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Glucose Disposal Agent (GDA)

Contains 90 Capsules

5% Nutrition Core GDA is an advanced glucose disposal agent that puts excess carbohydrates to work for you. It drives them into your muscles for more training energy and increased cell volume. Core GDA makes the most of those extra carbohydrates!
Glucose Disposal Agent (GDA)
$29.99

Description

Carbohydrates are important yet controversial

Why? Because if you consume too many carbs, they are stored as body fat. You can thank insulin for that. When the average lifter eats a lot of carbs, their body responds by secreting insulin. Depending on how many carbs are being ingested, this results in either mass gains or fat storage. Eat enough to meet the body’s energy needs without problems. Eat more than the body requires, and that’s when the problems begin.

The reason is that insulin is a “double-edged sword”. Of course, it’s productive for muscle building (among other functions, it promotes the uptake of amino acids and glucose). Yet, as we have seen, it has the negative function of promoting fat storage.

How can this dilemma be prevented? Easy - add 5% Nutrition Core GDA to your supplement arsenal! This exceptional Glucose Disposal Agent makes the most of carbohydrates by making them work productively. That’s because 5% Core GDA assists in transporting glucose into the muscle cells where they will be stored as glycogen. This means more training energy. It also means bigger pumps because carbs pull water into the muscles. Plus it means those excess carbs won’t be stored as fat.

5% Core GDA should be taken with the two heaviest carb meals of the day. It goes without saying that Core GDA is a perfect example of 5% innovation. Lifters looking for a cutting-edge glucose disposal agent do not need to look any further, 5% Nutrition Core GDA is it!

INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN

Chromium – 400 mcg

Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate glucose metabolism and promotes normal insulin function.

Berberine Hydrochloride – 500 mg

This is Core GDA’s stand-out ingredient. Berberine is considered one of the most popular and effective glucose utilization ingredients. It occurs naturally in plants such as barberry, turmeric, goldthread, goldenseal, Oregon grape, and greater celandine. Like most herbs, it has been used in Chinese and Ayurveda for centuries. Berberine has been shown to help maintain normal glycemic levels in the body. It also improves insulin sensitivity, which enhances glucose absorption into muscle cells.

Gymnema Sylvestre Extract – 350 mg

Gymnema is a shrub native to India, Africa, and Australia. The leaves have been used extensively in traditional therapies. The active ingredient found in Gymnema is a group of compounds known as gymnemic acids. This compound helps inhibit the absorption of sugar. Gymnema helps prevent glucose from being stored as fat. In addition, it helps your muscles make productive use of glucose, meaning primarily ATP energy for muscular performance.(1)

Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Powder – 300 mg

There are two types of cinnamon: common cassia cinnamon and less common Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon has a milder taste and smell and has several nutritional benefits that cassia does not have. These include antioxidant properties, cholesterol-fighting benefits, and an improved insulin response. Avoiding insulin spikes reduces the chances of excess glucose being stored as body fat.(2)

Banaba Extract – 250 mg

This herb is a potent glucose disposal agent that increases glucose delivery to the muscles. This, of course, means more training energy. It also improves insulin sensitivity.(3)

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) – 200 mg

ALA is an antioxidant that is involved in the process of breaking down carbohydrates to be used as energy. It may also improve insulin sensitivity. This means the body makes more efficient use of carbohydrates.(4)

Vanadium – 10 mg

Vanadium is an essential mineral shown to imitate or mimic insulin’s effects, such as stimulating glucose uptake.

Of course, 5% Nutrition gives a whole new meaning to the concept of a “Core” product line. Those other companies give lifters a single ingredient - we give lifters formulas that work!

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Supplement Facts

  • USA
Serving Size: 3 Capsules Servings Per Container: 30
Per Serving % Daily Value

Chromium (as chromium chloride) 400 mg 1143%

Berberine Hydrochloride (Berberis aristata)(root, stem & bark) 500 mg **
Gymnema Sylvestre Extract 4:1 (leaves) 350 mg **
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Powder (Cinnamomum verum) 300 mg **
Banaba Extract (Lagerstroemia speciosa)(leaves) 250 mg **
Alpha Lipoic Acid 200 mg **
Vanadium (as Vanadyl sulfate) 10 mg **

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value (DV) not established
Other Ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Rice Powder, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the suggested directions for using Core GDA?

    As a dietary supplement, for maximum results, take 1 serving (3 capsules) by mouth with your two highest carbohydrate meals of the day. Core GDA should not be taken in the absence of carbohydrates.

  • Why is Core GDA the best product within its category on the market?

    Core GDA is the best GDA on the market because it features a generously dosed synergistic combination of effective ingredients. Unlike other “Core” products, 5% Nutrition Core Series not only features a primary ingredient but also includes supporting ingredients, making our Core line the most comprehensive on the market.

  • What is the optimal training style for people taking Core GDA?

    Core GDA will work with any resistance-based exercise or endurance-based training style. It is ideal for workouts using medium volume and 70-75% 1RM for reps in the 8-12 range. Keep rest between sets to 30 seconds. As a beginner, you should focus on compound exercises and increasing the weight used by 10% every two weeks.

  • What 5% Nutrition® products can I stack with Core GDA?

    Core GDA can be stacked with any 5% Nutrition product, especially Real Carbs, Real Carbs Rice, and Real Carbs + Protein.

  • Who can take Core GDA?

    Anyone 18 years of age and older.

  • Do I need to cycle Core GDA?

    No, Core GDA does not need to be cycled.

  • What are the Core GDA capsules made from?

    Rice Powder, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

References

  1. Kanetkar, P., Singhal, R., & Kamat, M. (2007). Gymnema sylvestre: A Memoir. Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition, 41(2), 77–81. https://doi.org/
  2. Health Benefits Ceylon Cinnamon. https://www.webmd.com/
  3. Judy, W., Hari, S., Stogsdill, W., Judy, J., Naguib, Y. and Passwater, R. (2003). Antidiabetic activity of a standardized extract (Glucosol™) from Lagerstroemia speciosa leaves in Type II diabetics. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 87(1), pp.115-117.
  4. Shay, K. P., Moreau, R. F., Smith, E. J., Smith, A. R., & Hagen, T. M. (2009, October). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Product Warnings

Not intended for persons under the age of 18. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a health care professional prior to consumption if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including but not limited to: diabetes, high or low blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney disease, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke or are taking any prescription medication.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and with lid tightly secured.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
 WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.