{"product_id":"performance-essentials","title":"Performance Essentials","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hidden\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext-gen performance supplement: Your daily hybrid blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a product that combines training performance* and recovery**? Our advanced Performance Essentials formula combines extensively researched branded ingredients such as \u003cstrong\u003eCreapure®\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKSM-66 Ashwagandha®\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eOxystorm®\u003c\/strong\u003e with a targeted vitamin and mineral complex - for everyone who wants to perform at their best in the gym, on the field, or during their next run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded: \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ezinc\u003c\/strong\u003e to compensate for the loss of important electrolytes through sweat and optimally support your cognitive functions and muscle function**. This helps you stay capable of performing - even during intense exertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour performance starts with the right nutrient supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 g Creapure® (creatine monohydrate)\u003c\/strong\u003e per serving for greater performance during intense, short-term exertion*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolyte balance\u003c\/strong\u003e through magnesium during sweating**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600 mg KSM-66 Ashwagandha®\u003c\/strong\u003e for standardized adaptogen power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxystorm® (amaranth extract)\u003c\/strong\u003e provides approximately 60–100× more nitrates than beetroot juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to the reduction of fatigue and to normal muscle function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for sports \u0026amp; heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e For everyone who regularly works up a sweat - whether during workouts or on hot days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily intake\u003c\/strong\u003e for sustained effects - no pre-workout crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean:\u003c\/strong\u003e free from artificial colors or fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Creatine increases physical performance during high-speed strength training as part of short-term, intense physical activity when taken daily at a dose of 3 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance. Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNitrate booster comparison - Oxystorm® (Performance Essentials) vs. beetroot juice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOxystorm® (1 g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(Performance Essentials)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeetroot juice (100 ml)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandardized to 9%\u003cbr\u003e90 mg per serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e~80 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxalates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 1–10 mg\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eNo significant burden\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e~40 mg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 5 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~35–40 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g sugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8–10 g sugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral \/ slightly bitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthy taste\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(often disliked for its taste)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditives \/ purity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandardized, controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable depending on origin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Excessive oxalic acid intake can increase the risk of kidney stones and bind minerals such as calcium and magnesium. The oxalic acid content in beetroot juice is comparatively \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOxystorm® is many times higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eWho are the Performance Essentials suitable for?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor strength athletes, endurance athletes, and ambitious fitness enthusiasts who want to specifically support both their performance and their fatigue - whether during building, competition, or everyday phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eWhen is the best time to take Performance Essentials?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily intake is ideal – regardless of training – to continuously replenish stores such as creatine and nitrate. You can take it in the morning, before training, or as part of your recovery routine in the evening. For the optimal effects of ashwagandha and magnesium, splitting the intake into two servings, with one serving before bedtime, is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Performance Essentials from classic pre-workout boosters?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance Essentials do not work short-term through stimulants, but are based on long-term support from functional ingredients with scientifically established mechanisms of action – including creatine, ashwagandha, and nitrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eWhy was Strong with spinach extract replaced by Performance Essentials?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo focus on people who engage in sports generally, including both strength and endurance training, the formulation of Strong was revised as part of the rebranding. Oxystorm® has been added to provide a standardized, higher concentration of nitrates compared with conventional spinach extract. Together with iron, it can support oxygen transport in the body and the formation of red blood cells. Ecdysterone from spinach extract has also been included in the WADA Monitoring Program since 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eIs the product also suitable for endurance athletes?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When sweating, the body loses important electrolytes such as zinc and magnesium, which are essential for nerve function and muscle activity. Performance Essentials have been specifically supplemented with these minerals to help compensate for such losses. In addition, iron and the nitrates from Oxystorm® may support oxygen utilization – particularly relevant for endurance sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eWhat amount of nitrates from beetroot juice is equivalent to one serving of Performance Essentials?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxystorm® is a highly concentrated nitrate source, approximately 60–100× more potent than beetroot juice. The nitrate content of one serving is equivalent to approximately 100 ml of beetroot juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eWhy is ashwagandha included?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is a nightshade plant that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. The branded ingredient KSM-66 contains a particularly high concentration of bioactive withanolides, which, according to current evidence, may have positive effects on athletic performance, sleep, and stress perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__ItemWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Faq__Question\"\u003eCan I take creatine long-term?\u003cspan class=\"Faq__Icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__AnswerWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Faq__Answer Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, taking 3–5 g of creatine daily on a long-term basis is considered safe and effective for healthy adults. A loading phase is not strictly necessary. 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