Supplement reviews - Page 10 - Ausbb

Shrek · 26-02-2010, 07:55 PM

Sounds good Azza (apart from the bug). I'd love to hear your supplement idea. PM me if you like.

azza · 06-03-2010, 01:52 PM

SUPPLEMENTS JUST IN

On Friday i got a few more samples from Eric and Ian at EMI Nutrition, they distribute ON, Universal and Prolab.

A couple of new flavours of ON Gold Standard Whey, Mocha Cappuccino, Strawberry Banana and Banana Cream.

Prolab Isolate and N-Large 2

Universal Storm, Intra-Aid, Shock Therapy, Real Gains WEF and a Doctors Carb Rite Diet Bar.
These samples i will start reviewing next week, hoping to start at the gym toomorow.

AZZA

azza · 24-03-2010, 12:06 PM

SUPPLEMENT REVIEW PROLAB N-Large 2 Chocolate.

Taste-4 STARS
Mixability-5 STARS
Digestability 4 STARS
Protein Type WPC
Other Goodies None, its a weight gainer.
Cost Per Serve $2.64 based on a 10lb bucket.

Size/Form: 10 lb
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 4 Scoops (152g)
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 600
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5 g 8%*
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%*
Cholesterol 100 mg 33%*
Total Carbohydrates 86 g 29%*
Dietary Fiber 2 g 8%*
Sugars 28 g **
Protein 52 g 104%*
Calcium 400 mg 40%
Sodium 150 mg 6%
Potassium 400 mg 11%
Whey Protein Concentrate (milk) 70 g **
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
***Daily Value (DV)
Recommended daily dosage: Mix 4 scoops with 16 fl oz. of cold water or milk, using a shaker cup or blender. Best when used between meals and immediately after intense exercise.

Other Ingredients: Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Natural and Artificial Flavors and Lecithin.

General comment-I started back training today after a few hiccups, virus, rolled ankle etc. This is my first supplement for some time now. Probably over 5 weeks off all supps. The sample was a half serve (76grams) Taste was good, creamy texture and mixed on cold water went down well and mixed up 100%. To me the serving size of 156 grams is a lot to drink up. If you have a fast metabolism and need the extra calories regardless of where you get them from then this is good. To me its a price pointed weight gainer. WPC is cheap and so is maltedextrin. It needs something extra like MCT's or Glutamine, something like that. For the price though you could double the serves by halving them. I am glad i got to try this product as i have been wanting to.

AZZA

Shrek · 24-03-2010, 09:05 PM

Azza. In your ratings you should have a rating for value. seeing this one has "no goodies" as you put it probably makes it not so good vale for just a weight gainer.

azza · 25-03-2010, 11:01 PM

That probably makes senses Shrek. I will add that feature in for you.

AZZA

azza · 25-03-2010, 11:22 PM

SUPPLEMENT REVIEW OPTIMUM NUTRITION GOLD STANDARD WHEY Limited edition Mocha Cappuccino.

Taste-2.5 STARS
Mixability-5 STARS
Digestability 3 STARS
Protein Type WPC, WPI, Whey Peptides
Other Goodies None, Aminogen, digestive enzymes, 4 grams glutamine.
Cost Per Serve $1.29 serve based on 5lb tub
Overall Value for Money 9/10 (NEW FEATURE)

Protein %: 78.94
Carbohydrate Total %: 9.86
Carbohydrate Sugar %: 3.29
Fat Total %: 3.29
Fat Saturated %: 1.64
Sodium %: 0.197
Potassium %: 0.723
Energy KJ/Cal 100g: 1651 / 394
Serving Size: 30.4
Protein Grams Serve: 24
Carb Tot Grams Serve: 3
Sugar Grams Serve: 1
Fat Tot Grams Serve: 1
Sat Fat Grams Serve: 0.5
Sodium Mg Serve: 60
Potassium Mg Serve: 220
Energy KJ/Cal Serve: 502 / 119

General comments-I have used ON as the only protein powder i have purchased over the last 4 years, at one stage i'd go through a 10 lb bag every 3 months. Being lactose free means it sits well and digests well. Taste has always been very good, amongst the best. Price wise its quite good also. This flavour however i am not to fussed on and has a after taste i don't really like. This company has so many flavours its not funny. There seems to be more manufacturers bringing out coffee flavours and i really love my coffee.
I mixed up 2 sample packets and had this in chilled water. Would like to try with milk.

AZZA

azza · 27-03-2010, 02:04 PM

SUPPLEMENT REVIEW INIVERSAL

SHOCK THERAPY Grape Splash
STORM Grape Splash
INTRA-AID Blue Raspberry
Real Gains WEF Stawberry Ice Cream
Real Gains WEF Banana

I stacked all these products on Friday.

Pre workout is Shock Therapy, during is Intra-Aid and post workout is Storm, post workout shakes were the Real Gains sample packs x 2.

Shock Therapy

Taste 4.5 STARS
Mixability 4 STARS
Digestibility 5 STARS
Pump 3 STARS
Vascularity 3 STARS
Intensity 4 STARS
Strength 3 STARS
Endurance 4 STARS
Cost Per Serve $1.85 based on 2.2lb tub.
Value Rating 6/10 represents medium value.

Container Size: 2.22 Lbs.
Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Servings Per Container: 50

Amount Per Serving:

Total Calories 36
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Carbohydrates 9 g
Sugars 0 g
Selenium (as sodium selenite) 70 mcg
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 200 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide) 10 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 8 mg
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg
Sodium 117 mg
(as sodium bicarbonate and trisodium phosphate)
Potassium (as potassium phosphate) 59 mg

Shock Therapy Proprietary Formula 20g
NO Super Pump Complex
Arginine AKG
Citrulline Malate
Carnosine
Muscle Volumizing Complex
Tricreatine Malate
Betaine Anhydrous
Glycocyamine
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

Energy & Nootropic Complex
L-Taurine
Choline Bitartrate

S-Methylxanthine Complex
(caffeine, theobromine, theophylline)
L-Tyrosine
Yerba Mate
Evodiamine (98% standardized extract)
Vinpocetine

Antioxidant Complex
Green Tea Extract (standardized for 60% EGCG)
R-ALA (R-alpha lipoic acid)
NAC (N-acetyl cysteine)
Grapeseed Extract
(standardized for 95%polyphenols)

Electrolyte & Ph Delivery Complex
Glucose Polymers
Inulin
Sodium Bicarbonate
Potassium Phosphate
Magnesium Phosphate
Trisodium Phosphate

Other Ingredients:
Maltodextrin, S-Methylxanthine Complex (consisting of standardized kola nut and guarana extracts),silicon dioxide, natural and artificial flavors, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, red #40 lake.

Directions: Add 1 scoop to 8-10 ounces of cold liquid. Take one serving 30 minutes pre-workout.

Intra-Aid

Taste 4 STARS
Mixability 4.5 STARS
Digestibility 5 STARS
Pump N/A
Vascularity N/A
Intensity 3 STARS
Strength 3 STARS
Endurance 3 STARS
Cost Per Serve $3.50 based on 800gram tub.
Value Rating 3/10 Very expensive for what it is and compared to the other products here.

1.74 Lbs. Blue Raspberry
Supplement Facts
Serving Size1Scoop(~32g)
Servings Per Container25

Amount Per Serving % DV*

Calories 72
Calories From Fat 0
Total Fat <1g 0%*
Saturated Fat 0g 0%*
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%*
Sugar 5g **
Protein 8g 16%*
Calcium 50mg 5%
Magnesium 50mg 13%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 100mg 3%

Intra-Aid Proprietary Performance Blend 10,000mg
Beta Alanine **
Taurine **
Leucine **
Isoleucine **
Valine **
Arginine **
Histidine **
Lysine **
Methionine **
Phenylalanine **
Threonine **

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients
Intra-Aid Carb Blend™ (Maltodextrin, D-Glucose, Waxy Maize), Partially Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)(Providing Di-, Tri-, Oligo- And Polypeptides), Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acesulfame-K, Sucralose, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1

Storm

Taste 4.5 STARS
Mixability 4 STARS
Digestibility 5 STARS
Pump N/A
Vascularity N/A
Intensity N/A
Strength N/A
Endurance N/A
Cost Per Serve $1.85based on 2.22lb tub.
Value Rating 6/10 about right for this product.

Serving Size: 1 Scoop (10:33g)
Servings Per Container: 80

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 0
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Sugars 0g
Magnesium 5mg 2%

Hypervol Complex: 5000mg
Tricreatine Malate
Dicreatine Malate
Creatine Monohydrate
Magnesium Creatine Chelate

iNOXsulin-7: 3750mg
L-Taurine
Betaine Anhydrous
Citrulline Malate
Arginine AKG
Glycocyamine
L-ALA
4-Hydroxyisoleucine (20%)

Other Ingredients:
Natural grape flavor, grape skin extract, citric acid, sucralose, acesulfame k, fenugreek extract.

Directions: Use as volumizing supplement to achieve desired cell volumizing effects. Mix 10 oz of cold water with 1 scoop. For best results, take one serving 30 minutes before you workout and one serving within 30 minutes after your workout.

General Comments. I expected a lot from Universal today, the brand is a bit of a icon in the states with the Animal packs. Being my first serious weight session back after 5 weeks off and new gym surroundings i didnt know what to expect. I havent had any pre/post workout drinks for 5 weeks and expected a bit of of a rush. I have even cut back on coffee to 2 cups a day from 6-7. SHOCK THERAPY delivered the first punch, no tingles or anything but a desire to workout hard. Usually on the way to the gym you can feel the active ingredients working, not this one but. Once i started working out it Kicked in as i fought against the weights, i was sipping on the INTRA-AID during sets and the focus was there, endurance was also helped as well as strength, expecting to loose some strength from not working out i was pleasently surprised. Through the workout i then drank the STORM as the catalyst for starting the post workout window. One Real Gains shake and hit the sauna for 20 minutes. After the sauna, shower back to sauna, shower and finished. Slam down another Real Gains Shake and i am spent. While i expected a Shock and a Storm and recieved neither i was impressed with each product. I feel great today, some DOMS are setting in and i looked fuller this morning, almost like i grew some overnight.

AZZA

Shrek · 27-03-2010, 06:53 PM

How can you rate a creatine product after 1 session. Surely creatine needs time to determine effectiveness.

azza · 27-03-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shrek

How can you rate a creatine product after 1 session. Surely creatine needs time to determine effectiveness.

My oops, i have the 2 mixed up here, the pre workout is Shock Therapy and the Post Workout is Storm. I'll change it around. FIXED, bad typo's.
AZZA

15-04-2010, 06:35 PM

Hey mate where and how did you get all those supplement samples?

Wouldnt mind getting some myself.

06-03-2010, 01:52 PM	#92 (permalink)
azza Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Posts: 525	SUPPLEMENTS JUST IN On Friday i got a few more samples from Eric and Ian at EMI Nutrition, they distribute ON, Universal and Prolab. A couple of new flavours of ON Gold Standard Whey, Mocha Cappuccino, Strawberry Banana and Banana Cream. Prolab Isolate and N-Large 2 Universal Storm, Intra-Aid, Shock Therapy, Real Gains WEF and a Doctors Carb Rite Diet Bar. These samples i will start reviewing next week, hoping to start at the gym toomorow. AZZA __________________ "I'm jacked up on Mountain Dew and i'll go spider monkey on your ass"

24-03-2010, 12:06 PM	#93 (permalink)
azza Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Posts: 525	SUPPLEMENT REVIEW PROLAB N-Large 2 Chocolate. Taste-4 STARS Mixability-5 STARS Digestability 4 STARS Protein Type WPC Other Goodies None, its a weight gainer. Cost Per Serve $2.64 based on a 10lb bucket. Size/Form: 10 lb Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 4 Scoops (152g) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 600 Calories from Fat 45 Total Fat 5 g 8%* Saturated Fat 3 g 15%* Cholesterol 100 mg 33%* Total Carbohydrates 86 g 29%* Dietary Fiber 2 g 8%* Sugars 28 g ** Protein 52 g 104%* Calcium 400 mg 40% Sodium 150 mg 6% Potassium 400 mg 11% Whey Protein Concentrate (milk) 70 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ***Daily Value (DV) Recommended daily dosage: Mix 4 scoops with 16 fl oz. of cold water or milk, using a shaker cup or blender. Best when used between meals and immediately after intense exercise. Other Ingredients: Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Natural and Artificial Flavors and Lecithin. General comment-I started back training today after a few hiccups, virus, rolled ankle etc. This is my first supplement for some time now. Probably over 5 weeks off all supps. The sample was a half serve (76grams) Taste was good, creamy texture and mixed on cold water went down well and mixed up 100%. To me the serving size of 156 grams is a lot to drink up. If you have a fast metabolism and need the extra calories regardless of where you get them from then this is good. To me its a price pointed weight gainer. WPC is cheap and so is maltedextrin. It needs something extra like MCT's or Glutamine, something like that. For the price though you could double the serves by halving them. I am glad i got to try this product as i have been wanting to. AZZA __________________ "I'm jacked up on Mountain Dew and i'll go spider monkey on your ass"

25-03-2010, 11:01 PM	#95 (permalink)
azza Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Posts: 525	That probably makes senses Shrek. I will add that feature in for you. AZZA __________________ "I'm jacked up on Mountain Dew and i'll go spider monkey on your ass"

25-03-2010, 11:22 PM	#96 (permalink)
azza Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Posts: 525	SUPPLEMENT REVIEW OPTIMUM NUTRITION GOLD STANDARD WHEY Limited edition Mocha Cappuccino. Taste-2.5 STARS Mixability-5 STARS Digestability 3 STARS Protein Type WPC, WPI, Whey Peptides Other Goodies None, Aminogen, digestive enzymes, 4 grams glutamine. Cost Per Serve $1.29 serve based on 5lb tub Overall Value for Money 9/10 (NEW FEATURE) Protein %: 78.94 Carbohydrate Total %: 9.86 Carbohydrate Sugar %: 3.29 Fat Total %: 3.29 Fat Saturated %: 1.64 Sodium %: 0.197 Potassium %: 0.723 Energy KJ/Cal 100g: 1651 / 394 Serving Size: 30.4 Protein Grams Serve: 24 Carb Tot Grams Serve: 3 Sugar Grams Serve: 1 Fat Tot Grams Serve: 1 Sat Fat Grams Serve: 0.5 Sodium Mg Serve: 60 Potassium Mg Serve: 220 Energy KJ/Cal Serve: 502 / 119 General comments-I have used ON as the only protein powder i have purchased over the last 4 years, at one stage i'd go through a 10 lb bag every 3 months. Being lactose free means it sits well and digests well. Taste has always been very good, amongst the best. Price wise its quite good also. This flavour however i am not to fussed on and has a after taste i don't really like. This company has so many flavours its not funny. There seems to be more manufacturers bringing out coffee flavours and i really love my coffee. I mixed up 2 sample packets and had this in chilled water. Would like to try with milk. AZZA __________________ "I'm jacked up on Mountain Dew and i'll go spider monkey on your ass"

27-03-2010, 02:04 PM	#97 (permalink)
azza Super Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Posts: 525	SUPPLEMENT REVIEW INIVERSAL SHOCK THERAPY Grape Splash STORM Grape Splash INTRA-AID Blue Raspberry Real Gains WEF Stawberry Ice Cream Real Gains WEF Banana I stacked all these products on Friday. Pre workout is Shock Therapy, during is Intra-Aid and post workout is Storm, post workout shakes were the Real Gains sample packs x 2. Shock Therapy Taste 4.5 STARS Mixability 4 STARS Digestibility 5 STARS Pump 3 STARS Vascularity 3 STARS Intensity 4 STARS Strength 3 STARS Endurance 4 STARS Cost Per Serve $1.85 based on 2.2lb tub. Value Rating 6/10 represents medium value. Container Size: 2.22 Lbs. Serving Size: 1 Scoop Servings Per Container: 50 Amount Per Serving: Total Calories 36 Dietary Fiber 2 g Total Carbohydrates 9 g Sugars 0 g Selenium (as sodium selenite) 70 mcg Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 200 mg Niacin (as niacinamide) 10 mg Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 8 mg Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg Sodium 117 mg (as sodium bicarbonate and trisodium phosphate) Potassium (as potassium phosphate) 59 mg Shock Therapy Proprietary Formula 20g NO Super Pump Complex Arginine AKG Citrulline Malate Carnosine Muscle Volumizing Complex Tricreatine Malate Betaine Anhydrous Glycocyamine Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Energy & Nootropic Complex L-Taurine Choline Bitartrate S-Methylxanthine Complex (caffeine, theobromine, theophylline) L-Tyrosine Yerba Mate Evodiamine (98% standardized extract) Vinpocetine Antioxidant Complex Green Tea Extract (standardized for 60% EGCG) R-ALA (R-alpha lipoic acid) NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) Grapeseed Extract (standardized for 95%polyphenols) Electrolyte & Ph Delivery Complex Glucose Polymers Inulin Sodium Bicarbonate Potassium Phosphate Magnesium Phosphate Trisodium Phosphate Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, S-Methylxanthine Complex (consisting of standardized kola nut and guarana extracts),silicon dioxide, natural and artificial flavors, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, red #40 lake. Directions: Add 1 scoop to 8-10 ounces of cold liquid. Take one serving 30 minutes pre-workout. Intra-Aid Taste 4 STARS Mixability 4.5 STARS Digestibility 5 STARS Pump N/A Vascularity N/A Intensity 3 STARS Strength 3 STARS Endurance 3 STARS Cost Per Serve $3.50 based on 800gram tub. Value Rating 3/10 Very expensive for what it is and compared to the other products here. 1.74 Lbs. Blue Raspberry Supplement Facts Serving Size1Scoop(~32g) Servings Per Container25 Amount Per Serving % DV* Calories 72 Calories From Fat 0 Total Fat <1g 0%* Saturated Fat 0g 0%* Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%* Sugar 5g ** Protein 8g 16%* Calcium 50mg 5% Magnesium 50mg 13% Sodium 100mg 4% Potassium 100mg 3% Intra-Aid Proprietary Performance Blend 10,000mg Beta Alanine Taurine Leucine Isoleucine Valine Arginine Histidine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Threonine ** * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet ** Daily Value not established Other Ingredients Intra-Aid Carb Blend™ (Maltodextrin, D-Glucose, Waxy Maize), Partially Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)(Providing Di-, Tri-, Oligo- And Polypeptides), Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acesulfame-K, Sucralose, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1 Storm Taste 4.5 STARS Mixability 4 STARS Digestibility 5 STARS Pump N/A Vascularity N/A Intensity N/A Strength N/A Endurance N/A Cost Per Serve $1.85based on 2.22lb tub. Value Rating 6/10 about right for this product. Serving Size: 1 Scoop (10:33g) Servings Per Container: 80 Amount Per Serving: Calories 0 Carbohydrates 1g 0% Sugars 0g Magnesium 5mg 2% Hypervol Complex: 5000mg Tricreatine Malate Dicreatine Malate Creatine Monohydrate Magnesium Creatine Chelate iNOXsulin-7: 3750mg L-Taurine Betaine Anhydrous Citrulline Malate Arginine AKG Glycocyamine L-ALA 4-Hydroxyisoleucine (20%) Other Ingredients: Natural grape flavor, grape skin extract, citric acid, sucralose, acesulfame k, fenugreek extract. Directions: Use as volumizing supplement to achieve desired cell volumizing effects. Mix 10 oz of cold water with 1 scoop. For best results, take one serving 30 minutes before you workout and one serving within 30 minutes after your workout. General Comments. I expected a lot from Universal today, the brand is a bit of a icon in the states with the Animal packs. Being my first serious weight session back after 5 weeks off and new gym surroundings i didnt know what to expect. I havent had any pre/post workout drinks for 5 weeks and expected a bit of of a rush. I have even cut back on coffee to 2 cups a day from 6-7. SHOCK THERAPY delivered the first punch, no tingles or anything but a desire to workout hard. Usually on the way to the gym you can feel the active ingredients working, not this one but. Once i started working out it Kicked in as i fought against the weights, i was sipping on the INTRA-AID during sets and the focus was there, endurance was also helped as well as strength, expecting to loose some strength from not working out i was pleasently surprised. Through the workout i then drank the STORM as the catalyst for starting the post workout window. One Real Gains shake and hit the sauna for 20 minutes. After the sauna, shower back to sauna, shower and finished. Slam down another Real Gains Shake and i am spent. While i expected a Shock and a Storm and recieved neither i was impressed with each product. I feel great today, some DOMS are setting in and i looked fuller this morning, almost like i grew some overnight. AZZA __________________ "I'm jacked up on Mountain Dew and i'll go spider monkey on your ass" Last edited by azza; 27-03-2010 at 08:41 PM. Reason: typo's

15-04-2010, 06:35 PM	#100 (permalink)
andyleg Guest Posts: n/a	supplement review Hey mate where and how did you get all those supplement samples? Wouldnt mind getting some myself.