When we discuss The Race Club’s supplement Thunderbolt, much is made about its inclusion of ATP. We all love ATP. Our minds, our bodies, science, athletes of all ages, everyone sings the praises of ATP. We’ve got it. Understood. But of course, that’s not the only ingredient in our supplement, and it’s time to provide a little insight as to why Thunderbolt is designed the way it is. This column, we’ll take a deeper look at Tyrosine and what it does for you and your athletic performance.

Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid. It’s also essential for neurotransmitters such as serotonin, epinephrine, nor-epinephrine and dopamine. It also plays a role in regulating the thyroid as well as adrenal and pituitary glands. Without getting too in-depth, it’s pretty clear Tyrosine has a lot going for it, so to speak. But what we are focusing on is what it can do for you during athletic events. We feel it is quite beneficial on both the mental and physical levels.

Some research suggests that Tyrosine supplements can help improve performance when one is under psychological stress. Over time and a high quantity of intense physical exertion, the mind can get worn out. Tyrosine has been reported by athletes to give them a very alert and “fresh” feeling. And that is where we feel you will get the most benefit from this product’s inclusion in Thunderbolt. Sure, being fit from hours a day in the pool is great, and it’s wonderful to have your muscles primed with ATP and ready to race fast, but we all know if the mind isn’t in it, you just won’t get the swim you’re after.

It’s quite simple: Tyrosine has the ability to help raise levels of neurotransmitters in the brain that affect mood. When you feel good, you want to swim, and you want to swim fast.