{"product_id":"aicar-50mg","title":"AICAR (50mg)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAICAR 50mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAICAR (5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide) \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ea..a. “Exercise in a Bottle”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eAICAR\u003c\/strong\u003e is an experimental metabolic compound that activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a key enzyme responsible for regulating cellular energy metabolism. Often described in research as an \u003cem data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eexercise mimetic\u003c\/em\u003e, AICAR has attracted interest for its potential effects on energy utilization, fat metabolism, glucose uptake, and physical endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eKey Research Areas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eAMPK activation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stimulates a major cellular energy-sensing pathway involved in metabolic regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eFat metabolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Research suggests increased fatty acid oxidation, potentially supporting the body's use of fat as an energy source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eGlucose utilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Influences glucose uptake and utilization, particularly in skeletal muscle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eMitochondrial function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has been studied for its potential to promote mitochondrial adaptations associated with energy production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eExercise endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animal studies have demonstrated improvements in endurance-related performance, contributing to its reputation as an exercise mimetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eMetabolic regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigated for its effects on insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and cellular energy balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1465\" class=\"\"\u003eAICAR enters cells and is converted into ZMP, which mimics AMP and activates AMPK. This triggers cellular pathways involved in increasing energy production and shifting metabolism toward energy utilization rather than energy storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eResearch Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eAICAR is particularly interesting in metabolic and performance research because of its potential influence on fat oxidation, glucose metabolism, mitochondrial activity, and endurance-related pathways. It is frequently studied as a tool for understanding how AMPK activation influences cellular energy regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e50mg Vial \u003cbr\u003eFor research use only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vigor Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342394532062,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8022\/4478\/files\/AICAR50mg.png?v=1793489966","url":"https:\/\/vigorsci.com\/products\/aicar-50mg","provider":"Vigor Sciences","version":"1.0","type":"link"}