MARCHON™ Pre-Workout contains four active ingredients including Caffeine, L-Citrulline Malate, Beta Alanine-Sieve, and L-Theanine. These ingredients have been selected due to their proven track record in aiding performance.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a natural stimulant that increases alertness. It functions by blocking the effects of adenosine, a neurotransmitter which makes you feel tired (REF)
We included caffeine in this pre-workout due to its proven benefits in increasing wakefulness, thus providing you with an extra boost pre and throughout your workout.
L-Citrulline Malate
L-Citrulline is an amino acid found in the body, in food and in supplements. It is considered a non-essential amino acid as the body produces it naturally, however ingesting surplus L-Citrulline through supplementation may aid performance. The primary method of performance optimisation from L-Citrulline Malate is vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels to improve blood flow REF. We therefore included L-Citrulline Malate in our Pre-Workout to improve blood flow as you train. It also aids muscle recovery. As an intermediate in the urea cycle, L-citrulline promotes nitrogen waste removal from the body, which can reduce muscle fatigue and soreness. Also, research also shows L-citrulline's anti-inflammatory abilities. This may help mitigate exercise-related inflammation and subsequent muscle soreness.
Beta Alanine
Beta-alanine is a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid, meaning that the body can produce it without obtaining it from food sources. It combines with the amino acid histidine to form a dipeptide called carnosine (REF). During intense exercise, carnosine binds to hydrogen ions (H+) to attenuate the decline in intracellular pH, allowing for a longer duration of exercise at higher intensity.
The primary mechanism of action for beta-alanine is its role as a precursor to carnosine synthesis. When beta-alanine is supplemented, it increases muscle carnosine concentrations, acting as an intracellular pH buffer (REF). This buffering capacity helps delay the onset of muscle fatigue during high-intensity exercise, allowing for improved athletic performance (REF). The ergogenic effects of beta-alanine supplementation are most likely related to enhancing intracellular buffering capacity, making it particularly beneficial for activities lasting 1-4 minutes (REF)
L-Theanine
Studies have shown that when stacked with caffeine, L-Theanine improves focus in individuals REF. We therefore included it in our pre-workout to work alongside the caffeine to maximise your performance.
