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  Glucuronolactone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring chemical compound produced by the metabolization of glucose in the human liver.
Glucuronolactone has been shown to improve memory retention and concentration and act as an antidepressant and stimulant.
Most of these drinks contain caffeine, but glucuronolactone is included because it is purported to fight fatigue and provide a sense of well-being.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glucuronolactone   (201 words)

  
 Glucuronolactone information : by Ray Sahelian, M.D.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Glucuronolactone information : by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Glucuronolactone by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Glucuronolactone is a popular ingredient in energy drinks.
Following a pretreatment 30-min drive and at the beginning of a 30-min break, participants were given double-blind 250-ml energy drink (containing sucrose, glucose, 80-mg caffeine, taurine, glucuronolactone and vitamins) vs. a control drink with the same volume and same taste but without caffeine, taurine and glucuronolactone.
The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink, which includes taurine, glucuronolactone, and caffeine amongst the ingredients, were examined over 3 studies in a total of 36 volunteers.
www.raysahelian.com /glucuronolactone.html   (374 words)

  
 Athletes.com - Glucuronolactone Info And Products! Full Glucuronolactone Guide!
Glucuronolactone (glucuronic acid lactone) is a natural metabolite found in the body.
Because Glucuronolactone was used as a drug during the Vietnam conflict to supply energy and feelings of well being to soldiers in combat, it was believed widely that Glucuronolactone was developed by the United States Government.
Because Glucuronolactone is naturally occurring, this claim is false and no evidence exists to support this claim.
www.athletes.com /store/glucur.html   (280 words)

  
 Glucuronolactone
Glucuronolactone is a popular ingredient in energy drinks.
I was not able to find a human study that evaluated the effects of glucuronolactone on mood or energy when provided just by itself.
Basically, Glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring human metabolite formed from Glucose, so we can discount the bizarre Vietnam LSD Jacob's Ladder style connotations.
www.niftygeek.com /energy-drinks/ingredient-details.php?iid=5   (394 words)

  
 Latest Breaking Health News & Information: Applesforhealth.com
Glucuronolactone is produced in the human liver and helps detox the body while one's metabolism is raised by the accompanying B vitamins and taurine.
Guarana is derived from a South American plant that grows wild in the Amazon and purportedly enhances sex drive and prolongs the effect of caffeine on the body.
Taurine, caffeine, B vitamins, glucuronolactone, and ginseng are among the drink's active ingredients.
www.applesforhealth.com /GlobalHealth/ged3.html   (1152 words)

  
 ACSH > Health Issues >
The point of course is that the benefits or risks of a food or beverage are determined by the specific properties of its components, not by the number of syllables in their names.
Glucuronolactone is an ominous-sounding synthetic compound, so it was a natural target for the orange juice TV campaign, especially given the ridiculous e-mail that circulates about it.
Glucuronolactone can be found in the body as a natural product of glucose metabolism and the amount found in a can of Red Bull is unlikely to have any negative effect.
www.acsh.org /healthissues/newsID.1181/healthissue_detail.asp   (1481 words)

  
 Healthy eating: Are energy drinks safe: iVillage
They discovered that among a group of endurance athletes, those who had an energy drink containing taurine and glucuronolactone improved their performance, compared to those subjects who had energy drinks without caffeine, taurine or glucuronolactone.
Glucuronolactone, like taurine, is supposed to detoxify the body.
The SCF has determined that the body can cope with small quantities of glucuronolactone, but since the levels are much higher in energy drinks, the SCF has no position on this substance’s safety in energy drinks.
www.ivillage.co.uk /print/0,9688,178585,00.html   (666 words)

  
 Analysis of Glucuronolactone and Glucuronic...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Glucuronolactone and glucuronic acid in drug formulations and beverages are determined as 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone (PMP) derivatives using high-performance liquid chromatography.
Intra-ester linkage (i.e., the lactone of glucuronolactone) is spontaneously hydrolyzed to free-acid form and is analyzed as the PMP derivative of glucuronic acid.
The present method satisfies the requirements for routine analysis in the quality control of drug formulations containing glucuronolactone or glucuronic acid.
www.j-chrom-sci.com /abstracts/1998/july/367kak.htm   (164 words)

  
 Athletes.com - Shawn Wells - Glucuronolactone And The Athlete.
One place to extrapolate data from is a long-term study of glucuronolactone therapy in chronic carriers of the typhoid organism.
Tamura, S., "Effects of Glucuronolactone and the Other Carbohydrates on the Biochemical Changes Produced in the Living Body of Rats by Hard Exercise," Jpn J Pharmacol 18.1 (1968) : 30-8.
Lack of effect of dietary supplements of glucuronic acid and glucuronolactone on longevity of the rat.
www.athletes.com /fun/jrod15.htm   (2489 words)

  
 The Beverage Works, Inc. - Red Bull Energy Drink Ingredients
It provides the body with taurine, glucuronolactone and caffeine, plus important vitamins and carbohydrates: a unique composition that had never been tried before.
Taurine is a conditionally essential amino acid, which naturally occurs in the body.
Glucuronolactone is a substance found in the body which accelerates the elimination of both endogenic and exogenic noxae (harmful substances).
www.thebeverageworks.com /ingredients.htm   (217 words)

  
 POWER HORSE - Significance - Overview - Energy Drink, The Energy Culture | www.power-horse.com
Glucuronolactone can be found in flora as well as in the animal world.
A Japanese team of researchers has found the protective effect of glucuronolactone on liver cells of fatty liver.
Glucuronolactone is applied for patients with liver disorders (also in case of alcohol abuse), and has a generally detoxifying effect (on both endogenous and exogenous substances).
www.power-horse.com /energydrinkfacts/ingredients/significance   (131 words)

  
 1Fast400 Glucuronolactone Powder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring metabolite of glucose.
Studies show that Glucuronolactone provides an immediate energy boost, and can help improve immediate recall and decrease reaction time.
It also helps to purge harmful toxins from the body and increase subjective alertness.
www.beyondmuscle.com /p2344_Glucuronolactone_Powder_1Fast400.html   (65 words)

  
 Red Bull Ingredients | Ford Distributing, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
One can of Red Bull®; Energy Drink contains 600 mg of glucuronolactone.
Glucuronolactone is a carbohydrate, a kind of sugar.
It is occurs naturally in our bodies where it is produced from glucose.
www.forddist.com /html/aboutRB/ingredients.htm   (277 words)

  
 Energy drink’s popularity rises - The Brown and White
Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in the testes of bulls that can be manufactured synthetically.
It has a detoxifying effect, acts as a metabolic transmitter and strengthens cardiac contractility.
Glucuronolactone is a substance that detoxifies by eliminating harmful substances in the body.
www.bw.lehigh.edu /story.asp?ID=14283   (514 words)

  
 Red Bull Energy Drink   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Brand Overview: Red Bull is a utility drink to be taken against mental or physical weariness or exhaustion.
Red Bull combines two natural substances and important metabolic transmitters - the amino acid taurine and the glucuronolactone - with stimulating caffeine, vitamins and the energy provided by carbohydrates.
Ingredients: carbonated water, sucrose, glucose, sodium citrate, taurine, glucuronolactone, caffeine, inositol, niacin, D-pantothenol, pyridoxine HCL, vitamin B12, artificial flavours, colors
www.oxygenpartybar.com /Products/RedBull.htm   (89 words)

  
 Global Energy Drinks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Many taste like sugared-down vitamin juice, but some are excellent and addicting - in both taste and effect.
Active ingredients include guarana, caffeine, taurine, glucuronolactone, and B vitamins.
DT is produced by Virgin Atlantic Airlines, and comes in blue, green and purple "flavors."
www.newsmax.com /archives/articles/2001/6/14/121043.shtml   (1155 words)

  
 Welcome to the Pollen Burst Scientific Website
Pollen Burst also contains Pollen Extracts, Green tea Extracts, Glucuronolactones and B Vitamins.
Glucuronolactone has been clinically proven to reduce sleepiness and sleep-related driving incidents under conditions of afternoon monotonous driving following sleep restriction the night before.1 It is widely known to improve mental performance, reaction time, concentration and memory.2,3,4
A Complete Monograph of for GliSODin with further descriptions of its ingredients and their benefits can be found by clicking here.
www.burstscience.com /ingredients.htm   (1650 words)

  
 Bulk Nutrition - Omega Sports Cre-Ethyl THUNDER at discount prices! (Creatine)
The unique properties of glycerin will force the uptake and utilization of the most powerful ergogenic advancement since legal steroids, CEE.
Glucuronolactone is a potent glucose metabolite; a form of glucuronic acid.
Utilized by intensely exercising individuals, glucuronolactone has been shown to increase exercise capacity, reduce required rest times between sets, and magnifies a sense of well being.
www.bulknutrition.com /p1904_Cre-Ethyl_THUNDER_Omega_Sports.html   (651 words)

  
 DYMATIZE - XPAND Nitric Oxide Reactor Supplements Supplement Facts Sports Nutrition - BodyConcept.com
Xpansion Matrix: Glycocyamine, Glucuronolactone, L-Citrulline, Guanidinopropionic Acid, MCT's (Medium Chain Trigylcerides), Vincamine 99%, Silicon Dioxide.
Xpansion Matrix (Glycocyamine, Glucuronolactone, L-Citruline, Guanidinopropionic Acid, MCT's (Medium Chain Tryglycerides), Vinpocetine (99%), Vincamine (99%), Silicon Dioxide).
Xpansion Matrix: Glycocyamine, Glucuronolactone, L-Citrulline, Guanidinopropionic Acid, MCT's (Medium Chain Triglycerides), Vinpocetine (99%), Vincamine (99%), Silicon Dioxide.
www.bodyconcept.com /family/1320/supplement_facts.html   (331 words)

  
 Any Red Bull Drinkers?? (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
>Glucuronolactone was first used in the Vietnam conflict to boost morale
>That was in 1973 and Glucuronolactone is still banned for commercial
>safety of Glucuronolactone is currently under review in at least three major
www.realitycheck.org.au.cob-web.org:8888 /webboard/messages/2935.htm   (233 words)

  
 A Can of Bull? Do Energy Drinks Really Provide a Source of Energy? - Biochemical Information - Case Study Collection - ...
What it does: It is a normal human metabolic byproduct formed from glucose.
Glucuronolactone is found in connective tissue in animals.
What it does: Aids in muscle building and maintenance.
www.sciencecases.org /energy_drinks/energy_drinks5.asp   (619 words)

  
 Bulk Nutrition - 1Fast400 Glucuronolactone Powder at discount prices! (Bulk Wellness Powders)
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 Viper Extreme | Energy drink to boost your physical workout
A stimulant version* of our best selling energy drink, Viper.
This advanced formula contains a whole host of exciting and innovative nutrients: L-Carnitine, taurine, glucuronolactone, bitter orange peel, potassium and magnesium gluconate, together with high levels of caffeine.
All designed to improve mental performance and boost energy levels, you will feel this extreme version work within 15 minutes of consuming the great tasting energy drink.
www.maximuscle.com /viperextreme   (430 words)

  
 Jetset Energy - Nutrition Facts & Ingredients, BevNET.com Review
Nutrition Facts: Serving sie: 1 can; Amount per serving: Calories: 0; Fat: 0g; Sodium: 90g; Total carbohydrates: 0g; Fiber: 0g; Sugars: 0g; Protein: 0g; Niacin: 100%; Vitamin B12: 80%; Vitamin B12: 50%; Taurine: 1000mg; Inositol: 25mg; Ginseng: 250%; Riboflavin: 80%; Glucuronolactone: 50mg; Guarana: 25mg
Ingredients: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, glucose, citric acid, taurine, caffeine, guarana, natural and artificial flavors, inositol, glucuronolactone, ginseng, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, niacinamide, caramel color, pyridoxine HCL, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin B12
Ingredients: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, glucose, citric acid, taurine, caffeine, guarana, natural and artificial flavors, inositol, glucuronolactone, ginseng, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, niacinamide, caramel color, yellow #6, pyridoxine HCL, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin B12
www.bevnet.com /reviews/jetset/facts.asp   (341 words)

  
 Glucuronolactone Nutrition Index (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
See the products that have Glucuronolactone as an ingredients.
Glucuronolactone is not available over-the-counter in Canada, England, Germany and France and of course here at Nutricraze.com.
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www.1for1.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Glucuronolactone-n-83.html   (686 words)

  
 Source Burn2 - 12 Pack - BeveragesDirect.com Online Ordering
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Ingredients: Carbonated water, sugar, dextrose, taurine, citric acid, NITROUS Malate (DiArginine Malate), natural flavor, ENDURLAC (Glucuronolactone), monopotassium phosphate, guarana seed extract, caffeine, panax ginseng root extract, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopheryl acetate, pyridoxine hcl, riboflavin, yellow #5, beta-carotene (color), cyanocobalamin
Airforce Nutrisoda - Radiant - pomegranate flberry - 12 pack
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