Scitec Protein Delite

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

We offer you these tasty shakes in many great flavors that are high in quality protein. Each flavor of Protein Delite contains dried fruit pieces or chocolate bits. Protein Delite’s protein source contributes to the maintenance and growth of muscle mass and also to the maintenance of normal bones.

Protein Delite contains milk proteins, including whey and casein, both so-called complete protein, because they provide the body with all necessary amino acids, including the 9 amino acids (i.e. Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine) that are considered essential for life, because the body cannot synthesize them.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving					Amount per serving
Calories		122 kcal			Total Carbohydrate		6 g
Calories from Fat		6 kcal			Sugars		3 g
Total Fat		2.5 g			Dietary Fiber		1,5 g
Cholesterol		25 mg			Protein		19 g
					Potassium		37,5 mg
					Sodium		165 mg
“Amino Matrix”		485 mg

A nice low calorie protein treat, it’s a protein shake but with added crunchy bits. 19g of Protein is a decent size for a snack. Since it’s mostly casein protein I found it useful to have at night in place of a casein shake.

Sugars are slightly higher than I like at 3g but since it’s a snack I’ll forgive it.

Taste

I have the Chocolate Coconut flavour and it has a nice flavour but on your first serving you might be slightly put off by the pieces that are in it, it takes some getting used to.

Side Effects

None

Price

£32.90 for a 1kg tub with 33 servings in.

Results

I primarily used this in the evenings alongside a casein shake. I found that Protein Delite kept me full and satisfied. It’s quite sweet so it takes away any cravings that you might have which is handy when you are on a strict diet. The protein content is slightly low so it would not make a good post workout shake but I see no reason why you couldn’t use it at any time of day, personally I chose to use it in the evenings due to the casein content.

I think that although this could be used as a Casein replacement it should actually be used alongside one.  Protein Delite is more of a treat than a daily supplement not only because of cost but also the protein content isn’t quite high enough to make it an effective overnight supplement. That being said I like Protein Delite and think that it does exactly what it set out to do, make a damn tasty shake. 7/10

Youcan buy Protein Delite here

Scitec Heavy Duty

 

Overview

Here's what Scitec have to say:

HEAVY DUTY is a complex connective tissue maintenance support formula based on our 12 component matrix that includes more special ingredients in addition to the most common ones. NEM (natural egg membrane) is a trademarked ingredient for these types of products. HEAVY DUTY also contains the preferred Type II Collagen, plus Hyaluronic Acid! Of course HEAVY DUTY provides the popular Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM. The 100% recommended daily amount Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system and muscles, and also to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth, and to the normal absorption/utilisation of Calcium and Phosphorus. Vitamin C helps to protect the cells from oxidative stress and contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilages, bones, blood vessels, gums, teeth and skin. It also contributes to the normal function of the immune and nervous systems, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, nails, skin and normal vision. It also contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels, to normal fertility and reproduction, and to normal protein synthesis. Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.

Nutritional Information

Servings Per Container: 30 Serving size: 3 capsules
Amount per serving			Amount per serving
Vitamin C	100 mg		Hydrolyzed Chicken Sternal Type II Collagen	300 mg
Vitamin D	5 mcg		Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)	250 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg		NEM® Natural Egg Membrane	100 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg		Hyaluronic Acid	50 mg
Glucosamine Sulphate	1500 mg		Bromelain	25 mg
Chondroitin Sulphate	500 mg		Curcuma extract	10 mg

Everything you need to keep yourself in top condition and keep your joints from aching when you put them under extreme stress in the gym.

The ingredients uses are mostly stated above so I won't go through them again.

Taste

The capsules don’t have a taste and don’t repeat on you. They are quite large though so some may have trouble swallowing them.

Side Effects

None

Price

£22.80 for a tub with 30 days supply in.

Results

Anyone who has been lifting heavy weights for a few years will know that eventually it catches up with you and some joints will start to hurt a little bit. Its is imperative that you look after your body or it might lead to a more serious injury or complaint that could be the end of any serious work in the gym. Heavy Duty’s aim is to keep you from hurting yourself and keeping all your joints in top condition.

Some people think that joint support supplements are just for those who are taking anabolic steriods or prohormones which can lead to massive growth and strain on the joints but in reality everyone who lifts can benefit from taking a support supplement.

The effectiveness is a bit hard to judge, I am fortunate enough not to suffer any regular joint pains but I have always taken a supplement to help my joints. I certainly didn’t experience any pain or discomfort whilst taking Heavy Duty. I had no unwanted side effects whilst taking this.

The capsules don’t have a taste or aftertaste, they are reasonably priced and very useful to any serious lifter. 8/10

You can buy Heavy Duty here

Scitec G-Bomb

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

L-Glutamine – very well-known and popular as a sports supplement – is the most abundant amino acid in the human blood, and it’s in great demand throughout the body. Glutamine may become conditionally essential in certain situations, including during and after intensive physical training when the body cannot meet its needs by synthesizing Glutamine. This conditionally essential amino acid can be provided by dietary protein intake and by food supplements.

G-BOMB is a multi-component advanced Glutamine matrix that provides different Glutamines and other substances from this “family”. Glutamine via Glutamate is converted to Alpha-Ketoglutarate, an integral component of the Krebs-cycle that is an energy generating cycle in the body. Our formula also directly provides AKG, Alpha-Ketoglutarate!

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 14 g (approximately 1 scoop)
Amount per serving			Amount per serving
Calories	14		Total Carbohydrates				3,5 g
Sugars	0		Folic Acid				30 mcg
Proprietary "G-BOMB" matrix	10050 mg
- Micronized L-Glutamine, L-Alanine,L-Glutamine, L-Glutamic Acid, Alpha-Ketoglutarate Ca, Pteroyl-L-Glutamic Acid
- Auxiliary Complex: Citrus Fruit extract (Naringin), Bioperine

You get lots of Glutamine. That’s essentially it, the various “forms” of Glutamine will provide a complete dose and great absorption.

Taste

I had the Ice Tea flavour and its gorgeous, its just like a real Ice Tea, I had this as a treat rather than a supplement. Mixes perfectly leaves you wanting more.

Side Effects

None

Price

£33.09 for a 500g tub with 35 servings in.

Results

Glutamine is one of the most important, underrated and underused supplements on the market. Glutamine is particularly useful for energy, recovery and reducing muscular fatigue. G-Bomb is easily one of the best Glutamine products I’ve ever used, asides from the amazing taste it works wonders for recovery. Scitec have made a fantastic product here.

G-Bomb is slightly more expensive than I would like to see but it’s not colossally overpriced and there is always a special offer on somewhere if you shop around. If you have never used a Glutamine product or looking for a way to speed up recovery then this is the product you need. 9/10

You can buy G-Bomb here

Scitec Fireworks

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

The SCITEC NUTRITION WORK OUT AND DIET (WOD) CRUSHER formulas will help you in your quest if you want to crush your work out and your diet for better performance and an improved physique!

FIREWORKS is designed with the science of functional sport performance enhancement in mind! Providing 10 valuable ingredients in an integrated way to boost mental focus and optimize some of the crucial systems in your body. The dosage profile of FIREWORKS is such that multiplied doses can be taken if one wishes to do so. FIREWORKS features great solubility and sensational taste! The formula was put together without Creatine so that the individual can decide to use that ingredient or not, and on its precise doses. This way FIREWORKS is a more versatile energizer formula!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 12 g (1 level scoop)
	12 g			12 g
Calories	20 kcal		FIREWORKS booster matrix:	3985 mg
Calories From Fat	0 kcal		Arginine Accelerator Complex	2050 mg
Total Carbohydrates	5 g		L-Arginine HCl, Alpha-Ketoglutarate Ca
Sugars	5 g		Carnitine Carrier Blend	750 mg
Vitamin C	230 mg		Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
Vitamin B3	2,6 mg		“FIREWORKS” Auxiliary Complex	1185 mg
Caffeine	100 mg		Ascorbic Acid, Choline Bitartrate, L-Glutamine, Nicotinamide, L-Ornithine HCl

Fireworks isn’t relying on mind blowing amounts of Caffeine to give you a quick buzz and then a crash but rather puts the emphasis on sustained energy and focus.

There is no creatine added which is unusual for a preworkout but the other common ingredients (Arginine, Carnitine, Glutamine) are all present and fairly highly dosed.

Taste

I had the Orange-Lemon and it wasn’t really to my liking but that’s the not the end of the world with a preworkout, it mixed well and didn’t leave an aftertaste.

Side Effects

None

Price

£19.10 for a tub with 30 servings in.

Results

Preworkouts are mostly about energy and powering through your workouts. Fireworks never let me down on the energy front, I never felt the rush of a preworkout but I also never ran out of energy. I always had enough in the tank to finish my workout and then some. This isn’t a pump product so I wasn’t expecting much from it in the way of muscle pumps but I was pleasantly surprised, nothing skin tearing but a nice solid feeling. 

A common complaint with preworkouts is an energy crash a couple of hours after taking it but Fireworks seemed to taper off nicely without leaving you feeling depleted. 

Fireworks doesn’t taste great but its easy to drink and doesn’t have any side effects. It is reasonably priced and a good choice for anyone not wanting too much caffeine in their preworkout. 7/10

You can buy Fireworks here

Skinny Minnies Slim Down

 

Overview

Skinny Minnies have this to say:

SLIM DOWN is a natural weight-loss aid designed to suppress appetite. Each pack contains 1 months’ supply and can help reduce your calorie intake by up to 1000 calories with little effort.

Reduces the Impulse of Hunger

Helps Burn Calories more Effectively

Used in Combination with BOOST & BURN Delivers Amazing Results

Nutritional Information

Hoodia Gordonii  - 200mg

Nice and simple. Hoodia Gordonii is derived from a South African plant and some studies have shown that it tricks your mind into thinking you’re full, making it a good choice for an appetite suppressant.

Taste

None – tablets are easy to swallow

Side Effects

Slight headache during the first day or two (likely due to eating less!) but nothing after that.

Price

£20 for 1 months supply on full dosage (3 caps a day)

Results

Slim Down is supposed to reduce your appetite with the goal of losing unwanted weight. Well good news is it works, you will absolutely have less of an appetite so from that angle Slim Down is a success. However to get the full results that you want you would almost definitely have to pair this supplement with a dedicated fat burner.

Slim Down won’t burn calories it will just make you want to consume less calories. Slim Down does do exactly what it says on the tin and that is the hallmark of a good supplement and it does so whilst being reasonably priced and with very few side effects. Slim Down definitely is not an essential supplement but it is an effective one if fat loss is your ultimate goal. 9/10

You can buy Slim Down here

Active Man Oatein

 

Overview

Here’s what Active Man has to say:

Power Up your breakfast and your muscles with delicious and satisfying high protein, low fat Oatein. Ideal with semi- skimmed milk or soya milk, or as part of a smoothie

As the name suggest this is a blend of high quality oats and whey protein, which provides a great start to any day or a healthy snack, as each serving is packed with slow release energy and protein to maintain energy levels, keep hunger at bay and also refuel muscles.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional Information	Per 40g serving with 300ml Semi Milk
Energy kj/kcal	1234 / 292.6
Protein (g)	20.42
Carbohydrate (g)	36.76
as sugars (g)	23.68
Fat (g)	7.48
as saturates (g)	3.69
Fibre (g)	1.8
soluble (g)	0.8
Sodium (g)	0.363
Calcium (mg)	410

You get an ok protein hit with 20g (although round about half that will be from the 300ml milk) and the carbs are high enough to keep you energised through until lunch. Unsurprisingly from a product called Oatein the carbs are predominately coming from Oats which are a clean source of Carbs.

Taste

It tastes like a porridge shake. That’s how best I can describe it, it certainly is peculiar but by no means unpleasant. It is very thick and a little “oaty”.

Side Effects

None

Price

£16.99 for a 400g tub with 10 servings in.

Results

Well this is strange. I can’t quite work this product out. It’s clearly designed as a breakfast but I found it much better blended into a postworkout shake with a scoop of Bio-Synergy’s Whey Better.

It’s not quite high enough in protein to be my breakfast by itself, I needed to have a shake along side it, which isn’t a problem but 20g (including your milk) is slightly on the low side. The carbs, fats and calories are good for anyone either maintaining or bulking but probably not great for anyone cutting up.

It tastes okay by itself but it was awesome in a smoothie style postworkout with a banana and a scoop of Bio-Synergy Cookies and Cream Whey Better. It’s not cheap at £1.70 per serving but it still cheaper than buying breakfast out every day.  If you are looking for a slightly different take on a breakfast classic then this will certainly be worth a look. 7/10

You can buy Oatein here 

Scitec Jumbo

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

Everybody seeks the magic bullet while ignoring the fact that nothing is more powerful than the consistent consumption of proper amount of total calories, energizing carbs and muscle building protein. Couple this with the fact that many athletes don’t invest time in the proven method of keeping a food log and the best practical solution left for most may be to rely on the daily use of a JUMBO type shake that can really help to take in enough nutrients to progress. With 50 grams of one of the highest quality protein per serving, a large dose of energy dense 6-carb matrix, the nutritional side of the equation is significantly boosted for you by JUMBO!

JUMBO is designed with whey protein. Dietary proteins are the source of nitrogen and indispensable amino acids, which the body requires for tissue growth and maintenance. Therefore, JUMBO contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.

JUMBO features our “6-CARB” carbohydrate blend that includes oat flour, Palatinose and native waxy maize food starch. The "JUMBO" extra ingredient matrix provides a good dose of our proprietary “CREA-BOMB multi-component creatine matrix”! At least a 3 g daily dose of Creatine is scientifically proven to increase performance in successive burst of short-term, high intensity exercise like weight training and interval cardio. We also added extra amino acids on top of the amounts coming from protein, including essential ones.

In the “Support complex” you’ll find Magnesium in a dose that contributes to normal protein synthesis, to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal functioning of the nervous system (neurotransmission and muscle contraction including heart muscle), to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to electrolyte balance, to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, and has a role in the process of cell division. Finally, we also added BioPerine, a patented black pepper extract.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving			Amount per serving
Calories	823		"6-CARB" MATRIX	149 g
Calories from Fat	51		Dextrose, Palatinose™ (isomaltulose: low glycemic index carbohydrate), Oat Flour, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Waxy Maize Starch
Total Fat	5,7 g		" JUMBO" EXTRA INGREDIENT MATRIX	8788 mg
Saturated Fat	2,4 g		Proprietary CREA-BOMB multi-component creatine matrix	5,610 mg
Cholesterol	40 mg		Creatine Monohydrate, MicronTec Micronized Creatine Monohydrate, Creatine Citrate, Creatine Phosphate, Creatine Pyruvate
Sodium	285 mg		HEMO-NO matrix	1,056 mg
Magnesium	57 mg		L-Arginine Base, L-Ornithine HCl, Alpha-Ketoglutarate Calcium
Potassium	310 mg		JUMBO AMINO SELECT matrix L-Glutamine, L-Alanine	957 mg
Total Carbohydrate	143 g		BCAA XPRESS 100% pure essential amino acid complex (940 mg)	940 mg
Sugars	59 g		L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine
Dietary Fiber	1 g		Support complex	225 mg
Protein	50 g		Magnesium (15% RDA), BioPerine® (Piper nigrum)

As you can see Jumbo gives you an awful lot of muscle building goodness. First up 50g of protein will kickstart the growth process in even the most stubborn of hardgainers. 143g of Carbs (59g fast acting) makes this an awesome choice for a recovery shake. Creatine is added as is Glutamine, BCAAs and various others bits and pieces to put you in an anabolic state. At 823 calories per serving this is a monstrous gainer.

Taste

I had the Strawberry flavour. It was alright as gainers go, its very thick and very filling as you would expect. It does have some slight mixing problems at the very bottom so you might want to use a blender of sorts for this.

Side Effects

None

Price

£49.29 for 4400g tub with 20 servings in.

Results

Jumbo is all about adding mass. Nothing else. With that in mind Jumbo is a massive success. With out any shadow of doubt Jumbo will add size to your puny frame. Jumbo has been engineered to perfection by Scitec everything is dosed correctly for gaining size.

One of my favourite aspects of Jumbo is the strength gains, I was expecting some size and weight gains but I wasn’t expecting to add much to my lifts which shot up by way more than I had planned. My pumps were improved as well, I think this is due to the amount of carbs that were floating around and the Hemo-No Matrix providing a boost.

Jumbo is certainly at the top of the pile when it comes to mass gainers. It is expensive, which unfortunately all gainers are, but I don’t think it is unreasonably priced considering the sheer amount of quality ingredients that they have packed into it. As the tag line suggests “Jumbo Means Big, Jumbo Means Strong” and certainly hasn’t disappointed. 9/10

You can buy Jumbo here