Retain

MbAET inhibits the 11b-HSD-1 enzyme both locally and systemically. This means that there is less conversion of cortisone to cortisol. Based upon the studies it appears that in mediating this pathway, it increases immune function and recovery of cells as well. Less cortisol and fat, more lean muscle and positive support to health. Not bad!
Clary Sage: Clary sage is a rather interesting herb that can be standardized for many of its active compounds. In one study it was shown that, as an aroma therapy, it aids in improving stress scores significantly.

Okay, but the really cool effect it has is due to cAMP stimulating value that lasts for several hours. There is a significant similarity between compounds in this interesting herb and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). As most are aware, increased TSH means more fat burning anabolism promoting T-3 production (yes, it acts synergistically with MbAET in this regard…but through different pathways).

The connection here is that the TSH-like effect triggers an enzyme called adenylate cyclase in the thyroid that results in an increase in cAMP activity and subsequently lots of extra T-3 production…naturally. Since there is an increase in cAMP there is an accompanying increase in nitrogen retention. There appears to be some research that supports the belief that increased cAMP results in greater LH release as well.So more muscle and less fat.

p-Tyramine: Tyramine is a naturally occurring compound that is known for its fat burning and metabolic increasing affects. Unfortunately there are some whom have to eat very low tyramine diet due to allergies to the compound itself. However, p-tyromine is an analog that has some interesting effects in regard to lean mass retention.

Mammalian research has shown that p-Tyramine is an effective inhibitor of prolactin release. In males prolactin levels can be a cause of low libido, gyno and some less than interesting female pattern fat deposits. Additionally, severe inhibition of HPTA function is a fact.

Retain has had these reported benefits:

• Lower cortisol levels in muscle tissue
• Significant lean mass retention or addition
• Decreased water retention
• Faster recovery
• Increased strength
• Improved body composition