Original BCAA Powder, 7g BCAAs and 2.5g L-Glutamine for Muscle Recovery Hydration and Lean Muscle, Sugar Free Intra and Post Workout Drink with Electrolytes, Strawberry Kiwi Splash, 30 Servings

What’s up my Amazon Family, it’s me your boy HardbodybyAnthony. For those of you who have not read or seen any of my reviews, I am Certified Master Trainer for over 20 years & I have many certifications, one of which is a certification in supplementation, so because of my years of knowledge and dedication in helping people achieve healthier lives through exercise & nutrition, is the reason why I do these reviews... in hopes I can help someone, even if that is just one. • I personally buy & use BCAA’s 4 times per day. This "Scivation Xtend” BCAA’s is one of my go to products. This happens to be an Inta-workout meant to be drank throughout your workout. To be honest, because I do take an extremely powerful intra-workout, I actually chug this before I go to train. All other times I use a more basic BCAA which is PM & PM. Let me break this down for you a little to help you figure out if you too, should be taking this! ———————————————————— Product Information: ———————————————————— • BCAA’s are essential for gaining muscle mass, but are especially helpful for maintaining muscle mass while on a calorie-deficit diet. BCAA stimulate protein synthesis, and might do so to a greater extent than a normal protein on its own. BCAA’s also increase synthesis of the cellular machinery responsible for carrying out the process of protein synthesis. As a result, BCAA’s not only increase's the rate of protein synthesis, but they also increase the cell's capacity for protein synthesis! SAY WORD! BCAA’s also reduce the rate of protein breakdown by decreasing the activity of the components of the protein breakdown pathway, and also by decreasing the expression of several complexes involved in protein breakdown. Lastly & real amazing is BCAA supplementation reduces the amount of tryptophan (makes you sleepy) that enters the brain, and therefore reduces the amount of serotonin produced. This might allow you to workout harder & longer! Bottom line my Amazon peeps…. BCAA’s provide you with more muscle mass retained, and a greater percentage in loss of body fat. ———————————————————— Ingredient Breakdown: ———————————————————— • Sodium which is added for anyone who trains intensely. It acts as a vasodilator, allowing more blood into the muscles via sodium pumps, which in turn produces more powerful muscular contractions and eventually leads to more muscle mass. Salt also helps keep water in the muscles to allow for better work output, and helps with countless processes on the cellular level. • Potassium is added because if you have an intense workout your potassium reserves will be SAPPED! Potassium, sodium and calcium, are all key minerals which plays a role in muscular energy. • Vitamin B6 can & will be depleted if you are training intensely. Vitamin B6 helps fine-tune the essential bodily processes that need to be in place in order for you to feel strong during a workout, or any other time of day. • L-Leucine is the strongest of the BCAA’s, & it is responsible for the regulation of blood-sugar levels, the growth & repair of tissues in skin, bones and of course skeletal muscle. Reason why it SHOULD be on the high end of the 2:1:1 ratio Minimum dosage 2500mg & this is 3500mg! • L-Glutamine is the most common amino acid found in your muscles. During intense training, Glutamine levels are greatly depleted in your body, which decreases strength, stamina and recovery. It could take up to 6 days for Glutamine levels to return to normal, and Glutamine plays a key role in protein synthesis. Studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation prevents your muscle from being catabolized (can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism in order to provide Glutamine for other cells in the body). This is especially useful for people 'cutting down'. Especially during summer when you're trying to get rid of some body fat without losing any muscle. Glutamine is needed throughout your body for optimal performance. Your small intestines requires the most Glutamine in your body, and your immune system also needs Glutamine because Glutamine levels deplete during workouts, bodybuilders are more susceptible to illnesses & this is why L-Glutamine supplementation is so important, not necessarily to gain more muscle, but for the 'maintenance' effects of L-Glutamine. Suggested daily dosage is 5g minimum of 2 times per day. I take Glutamine 4x’s per day. • L-Isoleucine Is very similar to leucine in just about every way. Isoleucine promotes muscle recovery, regulates the blood-sugar levels and stimulates HGH release. But isoleucine holds its own in wound recovery. Minimum dosage 1250mg & this is 1750mg. • L-Valine helps the repair and growth of muscle tissue, as commonly attributed to BCAA's. It maintains the nitrogen balance and preserves the use of glucose. Minimum dosage 1250mg & this is 1750mg. *** (A good BCAA would have a total dose of L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine & L-Valine at 5000mg (5g) & the 2:1:1 break down amounts are above) • L-citrulline malate combines two parts L-citrulline, a non-essential amino acid active in the urea cycle with one part DL-malic acid,a racemic mixture of dicarboxylic acids which help to support energy production. L-citrulline is a central part of the urea cycle, which allows the body to dispose of excess nitrogen. whereas L-citrulline DL-malate produces cellular energy in the form of ATP. L-malic acid is naturally present in the body’s cells, and is involved in gluconeogenesis, the metabolic pathway that creates glucose for the brain. L-malic acid supplements help support energy production. Athletes and bodybuilders interested in physical performance may want to consider L-citrulline DL-malate supplementation. ———————————————————— Electrolyte Blend 1180mg: ———————————————————— • Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride pretty hefty amount. —————————————---———————-— Final Thoughts: ——————--———————————--———— • This is 30 servings, 1 scoop per serving and each scoop is a whopping 14.17g per scoop which is pretty hefty. The Intra-workout I take that I drink throughout my workout is 22.5g. The price is MORE than reasonable and cost effective, especially considering what you do get in this & this is way better than the basic BCAA’s that even cost more! This mixes excellently, tastes great & they have MANY flavors to choose from! This "Scivation Xtend BCAA is IMO one of the best, if not top 2-3 on the market, HANDS DOWN! I purchase this on the regular & also give it to my oldest daughter who trains like her Old Man.... ME! • In closing, as you can imagine, BCAA's are a huge part of my recovery as it should be with anyone that trains hard & frequently. “Scivation Xtend BCAA” is dosed 10,500mg per servings of amino's alone (including the Glutamine & L-citrulline malate), which is BANANAS, so in comparison to the many BCAA’s i’ve purchased and/or reviewed on Amazon, these "Scivation Xtend” BCAA” is at the TOP of the BCAA world, especially the L-Glutamine, L-citrulline malate, Potassium & B6 are all a bonus.

​I’ve been using the XTEND Original series for several years now. The flavors are generally good and consistent, making it easy to drink during workouts. ​Note on taste: It does have a slightly artificial sweetness/flavor. While I don’t mind it, my wife is quite picky and refuses to drink it because of that artificial aftertaste. If you are sensitive to sweeteners, keep this in mind, but for most gym-goers, it’s a solid and effective choice!

Just recently tried this product after a few year hiatus. In the interest of being open and honest about my review, a friend of mine is a brand rep for Scivation and gave me sample of a new flavor to try, Tangerine. Just a little background: I would like to think of myself as a seasoned lifter, I've been lifting pretty seriously not for about 5 years and I tend to train pretty intensely - long sessions with moderate weight, high reps and very few days off. Having been in the gym scene for a few years I've tried my fair share of products, some I like, some I don't. Oftentimes whether or not someone likes a certain products comes down to individual preferences such as taste, mix ability, grittiness, etc. Having said all that, I typically focus on whether or not I get results from the product, not necessarily taste. I was a bit hesitant to try Xtend again, I have used it in the past, and although I liked it, most of the serious workout products on the market already contain a good amount of BCAAs. Review: The Tangerine flavor tastes awesome! I would compare it to drinking an orange Hi-C. It has an intense burst of orange flavor when you first drink it. It can be a bit sweet/tart tasting at first but this tends to be less noticeable over time. There is a slight aftertaste which can taste a bit 'chemical' like but this isn't too noticeable. The product is a fine powder white powder that turns orange when mixed with water. I tend to use 2 scoops for 32 oz bottle and some of the powder settles out if you let it sit for a while. When you shake it, the majority of the powder mixes very well although it does have a cloudy light orange appearance. I tend to drink it in the early morning and I also add it to my during workout drink. After using this product I feel like I have better workout and don't fatigue as easily as I did before I started using it. Of note, I am currently on a lower calorie cutting diet so that may affect my results. All in all, I am pretty impressed with this product. It tastes great and I feel like I am seeing some added benefit.I would highly recommend this product if you are looking to add extra BCAAs into your program.

BCAAs get a lot of crap and praise. Either you love them or hate them. What is it exactly? Well to sum it up in simple terms, Gatorade. Yep, just Gatorade without sugars or excess calories. This product especially. BCAAs are free form amino acids which is the building blocks of protein, you take this during workout to help endurance. I do intermittent-fasting (because it fits with my work schedule) and I take this when I'm fasted to curb my cravings at night or first thing in the morning. It's you that little slight boost in mental focus and energy without being stimulant. This brand is the most popular, probably because it's affordable and comes in a variety of flavors. My personal favorite is orange. The rest taste very similar, (btw that Blue whatever SUCKS! and Watermelon isn't that great) My main issue with this brand it's the taste. Leaves a slightly bitter after taste and it froths up so bad. Don't drink the froth, let it die down. The effects when I first took it wasn't very clear, I thought I was just taking a placebo then just took it because of the taste. Again, it's like Kool-Aid and similar to flavored water packets. But then one day I was swimming laps completely winded, took a swig of this stuff and BOOM I caught my second with and was back in the game! Then I realized this stuff works. I do Stronglifts so I take this on sets when I'm just beat and I feel a little more recovered. On occasion if I do my isolation "bro splits" which is much lighter and easier on the body than doing "the big 3" compound lifts, I feel this carries my all the way thru my workout without any lag. I stack this with caffeine either in pill form or green tea/coffee pre-workout so it gives me a nice mild and not-overly stimulant workout. I trained this way for almost a full year with GREAT results (until cutting season when I switched to full-blown pre-workout)

Best flavor, mixes easy. My go to BCAA.

I have been buying these BCAA's for a while now, and they are pretty good. the GOAT flavor is watermelon, followed by the mango. the green apple and Strawberry Kiwi are pretty good too. HOWEVER, I deem the following flavors to be bad and gross: Grape and Orange Creamsicle. They are way too sweet.

I have been using XTEND Original BCAA Powder Strawberry Kiwi Splash for three years now, and I have found it to be a helpful supplement for my triathlon training and races. I typically take it before, during, and after my workouts, and I find that it helps me to recover more quickly and reduce fatigue. I like the fact that the product contains a 2:1:1 ratio of BCAAs, which are essential amino acids that are important for muscle building and repair. I also like the taste of the Strawberry Kiwi Splash flavor, which is refreshing and not too sweet. I have not experienced any negative side effects from using XTEND Original BCAA Powder Strawberry Kiwi Splash. However, it is important to note that everyone's body is different, so it is always best to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Overall, I am happy with XTEND Original BCAA Powder Strawberry Kiwi Splash and would recommend it to other triathletes. Here are some additional things to keep in mind when using XTEND Original BCAA Powder Strawberry Kiwi Splash for triathlon training and races: It is important to stay hydrated when using BCAA supplements, as they can dehydrate you if you are not drinking enough fluids. It is also important to start with a small dose and gradually increase it as tolerated, especially if you are prone to digestive upset. BCAA supplements are not a replacement for a balanced diet and regular exercise. I hope this helps!

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