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I take a selection of DFH supplements.  Without a doubt, my performance is increased.

DFH is unlike any other supplement manufacturer.  They sell their products to doctors- real doctors who are curing illness and improving life for real people.  DFH products are the finest in the industry.  "Science First" is DFH's mantra.  Why haven't you heard about them before?  Advertising isn't in their budget.  I independently approached DFH, as many others have, to obtain the highest quality supplements. 

  
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DFH Ribo-CarniClear®
Supersaturated Carnitine/Ribose Liquid

What is it?  L-Carnitine is a compound naturally occuring in all foods, but significant amounts are only found in dark meats.  It supports fat transport in the mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of your muscles.  Supplementation of L-carnitine increases the efficiency of fat metabolism and reduces the chances (or prolongs the time until), of becoming hypoglycemic, or bonking.  L-carnitine absorption is increased when taken with phosphatidyl choline.  Ribose is bioavailable energy essential in cellular energy metabolism, and it compliments L-carnitine.  Ribo-CarniClear® should be taken right before exercise.  Vitamins B5 & B12 are also included to further complete the suite of fat metabolism cofactors.  It is not a stimulant.

What does that mean for me?  I can go farther on less food without bonking.  I am producing more energy aerobically and depleting my glycogen stores at a slower rate, therefore preserving crucial energy during races.  It also helps me burn more fat during exercise & racing to get leaner.  Try it... it's noticeable the first long ride you take it on.  This helps, no question.
DFH Q-Avail
Co-enzyme Q10 Supplement

What is it?  CoQ10 is a nutrient that is essential for the body to turn food into energy.  Its role is similar to that of a spark plug in a car engine.  CoQ10 is a nutrient that cyclists use plenty of, and it needs to be replaced.  CoQ10 is found in plant and animal foods, but plentiful amounts cannot be achieved for the elite athlete by those sources.  CoQ10 is found in organ meats, but few of us eat these foods regularly.  Supplementation is crucial.  DFH's CoQ10 is the most bioavailabe on the market.  It also support immune health.

What does that mean for me?  Optimization of energy metabolism.  Take it before exercise.  Also bolsters the immune system.  Go faster, longer.
DFH Phosphatidyl Choline
Dietary Supplement

What is it?  Phosphatidyl choline helps protect the liver against damage from alcohol, pollution, toxins, prescription and over the counter medication, mushroom poisoning, and radiation. Phosphatidyl choline (PC) is one of the most important nutrients to consume daily for optimal health.  As always, DFH's PC is among the most bioavailable in the industry.

What does that mean for me?  It increases the absorption of the very crucial L-Carnitine, and also protects the liver.  Ultimately: go faster, be healthier.
DFH N-Acetyl Cysteine
Dietary Supplement

What is it?  N-Acetyl-Cysteine is an amino acid and a precursor to glutathione, the body’s most powerful antioxidant.  Antioxidants are critically important to recovery, because hard training produces performance-reducing free radicals in the body.  NAC is not present in any popular recovery mixes.  As always, DFH's NAC is among the most bioavailable in the industry.

What does that mean for me?  Recover faster & fully.  Train harder.  Be healthier.
DFH Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid Supreme
Dietary Supplement

What is it?  Another antioxidant, it fights free radicals in the body.  R-Lipoic Acid also is a cofactor in vital energy-producing reactions in the body.  How is Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid different from other R-Lipoic products on the market? R-Lipoic Acid is a highly unstable compound that easily polymerizes into a sticky rubber or glue-like substance if it is not prepared, stored and processed correctly- thus adversely affecting bioavailability.  DFH's form is stable, and the most bioavailable out there.

What does that mean for me?  Recover faster & fully.  Train harder.  Be healthier.  Increased energy efficiency.
DFH High Gamma/Delta Vitamin E
Dietary Supplement

What is it?  A critical antioxidant that has virtually undisputed workout recovery benefits.  It is present in many recovery mixes, but DFH's form is better.  All natural, High Gamma/Delta Vitamin E is the most complete formulation of key vitamin E fractions offering high levels of gamma and delta tocopherol in addition to alpha tocopherol. Numerous studies point to the greater effectiveness of delta and gamma tocopherol fractions versus alpha tocopherol alone.

What does that mean for me?  Recover faster & fully.  Train harder.  Be healthier.

 

     An amazing true story about the powerful efficacy of DFH products - by Ian Ayers

Our bodies are complex beyond our comprehension.  But, thanks to new discoveries and the ability to tie knowledge together with technology, doctors are beginning to understand the chemistry behind some terribly complex problems.  I know a bike racer who, as he aged toward 50, began to notice annoying decreases in performance.  Well, as everyone knows, at some point in our lifespan, we won't be getting faster every year, even with good training.  So, this bike racer, who could be any of us, continued on for several years as his performance declined.  He figured that it was just what happened when you get older.  Most of us at that age would assume that.

But, the performance decreases were occurring more sharply each year, and cycling caused burning pain in his legs during normal riding.  Following a 1 minute effort, it would take up 15 minutes to regain a normal sensation following a 1 minute effort.  He described a constant burn in his legs, even at a 150 watt steady effort, that most would describe as "lactic acid burn." (even thought we know it's not the lactic acid that causes that sensation, anyway)

Six years after noticing the first annoying decrease in performance, the problem was becoming unmanageable and prohibitive to enjoying cycling.  So, he went and saw doctors.  Something was wrong.  He saw dozens and dozens of doctors who did all kinds of tests like blood tests, muscle biopsies, nerve function tests, performance tests, you name it.  None of them found anything or could tell him what was wrong.

Then, he saw a different type of doctor.  A biochemist/nutritionist doctor whose knowledge of bodily chemistry far surpassed standard doctors.  After some very specific tests, the doctor discovered gross imbalances & a lack of key chemicals involved with energy metabolism.  Nutrients that has been depleted from years of hard exercise that slowly decreased when a healthy balanced diet alone didn't replace them.  It was a problem that manifested itself over many years, and could only be described as "mitochondrial impairment."

To cure this problem, the doctor prescribed all-natural supplements.  The supplements all needed to be the most bioavailable so that the recovery would go as quickly as possible.  Topping the long list of supplements were:  DFH Ribo-CarniClear®, DFH Q-Avail, DFH Phosphatidyl Choline, DFH Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid Supreme, and DFH High Gamma/Delta Vitamin E.  Also included were Magnesium Taurate, Creatine, L-Citrulline, and some other natural antioxidants.

Months later, the patient has seen huge performance improvements.  A miracle cure.

Obviously, this story omits many details and explanations about the problem and cure, but it illustrates one very important truth...

Supplemented nutrients help performance.  This case illustrates a rare case of nutritional deficiencies, but all of have deficiencies- even if they're small.  Even if we think we're eating the perfect balanced diet, we can never know if we're deficient in a certain nutrient, which is causing a slight decrease in performance.  How do we know how much better we could perform by taking a full host of supplements known to increase performance?  So many people are so quick to dismiss the idea of supplementation.  Cyclists should keep their body's nutritional stores topped-off.  This is a true story, and DFHs' products work miracles.

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