tissues and functions closely with choline as one of the primary components of cell membranes. It is important for growth of cells, and is also a lipotropic agent, which means it helps metabolize fat and cholesterol. Inositol has a calming effect as it is involved in the production and action of neurotransmitters, which are the chemicals that transmit messages between nerve cells.*
• Choline (as Choline Bitartrate)
  Similar to inositol, choline is also placed among the B-complex vitamins. Choline serves various functions in our bodies, as the structure of cell membranes and protecting our livers from fat accumulation. It is also the precursor molecule for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and has been found to help cognitive function, which is crucial for focus during long training sessions. Choline has also been shown to protect the liver from certain types of damage, and can help reverse damage that has already occurred.*

Absorption Initiator

• Bioperine® Piper nigrum 50:1 Extract (black pepper)(fruit) [Standardized to 95% piperine]
  Bioperine is extracted from black pepper and enhances your natural thermogenic activity by enhancing the delivery of nutrients into your bloodstream and enhances the efficiency of nutrient uptake by your body.*

Spinach-Flex™ Antioxidant and Greens Complex

Medicinal Ingredients

• Spinacia oleracea (Spinach)(leaf)(extract) [Standardized to a 4:1 extract - 2700 mg raw herb equivalent]
  This superfood is extremely rich in flavonoids and carotenoids that provide anti-inflammatory benefits as well as antioxidant benefits. Given the fact that spinach is an excellent source of the antioxidant nutrients – including vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and manganese – as well as a very good source of zinc and a good source of selenium, it’s no wonder that spinach helps lower risk of numerous health problems related to oxidative stress. Spinach also provides the vitamin K, E, B6, B2, folic acid, folate and niacin and the minerals magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and copper.*
• Vitamin C
  Multiple studies have found blood and plasma levels of vitamin C to be diminished in those who exercise regularly. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect muscle cells from free radical damage by acting as an antioxidant itself and by helping generate other antioxidants. Vitamin C can help regenerate reduced vitamin E back to the active state. Vitamin C has been shown to reduce muscle damage when compared with those deficient in the vitamin. Another study found that vitamin C does control reactive oxidant species formed during exercise. If not controlled, these species have the ability to react with cell membranes and damage them, initiating lipid peroxidation. It can also help enhance muscle recovery and growth by its ability to assist in the formation and release of steroid hormones, including the anabolic hormone testosterone. In addition to its antioxidant properties, vitamin C is needed for absorption of iron, which is necessary to help oxygen bind to hemoglobin in the blood. Oxygen is critical for proper muscle performance. Vitamin C is also involved with amino acid metabolism and the formation of collagen, which makes up connective tissue and is essential for holding your bones and muscles in place.*
• Brassica oleracea (Broccoli)(flower)(extract) [2700 mg raw herb equivalent]
  Extracted from broccoli, this compound contains many potent antioxidant micronutrients, including lutein, beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium and di-indolylmethane. Di-indolylmethane is a potent modulator of the innate immune response system. This extract is also an excellent source of indole-3-carbinol, which can boost DNA repair in cells!*
• Alpha Lipoic Acid
  Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that has the ability to recycle other antioxidants such as vitamin C and glutathione after they have been used up. It can also help to increase the formation of glutathione. Glutathione is an important antioxidant that helps the body eliminate potentially harmful substances. Additionally, ALA is also an insulin mimicker, which means it can stimulate insulin sensitive tissues, such as muscles, to uptake important nutrients into our cells including glucose by activating the glucose transporter GLUT-4. Thus, more glucose can be taken up by our muscles, instead of being stored as fat. Increasing glucose uptake into the muscle cells can also cause an increase in nutrient transport into the muscle cells, including amino acids and other essential nutrients.*
• Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo)(leaf) [Standardized to 24% ginkgo flavoneglycoside & 6% total terpene lactone – 2083 mg raw herb equivalent]
  Ginkgo contains flavonoids and terpenoids, which are two potent antioxidants that help scavenge free radicals and protect damage to cell membranes. Ginkgo is believed to help improve the memory and concentration, which can help benefit focus in the gym.*
• Vitis vinifera (Grape)(seed)(extract) [Standardized to 95% proanthocyanidins]
  Grape seed extract has been shown to decrease oxidative stress that is generated in professional athletes during competition and increase antioxidant activity. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and can promote elasticity of the skin.*
• Co-Enzyme Q10
  Coenzyme Q10 produces energy in combination with respiration. Coenzyme Q10 transports and is involved in the breakdown of fat into energy in the body. Supplementation with dietary CoQ10 ensures that muscles and other critical tissues receive an ample amount of oxygen via the blood.
• Panax quinquefolius (American Ginseng)(root)(extract) [American ginseng standardized to a 4:1 extract - 333.36 mg Raw Herb Equivalent]
  Ginseng is an adaptogen, which means it can help the body fight the effects of stress, including that caused by exercise. Ginseng contains ginsenosides, which are thought to fight fatigue and stress by supporting the adrenal glands and the use of oxygen by exercising muscles.*

Omega-Oil Essential Fatty Acid Complex

The sole ingredients in Omega-Oil® are a natural blend of three types of fish oil – sardine, mackerel and salmon body. This blend provides a ratio of two parts eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to one part docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Studies of both of these omega-3 essential fatty acids suggest numerous health benefits:

• Less Inflammation^1,2
• Better Blood Flow³
• Better Range of Motion⁴
• Prevention and Lowering of Insulin Resistance^5-7
• Improved Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health⁸
• Preserved Lean Body Mass⁹
• Reduced Body Fat^6,8,10
• Increased Mood Quality^11,12

OMEGA•OIL uses only fish oil, as fish oil has been shown to significantly increase EPA and DHA concentrations in the blood, unlike flaxseed oil, which raises only EPA levels and leaves DHA levels unaffected. Also, when fish oils are taken, the total omega-3 composition of red blood cells increases much faster than when flax oil is taken, even when six times as much flax oil is consumed.¹³

E-400 Complex

Vitamin E has many functions in the body, but its most important role within the body is its powerful antioxidant function. This fat-soluble vitamin helps stop the production of reactive oxygen species also known as ROS that are formed when fat undergoes oxidation. Vitamin E functions as an antioxidant within the glutathione peroxidase pathway and helps protects cell membranes from oxidation by reacting with lipid radicals produced by a chain reaction in lipid peroxidation. The result is the removal of free radical intermediates, preventing oxidation from continuing. Oxidized forms of vitamin E produced in this process get recycled back to the active reduced form through reduction by other antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin A or ubiquinol. Vitamin E also has a regulatory effect on key enzymes involved in muscle growth and repair. A recent study showed that a group receiving vitamin E supplements showed a decrease in muscle damage due to free radical production. The vitamin E worked in a defensive manner, protecting muscles from free radical damage. Therefore, this study showed that training at high intensity can produce free radicals, and that vitamin E is a potent antioxidant of benefit to weightlifters that can minimize muscle damage and maximize recuperation and growth.*

Strongman™ Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use Strongman™?

You can. Strongman is a product that any healthy adult can use. In fact, it’s a product every healthy adult should use. Consider a bodybuilder’s diet: You’re eating a lot, but you’re probably not taking in the wide variation of foods you need to get all the vitamins you need naturally. Without the right micronutrients, your body isn’t performing at its peak efficiency. With Strongman, you’re getting the micronutrients you need. Of course, please read and follow the label and talk to your health care practitioner before use if you have any concerns.*

Can Strongman be stacked with other Fusion Bodybuilding® products?

Absolutely. Strongman should be a regular stable of your current supplement regimen. This essential micronutrient pack can optimize your macronutrient intake, ensuring efficient and full utilization of all the food you need for maximum muscle building. Strongman can be combined with any Fusion Bodybuilding supplement, though because it includes an Omega-Oil™ softgel, you can reduce your regular Omega-Oil intake by one. For optimal absorption, this product should be taken with a meal.*

How do I take Strongman?

Take one serving – a micronutrient pack of 7 pills – once daily with an 8-ounce glass of water. To maximize absorption of all micronutrients, this supplement should be taken with a meal, preferably breakfast. Do not exceed one micronutrient pack in a 24-hour period. Read the entire label before use and follow directions.

Can women use Strongman?

Yes, Strongman micronutrient packs can be used by women. Strongman’s unique complexes – Muscle-Multi™, Spinach-Flex™, Omega-Oil™ and E-400™ – are formulated to support peak performance, energy production, muscle building and recovery. Any active individual, man or woman, who is serious about lifting and building muscle will benefit from supplementing with this product. Strongman’s unique formulation is designed with everyone in mind, which means it does not contain any ingredients that would benefit only male bodybuilders.

What makes Strongman different from other multivitamin products?

Strongman has been formulated first and foremost with bodybuilders in mind. Strongman provides all the essential micronutrients needed to support muscle building and recovery by providing four complexes that go beyond your average vitamin and mineral blend. Strongman’s Muscle-Multi complex packs a full complement of vitamins and minerals to sustain metabolic function, growth and recovery. It also delivers a double dose of antioxidants, including the super-potent Spinach-Flex complex, combined with the ultra-pure and powerful antioxidant vitamin E in the E-400 softgel. Last but not least, Omega-Oil provides an advanced omega-3 EFA formula consisting of a special ultra-pure blend of three fish oils. The Strongman nutrient pack ensures you get the most out of the macronutrients you are consuming to build muscle, recover faster and reach your full bodybuilding potential.*