- July 9, 2018
- Sports nutrition
- Ksenia Agafonova
Sports supplements have long ceased to have the reputation of being deadly drugs and are not associated with steroids and anabolic steroids. Vitamins and nutrition for training are increasingly included in the special diet of athletes. They help achieve better results and protect the body from stress and other consequences of exercise, and improve endurance. Sports supplements include Animal Pack vitamins, one of the most popular for bodybuilders and athletes. What it is? Aren't they dangerous? How to take Animal Pak vitamins? What are they used for?
What is Animal Pack?
This is a multivitamin and mineral complex for athletes. It was developed in 1989. During its existence, its composition changed several times. One serving contains 11 tablets. Animal Pack vitamins consist of 60 minerals, vitamins, amino acids and trace elements. They help you get into the desired physical shape, build muscle mass, cope with sports stress and chronic fatigue syndrome or seasonal loss of strength.
What effect does taking Animal Pak have?
Content
Animal Pak contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and auxiliary components. This complex is designed to increase muscle growth with constant training.
Animal Pak is taken for:
- insufficient amount of vitamins;
- intensive muscle growth;
- rapid fat burning;
- strengthening the body;
- improving strength indicators;
- the need for rapid absorption of protein foods;
- strengthening, concentration.
The complex is necessary for athletes to improve results in training
Composition of Animal Pak vitamins
One serving of the complex contains 20 kcal, 2 grams of carbohydrates (of which 1 gram is insoluble dietary fiber) and 3 grams of protein;
Useful substances included in the vitamin-mineral complex “Animal Pak”:
- Antioxidants: lutein, lycopene, grape seed extract, alpha lipoic acid, citrus bioflavonoids, pine bark extract, coenzyme.
- Vitamins and microelements: niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid, taurine, manganese, chromium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, iodine, calcium, vitamins A, B6, B12, D, E, aspartic acid.
- Amino acids: tyrosine, tryptophan, valine, phenylalanine, serine, glycine, glutamine, arginine, alanine, cysteine, histidine, lysine, isoleucine, leucine, methionine, proline, threonine.
- Digestive enzymes: bromelain, pancreatin, lipase, inulin, pepsin, papain are also included in Animal Pak.
- Milk thistle extract.
- “Energy” components (natural anabolic agents): L-carnitine, oriental ginseng, Eleutherococcus, choline, pyridoxine alpha-ketoglucorate, para-aminobenzoic acid.
Side effects and contraindications
Any food additive can cause individual intolerance. With so many ingredients, the chances of experiencing an adverse reaction increase.
Vitamin A can cause several unwanted side effects. These include:
- bleeding gums;
- vomit;
- nervous irritation;
- diarrhea;
- dizziness;
- headache.
Thiamine may cause side effects such as:
- chest pain;
- labored breathing;
- nausea;
- sweating;
- mild rash.
Grape seed extract may cause:
- dizziness;
- headache;
- nausea.
Side effects of L-arginine may include:
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- abdominal pain;
- gout;
- allergies;
- inflammation of the airways or worsening asthma symptoms.
Consumption of the supplement is prohibited for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Why is there a need to take additional vitamins?
Due to the accelerated modern rhythm of life and stress, people often cannot afford to eat properly. This is bad for people leading a normal lifestyle, but for athletes it is doubly bad.
Training requires a lot of strength and resources from the body. If there is a lack of nutrition, vitamins, enzymes, minerals, amino acids and other necessary substances, there will be no proper results from sports. Moreover, the body will experience stress and exhaustion.
Microelements and beneficial substances in the Animal Pack vitamin and mineral complex are specially optimized for absorption. This is good because it takes time and energy for the body to obtain the same substances from food, which may not be enough during intense training or with a busy lifestyle, high levels of stress or lack of sleep.
Adviсe
To achieve their goals, athletes exhaust their bodies with training, so they need not only a strict daily regimen and diet, but also assistants in the form of medicines, dietary supplements and nutritional supplements.
Animal offers another sports supplement for strengthening ligaments and joints - Animal Flex. After all, the performance of the musculoskeletal system should always be at the highest level in any sport. How to take Animal Flex can be found in the instructions included with the drug. Universal Nutrition recommends drinking one sachet daily. The absorption of the supplement does not depend on food - take it at any time convenient for you. The course is designed for 44 packages.
Taking asparkam in bodybuilding can significantly improve the results of training. The drug affects metabolic processes in cells. As a result, strength and endurance increase, because asparkam fills the body with a sufficient amount of potassium and magnesium. It also has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart, thereby eliminating the possibility of arrhythmia and preventing stroke.
It is enough to take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day after meals. There is no point in increasing the dosage, since excess magnesium and potassium are simply excreted through the kidneys.
Chondroprotectors are used to combat spinal diseases.
Glucosamine chondroitin MSM is the most effective and safe. The drug regenerates cartilage tissue, restoring the damaged structure, while anesthetizing and relieving inflammation. To get results, you need to undergo long-term treatment, for this you need to drink 2 capsules 1-2 times a day. The result can be felt after one month of taking the drug.
For women who are seriously involved in sports, we have developed a special Opti-Women complex - a complex of vitamins and minerals that a woman needs. When taken regularly, the quality of hair, nails, and skin improves, sleep and hormonal levels are normalized. It is recommended to take 2 capsules of the drug daily with a glass of water (200–300 ml).
There is also a complex for men - Opti-Men vitamins. This is a balanced formula of vitamins and minerals, which is designed for men. The complex strengthens, activates, stimulates the body, improving the quality of life. Take these vitamins three times a day with meals.
Reception features
In the sports environment, the question often arises: Animal Pak vitamins, how to take them? People often ask whether it is possible to take tablets not all at once and how and how many dosage packets are best to take per day.
It is better to drink vitamins on a full stomach, so as to exclude the possibility of an allergic reaction, and some of the beneficial substances do not dissolve without a trace. All tablets must be taken at once, since they all complement each other and have different functions.
According to reviews from fitness trainers, there is no big difference between taking one sachet or two. In order to save money, you can drink one serving; drinking two is advisable if we are talking about professional sports and many long training sessions per day.
Side effects
Before purchasing the drug, it is advisable to consult a doctor, because side effects are possible when taking the complex. And this is not an excess of vitamins in the body, as many people think, although their amount is several times higher than normal.
Side effects such as headaches occur
There may be a decrease in appetite, so taking the daily portion can be spread out over the whole day.
The drug is prohibited for use by children under 18 years of age, nursing and pregnant women, and the elderly.
You should not take the supplement if you have diabetes, asthma, prostatitis, epilepsy, hypertension, arthritis, stroke, problems with urination, severe headaches, or inflammatory diseases.
There may be side effects in the form of digestive upset and individual intolerance to the drug.
If you experience increased heart rate, headache, sleep disturbances, or other symptoms after taking it, immediately stop taking this supplement and consult a doctor.
Advantages of the complex
- Price. The price of Animal Pack vitamins is much lower than its analogues. A course for one and a half months will cost the consumer 1,800 rubles, which is quite affordable by the standards of sports supplements.
- The composition of the vitamin-mineral complex “Animal Pak” contains useful microelements necessary for the normal functioning of the body, most of which are of natural origin. Minimum chemicals.
- Efficiency. This point is directly related to the previous one. Thanks to trace elements, minerals, vitamins and amino acids in the composition, the drug increases the body's reserves of resources. The effect has been proven in practice by fitness trainers, bodybuilders and fitness models, professional and amateur athletes, as well as the United States Olympic weightlifting team.
Analogues of the food additive Animal Pak
A similar therapeutic effect and composition have:
- Opti-Women, Opti-Men, manufacturer Optimum Nutrition;
- ANTIOXIDANT Synergy 7, manufacturer Academy-T;
- GEMOTON, manufacturer Academy-T;
- ViMiLine, manufacturer Academy-T.
Opti-Man is the main competitor of Animal Paku
Who is this supplement for?
Animal Pak is suitable for all training people. For moderate physical activity, one sachet per day will be enough; for hardcore bodybuilders and during preparation for competitions, two sachets should be consumed. Girls and women can also include Animal Pak in their supplements to improve overall tone and training efficiency. Taking the complex can be combined with all major sports supplements. The complex is not recommended for teenagers under 18 years of age and people with low body weight; in this case, it is better to use less “thermonuclear” vitamin complexes, gain a little “meat” and then load up on this powerful supplement.
After taking one course (one pack of Animal Pak) in accordance with the general recommendations for taking vitamin-mineral complexes, it is recommended to take a break for 1-2 months and then take the course again.
If you are training hard and/or following a strict diet in preparation for performances and are not taking Animal Pak, you are at risk of severe nutritional deficiencies. Why should this bother you? Because over time, the deficiency will increase, and ultimately the body will not be able to perform at its maximum capacity. In other words, you will hit a wall and your progress will gradually enter a plateau phase. In fact, the lack of even one key nutrient in the diet leads to a complete stop in the anabolic drive, as the body begins to use the deficient element only for vital physiological processes. And when this happens, muscle growth stops.
Nutrient deficiency not only reduces physical performance and inhibits muscle growth, but also has a negative impact on the absorption of other nutrients. For modern sports nutrition to be truly effective, the body must work at maximum speed, while against the background of a deficiency of vitamins and minerals, 100% performance becomes impossible. For example, many nutritional supplements in the body must be “activated” by enzyme systems and other metabolic catalysts. A lack of nutrients leads to insufficient activation of expensive components of sports nutrition, and they are “switched off” from metabolic processes. Animal Pak is your insurance policy that guarantees the effective operation of all batteries!
