Competitors, athletes, the eco- and health conscious, the soccer mom, the dad working two jobs to make ends meet—it’s time you had a better alternative. It’s time for an energy product that delivers the energy you need to get through your event, workout or day without a bunch of caffeine or artificial stimulants.
You feel sluggish. You’re about to crash. You need a little something to get you through…and fast.
Energy gels and drinks are the go-to products because they work. Essentially, you get a boost of energy now and pay the consequences later. Other
read like a science experiment: caffeine, maltodextrin, artificial stimulants, tons of sodium, preservatives and processed sugar. Something has to mask the medicinal, pasty taste so what’s added? Mouth-puckering sweeteners and artificial flavoring.
Horrible taste and all, athletes and busy people swear by them. But there’s a catch. Other energy gel companies “encourage” athletes and users to try the gel before race day to see how they feel and how their bodies react.
Typical complaints and side effects: indigestion, gas and diarrhea; dehydration from too much sodium and caffeine; jitters and the inevitable crash as your blood sugar spikes.
is the first energy gel on the market that combines all the good things about energy gels without any of the dangerous ingredients or artificial taste. You want to put natural ingredients into your body, but still get the boost of energy you need. You want great flavor and no annoying or harmful side effects. We heard you. Reload is the alternative you wanted.
. This gel delivers instant energy that can be sustained to combat mind-numbing fatigue—way beyond what other energy gels can do.
. Unlike, caffeine or maltodextrin, figs won’t upset your stomach, cause dehydration, make you jittery, or cause you to crash.
Reload Energy Gel is a drastic departure from the norm. We couldn’t stop at reinventing the whole concept of gels. We had to innovate the convenience too. Reload has a Power Clip that hooks directly onto your belt or gear for easier access when you’re on the go. No more fumbling with zippers or pockets so you’re hands stay free and focused.
Other energy gels only treat the symptom—lack of energy, but not the causes. Intense training, endurance events or even running the kids around after a long day a work can push your body to its limits. Cells shift into overdrive to produce the energy, a process that naturally declines with age. But that energy comes at the price of skyrocketing oxidative stress, low oxygen levels and a build up of free radicals and toxins that weigh cells down.
Reload is the only energy gel on the market to provide a direct source of adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP); the molecule cells must have to produce energy, but is depleted with age and exercise. ATP is a by-product of cellular respiration, a metabolic reaction that converts food into energy.
Our team of nutritional scientists and researchers combined science and nature to create an innovative use for a fruit as old as time—the nutritious fig. Reload’s proprietary formula of fig paste, CoQ10, ecklonia cava naturally derived from algae and maqui berry counters the effects of oxidative stress by scavenging harmful free radicals.
show that figs work for up to four hours after consumption to increase antioxidant levels. Together those four are clinically proven to promote a healthy inflammatory response and a more complete recovery after exercise.
†The products and claims made about supplements and throughout this website have not been evaluated by Ignite Naturals or the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Reload
ingredients and studies
Organic Figs
Maqui
Peak ATP
Ecklonia Cava
CoQ10
Sea Salt
Organic Fig Paste
Figs provide an all-natural, unprocessed and easily digestible source of energy during exercise. Figs are also naturally mineral rich, containing copper, manganese, magnesium, calcium and vitamin K, helping to replenish depleted electrolyte levels. Figs are powerful antioxidants, helping to protect your cells from free radicals and oxidative stress, as well as enriching the lipoproteins in your blood and protecting them from subsequent oxidation. One study found that not only did figs increase body antioxidant levels for 4 hours after consumption, they also increased levels enough to overcome the negative oxidative stress caused by drinking soft drinks sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. Finally, figs also contain flavanoids, anthocyanins and polyphenols, compounds found in red wine, green tea, dark chocolate and other ‘superfoods’, which may have anti-cancer properties. Flavanoids also activate existing nitric oxide synthase, helping to keep blood vessels relaxed and healthy, prevent inflammation and lower blood pressure.
Selected references
Antioxidant and Immunity Activity of Water Extract and Crude Polysaccharide from Ficus carica L. Fruit. Plant Foods Hum Nutr (2009) 64:167–173. Xiao-ming Yang, Wei Yu, Zhong-ping Ou, Hai-le Ma,
Wei-ming Liu, Xue-lin Ji.
Dried fruits: excellent in vitro and in vivo antioxidants. J Am Coll Nutr. 2005 Feb;24(1):44-50.Vinson JA, Zubik L, Bose P, Samman N, Proch J.
Activity of Phenolic Compounds: From In Vitro Results to In Vivo Evidence, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 48: 7, 649 — 671. (2008) Fernandez-Panchon, M. S. , Villano, D. , Troncoso, A. M. and Garcia-Parrilla, M. C.
Comparison of enzymically glucuronidated flavonoids with flavonoid aglycones in an in vitro cellular model of oxidative stress protection. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal 44(3 & 4):73-80. 2008. David E. Stevenson et al..
Absorption and metabolism of flavonoids. Free Radic Biol Med. 2004 Apr 1;36(7):829-37. Walle T.
Maqui (Aristotelia chilensis)
Maqui berries have been used for centuries by the indigenous population of Chile for their medicinal properties, particularly for digestive and cardiac disorders, inflammation and migraine. Maqui may help protect heart function and have antioxidant properties. Maqui also provides a source of natural minerals, including calcium, vitamin K and iron. Finally, maqui berries are a source of flavanoids, anthocyanins and polyphenols (see ‘Figs’ above).
Selected Studies:
Antioxidant and cardioprotective activities of phenolic extracts from fruits of Chilean blackberry Aristotelia chilensis (Elaeocarpaceae), Maqui.
Food Chemistry, Volume 107, Issue 2, 15 March 2008, Pages 820-829
Carlos L. Céspedes, Mohammed El-Hafidi, Natalia Pavon, Julio Alarcon
Juice and Phenolic Fractions of the Berry Aristotelia chilensis Inhibit LDL Oxidation in Vitro and Protect Human Endothelial Cells against Oxidative Stress. J. Agric. Food Chem., 2002, 50 (26), pp 7542–7547. Soledad Miranda-Rottmann, Augusto A. Aspillaga, Druso D. Pérez, Luis Vasquez, Alvaro L. F. Martinez, and Federico Leighton.
Aristoteline and aristotelone, unusual indole alkaloids from Aristotelia chilensis
Phytochemistry, Volume 15, Issue 4, 1976, Pages 574-575
D. S. Bhakuni, Mario Silva, Stephen A. Matlin and, Peter G. Sammes
Fruit Mineral Contents of Six Wild Species of the North Andean Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Trace Element Research, Volume 125, Number 1 / October, 2008. María A. Damascos, Maria Arribere, Maya Svriz and Donaldo Bran.
Berry fruits: compositional elements, biochemical activities, and the impact of their intake on human health, performance, and disease. J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Feb 13;56(3):627-9. Epub 2008 Jan 23. Seeram NP.
The alkaloids of the genus Aristotelia Aristotelia chilensis (Mol) Stuntz. Boletin de La Sociedad Chilena de Quimica, 42, 39–47. Silva, M., Bittner, M., Cespedes, C. L., & Jakupovic, J. (1997).
Peak ATP
Peak ATP delivers the essential molecule your cells need to create more energy naturally – adenosine triphosphate. It has been shown to elevate ATP levels in blood and tissues, as well as to enhance the delivery of glucose, oxygen and nutrients to your muscles – aiding muscle growth, strength, power and recovery. It also helps to remove the products of catabolic waste, including lactic acid that can build up in your muscles. Finally, it supports your heart and respiratory health. Peak ATP has been clinically tested to confirm the benefits of supplementation, and its safety and efficiency is backed by a large body of scientific research and evidence.
Selected Studies:
Interstitial ATP and norepinephrine concentrations in active muscle. Circul. 2005;May 31;111(21):2748-51. Li J, King NC, Sinoway LI.
Reconditioning with ischemia or adenosine protects skeletal muscle from ischemic tissue reperfusion injury. J Surg Res. 1996;Jun;63(1):29-34. Schroeder CA Jr, Lee HT, Shah PM, Babu SC, Thompson CI, Belloni FL.
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Response to Oral Administration of ATP in Rabbits. J. Appl. Physiol. 2000; 88:1962-1968. Kichenin K et al.
Erythrocyte and the Regulation of Human Skeletal Muscle Blood Flow and Oxygen Delivery: Role of Circulating ATP. Circulation Research. 2002; 91:1046-1055. Gonzalez-Alonso J et al.
ATP stimulates glucose transport through activation of P2 purinergic receptors in C(2)C(12) skeletal muscle cells. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2002;May15;401(2):205-214. Kim MS, Lee J, Ha J, Kim SS, Kong Y, Cho YH, Baik HH, Kang I.
Circulating ATP-induced vasodilatation overrides sympathetic vasoconstrictor activity in human skeletal muscle. J Physiol. 2004;Jul 1;558(Pt 1):351-365. Rosenmeier JB, Hansen J, Gonzalez-Alonso J.
Exogenous magnesium chloride-adenosine triphosphate administration during reperfusion reduces the extent of necrosis in previously ischemic skeletal muscle. J Vasc Surg. 1990; Mar;11(3):441-447. Hayes PG, Liauw S, Smith A, Romaschin AD, Walker PM.
Ecklonia Cava
Naturally derived from a species of brown algae found off the coast of Korea, ecklonia cava is a potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, serving to scavenge free radicals, chelate metals and donate electrons. It is a neuroprotective, potentially enhancing memory by increasing neurotransmitter levels. Ecklonia cava also has anti-bacterial properties, and is believed to function in wound healing processes, cell wall construction and vascular health.
Selected Studies:
Antiproliferative and antioxidant properties of an enzymatic hydrolysate from brown alga, Ecklonia cava. Food and Chemical Toxicology, Volume 44, Issue 7, July 2006, Pages 1065-1074. Yasantha Athukorala, Kil-Nam Kim, You-Jin Jeon
Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of seaweed, Ecklonia cava. Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 136, Supplement 1, October 2008, Page S598. Yun Beom Kim, Young Gun Moon, Moon Soo Heo
Ecklonia cava ethanolic extracts inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in BV2 microglia via the MAP kinase and NF-κB pathways. Food and Chemical Toxicology, Volume 47, Issue 2, February 2009, Pages 410-417. Won-Kyo Jung et al.
Phlorotannins in Ecklonia cava extract inhibit matrix metalloproteinase activity.
Life Sciences, Volume 79, Issue 15, 5 September 2006, Pages 1436-1443. Moon-Moo Kim, Quang Van Ta, Eresha Mendis, Niranjan Rajapakse, Won-Kyo Jung, Hee-Guk Byun, You-Jin Jeon, Se-Kwon Kim
Antioxidant Potential of Ecklonia cava on Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging, Metal Chelating, Reducing Power and Lipid Peroxidation Inhibition. Food Science and Technology International, Feb 2006; 12: 27 - 38.Mahinda Senevirathne, Soo-Hyun Kim, Nalin Siriwardhana, Jin-Hwan Ha, Ki-Wan Lee, and You-Jin Jeon
Antioxidative Properties of Brown Algae Polyphenolics and Their Perspectives as Chemopreventive Agents Against Vascular Risk Factors. Arch Pharm Res Vol 26, No 4, 286-293, 2003.Keejung Kang, Yongju Park, Hye Jeong Hwang, Seong Ho Kim, Jeong Gu Lee1, and Hyeon-Cheol Shin
Protective effect of Ecklonia cava enzymatic extracts on hydrogen peroxide-induced cell damage. Process Biochemistry, Volume 41, Issue 12, December 2006, Pages 2393-2401. Kil-Nam Kim, Soo-Jin Heo, Choon Bok Song, Jehee Lee, Moon-Soo Heo, In-Kyu Yeo, Kyoung Ah Kang, Jin Won Hyun, You-Jin Jeon
Improvement of Memory by Dieckol and Phlorofucofuroeckol in Ethanol-Treated Mice: Possible Involvement of the Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase. Arch Pharm Res Vol 28, No 6, 691-698, 2005. Chang-Seon Myung, Hyeon-Cheol Shin1, Hai Ying Bao, Soo Jeong Yeo, Bong Ho Lee, and Jong Seong Kang.
Co Q10 ubiquinone (non-fermented)
Coenzyme CoQ10 (also called ubiquinone) is a naturally occurring nutrient found in some vegetables, meat and fish. From age 20 onwards, CoQ10 levels in the body typically decrease, and decreased levels may contribute to the loss of cellular function that accompanies aging. CoQ10 is essential for your cells to generate energy: it is a vital component of the electron transport chain, necessary for cellular respiration. CoQ10 also functions as an antioxidant, helping to protect the cell membrane and prevent DNA damage. It has been shown in some studies to increase lifespan. It also supports healthy heart function and helps prevent hypertension (high blood pressure).
Selected Studies:
Coenzyme Q10 in the treatment of hypertension: a meta-analysis of the clinical trials. J Human Hypertension. 21: 297-306, 2007. Rosenfeldt FL, Haas SJ, Krum H, Hadj A, Ng K, Leong J-Y, Watts GF.
Coenzyme Q-10 and Lifespan Extension. Advances in Anti-Aging Medicine. 1 (1): 205–215. Coles L, Harris S (1996).
Coenzyme Q supplementation protects from age-related DNA double-strand breaks and increases lifespan in rats fed on a PUFA-rich diet. Exp Gerontol. 39 (2): 189–94. Quiles JL, Ochoa JJ, Huertas JR, Mataix J (2004).
Age-related changes in the lipid compositions of rat and human tissues. Lipids 24 (7): 579–584. Kalén, A.; Appelkvist, E. L.; Dallner, G. (1989).
Biosynthesis, bioproduction and novel roles of ubiquinone. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Volume 94, Issue 6, December 2002, Pages 511-517. Makoto Kawamukai.
Tissue coenzyme Q (ubiquinone) and protein concentrations over the life span of the laboratory rat. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, Volume 32, Issues 2-3, November 1985, Pages 267-281. Robert E. Beyer et al.
Sea Salt
The sodium chloride in sea salt is the most important electrolyte when it comes to maintaining osmotic pressure in your extracellular fluid – it forms one half of the sodium potassium pump, which keeps your cells healthy and energized and transports nutrients in and wastes out. Sea salt is produced by evaporating seawater and undergoes very little
processing. This means that it is not just a source of sodium chloride like table salt, but also contains the naturally occurring trace minerals found in seawater, including sulfate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, and so is more helpful in replenishing depleted
electrolytes.
The composition of Standard Seawater and the definition of the Reference-Composition Salinity Scale.
Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers, Volume 55, Issue 1, January 2008, Pages 50-72. Frank J. Millero, Rainer Feistel, Daniel G. Wright, Trevor J. McDougall
The plasma membrane potential of human neutrophils. Role of ion channels and the sodium/potassium pump
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, Volume 980, Issue 2, 14 April 1989, Pages 139-145
Anna Majander, Mårten Wikström
The role of pump number and intracellular sodium and potassium in determining Na,K pump activity in human erythrocytes
Metabolism, Volume 36, Issue 4, April 1987, Pages 345-350
W.Charles O'Neill, Ross B. Mikkelsen
Sodium and Potassium—Channels and Pumps
Biological Inorganic Chemistry, 2008, Pages 151-164
Robert R. Crichton
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“When I take Reload Energy Gel, I notice an immediate level of high intensity with my training, which allows me to increase my power right away with little warm-up. I get a surge of power fast, and it’s sustained throughout my entire workout. I have used energy gels in my training and competition for many years, this is the first energy gel I have used that has no after taste. ”
