Geared toward the physically active, Metabolic Enhancer Gold is a synergistic blend of vitamins, minerals, and herbs geared to optimizing the body's metabolism. Oxygen is required by the cells to break down the food molecules within the cell. Cells deprived of oxygen for even a short time will die.
Muscle cells contain the protein myoglobin which also requires oxygen to function.
Additionally, iron is required by the enzymes within the cells. Athletic activity greatly increases oxygen requirements. High protein diets consumed by athletes and fitness conscious individuals increase the body's requirement for this vitamin. B6 is used in the production of antibodies and red blood cells. High protein diets additionally require increased amounts of the lipotropics betaine, choline and inositol to prevent excessive deposits of fat in the liver and product more lecithin.