L-Carnitine is an amino acid that is naturally found in muscle tissue. Although Cardio Surge Energy is formulated using three forms of L-Carnitine with each providing their own benefits, all forms of L-Carnitine deliver set benefits to athletes. Some of these benefits include transporting long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane more efficiently, which improves energy production. L-Carnitine can act as an anti-catabolic agent because of its 'Glycogen Sparing' effect that improves energy production from fatty acids and effectively reduces the need to burn glycogen. There is a strong correlation between muscle L-Carnitine and the activity of the Krebs cycle, a pivotal cycle in carbohydrate metabolism. L-Carnitine lowers the amount of lactate that is formed during intense physical exercise, which improves performance by clearing extra lactic acid from blood and tissue. Additionally, L-Carnitine works to lower ammonia levels by increasing its incorporation into urea, which excretes into urine and creates a protective effect against ammonia poisoning caused by extreme physical activity. L-Carnitine shows a demonstrable increase in peripheral blood supply and capillary dilatation. This can lead to more oxygen absorption and substrate turn over, especially during intense training sessions. L-Carnitine acts as an antioxidant by scavenging free radicals and protects the immune system.

L-Carnosine is an amino acid that is naturally found in skeletal muscle. L-Carnosine supplementation helps to keep the ph in muscles neutral. This effect means that L-Carnosine allows cells to undergo more stress from physical activity while increasing muscle strength, endurance and helping to speed up recovery. L-Carnosine has also been shown to be a powerful anti-oxidant and has very positive action in helping to reverse diseases where glucose uptake is a problem. For athletes, it means that energy reserves can be more quickly called upon during exercise.

The organic compounds L-Citrulline is combined with Malate to create L-Citrulline Malate. First discovered in watermelon, L-Citrulline is turned into L-Arginine and Nitric Oxide in the kidneys, which supports better blood flow throughout the body. By improving circulation, oxygen and nutrient delivery increases, which supports muscle cells better while eliminating toxins such as lactic acid and ammonia. Malate also plays an important role in the cell’s energy production cycle in the body. This allows muscles to continue to exercise with more power and energy during periods of physical activity.

OKG is a salt formed from two molecules of the amino acid Ornithine and one molecule of Alpha-Ketoglutarate. OKG plays a strong role in the oxidation process and allows the body to better burn energy during periods of peak athletic performance. OKG appears to reduce problems athletes normally associate with ammonia build-up caused by the tearing down of muscles in training and competition. In reducing ammonia toxicity, muscles tend to be less sore and OKG may allow faster recovery. Additionally, OKG seems to play a role in amino acid synthesis and protein availability, which supports muscle mass, strength and healthy hormone levels.

The nonessential amino acid L-Tyrosine has received a great deal of attention for its effects on improving nerve function without having ill effects on mood. A natural ingredient found in meat, oatmeal and seafood, L-Tyrosine is said to lower stress hormones while creating an improvement in mental sharpness and awareness. As a result, L-Tyrosine creates an improvement in physical performance. L-Tyrosine has also been used to lower the risks associated with stress and fatigue; two factors that often accompany intense physical training.