First Order [ by Body Well Nutrition ]

First Order by Body Well Nutrition is a totally new energy and endurance supplement, the first time you take it, you will know. First Order is designed to improve both the mind and body.

Mind:

• Helps to optimize your mood which means less boredom for those tough workouts
• Reduces mental fatigue and improves concentration
• Improves memory and focus

Body:

• Buffers lactic acid allowing you to work out longer and harder
• Reduces stress hormone levels
• Boosts growth hormone levels
• Contains potent anti-oxidant properties
• Is Caffeine-free

Who should take First Order?

First Order is for anyone interested in gaining lean body mass, increasing exercise performance and achieving greater gains in fitness. It is also for those who have reached a training plateau and want to break through it! Bodywell Nutrition has developed the premier pre-, during, and post-workout supplement that is guaranteed to tremendously enhance your workouts. Don’t believe us? Try it! (Call toll free 866 96-World or log on to www.bodywellnutition.com to find a retailer near you).

How to take First Order:

Before Exercise – By supplying your body with First Order™, you’ll get an immediate boost in exercise performance from the Rhodiola rosea, a potent adaptogenic herb. Also, with alpha-GPC you can support growth hormone (GH) levels. Higher GH levels could translate into less fat and more muscle!

During Exercise – With alpha-GPC, a truly multi-talented ingredient, gingko biloba and phosphatidylserine, you’ll be able to maintain that pinpoint, clear focus that you need while doing that last lap around the track, that last rep of the last set, or that last mile of a marathon race. This added mental focus will help you perform your best.

Post Exercise – Now that your training or competition is done, your muscles are truly primed to take up nutrients. With beta-alanine, you’ll be able to fight the fatigue-causing effects of acid build-up. So next time you hit the gym, the running trails or participate in your favorite sport, you’ll be able to both physically and mentally play, train, and performance harder, better, and longer!

Additionally, taking First Order™ everyday regardless of exercise allows the body to maintain the benefits of enhanced mental acuity, physical endurance, and better overall workday performance. Two servings (one in the morning and one in the early afternoon) will provide you these amazing benefits!

If you participate in ultra-endurance exercise (3 hours or more), taking an additional dose of First Order™ during exercise will help you maintain that mental focus needed to perform optimally.

If you exercise more than once a day (e.g. do cardio in the morning and weight training in the afternoon), it is recommended that you use the product in a similar manner as if you trained once per day. Consume one packet of First Order™ immediately pre-workout, during, and then immediately post-workout.

Suggested Use: For optimal Results consume one packet of First Order™ (mixed with a cup of water) immediately before exercise, sip on it during exercise (consume an entire packet) and then post-exercise consume another packet.

First Order Benefits:

• Train longer
• Experience less delayed on-set muscle soreness
• Shorten muscle recovery times
• Enhance mental focus and clarity
• Support Growth Hormone
• Reduce exercise induced fatigue by up to 34%
• Increase exercise time to exhaustion by 14%

We also designed First Order to be sugar free and stimulant free allowing the consumer to use the product in many different situations, for example:

• As a stand-alone product
• Combined with stimulants such as caffeine
• Combined with carbohydrate and/or protein-containing supplements to enhance performance during and recovery post-exercise
• Sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong! No matter the sport or training regimen: running, biking, resistance-training, cross-training you get the idea. First Order is your 1st choice!

PROVEN FIRST ORDER INGREDIENTS

Beta-Alanine:

1. Demonstrates an improvement in power output at lactate threshold
2. Appears to improve submaximal cycle ergometry performance and time-to-exhaustion in young women
3. Increases muscle carnosine
4. Increases total work done (TWD) in a cycle capacity test

Rhodiola Rosea:

1. Supports motor skills test and academic scores
2. Supports fatigue index in sleep deprived subjects
3. Causes higher time-to-exhaustion
4. Lowers C-reactive protein and Creatinine Kinase (markers of muscle damage) after exhaustive cycling exercise
5. Protected, in a dose-dependent manner, human erythrocytes from glutathione depletion, glyceraldehydes-3-phosphate dehydrogenase inactivation, and hemolysis induced by an oxidant

Gingko Biloba:

1. Supports neurologic functions (cognitive, mood, motor, and motivational) across a diverse etiological spectrum
2. Registers (using electroencephalogram power and event-related potential activity) increased alpha power accompanied by alertness and increases in the absolute and relative power of both the alpha and beta components
3. Supports memory scanning speed
4. Produces faster processing speeds for both verbal and visual information
5. Generates significantly faster reaction times, improved accuracy, and short-term memory

SerinAid® (brand of phostphatidylserine, or PS):

1. Delays onset of muscle soreness and markers of muscle damage, and oxidative stress that followed prolonged downhill running
2. Enhances exercise capacity during intermittent cycling
3. Supports memory, learning, concentration, and word recall

Alpha-GPC:

1. Provides an effective means of increasing plasma choline levels.

FIRST ORDER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the tingling effect and is it to be a concern?

The ‘tingling effect’ is what scientists technically refer to as "sensory paresthesias" (i.e., tickling, tingling, sensation). The onset of symptoms after consuming beta-alanine occur within about 15-20 minutes of administration. It lasts a few minutes to a couple hours depending on dose and individual response. It can be felt in the face, fingers, etc. The actual tingling is caused when beta-alanine ‘binds’ to receptors on your skin that also modulate the sensations described previously. Again, it is of no clinical significance. Please note though, the Gingko Biloba found in First Order™ designed to enhance cognitive function may be problematic for those who are on MAO-inhibitor drugs [ask your physician if you are taking these types of medicines]; Also, Gingko acts as an anti-platelet activating factor, therefore, use caution with anticoagulants.

Do I need to eat before taking First Order ™ and when is the best time to take it?

First Order™ is truly a unique product, scientifically supported and engineered to be a pre-, during, and post-exercise drink. Optimal results are attained by consuming 15 minutes prior to training on an empty stomach, maximizing absorption and effectiveness. Taking™ before training fills the mind and muscles with the necessary energy to get the most out of your training. Consuming First Order™ during training reduces exercise induced fatigue by up to 34% and allows for immediate improvements in endurance exercise capacity. Immediately after an intense training session, muscles are fatigued, exhausted…Spent! This is a crucial time to replenish and put back what you have depleted from your body during the workout. Don’t make a mistake! Don’t devour and guzzle down mega-calorie, high sugar, bars and beverages. First Order ™is the product that delivers. See results faster, train harder, get stronger, delay fatigue, and gain the competitive edge, supplement with First Order.™

How does it affect the brain, the body?

First Order™ has a precise ratio of neural agents such as alpha-GPC and Gingko biloba that have been shown to positively affect mental function. For instance, alpha-GPC is known in science circles as a ‘choline’ donor. By increasing levels of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter in our bodies), you can improve cognitive or brain functioning.

What are the long-term benefits?

The long-term benefits can only be acquired through consistent and focused exercise program and proper nutrition. First Order™ is a ‘tool’ that you can use to further enhance your exercise and eating plan. With First Order™, you can improve your mental and physical abilities and hence derive long-term value and benefits. However, it is imperative that maintain these positive habits or else you will lose the benefits you’ve acquired.

Should I take it before during or after exercise and why?

In a word, Yes! First Order™ is a Pre-, During, and Post-Workout formula that enhances anaerobic exercise performance, speeds up recovery, and improves mental acuity. One of First Order™’s key ingredients is Beta-Alanine.(1-3) This amazing amino acid can help buffer lactic acid and therefore improve your ability to exercise. It’ll take you longer to get exhausted and therefore you’ll be able to work out harder and longer. And guess what, the side effect of this is a loss of body fat and an increase in lean body mass!

What is the best way to use First Order?

In order to get the full effect of First Order™, you need to take it consistently for at least 2-3 weeks? Why? Because First Order™’s key ingredient, beta-alanine, requires consistent use before you can realize the full benefits of this special amino acid. For instance, dietary supplementation with 3.2 grams and 6.4 grams daily of beta-alanine (as multiple doses of 400 or 800 mg) for 4 weeks resulted in significant increases in muscle carnosine estimated at 42% and 64%, respectively.(11) So whether you do a 2 mile run, 2.5 hour bike ride, or a 3 hour paddle, it is best to take First Order™ consistently, before, during and after exercise. However, if you find it inconvenient to consume it during exercise (e.g. if you are a runner and you can’t really carry First Order™ with you), then it is best in that situation to consume it before and after you train.

Is there any cumulative effect and/or resistance to the product after taking it for awhile?

No. There is no ‘resistance’ to the product if you’ve taken it for a while. In fact, consistency is the key! You want to take it regularly.

Can I combine First Order™ with other supplements like caffeine, fat burners, Accelerade®?

Yes, you can combine First Order™ with other supplements; in fact, some have found that adding more calories (ex. Protein powder drinks) to the ingredients in First Order™ can decrease or eliminate the tingling effect caused by the presence of beta-alanine.

Is there a dosage based on how much you weigh?

The scientific studies suggest a range of 3 to 6 grams daily.(1-3, 11-14) It is however best that you take First Order™ in divided doses (e.g. pre-, during and post-exercise). Don’t try and take 3 servings all at once!

How much can I take in a day? Is there a limit?

There is no reason to take more than the suggested dose of First Order™. It is best to consume it pre-, during, and post-exercise.

Why is this product good for recovery?

First Order™ enhances anaerobic exercise performance, speeds up recovery, and improves mental acuity. In particular, First Order™ helps your body maintain optimal pH balance in your muscles so that you can train harder and longer. By allowing you to recover quicker between sets in the weight room or intervals on the track, you’ll get the benefits of working out much quicker.

Is there anything in the product that would be outlawed by the NCAA? Olympics?

There are no ingredients in First Order™ that are ‘banned’ by the IOC or NCAA. Thus, as an individual athlete, you can take First Order™ to help you gain that competitive edge.

Are there any pre existing health issues that would be a problem if someone took First Order™?

The Gingko Biloba found in First Order™ may be problematic for those who are on MAO-inhibitor drugs [ask your physician if you are taking these types of medicines]; Also, Gingko acts as an anti-platelet activating factor, therefore, use caution with anticoagulants.

Should I take the product on an empty stomach?

Yes. It is best absorbed on an empty stomach.

How long after I workout should I take the product?

You should take it IMMEDIATELY after your workouts.

Who can benefit from taking First Order™?

Anyone interested in gaining lean body mass, increasing exercise performance (esp. in anaerobic sports), and those who have reached a training plateau and want to break through it to achieve greater gains in fitness, performance and lean body mass.

How is First Order™ different than a fat burner? Red Bull? Accelerade?

First Order™ is different from fat burners in that it doesn’t contain caffeine (e.g. Red Bull). However, it helps you exercise harder and longer and therefore, you ultimately end up burning more fat! Accelerade is primarily a hydration beverage that also contains protein (for recovery). You can use First Order™ with both fat burners or hydration beverages. The effects of combining them may in fact help your overall exercise performance.

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