Scivation Xtend BCAA Powder - Blue Raspberry Ice Flavor (30 Servings) | Post-Workout Recovery & Muscle Growth Supplement for Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts

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'm not usually one to buy any supplements other than protein powder, but I tried this years ago for fasted training and it's been with me ever since. I don't really train fasted any more, but I can reeeeeally tell the difference with vs without this on a longer (2+ hr) weightlifting session. It doesn't feel like a stimulant, like chugging a bunch of coffee in the middle of a workout, but when I sip it throughout a session, I just never seem to hit a low point in energy like I might without it.Great outside the weight room too obviously... actually one of my favorite uses is for long cycling events, where I'd put 1-2 scoops in each water bottle, and then take along a small container of the powder itself to mix in with water I'd get later on the course. One time I even mixed it with gatorade since no water was available, and though it was sickeningly sweet, it definitely helped me power through the end of a brutal ride.Mango is my favorite flavor. After I finished with the mango I wanted to try something new, so I purchased the strawberry mango flavor, and it was the biggest mistake I could have made. It taste like cough syrup and made me want to vomit throughout my entire workout.Now, I will say, that my experience with the mango flavor was great, which is why I have given this review a 3 star rating. Xtend BCAA's improved my workouts and definitely improved my recovery time and soreness. I just regret to say that the strawberry mango flavor is terrible. If you're going to purchase this product I definitely recommend the regular mango flavor. I'm just sadden that I wasted my money on a whole jar I'll never use and am also sadden that the experience with the strawberry mango has prohibited me from wanting to try other flavors again.I have been drinking Scivation BCAAs for a few month, they make a huge difference for me. After going from overweight and inactive, to doing cross fit 6 days a week, I was sore to the point I couldn't move. Until I got this, and I drink it daily when I work out and I get fatigue but am no longer dibilitated by my workouts. I don't love all the flavors (I personally despise the watermelon and pineapple) but I found a few flavors I like. Grape, Orange, Pink Lemonade and lemon lime are my favorites. Blue raspberry and fruit punch are ok. Some of them are way too sweet, so I like this one because it isn't.Very good both taste wise and for health reasons. Product is exactly what it says it is. I use it in the morning durning my fasting period. I do intermittent fasting daily. It really helps with any food cravings. I mix it in a 32oz mixer bottle with 32oz of water. The taste is strong but good. I think 32oz is the perfect amount to dilute it with. The only thing I don’t like is that the smell never leaves the bottle I put the product in. Make sure you dedicate one mixer bottle to this product alone.I like all of the flavors of xtend. Bodybuilder cool aid. I train fasted early am and like to sip aminos for the anti catabolic properties, plus it's really good. I don't notice much in terms of additional lean mass, or recovery really, but I do like it for fasted training and it seems to make me so I'm not starving by the end of the session. I squally buy a matching flavor of pre workout and add a scoop of that as well. Pricy but good. I rarely use the recommended dose of 4 scoops. Sometimes I mix some now unflavored BCAAs with two scoops of the xtend which makes the more expensive and flavored xtend last longer. Quality product.as ever, Xtend is a great product. this is a nice flavour..a little zesty/tangy but i did enjoy it. BUT. I have now tried the Mango Nectar flavour and .. OH MY DAYZ... its so nice. try that one insteadAn excellent choice indeed!! Just perfect ! I have also noticed a weight losing effect which was really impressive!! Would definitely buy again!!!very good i love it this product , taste is amazing , powerfull , good price , best on marketMust be of great taste if got the flavour I orderedInstead I received mixed fruit flavour which was great as wellGood for daily intake of amino acidordered for Scivation Xtend BCAA 30 Servings (Blue Raspberry Ice), but I got Blue Raspberry (not ice). colour is green and the content is not powder but lumps. no expiration date on the product. unsure of what to do with this.