Protein Powders

Protein Powders
Find The Perfect Protein For You!

Need to eat one gram of protein per pound of body weight? Or maybe you are trying to eat six small meals each day? Sounds easier than it really is, huh? Protein powders like the ones listed below may be exactly what you are looking for.

Protein powders are formulated to be the perfect meal in a quick and easy shake. It is easy to take them with you to work or school or anywhere that you need to get your protein or satisfy your hunger in a healthy way.

[ Top 5 Sellers ] 1. Optimum 100% Whey Protein 2. BSN Syntha-6 3. CytoSport Muscle Milk 4. Optimum 100% Casein Protein 5. MuscleTech Nitro-Tech Hardcore

How do you pick a protein out of the hundreds that we have for you to choose from? Basically, you are looking for a powder that has the right amount of protein, carbs, fat and the correct protein type for your goal.

If you are trying to lose fat, you will most likely want a low carb, low calorie protein. The extra protein will help you keep your current muscle mass. If you are trying to gain muscle, you would want a high protein, high calorie powder that is relatively low in sugar and fat. If you are simply trying to find a quick meal replacement, a protein powder with medium carbs and medium calories would most likely be for you.

The three most popular types of protein are whey, egg, and soy. Click their names to learn more. Most people who are trying to build or maintain muscle will choose whey.

Optimum 100% Whey Protein

Optimum 100% Whey Protein won the Supplement Of The Year and Protein Powder Of The Year award for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008! Since the very beginning, Optimum Nutrition has raised the standard by which all other whey protein supplements are judged. Now we're raising the bar again with the 3rd generation of ON 100% Whey Protein: ON 100% Whey Gold Standard.

Like its predecessors, this canister of ON 100% Whey Gold Standard contains Optimum Nutrition's exclusive, proprietary blend of...


Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolates
Ion-Exchange Whey Protein Isolates
Ultrafiltered Whey Protein Concentrate
HydroWhey Hydrolyzed Whey Peptides

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To give you more of what you want (pure, unadulterated whey protein) with less of what you don't (fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, lactose, and other carbohydrates) with every serving. This whey protein supplement is no exception. In fact, ON 100% Whey Gold Standard is better than ever! Here's why:


ON 100% Whey Gold Standard provides more whey protein isolates (WPI) - the purest and most expensive source of whey protein available.

Higher protein percentage. ON's 100% Whey Gold Standard has always been a leader in this respect. Now with 24 grams of protein in just slightly over one-ounce serving, it's nearly 79% protein by weight!

We've included more HydroWhey strategically hydrolyzed, low molecular weight whey peptides to make ON's 100% Whey Gold Standard even faster acting!

ON's 100% Whey Gold Standard now contains lactase and Aminogen digestive enzymes to further enhance absorption and make this product even more friendly to lactose intolerant individuals.

ON's 100% Whey Gold Standard is instantized to mix easily and completely with just a few twirls of a spoon.

Every serving supplies even more low, moderate, and high molecular weight, biologically active whey protein microfractions including Alpha-lactalbumin, Glycomacropeptides, Beta-lactoglobulin, Immunoglobulin G (IgG), Lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and various growth factors.

Over 4 grams of glutamine and glutamine precursors as well as 5 grams of BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine) in each scoop!

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Chocolate Malt
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Double Rich Chocolate
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Orange Cream
Rocky Road
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Strawberry Banana
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BSN Nitrix

Description


NITRIX AVPT is an a.m. to p.m. vaso-muscular dilator. This product expands your blood vessels, which acts to increase blood flow, oxygen and nutrient delivery to your muscle cells. By ensuring the efficient travel of blood and nutrients throughout the body, you will experience improved workout performance, amazing pumps, all-day muscle fullness and vascularity, greater energy, a heightened resistance to fatigue and a greater ability to recover. NITRIX AVPTis the foundation to all of your supplementation needs. Live for the pump with NITRIX!

• Muscle Fullness, Vascularity and Whole Body Pumps
• Sustained Increases in Nitric Oxide Production
• Muscle Strength, Power, Endurance and Overall Work Capacity
• Blood Flow to Muscle Tissue
• Hydrogen Ion (H+) Buffering
• Anaerobic Working Capacity of Muscle Tissue



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• Calorie Partitioning ("Pushing calories into lean muscle and away from fat stores)
• Muscle Carnosine Content
• Removal of Fatigue-Associated Waste Products from Muscle

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)(200mcg):Supports the function of nitric oxide synthase. Folic acid may also help maintain homocysteine levels already in a normal range, promoting a healthy cardiovascular system.

ACE 3 (Triple Action Nitric Oxide Matrix)(3000mg):

L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AKG): A conditionally essential amino acid that is a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide dilates (opens) the blood vessels to allow for more oxygen and nutrients to be delived to muscle tissue. By bonding L-arginine to AKG, the conversion to nitric oxide gas is enhanced, maximizing nitric oxide levels in the blood.
L-Arginine Ethyl Ester: A conditionally essential amino acid that is a precursor to nitric oxide. The esterfication of this amino acid leads to an increased absorption, as well as enhancing L-arginine's function, and overcoming its limitations.
L-Citrulline: An amino acid that may be converted into arginine. It is considered the body's "preferred" precursor to arginine for nitric oxide generation.
CRTS (Critical Release Technology and Support System)(1565mg):

Methocel: A micro-polymer hydrophillic ether matrix which plays an integral role in NITRIX's controlled release technology.

AVPT (Advanced Volumizing & Performance Technology): A proprietary blend of four advanced creatine analogs and Beta Alanine designed to increase creatine transport, uptake and effectiveness, leading to accelerated muscle recovery and hydrogen ion buffering. AVPT contains:

Sodium Creatine Phosphate Matrix: a sodium salt of creatine phosphate, which enhances water solubility. Once inside the bloodstream, a sodium chloride dependant transporter is responsible for carrying the creatine to the muscles cells. So by combining creatine with sodium, the uptake and absorption of creatine is greatly enhanced.

Creatine Ethyl Ester-Beta-Alanine Dual Action Composite (CarnoSyn): BSN's newest proprietary blend, designed to increase the water and lipid solubility of creatine. Not only has BSN increased water and lipophilicity, hydrogen ion buffering has also been addressed with the addition of Beta-Alanine. Recent research indictates that the "burning" sensation of muscular fatigue may not be simply lactic acid accumulation, but also a proliferation of hydrogen ions; a metabolic by-product. Beta-Alanine supplementation increases the production of carnosine, a dipeptide known to help buffer lactic acid accumulation and neutralize hydrogen ions. Thus, by combining a fat and water soluble creatine with Beta-Alanine, it enables the creatine to function beyond its normal rate limiting system, leading to superior absorption and effectiveness.

Creatinol-O-Phosphate-Malic Acid Interfusion: A creatine analog known for its role in supporting cardiovascular function, increasing oxygen availability, endurance, work capacity and time to exhaustion. ATP is our body's energy, the energy to have a muscular contraction and the energy to repair muscle tissue. Creatine helps to carry phosphates, which it donates to ADP to make more ATP, thus more energy. This process is further enhanced by Malic Acid, a Krebs Cycle intermidate involved in the production of ATP. This interfusion functions synergystically with creatine to create more available ATP for explosive energy.

Creatine AAB (Creatine Alpha-Amino-N-Butyrate): The final creatine analog in AVPT. As with the previous analogs, absorption and effectiveness are greatly increased, increasing ATP production and thus anabolic effects. Unlike the other creatine analogs of the matrix, Creatine Alpha-Amino-N-Butyrate posseses anti-catabolic effects also. Leucine, the branched chain amino acid, is metabolized to ketoisocaproate, which is then metabolized to alpha amino-n-butyrate. This metabolite increases protein synthesis and minimizes protein damage from intense training. Not only is creatine absoprtion and effectiveness increased by this bond, but an element of anabolism and anti-catabolism is obtained.

Phosphaplexx (Di-Calcium Phosphate, Di-Potassium Phosphate, Di-Sodium Phosphate): Donate themselves to creatine to maximize phosphocreatine levels, thus increasing ATP levels, strength and endurance. Calcium, potassium and sodium are involved in the regulation of force generation.

Nicotinamide Adeninie Dinucleotide (NAD): Supports the production of nitric oxide synthase, the family of enzymes responsible for converting arginine to nitric oxide.



Available Sizes

BSN Nitrix 180 Tablets
BSN Nitrix 360 Tablets



Supplement Facts


Serving Size: 3 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 60

Amount Per Serving

Vitamin B9(Folic Acid) - 200mcg 50%

ACE3 (Triple Action Nitric Oxide Matrix) - 3000mg
L-Arginine AKG, L-Arginine Ethyl Ester, L-Citrulline

CRTS2 (Controlled Release Technology & Support System) - 1565mg
Methocel™ (Micro-Polymer Hydrophilic Methylcellulose Ether Matrix)
AVPT (Advanced Volumizing & Performance Technology)
(Patents 5,965,596; 6,172,098; 6,426,361 And 6,680,294) Creatine Ethyl Ester-Beta-Alanine Dual Action Composite (CarnoSyn®), Sodium Creatine Phosphate Matrix, Creatinol-O-Phosphate-Malic Acid Interfusion, Creatine ABB™ (Creatine Alpha Amino-N-Butyrate)
Phosphoplexx
Di-Calcium Phosphate, Di-Potassium Phosphate, & Sodium Phosphate
NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)

Other Ingredients
Magnesium Stearate, And Stearic Acid.

Allergen Warning: Manufactured On Equipment Which Processes Products Containing Soybeans, Shellfish, And Peanut Flavor.



Directions

Directions: Recommended for persons under 200 lbs: Take 3 tablets 3 times per day (everyday). Always take on an empty stomach (i.e approximately 30-45 minutes before meals or 2 hours after a meal.) Taking with food or on a full stomach may diminish its effects. Take the first 3 tablets in the morning upon arising, the second 3 tablets before lunch, and the final 3 tablets before dinner.

Recommended for persons over 200 lbs: Follow the same guidelines as above, but take 4 tablets 3 times per day (everyday) on an empty stomach.



Warnings

Before using product, seek advice from a health care practitioner if you are unaware of your current health condition or have any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver or thyroid disease, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, pernicious anemia, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking an MAO inhibitor or any other medication. Do not use if you are pregnant, nursing, prone to dehydration or exposed to excessive heat. Reduce or discontinue use if sleeplessness, tremors, dizziness, nervousness, headaches, or heart palpitations occur. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.



* No claims found on this web page or in print have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. No claim or opinion about weight loss, bodybuilding or general health on this web page is intended to be, nor should be construed to be, medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any weight loss diet or exercise program.

How to Use Beta-Alanine

Exercise physiologists recently made a quantum leap with ground-breaking research on the role of Beta-Alanine. Just like creatine before, this amino acid looks to have great potential in the area of strength and recovery.

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How To Use Beta-Alanine!

If you could train harder and longer, what could you achieve? This article contains real information, not science-fiction. It's scientific FACT!

Exercise physiologists recently made a quantum leap with ground-breaking research on the role of specific performance enhancing supplements. At the center of this research is a special type of amino acid called Beta-Alanine (β-Alanine).

Just like creatine before it, the proof of its efficacy is abundant and very clear cut. The studies that show the incredibly powerful effects of β-Alanine were performed with humans and not data interpolated from rat studies like MOST other new supplements.

All of this makes β-Alanine a unique, powerful, clinically proven and very useful addition to practically anyone's supplement program. However, the most exciting evidence is that β-Alanine has exponential synergism with other scientifically proven supplements such as creatine, BCAA's and more.

Why is this so exciting? It is because when stacked and applied correctly, they can produce massive improvements in YOUR performance. Get ready because the future of human performance enhancement is here.

What Can Beta-Alanine Do For Me?

β-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid that significantly increases strength, lean body mass and muscular endurance by helping manage the pH of the muscle cells.

In other words, it helps buffer the acidic build up that can occur in muscle, which allows you to maintain your strength, speed and power for a longer period. In essence, you can train harder and longer because of it.

 
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In Essence, You Can Train Harder And Longer.

There is also plenty of evidence to show that it is incredibly synergistic with creatine. Therefore, when used/stacked properly, this new supplement can be an amazing tool to help you take your training to new levels, resulting in new personal records and added lean muscle.

How Does Beta-Alanine Work?

β-alanine and Histidine combine in the body, increasing the level of an important dipeptide called Carnosine. Carnosine is important because it helps keep your muscles from becoming too acidic.

Nearly 20% of the muscles pH buffering capacity come from this compound. β-alanine is the precursor of carnosine, and carnosine levels are limited by the amount of β-alanine your muscles have available. Studies have shown that supplementing with β-alanine increases muscle carnosine concentrations, which decreases fatigue in athletes and increases total muscular work performed.

This happens because muscles function best in a very narrow pH range (See graph). Exercise can quickly cause an increase the acid level of your muscles. When this happens (acidosis), muscular performance suffers and muscle cramps happen much easier.

 
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Physiological pH Range.

Furthermore, if the pH drops too low, muscle work stops completely. So, keeping your muscles in an optimal pH range is immensely important. Staying in this optimal range allows your muscles to keep contracting at the same power level for a longer duration, enhancing strength, speed and endurance.

A researcher, Dr. Roger Harris, believes β-alanine can double the buffering capacity within your muscles. This is a huge statement with big implications for every type of athlete.

Dr. Harris proved his theory in a study he conducted where he reported a monstrous 64% rise in muscle carnosine levels after just 4 weeks of daily β-alanine supplementation. Subsequent studies confirmed his results with one study showing that after 10 weeks, muscle carnosine increased by an average of more than 80%!

Other studies showed a very significant 16% boost in total work capacity performed on a stationary bike. This research shows us that β-alanine is extremely effective in fighting fatigue by boosting the body's energy systems and vastly increases endurance.

So why not just take Carnosine? Carnosine is digested very poorly. When you ingest it, the body hydrolyzes (breaks it back down) it into β-alanine and Histidine anyway. Then your body synthesizes it back into carnosine again. Since your body usually has plenty of histidine already then it makes much more sense to just take β-alanine.

Who Should Use Beta-Alanine?

As you are starting to understand, boosting Carnosine levels with β-alanine is extremely beneficial for athletes. It is very useful for anyone involved in athletic activities where strength, power and muscular endurance are needed.

It's for athletes participating in weight training who want to increase strength/lean body mass as well as athletes participating in speed or endurance events who want to prolong the onset of fatigue. It is also helpful for anyone who has hit a training plateau and is looking for something to bump them to the next level.

The Proof

The research for β-alanine clearly shows it is a powerful supplement that when combined with specific other supplements significantly increases strength, lean body mass, power and muscular endurance.

Research also shows that supplementing with β-alanine for as short as 4 weeks with as little as 1.6g/day has a dramatic effect on athletic performance in numerous categories. It also shows that supplementing with Beta Alanine for longer duration with higher dosages (12 wks or more @ 3.0+g/day) has an even greater effect on performance.

Furthermore, these same studies show it is best results occur when using β-alanine consistently for at least three months. There is NO evidence to suggest that cycling off β-alanine would be necessary or beneficial.

 A Summary Of Some Of The β-alanine Studies:

• Increased the work capacity of athletes
• Increased strength and reduced fatigue
• Increased endurance
• The combination β-alanine and Creatine is synergistic and increases workout volume, increases lean muscle mass and may reduce body fat.
• Combining Creatine and β-alanine can have a dramatically positive effect on performance for explosive type movement (sprinting, weight lifting, etc.) as evidenced by an incredible increase in power output over creatine alone.

 
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The Effects Of Combined Beta-Alanine and Creatine Monohydrate
Supplementation On Exercise Performance.

The Most Common Mistakes In Using Beta-Alanine

 Using β-Alanine By Itself To Improve Performance:

As proven above, there is a synergistic effect when stacking creatine and β-alanine. There is almost certainly an even greater synergism when you take other research into account on amino acids, protein and glycogen replenishment. If results are what you want, then read on for how to create a great performance stack.

 Too Large Of A Dose All At Once:

Many athletes report a "prickling sensation" (pins and needles) - called paresthesia when using a serving larger than 1000mg at a time. The prickling is a result of β-alanine binding to nerve receptors, activating them and causing them to discharge/fire. This sensation may begin approximately 15-20 minutes after ingesting β-alanine and may continue for 1-1.5 hours. Furthermore, Dr. Stout has found in his research that one large dose doesn't work as well as divided doses.

 Using β-Alanine To Enhance The Feeling Of "Pump" For Athletes:

Many athletes experience intense vasodilation/pumps from β-alanine if they take more than 1000mg at a time. While this may feel good for some, it usually causes most people to stop their reps or sets short because of this "pump" feeling.

This means less work was actually performed and less adaptation will occur. Therefore, diminishing the training effect and subsequent results. To illustrate this point, think of a cyclist whose legs get too pumped going up their first hill. As a result, they fatigue early and perform worse. Using the proper dosage in the right timing will help avoid this scenario.

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The Best Supplements For Increased Energy

What are the best supplements for increased energy? With so many options out there for your energy needs, it is hard to know what to take to get the most bang for your buck. Here's a great list to support your needs!

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TOPIC: What Are The Best Supplements For Increased Energy?

Why drag your tired body to the gym or through a day of work without the aid of an effective supplement?

20 years ago bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts had to drag themselves out of bed in the morning and head to the gym, relying solely on pure willpower to make progress. However, as time as passed the fitness industry has grown and with it, the supplement industry.

 

Energy Supplements
What Are The Best Supplements For Increased Energy?

With so many options out there for your energy needs, it is hard to know what to take to get the most bang for your buck. The first step to making an informed choice is knowing what ingredients work well, and which ones will take you to that next level.

 Caffeine:

The mainstay in the energy supplement industry, and quite possibly in popular culture as well, Caffeine is involved in nearly every energy supplement on the market today. Caffeine allows for stimulation of the Central Nervous System (CNS) by blocking the calming neurotransmitter Adenosine. This results in higher levels of adrenaline and an added level of energy and alertness.

Some of the popular products containing caffeine:

• Higher Power Caffeine:
  Bodybuilding.com's In-House Brand brings simplicity and quality to the table with this capsule form of Caffeine Anhydrous. In addition, the product is formulated to provide the perfect level of caffeine for optimal results, but we'll discuss dosages later.

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  Higher Power Presents: Caffeine  Helps To Restore Energy When Experiencing Fatigue Or Drowsiness! [ Click here to learn more. ]

• Supplement Direct Caffeine:
  Similar to the Higher Power product this is a simple Caffeine Anhydrous based product. However, Supplement Direct's product is powdered which allows for 1000 servings at a low cost.

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  Supplement Direct Presents: Caffeine Anhydrous  Maximumize Your Energy And Power Output For Your Workouts! [ Click here to learn more. ]

• Gaspari Nutrition SuperPump250:
  While far from a 'caffeine only' supplement, Gaspari Nutrition's SuperPump250 earns a nod in the caffeine division as is one of the better formulated 'all-in-one' pre-workout products on the market today.

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Gaspari Nutrition Presents: SuperPump250  Promotes Skin Tearing Muscle Pumps To Increase Your Lean Mass! [ Click here to learn more. ]

 Cordyceps:

Cordyceps are a form a mushroom that helps to increase cellular energy metabolism, supports adrenal functions, enhances ATP production, and improves oxygen utilization.

Cordyceps may be a new concept to the supplement industry, but they have already cemented their place in history. In the 1930s, Tibetan's used them while climbing Mt. Everest to assist in energy production and oxygen utilization. Then again in the 1993 when the Chinese Women's National track Team used Cordyceps to set NINE world records.

 
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In The 1930s, Tibetan's Used Cordyceps
While Climbing Mt. Everest.

Some of the popular products containing Cordyceps:

• Millennium Sport Cordygen5:
  Quite possibly the most complete Cordyceps product on the market, Millennium Sport Cordygen5 brings together five strains and four species of Cordyceps to make the body a more efficient machine.

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Millennium Sport Presents: Cordygen5  Target Response Oxygen Ultilization And ATP Matrix! [ Click here to learn more. ]

• First Endurance Optygen:
  Another Cordyceps product that combines a strain of Cordyceps with Rhodiola Extract.

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First Endurance Presents: Optygen  Developed For Endurance Athletes To Increase Performance! [ Click here to learn more. ]

 Synephrine:

We all remember when Ephedrine products were the 'King of the Hill' when it came to fat loss and energy, however due to some negative cardiovascular side-effects it left many of us looking for an alternative.

Synephrine raises the metabolic rate. This is achieved by only stimulating the beta-3 receptors, which in turn triggers the breakdown of lipolysis. Similar to caffeine in its stimulant effects it provides reduced appetite and increased levels of energy.

Some of the popular products containing Synephrine:

• PrimaForce Syneburn:
  PrimaForce SyneBurn provides 100% Synephrine HCL and even at the maximum dosage a full bottle can last over TWO full months.

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PrimaForce Presents: Syneburn  Drop Body Fat With Increased Energy & Decreases Appetite! [ Click here to learn more. ]

• SNS Syn-30:
  Serious Nutrition Solutions lives up to its name by providing a Synephrine HCL product with a much higher dosage than their competitors as a very reasonable price.

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CytoSport Presents: Syn-30  Get A More Clear And Focused Form Of Energy Without A Crash! [ Click here to learn more. ]

 Geranium:

This is where we take things to the next level folks. Geranium, or 1,3-dimethylamylamine, is a derivative of geranium oil which is similar to epinephrine.

This allows for extreme CNS stimulation, increased energy, clarity, focus, and overall physical performance. Moreover, since it works through a similar pathway to ephedrine, it causes an increase in cAMP.

Some of the popular products containing 1,3- dimethylamylamine:

• ErgoPharm ErgoLean AMP 2:
  When the company producing a product is ran by supplement mastermind Patrick Arnold you know you are in for something good! This product combines Geranamine (proprietary Geranium Extract) with other proven fat loss and energy agents to provide 'the next level' of energy and fat burning.

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ErgoPharm Presents: ErgoLean AMP 2  Next Generation Fat Loss And Appetite Suppressant! [ Click here to learn more. ]

• Neogenix Velocity XT:
  Taking the same Geranium and going a different route from the supporting cast, Velocity XT provides smooth energy and superior fat burning.

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Neogenix Presents: Velocity XT  An Extreme And Multidimensional Natural Energizing Solution! [ Click here to learn more. ]

 Reset-A.D:

In addition to the above ingredients and products, one specific product deserves a quite honorable mention here. Too often in our supplementation we never provide our bodies a chance to 'reset' from all of stimulation and supplementation we throw at it.

In addition, a chronic lack of proper rest plagues most of us as well. With this in mind a company, Palo Alto Labs, created Reset-A.D. Reset-A.D. is a product designed to improve the health of the adrenal system and makes the body more efficient.

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Using These Supplements
How Often Should One Use These Supplements?

Obviously with so many different supplements listed above there is not going to be one 'catch all' for how often, or how much, to use these supplements.

However, below are some recommendations for each main ingredient:

 Caffeine Dosage:

200mg preworkout provides a nice 'boost' of energy and clarity. You can also intake caffeine before periods of time that may require intense concentration. This is going to coincide with most of the products on the market today.

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Some products, namely Gaspari Nutrition Cytolean, contain slightly less caffeine for those who may be very sensitive to the ingredient. It is recommended to cycle off of Caffeine periodically, e.g. 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

 Cordyceps Dosage:

The dosage on a Cordyceps based product is going to vary depending on which strain and species are involved. The recommendation here would be to follow the product labeling instructions in regards to dosage.

The product can be taken 45 minutes to an hour before any required physical activity. This is going to shine specifically in endurance based activities, but is also great for weightlifting as well.

 Synephrine Dosage:

The standard dosage of Synephrine is only 10-20mg on a daily basis. However, experienced supplement users have gone with higher dosages, but it is recommend to start lower and taper up. Synephrine is best used prior to meals for the appetite suppression and increase to metabolic rate.

 Geranium (1,3-dimethylamylamine) Dosage:

I strongly recommend the beginner users stick with a product that already as 1,3-dimethylamylamine dosed for them, as this is an ingredient which does not require a 'lot' to achieve desired results.

If you have a product which contains Geranium, follow labeling directions. However, for educational purposes, an effective dose of Geranium is 25 milligrams taken 1-3 times daily. Due to the smaller dosage size, a scale should be used for accurate measurement.

Side Effects
Are There Any Side Effects To These Supplements?

Any supplement has a risk of side effects, but by following labeling and dosage directions we can limit the potential side effects. In addition, I have chosen the most efficient energy enhancers on the market and part of being efficient is a limited number of side effects.

The main side effect of note is that since these are stimulants they may lax the Central Nervous System and as such should be cycled off of occasionally. In addition, Caffeine can act as a mild diuretic so proper hydration is essential.

Not Recommended
Which Supplements Would You Not Recommend Using For Increasing Energy?

When seeking an efficient energy supplement we need to avoid ingredients that are too 'harsh' or may cause negative side effects. The main ingredients which I would avoid for energy purposes are:

• Yohimbine HCI
  Yohimbine HCI is a great tool for fat burning, but many users report negative side effects which can interfere with workouts.

• Guggulsterones
  Another fat loss agent often found in various energy or fat-loss based products. Guggul users have reported various sides ranging from gastrointestinal problems to muscle catabolism.

Aside from the above-listed products, let your intelligence be your guide. If you question an ingredient or supplement, research it! If you can't find the answers you are looking for, then find another product.