Sarcomere Sports Nutrition
The Science Board

Sarcomere Sports Nutrition was born by unity of Scientists and athletes looking for real results from sports supplementation and science. Both parties were extremely unsatisfied and disappointed with the current state of the sports nutrition industry. Athletes were being fooled into buying one product after another with claims that were inflated, skewed, or just untrue. Scientists were watching untested substances and products being marketed to the masses, which had no scientific backing for their claims. Nobody wanted to answer the question of, "What Does Science Say?"

Sarcomere Sports Nutrition is committed to helping you improve physical performance and body composition by providing premium, effective, and safe nutritional products. Our products are produced under the most stringent manufacturing guidelines are supported by top-notch scientific research.


Jeffrey R. Stout, Ph.D.

Jeffrey R. Stout, Ph.D. is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratory in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. He received a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University in 1989 and a masters and doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992 and 1995, respectively. In addition, Dr. Stout is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM), Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Stout has conducted and published numerous studies that focus on nutritional intervention on exercise performance, muscle function and body composition in journals such as Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Furthermore, he has edited and co-authored six books on sports nutrition. Dr. Stout serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and is a regular reviewer for journals such as Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise and Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. He has also attended and regularly presented at each NSCA National Conference since 1993 and was recently elected to the NSCA Research Committee. In July 2001, Dr. Stout received the Outstanding Young Investigator of the Year Award from the NSCA. In addition, that year he also won the Editorial Excellence Award from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.


Hector Lopez, M.D., CSCS
Sarcomere Sports Nutrition Advisory Board Hector Lopez

Dr. Lopez is one of the co-founders of Physicians Pioneering Performance, LLCTM™. Clinical interests include: physical medicine and rehabilitation, optimal aging, obesity, and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Lopez has had research experience in the molecular biology of cancer, lipoprotein metabolism, amino acid metabolism (L-Glutamine and BCAA), and effects of manipulating macronutrient composition on athletic performance. Currently, his research interests lie in applying sports/performance nutrition to enhancing the functional capacity and quality of life of patients undergoing rehabilitation with a wide variety of temporary/permanent disability. Dr. Lopez has consulted individuals for bodybuilding, physique enhancement and transformation. Additionally, he has experience in providing integrated training (strength and conditioning), nutritional, and supplementation programs for clients at all levels of fitness, including: junior, collegiate, amateur, and elite/professional athletes. Dr. Lopez is on the board of examiners of the NBFE (National Board of Fitness Examiners), and he is an active member of the ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition).


Carla Sanchez
Carla Sanchez

Carla Sanchez, C.S.C.S and IFBB Pro is the coach of The Performance Ready Fitness & Figure Team and fitness and nutrition coach for the Denver Nuggets Dancers. Carla coaches and advises each Performance Ready athlete through individualized training programs, diet planning, pre-contest preparation and leads ongoing team workouts, camps and seminars. Carla covers every detail to ensure a flawless presentation on stage.

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