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PRE-WORKOUT COMPLEX — 450 MG

Camellia sinensis (Green Tea)

Camellia sinensis is a natural caffeine source that causes sustained energy increases and is a potent source of antioxidants that combat the reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by hard training.¹ ROS damage your muscle tissues and dramatically increase the muscular inflammation that can cripple training. By increasing energy levels and exerting a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, Camellia sinensis lets you train insane while avoiding training-induced inflammation.^2,3

N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine

N-acetyl L-tyrosine is a precursor to the amino acid L-tyrosine. Research shows that N-acetyl L-tyrosine increases levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine,⁴ the brain chemical that gets you focused, energized and strong. This amino acid is also an adrenaline precursor. Adrenaline is a powerful central nervous system chemical that instantly skyrockets your energy levels. Finally, N-acetyl L-tyrosine offsets the effects of insane training so you can train insane without getting burned out.^5,6

Caffeine anhydrous

Caffeine anhydrous is the strongest and fastest acting form of caffeine. It stimulates your central nervous system (CNS), causing the release of adrenal hormones that rapidly and sharply increase your energy levels and improve your performance.

Ilex paraguariensis (Yerba maté)

Yerba maté is a powerful South American plant that uses a natural form of the xanthine alkaloid caffeine to increase your energy levels and to prevent fatigue so you can work harder and longer. In addition to dramatically increasing your energy levels, Yerba maté exerts a powerful antioxidant effect that protects against the damage wrought by free radicals and increases fat burning so you burn more fat.

Theobramba cacao (Cacao)

Theobromine is a bitter cacao alkaloid that’s converted by the liver into a methylxanthine, a long-acting centrally acting caffeine relative.⁷ In addition to acting centrally and increasing energy, theobromine increases energy levels by maintaining cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and preventing it from degrading into an inactive form.⁸ The maintenance of cAMP helps fuel energy levels and maintains long-term energy highs. Theobromine also preserves muscle glycogen, the immediate energy system fuel resource that powers explosive muscle action. By preserving glycogen and slowing glycogen breakdown, theobromine allows for extended, explosively intense training.

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES:

1. Leenen, R., Roodenburg, A. J., Tijburg, L. B., & Wiseman, S. A. (2000, January). A single dose of tea with or without milk increases plasma antioxidant activity in humans. Eur J Clin Nutr, 54(1), 87–92.
2. Krahwinkel, T., & Willershausen, B. (2000, November 30). The effect of sugar-free green tea chew candies on the degree of inflammation of the gingiva. Eur J Med Res, 5(11), 463–7.
3. Wargovich, M. J., Woods, C., Hollis, D. M., & Zander, M.E. (2001, November). Herbals, cancer prevention and health. J Nutr, 131(11 Suppl), 3034S–6S.
4. Mouret, J., Lemoine, P., Minuit, M. P., & Robelin, N. (1988). [L-tyrosine cures, immediate and long term, dopamine-dependent depressions. Clinical and polygraphic studies]. C R Acad Sci III, 306(3), 93–8.
5. Banderet, L. E., & Lieberman, H. R. (1989). Treatment with tyrosine, a neurotransmitter precursor, reduces environmental stress in humans. Brain Res Bull, 22, 759–62.
6. Neri, D. F., Wiegmann, D., Stanny, R. R., et al. (1995). The effects of tyrosine on cognitive performance during extended wakefulness. Aviat Space Environ Med, 66, 313–9.
7. Baer, D. M. & Pinkston, E. M. (1997). Environment and Behavior. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
8. Phosphodiesterase. On-Line Medical Dictionary. Retrieved on 2007-02-23. Inhibitor. On-Line Medical Dictionary. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.

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Kre-Alkalyn™ (Buffered Creatine Monohydrate pH12+)

Kre-Alkalyn is a patented ingredient. It is created through the manipulation of creatine monohydrate whereby preventing it’s conversion to toxic creatinine (kree-AT-ah-neen). The method includes mixing an alkaline powder with a powdered creatine until the pH of the mixture is in the range between 7 and 14. As this process is patented, all other creatines will convert to toxic creatinine. ¹

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES:

1. U.S. Patent No. 6,399,661

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BEYOND RIPPED COMPLEX — 924 MG

BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids)

BCAAs help you Get Beyond Ripped by stimulating cellular energy production¹ and norepinephrine release,² and this increases your metabolic rate and the number of calories that you burn from fat. By increasing your metabolic rate, you not only incinerate existing subcutaneous fat but you keep it off for good.

By maintaining a positive nitrogen balance, promoting muscle sparing³ and promoting muscle growth,^4,5 BCAAs keep your metabolism high, accelerate your recovery time and allow you to exercise with increased frequency. This all amounts to more calorie burning and the rapid incineration of subcutaneous fat.

Leucine, isoleucine and valine also help in another way: they suppress your appetite and control food cravings,⁶ so you’ll be less likely to give into temptation and sabotage all of your hard work.

Razberi-K® (Raspberry Ketone)

Razberi-K (4-(4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one) works because it alters fat metabolism in several ways.

First, Razberi-K prevents body fat gain by preventing fat absorption, and then eliminates fat by increasing levels of norepinephrine, a fat-burning hormone. Because of this dual action, Razberi-K burns fat and keeps it off!⁷

Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion Leaf)

Taraxacum officinale is a strong diuretic and rapidly eliminates excess water from underneath your skin.⁸

This diuretic effect makes you visibly harder and drier within hours of your first dose.

FAT-INCINERATOR COMPLEX — 627 MG

Camellia sinensis (Green Tea)

Camellia sinensis directly triggers fat loss⁹ by causing the release of fatty acids from body fat stores and increasing body heat generation (thermogenesis) and the burning of released fats for conversion into usable energy. This further elevates your caloric burn rate. Camellia sinensis also has diuretic properties — it causes you to lose excess water that can make you look fat and bloated. By exerting a diuretic effect, it helps reveal your true vascularity.

Caffeine anhydrous

Caffeine is a tried, tested and true ingredient. It helps to burn fat because it stimulates the release of fat from fat stores. At the same time, caffeine also stimulates the release of fat burning chemicals. Caffeine dramatically increases your energy levels within minutes, enhances your focus and motivation and exercise performance all the while burning fat and ridding your body of excess water that can get trapped under your skin outside of your muscle cells.

Forslean® Coleus forskohlii (Makandi)

Forslean is an extremely effective fat-burning agent. Forslean burns fat fast because it raises levels of cAMP. cAMP stands for cyclic adenosine monophosphate, and cAMP accelerates fat burning by increasing your cells’ responsiveness to fat-burning hormones like adrenaline. In other words, Forslean enables fat-burning hormones like adrenaline to get through cellular membranes more easily where they can exert their fat-burning effects. Therefore, the more responsive your cells are to fat hormones, the more fat you’ll burn consistently. Forslean also increases lean muscle mass¹⁰ by stimulating the adenylate cyclase (AC) enzyme, and this shifts you into a state of anabolism (muscle growth) and fat burning.

N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine

N-acetyl L-tyrosine is an amino acid that’s a precursor to important neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) like dopamine and norepinephrine and to the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4). By increasing your dopamine and norepinephrine levels, you’ll have more energy, work with greater intensity, use more oxygen to burn fat, and burn more calories from fat stores.

Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage)

Salvia sclarea works to burn fat by increasing your caloric burn and also accelerating cAMP. To accelerate cAMP, Salvia sclarea stimulates sympathetic nerves, increasing adenylate cyclase enzyme activity, resulting in the liberation of fatty acids from fat stores.¹¹ This triggers increased thyroid activity and an increase in caloric burn rate. Salvia sclarea also improves the absorption of nutrients into muscle tissue, potentially resulting in increases in lean muscle mass¹² and a further elevation of metabolism, triggering rapid fat loss.

ABSORPTION INITIATOR — 3 MG

Bioperine® Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)

Bioperine is extracted from black pepper and enhances your natural thermogenic activity by enhancing the delivery of nutrients into your bloodstream and enhances the efficiency of nutrient uptake by your body.

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES:

1. Kimball, S. R., & Jefferson, L. S. (2001, January). Regulation of protein synthesis by branched chain amino acids. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care, 4(1), 39–43. Review.
2. Torigoe, K., Potter, P. E., & Katz, D. P. (1999). Branched-chain amino acid-induced hippocampal norepinephrine release is antagonized by picrotoxin: Evidence for a central mode of action. Brain Res Bull, 49(4), 281–284. (31 ref.)
3. Combaret, L., et al. (2005, December). A leucine-supplemented diet restores the defective postprandial inhibition of proteasome-dependant proteolysis in aged rat skeletal muscle. J Physiol, 1(569[Pt 2]), 489–99.
4. Biolo, G., Tipton, K. D., Klein, S., & Wolfe, R. R. (1997, July). An abundant supply of amino acids enhances the metabolic effect of exercise on muscle protein. Am J Physiol, 273(1 Pt 1), E122–9.
5. Anthony, J. C., et al. (2002, May). Contribution of insulin to the translational control of protein synthesis in skeletal muscle by leucine. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 282(5):E1092–101.
6. Volpi, E., et al. (2003). Essential amino acids are primarily responsible for the amino acid stimulation of muscle protein anabolism in healthy elderly adults. Am J Clin Nutr, 78, 250–8.
7. Morimoto, C., Satoh, Y., Hara, M., Inoue, S., Tsujita, T., & Okuda, H. (2005, May 27). Anti-obese action of raspberry ketone. Life Sci, 77(2), 19–204. Epub 2005 Feb 25.
8. Racz-Kotilla, E., Racz, G., & Solomon, A. (1974). The action of Taraxacum officinale extracts on the body weight and diureses of laboratory animals. Planta Med, 6, 212–217.
9. Chantre, P., & Lairon, D. (2002, January). Recent findings of green tea extract AR25 (Exolise) and its activity for the treatment of obesity. Phytomedicine, 9(1), 3–8.
10. U.S. Patent No. 5,804,596.
11. Anonymous. (2003). Sclareolide effect on cAMP in two cell lines. Unpublished report by NovaScreen, 19.
12. Sclareolide from Fermented Sage Extract (FEMA GRAS #3794).

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TEST BOOSTER COMPLEX — 830 MG

Testofen™ Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)

Testofen is a cutting edge test booster that acts like testosterone and binds to the testosterone receptor sites,¹ so you get the same results that you would get if you were to take real testosterone. Best of all, Testofen doesn’t stop your body from producing its own testosterone, as illegal steroids do. And, because it is natural, Testofen is safe.

Eurycoma longifolia (Long Jack)

This herb increases muscle growth and strength while simultaneously decreasing body fat. Eurycoma longifolia increases your free testosterone levels by preventing sex-hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) from rendering your testosterone useless.²

Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root)

Rhodiola rosea is a clinically proven anabolic muscle builder³ that increases protein synthesis and muscle growth. Also, Rhodiola rosea speeds exercise recovery and reduces levels of the muscle-destroying hormone cortisol.

ABSORPTION INITIATOR – 2 MG

Bioperine® Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)

To get the most benefit out of the above testosterone-boosting agents, you must maximize their absorption. Bioperine is an ingredient that is clinically shown to increase the absorption and effectiveness of nutritional supplements. Bioperine increases the efficiency of absorption so you get better results with no waste.⁴

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES:

1. Gencor Pacific Inc. (2005). The effects of Testofen in animal studies for testosterone boosting, libido enhancement, and muscle mass enhancement. Testofen is a trademark owned by Gencor Pacific Inc., USA.
2. Ang, H. H., & Cheang, H. S. (2001, October). Effects of Eurycoma longifolia jack on laevator ani muscle in both uncastrated and testosterone-stimulated castrated intact male rats. Arch Pharm Res, 24(5), 437–40.
3. S Seifulla. (1999). The effects of Rhodiola rosea as a safe, effective, non-steroid supplement to enhance performance and accelerate muscle recovery.
4. Majeed, M., Badmaev, V., & Rajendran, R. (1996, July 16). The use of Piperine to increase the bio-availability of nutritional compound. Bioperine is a trademark of Sabinsa Corporation.

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MUSCLE SLEEP COMPLEX — 367 MG

Seditol™

This patented formula (No. 6,582,735 & 6,814,987 ) of Magnolia officinalis and Ziziphus spinosa has been scientifically documented both safe and effective. Seditol promotes sleep onset and sleep maintenance by binding to adenosine A1 and GABA receptors, putting you in a deeply relaxed and drowsy state so it’s easy to get to sleep. Additionally, Seditol reduces cortisol secretion and muscle-wasting potential. Research studies show that Seditol induces drowsiness in up to 91% of study participants.¹

Melatonin

Melatonin is made naturally by your pineal gland, but training disrupts its production, and this can leave you awake at night and in the “no-growth” zone.² The melatonin in SHUT•EYE helps regulate your circadian rhythms and to reset your natural biological clock, so you can get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer.³

MUSCLE GROWTH COMPLEX – 1600 MG

L-Arginine

This amino acid intensifies your nitric oxide production through a process called nitric oxide synthase. Nitric oxide is critical for increasing your blood circulation and enhancing oxygen and nutrient-rich blood delivery to your muscles. Nitric oxide also increases your brain-dopamine levels, thereby enhancing your in-gym mind-muscle connection that’s critical for growth. But the most powerful action of L-arginine is that it stimulates growth hormone production and circulation during sleep.⁴

By increasing blood circulation and increasing the delivery of oxygen and nutrient rich blood while simultaneously increasing growth hormone secretion, L-arginine helps maximize muscle sleep anabolism.

L-Ornithine

L-ornithine is an amino acid produced by your body that works with L-arginine to increase L-arginine biosynthesis efficiency and human growth hormone secretions. In addition to its effects on L-arginine and growth hormone, L-ornithine stimulates fatty acid oxidation.

ABSORPTION INITIATOR – 3 MG

Bioperine™ Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)

Bioperine is extracted from black pepper and enhances your natural thermogenic activity by enhancing the delivery of nutrients into your bloodstream and enhances the efficiency of nutrient uptake by your body.

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES

1. Next Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2006). Seditol human clinical trial.
2. Attenburrow, M. E. J., Dowling, B. A., Sharpley, A. L., & Cowen, P. J. (1996). Case-control study of evening melatonin concentration in primary insomnia. BMJ, 312, 1263–4.
3. Arendt, J. (1997). Safety of melatonin in long-term use. J Biol Rhythms, 12, 673–81.
4. Alba-Roth, J., Muller, O. A., Schopohl, J. & von Werder, K. (1988). Arginine stimulates growth hormone secretion by suppressing endogenous somatostatin secretion. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 67, 1186–1189.

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TEST BOOSTER COMPLEX — 830 MG

Testofen™ Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)

Testofen is a cutting edge test booster that acts like testosterone and binds to the testosterone receptor sites,¹ so you get the same results that you would get if you were to take real testosterone. Best of all, Testofen doesn’t stop your body from producing its own test like illegal steroids do. And, because it is natural, Testofen is safe.

Eurycoma longifolia (Long Jack)

This herb increases muscle growth and strength while simultaneously decreasing body fat. Eurycoma longifolia increases your free testosterone levels by preventing sex-hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) from rendering your testosterone useless.²

Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root)

Rhodiola rosea is a clinically proven anabolic muscle builder³ that increases protein synthesis and muscle growth. Also, Rhodiola rosea speeds exercise recovery and reduces levels of the muscle destroying hormone cortisol.

ABSORPTION INITIATOR – 2 MG

Bioperine® Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)

To get the most benefit out of the above testosterone boosting agents, you must maximize their absorption. Bioperine is an ingredient that is clinically shown to increase the absorption and effectiveness of nutritional supplements. Bioperine increases the efficiency of absorption so you get better results with no waste.⁴

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES:

1. Gencor Pacific Inc. (2005). The effects of Testofen in animal studies for testosterone boosting, libido enhancement, and muscle mass enhancement. Testofen is a trademark owned by Gencor Pacific Inc., USA.
2. Ang, H. H., & Cheang, H. S. (2001, October). Effects of Eurycoma longifolia jack on laevator ani muscle in both uncastrated and testosterone-stimulated castrated intact male rats. Arch Pharm Res, 24(5), 437–40.
3. Seifulla. (1999). The effects of Rhodiola rosea as a safe, effective, non-steroid supplement to enhance performance and accelerate muscle recovery.
4. Majeed, M., Badmaev, V., & Rajendran, R. (1996, July 16). The use of Piperine to increase the bio-availability of nutritional compound. Bioperine is a trademark of Sabinsa Corporation.

MUSCLE SLEEP COMPLEX — 367 MG

Seditol™

This patented formula (No. 6,582,735 & 6,814,987 ) of Magnolia officinalis and Ziziphus spinosa has been scientifically documented both safe and effective. Seditol promotes sleep onset and sleep maintenance by binding to adenosine A1 and GABA receptors, putting you in a deeply relaxed and drowsy state so it’s easy to get to sleep. Additionally, Seditol reduces cortisol secretion and muscle-wasting potential. Research studies show that Seditol induces drowsiness in up to 91% of study participants.¹

Melatonin

Melatonin is made naturally by your pineal gland, but training disrupts its production, and this can leave you awake at night and in the “no-growth” zone.² The melatonin in SHUT•EYE helps regulate your circadian rhythms and to reset your natural biological clock, so you can get to sleep faster and stay asleep longer.³

MUSCLE GROWTH COMPLEX – 1600 MG

L-Arginine

This amino acid intensifies your nitric oxide production through a process called nitric oxide synthase. Nitric oxide is critical for increasing your blood circulation and enhancing oxygen and nutrient-rich blood delivery to your muscles. Nitric oxide also increases your brain-dopamine levels, thereby enhancing your in-gym mind-muscle connection that’s critical for growth. But the most powerful action of L-arginine is that it stimulates growth hormone production and circulation during sleep.⁴

By increasing blood circulation and increasing the delivery of oxygen and nutrient rich blood while simultaneously increasing growth hormone secretion, L-arginine helps maximize muscle sleep anabolism.

L-Ornithine

L-ornithine is an amino acid produced by your body that works with L-arginine to increase L-arginine biosynthesis efficiency and human growth hormone secretions. In addition to its effects on L-arginine and growth hormone, L-ornithine stimulates fatty acid oxidation.

ABSORPTION INITIATOR — 3 MG

Bioperine™ Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)

Bioperine is extracted from black pepper and enhances your natural thermogenic activity by enhancing the delivery of nutrients into your bloodstream and enhances the efficiency of nutrient uptake by your body.

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES

1. Next Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2006). Seditol human clinical trial.
2. Attenburrow, M. E. J., Dowling, B. A., Sharpley, A. L., & Cowen, P. J. (1996). Case-control study of evening melatonin concentration in primary insomnia. BMJ, 312, 1263–4.
3. Arendt, J. (1997). Safety of melatonin in long-term use. J Biol Rhythms, 12, 673–81.
4. Alba-Roth, J., Muller, O. A., Schopohl, J., & von Werder, K. (1988). Arginine stimulates growth hormone secretion by suppressing endogenous somatostatin secretion. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 67, 1186–1189.

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MUSCLE MECHANIC COMPLEX – 8000 mg

Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) consist of leucine, isoleucine and valine.

Branched-chain amino acids stimulate protein synthesis and muscle growth.¹

During exercise, BCAAs keep your testosterone levels high and give you energy, and this prevents muscle breakdown during exercise.² BCAAs also give you more energy by triggering the release of norepinephrine, so you can work harder and to your full limit.³

After a workout, BCAAs speed your recovery by triggering insulin release⁴ and reducing pain and muscle inflammation,5 ultimately pushing you back into a muscle-building anabolic state.⁶

Arginine

Arginine, an amino acid that produces nitric oxide and muscle pumps, is highly effective and works in synergy with BCAAs to dramatically stop muscle breakdown cold.⁷

MUSCLE INFLAMMATION COMPLEX – 500 mg

Exclzyme® EN – Enteric Coated Systemic Enzymes

Exclzyme EN’s specialized systemic enzymes are clinically proven to make your immune system stronger⁸ and to dramatically speed your recovery, getting you bigger and faster in record time!⁹

After a hard workout, pro-inflammatory chemicals prostaglandin E-2 (PGE-2) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) amplify the inflammation caused by a hard workout, and this causes excessive cortisol release – and muscle breakdown.

Exclzyme EN’s specialized systemic enzymes are proven to decrease PGE-2 and IL-6 activity,4,2 and this leads to dramatically lower cortisol secretions and an astounding 65% reduction of inflammation.¹⁰ This helps prevent delayed onset muscle soreness (D.O.M.S.) and ensures that you keep the muscle you have and build more faster than ever!

To help enhance absorption and effectiveness, the Exclzyme in AGENT•M is enteric coated. This specialized coating uses an altered pH level to prevent ingredient breakdown in stomach acids, ensuring that virtually 100% of every dose is delivered to your muscles intact.

ABSORPTION INITIATOR – 3 mg

Bioperine® Piper nigrum (Black Pepper)

Bioperine contains 95% piperine. Piperine is clinically proven to give you more bang for your buck by increasing enzyme absorption and effectiveness by as much as 60%.¹¹

SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES

1. Blomstrand E., et al (2006 January). Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise. J Nutr, 136(1 Suppl),269S-73S.
2. Kraemer W. J., et al (2006 March). The effects of amino acid supplementation on hormone responses to resistance training overreaching. Metabolism, 55(3),282-91.
3. Torigoe K., Potter P. E., Katz D. P. (1999). Branched-chain amino acid-induced hippocampal norepinephrine release is antagonized by picrotoxin: Evidence for a central mode of action. Brain Res Bull, 49(4), 281-284, (31 ref).
4. Keller C., Steensberg A., Hansen A. K., Fischer C. P., Plomgaard P., Pedersen B. K. (2005 December). Effect of exercise, training, and glycogen availability on IL-6 receptor expression in human skeletal muscle. J Appl Physiol, 99(6), 2075-9. Epub 2005 Aug 11.
5. Papers presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting, June 2007.
6. Paddon-Jones D., et al (2004 March). Amino acid ingestion improves muscle protein synthesis in the young and elderly. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 286(3), E321-8.
7. Matsumoto K., et al (2007). Branched-chain amino acids and arginine supplementation attenuates skeletal muscle proteolysis induced by moderate exercise in young individuals. Int J Sports Med, 28, 531-538.
8. Paddon-Jones D., et al (2003 May). Hypercortisolemia alters muscle protein anabolism following ingestion of essential amino acids. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 284(5), E946-53.
9. Vellini M., Desideri D., Milanese A., et al (1986). Possible involvement of eicosanoids in the pharmacological action of bromelain. Drug Res, 36, 110-112.
10. Miller P. C., et al (2004). The effects of protease supplementation on skeletal muscle function and D.O.M.S. following downhill running. J Sport Sci, 22, 365-372.
11. Velpandian T., Jasuja R., Bhardwaj R. K., Jaiswal J., Gupta S. K. (2001 October). Piperine in food: interference in the pharmacokinetics of phenytoin. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet, 26(4), 241-7.

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