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Hyperdrol X2 was released today for pre sale at some retail outlets.

Something great just got better! Hyperdrol X-2 is the new & improved formula featuring 50mg of 6-Bromodione per serving.

6-Bromodione - The Ultimate Mass Building Agent! Hyperdrol X2™ is virtually guaranteed to pack on jaw dropping Lean Mass Gains with its powerful new mass building agent 6-Bromodione. Hyperdrol X2™ gives you what you need to respond to your workouts in a way you have only dreamed. Instantly testosterone rises and estrogen drops putting your body in a highly pro-anabolic state. Fat will melt away and be replaced with lean hard muscle and you experience the most mind-blowing extreme workouts ever. Trust the people at Anabolic Xtreme to provide you with the best legal pro-anabolic products on the market today.

Hyperdrol X2 Highlights:

* Xtreme Gains in Strength and Size
* Massively Raised Testosterone Levels
* Increased Muscle Mass
* Supercharged Sex Drive
* Increased Fat Loss
* No Gyno Or Estrogen Effects – due to the estrogen blocker
* No Hair Loss
* No POST CYCLE THERAPY needed
* Incredible Sense of Power That Comes from a Boost in Testosterone

VasoXplode was released a couple weeks ago. Here is the label information:

Scivation has already made Workout Nutrition a household phrase. In fact, many people wouldn’t even think of training without their Xtend and Substance WPI keeping them anabolic and anticatabolic during a grueling training session. What more could you ask for? Well, Scivation has made pre-workout supplementation a thoughtless endeavor as well. Imagine if you could take the scientifically-proven, synergistic ingredients to guarantee you have all bases covered and to assure that you get the skin-bursting pumps, mind-blowing energy and unbelievable endurance to help you attack the weights like a beast. If you’re like anyone here at Team Scivation, this is a dream come true. Time to stop dreaming. Read on and find out what this dream supplement is and why it is such a huge breakthrough…

vasoXplode™—Pre-workout Performance, Nitric Oxide, and Energy Booster

We have formulated vasoXplode around ingredients that are scientifically proven to increase performance and muscle growth. vasoXplode contains synergistic ingredients that work together to take the results you will see to the next level and beyond.
1. Creatine + Citrulline Malate
• Synergistically increases performance
2. Creatine + Beta-Alanine
• Synergistically increases performance and lean mass gains
3. Citrulline Malate + Arginine
• Increases blood flow and amino acid deliver to skeletal muscle, leading to increased protein synthesis (muscle growth)
4. Tyrosine + ALCAR + Caffeine
• Increases energy and mental focus while delaying fatigue, allowing you to workout harder and longer.
Let’s take a more indepth look at VasoXplode’s ingredients.

CreaSci™ Blend
(Creatine Monohydrate, Di Creatine Malate)

Creatine is used in the high-energy phosphate or ATP-PCr system to regenerate ATP. ATP, the body’s main source of energy, is a molecule of adenosine (adenine + the sugar ribose) linked to three phosphate molecules by high-energy bonds. Breaking of the two outer bonds results in the release of energy.
When the most outer bond is broken, the energy is released and ADP and Pi are left behind. Creatine, which is bonded to a phosphate ion, transfers energy to the ADP and Pi molecule by breaking its own bond. This regenerates the ATP molecule, which means one now has more energy to use. Skeletal muscle has a limited storage of creatine. Therefore supplementing with creatine increases your ability to form ATP and therefore increases the available energy for exercise (Casey et al. 1996 & 2000). Creatine has been shown to:
• Increase muscle size and strength (Willoughby, 2001)
• Increase power output (Becque, 2000)
• Increase high-intensity exercise performance (Tarnopolsky, 2000)
• Increase work capacity (Rico-Sanz, 2000)

Creatine is one of the most scientifically proven-effective supplements on the market, with creatine monohydrate being the form used in most studies.

VasoRush™ Blend
Citrulline Malate, L-Arginine Alpha KetoGlutarate 2:1, (Di-L-Arginine)-L-Malate, Citric Acid, (Di-L-Arginine) Orotate

The rate-limiting step of amino acid uptake into skeletal muscle is the transportation of the amino acids through the blood to the skeletal muscle, which is governed by blood flow (Wolfe, 2004). NO vasodilates blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow. This increase when combined with exercises means greater blood flow and greater amino acid deliver and uptake in the working skeletal muscle. Exercise itself results in an increase in NO production, and the increased blood flow created by exercise is believed to be linked to the increase in protein synthesis post workout (Douglas et al., 2004). Di-Arginine Orotate, AAKG, Di-Arginine Malate, and Citrulline Malate all increase NO production and blood flow to skeletal muscle.
Citrulline-Malate has been shown to increase the rate of oxidative ATP production during exercise and the rate of phosphocreatine replenishment post exercise (Bendahan, 2002). Increasing the rate of ATP production during exercise would increase performance and energy.
Citrulline-Malate also has anti-fatigue properties due to its ability to decrease ammonia levels and prevent against metabolic acidosis (Callis, 1991). Decreasing the sensation of fatigue would allow one to workout harder and longer, and thereby burn more calories and lose more fat.
Both Citric Acid and Malic Acid (Malate) are intermediates in the Kreb’s cycle, which produces ATP. Adding citric acid and malic acid to VasoXplode aids in ATP production.

H-Primer Blend
(Beta-Alanine, NAC)

Beta-Alanine

It has been shown that skeletal muscle carnosine levels are correlated with performance during high-intensity exercise (Suzuki, 2002). Carnosine is an important metabolic buffer in skeletal muscle (Suzuki, 2002), which means it helps maintain the acid-base balance in the presence of high H+ concentrations. High levels of H+ during exercise cause fatigue and decrease performance.
Beta-alanine is one of the two amino acids (histidine being the other) that makes up the dipeptide carnosine (L-beta-alanyl-L-histidine). Growing research shows Beta-alanine to be a very effective performance enhancers and lean mass building supplement. Research shows:
• Beta-Alanine availability is the limiting factor in muscle carnosine synthesis (Hill, 2007).
• Muscle carnosine levels were higher after 10 weeks of beta-alanine supplementation than after 4 weeks, showing that beta-alanine’s effects are best experienced over long term supplementation (Hill, 2007).
• Beta-alanine supplementation increases total work done during aerobic exercise (Hill, 2007).
• Beta-alanine enhances endurance performance (Zoeller, 2006)
• Beta-Alanine delays the onset of neuromuscular fatigue (Stout, 2006)
• Adding beta-alanine to creatine supplementation leads to greater increases in lean mass than creatine alone (Hoffman, 2006).

It is clear that current research shows Beta-Alanine to be an effective performance enhancer and enhances lean mass gains when combined with creatine.

NAC

N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is derived from the non-essential amino acid cysteine. Because cysteine is very unstable, supplementing with NAC allows one to get the benefits of cysteine. NAC is an antioxidant itself (Aruoma, 1989) and is also used to synthesize the antioxidant glutathoine. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant and also regenerates vitamin C and E (Bounous, 1999)
Since intense exercise depletes glutathione (Sen, 1999), supplementation of NAC can is beneficial to increase glutathione levels. Oxidative stress caused by free radicals (H+), causes fatigue and muscular soreness. Supplementing with NAC will enhance athletic performance by scavenging these free radicals (Lands, 1999).

BrainDrive Blend
(N-Acetyl Tyrosine, ALCAR, Caffeine)

N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine

Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acids used to make the catecholamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, thyroid hormones, and the skin pigment melanin. Stress, such as exercise, depletes the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Tyrosine supplementation has been shown
• Decrease the negative effects of stress (Banderet, 1989)
• Decrease fatigue and increase cognitive performance (Neri, 1995)
• Decrease cardiovascular stress and enhance cognitive activity (Dollins, 1995)

ALCAR

The amino acid L-Carnitine plays a vital role in energy metabolism, specifically the transport of fatty acids into mitochondria where they can be oxidized. ALCAR is the acetylated form of carnitine and is the most popular form of supplemental carnitine. ALCAR is a potent antioxidant shown to have anti-aging, cardio-protective, cognitive enhancing, and adaptogen properties. ALCAR increases exercise performance by
• Increasing fat oxidation (Hongu, 2003)
• Decreasing muscle soreness (Giamberardino, 1996)
• Decreasing lactic acid accumulation (Siliprandi, 1990).

Caffeine

Caffeine, a plant alkaloid belonging to the drug class methylxanthines and is found in natural sources such as coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans, and other plants, is the world’s most widely used stimulant. Caffeine is a Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant shown to delay fatigue and improve cognitive performance.
Caffeine acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist. Adenosine decreases the release of stimulatory/excitatory neurotransmitters (i.e. norepinephrine [NE]). Therefore, blocking the adenosine receptor allows a greater excitation to occur by increasing NE’s ability to activate the adrenergic receptors.
Caffeine inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE), causing a build-up of cAMP levels and greater effect of NE on fatty acid lipolysis. PDE blunts lipolysis; therefore inhibiting PDE allows lipolysis to proceed at an accelerated rate. The end result is there are more fatty acids available for oxidation after consumption of caffeine, which is one of the ways caffeine is believes to increase performance.

D,L-Phenylalanine

D,L-Phenylalanine is a 50/50 mix of D-Phenylalanine and L-Phenylalanine. L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid while D-Phenylalanine is a non-protein amino acid that is not used in protein synthesis. Phenylalanine can be metabolized to PEA and is also a precursor for norepinephrine and dopamine.

B-Vitamins
(50mg B6, 50mg B5, 100 mcg B12, 75mg Niacin)

The B vitamins are essential to whole body energy metabolism, We included the B vitamins in VasoXplode to ensure your body has what it needs to perform at its full potential.

Wrap-Up

VasoXplode is formulated to allow you to increase the intensity of your workouts while delaying fatigue, which results in greater progress being made. VasoXplode increases energy production and power output, decreases H+ accumulation and fatigue, and increases blood flow and the deliver of amino acids to skeletal muscle, making it an all-in-one pre-workout powerhouse. We highly recommend combining 1 serving of VasoXplode with 1 serving of Primal EAA 15-20 minutes pre-workout to give your body EVERYTHING it needs to perform and progress like never before.

References:

CreaSci Blend™

Becque MD. Lochmann JD. Melrose DR. Effects of oral creatine supplementation on muscular strength and body composition. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 32(3):654-8, 2000 Mar.

Casey, A, Constantin-Teodosiu D, Howell S, Hultman E, Greenhaff PL. (1996) Creatine ingestion favorably affects performance and muscle metabolism during maximal exercise in humans. Am J Physiol. Jul;271:E31-7.
Casey A, Greenhaff PL. (2000).Does dietary creatine supplementation play a role in skeletal muscle metabolism and performance?Am J Clin Nutr. Aug;72(2 Suppl):607S-17S. Review.
Rico-Sanz J. Mendez Marco MT. Creatine enhances oxygen uptake and performance during alternating intensity exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 32(2):379-85, 2000 Feb.
Tarnopolsky MA, MacLennan DP. Creatine monohydrate supplmentation enhances high-intensity exercise performance in males and females. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2000 Dec ;10(4) :452-63.
Willoughby DS. Rosene J. Effects of oral creatine and resistance training on myosin heavy chain expression. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 33(10):1674-81, 2001 Oct.

VasoRush Blend™

Bendahan D, Mattei JP, Ghattas B, Confort-Gouny S, Le Guern ME, Cozzone PJ. Citrulline/malate promotes aerobic energy production in human exercising muscle.
Br J Sports Med. 2002 Aug;36(4):282-9.

Callis A, Magnan de Bornier B, Serrano JJ, Bellet H, Saumade R. Activity of citrulline malate on acid-base balance and blood ammonia and amino acid levels. Study in the animal and in man. Arzneimittelforschung. 1991 Jun;41(6):660-3.

Douglas, Borsheim, and Wolfe. “Potential Ergogenic Effects of Arginine and Creatine Supplementation” J Nutr. 2004 Oct;134(10 Suppl):2888S-2894S.

Wolfe, et. al., In vivo muscle amino acid transport involves two distinct processes. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Jul;287(1):E136-41.

Tyrosine

Banderet, LE, and Lieberman HR. Treatment with tyrosine, a neurotransmitter precursor, reduces environmental stress in humans. Brain Res Bull 22: 759-762, 1989..
Dollins AB, Krock LP, Storm WF, Wurtman RJ, Lieberman HR. L-tyrosine ameliorates some effects of lower body negative pressure stress. Physiol Behav. 1995 Feb;57(2):223-30.
Neri DF, Wiegmann D, Stanny RR, Shappell SA, McCardie A, McKay DL. The effects of tyrosine on cognitive performance during extended wakefulness. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1995 Apr;66(4):313-9.

ALCAR

Giamberardino MA, Dragani L, Valente R, Di Lisa F, Saggini R, Vecchiet L. Effects of prolonged L-carnitine administration on delayed muscle pain and CK release after eccentric effort. Int J Sports Med 1996 Jul;17(5):320-4
Hongu N, Sachan DS. Carnitine and choline supplementation with exercise alter carnitine profiles, biochemical markers of fat metabolism and serum leptin concentration in healthy women. J Nutr 2003 Jan;133(1):84-9
Siliprandi N, Di Lisa F, Pieralisi G, Ripari P, Maccari F, Menabo R, Giamberardino MA, Vecchiet L. Metabolic changes induced by maximal exercise in human subjects following L-carnitine administration. Biochim Biophys Acta 1990 Apr 23;1034(1):17-21

Beta-Alanine

Hill CA, Harris RC, Kim HJ, Harris BD, Sale C, Boobis LH, Kim CK, Wise JA.
Influence of beta-alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):225-33.

Hoffman J, Ratamess N, Kang J, Mangine G, Faigenbaum A, Stout J.
Effect of creatine and beta-alanine supplementation on performance and endocrine responses in strength/power athletes. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2006 Aug;16(4):430-46.

Stout JR, Cramer JT, Mielke M, O’Kroy J, Torok DJ, Zoeller RF. Effects of twenty-eight days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on the physical working capacity at neuromuscular fatigue threshold. J Strength Cond Res. 2006 Nov;20(4):928-31.

Suzuki Y, Ito O, Mukai N, Takahashi H, Takamatsu K. High level of skeletal muscle carnosine contributes to the latter half of exercise performance during 30-s maximal cycle ergometer sprinting. Jpn J Physiol. 2002 Apr;52(2):199-205.

Zoeller RF, Stout JR, O’kroy JA, Torok DJ, Mielke M. Effects of 28 days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on aerobic power, ventilatory and lactate thresholds, and time to exhaustion. Amino Acids. 2006 Sep 5

NAC

Aruoma O,et al. (1989) The antioxidant action of N-acetylcysteine: its reaction with hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical, superoxide and hypochlorous acid. Free Radical Biol.Med.6:593-597.

Bounous G, Molson J. (1999) Competition for glutathione precursors between the immune system and the skeletal muscle: pathogenesis of chronic fatuge syndrome. Med Hypothesis 53;(4): 347-349.

Lands LC, Grey VL and Smountas AA. (1999) Effect of a cysteine donor on muscular performance.J Appl Physiol. 87 (4):1381-1385.

Sen CK. (1999) Glutathione homeostasis in response to exercise training and nutritional supplements. Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry. 196:31-42.

A nice article about colostrum. Not sure how much relevance it is though.

Why do you need colostrum?

Research has shown that once we pass puberty, our bodies gradually produce less of the immune and growth factors that help our bodies fight off disease and heal damaged body tissue. In losing these vital components, we age and die.

In addition, the body is in constant battle with the toxins of society today. Between the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the environment that we live in, vital nutrients are always being lost.

Colostrum is the only source of these life-giving components (immune factors and growth factors). Unlike other supplements that isolate and sometimes overdose the body in unbalanced ways, colostrum is always a perfect combination. Research shows that colostrum has the demonstrated ability to kill bacteria and viral invaders, stimulate tissue repair (particularly the bowel lining), stimulate fat utilization for fuel and optimize cellular reproduction (anti-aging). There is no other substance on the planet, no single herb or plant, that can provide all of these marvelous benefits.

History of colostrum as a dietary supplement.

Bovine colostrum is not new. It has been used n India for thousands of years. Ayurvedic physicians and spiritual leaders have documented the physical and spiritual health benefits from colostrum. It is dried and delivered by the milkman and is known for its healing and therapeutic
ability. In Scandinavian countries, for hundreds of years they have been making a delicious colostrum pudding and dessert topped with honey to celebrate the birth of calves and good health.

Colostrum was also used in the United States as an early antibiotic that was in much favor until the discovery of penicillin and other antibiotics. In the late 18th Century, Western scientists began to study colostrum and document its benefits for survival, growth and development for the newborn. Today, there are thousands of published scientific and clinical studies of major health benefits associated with colostrum.

Bovine colostrum is not new. In India, for thousands of years, Ayurvedic physicians and the spiritual leaders have documented the physical and spiritual health benefits from colostrum. It is dried and delivered by the milkman and is known for its healing and therapeutic ability. Scandinavian countries have been making a delicious colostrum pudding and dessert topped with honey, for hundreds of years, to celebrate the birth of calves and good health. It was used in the US as an early antibiotic that was in much favor until the discovery of penicillin and other antibiotics.

In the late 18th Century, Western scientists began to study colostrum and document its benefits for survival, growth and development for the newborn. Today, there are thousands of published scientific and clinical studies of major health benefits associated with colostrum.

Why is colostrum beneficial?

Colostrum is highly beneficial in the unique manner in which it provides the body with its numerous immune factors. Most infectious disease-causing organisms enter the body through the mucous membranes of the intestinal tract. In order to remain healthy, it is critical that we are able to fight
off these disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, viruses, pollutants, contaminants and allergens where they attack us.

Clinical research by Dr. David Tyrell, in England, in 1980, revealed that a high percentage of the antibodies and immunoglobulins present in colostrum are believed not to be absorbed, but remain in the intestinal tract where they attack disease-causing organisms before they penetrate the body and cause disease.

The remainder are believed to be absorbed and distributed to assist in our internal defense processes. It is this combination of action that is believed to make colostrum so unique and effective as an oral supplement.

Here is a collection of reviews about Formadrol:

Formadrol

“I have to say legal gear hasn’t let me down. I am currently using formadrol as a pct. and the size that I gained from my methyl 1 - D cycle is still there if not better. this is one of the best test boosters I’ve used. awesome strength and some increase in size , I will be back on methyl 1 - D after my two weeks on formadrol. My cyle consist of methyl 1 - D four weeks on two weeks off. These are great products and I have to say I will continue to use them.”

“I used this as directed by Legal Gear following a 3 week cycle of Masterdrol. With all the recommendations for proper pct, I thought I would go out on a limb and try something on my own. After some awesome success with Masterdrol, I figured what the hell. Legal Gear didn’t let me down there, so I would try their pct recommendation. After doing a 4 week taper of this product ONLY, 3 caps per day, 2/ day, 1/ day, 1/day my pct was successful and I maintained a very good share of my gains. I personally give this product an A+

I did have some Tamoxifin on hand in case I ran into some issues, but luckily I did not even need it. This will be my same exact approach next time I do a cycle.

Keep in mind everyone is different, but I truly think this is a decent way to go without buying a million different products for pct. I know pct is very important, however I think some people get carried away. Just my opinion.”

“great product used it after a phera-plex cycle where i gained 13kg ( 28 lbs) of mass in 4 weeks (of course not the leanest weight gain) and i used formadrol as a pct for 4 weeks as directed and managed to keep most of the muscle weight gained but lost a considerable amount of fat, but of course as soon as i finished this product my weight went down very fast, which shows it works to keep your muscle gains. not to sure how safe it is though cause it is methylated”

Reviewer: E. Brown from Kansas City, MO

Syntrax Nectar
Oct 14, 2006
BEST PROTEIN EVER!!!
Syntrax has done what seemed so illogiccaly impossible….make a great tasting protein drink. I have tried tons of protein powder, Jay Robb, Muscletech, Optimum, Six Star, Myoplex Lite, Designer Whey, GNC brand, just to name a few. None of them compare to Nectar.

I always wondered why we can send people to outer space but no one can make a protein drink that doesn’t taste like crap?? Well Syntrax has done it. I’ve tried Crystal Sky and the Cappucino Latte. Both are excellent. When I opened the container of Crystal Sky I smelled it first and it smelled like protein, so I thought “Here we go again I’ve wasted another $30 on nasty protein” but to my delight, it tastes just like fruit punch!
I recommend stirring it with a fork to avoid the foaminess. The latte has a very strong latte taste, but it tastes just like cappucino! It even smells good. Trust me…you MUST give Nectar a try, you’ll be glad you did!!!

Courtesy of Musclesurf.com

Hydroxycut

David G.

I am on my second purchase of Hydroxycut from MuscleTech the 210 capsule bottles. i had heard about Hydroxycut through a friends dad who is a weight lifting fanatic and I thought I would give it a try. I was leaving for Mexico in about two months so i hit the gym and took Hydroxycut and saw great definition and weight loss. I currently was 255 lbs. and when I got on the plane I was 220 with cut arms slim stomach. I stopped using Hydroxycut for baseball season because I couldn’t go to the gym and play ball so my weight gained a little bit. now I am leaving for Cancun in about a month and I intend on getting the same results: working out hard and low calorie high protein diet. Hydroxycut is the greatest supplement MuscleTech has came out with and anyone trying to shed the excess body fat should try it

Samuel

Hi my name is Samuel, I live in Hyderabad, India. And we Indians are noted to store huge amounts of bodyfat because of the food we eat. I was 85 kgs earlier and had ugly fat around my midsection, and other body parts. I was actually worried as to how to reduce my fat and then get that muscular look. I started using Hydroxycut and believe me in 20 days I reduced 9 kgs with proper diet and workout. I thank Muscletech for such a wonderful product. I would suggest for everyone who wants to control body fat or reduce ugly fat and then look muscular and lean. I feel that some people say that it did not work for them that is because they don’t follow the proper schedule or workout. Guys use Hydroxycut for great results.

Brenda Motzing- john@toolcity.net

I have been on the Hydroxycut product for quite some time. I think that it is wonderful for helping someone like me to lose the much needed weight. It helps keep it off. My husband also likes it for the boost of energy he needs at work. What a big difference in our lives since I have lost over 30lbs. Thank you!! I will continue to use this product until the much needed weight which is probably another 30lbs. Thanks once again!

I used Hydroxycut to lose the last pounds after having my baby in June. I lost 15 pounds in under three months. I found that my body needed a break from it every few weeks and a multivitamin was necessary, but I still highly recommend it. I have been off of it for two months now and haven’t gained a pound back! If I ever do start to gain wait again I am glad that I have found such a valuable weight loss tool.

Brandon Garrett - bbsgarrett@yahoo.com
A year ago I decided to get into weight lifting. At that time I was 170lbs and I took Liquid creatine for two months and i gained approx. 20lbs of muscle and 10lbs of fat. After getting to the weight I wanted to be at, I decided to become toned. Exercising regularly I had trouble getting rid of the layer of skin fat. I decide to take Hydroxycut and within a couple of weeks I could see an amazing difference. I got the definition in all the areas I wanted. I would definitely recommend either product everyone. Thanks, Bobby
Don Bender - dbender@wolv.tds.net
I tried using Hydroxycut for about one month with daily training, and didn’t see any appreciable reduction in fat loss. I was eating a healthy diet and doing both weight training and aerobics on alternating days. The Hydroxycut did help keep my energy levels up, however, during my workouts. I guess I had mixed results, but I am going to try it again.

TIMEJC@aol.com
When I started my weight loss program, I was skeptical about using hydroxycut or any other kind of supplements. With the help of 3 to 4 pages of advertising in a men’s magazine , I was convinced that i needed to try it. After 3 months of using Hydroxycut, I’ve lost about 40 pounds of fat and have never felt better. I love it!!!!!

Keith Bentley - HuskerFiji1@aol.com
I would have to say that this is the most excellent energy as well as fat burning supplement! I have used many supplements in my time, but this one really works, and it works in a relatively short time period. If you are not used to caffeine, you should slowly ease into the use of this product, because it can make you a little shaky. I think the packages recommendation of 12 pills a day in 3 spread out doses is a little much. 8 pills a day is a better use in my studies. The last dose later on in the afternoon can cause restlessness at night (with 12 pill use). I take 2 doses a day! one right when i get up, and one before I workout to get the best pep! ever!!!!!! Within a month I was noticeably really trim! The great thing about Hydroxycut is that you don’t sacrifice muscle to lose fat! While you still lose fat, muscle growth still occurs, and does not go into a catabolic state. Although gains are not as big, as far as muscle growth, the growth makes a solid muscle and does not have adverse affects for growth! I believe it is the best supplement on the market!

LWelsh9672@aol.com
I USED HYDROXYCUT AND THE RESULTS WERE FANTASTIC….I LOST FAT, GAINED LEAN MUSCLE MASS AND STILL KEPT MY ENERGY…GREG

DOBYCC99@aol.com
I have been on hydroxycut now for about 3 months. Over that time I have lost over 20lbs and kept it off while toning up and gaining muscle. It has also helped me keep my diet in check. Overall i rate it a 10 and have recommended it to many of my friends.

Steven W Young - syoung@usd.edu
Hydroxycut left me too shakey and anxious throughout the day. If I took it too late I could not get to sleep. I felt the benefits and the way I felt evened out though as I lost 3 percent body fat in 5 weeks.

Bigwolownik@aol.com
i have been on this weight loss pill for about 2 weeks now and it works great i have lost 10 pounds in fat and im am very pleased with the results that i achieved with this pill and i plan on using the whole bottle due to me being very satisfied.

Diane Henke - DLH@zsws.com
My favorite product thus far is Hydroxycut. I finally have been able to see a loss of a couple of pounds - nothing dramatic, but I don’t have more than about 3 pounds that I need to get rid of. I did not like the Thermogenics for Women - did not do anything.

The price of your products versus GNC is lower, your customer service and timely shipping are outstanding!

Barbara Clark - bclark@vpccpa.com
I’ve used it on and off for several months, but I don’t know if it’s really doing anything, and it’s my own fault. I’m taking only 2 pills, usually only once a day. So, maybe if I upped it to 3-4 pills, at least twice a day, I would see a change. So, I think they have the potential to be a good thing.

Nancy Rimas - nrimas@sumerset.com
My son asked me to purchase a product called Hydroxycut. After looking for the item at the local nutrition store I decided to search the internet. Musclesurf was the fist site I entered and I found the product easily and at a great price, that included shipping! We received our order very quickly and were very happy with both the product and Musclesurf. I would recommend this site to anyone looking for these types of nutritional products. Easy to navigate, lots of information, easy to order, fast service. What every surfer wants!

Adam Scheller - adamscheller@yahoo.com
Hydroxycut is and excellent supplement. It is a good thing to consider if you want to add lean muscle while burning that extra fat that’s keeping your muscles from looking ripped. Also, all other thermogenic products I’ve used gave me bad side effects, like terrible gas pain; Hydroxycut hasn’t given me anything to complain about.

Get back in shape with Hydroxycut!
Amy Bradley - Amy.Bradley@Kenexa.com
I started taking Hydroxycut about 3 weeks ago and I can’t say enough about it. It’s great! I have had so much energy and I have dropped 12 lbs. so far. I can see my abs again!

LiUCF99@aol.com
I had heard a lot about Hydroxycut and the results that people had seen from taking it, but I was skeptical so I tried it myself and WOW - not only did people start noticing within about a week and a half, but my energy was through the roof, PLUS I wasn’t nearly as hungry throughout the day. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS!

Dancer2039@aol.com
I really liked it, I lost a lot of weight, and gained more muscles.

wolfpaw@blazenet.net
Good product, I have been using for about 5 weeks it really helps suppress my appetite and with working out 4 or 5 days a week I have lost 16 lbs.

MATHJAK@aol.com
tried it for 4 weeks. cant attest to the weight loss aspect as that wasn’t one of my goals. the extra lift though it gave me was fantastic. I had no side effects at all ,although i found i fell asleep easier by eliminating that last evening dose.

Josh Morris - dancerfreak@excite.com
The product I have to recommend is HydroxyCut. I ordered 2 160 caps bottles from your website (cheaper than any supplement store in my native San Diego). Through a combined effort of exercise, a low fat diet and HydroxyCut, I was able to shed 17 pounds in just under 2 weeks. The speed at which I lost the weight scared me at first; I was sure something was wrong. Now, 4 months later, I can say that I’ve kept ALL the weight off and slimmed down another additional 10 pounds. I recommend it to anyone who is beginning a weight lifting regimen, or is looking to push past a fitness plateau.

Haithem Fetaih - hfetaih@hotmail.com
I used Hydroxycut in the past but it did not work for me. I wanted to get leaner and gain body muscle so decided on Hydroxycut. I did not loose any. I’d not recommend this product to anyone.

Neil McMillan - n.mcmillan@ntlworld.com
A short review of my experience with the following product Hydroxycut from Muscletech is that it works for weight loss. I have used this product during training and have had good results. The drawbacks are, no extra caffeine as enough is already in there, watch your sleep patterns as it may disrupt your normal sleep schedule and don’t be ashamed of sweating as I found my sweat capability increased or was that the fact that I was just training harder?

LiUCF99@aol.com
I had heard a lot about Hydroxycut and the results that people had seen from taking it, but I was skeptical so I tried it myself and WOW - not only did people start noticing within about a week and a half, but my energy was through the roof, PLUS I wasn’t nearly as hungry throughout the day. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS!

Drew Sadler - lordjesty@aol.com
Hydroxycut is a solid weight control product. The results can be felt within days and seen within weeks. Works better with a serious body building regimine. Speeds up fat burning without losing muscle.

Bob Barnett - barker7676@yahoo.com
“I’ve tried this supplement as well as the popular Xenadrine weight loss product. I preferred the more gradual approach to increasing the dosage, as suggested by Hydroxycut. It’s important to recognize that both of these products contain nervous system stimulants, which should gradually be introduced to the body. The lower dosages of each ingredient in this product also seemed safer to me than those offered by its nearest competitor.”

Dave Liebetreu - dl007j@mail.rochester.edu
I was going to Cancun, and you know I had to look good. I had only 2 weeks, so I used Hydroxycut as a last ditch effort to get ripped. In only two weeks I lost 5 lbs. of fat and had that clearly defined six pack I had always envisioned.

Veronica Spagna - vern28@earthlink.net
I love Hydroxycut! I started using it to see if it was one of those “magic fat pills”, lo and behold, IT WAS! I didn’t watch what I ate, nor did I exercise & I lost 32lbs. I can’t say enough about it. All my friends & sisters-in-law use & it’s worked for them also.

Brianpieters@aol.com
I have taken Hydroxycut twice now and the results worked great each time. I lost fat and kept it off. The only problem I had was I couldn’t take the amount posted on the bottle. I never took more than 9 capsules a day. Other than that, the product is fantastic.

Melissa Webber - Melissa@cbmsystems.com
I tried Hydroxycut last summer. I lost a good bit of weight and my energy increased dramatically. Unfortunately, I stopped exercising and using Hydroxycut around September. I finally decided about six weeks ago to start exercising and eating right again after a fifteen pound weight gain. I began using Hydroxycut after two weeks into my new program. After two weeks on Hydroxycut, I lost seven pounds. I haven’t gotten back on the scale for almost three weeks, but I am sure I have lost more. I love Hydroxycut; I think it is a great way to get a jump start on any weight loss program.

Michele T. Irving - mtirving@tasc.com
I first heard about Hydroxycut and tried it…I lost 10 pounds without even working out. I started working out and kept using the Hydroxycut…I started loosing even more weight. I have tried several other products with little or no effects. When I asked my personal trainer what was the best product to use…with out mentioning a word he suggested Hydroxycut. Needless-to-say Im back using it again, working out and eating right…Hydroxycut has been by far the best product I have tried!!!

John Hines - jh5039@msinter.net
I’m on my second bottle of “Hydroxycut”. I have been using this product for about 3 months and I have lost 20 pounds and about 3 percent body fat!! I’m also very happy with the increase in energy. I work nearly 60 hours 6 days a week and “Hydroxycut” provides me with the boost I need to keep me going. Thank you.

CandyXOapple@aol.com
Hi! I just wanted to let you know I used the HydroxyCut. It’s wonderful. I heard so much about it from tons of people who I noticed were losing weight. I shed the pounds and it gave me energy. Also the online prices were incredible.

Dawn Clayton - OnemgEPI@aol.com
I have been using the Hydroxycut for a month now and I feel great. I have so much energy. IFrequently Asked Questions about Hydroxycut work weird hours so I can’t work out and eat the way I should and this has helped me maintain my weight and gives me extra strength too. I will continue to use this product.

YEHA24@aol.com
I started taking “Hydro-cut” in the middle of my senior year,around November, i weighed about 260 lbs .taking 12 pills a day, 4 in the morning, 4 30-45 minutes before i ate lunch, and 4 before i worked out and ran, it gave me such a rush of energy it made me WANT to run and work out…I saw results within days but what blew everyone’s mind was that I weighed 190 lbs by graduation. If I had a dime for everytime someone asked me how I lost all my weight and where they could get this hydroxycut i would have HeLLA dimes!!!… Hydroxycut has done wonders for me and all my friends have got awesome results too.. within about 6-8 months of Hydroxycut i lost 75 lbs!!!! Ive been out of school for a couple of years and i havent gained any of it back, I’ve actually lost probaly 10-12 pounds more , gettin down to bout 175 i never thought i there were abs underneath my beer and hamburger belly but hydroxycut proved me wrong..and i couldnt be happier.. thanks again Jordan p.s. Chicks DiG me NOW!!

MDR804@aol.com
I tried Hydroxycut for about a month or more and didn’t see any results. I had a baby 8 months ago and after gaining 60lbs. during my pregnancy you can imagine what my body looks like. I worked out 5 times a week while on hydroxycut and nothing changed. It’s really depressing to see the product work for some and not others, does anyone have any advice? I would like to lose at least 20lbs. by June 16. I’m the maid of honor in my friends wedding and I would like to look good or at least decent. thank you

Tabin Garrett - Tabin.Garrett@webvangroup.com
I tried Hydroxycut and it is by far the best fat burner I have tried. I tried pyruvate in different forms and this is ten times as good. It is really good for losing those last couple of pounds in order for you to get your “ideal” body. I have recent gotten lazy so I gained a few pounds but I know that Hydroxycut will make losing this weight a breeze!!! It can help anybody, active or not, you will lose weight with this product and if you work out as well, the results are phenomenal. I would recommended it to everyone who is trying to lose weight. It will work, you have nothing to lose but excess fat, not muscle but fat. It will not touch what you are trying to gain but it will kill anything that you don’t want. Try it. I will post my results later to back up what I am saying.

Casey Kramer - kramer8666@hotmail.com
This is my first bottle of Hydroxycut. I tried Diet Fuel, and Thermadrene, then i decided to use Hydroxycut. It is my first bottle, and i have been taking 12 daily, four pills, 45 min before each meal. I have about 2 days left in my bottle (24 pills, out of the 160 pill bottle) and i have noticed not extraordinary results but enough. I haven’t been exercising like i should have, and haven’t cut down any on my eating, and so far i have noticed about a loss of 5 pounds. So this summer when i start a more strict lifting and dieting program (for football) I am looking forward to noticing the results.

DDaVinal@aol.com
I work out and in the past have tried other products to lose weight and add muscle definition and did not get the results I was looking for. A friend of mine who has just recently gotten back into working out has shown vast improvements in both his muscle definition and weight loss. He told me that he had been using Hydroxycut. Reluctant at first I decided to give Hydroxycut a chance and am glad to say that in the month that I have been using this product I have been pleased with the results. I have lost 15lbs. in body fat and have notice and improvement in muscle definition. I will definitely continue to use Hydroxycut.

Acetyl L-Carnitine -ALCAR Health Benefits
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) a natural remedy super antioxidant, occurring form of L-carnitine that specifically benefits the brain. ALCAR helps supply the brain with energy by improving energetics in the mitochondrion, the cell’s energy generator. ALCAR promotes biosynthesis of acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter for brain and nerve function. Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been shown in clinical studies to benefit cognitive ability, memory and mood.

ALCAR Overview
• Introduction
• Sources
• Therapeutic Dosages
• Therapeutic Uses
• What Is the Scientific Evidence for Carnitine?
• Safety Issues
• Interactions You Should Know About
ALCAR Introduction
Acetyl-l-Carnitine is an amino acid the body uses to turn fat into energy. It is not normally considered an essential nutrient because the body can manufacture all it needs. However, supplemental carnitine may improve the ability of certain tissues to produce energy. This effect has led to the use of carnitine in various muscle diseases as well as heart conditions.

ALCAR Sources
There is no dietary requirement for carnitine. However, a few individuals have a genetic defect that hinders the body’s ability to make carnitine. In addition, diseases of the liver, kidneys, or brain may inhibit carnitine production. Certain medications, especially the antiseizure drugs valproic acid (Depakene) and phenytoin (Dilantin), may reduce carnitine levels; however, whether taking extra carnitine would be helpful has not been determined. Heart muscle tissue, because of its high energy requirements, is particularly vulnerable to carnitine deficiency.

The principal food dietary sources of carnitine are meat and dairy products, but to obtain therapeutic dosages a supplement is necessary.

ALCAR Therapeutic Dosages
Typical dosages for the diseases described here range from 500 to 1,000 mg 3 times daily. Carnitine is taken in three forms: L-carnitine (for heart and other conditions), propionyl-L-carnitine (for heart conditions), and acetyl-L-carnitine (for Alzheimer’s disease). The dosage is the same for all three forms.

ALCAR Therapeutic Uses
Carnitine is primarily used for heart-related conditions. Some evidence suggests that it can be used along with conventional treatment for angina, to improve symptoms and reduce medication needs. When combined with conventional therapy, it may also reduce mortality rates after a heart attack.

Lesser evidence suggests that it may be helpful for a condition called intermittent claudication (pain in the legs after walking due to narrowing of the arteries), as well as congestive heart failure. In addition, a few studies suggest that carnitine may be useful for cardiomyopathy.

Carnitine may also be helpful for improving exercise tolerance in people with chronic pulmonary obstruction disease (COPD), more commonly known as emphysema.

Warning: You should not attempt to self-treat any of these serious medical conditions, nor should you use carnitine as a substitute for standard drugs.

One study found evidence that acetyl-L-carnitine is helpful for Peyronie’s disease, a condition affecting the penis.

Some studies have found evidence that one particular form of carnitine, acetyl-l-carnitine, might be helpful in Alzheimer’s disease, but the two most recent and largest studies found no benefit. This form of carnitine has also been investigated for treatment of depression in the elderly.

A genetic condition called fragile X syndrome can cause behavioral disturbances such as hyperactivity, along with mental retardation, autism, and alterations in appearance. A preliminary study of 17 boys found that acetyl-L-carnitine might help to reduce hyperactive behavior associated with this condition.

Additionally, a preliminary study suggests that carnitine may be useful for improving blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes. It also might help prevent diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy (injury to the nerves of the heart caused by diabetes). Weak evidence suggests that carnitine may be able to improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and also help individuals with degeneration of the cerebellum (the structure of the brain responsible for voluntary muscular movement). One very small study suggests carnitine may be helpful for reducing symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. One study suggests that carnitine may be of value for treating hyperthyroidism.

Uncontrolled studies suggest that L-carnitine or acetyl-L-carnitine may be helpful for improving sperm function. Weak evidence also suggests that carnitine may be helpful for decreasing the toxicity of AZT (a drug used to treat AIDS).

Carnitine is widely touted as a physical performance enhancer, but there is no real evidence that it is effective and some research indicates that it does not work. Little to no evidence supports other claimed benefits such as treating irregular heartbeat, Down’s syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and alcoholic fatty liver disease.

What are the Scientific Evidence and Facts for ALCAR?
ALCAR Angina
Carnitine might be a good addition to standard therapy for angina. In one controlled study, 200 individuals with angina (the exercise-induced variety) took either 2 g daily of L-carnitine or were left untreated. All the study participants continued to take their usual medication for angina. Those taking carnitine showed improvement in several measures of heart function, including a significantly greater ability to exercise without chest pain.70 They were also able to reduce the dosage of some of their heart medications (under medical supervision) as their symptoms decreased.

Another trial that did use a double-blind, placebo-controlled design tested L-carnitine in 52 individuals with angina, and found evidence of benefit. In addition, several small studies (some of them double-blind) tested propionyl-L-carnitine for the treatment of angina, and also found evidence of benefit.

ALCAR and Hardening of The Arteries
People with advanced hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, often have difficulty walking due to lack of blood flow to the legs. Pain may develop after walking less than half a block. Although carnitine does not increase blood flow, it appears to improve the muscle’s ability to function under difficult circumstances.

A 12-month double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 485 patients with intermittent claudication evaluated the potential benefits of propionyl-L-carnitine. Participants with relatively severe disease showed a 44% improvement in walking distance as compared to placebo. However, no improvement was seen in those with mild disease. Another double-blind study followed 245 people and also found benefit.

Similar results have been seen in most but not all other studies of L-carnitine or propionyl-L-carnitine. Propionyl-L-carnitine may be more effective for intermittent claudication than plain carnitine.

ALCAR Congestive Heart Failure
Several small studies have found that carnitine, often in the form of propionyl-L-carnitine, can improve symptoms of congestive heart failure. In one trial, benefits were maintained for 60 days after treatment with carnitine was stopped.

ALCAR After a Heart Attack
Carnitine may help reduce death rate after a heart attack. In a 12-month placebo-controlled study, 160 individuals who had experienced a heart attack received 4 g of L-carnitine daily or placebo, in addition to other conventional medication. The mortality rate in the treated group was significantly lower than in the placebo group, 1.2% versus 12.5%, respectively. There were also improvements in heart rate, blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and blood lipids. A larger double-blind study of 472 people found that carnitine may improve the chances of survival if given within 24 hours after a heart attack. Note: Carnitine is used along with conventional treatment, not as a substitute for it.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Evidence from three double-blind placebo-controlled studies enrolling a total of 49 individuals suggests that L-carnitine can improve exercise tolerance in COPD, presumably by improving muscular efficiency in the lungs and other muscles.
ALCAR and Alzheimer’s Disease
Numerous double- or single-blind studies involving a total of more than 1,400 people have evaluated the potential benefits of acetyl-L-carnitine in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Early studies found some evidence of benefit, although it was generally quite modest. However, the two most recent and best-designed studies found no benefit.

A double-blind placebo-controlled trial that enrolled 431 participants for 1 year found no significant improvement at all in the group treated with acetyl-L-carnitine. A close look at the results appeared to suggest some benefit in individuals who developed Alzheimer’s disease at a particularly young age. However, when this possibility was tested in a 1-year double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 229 patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s, no benefits were seen.

ALCAR and Mild Depression
A double-blind study of 60 seniors with mild depression found that treatment with 3 g of carnitine daily over a 2-month period significantly improved symptoms as compared to placebo. Positive results were seen in another study as well.

Alcar and Hyperthyroidism
Enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) can be due to many causes, including cancer and iodine deficiency. In some cases, thyroid enlargement occurs without any known cause, so-called benign goiter.

Treatment of benign goiter generally consists of taking thyroid hormone pills. This causes the thyroid gland to become less active, and the goiter shrinks. However, there may be undesirable effects as well. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) can develop, including heart palpitations, nervousness, weight loss, and bone breakdown.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found evidence that use of L-carnitine could alleviate many of these symptoms. This 6-month study evaluated the effects of L-carnitine in 50 women who were taking thyroid hormone for benign goiter. The results showed that a dose of 2 or 4 g of carnitine daily protected participants’ bones and reduced other symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

Carnitine is thought to affect thyroid hormone by blocking its action in cells. This suggests a potential concern: Carnitine might be harmful for people who have low or borderline thyroid levels to begin with. This possibility has not been well explored as yet.

ALCAR and Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is an inflammatory condition of the penis that develops in stages. In the first stage, penile pain occurs with erection; next, the penis becomes curved; finally, erectile dysfunction may occur. Many medications have been tried for Peyronie’s disease, with some success. One such drug is tamoxifen (better known as a treatment to prevent breast cancer recurrence.) A 3 month, double-blind study compared the effectiveness of acetyl-L-carnitine (1 gram twice daily) against tamoxifen; the study enrolled 15 men in the first stage of Peyronie’s disease and 33 men in the second stage. The result indicated that acetyl-L-carnitine reduced penile curvature while tamoxifen did not; the supplement also reduced pain and slowed disease progression to a greater extent than the drug. Furthermore, while the drug caused various side effectsa and the supplement caused none.

ALCAR and Athletic Performance Enhancement
A 1996 review of clinical studies concluded that no scientific basis exists for the belief that carnitine supplements enhance athletic performance. A few studies have found some benefit, but most have not.

ALCAR Safety Issues
L-carnitine in its three forms appears to be quite safe. However, individuals with low or borderline-low thyroid levels should avoid carnitine because it might impair the action of thyroid hormone.

Individuals on dialysis should not receive this (or any other supplement) without a physician’s supervision. The maximum safe dosages for young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease have not been established.

Interaction Drug Side Effects You Should Know About
If you are taking;
• Antiseizure medications, particularly valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene) but also phenytoin (Dilantin): You may need extra carnitine.
• Thyroid medication: Do not take carnitine except under a physician’s supervision