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Thirteen ingredients at full research doses \u2013 not traces.<\/p>\n<p>Take it 45 minutes before the session that scares you.<\/p>\n<p>  <a class=\"pl-btn\" href=\"#woocommerce-product-details\">Choose your pack<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- AUDIENCE SELECTOR --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>Who is this lactic acid supplement for?<\/h2>\n<p>Pick the headline that sounds like you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-aud\">\n<div><strong>Endurance athletes<\/strong>Runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, rowers \u2013 anyone whose race is decided at or above lactate threshold.<\/div>\n<div><strong>Team &amp; combat sports<\/strong>Repeated sprints, late-game legs, the fourth round \u2013 when acidosis is the thing that ends the effort.<\/div>\n<div><strong>Strength &amp; CrossFit<\/strong>High-rep sets, EMOMs, metcons \u2013 more quality reps before the burn shuts the set down.<\/div>\n<div><strong>Masters &amp; active-health<\/strong>Muscle carnosine and mitochondrial efficiency decline with age; support them and training feels like it used to.<\/div>\n<div><strong>Hot-weather &amp; long events<\/strong>Glycerol hyperhydration helps you start with more body water and lose less performance as you sweat.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PROBLEM \/ SOLUTION --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>Why does lactic acid &#8220;burn&#8221; \u2013 and why does it stop you?<\/h2>\n<p>Lactate itself is not the villain \u2013 it is actually a fuel. The problem is the hydrogen ions (H\u207a) produced alongside it during hard glycolytic work. As H\u207a accumulates, muscle pH drops, calcium handling and enzyme activity fall, and force output collapses. That is the burn, the heavy legs, the moment you back off the pace.<\/p>\n<p>The best lactic acid supplement does not try to &#8220;stop&#8221; lactate. It <strong>raises your buffering capacity<\/strong> so the pH drop is slower and shallower, <strong>supplies the oxidative machinery<\/strong> so more pyruvate is burned aerobically instead of being shunted to lactate, and <strong>keeps you hydrated<\/strong> so blood volume and heat tolerance hold up. That is exactly how SCN\u2122 Pre-Lactate Training Activator is built.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-kpi\">\n<div><b>13<\/b><span>research-dosed actives<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>3,000 mg<\/b><span>buffering duo: L-carnosine + CarnoSyn\u00ae<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>4,000 mg<\/b><span>GlyceroMax\u00ae 65% glycerol<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b>26.5 g<\/b><span>per sachet \u00b7 45 min pre-training<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BENEFITS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>What Pre-Lactate Training Activator helps you do<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pl-grid\">\n<div class=\"pl-card\">\n<h4>Delay the lactic acid burn<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li>Increase intramuscular H\u207a buffering capacity (L-carnosine, beta-alanine)<\/li>\n<li>Extend time to exhaustion at high intensity<\/li>\n<li>Hold a higher pace for longer before fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-card\">\n<h4>Hydrate deeper, stay cooler<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li>Glycerol-induced hyperhydration retains more body water than water alone<\/li>\n<li>Support plasma volume and thermoregulation in the heat<\/li>\n<li>Fuller, &#8220;pumped&#8221; muscles from day one<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-card\">\n<h4>Make more ATP, faster<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li>D-ribose for nucleotide and ATP resynthesis<\/li>\n<li>Calcium pyruvate to prime the Krebs cycle<\/li>\n<li>L-carnitine fumarate to shuttle fat into mitochondria<\/li>\n<li>Pantothenic acid \u2013 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism*<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-card\">\n<h4>Clear fatigue metabolites<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li>Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate supports the urea cycle and ammonia clearance<\/li>\n<li>Betaine (TMG) supports methylation and creatine synthesis<\/li>\n<li>Less perceived exertion at the same workload<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-card\">\n<h4>Protect the muscle you train<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li>Astaxanthin and alpha-lipoic acid against exercise-induced oxidative stress<\/li>\n<li>Phosphatidylserine to blunt the cortisol response to hard training<\/li>\n<li>Policosanol\/octacosanol for alertness and reaction time<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-card\">\n<h4>Power, speed, focus<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li>Support peak power output and repeat-sprint ability<\/li>\n<li>Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue*<\/li>\n<li>Sharper mind\u2013muscle connection in the final set or final kilometre<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"pl-note\">*EU-authorised health claims for pantothenic acid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><a class=\"pl-btn pl-btn-dark\" href=\"#woocommerce-product-details\">Add Pre-Lactate to your basket<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NUTRITION TABLE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>Full formula \u2013 every ingredient, every dose<\/h2>\n<p>SCN\u2122 does not hide behind proprietary blends. Here is exactly what is in one 26.5 g sachet:<\/p>\n<table class=\"pl-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ingredi\u00ebnt<\/th>\n<th>Per 1 sachet (26.5 g)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>GlyceroMax\u00ae glycerol powder (65% glycerol)<\/td>\n<td>4,000 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D-Ribose<\/td>\n<td>2,500 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Calciumpyruvaat<br \/><small>of which pyruvic acid \/ calcium<\/small><\/td>\n<td>2,000 mg<br \/><small>1,300 mg \/ 310 mg (39% NRV*)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L-Carnosine<\/td>\n<td>1,500 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CarnoSyn\u00ae beta-alanine<\/td>\n<td>1,500 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Betaine HCl (trimethylglycine, TMG)<\/td>\n<td>1,500 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L-Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG)<\/td>\n<td>1,000 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>L-Carnitine fumaraat<\/td>\n<td>1,000 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Soy lecithin (92% phosphatidylserine)<br \/><small>of which phosphatidylserine<\/small><\/td>\n<td>1,000 mg<br \/><small>920 mg<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alfa-liponzuur<\/td>\n<td>150 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)<\/td>\n<td>138.75 mg (2,312.5% NRV*)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Policosanol powder (60% octacosanol)<br \/><small>of which octacosanol<\/small><\/td>\n<td>60 mg<br \/><small>36 mg<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AstaReal\u00ae <em>Haematococcus pluvialis<\/em> algae flour (5% astaxanthin)<br \/><small>of which astaxanthin<\/small><\/td>\n<td>5 mg<br \/><small>0.25 mg<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"pl-note\">*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>The 13 actives \u2013 what each one does for your lactate threshold<\/h2>\n<h3>1. L-Carnosine \u2013 1,500 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Carnosine (beta-alanyl-L-histidine) is the muscle&#8217;s own intracellular buffer. It accounts for a meaningful share of total buffering in fast-twitch fibres, mops up H\u207a as glycolysis accelerates, supports the sarcoplasmic-reticulum calcium pump that lets fibres keep contracting under acidic conditions, and scavenges reactive aldehydes produced by lipid peroxidation during hard work. Sprinters and power athletes carry naturally higher muscle carnosine; endurance athletes tend to carry less \u2013 which is exactly why supplementing it matters for you.<\/p>\n<h3>2. CarnoSyn\u00ae beta-alanine \u2013 1,500 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Beta-alanine is the rate-limiting precursor for carnosine synthesis. CarnoSyn\u00ae is the patented, most-studied form of beta-alanine on the market. Meta-analyses of placebo-controlled trials show beta-alanine improves exercise capacity, with the strongest effect in efforts lasting roughly 30 seconds to 10 minutes \u2013 the intervals, climbs and finishing surges that define endurance racing \u2013 and additive benefits when combined with other buffers. Pairing beta-alanine (which raises carnosine over weeks) with L-carnosine (acute support) is how Pre-Lactate covers both today&#8217;s session and the next training block.<\/p>\n<h3>3. GlyceroMax\u00ae glycerol powder \u2013 4,000 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Glycerol is a hyperhydration agent: it raises plasma osmolality slightly, so the kidneys retain more of the fluid you drink. Glycerol-induced hyperhydration consistently retains more body water than water alone, supporting plasma volume, heart-rate control and thermoregulation \u2013 especially in hot conditions and long events where losing more than 2% of body weight costs you pace. GlyceroMax\u00ae is the stable 65% powdered form, so you get a real 4 g dose in a single sachet. It also delivers the full, &#8220;pumped&#8221; muscle feel strength athletes love. Glycerol has been removed from the WADA prohibited list and is permitted in competition.<\/p>\n<h3>4. D-Ribose \u2013 2,500 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Ribose is the five-carbon sugar backbone of ATP, ADP and AMP. Intense exercise drains the adenine-nucleotide pool, and rebuilding it is slow because the body makes ribose via the pentose phosphate pathway at a limited rate. Supplemental D-ribose bypasses that bottleneck. In a double-blind crossover trial in the <em>Tijdschrift van de Internationale Vereniging voor Sportvoeding<\/em> (2017), D-ribose improved mean and peak power output across repeated high-intensity interval sessions and lowered perceived exertion versus dextrose.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Calcium pyruvate \u2013 2,000 mg (1,300 mg pyruvic acid)<\/h3>\n<p>Pyruvate sits at the fork in the road: it either enters the mitochondria as acetyl-CoA to be burned aerobically, or is converted to lactate. Supplying extra pyruvate supports aerobic ATP production, glucose and protein transport into muscle, and has been studied for endurance capacity and reduced fatigue in prolonged exercise. The calcium salt also contributes 310 mg of calcium (39% NRV), which contributes to normal muscle function and normal energy-yielding metabolism.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Betaine HCl (trimethylglycine) \u2013 1,500 mg<\/h3>\n<p>TMG is a methyl donor and osmolyte found in beetroot. It supports endogenous creatine synthesis and SAMe production, and acts as an osmoprotectant that helps cells hold water under heat and dehydration stress. Trials in trained men have reported improvements in power output, repeat-sprint capacity and muscular endurance with daily betaine at doses in this range.<\/p>\n<h3>7. L-Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) \u2013 1,000 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Hard, long training breaks down amino acids and releases ammonia, which is itself fatiguing to muscle and brain. Ornithine is the hub of the urea cycle that clears ammonia, and alpha-ketoglutarate feeds the Krebs cycle directly. A placebo-controlled trial published in <em>Nutrition Research<\/em> (2008) found ornithine supplementation reduced subjective fatigue and improved markers of energy metabolism after prolonged exercise. Ornithine is also converted to arginine, the precursor of nitric oxide.<\/p>\n<h3>8. L-Carnitine fumarate \u2013 1,000 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Carnitine carries long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation. More fat oxidation at a given intensity spares glycogen and reduces the glycolytic flux that produces H\u207a in the first place. Fumarate is a Krebs-cycle intermediate, making this the &#8220;pure sport&#8221; carnitine form.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Phosphatidylserine (from soy lecithin) \u2013 920 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a membrane phospholipid concentrated in muscle and brain. In a double-blind trial in <em>Medicine &amp; Science in Sports &amp; Exercise<\/em> (2006), 750 mg\/day of soy PS for 10 days increased cycling time to exhaustion at 85% VO\u2082max from about 7:51 to 9:51 min \u2013 the first study to show an ergogenic effect of PS. Separate research shows PS blunts the cortisol response to exercise, supporting recovery and a better testosterone-to-cortisol ratio. Our 920 mg dose is above the amount used in the time-to-exhaustion study.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Alpha lipoic acid \u2013 150 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Lipoic acid is a mitochondrial cofactor for the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex \u2013 the very enzyme that converts pyruvate into acetyl-CoA. It is also both water- and fat-soluble, regenerates vitamins C and E, and supports healthy glucose uptake into muscle, helping the carbohydrate you eat end up as glycogen.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) \u2013 138.75 mg<\/h3>\n<p>B5 is the precursor of coenzyme A, without which neither pyruvate nor fatty acids can enter the Krebs cycle. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to normal mental performance (EU-authorised claims).<\/p>\n<h3>12. Policosanol (60% octacosanol) \u2013 60 mg<\/h3>\n<p>Octacosanol is a long-chain alcohol from sugar cane and wheat germ with a long history in sports nutrition. Studies in athletes have reported improved reaction time, alertness and mood, and it supports fatty-acid utilisation for steady, long-lasting energy output.<\/p>\n<h3>13. AstaReal\u00ae astaxanthin \u2013 0.25 mg (from 5 mg algae flour)<\/h3>\n<p>Astaxanthin is a carotenoid from <em>Haematococcus pluvialis<\/em> microalgae, with a uniquely high ORAC\/TAC antioxidant capacity and a structure that spans the full cell membrane. The harder you breathe, the more reactive oxygen species you produce; astaxanthin helps protect muscle and mitochondrial membranes from that oxidative load. AstaReal\u00ae is the original, Swedish-produced natural astaxanthin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- RESEARCH --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>The research behind Pre-Lactate Training Activator<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pl-study\"><strong>Beta-alanine &amp; exercise capacity<\/strong> \u2013 Systematic review and meta-analysis of 40 studies (1,461 participants): beta-alanine significantly improved exercise outcomes, with the largest effects in 0.5\u201310 min efforts and when combined with other buffers. <small>Saunders B et al., Br J Sports Med 2017;51:658\u2013669. Hobson RM et al., Amino Acids 2012;43:25\u201337.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-study\"><strong>Glycerol hyperhydration<\/strong> \u2013 Meta-analysis: glycerol retained significantly more fluid than water-induced hyperhydration and was associated with a small improvement in endurance performance; guideline review confirms increases in body water of 1 L or more are achievable. <small>Goulet EDB et al., Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2007;17:391\u2013410. van Rosendal SP et al., Sports Med 2010;40:113\u2013129.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-study\"><strong>Phosphatidylserine &amp; time to exhaustion<\/strong> \u2013 750 mg\/day soy PS for 10 days increased cycling time to exhaustion at 85% VO\u2082max from 7:51 to 9:51 min:s vs no change on placebo. <small>Kingsley MI et al., Med Sci Sports Exerc 2006;38:64\u201371.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-study\"><strong>Phosphatidylserine &amp; cortisol<\/strong> \u2013 600 mg\/day PS reduced the cortisol response to moderate-intensity exercise and improved the testosterone:cortisol ratio. <small>Starks MA et al., J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2008;5:11.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-study\"><strong>D-Ribose &amp; HIIT power<\/strong> \u2013 Double-blind crossover: D-ribose improved mean and peak power and lowered RPE across three days of high-intensity intervals versus dextrose. <small>Seifert JG et al., J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2017;14:47.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-study\"><strong>Ornithine &amp; fatigue<\/strong> \u2013 Placebo-controlled trial: L-ornithine reduced subjective fatigue and improved energy-metabolism markers after prolonged exercise. <small>Sugino T et al., Nutr Res 2008;28:738\u2013743.<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"pl-study\"><strong>Betaine &amp; power<\/strong> \u2013 Betaine supplementation improved muscle endurance and power output in resistance-trained men. <small>Hoffman JR et al., J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2009;6:7; Cholewa JM et al., J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2013;10:39.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- COMPARISON STRIP --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-strip\">\n<h3>Why SCN\u2122 instead of a plain beta-alanine or bicarbonate product?<\/h3>\n<p>Most &#8220;lactic acid&#8221; supplements are one ingredient. Beta-alanine alone takes 4\u20138 weeks to work and does nothing for hydration or ATP supply. Bicarbonate alone buffers outside the cell and can upset the stomach. Pre-Lactate Training Activator stacks <strong>intracellular buffering<\/strong> (carnosine + beta-alanine), <strong>hyperhydration<\/strong> (glycerol + betaine), <strong>aerobic ATP production<\/strong> (ribose, pyruvate, carnitine, lipoic acid, B5), <strong>ammonia clearance<\/strong> (OKG), <strong>stress-hormone control<\/strong> (phosphatidylserine) and <strong>antioxidant protection<\/strong> (astaxanthin) in one sachet \u2013 at the doses the studies actually used. For the ultimate buffering stack, combine it with SCN\u2122 Bicarb-Lytes\u00b9\u2070 Zero for extracellular buffering as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- HOW TO USE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>How to use<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mix 1 sachet (26.5 g) in 250 ml of room-temperature water, shake well and drink 45 minutes before training or competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li>Use before your hardest sessions: threshold intervals, hill repeats, race-pace swims, long rides in the heat, competition day.<\/li>\n<li>Beta-alanine builds muscle carnosine over weeks \u2013 for the full effect, use consistently on training days for at least 4 weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Drink to thirst during the session; glycerol works best when you are not starting dehydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Stacks well with SCN\u2122 Endurance Carbs, Carbo\u2076-Lytes\u00b9\u00b9 and Bicarb-Lytes\u00b9\u2070 Zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"pl-note\">A mild, harmless tingling (paraesthesia) from beta-alanine is normal and fades within an hour. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Not intended for children or pregnant\/breastfeeding women. Keep out of reach of children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PRODUCT INFO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section\">\n<h2>Product information<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"pl-check\">\n<li><strong>Pack sizes:<\/strong> 10 sachets \u00d7 26.5 g or 6 sachets \u00d7 26.5 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smaak:<\/strong> Rood fruit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form:<\/strong> instant powder, mixes in water<\/li>\n<li><strong>Informed choice:<\/strong> no stimulants, no caffeine, no banned substances \u2013 glycerol is WADA-permitted<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suitable for:<\/strong> all endurance, team, combat and strength athletes; men and women<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ingredi\u00ebnten:<\/strong> GlyceroMax\u00ae glycerol powder, D-ribose, calcium pyruvate, L-carnosine, CarnoSyn\u00ae beta-alanine, betaine HCl, L-ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate, L-carnitine fumarate, <strong>SOY<\/strong> lecithin, anti-caking agents (dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide), flavour, anti-caking agent (magnesium carbonate), alpha lipoic acid, pantothenic acid (calcium D-pantothenate), colour (beetroot red), policosanol powder (from sugar cane <em>Saccharum officinarum<\/em> L.), AstaReal\u00ae astaxanthin (<em>Haematococcus pluvialis<\/em> algae flour), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), bulking agent (cellulose powder).<\/p>\n<p class=\"pl-note\"><strong>Allergenen:<\/strong> contains soy. Made in a facility that handles milk, egg and gluten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-section pl-faq\">\n<h2>Lactic acid supplement \u2013 frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Does a lactic acid supplement actually stop lactic acid?<\/summary>\n<p>No supplement stops lactate production, and you would not want it to \u2013 lactate is fuel. What Pre-Lactate does is raise your buffering capacity so the acid (H\u207a) that comes with it is neutralised faster, and supply the mitochondria so more pyruvate is burned aerobically instead of becoming lactate. The result is the same: you hold a hard pace longer before the burn forces you to slow.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How quickly will I feel it?<\/summary>\n<p>Hydration, pump, focus and the ATP-support ingredients work from the first sachet. The beta-alanine component builds muscle carnosine progressively, so the buffering benefit grows over 4\u20138 weeks of consistent use.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I take it with sodium bicarbonate?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2013 that is the ideal combination. Carnosine and beta-alanine buffer inside the muscle cell; bicarbonate buffers in the blood. Meta-analyses show the two together produce larger effects than either alone. SCN\u2122 Bicarb-Lytes\u00b9\u2070 Zero is designed to stack with Pre-Lactate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is glycerol allowed in competition?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Glycerol was removed from the WADA Prohibited List and is permitted in and out of competition. Pre-Lactate contains no stimulants, caffeine or banned substances.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is this suitable for women and masters athletes?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The formula contains no hormones or stimulants. Muscle carnosine and mitochondrial efficiency decline with age, which makes buffering and ATP support even more relevant for athletes over 40.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What about the tingling?<\/summary>\n<p>The tingling on skin shortly after drinking is paraesthesia from beta-alanine. It is harmless, dose-related and fades within about an hour. Drinking the sachet with a small snack reduces it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FINAL CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pl-cta\">\n<h3>Finish the session you used to quit.<\/h3>\n<p>13 research-dosed ingredients. One sachet. 45 minutes before you go.<\/p>\n<p>  <a class=\"pl-btn\" href=\"#woocommerce-product-details\">Order Pre-Lactate Training Activator<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"pl-note\" style=\"color:#ffe3ea;margin-top:14px\">Multi-buy savings on 20, 30 and 50+10 sachet packs. 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Red Fruits flavour \u00b7 no stimulants \u00b7 WADA-permitted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delay the lactic acid burn \u2013 increase intramuscular buffering capacity<\/li>\n<li>Extend time to exhaustion at high intensity<\/li>\n<li>Hyperhydrate: retain more body water, stay cooler in the heat<\/li>\n<li>Support ATP production \u2013 D-ribose, calcium pyruvate, L-carnitine, pantothenic acid*<\/li>\n<li>Clear excess ammonia with ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate<\/li>\n<li>Blunt the cortisol response with 920 mg phosphatidylserine<\/li>\n<li>Protect muscle from oxidative stress \u2013 AstaReal\u00ae astaxanthin, alpha lipoic acid<\/li>\n<li>Support power, speed, reaction time and focus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Mix 1 sachet (26.5 g) in 250 ml water, 45 min before training.<\/em> 10 or 6 sachets per box.<\/p>\n<p><small>*Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":9354,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"product_cat":[17,23,18,39],"product_tag":[228,223],"class_list":["post-153","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-all-products","product_cat-energy-vo2max","product_cat-specialized","product_cat-sport-line","product_tag-multi-buy-products","product_tag-new-products","first","instock","sale","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13346,"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/153\/revisions\/13346"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=153"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.s-c-nutrition.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}