Busted: While it is true that creatine has a hydration requirement because it draws water to you muscle cells. That hydration requirement isn’t any highter than the 1-2 gallons of water you should be drinking everyday for sports in the heat. And contrary to popular belief, b/c creatine can hold intramuscular water, it actually increases your bodies ability to maintain proper temprature in the heat, aiding in performance.

Myth: I heard creatine only gives you water muscle.

Busted: you muscles are 70% water to begin with. But what creatine does is increase strength (thereby increasing performance in the gym) and stimulate satellite cells (cells that aid in repair and building muscle tissue). It does cause muscle volumization (optimizing muscle size) and water retention which can be lost after a cycle is done, but the muscle you gain won’t be lost.

Myth: I don’t like creatine b/c i heard it has side effects like kidney stones, or muscle tears.

Busted: Unless you have a genetic predisposition to kidney infection or related diseases or you use a dosage well outside the recommendation, you should be fine. Recent research suggests there is no longer a need for a loading phase as long as creatine is taken properly. A long term creatine study was done on men and women to seek out evidence of the word of mouth side effects.

No such side effects were discovered…

Cycle on and off your creatine (2-4 wks on, 2-4 wks off) so your body doesn’t become accustomed to the constantly elevated creatine phosphate levels…

Betancourt Nutrition uses di-creatine-malate, it is proven more bioavailable than creatine monohydrate and with less water retention while providing equal if not superior work capacity.

Those who say that bodybuilding ain’t about supplements is partly right yet totally wrong. See, attitude, genetics and discipline are the basic foundations of bodybuilding. But supplements, the right one at that, gives one the decisive edge over the other. Tell me a champion bodybuilder who doesn’t have his/her own supplement stack and I’ll show you a liar. Let us see how important these supplements are.

Pre-workout Supplement With Fat Burning Effects

You work 8 hours a day. Travel for an hour and a half then you hit the gym. After a long stressful day at work, the big question would be, do you still have the energy to last a full 60-minute workout? What? Are you kidding me? Only Superman can. Even The Batman hits the sack straight from his nightly patrol of Gotham. So what do we need? A good and reliable pre-workout supplement.

NO (nitric oxide) supplements have gained quite a following since they initially debuted on the market as a supplement. This is because NO is a tool for promoting increased lean mass, enhancing fast twitch muscle, quicker recovery and improved strength.

The past few months has seen the rise of various NO pre-workout products. But for me, I recommend two namely Gaspari SuperPump 250 and new VPX NO Shotgun. The good thing about these two products is the fact that aside from giving you full pumped up energy, better focus and added boost of power, both products comes with fat burning compounds that helps you burn those flabs while building up mass. It’s like hitting 2 birds in 1 stone. And this has been attested to by individual clinical studies specially with VPX NO Shotgun’s V3 which comes with the reliable VPX Redline formula. SuperPump tastes better which is the reason why I always keep a tub of these 2 in my stack. SuperPump comes at $37.95 per 40 servings while NO Shotgun V3 sells for $41.95/1.43 lbs.

Post-workout Supplements

Whether you’re trying to build muscle or lose weight, post workout nutrition and supplementation is arguably the most vital factor in how fast you get results. The key to muscle growth is effective and complete muscle recovery. You have to give your body the support it needs, when it needs it, to get results fast.

The goal of proper post-workout nutrition is to quickly and efficiently refuel the muscles and then provide them with the raw materials they need to rebuild themselves to be bigger and stronger.

A sports drink like Gatorade, which you could get for less than $3 at just about anywhere, is a good first step in post-workout nutrition. It will act to quickly replace energy stores, replace lost nutrients and also create an insulin spike more on the importance of insulin.

Providing the body with a quality protein source is comes next in the post-workout supplementation list and it should follow the first step at the quickest possible time. This is where a quality protein whey product comes in like that of the ON 100 Gold Standard Whey Protein powder which sells for $19.95/2 lbs which is arguably the best whey protein product out there.

Your post-workout meal should be loaded with both protein and carbohydrates. While protein builds muscle, do not forget the important role carbohydrates play in the process. Carbs provide the much-needed insulin spike that provides the body with an excellent transport system for the nutrients to reach the muscle cells. For this one, I recommend Universal Torrent which costs just $31.95/3 lbs. These is probably the most complete Post-Workout drink out there that comes packed with the needed carbo, insulin, and of course, your complete creatine requirement in a day. The only downside? The taste.

Multivitamins

Whether you are regularly hitting the irons in the gym or your plain average joe, taking the right dose of multivitamins everyday should be a no-brainer. In fact, no one in their proper state of mind should go on his / her day without this very important supplement. Multivitamins is the one that fuels our body’s energy and immune system to combat regular grinds in our day. It increases our immune system, acts as good anti-oxidants and keeps our heart healthy. I suggest NOW Liquid Multi Gels which sells at $9.75/60 caps via A1Supplements.com which, in my own opinion, gives better value to your money.

Cracking Joints

Do you hear your joints cracking when you do that overhead barbell press? Or when you try that 120 kg. squats? Chances are, your joints are either too weary for what you are trying to do or they are all dried up and are too stubborn to follow your movements. With this, I strongly recommend that you add a joint support supplement like Dymatize Joint Repair 60 Caplets for just $13.95.

Final Notes

Now, the above things I listed are just it. Supplements. Which means, do not miss out on your whole food diet. Supplements, from the word itself, only serves to add that needed energy surge, that needed recovery matrix and that needed support for your body that can’t be filled in by whole foods. But missing out the whole ones for supps is a bad, bad idea. Also, if you noticed, I don’t have any intra-workout supplement. You know why? Because I believe that the best thing to take during workouts is water. Our body is 90% water so replenishing your muscles with water ensures that your body and muscles are well hydrated for the tough grind.

And one more. They are called workout supplements. Meaning, you need to work your butt out in the gym when you take them to get the best results possible. You can’t simply take those supps and do nothing else for they are supplements for your workout and your daily nutrition.

Unfortunately, if you buy into the hype you may end up getting ripped off. Money is precious to all and you shouldn’t supplement anything extraneous before buying your staple supplements. What exactly is a staple supplement? It’s simply something that the fitness freak must have in his or her arsenal at all times. Below are the top three things that I believe people should supplement at all times:

1. Protein, Protein, (WHEY) Protein! : If you’re thinking about spending your money on any supplement and you don’t have protein in your pantry already then you might as well just stop working out entirely. Protein is a universal supplement, beneficial to all. We all need it post-workout and we may even need to supplement throughout the day depending on how available we are to cook regular meals. The one time when you must have a good whey protein is after you’ve completed your workout. The “anabolic window”, as some call it, is the period between after your workout up until two hours after your workout where your body will use a large amount of protein to replenish and build muscle. Whey protein is the fastest digesting protein and can get into your bloodstream in as fast as 30 minutes. Typically, people need to eat their body weight (formula is g of protein = weight in lbs.) everyday if they’re physically active. This means that if you’re not eating enough meals throughout the day you may need to supplement protein more times than just post-workout. Whatever the case, this is the first supplement you need to buy when stocking up on supplements. The best deals for protein usually run at lowest $30 + shipping over the internet for a 5 lb. (~75 serving) tub. Most even come with added BCAA (branched chain amino acids) which are very effective aids to the anabolic process.

2. Multivitamins : The multivitamin is the basic foundation of daily health and well being. Multivitamins are an all-in-one supplement that provide us numerous benefits ranging from a stronger immune system to skin health. The multivitamin will cover your general health needs and is most effective when taken daily over a long period of time to allow the vitamins and minerals to build up in your system. The multivitamin is easily taken when dosed first thing in the morning. Taking a multivitamin with food aids in it’s absorption and is in my opinion the best way to avoid stomach pain felt from taking such a supplement. You may notice that you haven’t been sick or aching for awhile after regularly taking your multivitamin. This is likely because you’ve built a strong vitamin and mineral balance within your body and your defenses are in full force! Multivitamins come as cheap as $3.99 for a month’s supply (NOW Daily One) on sites such as our very own A1supplements.com!

3. Omega-3 Fish Oil : Earlier in this article, I mentioned that there is no miracle pill. Fish Oil; however, may be as close as it gets if taken over a long, continuous amount of time. Omega-3 fatty acids (in fish oil) are proven to lower cholesterol and blood pressure among numerous other benefits such as: less pain, less inflammation, protect from stroke or heart attack, better brain/memory function, and less depression. Probably most amazing is how fish oil prevents the growth of cancer cells, thus having effects at preventing all forms of cancer. Athletically, fish oil can help lubricate dried out joints for added recovery. It’s a pretty amazing supplement and the best part is that it’s relatively cheap. Just about 1 gram of EPA-DHA omega-3 fish oil is necessary per day. Generally, two gelcaps will cover this dosage. Typical bottles contain 100 to 250 pills and run anywhere from $5-$18 depending on the brand and amount. Make sure that you buy the molecularly distilled fish oil as mercury poisoning from poor water conditions can contaminate cheaper fish oils.

But wait, what about creatine? I thought I needed that!

Creatine is a great supplement for bodybuilders and athletes alike, but it isn’t as much of a staple supplement as some would like to think. While creatine increases ATP (energy) and floods our muscles with water, it can become saturated like anything in our bodies after prolonged use. Generally, if one takes 5 grams of creatine for up to 21-30 days, the body will be saturated with creatine and you will need to cycle off of creatine for 2-3 weeks before you begin usage again. The problem with overloading on creatine is that you can raise creatinine levels in the body to the point where it’s toxic. Awhile back a buddy of mine had to go to the hospital because he took too much creatine in a short period of time and had creatinine levels through the roof! Don’t let this be you! Cycle your creatine!

My friends and I can never workout without N.O. (Nitric Oxide) products… I need them!

If you think that you need N.O. products for great energy in the gym, then you probably just told me that you’re not eating enough pre-workout. Chances are, that you’d buy food before any supplements (at least I hope you do!) and you have some good carbohydrates laying around (oats, pasta, whole wheats). Carbing up before a workout is essential for smooth energy when you’re throwing around iron. A good amount of carbs for me is 60 g of complex carbohydrates eaten about 1 hour and 15 minutes before I hit the gym. A good source for this is oats or whole grain toast. Make sure that you don’t eat excessive amounts of food before the gym as digestion may make you tired. 60 g of carbs is more than enough to do the trick for a 1-2 hour workout. The reason that most N.O. products give good “kicks” of energy is because they rely on excessive amounts of caffeine. While N.O. products with ingredients like AAKG or OKG are beneficial as vasodilators, they can’t provide consistent energy like a good carb up. Why do you think bodybuilders carb load for a pump before their competition instead of taking a N.O. booster? It’s simple science. The “food” pump beats all pumps!

I’m not willing to lose fat without a thermogenic or non-thermogenic fat burner.

It’s sad that most people depend on fat burning pills to aid in a major part of their weight loss or cutting goals instead of sticking with a solid diet and a good amount of cardio in addition to strength training. I prefer to cut weight by an unconventional high fat, low carb diet. It works wonders if you can run with 50-75 carbs a day and you get to eat all of the meat you want! I’m talking steak, chops, the works! Most bodybuilders have switched to high fat diets because it allows them to get enough protein in through lean and fatty sources alike (but “good” fatty sources such as eggs, nuts, etc.). Caffeine pills can be your best friend and are extremely cheap to buy. Take a dose before working out (200-400 mg) and you’ll have plenty of energy to power through your workout. If you’re caffeine sensitive natural alternatives such as green tea extract have natural thermogenic effects. But overall, I would stray away from non-FDA approved fat loss supplements as there are a lot of health risks involved in using them. Most of them disappoint users anyway and you have to use them just right to see little if any results.

Do you have joint issues?

If you have dry joints or have injured yourself in the past in this area you may want to add another staple supplement – joint support. Two things that have worked very well for me are Glucosamine and Chondrotion as well as Cissus Quadrangularis. Both of these supplements do a nice job lubricating dry joints and have better effects the longer you use them. Cissus even provides a nice muscle pump while working out – that’ll get the endorphins going! Both supplements are always at the top of people’s heads when you mention joint support. They’re proven winners. You can buy Glucosamine and Chondrotion at any drug store for about $11 a bottle and bulk Cissus is as cheap as $9.99 for 500 g if you look online.

Some Final Thoughts…

Never, ever forget to buy your staple supplements. They’ll cost you about $45-$60 depending on where you buy them but you’ll get much better results in the gym with them. In review, remember the three don’t evers. Don’t ever workout without drinking whey protein afterward. Don’t ever start your day without a multivitamin. Lastly, don’t ever forget the power that fish oil can add to your overall well being. Train smart, train hard, and never give up on your dreams.

There are a few reasons why I did not try Torrent:

1) Ever since I first started training a few years back I used Optimum Nutrition’s 100% Whey as my post-workout product. I was really content with the taste of this chocolate protein in milk. However, as my knowledge of supplementation grew and I started adding more and more to my post-workout shake and mixing it in water, I began to enjoy this taste less and less. My post-workout nutrition, as you can see in the picture, consisted of ON 100% Whey, ON Glutamine powder, ON BCAA powder, ON Glycomaize, and Universal Creatine Monohydrate. As you can imagine, this shake tasted pretty bad. The only thing I can compare this to is the taste of chalk (if you have ever tried eating chalk you’ll understand), with a powdery aftertaste. Taking Universal Torrent post-workout would eliminate the need for all 5 of these products. In the past I have thought about changing up my post-workout nutrition, but I felt the need to be loyal to ON since it has brought me so far. On the contrary, three years of the same chalky chocolate taste had my taste buds longing for much more.

2) Another reason why I haven’t tried Torrent is that I have always thought it to be an expensive product. For the average college student, like myself, it is priced a little too high. Nevertheless, I didn’t expect that I’d be mixing 5 different powders into my post-workout shake. Adding up the price of the 5 powders together makes Torrent seem relatively cheap.

3) This may seem like a poor reason to not try a product, but I was always somewhat scared to try a protein that wasn’t chocolate flavored. My doubts were soon put to rest when I tried the sample of the Green Apple Avalance flavor of Torrent that Universal Nutrition sent upon request. It was absolutely delicious, and a very positive change from the norm.

Aside from tasting better and being hassle-free, Torrent comes with extra goodies that were not in my previous post-workout nutrition. Torrent contains a creatine complex, carbohydrates for muscle recovery, and a high percentage of BCAA’s and glutamine. Torrent is specifically designed to be consumed in the post-workout period and has a specially based formula to act in this period. This distinct formula cannot be replicated, even if I was to add many other powders to my previous post-workout nutrition. Recent studies have shown a lot about the positive benefits of supplementing with leucine, and you’d finally be able to see if the hype is true with Torrent. On top of that it is very exciting to see the volumizing effects of Citrulline Malate, and how your body responds to the creatine derivatives in Torrent.

Universal Torrent is exactly what I needed to propel my training to the next level, and hope that you’ll feel the same way.

I took the product as directed. I took 2 scoops with 16 oz. of water before my workout. Within 5 minutes I was feeling a rush of energy like I never had before. I had an intense workout that day. It seemed like I was lifting forever and I was still shaking when I got home. My mother had pointed this out to me and was wondering what was wrong with me. I loved it. I was hooked. From that day on I was a believer in the supplement industry. Fast forward to the present and I know a beacon of knowledge about what supplements I like, dislike, and just can’t go without. In this article you will find the “cliff”-notes on my favorite supplements. Enjoy!

The Staples

There are just somethings you cannot go without as an avid weight lifter and supplements afficionado. I’m of course talking about PROTEIN! What kind of protein that I like taking depends on my goals. I may be bulking and like a protein with an ample amount of carbohydrates and calories. I also might be looking to take a slower digesting casein protein before bed as opposed to a quick digesting whey protein after my workout. If I am cutting out the fat I may be looking for a lower calories carbohydrate-reduced protein.

My favorite year-round protein has to be the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey. With a majority of the whey coming in the form of Whey Protein Isolate (W.P.I.) and around 70+ servings per contains I love taking this protein after my workouts. The W.P.I. is the fastest digesting protein and gives my body the nutrition I need to repair muscle during the “Anabolic Window” one has within 0-120 minutes after one’s workout. The importance of getting protein into your system quickly after a workout is crucial. This is because almost all of the protein you take in during this period goes to the muscle (which has been recently damaged due to weight bearing exercise) instead of other bodily organs like the stomach, liver, skin, etc. All organs need protein but taking a good whey protein after your workout will assure that you get enough protein into your muscle to start the anabolic process. My favorite flavor O.N. makes is the double rich chocolate. It mixes great with water and a standard Blender Bottle, another useful tool with a wisk in it to blend the protein completely. You’ll never find me after a workout without a Blender Bottle containing Gold Standard Whey.

Other useful proteins are used at different times of the day. When I wake up I like to have a shake before I go to class or work at my gym. If I am bulking (the process of putting on weight and muscle), I will take B.S.N. True Mass. This is my favorite mass gainer and I use it as a meal replacement. True Mass comes with 18 servings per container and has a good amount of protein (46 grams) and 75 grams of carbs to fuel the bulking process. The reason carbohydrates are essential to a good bulk is because when the body lacks carbs it breaks down the muscle itself to make energy for the body. When carbs are around you’ll ensure you’re always in a muscle building state. And at 626 calories per shake, True Mass will make sure you hit your daily macronutrient requirements for a good bulk. My favorite flavor by far is the Cookies N’ Creme, it is like drinking an Oreo milkshake for breakfast.

When I am cutting I enjoy drinking a Gaspari Myofusion shake for breakfast along with a banana. The Myofusion is not only delicious and possibly the best blending protein I’ve ever used, but it contains just six grams of carbs per serving. You also get 25 grams of protein per 157.5 calorie serving and when you’re cutting the calories out on a cut (the process of losing fat weight while preserving muscle and bringing out definition) this is a valueable supplement. Like True Mass, this is a blend of a few types of proteins, and is suitable as a meal replacement because of it’s moderate rate of digestion (it is digested over a period of hours because of the many kinds of protein it contains). My favorite flavor is the Double Chocolate.

When night time comes around I go for a casein protein. Casein protein can take up to 8 hours to digest completely and will give a continuous supply of protein to the body while sleeping. Taking a whey protein may only cover your body for 1-2 hours while sleeping. Many fear that if the body is not fed protein continuously overnight the body can fall into a catabolic (muscle depleting) state. In long periods where the body is lacking protein the catabolic state is a very real threat. So taking a casein before bed is simply a good precautionary measure for preserving your gains. My favorite casein is B.S.N. Lean Dessert. While it is not 100% casein it contains a high percentage of caseins and other different proteins which will ensure that you are covered while you sleep. The best part is it tastes amazing. Try out the Fresh Cinnamon Roll flavor! It is my favorite. At 20 g per scoop, I like to take one scoop with milk before bedtime.

Accessory Supplements

There’s a variety of supplements I like to take on and off throughout the year. Protein is the only supplement I will constantly have stocked in my pantry. There are; however, supplements I will use when I have the money to buy them. The following supplements are ranked (in order) of what I’d buy if I had the money to use them at any given time:

1. Puple Wraath (by Controlled Labs): I love this BCAA product for intra-workout supplementation. I take two scoops and mix it in a blender bottle before my workout. Sometimes I will mix it the night before and let it chill in my refrigerator. The way you use Puple Wraath is by sipping on it throughout your workout. The main function of the supplement is to give you better endurance throughout your workout. Protein is made up of BCAA’s so you can essentially count the 14 grams you get in 2 scoop servings as 14 grams of protein throughout your workout. The beta alanine boosts carnosine levels and may make your skin tingle while you workout. The tingling sensation gives me kind of a wake up call and I have had some intense workouts as a result. This product is also great to sip on during cardio because it can really help you get every extra minute you can out of your cardio workout. Grape tastes alright, but I’d recommend going with the Electric Lemonade flavor. I carry this product in my gym bag for around 80-85% of the year. It’s rare for me to not be using Purple Wraath at any given workout!

2. Green Magnitude (by Controlled Labs): Green Magnitude is a blend of Magnesium Creatine Chelate and DiCreatine Malate. I like the effects of creatine as far as an energy booster and I also see some pain relieving properties from is when I use it after my workouts and have some pretty bad on-set muscle soreness. I am unsure of the creatine’s power as a muscle builder, but I am sure that I feel more full muscle bellies without the bloat under consumption of this creatine. I take 2 scoops which gives me 10 grams of creatine post-workout which leaves me full and feeling good for the rest of the night. I would also like to recommend the Electric Lemonade flavor. The Sour Green Apple flavor can get a little old after using half of the tub. I’d say I probably carry this product 50-60% of the year.

3. USP Labs Jack3d: Jack3d is a very basic formula pre-workout product with a solid energy punch. I take 2-3 scoops before my workouts occassionally when I feel I need a little more energy to have a productive lift. At under $25 at most retailers it is a good buy at 45 servings a tub. The best part of this product is it contains zero fillers such as maltodextrin, magnesium, etc. Jack3d is a simple product that produces results! I like the Lemon Lime flavor too! It’s kind of tart and I like that!

Final Thoughts

To sum it all up I make sure I always have my proteins first. Remember, different kinds of proteins digest at different rates of time and that’s key when trying to figure out when you need them. I always have a protein to take in the morning, post-workout, and at bedtime. Besides that I love having my Purple Wraath to push me through my workouts. I can see the benefits of using a creatine and will use the Green Magnitude whenever I have it in my stock and lastly I usually have a tub of pre-workout Jack3d lying around for a day where I feel sluggish (and don’t we all have those days!). Supplementation is just that, a supplement to your already (hopefully) solid diet. I’ll admit supplements help me accomplish my dietary goals and fitness goals alike. I hope that by sharing with you a little of my knowledge that I’ve acquired over the years has helped you.

Most of the supplements which I have taken fall into the category of “working” with some portion giving negative results, but I would like to talk about two supplements which didn’t just work well, they were fantastic. But first, I will define my terms. I have taken supplements which worked excellently the first three times, then within a month or so I experienced no more positive benefits, and even if I waited months before using it again I saw minimal success. Those I will classify as merely “working”- because they did work for some amount of time, but regardless of how awesome the first week was, it never worked like that again. So the supplements which i will discuss today are better than that- they work excellently for months on end (of course they are only to be taken according to the instructions on the bottle- I have never, ever deviated from the “recommended usage” label on the side) and then after a layoff worked once again. One of them is for fat reduction, the other for putting on muscle.

Lipo-6x is the best fat burner I have ever tried. I cannot say enough good things about it. In general, even the best fat burners give you jitters, make you nauseous (which is maybe why the labels always say “suppresses appetite”?) and cause a “caffeine crash” an hour or so later. I don’t know how they did it, but the folks at Nutrex have found a way to make caffeine and synephrine not cause these side effects. Keep in mind that I am sensitive to stimulants- I once took ephedrine and was up for 6 straight days with delusions to boot! But I take Lipo-6x as directed and have no such problems! When I am monitoring fat loss I always do calculations based upon my weight and body fat percentage to know exactly how much fat I have lost as I see numbers ont he scale go down. On average I lose 2lbs of fat per week! That is fat, not muscle, water or bodily wastes, but 2lbs of fat per week. I also do not do anything crazy when I diet. 1.5-2 hours of steady state cardio per week, plus weights and a moderate diet (I still eat chocolate)… and I am naturally an endomorph who used to weigh 305lbs. This is the power of Lipo-6x! It helps a guy like me who is naturally fat to lose tremendous amounts of weight per week without insane dieting or aerobic sessions and no side effects. If you aren’t convinced by now, I don’t know what else could possibly sway you. Perhaps someone else will review a supplement that gives users x-ray vision or something.

When it comes to building muscle BSN’s Nitrix is the best supplement that I have ever used. It works well every cycle that I use it. It may be expensive, but it is certainly the best NO supplement on the market. I was astounded to find that not only was I stronger in my workouts, but I actually walked around all day with a muscle pump! My vascularity increases tremendously and I have a general feeling of confidence and well being when I do my lifts because I look so much bigger. I also notice that at the end of 12 weeks of usage that I am much bigger and stronger. This has worked through three (non-consecutive) cycles, so I know that it has the “staying-power” to remain in my supplement arsenal for a long time. It is also very easy to take (if you are used to swallowing big pills) because you don’t need to be carrying around shaker cups with you, just the pills. It is easy, convenient, and does what it says it will do. With all of the false advertising we as supplement consumers see, BSN’s Nitrix is a breath of fresh air and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to put on some lean mass this winter.

So while there certainly are many good supplements out there, I think that these are the best two that I have ever used. I suppose that now is a good time for the classic bodybuilding disclaimer that, as Nautilus founder Arthur Jones used to say, “everything comes down to genetics,” so just because I have such great results with these doesn’t mean that everyone will, and just because other supplements didn’t work as well for me doesn’t mean that they won’t work for you. This is why I did my best to describe myself so that you could have some idea of who I am and what I look like to decide if these results seem likely for you to achieve. I personally don’t think that I have stupendous bodybuilding genes which makes my experiences all the more relevant for the average person. If I would be the perfect mesomorph then perhaps a skinny or fat guy shouldn’t try to use my results as evidence that he will be able to do it to. But I am not, so to all of you big guys out there give Lipo-6x and Nitrix a shot, if it works half as well for you as it did for me it was worth the money.

Critical For Healthy Immune System Function And Dextoxification!

Glutathione is a tripeptide, consisting of the three amino acids, cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. Glutathione is found and manufactured in every cell in the body, but is found in highest concentrations in the heart, muscle tissue and the liver. Glutathione is critical for healthy immune system function and necessary for various liver detoxification processes. Glutathione also acts as an antioxidant that acts to prevent oxidative stress in most cells and help to trap free radicals that can damage DNA and RNA, Milk Thistle Extract and Alpha Lipoic Acid.

• Cellular Antioxidant
• Reduced Form
• With Milk Thistle Extract & Alpha Lipoic Acid
• Vegetarian Formula

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 1 Vcap
Servings Per Container: 60

Amount Per Serving:
Glutathione (Reduced Form) 500mg
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum)(Standardized To Min. 80% Silymarin) (Seed/Fruit) 100mg
Alpha-Lipoic Acid 50mg

Other Ingredients: Cellulose (Capsule), Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable Source), Silica

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap daily preferably with meals.

Disclaimer: Manufacturers continually change product specifications. While we try our best to keep product descriptions up to date, they do not necessarily reflect the latest information available from the manufacturer. We are not responsible for incorrect or outdated product descriptions and/or images.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Total Goji100 Supports:

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Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 1 fl. oz. (30 ml)
Servings Per Container: About 32

Amount Per Serving:

Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) Juice 30,000 mg

Other Ingredients:

100 % Pure Wild Harvested, Unrefiltered Goji Berry Juice including: Berry Skin, Berry Fruit Meat & Pulverized Berry Seeds.

Suggested Use:

As a liquid dietary supplement, take 1 fl. oz. on an empty stomach in the morning and the afternoon or as directed by your health care provider. Additional 1 fl. oz. servings may be taken throughout the day, if desired.

Warnings:

Shake well before use. Refrigerate after opening. Best if used by expiration date. Once opened, consume contents within 30 days. Do not use if seal around cap is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Due to the pure, natural ingredients in this product, taste, color and consistency may vary.

A Potent Source Of Antioxidants And Carotenoids From Nature!

Grown in the nutrient and phospohorous-dense soils of valleys bordered by the towering Himalayan Mountains, natives have considered the Goji plant (Lycium barbarum) an important source of food and nutrition for centuries. The plant’s tender, fragile berries are teeming with a wide array of nutrients, including antioxidants, polysaccharides, and other phytonutrients. Working together within the body, this versatile combination helps protect healthy cells, supports immune and nerve function, and helps to stabilize healthy serum glucose levels.

NOW Goji Juice Concentrate has a taste that is so good, you may have to remind yourself that you’re drinking something healthy. Each 1 oz. serving contains 5,500 mg of Goji Juice Concentrate, to provide you with a generous supply of the nutrients you need to thrive. Since its earliest applications, all the way to modern day use, the sweet juice from ripe Goji berries has stood the test of time, and remains one of our planet’s most perfect and nourishing foods.

A Wonderful Source Of:

* Antioxidants, including Vitamin C
* Carotenoids, such as Carotene, Cryptoxanthin, Lutein and Zeaxanthin
* Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides
* B-Vitamins, such as Riboflavin, Thiamine and Nicotinic Acid
* Trace Minerals, including Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Selenium

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons(1fl oz or 30 mL)
Servings Per Container: 31

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 20
Calories From Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Sugars 4g
Protein 0g 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 35mg 1%

Goji Berry (Lycium Barbarum)(Fruit) 5.5g (5,500 mg)

Other Ingredients:

Goji Juice, Triple Filtered Water, Black Cherry Juice Concentrate, Pear Juice Concentrate, Apple Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavorings, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (As A Preservative)

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablespoons (1 fl. oz.) daily on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning, or as directed by your health care professional.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The first 100% pure, undiluted, unadulterated, unsweetened, Goji juice in the world with nothing added – just pure Goji!

Contains 30,000 mg of pure GOJI in each 1 oz serving!
Health & Competitive Advantages of Goji 100:

Goji has been clinically proven to support!

• Mood swings
• Low sex drive
• Premature aging
• Fatigue
• Mental confusion
• Healthy blood pressure levels
• Infertility, and more!

Goji juice contains the following naturally occurring organic elements:

• 19 Amino acids, including all 8 that are essential for life
• Contains 21 trace minerals, including germanium, a rarity in foods
• Contains more Vitamin C than even oranges
• Contains Vitamin E, very rarely found in fruits
• Contains Solavetivone, a powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compoundContains Betaine, which is used by the liver to produce choline
• Contains LBP1, LBP2, LBP3 & LBP4

These LBPs are the most important compounds & responsible for much of Goji’s powerful beneficial effects.

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons (1 fl oz/30 mL)

Servings Per Container: 32

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Each Serving provides 30,000 mg of pure goji from ripe organic or wild harvested Lycium barbarum fruit.

Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients:

100% Wild Harvested Lycium barbarum (gji) juice from whole Lycium barbarum fruit.

Product Notes: Contains Sulfites.

Due to the pure, natural ingredients in this product, taste, color and consistency will vary.

Suggested Use: As a liquid dietary supplement, take 1 ounce one or more times per day on an empty stomach in the morning and the afternoon. Goji100 can be taken alone or with your favorite juice or mixed with our popular Noni100 as a “Super Tonic.”

Warnings: Refrigerate after opening. Keep out of reach of children.