Category Archives: Sport Supplement Reviews

Joint Pain? Try Glucosamine and Chondroitin because…

We all experience joint pain from time to time. Sometimes it may be the way we slept, the career path we have or pain from a twist or injury. This can be very frustrating and restrict your day to day tasks. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease which is the loss of cartilage and inflammation of synovial membrane. 

The common treatment is with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), while another route is the treatment with a joint support like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and Omega-3 fatty acids which is a very promising approach. Some formula’s may work faster than others based upon dosage and quality, I find Species’ Nutrition’s product arthrolyze the fastest acting with best results. Some clinical studies have shown this treatment to be more effective at reducing the OA symptoms. This is made possible by 2 means: 1) As components of synovial fluid and cartilage, this stimulates the anabolic process of the cartilage metabolism. 2) the anti-inflammatory effect of this treatment can delay the catabolic process or breakdown in the cartilage. This means a delay in the destruction of the connective tissue and this may help regenerate the joint’s structure.This treatment will also trigger an anti-inflammatory response due to the MSM and Boron ingredients.

So take care of your joints, be careful and if they start to ache…try some high doses of joint support with all the above mentioned ingredients on the label and you will be back soon!

 

 

BPI’s NEW BLOX

BPI has been known for some great products such as their pre-workout 1MR, A-50, A-HD and Solid. Now they have formulated a new type of amino powder named, BLOX. BLOX is the first (SAA) silk amino acid building blocks. Since this is a new type of protein, I am sure you’re curious.

Silk Amino Acids (SAA’s) is a new Amino Acids complex that was recently discovered by the BPI team. Blox contains over 18 different amino acids. This is not the innovative part, There are 5 of the 18 that when taken in a certain sequence and ratio make a big difference. And when these 5 are in a perfect sequence and ratio,”it’s like turning on stadium lights in total darkness!!”

It’s this ratio that creates an optimal anabolic environment. SAA’s cause more muscle, more stamina and more testosterone claims BPI.

Fruit PunchServing Size 5 grams (1 scoop)Servings Per Container 30 Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueMagnesium (as Magnesium-I-threonate)16 mg4%SAAs SEQUENCED PROTEINS™
(alanine, glycine, serine, valine, threonine)3,960 mg**** Daily value not established  Other Ingredients: Citric Acid, Silica, Taurine, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Acesulfame-K & FD&C Red No. 40.

 

 

XTEND/Intra-Workout Catalyst- by Scivation

The NEW Xtend shows how far supplements have come over the last 10 years. From a day where the taste of most powders was far from enjoyed to today where delicious flavors are numerous.

Xtend is the most advanced carbohydrate and sugar free powder on the market claims Scivation. Xtend was formulated to help you with the most intense workouts, promote protein synthesis and help with recovery all while you workout. Xtend was proven effective in two university studies.

Xtend was recently updated to dramatically improve solubility and taste. Xtend has: 7,000mg of BCAA’s in a reserch proven ratio, 3,500mg of Leucine, 2,500mg of Glutamine,1,000mg of Citrulline malate, 1171mg of Electrolytes, 640mcg of Vitamin B6 and zero carbs and sugar. Now available in 6 delicious fruit flavors.

 

 

Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard 100% Casein

Not all proteins are the same. Some will digest much faster than others and there is a time and place for all. Your Whey protein isolates are the fastest digesting. The highest quality of isolates are hydrolyzed meaning that the protein will not cause any gas bloating due to quality. Your whey protein concentrates are a little slower digesting before the whey caseinates which are the slowest digesting.

This is one of those cases where we are looking for slower digestion and find it here with a Casein type. During or after exercise you are looking for a rapid digesting protein to get your amino acids right into the muscle however during the day or nighttime a time-released protein may prove more beneficial.

Casein powders are pH sensitive and can sit in the digestive track sometimes twice as long as shorter acting proteins. This means a delayed absorption to your muscles proving very beneficial, anti-catabolic and muscle-protecting. This is the perfect scenario when sleeping, trying to recover.

Some examples are Optimum Nutrition’s CASEIN, Cytosport’s CASEIN and dymatize makes an elite CASEIN.

Muscletech’s NEW AlphaTest

Muscletech's NEW Alphatest

Muscletech has just launched it’s new Testosterone booster, AlphaTest. This is their new testosterone stimulant designed to increase production. This formula contains multiple ingredients shown to help increase testosterone production, enhance performance and maintain peak testosterone to cortisol levels.

Alphatest is made to be very anabolic through the ingredient Boron at 5mg which has been clinically proven to increase free testosterone levels after only 7 days. A patented combo then added containing saw palmetto and 800mg of mytosterone to increase testosterone to near maximum physiological levels in just 14 days.

Alphatest is also designed to be anti-catabolic and strength enhancing while being the first product with an effective dose combination of Rhodiola crenulata and Ginkgo biloba shown to maintain peak testosterone to cortisol ratio post training (389mg combination).

Alphatest is the only super-concentrated testosterone booster containing 4 clinically proven ingredients contained. Muscletech always bases their product effectiveness based upon clinically proven results with humans rather than less dependable testing on animals as some other companies may. Alphatest also lists the ingredients and amounts rather than hiding in a proprietary blend format as some other companies may.

What is a Pre-Workout Drink?

The supplement market is filled with energy and pre-workout drinks. Some drinks provide nothing but energy, while others have nutrients designed to enhance endurance, strength and the pump achieved during a workout. The best ones provide both. Some come pre-bottled (RTD’s; Ready-To-Drinks), others come in a powder you mix in a shaker cup with H20 or a bottle of water.

It is probably best to avoid the energy ONLY drinks because they provide little support for the muscles and can often lead to upset stomach and other issues during intense training. Their diuretic (water-loss) effect can also cause dehydration. These drinks may give a decent rush of energy right away but usually result in a major crash when the effect wears off.


Most of the pre workout drinks today fall under the N.O. (nitric oxide) category. These supplements provide the energy needed to get through a workout and provide the nutrients needed to boost overall performance and enhance the pump during and after the workout.

Most of the pre-workout drinks contain the following:

Creatine (water weight/endurance)

Caffeine (CNS stimulator/strength)

Beta-Alanine (vaso-dilator), which is means blood vessel/vein expansion-the pump you get

D-Aspartic Acid (DAA) which is a mild testosterone booster.

Pre-workout drinks CAN be taken by women. Although, if you are a woman trying lose weight or keep your current weight, avoid pre-workouts with Creatine and D-Aspartic Acid in them. There are a few products out there without these ingredients such as: White Flood, Gakic, N.O. Bomb, NanoStim, naNO X9, and Animal RAGE.

Amilean

Amilean is a new topical agent designed Ideal Marketing Concepts in order to tighten and spot reduce stubborn fat areas on the body. It is designed as a pre-workout lotion which is applied to the stubborn area of the body 15-30 minutes before activity. Users say they feel the area heat up and have reported abrupt tightening of the area in which it was applied.

The main ingredient of this product is called Aminophylline.

Aminophylline cream is getting a lot of attention from the consumers because of its ultimate capacity to reduce and fight against cellulite. The best and most potent cellulite remover in the market today in our opinion is the Revitol Cellulite Solution which contains caffeine (highly effective), concentrated algae extract and Retinol A. The combination of these ingredients are extremely powerful and results are typically seen very fast. This site highly recommends it. Aminophylline is a prescription drug that was initially designed to help people who are suffering from asthma. It is actually a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles of the lungs and opens the lung passageway to allow more air to enter. However, other people find more useful benefits to aminophylline. Aminophylline Cream

Cellulites are usually characterized by annoying dimpled skin that gives an appearance of cottage cheese. Cellulites are often found on the legs, thighs and buttocks. One of the major causes of the appearance of cellulite is aging. Hormones, lifestyle and aging also play an important role in the formation of cellulite on the skin. There are actually lots of effective ways on how to remove cellulites. Cellulite diet, cellulite exercise and cellulite removal through advanced cosmetic procedures are proven to be effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite on the skin. However, the use of aminophylline cream is getting more common in getting rid of cellulites because it is affordable, easy to apply and is non-invasive. There are lots of cellulite creams today that feature aminophylline as its main ingredient and many users have already testified about the effectiveness of aminophylline cream in getting rid of cellulites.

Aminophylline cream is specially designed to dehydrate the skin. It eliminates the excess water in the cellulite affected areas of the skin until it looks firmer, tauter and smoother.  Compared with other cellulite creams, aminophylline cream does not just work on the surface of the skin. More importantly, aminophylline cream deeply penetrates into the skin where it can attract the fat cells and dehydrate them. Clinical studies reveal that cellulite can be eliminated perfectly when fat cells are managed properly.

Aminophylline cream is actually one of the best and most effective cellulite creams that provide immediate and long lasting results. Basically, aminophylline cream is specially designed to reduce fat and cellulite on the skin especially on the thighs and buttocks. There are actually different claims on how aminophylline cream works with cellulite. Some claim that aminophylline cream reduces the lumps and bumps of the body by breaking down the fat cells into acids which the body can excrete. Others claim that it shrinks down the fat cells until it becomes small particles which the body can get rid of.

Aminophylline is actually a form of xanthine which is commonly featured as a main ingredient in cellulite products. It works like caffeine that encourages fat metabolism. A clinical study revealed that aminophylline cream is effective in reducing the amount of fat in the body. Furthermore, it has been concluded that aminophylline based products are proven to be effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite on the skin.

Until now, there is still no scientific evidence that can prove the effectiveness of aminophylline in getting rid of cellulite or at least reduce the appearance of cellulite. However, tons of testimonials from aminophylline cream users reveal that the cream has positive significant effects in dealing with cellulite. When mixed with other ingredients, aminophylline works best in reducing the appearance of cellulites on the skin. Lots of cellulite creams today include aminophylline in their main ingredients because of its potent capacity to effectively deal with cellulite. Aminophylline Cream - Aminophylline Formula

Aminophylline cream helps in bringing the muscles into a relaxed state and stimulating the process of lipolysis. It hydrolyze the fat found in the skin and make the skin smoother and firmer. However, the application of aminophylline cream should be done continuously for a period of time because absorption of water can manifest again thereby letting cellulite to come out again.

The cream provides an immediate relief in dealing with the heavy accumulation of fat cells on thighs, buttocks and hips. There are lots of powerful ingredients in a cellulite cream but only aminophylline has the ultimate capacity to penetrate deeply into the skin and reduce the size of fat cells until they finally die out. Its potent chemical content converts fat into substances that can be excreted by the body. There is also a claim that aminophylline cream triggers certain enzymes to release stored fats and eventually destroy and breakdown cellulites and fats.

Try Amilean for yourself

Optimum Nutrition’s Platinum HydroWhey

Platinum HydroWhey is a very high-quality, fast digesting protein powder designed to fuel your muscles. Liquid Whey contains fat, cholesterol and lactose. The Hydrowhey has been designed by top scientists by a purification process for isolating the most beneficial parts of whey so everything else is filtered out. This leaves the purest form available of whey known as whey isolate. This makes it expensive as a process but the ideal formula for your muscles!

It is very important to have a good quality protein and amino acids like your BCAA’s into your system immediately before and after your training. Out of the powdered proteins, nothing’s faster than Hydrolyzed whey protein isolates. Ultra-pure whey protein isolates are broken down or hydrolyzed, into smaller pieces to make this isolate. This process makes the hydrowhey the easiest to digest and assimilate. This is an expensive process but is the fastest way to get your whey working.

Platinum Hydrowhey enhances your performance as well. This is accomplished by micronizing the BCAA’s and boosting them to almost 9 total grams per serving. Digestive enzymes were added in addition to increase protein utilization.

Hydrowhey also removed all lactose, sugars and cholesterol. Each 140 calorie serving contains only 2 grams of carbs and less half a gram of fat. Now you can understand why Hydrowhey is one of the best protein powders and tasting the most delicious with every serving and flavor!

 

Muscletech’s NEW Neurocore

Muscletech has launched one of their new pre-workout, Neurocore! A super-concentrated pre-workout formula providing energy, focus, muscle pumps and strength. This pre-workout is formulated with L-Citrulline, Creatine Hydrochloride and Geranium Robertianum, this provides a more powerful formula than most others.

When it comes to energy, the Neurocore ia loaded with 330mg of caffeine anhydrous and 531mg of naturally derived geranium extract. This is a stronger formula than leading competitors right now!

Neurocore enhances your muscles and strength with the exact dose of 3200mg of beta-alanine scientifically shown to be most effective! A potent new blend of creatine known as Creatine HCL is utilized in this new leading formula providing the best formula for muscle strength.

Neurocore continues it’s advantages with excellent pumps! This is achieved through superior peak L-arginine levels delivered with 3,000mg of L-Citrulline. This is more effective than large doses of L-arginine.

 

 

BSN’s NEW HyperFx

BSN is launching their NEW concentrated Pre-workout formula\’s! This formula differs from their ever-popular N.O.Xplode, so there is not a replacement or upgrade situation.

This provides energy and focus on the level of Jack3d and 1 M.R. without the creatine or any 1,3 DMA or geranium in it and packs the same punch from an ultra-concentrated container. There is 270mg of caffeine in each scoopful and double the strength of some other ingredients the competitors use so there is no need for anything else. The formula definitely provides a concentrated energy formula!

Begin with one scoop with 6-8oz of water and drink on an empty stomach 30-45min before training. A second dose can also be taken at least 4 hours after. Do not take more than 2 scoops in one day.

Hyper Fx provides energy, focus, fat-burning support, power, endurance, testosterone support, resistance to muscle fatigue, anaerobic working capacity of muscles and fat burning. Hyper FX