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!


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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!

Applied Nutraceuticals Black Cats & All-Max Razor 8 Reviews

Time for some more reviews!

Today I'd like to review 2 Pre-Workouts which I have tried over the past few days.

The first one I'll start with is Applied Nutraceuticals Black Cats.

http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/applied-nutriceuticals-black-cats.html

Black Cats is a simple pre-workout mainly meant for more energy and focus in the gym. Blacks Cats is not meant for those looking for extra pumps or getting doses of Arginine, Creatine or Beta-Alanine.

So my dosage for trial was 2 capsules about 30 minutes prior to my workout. I wasn't quite sure what to expect as I have used there Lit-Up product before and really enjoyed it's effects on my workout.

So after I arrived at the gym and had a few warm-up sets under my belt I could feel a nice trickle of energy kicking in. It wasn't anything major but was nice and smooth. I also started to notice that I became more dialed in and focused.

My workout ended up being very good and I left the gym feeling like I got the most out of it. A few hours later I certainly noticed that there was no crash. I also had no issues falling asleep.

So if your looking for a simple energy booster just to wake you up in the morning or something to help you get through a workout this product certainly is beneficial. No crash, no jitters but nice clean energy with a nice focus bonus!

This gets a 9/10 from me. Simple but effective! Also the price is VERY reasonable, only $16.99 for 60 Capsules at www.bestpricenutrition.com

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Next up let's review All-Max Nutrition Razor8

http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/allmax-nutrition-razor-8-blast-powder.html
Razor8 has been created for those looking for Energy, Focus, Pump and to really demolish the weights in the gym. They claim it to be one of the most potent pre-workouts available.

One thing to make note with Razor8 is that it is very stimulant heavy if you take the 1 serving. Caffeine content would be around 350-400mg which for most people would have you jumping off the walls and extremely jittery. For this specific reason I only took a 1/2 scoops serving for my trial of this product. This still provides plenty of caffeine and stimulants to power through your workout.

First off though I'd like to talk about the taste. The flavor I tried was Triple Berry.

The first thing I noticed with the flavor was that it is was not very strong so using only a small amount of water is optimal. The berry flavor was very obvious but tasted a little "off" to me. Certainly drinkable but then again not something I'd actually look forward to chugging down like some other pre-workouts I've tried.

Now on to the effects. Since I only took a 1/2 dose I was expecting a nice dose of energy without being overstimulated and that's exactly what I got. I took this about 30 minutes prior to my workout.

As always I usually start to feel the energy and effects of pre-workouts as i start doing my warm ups in the gym. Razor8 followed in those footsteps and started to provide a nice steady stream of energy. As I was working out my legs that day I certainly needed that extra boost as it's usually my most challenging day. Throughout the workout i also noticed that my focus was more "on' that usual. I was also sweating up a storm which is usually a sign of heightened metabolism and energy. Razor8 does claim to also help as a fat burner and I certainly agree that it can help in this area. When it comes to pump however I didn't really notice much. Arginine is the main ingredient when it comes to pumps and after lots of recent research it has shown to be non effective when taken orally.

Another thing I want to mention about Razor8 which I like is that it provides the 5 grams of Creatine which you should be taking daily. Even if you only take the half dose you'll still get 2.5 grams. I always enjoy when a product actually puts a quality amount of an ingredient in instead of just pixie dusting.

So overall Razor8 is a solid pre-workout which will provide a clean energy( at 1/2 dose) and also increase your focus in the gym. If your looking for the pump aspect however you may be disappointed.

Taste for me gets a rating of 6/10.

Effectiveness I'll give it an 8/10. A higher rating would be given if the pump aspect was there as is claimed by the company.


Well thank you all for checking out today's reviews! More will be coming in the next few days!

Thanks again to www.bestpricenutrition.com for the giving me the opportunity to try these products. Make sure you check them out when your ready for your next supplement order!

Some Protein Reviews

Hey Everyone!


Sorry for the long delay since my last blog post. Been working on a few things and been very busy with work of late. I however do hope to have more blogs, videos etc coming over the next few weeks. I have joined together with www.bestpricenutrition.com to help do some product reviews for them and help promote their website. They truly are an awesome company to check out for all your supplement needs as they have a large lineup of products from many different companies. They are also continually adding more companies & products to their lineup. Also their customer service is great which is sometimes hard to find these days.

So let's begin with the reviews. I have 2 products which I'd like to review today. The first will be Optimum Nutrition's Hydro-builder Chocolate Shake Flavor.

I have always been a fan of Optimum Nutrition's products. They consistently make high quality products that not only taste good but work. For proteins they are easily the most popular on the market.

So I was given some samples of the Chocolate Hydro-builder flavor to try. The protein is very high quality but I was a little disappointed in the taste. The chocolate flavor has a strange aftertaste and almost tasted very fake. It is certainly not my favorite Chocolate flavor I've tried.

In regards to mix-ability it does tend to be a little thick if not enough water is added but otherwise it will not clump.

Hydro-builder also has added Creatine which is what mainly sets it apart from other proteins. It gives you the 5 Gram dosage which is what you usually should be getting per day in each servings.

The price point on this product is what I dislike the most. Even-though the quality is high your mainly paying for the added Creatine. I would highly recommend to just buy a tub of bulk Creatine Mono-Hydrate and add it to your protein shakes.


So I'm going to give this product a rating of 6/10 because of the price point and also flavor.


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The next protein I'd like to review is All-Max Nutrition's Iso-Flex Chocolate Peanut Butter & Regular Chocolate flavors.

I'll start with the regular chocolate flavor first as to compare to the ON Hydro-builder.

Once again the chocolate flavor was very disappointing. One thing to mention however is that I usually never purchase Chocolate flavored proteins to begin with because very few taste good to me.

Anyways the main thing for me with Iso-Flex that I noticed was the product profile. Only 110 calories for a 30 gram serving. No Fat or Carbs which is great for those on a cut or watching there calorie intake. 27 Grams per serving is also great and I can't think of any other protein with same amount of high quality isolate protein per 30 grams.

Mix-ability is also great with no clumping even when mixed with only a little bit of water.

In regards to taste I found the Chocolate Peanut Butter to be the best between the two. It reminded me of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. It was very good tasting and delicious to drink. There were also little chocolate chunks in the protein which i could have done without because they sometimes stuck to the shaker cup.

Between this protein and Hydro-builder I would choose the Iso-Flex and just add my own Creatine.

Once again however the price point is VERY high in comparison to most proteins. Even-though the profile is stellar I still don't feel it's price is warranted.

I will give the Chocolate flavor a 6/10 because of the price point and taste and the Peanut Butter flavor a 8/10 because the taste is drastically better.


Well thanks for checking out this review and look for more within the coming days!

Make sure to check out www.bestpricenutrition.com if interested in either of these products!

Here are the links for your viewing pleasure:

Hydro-builder: http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/optimum-nutrition-hydrobuilder-4lbs.html

Iso-Flex: http://www.bestpricenutrition.com/allmax-nutrition-isoflex-5lbs.html

New Videos on my Youtube Page

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know I have my first videos up on the youtube page. I have 2 product reviews which I've done. One is already uploaded and the other is being uploaded as I write this! You can click the on the youtube videos on the blogs main homepage and will be taken right to them.

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Thanks and have yourself a great weekend!

Mike

Colloidal Silver

Hey everyone!

This is going to be my very first article today. I wanted to start off and talk about a little known product called Colloidal Silver Water.

First a little history about Silver itself. Silver has been used mainly as a form of money since the beginning of time.  However many people don't know the other uses that Silver has had over time. For starters the majority of dishes and cutlery in ancient times were made out of Silver. Because of Silvers power to destroy bacteria and fungi this was the ultimate choice. Bacteria being in contact with the Colloidal Silver for as little as 6 minutes can cause it to be destroyed. Another use of Silver which is a little more recent and is still used today is putting a pure silver coin into milk that is close to spoiling. The Silver will kill the bacteria and will prevent spoilage and extend the expiry date. There are many more uses over history but I will stop there.


Colloidal Silver is created by putting a pure silver coin or stick into distilled water and allowing an electric current to run through the silver. This process pulls microscopic particles of silver into the water thus creating Colloidal Silver Water.

The dosages for taking silver water are open for discussion. Since colloidal silver water is not toxic there are many views as to what the right dosage is. The most agreed upon is to take 1-2 ounces of concentrated colloidal silver in a glass of water 3 times a day.

Now to the meat and potatoes. Colloidal silver has MANY benefits. It has been known to help with all sorts of diseases and illness's. Below is a list of known illness's and diseases it has been known to treat. .

Since there is not enough room to list all the diseases against
which Colloidal Silver has been used successfully, here is a
tiny sample: acne, allergies, appendicitis, arthritis, blood
parasites, bubonic plague, burns (colloidal silver is one of
the few treatments that can keep severe burn patients alive),
cancer,(10) cholera, conjunctivitis, diabetes, gonorrhea, hay
fever, herpes, leprosy, leukemia, lupus, lymphangitis, Lyme
disease, malaria, meningitis, parasitic infections both viral
and fungal, pneumonia, rheumatism, ringworm, scarlet fever,
septic conditions of the eyes, ears, mouth and throat, shingles,
skin cancer, staph infections, strep infections, syphilis,
toxemia, trenchfoot, all forms of viruses, warts and stomach
ulcers.

Now you might be wondering why you haven't heard of this product before. Well the answer is quite simple. It all comes down to money. The pharmaceutical companies do not want this product promoted otherwise their antibiotics and prescription drugs would take a huge hit in sales. These huge companies know that if people become aware of this and take it regularly that many people would no longer need many of these drugs they are taking.

So what are you waiting for? Get this product is your health arsenal today!

Facebook page now up and running!

Just wanted everyone to know I have created a Facebook page. Join me by liking the page on the right hand side in the face book box! By liking this page you'll be able to stay up to date on new articles, blog posts and become interactive with other "Health Nuts" ;)

Hey Everyone! Another update here!

I am in the process of starting up a Youtube Channel also on which I will be posting video updates which will include product reviews! So stay tuned!

What sort of things to expect here

I just wanted to post a quick blog as to what sort of information your going to see here.

Here's a list of some of the things you'll see on this blog in the coming weeks:

Articles, Recipes, Health Tips, Videos, Prizes/Giveaways and much much more!

Welcome to my blog!

Well this is my first time doing this! I have been thinking about starting this for awhile now!

So first a little about me. My name is Mike. I have been into health for quite a few years now. It mainly started shortly after I finished High School. Once that part of my life was completed I really got into the fitness world. I began going to a gym on a occasional basis and working out. Little did I know that those occasional gym sessions would turn into a passion for living healthy.

Many people don't understand how broad this term "healthy living" is. It is not just someone who eats healthy or goes to the gym occasionally. It is much more than that. Being healthy has to do with all areas of our lives. Physically, Spiritually, Emotionally and much more.

This blog is here to go into all those areas and share ideas, articles, videos with you all. We are on this road of healthy living together so join with me on that journey today!