Slim FX by Athletic Xtreme Reviewed

November 3, 2011 By 3 Comments

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Introduction

Slim FX is advertised as a wonder pill that will provide 12 hours of energy, great  mood and low appetite. It is recommended as a stimulant for athletes, but also for anyone who needs enhanced energy and weight loss induced by suppressing appetite. The original FX combination of ingredients offers enough to support its claim – several powerful mood enhancers and a huge quantity of caffeine from two sources. The product is also supposed to work in several stages, so that the energy is maintained throughout the day, without painful crash at the end and normal sleep at night.  The manufacturer promises very quick results when it comes to weight loss and no side effects.

 

How does Slim FX Work?

The main ingredients of Slim FX are stimulants and mood enhancers:

Caffeine is a well known central nervous system stimulant and common ingredient in most energy supplements.

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid found in many foods that can act as a mood enhancer. Aspartame is also high in phenylalanine, so people who are taking aspartame as artificial sweetener should be careful with the dose. Phenylalanine should not be taken by pregnant women and children because it can cause anxiety, jitteriness, and hyperactivity.

Guaranine is an extract of plant guarana from Brazil. It is a powerful stimulant containing twice the concentration of caffeine of coffee.

Griffonia simplicifolia is a plant-based mood enhancer which acts by boosting body production of serotonin.

1-MeTIQ™ (1-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline)  is another mood enhancer used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Still under research.

Rauwolscine, also known as isoyohimbine, is a central nervous system stimulant. It can be used as a local anesthetic and a mild aphrodisiac. It has also been found to boosts body’s ability to burn fat.

 

Does Slim FX  Deliver?

With its combination of powerful stimulants and mood enhancers, it is impossible for Slim FX not to offer significant energy boost and great feeling of well-being. If that energy is used for increased exercise, it will probably help with weight loss as well. Some of the ingredients also assist in body’s ability to burn fat by boosting metabolism, another sign that the Slim FX is the real deal.

 

How Much Weight Will I Lose?

There are very few reviews by product testers, and one of them claims to have lost six pounds in a very short time. Time will tell if this is the normal effect of Slim FX, after more users had a chance to have a go.

 

Side Effects
The manufacturer warns that the product should be used only by healthy people older than 21.  It should not be used by people who are under any medication without consulting their doctor. Large quantity of caffeine in this product might affect some people who are sensitive to this stimulant.

 

Pros and Cons 

Pros:
1. Powerful energy booster
2. Great mood enhancer
3. All ingredients are approved and tested
Cons:
1. Unknown, since the product has not hit the market yet

 

Conclusion

Slim FX is the new product untested on the large number of users, so its true effects are still unknown. But, the combination of ingredients show the potential of this product to deliver what it promises – great energy, focus and feeling of well-being. The potential for significant weight loss is good, if taken as a pre-exercise stimulant, but this promise by Xtreme is still to be verified by the users once the product is widely tested by the users.

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Five Most Popular Pre-Workout Supplements

October 31, 2011 By 2 Comments

Weight lifters, body builders and other athletes are always on the lookout for a better and stronger pre-workout supplement which will give them just a little more extra energy, push and muscle mass. Here is the review of the five latest, most popular supplements on the market.

 

5. NO Xplode 2.0 (by BSN)

 

NO Xplode 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.O.-Xplode 2.0 is a pre-training performance and energy booster. Its goal is to prevent muscle fatigue and promote muscle endurance and strength. Its main ingredient is nitric oxide, a vasodilator which decreases the cardiac workload, speeds up muscle growth and increases stamina. Reviews are generally very positive and with eight flavors, there is something for everyone. Most reviewers report huge energy boosts and rush of blood, without crash.

Buy NO Xplode 2.0 for $33.95

4. NO Shotgun (by VPX Sports)

 

NO Shorgun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This muscle building supplement by VPX is supposed to boost the users’ bench press by 1067 percents. It is a powerful pre-workout energy booster, which assists in quick recovery and weight loss. Its main ingredient is nitric oxide, but it also contains a mix of active ingredients such as arginine, which stimulates release of insulin, glutamine, which plays role in protein synthesis and improves cellular energy, and a number of other amino acids. Great reviews so far report increased energy and focus and fast recovery. The taste is not its best feature.

Buy NO Shotgun for $27.95

3. SuperPump Max (by Gaspari Nutrition)

 

SuperPump Max

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Superpump  Max is designed to increase strength, lean muscle mass and significantly boost energy and athletic performance. It is also meant to reduce fat percentage in body, and fight muscle fatigue. This is another nitric oxide energy booster, with added proprietary blend of active ingredients, mostly amino acids. Its reviewers report measurable increase in body pump and clear focus, as well as visible vascularity. Several reviewers preferred previous version of the product and complained about the price. But overall, positive reviews when it comes to a pre workout supplement.

Buy SuperPump Max for $29.95

2. 1 M.R. (by BPI Sports)

 

1 MR (More Round)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 M.R. is another nitric oxide-based pre-workout supplement that is supposed to promote energy and strength and provide powerful pump. It does not cause cramps or bloating and provides highly enhanced focus. It has 300 mg of caffeine, so people sensitive to caffeine should be cautious. Some of the other active ingredients are Beta Alanine, which promotes endurance and prevents muscle fatigue, L-Taurine, which promotes cell hydration, and creatine, which promotes muscle growth and boosts energy. Most reviewers report great results in the gym, with increased energy, endurance and focus. Some reported bouts of aggression.

Buy 1 M.R. for $27.95

 

1. Jack3d (Jacked) by USP Labs

 

Jacked (Jack3d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack3d is popular nitric oxide-based pre-workout shake advertised as a product designed to provide intense energy, focus and pumps. The energy is long-lasting without crashing. Jack3d effects extremely fast muscle growth and engorged veins that body-builders desire. Increased focus and endurance provide superior exercise experience. Besides standard energy supplement ingredients such as creatine and caffeine, Jack3d contains germanium, which assists in the bringing oxygen to cells, and Schizandrol A, a central nervous system stimulant, which greatly enhances other stimulants such as caffeine. Reviewers report powerful increase in strength and endurance, but warn that the product is powerful and that the people who are not used to supplements should be careful and should start with smaller dose.

 Buy Jacked (Jack3d) for $24.95

What pre-workout do you like the best?

 

 

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Solid by BPI Review

October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Solid by BPI Sports

 

Solid by BPI Sports – ONLY $29.95

 

Introduction

Solid is the latest supplement by BPI designed for body builders and athletes, to be used for increased muscle hardening and definition and increased strength. Its main ingredients, all natural, are advertised as “powerful androgenic hardening agents.”  Androgens are hormones that prevent fat cells to store lipids. Androgens also help increase skeletal muscle cells skeletal muscle tissue. While this means that this supplement probably delivers what it promises, drugs that are affecting hormonal balance should be taken with extreme caution.

How does Solid Work?

Three main ingredients of Solid are three plants that have not been tested for their intended use in the USA and Europe.

Borassus Aethiopum has been tested in the laboratory in Nigeria. The young shoot of the sprouting fruit of Borassus aethiopum, locally called Muruchi, was found to contain androgens which have strong anabolic effects.

Tulbaghia Violacea is a plant species native to southern Africa and used locally as a herbal remedy to treat several ailments. The tests on animals in the University of Cape Town found significantly increased testosterone production, with conclusions that Tulbaghia violacea has androgenic properties. Further testing has been recommended in order to find the exact mechanism for this effect and correct dosage.

Cynodon dactylon, also known as Bermuda grass is folk remedy in India for a range of ailments, such as cancer, carbuncles, cough, hypertension, snakebites, gout etc. Testing has revealed that Cynodon dactylon contains 22 active ingredients and it has shown, among other effects, marked diuretic activity, which can be relevant for body building. Several additional researchers found that cynodon acts as a powerful Central nervous system depressant in mice.

Do Solid Capsules Deliver?

Two of three main ingredients act as stimulants in the production of testosterone and have the potential to increase muscle mass and inhibit fat accumulation. But, like any product which affects hormonal balance, it should be taken under the supervision of the licensed physician and its long term effects should be monitored carefully.

How Much Weight Will I Lose?

Solid is not a weight loss supplement. In fact, as it acts in promoting muscle mass, it might increase body weight. The manufacturer claims that it does not promote water retention.

Side Effects

The manufacturer warms that the product is not recommended for people under age 18. The recommended dose should not be adhered to and the use of the product should be discontinued after eight consecutive weeks. Solid should not be used without the consent of a physician, especially if a person has any health issue or is taking any other medication. Since Solid promotes production of testosterone, it should not be taken by women.

Pros and Cons 

Pros:
1. Powerful hormonal booster
2. Increases muscle mass
3. Energy booster

Cons:
1. Untested ingredients may have long-term effects that are not known at the moment.
2. It is a hormonal stimulant and can affect hormonal balance in the long run.

Conclusion

There are very few reviews online that show the results of prolonged use of Solid. A few reviewers are very happy with the results, mentioning quick toning of the muscles and fast diuretic effect. In conclusion, Solid is another product meant to shorten the period needed to create the muscled, lean physique desired by body builders. While its active ingredients can help them do so, by stimulating production of testosterone, the long term effects can be dangerous. Rigorous exercising and balanced nutrition might not produce such fast results, but the results are surely longer lasting and the product is not only well-sculpted, but also a healthy body.

 

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HydroxyStim Review

October 23, 2011 By 2 Comments

Hydroxystim

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Introduction 

HydroxyStim is the latest MuscleTech powerful energy booster and pre-workout stimulant. It is designed to deliver a strong energy surge in order to prolong the workout and enhance its effects. It is not a weight-loss miracle pill, unless the extra energy will entice you to do some extra workout and burn more fat in the process.

 

How does HydroxyStim Work?

HydroxyStim capsules combine five main ingredients, most of them energy boosters.  It works as a thermogenic – it stimulates metabolism by creating heat (energy).  Its main ingredient is Geranium Robertianum, which contains vitamins A, B and C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and germanium. Geranium extract is considered an energy booster and fat burner, and it is claimed to produce energy boosts by mimicking adrenaline, but there is no scientific support for this.

Caffeine Anhydrous is the second most important ingredient of HydroxyStim, for a good reason, as it is the most common and popular energy booster.

Dimethylethanolamine or DMAE is also an energy booster. It also shows results in improving alertness and focus and positive affect on mood.

Yohimbine is a powerful stimulant and may aid in weight loss, but has numerous side effects and is strongly counterindicated to people who suffer from kidney, liver or heart disease or any type of psychological disorder.

Huperzine is usually used to boost memory and is supposed to increase focus.

 

 

Do HydroxyStim Capsules Deliver?

The product is too new to have a range of different experiences, but so far people who used HydroxyStim as an energy booster to improve their workout performance are very satisfied. Most reviews confirm manufacturer’s recommendation to take the capsules shortly before the exercise, after a light meal, and not to combine it with any other stimulant. No significant weight loss has been reported, so those who tried HydroxyStim in order to lose weight without putting time in the gym were disappointed.

 

How Much Weight Will I Lose?

HydroxyStim delivers powerful energy boost, which might encourage users to extend their time in the gym. It does not show any effects on appetite, so the only way it will act as weight loss product is by burning energy by exercise.

 

Side Effects

No negative side effects have been reported so far, except by those who are sensitive to large quantities of caffeine. For those, it is recommended to half the dose and not to combine the capsules with any other product containing caffeine, including coffee and tea.

 

Pros and Cons 

Pros:

  1. Great energy boost
  2. Improved focus during exercise
  3. Original combination of ingredients

Cons:

  1. Large quantity of stimulants may cause jitters and over-stimulation
  2. Contains yohimbine, which is counterindicated for people with heart, kidney or liver problems.

 

Conclusion

Hydroxystim contains an original combination of ingredients, all geared towards boosting energy and enhancing performance in the gym. Customers who expect significant weight loss after using Hydroxystim will be disappointed, unless they are ready to combine capsules with regular exercise and healthy diet – the only true and tried recipe for the healthy weight loss.

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