Alimentation

The Company

Fast and Up is a trademark of pharmaceutical Novelty Swiss Pharma, based in Lugano. From 35 years working in the pharmaceutical sector was concentrated in the search for food supplements; in addition to the Fast and Up brand, also produces products under the brand name and Novelty Fast Flexi Life, as well as with the original name of Novelty Pharma.

The product on test

Fast and Up is a complete food supplement low in calories, only three calories per dose, is distributed in effervescent tablets. Its comprehensive formulation allows it to be used both during the athletic performance of long and short duration, both during the preparation for the race (pre-race nutrition) during the recovery period (food after the race).

Each table contains citric acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Magnesium sulfate Creatine, Glutamine peptide, Glutamminama, L-Leucine and L Iso Leucine, maltodextrin, Valine, Lipoxol 6000, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3. The Company does not declare the individual quantities of product in each package. The citric acid and sodium bicarbonate co-operate in regulating the acid base balance, and citric acid also prevents oxidation of vitamin B1, while the sodium stimulates muscle contraction and nerve transmission, regulates body water balance and play an important role in maintaining blood pressure. Creatine is a derivative of amino acids (acid β-metilguanidinacetico) and increases muscle strength, promotes significantly the size of muscle fibers without increasing the coroprei fat or water retention, reduces fatigue, decreases lactic acid production during exercises in the short and long duration. Magnesium stimulates the neuromuscular function and normalize heart rhythm, promotes normal metabolic functions (involved in more than 300 reactions enzyme), is involved in converting blood sugar into energy in balance and acid-base. The Glutamine is an amino acid that is converted into glutamic acid, an important factor in the metabolic process of energy production, working in conjunction with vitamin B6, the niacin (B3) and magnesium L-Leucine is an essential amino acid chain branched essential for growth and muscle development. The Iso Leucine also essential amino acid branched chain (BCAA) is useful in the process of formation of hemoglobin and thus indirectly contribute to a better oxygenation of tissues. The maltodextrins are complex sugars derived from starch of maize, consisting of dozens of glucose units, useful for the integration of sugar during the muscular media and long duration. Compared with common glucose polymers, maltodextrins have the feature of being smaller, water-soluble, making it easier to digest and take them during physical activity. The maltodextrins have the advantage of gradually release glucose (contained in the polymer), thereby ensuring a sustained supply of energy over time and allow you to restore the stocks of glycogen. The Valine is the third amino acid (together with Leucine and Leucine Iso) group known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA). It is necessary for the normalization of the balance of nitrogen in the body, is vital for mental function, muscle coordination and neurological functions. The valine is important in building muscle tissue as it prevents the destruction and promote muscle recovery. The β-carotene caroteneoide is the most biologically active vitamin A (Retinol or Axeroftolo). Has an effective antioxidant and is able to hinder the oxidation of vitamin C. The Lipoxol 6000 is an inert binder used in the pharmaceutical industry as a wetting and solvent. Potassium is involved in transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, skeletal and, above all, heart, energy production, the synthesis of nucleic acids, carbohydrate metabolism and acid-base balance. The Taurine is an amino acid (although with different chemical structure from amino acids) that is actively involved in numerous physiological functions related to neuronal, nervous system and the pulse-contraction of the neuro-muscular system in general, acting as regulator of cell membrane electrical optimizing nutrients in and substances in waste output from the cells themselves. Another important property of taurine is its ability to make a powerful purify action of metabolic waste substances accumulated during intense training and effort. In sports integration with taurine has a beneficial effect on cardiac muscle contractility and on the physical recovery. Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), the form of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) is the coenzyme involved in oxidative decarbossilazione of α-ketoacidosis, which el'acido Pyruvic acid α-ketoglutarate, and similar reactions involving elimination of carbon dioxide associated with oxidation. In association with adenosine triphosphate form the Co-A enzyme necessary for metabolic functions. Thiamin maintain the regular functions of the nervous system, muscles and heart and prevents fatigue. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is required for the synthesis of two coenzyme, the FAD (Flavin Adenine dinucleotide) el'FMN (Flavin mononucleotide) necessary for the degradation of various substrates (fatty acids, purine, ...) in particular are involved in reactions oxide-reduction entering thus became part of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Vitamin B2 is an activator of pyridoxine (vitamin B6). So the Riboflavin promotes the use of food energy, maintains healthy mucous membrane, respiratory, digestive and vascular in combination with vitamin A, preserves the integrity of the nervous system, skin and antioxidant perform. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) has joined as a coenzyme, a large number of enzymes involved in many vital reactions in the synthesis and catabolism of amino acids. It is also necessary for the sintex of δ-aminolevulinate from succinil-CoA and glycine, which is the first step in the synthesis of porphyrins and thus of EM. In addition to promoting the formation of red blood cells, the Pyridoxine stimulates brain function, maintain the electrolyte balance elomeostasi regulates excretion of water and participate in the construction and repair of muscles. Vitamin B12 (factor antipernicioso or extrinsic factor of Castle) is a complex molecule that contains certain substances such as cyanocobalamin, the idrossicianocobalamina, the nitritocobalamina, the acquocobalamina, the metilcobalamina (methyl-B12) and 5'-desossiadenosilcobalamina (coenzyme B12) . Vitamin B12 acts as coenzyme to regulate DNA synthesis and promotes a regular metabolism of fats and carbohydrates and the synthesis of proteins, helps regulate the development of red blood cells, the production of myelin and maintaining the regular function of the nervous system. Vitamin C (Ascor acid) is required for the metabolism of phenylalanine, tyrosine, folic acid, iron. Participate in the reactions of oxido-reduction, is useful for the formation of collagen and tissue repair, cooperate in the use of carbohydrates, the synthesis of fats and proteins, the conservation and integrity of blood vessels. Acting in synergy with vitamin A and vitamins of group B in the anti-radical. Vitamin B3 (Niacin or Vitamin PP Preventing pellagra) and starch of nicotinic also with vitamin properties. The niacin is necessary for the synthesis of NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (Nicotinamide Adenine dinucleotide phosphate) that are necessary for the reactions of oxido-reduction. Vitamin B3 contributes to the synthesis of DNA and helps to draw energy from food and synergistic vitamins of group B maintaining regular metabolic functions. The tablets are available in orange flavour.