Carnage-ELITE™ combines the clinically tested & patented CarnoSyn® brand beta-alanine with the powerful nutrient enhancer AstraGin™.  Carnage-ELITE™ is packaged in an easy to swallow, delayed release vegetable capsule which bolsters the formula’s potency by providing additional protection from destruction in stomach acid.*

• CLINICALLY DOSED CARNOSYN® BETA-ALANINE*
• ASTRAGIN™ ENHANCED TO INCREASE BETA-ALANINE ABSORPTION BY 26%*
• ADVANCED DR-CAP DELIVERY
• ZERO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS
• TESTED GLUTEN FREE
• BANNED SUBSTANCE FREE**

AstraGin™ is a 100% natural food ingredient that has shown in cell, animal, and human studies to significantly improve the absorption of many essential life supporting and health promoting nutrients, such as amino acids, glucose, and vitamins into human cells. By allowing a greater amount of these nutrients to pass from the blood stream into the cells, AstraGin™ provides for truly improved bioavailability. AstraGin™ has been show in in-vivo studies to increase absorption of Beta-Alanine by 26% *

Research shows beta-alanine supplementation is the most effective way to boost intramuscular carnosine levels. Carnosine is a natural substrate in the production of Nitric Oxide (NO) that works by buffering fatigue & acid causing Hydrogen Ions (H+) created by intense exercise & heavy training.  Increased muscular carnosine levels may allow you to train and compete more intensely for longer periods of time. Carnosine is primarily found in fast twitch muscle fiber responsible for explosiveness and power.  By buffering hydrogen ions, carnosine may allow these fast twitch fibers to fire more efficiently and fatigue slower, increasing overall strength, power, endurance & performance.*

** Carnage-ELITE™ is made in the U.S.A in a cGMP facility and is formulated and manufactured without the use of any banned substances. Contains ZERO wheat, sugar, soy, starch, milk, eggs, fish, artificial colors, flavors or dyes. TESTED GLUTEN FREE!

Suggested Use: As an adult dietary supplement take two (2) DR-Caps twice daily. Take one serving 30-120 minutes prior to workout with water or a carbohydrate drink like INFINIT-E™. Take a second serving post workout with water or carbs. To buffer the harmless prickling, tingling or flushing sensation some users experience initially from beta-alanine, Carnage-ELITE™ may be taken in four (4) separate one (1) DR-Cap servings evenly spaced throughout the day or taken with food. Continue taking two (2) DR-Caps twice daily on non-training days. To support maximum intramuscular carnosine levels, Carnage-ELITE™ should be taken consecutively for a minimum of 30 days.

Stacking Suggestions: Carnage-ELITE™ may be stacked with most MST™ products including CRE-02™, Cordygen5™, Cordygen-NanO2™, Cordygen-VO2 ULTRA™, NitroCeps-ELITE™ or Agmatine-ELITE™. 

Warning: This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adults 18 years of age or older. Consult your physician prior to use, especially if you have a known medical condition. Do not take if pregnant or nursing or wish to become pregnant. Do not take this product if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.

CarnoSyn® is licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,965,596, 6,426,361, 7,504,376 and 8,067,381, each of which is owned by Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI). NAI is also the owner of the registered trademark CarnoSyn®

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