CARLSBAD, Calif., March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
CarnoSyn® Brands, a division of Natural Alternatives
International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), and one of the world's
leading sports performance ingredients, has partnered with TEST
Football Academy for the third year in a row to fuel NFL hopefuls
in their preparation for the combine and their respective
collegiate pro days. Several new Team CarnoSyn® athletes
made their mark at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.
TEST Football Academy is one of the nation's top authorities in
preparing college football players for the biggest job interview of
their lives at the NFL Combine. The 2020 class consisted of 56
athletes—the largest class ever—who underwent an intensive 45-day
program, which included a strict training, nutrition, and
supplementation regimen, incorporating daily doses of both
CarnoSyn® instant release and SR CarnoSyn®
sustained release beta-alanine, via Kaged Muscle's line of
products.
The most powerful transformations in TEST's 21-year history have
been realized in the past three years, which are strongly
attributed to the supplementation with CarnoSyn® and SR
CarnoSyn®. In just 45 days, the 2020 TEST Combine class
of 56 have undergone a metamorphosis—46 of which have resulted in a
total fat loss of 216 pounds and a total lean body mass (LBM) gain
of 257 pounds—for a total body composition swing of 473 pounds. Of
the 46 athletes post-tested to date, this averaged 4.7 pounds of
fat loss and 5.6 pounds of LBM gain, with an average total swing of
10.3 pounds. In terms of performance increases, TEST athletes have
achieved an average increase of 2.5 inches on the vertical leap, 6
inches on the broad jump, 6 reps on the 225 bench press, and
decreased 40 yard dash times by .17 seconds.
"We are very proud of the results of our partnership with TEST
and Kaged Muscle®—the athlete before and after photos
provide a robust case study on how a well-designed training and
supplementation program can truly transform the body," said
Ken Wolf, President and COO for
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. "NAI has invested heavily
in scientific research and stringent quality control over the years
and the hard work has paid off. CarnoSyn® is the only
beta-alanine that has successfully obtained NDI and self-affirmed
GRAS status. Our growing list of awards and certifications, such as
the 2019 Sports Nutrition Ingredient of the Year award from
NutraIngredients-USA, have helped
to establish CarnoSyn® as a trusted brand and the only
choice for tested, patented, and pure beta-alanine. We look forward
to watching our sponsored athletes achieve their professional
football dreams over the coming year."
Kevin Dunn, TEST Football Academy
Owner and CEO stated, "We are thrilled to continue our partnership
with CarnoSyn® and Kaged Muscle®, who offer
proven and banned substance-free products recognized by Informed
Sport, Informed Choice, and Aegis Shield, which solidifies the fact
that we're providing the very best supplementation program
available for our players that guarantees quality, potency and
purity. Only CarnoSyn® offers the patented,
non-adulterated version of beta-alanine which accelerates muscle
growth, increases strength and endurance by buffering lactic acid.
We can't risk using sub-standard products when so much is on the
line for these athletes—those trying to go pro and every high
school and college athlete competing for an athletic
scholarship."
"Every year we are blown away with the results of the TEST
athletes," said Brian Rand, Chief
Innovation Officer at Kaged Muscle®. "Not only can you
visually see the muscle gains and fat loss, the athletes also
experienced significant improvements on the field in speed,
agility, endurance and strength by following an intense training
protocol combined with premium supplements. Each athlete
supercharged their performance by taking Kaged
Muscle®'s pre-workout,
Pre-Kaged®, our intra-workout, In-Kaged®, and
Re-Kaged®, our post-workout, providing 3.2g of patented
CarnoSyn® beta-alanine. The athletes maximized their
beta-alanine levels by stacking with our standalone sustained
release SR CarnoSyn® tablets and supplementing multiple
times per day, leading to a total daily dosage of 9.6-11.2g of
CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® combined. It's
important that athletes fuel their bodies with proven ingredients
backed by science and why Kaged Muscle® only uses
CarnoSyn® beta-alanine in our premium supplements."
As part of the partnership, CarnoSyn® Brands is
sponsoring three players from the 2020 TEST NFL Combine class and
continued sponsorship of one player from the 2019 TEST class,
chronicling their inspirational journeys to build brand awareness
and foster education on the efficacious loading and dosing of
CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® beta-alanine. The
proven performance is evident by the before and after photos and
the NFL Combine performance.
Introducing the 2020 Team
CarnoSyn® Roster:
Nate Stanley, Quarterback for
Iowa Hawkeyes
(2020 TEST Combine Class Transformation: Fat Loss – 23
pounds, LBM Gain – 10 pounds, Total Swing—33 pounds)
At 6-4 and 240 pounds, Nate Stanley
is the prototypical NFL quarterback with a strong arm and big
frame. Stanley was a rock for the Hawkeyes offense, starting all 39
games in his final three seasons at Iowa. He ranks second all-time in Hawkeyes
history for touchdown passes (68) and career passing yards (8,302).
He was a proven winner in his biggest games, going 3-0 in three
bowl games.
Stanley's NFL Combine performance was highlighted by a 4.81
official 40 yard dash, setting a personal record that was nearly 2
tenths faster than his day one 40 time at TEST. Next up is his Pro
Day at Iowa on March 23rd. Stanley is expected to be
a mid-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Kyle Murphy, Offensive Lineman
for Rhode Island Rams
(2020 TEST Combine Class Transformation: LBM Gain – 13
pounds)
Kyle Murphy is a versatile offensive
line prospect. Murphy, a team captain at Rhode Island, was named second team Associated
Press All-American and received first team All-Colonial Athletic
Association honors after starting 12 games at left tackle as a
senior. The 6-3, 316-pound Murphy anchored an offensive line that
allowed just 2.17 sacks per game despite his team averaging a
league-high 42 pass attempts per game.
Murphy's performance at the NFL Combine likely intrigued teams
looking at adding quality depth to their roster. He checked the box
at every combine drill and dominated his positional work displaying
a huge upside to all 32 teams, especially coming from the FCS
conference. He is expected to participate in his Pro Day at
Rhode Island on March 25th. Murphy is projected to be
a Day 3 5-7 round selection at the 2020 NFL Draft.
Myles Hartsfield, Safety for
Ole Miss Rebels
(2020 TEST Combine Class Transformation: Fat Loss – 9.5
pounds, LBM Gain – 6.5 pounds, Total Swing—16 pounds)
Myles Hartsfield was a four-year
starter at Ole Miss, alternating
between cornerback and free safety over 48 collegiate games. As a
senior in 2019 he matched his 2018 season with 41 tackles. He also
compiled 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack and an interception.
Hartsfield trained with TEST every off season.
Despite not receiving an invitation to the NFL Combine,
Hartsfield's Pro Day testing numbers will likely be among the top 5
in every event. He will have a chance to showcase his talents at
the Ole Miss Pro Day on March
25th.
Tuzar Skipper, Linebacker for Pittsburgh Steelers
(2019 TEST Combine Class Transformation: Fat Loss – 3.7
pounds, LBM Gain – 12.6 pounds, Total Swing—16.3 pounds)
A defensive end out of the University of
Toledo in 2019, Skipper racked up 60 tackles, 8.5 sacks and
11.5 tackles for loss en route to third-team All-MAC honors. While
preparing for his Pro Day at TEST Football Academy in 2019, Skipper
began supplementing with CarnoSyn® beta-alanine. At UT's Pro Day in
March, Skipper put up an astonishing 30 reps on the bench press—a
total which would've ranked second among all edge defenders at the
2019 NFL Combine. He supplemented that spectacular feat of strength
with a 10-foot-7 broad jump.
Skipper was initially an undrafted free agent for the Steelers
who made Pittsburgh's 53-man
roster coming out of camp, but was waived shortly prior to their
first regular-season game. The New York Giants proceeded to
poach him off waivers, and he totaled 3 tackles and a half sack
over his six games on their active roster. He was moved to their
practice squad in late October, and the Steelers snatched him back
to their own active roster, signing a two-year contract and
cementing Skipper's future in the NFL.
About CarnoSyn® Brands:
CarnoSyn® Brands feature two clinically studied,
patented ingredients available exclusively from Natural
Alternatives International, Inc.: CarnoSyn® instant
release beta-alanine and SR CarnoSyn® sustained
release beta-alanine. In 2019, CarnoSyn® beta-alanine
successfully obtained NDI status from the FDA. In the sports
nutrition segment, both ingredients are well known to deliver
benefits for athletic performance: Increased strength, enhanced
endurance, faster recovery and greater mental focus.
SR CarnoSyn® is an advanced delivery form of
CarnoSyn®, which delivers higher dosing levels of
beta-alanine, and is proven to provide benefits for both wellness
and healthy aging. In 2017, SR CarnoSyn® was determined
to be safe through independent scientific procedures, thus
satisfying the technical element of the Generally Recognized as
Safe (GRAS) determination. The GRAS affirmation allows NAI to
broaden their product offerings beyond the sports nutrition space
and focus on the dietary supplement and food and beverage
industries, including medical and other fortified food
products.
About NAI:
NAI, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, is a leading formulator,
manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements and provides
strategic partnering services to its customers. NAI's comprehensive
partnership approach offers a wide range of innovative nutritional
products and services to our clients including: scientific
research, clinical studies, proprietary ingredients,
customer-specific nutritional product formulation, product testing
and evaluation, marketing management and support, packaging and
delivery system design, regulatory review and international product
registration assistance. For more information about NAI, please
visit www.nai-online.com.
About TEST Football Academy:
TEST Football Academy has been training football players at all
levels since 1999. Over that tenure, they have assembled the most
experienced, world class team ever to prepare collegiate NFL
prospects for the NFL Combine and Pro Days. They also work with
youth and high school athletes, helping competitors of all ages get
to the next level.
TEST Football Academy is the result of Owner and CEO,
Kevin Dunn, Director of Football
Operations, Geir Gudmundsen and a
team professionals with over a century of collective experience,
having worked with nearly 400 pro athlete hopefuls over two
decades, with a success rate of over 250 athletes who have gone on
to play professional football. In a savage pursuit of mastering the
details, they have partnered up with 4X Olympic Sprint Medalist and
NBC Sports Analyst Ato Boldon for
intensive 40 yard dash work and Absolute Nutrition Solutions Owner,
Lauren Dunn, who provides all the
nutrition tools necessary to fuel the athlete's transformations.
Offensive coordinator & quarterback coach Tony Racioppi, has also quickly become one of
the most sought out quarterback coaches in the country that
includes a resume as a lead coach for the Manning Passing Camp for
the past 7 years with 23 current professional quarterback's and 24
current D1 quarterback's. Finally, Robert
Price from Elite Minds (former Sports Psychologist with the
NY Giants) helps players master their interview prep and the mental
side of peak performance. Collectively, they prepare players for
the NFL Combine, Pro Days and help to extend NFL careers with
consistent follow-up and coaching in the off season year after
year. No longer does an athlete have to accept one trainer when
they can have an entire team of experts supporting them on the most
important journey of their lives with the potential to earn
generational income.
About Kaged Muscle:
Kaged Muscle® is an award winning, ultra-premium sports
nutrition line and lifestyle brand, created to help athletes and
fitness enthusiasts of all levels reach their transformation goals.
Headquartered in Huntington Beach,
California, KM is a rapidly growing producer of innovative,
high-quality products in the sports nutrition category. Earning top
accolades in 2017 and 2018 for their flagship products,
Pre-Kaged®, In-Kaged® and Kasein®,
from sports nutrition retail giants Bodybuilding.com, GNC and
Vitamin Shoppe, KM's award-winning line has quickly become an
industry leader for clean, premium quality products and the brand
consumers can trust.
Formulated with research-backed premium quality and patented
ingredients, each and every KM product undergoes rigorous in-lab
development and testing as well as real-world use in the gym by top
athletes, to ensure their quality and effectiveness. KM's
commitment to providing athletes of all levels with premium, safe,
science-backed sports nutrition products sets the brand apart from
many of its competitors. The comprehensive line of sports nutrition
products is third party tested for purity and potency, contains no
artificial colors or flavors, no synthetic caffeine, fermented and
vegan-sourced amino acids, and is certified free of banned
substances by Informed-Choice and Informed-Sport. In addition
to offering premium quality products, KM also provides consumers
with an array of powerful resources, including hundreds of
articles, videos and online trainers, to help educate and guide
them on their journey to better health and performance.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
that are not historical facts and information. These statements
represent our intentions, expectations and beliefs concerning
future events, including, among other things, our future revenue
profits and financial condition, our ability to maintain our
patents, generate revenues from the commercialization of our
patents and trademarks, secure compliance with our intellectual
property rights, and develop, maintain or increase sales to new and
existing customers, as well as future economic conditions and the
impact of such conditions on our business. We wish to caution
readers that these statements involve risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results and outcomes for future periods to
differ materially from any forward-looking statement or views
expressed herein. NAI's financial performance and the
forward-looking statements contained herein are further qualified
by other risks, including those set forth from time to time in the
documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
CONTACT:
Renee Michaelson,
CarnoSyn® Marketing Manager, Natural Alternatives
International, Inc., at 760-736-7700 or info@nai-online.com.
Websites: https://carnosyn.com/ and http://www.srcarnosyn.com/
and http://www.nai-online.com
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