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Review of Nutrabolics Fighter's Food by soundcheck129

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:49:40 -0700

This was my first experience with an Acai Berry-flavored supplement and man, I am impressed. This stuff is delicious, and a 2-scoop serving packs 40g carbs and 25g protein - very solid. Not only that, it has high quality carbohydrates such as Waxy Maize Starch, freeze-dried berry and vegetable complexes, EFAs, and herbal extracts. Clearly, Nutrabolics thought of everything. Mixability was flawless, and I could live off this - it tastes that good.

Review of Nutrabolics Anabolic Window by soundcheck129

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:01:08 -0700

Got my hands on some Chocolate Anabolic Window and wow, I'm not disappointed. One scoop provides 20g protein and 29 carbs, only 2g fat. I'm normally not a fan of post-workout products that blend carbohydrates and protein, but this I can work with. 2 scoops over some cereal and you're golden. High quality waxy maize, a blend of proteins for maximum muscle fueling, and an excellent taste - deep and fudge-like. Mixability was perfect.

Review of Natrol 5-HTP 200mg by soundcheck129

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:23:18 -0700

5-HTP is touted as a weight-loss and sleep aid product, as well as an anxiety reducer. It's supposed to curb your appetite, but I have not experienced that, which is good, because I like eating. It works by increasing serotonin, and it does work as a sleep aid. Anxiety seems reduced slightly as well. It has basically no reported side effects, and is reasonably priced.

Review of 1,3-Dimethylamylamine

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:15:09 -0700

I bought AMP from Ergopharm which has 1,3 dimethylamylamine as one of the ingredients and though it works great for my early morning workouts, I wanted something I could take in the afteroons to get through school and keep me focused so I got some pure stuff from Primaforce and so far it works wonders. To give an example - yesterday, I was struggling with putting together a research paper so I took 1 capsule and within 20 minutes my mind was clear and ready to spurt out words. It was great! Great alternative to Modafinil and no side effects except for being a bit edgy.

Review of Cytosport Muscle Milk Light by History in Effect

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:06:40 -0700

Everybody is familiar with MuscleMilk and its great taste, but many wanted a version that is lighter and included less fight. MuscleMilk Light was the answer from Cytosport. It almost has half as many calories, but the taste is almost good as good. I got the Vanilla Creme and mixed it in milk. It mixed decent and taste was excellent. Also, it has 1/3 less fat than the popular MuscleMilk. I think Cytosport has hit a homerun with its consumers on this. They have the popular MuscleMilk which taste great and will have you packing on quality muscle with the extra pounds. Now, they have the light version that will be just as refreshing, but less fat content. It is a win-win for all. It is not the cheapest protein, but MuscleMilk is one of the better tasting.

Review of Universal Nutrition Doctor's CarbRite Bar by soundcheck129

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:12:34 -0700

These are marketed as "diet" bars for low-carbers, but these contain 20 grams of protein - much more than many "high protein" bars promise. The flavor is surprisingly good - check out S'Mores, Chocolate Mint, Raspberry Truffle and Cinnamon Bun. The only downside is each bar is only 200 calories and has around 20 grams of sugar alcohols, but they are low in fat. Reasonably priced as well.

Review of MuscleTech Gakic Hardcore

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:16:03 -0700

After the 1st dose i could tell right away that i was pumpimg out more reps and wanted to add another set but my workout partner wasnt up to it, cause he wasnt taking GAKIC. He out waights me by 30lbs and when we started working out togeather (3wks ago) we were about the same strenght in ever exercise. He was out lifting me by sum but after Gakic im now passing him up. i weight 185 and havnt wrked out in a long time. now im seeing defination and size. this product will give you more focus, energy, and you wont even know that your doing more weight til your doing it. im stacking Gakic, Lukic, and naNOx9 and im liking my results. my bench max went from 175 to 205 in just 3 weeks, i cant wait til another 3 wks go by. I recommend Gakic for the price bt the other products in my stack are alil pricey. try my stack and see what results you get. id love to see if you get the same...US ARMY..IRAQ

Review of Nature\'s Best Isopure by History in Effect

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:07:16 -0700

Nature's Best Isopure is one of the first proteins I seen when I picked up a magazine a while ago. The image of a protein that mixes with ease in a glass has always been on mind, so a few months ago I decided to get some Isopure. It is called Isopure because it is a Whey Protein Isolate and one of the easiest forms of protein to digest. This product contains no lactose which is good. I had the Vanilla taste and it was pretty good. It was not overpowering or too sweet. You get 20 packets for 39.99 with a 2:1 ratio of protein to carbs. I could see this being a good meal replacement product or maybe even post-workout if you don't want that many carbs.

Review of Met-Rx Protein Pancake Mix by History in Effect

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:00:17 -0700

Met-RX wanted to make not just another ordinary protein product that you drink, but they wanted to make one you can eat and enjoy doing it. They have a product called Protein Pancake mix that promises to fill your taste buds. First off, two pound of this stuff makes 16 servings of great pancakes. They are easy to make if you just follow the directions. The pancakes come out light and the smell from them is to die for. I enjoy pancakes and these were just as enjoyable as regular pancakes. You can eat them without syrup, but I put syrup on mines and they were tasty. This would be good for a meal replacement product when you are tired of downing protein shakes. Switch it up and give Met-RX Protein Pancake Mix a try.

Review of VPX Sports Zero Impact Bar by soundcheck129

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:51:18 -0700

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Wow...this one is exactly what it sounds like, great peanut butter and jelly taste. The consistency of this bar is like no other, it's more similar to a brownie than a bar, which is awesome. 30 grams of a variety of proteins, 17g fat, only 12g sugar, this is a solid choice. It will fill you up at 390 calories, although it's a bit on the small side. These are overpriced, but it's about the same price as a bar with half the calories, so not bad.

Review of Universal Nutrition Real Gains by soundcheck129

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:32:37 -0700

Strawberry Ice Cream

Real Gains is not your average gainer - it contains flaxseed oil, casein, and only six grams of sugar - impressive for something that has 88 total carbs! The serving size is 618 calories and provides 54 grams of protein, very solid. Taste isn't the best, but it does appear to have little pieces of strawberry in it, which is cool. No chemical taste, and a little creaminess. Mixability isn't anything to write home about, but a solid product nonetheless.

Review of USP Labs PowerFULL

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:35:55 -0700

Are you dreaming of one day getting BIG? Well, when I tried Powerfull I literally got big while dreaming. What's so crazy about this product is a pre-workout supplement that has no common stimulants but it is also used at night to help release growth hormones.

Pre-workout: The strength you get from using it is remarkable. You don't feel all hyped up on caffeine or effedra like all the other preworkout supplements. All you feel is the weights becoming lighter and that you can do more. After a few weeks your leg press, squat, bench and dead lift weight and reps will sneak up on you. Your concentration and focus at the gym is on point.

Pre-bed: Make sure you don't take it on a completely empty stomach. Try to eat something with 2 hours of taking it. Because if not it can give you an upset stomach. But if taken correctly you will receive the best sleep you have gotten in a while. Even when you don't have much time to sleep, you will wake-up feeling like you got a full 8hrs.

All in all it is a pretty good product, it made from natural components from India, so if you want to try a product that works very well but will not have all the crazy side effects of pro-hormones that this is the one for you. The price is not bad for what you are getting: a great workout, muscle gain, good nights sleep and the peace of mind knowing that it's pretty safe. I will definitely pick up another bottle and recommend it.

Review of LG Sciences BC+EAA by History in Effect

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:50:30 -0700

I happen to get my hands on some samples of LG Sciences BC+EAA. BCAA promote growth and EAA make sure your muscles continue to grow. You put them together and you get an awesome tag-team duo. This product can be used intra-workout or you could use it as a post-workout product to combat the intense workouts you have. This product also has glutamine for ample recovery. Anyway, I put three scoop in 12 oz of cold water or so I thought. I put in some extra ice cubes which diluted the flavor significantly, but it wasn't bad. Workouts seem to be more productive and you can crank out an extra rep or two. I could see this being a good intra-workout product that you could add beta-alainine too to make it even more dynamite. 18 dollars for 33 servings ain't bad, but I don't think this could compete with Intrabolic on taste or effectiveness.

Review of BioNutritional Proto Whey by History in Effect

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:26:08 -0700

I had never heard of the company BioNutritional until I got my hands on some Proto Whey. Proto Whey is composed primarily whey protein hydrolysate which is one of the fastest absorbing protein on the market today. This would be an excellent pre-workout protein to take before your workout in my opinion. It mixed pretty easy in my Blender bottle with no trouble. I had the Double Chocolate taste. It reminded me of Optimum Nutrition's Chocolate Malt with a hint of chemical. I have heard that whey protein hydrolysate is horrible without flavoring, so that is probably what it is. For 15.00, you get 20 servings of it which isn't that bad considering the fast absorption rate. I would use this either right before my workout or right after though. You might want to try this for yourself.

Review of Cytogenix CytoNOX by Wouldhe33

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:06:22 -0700

When I first tried CytoNOX, to be honest with you I was just expecting your typical NO pre-workout supplement. But I have to admit I was pleasantly supprised. I got a nice boost of energy,I had a nice, focused and intense workout and felt like I could do more. The energy I had last a couple of hours and the pump lasted all day. The caffeine was not too much, it had just enough for those who are caffeine sensitive. As far as the taste, it was not that bad it was sweet but left a bit of an after taste but that went away after a few sips of water. After a few weeks I noticed some hardness in my physique, which is always a plus. This inturn lead to some muscle gain that was nice. Overall good product and you will not be dissapointed and the price is fair as well.

Review of Millennium Sport Technologies Ragnarok by user123456

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:32:55 -0700

About 3 months ago I decided to pick up a tub of ragnarok due the good feedback it gets over at bb.com.. Sad to say, I am disappoint..

Taste - 4/10
Tried the blue razz as it has the most favorable reviews, christ, it tasted bad. Chemical tasting and left a bitter after taste

Mixability - 8/10
Left a bitter white sediment after mixing.

Energy - 5/10
Made me feel jittery, and the energy wasn't very "smooth"

Ingredient profile - 8/10
Definitely has one of the best ingredient profile for its price

Pump - 5/10
The pumps were inconsistent, sometimes they were awesome and almost painful, sometimes there were none

Overview
It gave me the runs. Christ, every time I take this, 15mins later I'll be taking a dump for sure. Plus I grew very sick of the taste after the first dozen workout. Definitely won't buy again.

Review of Cytogenix CytoCELL by soundcheck129

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:45:59 -0700

What happens when a supplement company creates a product that incorporates pretty much every 'staple' ingredient but isn't quite sure when it should used? You get Cytocell.

Don't get me wrong, with creatine, citrulline malate, taurine, BCAAs and Beta Alanine, there's not much more you could ask for in this. The bizarre thing is that Cytogenix recommends you take this AFTER your workout and pre-bed...which means you're missing out on the benefits of the citrulline malate, beta alanine and taurine. Interesting.

I used this pre-workout and got a little boost, nothing major. Taste was pretty poor, but "Fruit Punch" flavors are always hit or miss, and usually pretty nebulous.

Review of Supreme Protein Carb Conscious Bar by soundcheck129

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:16:40 -0700

Rocky Road Brownie

This is the larger version of the bar, 410 calories, 30g protein, 18g of fat. As good as the Peanut Butter Crunch is, this one is somehow better. It tastes better than a candy bar (although with 18g fat you'd hope so), is pretty big, and manages to fill you up. Unbelievable that there are only 6 grams of sugar in this thing, I can't get over how amazing it tastes. Unfortunately, it is overpriced like all protein bars.

Peanut Butter Crunch

This is a great tasting bar, more like a candy bar than any other protein bar I can recall tasting. It has nice crunchy bits (think Nestle Crunch) and the center is oozing with creamy peanut butter filling. The only problem is that it is only 200 calories, is very tiny, and only has 15g of protein. Otherwise, no real issues - this feels like a candy bar.

Review of Myogenix Aftershock: Recovery by soundcheck129

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:16:42 -0700

Wild Berry Burst

Aftershock is a recovery product, combining 32 grams of protein with 30g carbs and 3g fat. Alone, it's not enough for my PWO needs, but it's a good start. I like the fact that the carbohydrates are from complex, varied sources, notably a fruit powder blend. What I can't be enthusiastic about, though, is the taste. This is fruity, but it tastes quite tart and unpleasant...could not finish.

Orange Avalanche

The nutritional profile is the same, but the taste is much better with this one. Not the greatest, but a pleasant orange cream, I'll take it.

Review of Nutrabolics Iso-MRP by soundcheck129

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:10:17 -0700

Chocolate Milk

Normally I don't do the regular chocolate or vanilla supplements because I think they'll be too plain, but this is an exception to that rule. A deep, fudge-like taste in water (it gets a little diluted in oats) and it mixes up on the thicker side, which I prefer, although I guess some people might not. It's not overly sweet, flavor is very rich. It's definitely a solid meal replacement at 330 calories, 10g fat, 25g carbs, 36g protein. Also comes in Vanilla and Strawberry.

Review of IDS Mass Caps XP

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:45:37 -0700

I stacked Mass Caps XP with Animal Stak, I put on 14 lbs in the 21 day cycle.
I think to get the best out of Mass Caps XP is to stack it, The 1st time I used it I did not stack it with anything and did not get much out of it but 5 lbs.

Review of Gaspari Nutrition Myofusion by soundcheck129

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:02:00 -0700

Wow - I've never been this impressed by a Vanilla-flavored supplement before. This tastes more like cake batter than Muscle Milk's Cake Batter does. I'm not a fan of vanilla, but I would definitely purchase this in the future. Extra points for being an extended-release blend and mixing up nice and thick.

Double Chocolate

I usually don't go for "just" chocolate supplements (UP2 Chocolate PB makes everything else taste bland), but after the Vanilla, I grabbed a tub of the Double Chocolate Myofusion to see how it compared. I am nowhere near disappointed, this is phenomenal. This really does have double the chocolate, it is rich and deep, very fudge-like. If you haven't checked out Myofusion, I'd recommend rectifying that situation ASAP.

Review of Ergopharm ErgoLean AMP by History in Effect

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:14:17 -0700

I just finished a lot that included AMPV2 from Ergoparm and let's just say I was very impressed at the results I got from it. I lost seven pound in four week with the help of AMPV2 with moderate cardio. You take two capsules of AMPV2 and you can feel it working withing 10 minutes as your stomach starts to burn. This product gets you focused and in the zone, but the best part of it is that appetite suppressant. I would lose track of the last time I ate and had little desire to eat sometimes. AMPV2 does have you sweating a lot more, so keep that in mind after workout. AMPv2 is one of the best fat burner products out there because of the appetite suppressant factor. The price is amazing and I urge you to try it out.

Review of VABION Diesel Energy Stix by History in Effect

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:13:36 -0700

Diesel Energy Stix is a portable product on the go from Vabion. I have never heard of the company, but was happy that in colloboration with this site I had some samples sent out to me. The profile in itself is very solid and does not contain too much stuff. It has creatine, caffeine, and some other goodies. I think they could bump the caffeine a slight bit and increase the creatine content to 3g making it meet your daily needs. The Orange flavor is tangy and very strong when you pour it down your mouth. It is not the worst tasting, but not the best either. As for energy, I felt a slight boost, but nothing that blew me out of the water. This because it only has 60mg of caffeine. Still, the price of 10 tubes at about 10.00 is not bad, but more goodies could be added.

Review of Nutrabolics IsoGainer

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:07:03 -0700

Before going on my cut I decided that I would go through one more tub of a weight gainer to get the most out of my dirty bulk. I chose Nutrabolics IsoGainer due to the great ingredient profile of EFA's and the Anabolic Matrix in it. For the price I bought it for I cannot complain about it but it could be better. The taste was a bit effy and I would shy away from the raspberry to anyone planning on buying it. As for the weight gain, I put on about 6 pounds in the first month while also using a creatine. I expected more but they were quite clean pounds and I did not notice much fat from them. Lastly, I stopped taking my NO product while on this due to its Taurine and Arginine and it proved decently well in giving me a pump.

Review of Higher Power CLA by Halosoccer24

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:58:16 -0700

This Higher Power product, like most others made by them, is a cheap and effective alternative to more expensive fat loss products that do the same thing or not even as much. Within the first two weeks I noticed some bad side effects like faster dehydration and a very increased appetite but those were the only bad things. I really seemed to get more toned than I usually would in the month that I took this product. I also noticed a quick increase in energy more so than I usually saw with my daily pump products. I have always liked the main ingredient in the product, Tonalin, but never found a product as cheap as this Higher Power brand that achieved the same results as more popular and expensive brands.

Review of Tylenol Simply Sleep by soundcheck129

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:23:50 -0700

This may be an OTC sleep medication, but it is the strongest sleeping pill I've come across. I fell asleep quickly and slept through the night, but I was very drowsy in the morning, and even until about 1:30pm. As far as I'm concerned, that's a little extreme. However, I did take both pills, and you do have the option to take just one, which I'll probably do in the future. Surprisingly powerful stuff.

Review of iForce Nutrition Maximize by History in Effect

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:35:14 -0700

This is my first experience with iForce Nutrition and I was pleased. They have hit the market with a brand spanking new pre-workout product called Maximize. You will get pretty good pumps, added strength, nice vascularity, and crave the taste. Raspberry lemonade is amazing in 10 oz of slightly cold water. You will feel it right before you workout. I felt a smooth, but not jittery source of energy from this product. As the workout went on, my recovery got better and better. It contains creatine and that surely helped. This product also have focus ingredients and puts you in the zone. iForce nutrition has came out with a solid preworkout product in my opinion and its one of the best tasting ones too.

Review of VABION Diesel Energy Stix by soundcheck129

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:47:57 -0700

As far as energy products go, this was not the biggest burst of energy I've had, but it was still solid. More than just caffeine, this packs in creatine and Taurine as well, and only 2g of sugar per pack. Mixed well, tasted good, nothing amazing but I wasn't choking it down either. The Energy Stix lasted longer than I expected with only 60mg of caffeine. Price was great because it was free - thank you Vabion and SubstanceReviews.com!

Review of Precision Engineered Proto Pure Bar by soundcheck129

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:39:11 -0700

Chocolate Chip

This was a very good bar, tasted like cookie dough and had large chocolate chips in it. Surprisingly, only a few grams of sugar, 32g protein, 10g fat and 300 calories. An excellent choice, although they only seem to be sold at Vitamin World (From what I've seen). This also comes in Chocolate Peanut Butter. The bar is large and actually feels like a meal when you're eating it.

Review of GNC AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 by soundcheck129

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:55:00 -0700

Blue Raspberry

I was hard up for some protein so I hit up GNC for this gem, which was quite overpriced. I did like the unique flavor though, impressive for being carb-free. Of course, that makes it a pretty poor MRP, so it's basically just a pre-mixed protein shake, straight whey isolate and some sucralose. It contains 60 grams of protein and .5 grams of fat - way too much protein for one sitting, but unlike a lot of other beverages like this, it's not in a can, but a plastic bottle, so you can cap it and save it for late.

Review of GNC Pro Performance Oatmeal Protein Bar Deluxe by soundcheck129

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:32:52 -0700

The nutritional profile on this bar is very attractive - 390 calories, 12g fat, 49 carbs (only 6g sugar) and 30g protein. Unfortunately, the taste is pretty bad. Nice consistency, decently large, but the taste was just not there. What was nice was that it included a number of protein sources (fast and slow digesting), rather than just cheap whey concentrate. It was filling and not too expensive (for GNC), but next time I'll either a) get a different bar, or b) get another flavor.

Review of BSN NO-Xplode by tjgear17

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:45:06 -0700

I really enjoyed N.O. Xplode it boosted my energy quite well but the more i used it i felt the more that i became immune to it. It gave me a really good pump and i felt my muscles bulge when i used it. it seemed to stack well with other products. This was my favorite pre workout supplement. I have tried every flavor and they all tasted good blue raspberry being my favorite by far. This kept me alert from the instant i took it i often spent my rides to the gym finding my self driving faster then normal wanting to get there and tackle the weights. overall this product was very good and i recommend it.

Review of Controlled Labs Golden Gains by soundcheck129

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:39:29 -0700

This is a rare miss for CL. And what I mean by that is that Golden Gains is the worst tasting supplement I've had in recent memory. It tastes like they took Golden Finish and mixed it with something terrible to create some mutant, disgusting flavor. There was a slight fruitiness, but for some reason when I tasted this I sensed a strong presence of pureed vegetables, and not in a yummy V8-kinda way.

As for the nutritional profile - it's decent. Good mix of carbs and protein, relatively low in fat. Price is a killer though.

Review of BPT Whey Protein Crisps by soundcheck129

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:34:46 -0700

This is without a doubt the most unique product I've ever come across. These are tin little balls of protein, and they can be mixed into pretty much anything to add a nice crunch and a solid amount of protein. Not the best taste (I had the unflavored) but they come in a couple other flavors, and these were perfectly fine with a little Stevia. It's a nice crunchy snack for when you want to feel like you're eating something and not just pound a whey shake. I feel like there's a lot that can be done with these but I'm not quite sure where to start.

Review of Universal Nutrition BCAA Stack by soundcheck129

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:30:40 -0700

Grape

This is your standard BCAA product, with a 2:1 ratio of leucine to isoleucine and valine, as well as glutamine. Gets the job done, though the taste leaves a bit to be desired. I like that it has no added sugars, which I guess might hold back the taste. This is an outstanding value, as is the case with most of Universal's products. The mixability wasn't the greatest either, but some vigorous shaking will probably get the job done.

Review of Cytosport Muscle Milk Light Bar by soundcheck129

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:47:19 -0700

This has got to be the tiniest protein bar I've ever come across. Granted, it only has 170 calories, but still. Not the best nutritional profile ever, with 6g fat, 18g carbs (9g sugar) and 15g protein but it's alright. Taste is ok, the best part is that it has real peanuts. Another nice thing is that it has zero lactose. I was laughing because the bar advertises its "Natural" Chocolate Coating, yet the ingredient list is full of partially hydrogenated oils and corn syrups.

Review of MHP Probolic-SR by soundcheck129

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:47:33 -0700

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

I was really excited when I saw this flavor, as I've been dreaming about a cookie-dough flavored protein forever. Unfortunately, this did not live up to my expectations. Tasted like a funky Cookies and Cream, was very hard to mix, and doesn't have the best nutrient profile. I like that it is a blend heavy on the gradual release proteins, but that's about the only good thing about it.

Review of iSatori Liquid Morph by History in Effect

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:19:05 -0700

iSatori has came out with a portable protein product that includes stuff like nitric oxide, glycerol, carnosine, and etc. This product helps you get stronger, better pumps, added vascularity, and better endurance. It is in a 3oz vial and the flavor was grape. Grape was sweet and syrupy in nature. I wish it was more fruitier and less sweet. One of these vials cost 4 dollars and I would not pay that much as compared to Dymatize Protein where you can get 6 bottles for 12.99. The difference is that you don't get the other extra goodies that iSatori offers. Still, this is not something I would pick up because of the price. I could see this going from vial to powder form.

Review of American Bodybuilding Whey Force by History in Effect

Sun, 31 May 2009 17:59:37 -0700

If you need a protein product on the go as a pre-workout meal or post-workout meal, then Whey Force is a choice you may want to try. It contains fast-acting proteins like whey isolate and whey hydrolysates. 21 grams of high quality goodness in this product. Little if any carbs in this product too. The flavor I had was Chocolate Fudge and let me tell it was pretty amazing. It is addictive and goes down very quick. ABB prides itself on portable products which insure you can't make no excuses when replenishing lost nutrients after a rigorous workout. One thing of concern is the high sodium amount and I think it could be much lower. You can get 12 cans(9.5 oz) for 19.99. If you need a product on the go, consider Whey Force.

Review of Optimum Nutrition 100% Any Whey by History in Effect

Sun, 31 May 2009 17:54:14 -0700

100% Any Whey is not just any whey protein product. It is a whey protein product that is so versatile that you can mix it in anything. It has no taste basically and you can put it in things from your cereal to your pancakes. 17 grams of three protein blends that will have you full and your workouts will be explosive. Any Whey will fill the gap in for you. You can put it in drinks, bake with it, cook with it, and do anything you want to make it worth your while. For $30.00, you get 60 servings. I believe that ain't a bad deal and it only contains one carb. It is perfect for low-carb or keto diets.

Review of Sci-Fit Econo Whey by soundcheck129

Sun, 31 May 2009 14:39:59 -0700

Chocolate Marshmallow

With a name like Econo-Whey, you know it's got to be good, right? I was a little hesitant to pick this up but when I saw it for $12/5lbs, I had to do it. And I'm very glad I did. The taste is great, very rich chocolate with just a touch of marshmallow. Mixability is excellent as well. Macros aren't that great, only 18g protein per scoop with 2g fat and 6.5g carbs - but I'll live.

Review of Y-RD by History in Effect

Sun, 31 May 2009 13:11:28 -0700

Y-RD comes from the minds of USP and Pure Supplements. This product is not available in many places, but is one of the products that USP add in when you purchase another. Y-RD goal is provide energy and focus whether you are in the gym or need some extra energy. I felt the energy and the focus from Y-RD. There were no jitters or crashes from taking this product. I took two pills of Y-RD with water. Y-RD features caffeine for raw energy and geranium for focused energy. The energy is very smooth and flows easily. This is not a kitchen sink product, but has simple proven ingredients that work well combined. The prices I seen on this seem to be amazing.

Review of Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold Meal by History in Effect

Sun, 31 May 2009 12:42:30 -0700

Whey Gold Meal is the answer to being hungry between meals. It is high quality protein combined with other great goodies like BCAA and glutamine for recovery. A packet contains 45 grams of protein and that is great. Vanilla Custard mixed pretty easily with few clumps and tasted amazing. It was so good that I wanted to drink another packet. Optimum Nutrition does not disappoint with this product. Twenty packets come out to around 35 dollars which is not the best price, buts its 45 grams of a protein blend. You could split the package into two servings and take it like that to make it last longer. Whey Gold Meal is a solid choice if you need a meal replacement, but the price may have you wanting to purchase something else.

Review of GNC Herbal Plus Valerian Root by soundcheck129

Sun, 31 May 2009 12:17:43 -0700

Valerian root is a natural sleep aid, and it does its job very well. I was snoring within 20 minutes of taking just one pill, and I woke up feeling refreshed and not the least bit drowsy. It is supposed to be non-habit forming as well, which is great. Pretty cost-effective too.

Review of Nutrabolics Hemodrene by History in Effect

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:20:06 -0700

I used Nutrabolics' Hemodrene in association with Neogenix Vasospan to produce a great stack. I already made a review about Vasospan and now its Hemodrene's turn. Hemodrene is a combination of some of Nutrabolics products. They decided to take those product and put them into one deadly, potent fat burner. The result is success. You should take this product 15-20 minutes before your workout or cardio session. You won't be sad. This stuff has your stomach burning and you will sweat real hard. Make sure to drink plenty of water. This stuff is like 35 dollars for 30 days and that is remarkable. It gets you in the zone and you will respond with amazing energy in the gym. Don't worry about taking in a lot of carbs, because it has an insulin feature to manipulate the carbs and prevent it from being turned into fat. I lost 7 pounds while using Vasospan and Hemodrene.

Review of American Bodybuilding Adrenalyn Shot by History in Effect

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:12:16 -0700

As you can tell from prior review, I like to experiment and use portable supplements. Adrenalyn shot is another from the ABB family which promises to give you energy. It is not just an ordinary energy shot. In fact, its quite more. It has beta alanine which not only give you the tingles, but improve strength and endurance during workout. Glycerol is also in the formula. Glycerol-like products include Glycergrow or SizeOn. Products like these produce great pumps and freaky vascularity. I did get a good combination of both from this product. Berry Buzz taste is amazing and I was craving more of it. You won't be disappointed at this product. The synergy of caffeine, glycerol, and caffeine is a win-win for you in the weight room.

Review of American Bodybuilding Steel Bar by History in Effect

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:03:47 -0700

I was just casually strolling through a supplement store and saw ABB Steel Bar. I had experience with Optimum Lift Bars, so i decided to give these a go. First off, this is some delicious stuff. The flavor I tried was Crunchy Peanut Butter and it was addicting. This would not necessarily be a pre-workout or post-workout treat, but its something you can eat to replace a meal. ABB specializes itself on quality and this is in fact quality goodness. This will satisfy your cravings and you can pick this up instead of candy. Quality protein is in this bar and you will enjoy. I have had better bars, but its good to change up the pace once in a while.

Review of American Bodybuilding Ripped Force by History in Effect

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:00:08 -0700

American Bodybuilding is the sister company of Optimum Nutrition. This should not mean anything as they provide quality products. They are known for many of their drinks being portable which is great for the athlete on the go. I had a chance to try out Ripped Force. The flavor was grape and it was strong. You can feel it with 200 mg of caffeine in your system. When I worked out with this stuff, I felt wired as can be. I didn't want to take a break between sets, but just keep going. You get 24 in a case and the price may be a tad high, but for portability it has to be a great buy. If you want to be alert on the go, pick it up.

Review of Nimbus Nutrition Poseidon by veeshmack

Thu, 28 May 2009 11:34:25 -0700

I got a great deal when i picked up poseidon, gettin in the buy 2 get 1 free sale at bb.com. I picked it up after reading up on the benefits. It is a really good product to use while you are off of stimulants as the high dose of B-vitamins provide a great energy source. Also the poseidon complex gives you a pretty good array of ingredients that support and help improve your workout and performance.
The mental energy and focus was one of the biggest upsides, but the biggest upside in my opinion was that after a few weeks of usage, i noticed a great improvement in skin complexion and reduction in acne. For me, thats a huge bonus.

The only downsides i really experienced was that i didnt like mixing it in straight water as anything under 1L per scoop left an aftertaste (whereas mixed with something had no flavor)
Also, personally, if i exceeded 3 scoops in a short amount of time (4-5hrs) i would get some diarrhea, which was no fun.