Cellucor Super Sport Isolate Review

First off I would like to send out a big a shout out to Cellucor for it's generosity in giving me the opportunity to try a 12 Serving Bag of this protein!!

Here are a few pictures for you guys to check out...

Alright so here is my review:


Mixability: 10/10

This protein mixes great in shaker! Just shake it up for about 10 Seconds and there are no clumps or protein stuck to the sides of the shaker.

Taste: 4/10

I tried this protein numerous different ways in hoping to find something that I could enjoy but unfortunately was not able to make my taste buds happy. I have had issues with other Chocolate proteins in the past so I was really hoping this one wouldn't be the same...

As you can see in some of my pictures, I ended up trying this protein in my cereal. I have this cereal practically every morning and always mix up some protein into it instead of milk or added sugars for flavoring. I personally found this was the only way to take the protein in a way that I somewhat could enjoy it abit better, when mixed together with fruit/nuts etc. However when I tried drinking this protein on it's own it just really tasted like watered down hot chocolate. I honestly can't really find a comparison but it just tasted really odd for me.

I feel bad giving the taste such a low rating but I just couldn't force myself to enjoy it.

Product Profile 9/10

 This protein is a great choice if your looking for a high quality protein without the extra carbs/fat. There are also no unecessary additives/fillers which makes this a very clean protein ideal for dieting. Your also getting 30 Grams of protein per scoop so this is one of the highest protein per gram proteins on the market! The added BCAA's and Glutamine are also a nice addition.

Value/Price 5/10

For $24.99 for 12 Servings or $44.99 at 30 Servings I feel this product is overpriced. While the product is high quality and offers a great protein per gram ratio it still doesn't merit the price. There are numerous other competing proteins with similar profiles and also better taste that are much for reasonable (**personal opinion in regards to the chocolate flavor only as I haven't tried the vanilla flavor**)

Overall: 6/10

While I really enjoy Cellucor products overall this one just didn't do it for me. I just couldn't get used to the chocolate flavor. I will however reiterate that Chocolate flavored proteins are a real hit and miss for me. I either really like them or don't. I really don't much of a middle ground here for some reason. I personally believe the Vanilla flavor would be more along my lines that I'd consider if I were to purchase this product. If I ever catch a good sale price on the Vanilla flavor I certainly wouldn't hesitate to snag some! The quality is certainly there!

Thanks again for the opportunity to try this and I hope you can appreciate me being honest


For those interested in what was in my cereal I will give you the recipe lol...

70 Grams Blueberries
20 Grams Crushed Walnuts
Teaspoon Cinnamon
30 Grams Whole Grain Shreddies
30 Grains All-Bran Original
1.5 Scoops Protein mixed in water


Check out Bodybuilding.com for more information on the product or to purchase.  http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cellucor/super-sport.html

Betancourt Ripped Juice EX2 Reviewed

Back with another fat burner review for you all!


On tap today will be Betancourt Nutrition Ripped Juice EX2


http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/betancourt-nutrition-ripped-juice-ex2.html


Ripped Juice EX2 is Betancourt's follow up product to their original Ripped Juice fat burner. I personally haven't used the original before so I can only tell you what I experienced with EX2.


First off let's quickly review what this product claims are:

The ingredients in the new RIPPED JUICE™ EX2 formula were carefully chosen on the basis of scientific studies documenting their potential to:

• Rapidly stimulate the break down of body fat (lipolysis) and convert it into usable energy (oxidation)†
• Sustain mental energy, performance and mood†
• Suppress binge eating behaviors†
• Rapidly increase calorie-burning (metabolic) rate†
• Modulate body composition (e.g. reduce body fat %, increase lean mass %)† 

Since I only tried a sample of this product I really cannot say what it's long term effects on fat-loss are. The product suggests taking 1 Capsule 30 minutes before breakfast or your workout. If you have a stronger tolerance for stimulants you can add a second capsule. 


I personally took 1 Capsule 30 minutes before breakfast & a second capsule mid afternoon between meals. 


The first dose in the morning was most noticeable. About 20 minutes after taking it I was wired! I could totally feel the product kicking in. Energy levels rocketed and I started getting abit jittery. I actually felt a tiny bit cracked out haha. The only other product where I will say I got this sort of feeling was when I tried a sample of BPI's 1MR pre-workout. That however was much more intense than this.The intense feeling cooled down however after about 20 minutes and turned into a strong mental awareness and focus. Energy levels also stayed strong for several hours after.


About 5 hours after the first dose I started to get quite tired and had a small "Stim crash". This is roughly when I took the second capsule. However this time even after 30 minutes I hardly felt anything. There was no real energy boost or mood/focus elevation. It wasn't a really bad crash however like some products can cause. I was however disappointed that the second dose didn't do very much...


So while the initial dose was very potent I'm wondering if this product will burn you out very quickly. It certainly seems very powerful but perhaps sticking to one dose a day would be best. However the afternoon crash is certainly something I don't enjoy, especially if I have a workout coming up. In this case perhaps you'd be best to take your one dose in place of a pre-workout. 


So after considering the pros and cons I'll give this a product an 8.5/10  I believe if you fit your dosages properly into your schedule this product will give you a strong boost and give you plenty of energy for your workouts or to kick start your day. Also I'm sure that it elevated my metabolism quite abit cause I totally could feel my body just firing on all cylinders with that first dose!


Check out www.bestpricenutrition.com for all your supplement needs at great prices!

PharmaFreak Ripped Freak Review

First off a big thanks go to PharmaFreak and it's reps for the opportunity to try a full bottle of this!


So here's my final review.


Dosage: One bottle has 60 Capsules. HOW DO YOU USE RIPPED FREAK?

Take 1 capsule of RIPPED FREAK with an 8-ounce glass of water on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning before breakfast.

OPTIONAL SECOND SERVING:
Take your second serving (1 capsule) early afternoon, on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before you eat a meal. On workout days, take 1 capsule 30-60 minutes before your workout. Never take more than 2 capsules daily. Drink at least ten 8-ounce glasses of water daily. For maximum results, combine RIPPED FREAK with a healthy diet and a hardcore training program.

I personally took 1 Capsule every morning about 30 minutes before breakfast. On OFF training days I took a second capsule mid afternoon on an empty stomach.

Effects: HOW DOES RIPPED FREAK WORK?

RIPPED FREAK's formula promotes fat burning by optimizing levels of the body's 2 most powerful fat burning hormones, epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).* Not only does RIPPED FREAK support optimal levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine release, but it may also help prevent the breakdown of, epinephrine and norepinephrine.*

The RIPPED FREAK formula also uses methyl gallate ester. Methyl gallate ester supports the lipophilicity and absorption of ingredients into biological membranes, to promote bio-availability and extend the half-life of RIPPED FREAK's fat burning compounds in the body.*


So after taking this consistently now for about a month I feel I can give a very good assessment of it's effectiveness. For the most part the morning dosage would certainly help me wake up and get me going. Rarely did I feel over-energized or crash later in the day. Occasionally if I didn't drink enough water with it I'd get some raspberry ketone burps. If you drink 2 glasses of water though this shouldn't be an issue. Also I didn't get any stomach discomfort from taking this.

Now in regards to fat loss I was quite disappointed. I really cannot say that I noticed anything in additional fat loss. Yes it provided some energy and may have revved my metabolism up abit but I certainly cannot say it helped me get rid of any additional pounds. I even restricted calories more towards the end of taking this product but still didn't notice much...

The key with these products is that your diet & training have to be in check before even bothering with a fat burner. I felt that both were in line so this product had ample time to prove itself.

So I'm going to give this product a final rating of 6.5/10

New Chapter Organics perfect CALM Multi

On tap today for review is another Multi-Vitamin.

Thanks to Best Price Nutrition, I received a trial bottle for review.

New Chapter has steadily become more popular in the health & nutrition field. They are consistently coming out with new innovative supplements for those looking to improve their health.

perfect CALM is a Whole Foods Multi-Vitamin. They key with this is that it does not need to be taken with food. Most common Multi-Vitamins nowadays are synthetic and are hard for our bodies to absorb so they must be taken with a meal. Other issues with synthetic Multi's are that they can leave you with an upset stomach if not taken with a meal.

perfect CALM is a unique Multi-Vitamin in that it majorly focuses to address daily stress, enhance calm and overall well-being. It features herbs such as Holy Basil, Turmeric, Chamomile. perfect CALM also has active bacteria which will help in digestive health and digestion.


While usually Multi-Vitamins are not a "FEEL" type supplement I must say I personally did notice this product doing what it was meant to do. I personally felt more at peace and calm throughout the day. My thoughts were clearer and more focused. I also felt less stressed from work and other things that were going on.

I must say I have been impressed with all New Chapter products I've used in the past and I really feel the quality and efficiency of their products is great!

So if your in the market for a new Multi-Vitamin and could use some extra stress relief certainly give this product some serious thought!



Thanks for checking out this review and please visit Best Price Nutrition for more in-depth product info.

Applied Nutraceuticals Peach Tea Lit-Up Review

Hey everyone!

I'm back again with another review for ya after a small layoff.

Today I'm going to be reviewing another Pre-workout supplement. On tap is Peach Tea Lit-Up from Applied Nutraceuticals. Here's the link to it: http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/applied-nutriceuticals-lit-up-peach-tea.html

Peach Tea Lit-Up is the follow up product to their Cherry Lit-Up flavor. The profile is exactly the same just a different flavor. I have used the Cherry flavor in the past and it was delicious so I expected much of the same from this new release.

Lit-Up is marketed in the following manner. "Lit UP is a completely unique ultra-concentrated pre-workout powder that delivers the ideal amount of energy, focus and pump without the strung out feeling and loss of appetite that result from some competitor's products."

So let's begin with my review...

Lit-Up is a product which provides 40 Servings per container. Each servings will give you roughly 170mg of Caffeine and 1.5Grams of D-Aspartic acid. For myself I find the sweet spot to be about 1.5 Scoops for energy/focus. Another ingrediwent is Beta-Alanine which i believe is at about 1gram.


If your not familiar with D-Aspartic Acid it is relatively new. The main benefit of D-Aspartic Acid is that it increases testosterone by an average of 42% in 12 days. This information has come from recent scientific studies. The dosage taken in these studies was 3 grams daily. So if you really want to utilize the benefits of DAA then you'd need to either take 2 scoops of Lit-Up daily or add some bulk DAA separately. 

In regards to Beta-Alanine it is now up there with Creatine in importance to training. Beta-Alanine should also be taken at around 3-4 grams daily so the amount in this product will not fulfill your daily requirement to receive it's full benefits. I take 2 grams in bulk twice daily and have certainly noticed an increase in strength & endurance.  

I took this product roughly 30 minutes before my workout. I shook it up in my shaker and sipped on the way to the gym. 

Taste: Well let's just say the taste is very good! What I liked most about the flavor is that it is different. Almost all pre-workout supplements nowadays are fruit punch or some variable of it. They all taste similar but this one is completely different. It almost tastes like iced tea which you'd sip on a hot summers day. The flavor is very strong so make sure to mix with plenty of water or it might be abit too sweet. I will give this a 9.5/10

Effects: Lit-Up provided me with a very clean energy in the gym. There were absolutely no jitters. I also noticed a very intense focus as I was training. I was also not distracted by my surroundings and was dialed into my training and crushing the weights. In regards to strength I can't say it helped much there or in regards to a pump. I am currently in a caloric deficit with low carbs in my diet so this may be the most likely culprit for lack of those things. So here I will give an 8/10

Overall: Lit-Up personally is one of my favorite pre-workouts. It delivers exactly the right amount of energy & focus in the gym that I need. The taste is also make it very enjoyable to sip on and usually leaves me wanting more once I'm finished. So I'm going to give the product an 8.5/10 rating. If the dosages of DAA & Beta-Alanine were a little higher then my rating would most likely be a 9/10


Lit-Up is also one of the most reasonable priced pre-workout supplements on the market. If your interested in purchasing this product check it out here: http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/applied-nutriceuticals-lit-up-peach-tea.html
 
Thanks for checking out this review and be on the lookout for lots more in the coming days/weeks.

New Chapters Wholemega Review

New Chapters is an excellent company if your looking for health and nutritional products. They consistently make high quality products from fish oil to multivitamins. 

Wholemega is a fish oil capsule that stands out from the rest. First off the fish oil comes from 100% Wild caught Alaskan Salmon which is very important. Some fish oils use farm caught salmon which have higher levels of mercury and other harmful pollutants.  Wholemega also does not purify it's fish oil the conventional way. It goes through an Extra-Virgin process similar to that of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. They key with this process is that throughout the normal purification process of most fish oils many beneficial vitamins and minerals are taken out. WHOLEmega however retains these via it's Extra-Virgin process. Click here for more information on this process LINK  Simply look at the majority of fish capsules out there and you can tell if it has been heavily processed or not. Most will almost be a clear gold colour while these are a nice redish color. The big difference lies in that the process takes out most of an anti-oxidant called Astaxanthin. Research shows that due to Astaxanthin's potent antioxidant activity, it may be beneficial in cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.

WHOLEmega is more than just simply a product that provides you with a tiny bit of healthy fat. It also provides a broad spectrum of Omega 3,5,6,7,8 & 9 Fatty Acids giving you the perfect balance.


Last but not least WHOLEmega is easy to swallow and will not give you fish burps or an upset stomach.

WHOLEmega comes in 30,60,90,120 & 180 Capsule bottles. For the best prices please visit www.bestpricenutrition.com


I highly recommend this product if your serious about your health or are in need of more EFA's in your diet. Unfortunately the typical American diet has evolved to the point where our bodies mostly only get the unhealthy fats from things such as fatty meats, baked goods etc. This product will certainly help to balance things out!

BPI RoxyLean ECA Review

On tap for this review is BPI RoxyLean ECA.

http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/bpi-roxylean-eca-supplement.html

RoxyLean is a fat burner that claims to help with the following:

Strong, Smooth Energy Support*

Promote Extreme Focus & Clarity*

Appetite Regulation*

FAT LOSS SUPPORT*

1 Single Serving Capsule Dose

Support Increased Metabolic Rate*

So let's begin...  I have recently been on a cutting program trying to shed a few extra pounds and have tried quite a few different products recently so I had a good idea of what I expected from this product.

The first thing I liked about this product was that they claim that 1 capsule is a sufficient dose. Most products will tell you to start with 1 cap and then work your way up to 2 caps twice a day. So that is exactly how I dosed this. 1 Caps first thing in the morning about 30 minutes before breakfast.

Well let's just say I was very pleased with what I felt from it. First off I certainly noticed a nice energy boost in the morning that would last into the afternoon. The most notable thing however was that I felt extremely focused and dialed in for most of the day. It certainly helped me at work to be more productive and get more done!

In regards to fat loss I certainly felt like it was revving my metabolism up. I also felt much leaner and also more defined like it had a sort of diuretic effect.

Simply this product is one of the best fat loss products I've used to date. I really felt like it was working which cannot be said for most products I've tried in the past.

So I'm going to give this a 9/10 rating. All the product claims were met which is really what I like the gauge most of my ratings on.

I would however like to make a major point. ALL FAT BURNERS are only supplementary! They will not work if your diet and training are not in check. Before even bothering with a fat burner make sure your eating and training properly! These products will not melt fat off of you but give you an added boost. Remember Diet/Nutrition are king when it comes to losing fat and building muscle!

Also I'd once again like to thank www.bestpricenutrition.com for the opportunity to review this product!

I will be doing another two products reviews shortly so stay tuned!