XBrain Organic Whey

 

Overview

Here’s what XBrain have to say:

XBrain Whey Protein is an organic whey protein concentrate derived from free-range, grass-fed and hormone-free cows. XBrain Whey Protein is as natural as you can get any whey protein powder, with 98,3% organic content, where the remaining 1,7% is flavour (aroma) and natural stevia.

Nutritional Information

 

All natural is the aim here and it is fully accomplished. This Organic Whey shake has 24.5g of free range, grass fed whey concentrate made using cold processing to retain the full benefit of the proteins profile so it can be better absorbed and used by the body.

You’ll notice that there seems to be a lot of carbs(18g) included but only 0.5g of that is Stevia and the rest is sugars from milk better known as Lactose. So this won’t be too great for the Lactose intolerant among you. Most companies remove the lactose from their whey products but XBrain don’t want to tamper with natures formula.

  

Taste

The banana flavour is very good and it doesn’t taste fake or chemically, it’s an actual banana taste. It’s consistency is a little watery even if you use a lot less water than advised its always thin. The flavour however is spot on and there is no aftertaste or grit.

Side Effects

None

Price

£29.99 for a tub with 18 servings in.

Results

I like what XBrain are trying to accomplish by making their products as “natural” as possible by ensuring that nothing artificial or no nasty chemicals get added in to their formulas. 98.3% of this product is organic and that is very impressive and to be applauded. The amino profile is excellent and although its not listed since this is all organic and the lactose is included it will have an excellent mineral profile as well.

The protein content can’t be questioned or argued with 24.5g of the highest quality possible whey concentrate is going to be beneficial for virtually everyone. The 17.5g of lactose is likely to be divisive amongst people some people thanks to years of conditioning that sugar is bad won’t want to see 17.5g of sugar in their daily shake (don’t worry this kind of sugar won’t make you fat!) others might have a genuine concern thanks to being lactose intolerant. XBrain have obviously opted for a very small amount of Stevia to help with sweetness which is a much better choice than sucralose. I think the profile is pretty great but it’s likely that not everyone will agree.

The taste is much better than I expected from an “Organic” product. It has a nice natural banana taste rather than a fake one with a sweet aftertaste. The price is a bit higher than I’d like to see coming in at £1.66 a serving means its not the cheapest but its not ridiculously pricey. If the organic label and top quality ingredients are important to you then I’m sure you’ll happily pay for the quality. 9/10

You can buy Organic Whey here

Scitec Protein Pancakes

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

It’s time to start thinking of pancakes as part of your fitness diet! Pancakes have never been so popular with athletes before, because of being carbohydrate-laden belly bombs. Our delicious PROTEIN PANCAKE was designed to support the high protein requirements of athletes, including bodybuilders and anyone with an active lifestyle. This product contains 30% of quality protein from multiple popular sources!

With the SCITEC PROTEIN PANCAKE you have more nutritious pancakes always easily available, because they’re quick to prepare. Once you taste our out of this world pancakes, you will never want to go back to regular, low protein pancakes again! As a primary benefit of PROTEIN PANCAKE, you can easily support your muscles with appropriate amount of faster and slower absorbing proteins (Whey, Egg, Casein) in a very pleasant way. 

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 37 g (1 scoop) Servings Per Container: 28
37 g
Energy	659 kJ		Carbohydrates	16 g
	157 kcal		of which Sugars	4.1 g
Fat	5.4 g		Protein	11 g
of which Saturates	2.3 g		Salt	0.62 g

11g of protein in pancakes! Not too bad. I have seen higher amounts in similar product but Scitec’s offering does have a fairly good carb/fat content.

The protein comes mostly from whey with a small amount of egg and casein thrown in. The carbs are fairly clean with the majority coming from Oats. The sugars are quite high at 4g though….

Taste

Phenomenal. That was simple. They really are delicious, it comes in White Chocolate Coconut flavour and it is out of this world. It’s so good that you don’t even need a topping on it.

They are really easy to make and have simple instructions that anyone can follow.

Side Effects

None

Price

£18.99 for a tub with 28 servings in. Each serving made about 2-3 pancakes for me depending on size.

Results

I mean what’s not to love here? Scitec have nailed the flavour here the White Chocolate Coconut is absolutely fantastic its so good I didn’t need a topping on it, although a chopped banana does make it even better! The nutritional content could be a little bit better but since this is a treat product rather than a daily staple that can be forgiven. Yes the protein could be higher and the sugars could be lower but it’s a damn sight better than an actual pancake. I think that this kind of product that encourages healthier options of cheat foods are great for keeping the diet on tract and even better for refeed days.

The price point isn’t too bad with each serving coming in at 67p. That’s 22p a pancake! With a price like that you really can’t complain about any of the slight shortfalls of Scitecs Protein Pancakes. One last thing…White…Chocolate….Coconut….Pancakes. 8.5/10

You can buy Protein Pancakes here

XBrain AminoCharged

 

Overview

Here is what XBrain have to say:

You’re Holding More than a BCAA Formula. You’re holding a BCAA formula that doesn’t follow the crowd. There are no useless filler aminos. No fake tasting artificial sweeteners. And no low-dosed, do-nothing amounts of the key aminos you need to help support improved performance and recovery. What you’re holding is a product that is CHARGED UP with the best, most trusted aminos in the World. We’re talking 9,125 milligrams of BCAAs to help support lean muscle growth and fatigue reduction. 3,650 milligrams of Beta-Alanine to help improve muscular endurance and power. And L-Glutamine and L-Carnitine Tartrate to help support faster workout recovery. Plus, Amino CHARGED™ provides XBrain’s breakthrough RNA Nucleotide complex, which may help to reduce cortisol and support a healthy immune system in athletes. Packed with vitamins, minerals and organic Acai for antioxidant protection too, you’re holding more than a BCAA formula. You’re holding the best, performance product on the market today!

Nutritional Information

 

XBrain have stuck to the tried and tested BCAA ratio of 2:1:1 rather than one of the fancier but unproven 4:1:1 or even 8:1:1 stacks. They haven’t skimped on the doses either you get a total of 9,125mg of the 3 BCAA’s whereas most products would provide between 5,000 – 7500mg. Glutamine is included as well because you can never have too much Glutamine in your diet!

L-Carnitine Tartrate has added in which helps with the transportation of fatty acids for fuel. XBrain’s signature nucleotides stack is included which helps suppress cortisol and promotes protein synthesis.

A surprising inclusion is Acai Powder which is a powerful antioxidant that is rich in vitamins and minerals and is considered a super-food.

Taste

It only comes in Acai Berry and its not bad tasting if you dilute it enough, if you take it with the recommended 250ml of water its very strong but in about 500ml it tastes quite nice and makes a great intra workout drink.

It mixes up well, doesn’t leave any grit or have an unpleasant aftertaste.

Side Effects

None

Price

£37.99 for a tub with 22 servings in.

Results

As with all XBrain products AminoCharged is meticulously dosed and contains more beneficial ingredients than you would expect. First as this is an amino product lets take the BCAAs. You get a massive dose of 9,125mg! That’s the most I’ve seen in a BCAA product. Then you have Glutamine, Carnitine, Nucleotides, Beta Alanine & Acai Powder. That is a powerful recovery, fat burning, cortisol suppressing, performance boosting stack of “extras” to be offering up. None of these are lightly dosed either. The Glutamine is a little bit lower than I’d like to see but as this isn’t supposed to be your sole Glutamine source that’s more than forgivable.

The taste isn’t bad but it’s not brilliant. It doesn’t bloat you or cause any distress. Whilst XBrain recommend a serving before or after training personally I quite liked it as an intra workout failing that I would use it postworkout rather than as a preworkout.

It might be priced slightly out of the majority of people budget at £37.99 for only 22 servings which is a shame because it is a good product. As with all the Xbrain products that I’ve tried this contains nothing artificial or “fake” which is an added bonus for anyone who is health conscious. 8/10

You can buy AminoCharged here

XBrain PreCharged

 

Overview

Here’s what XBrain have to say:

You’re Holding More than a Pre-Workout. You’re holding a “Pre” that is CHARGED with the BEST performance-enhancing ingredients in the World. Creatine, Beta-Alanine, BCAAs and Caffeine - they’re all inside, and properly dosed to help support explosive energy, massive strength, and greater muscular endurance. And that’s not all. You’re holding a “Pre” that’s CHARGED with innovation too. A “Pre” with 14 grams of pure MCT oil to help boost energy and support fat loss. A “Pre” that helps support healthy joints. And a “Pre” that may help reduce cortisol and support a healthy immune system thanks to our breakthrough RNA Nucleotide complex. With 22 naturally flavored and great tasting servings inside, you’re holding more than a Pre-Workout. You’re holding the BEST Pre-Workout you’ll ever use. Guaranteed!

Nutritional Information

 

Not relying on sugars or high amounts of caffeine to power you through a workout seems to be the aim of PreCharged. Providing you with great doses of Glutamine, BCAAs, Creatine.... along with some fat burning ingredients which is slightly unusual. We have Green Tea & L-Carnitine and healthy fats in the form of MCT oil. These should help draw energy from stored fat. There is a modest amount of caffeine to assist with energy but its not the sole or even the primary source of energy.

There is also a healthy amount of Glycine included which is often overlooked in pre and post workout supplementation. Glycine assists with energy production, acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and assists with the uptake of Creatine. A very important yet simple amino-acid.

  

Taste

It only comes in Organic Pomegranate it is an incredibly strong and distinct flavour. In smaller concentrations I found it too strong to drink but once it is sufficiently diluted I could manage it. It mixed up fine and didn’t have an aftertaste but I do think the flavour could use some work.

Side Effects

Slight tingling from the Beta-Alanine but that’s to be expected.

Price

£37.99 for 22 servings.

Results

XBrain really like to go all out on their formulas and this is no exception. Don’t expect PreCharged to be a “sugar rush” pre or a “caffeine buzz” pre, this is a complete preworkout. The formula is incredibly well thought out and meticulously dosed, which is fast becoming the hallmark of an XBrain product.

PreCharged is more about energy and muscular endurance than pump and that’s not a bad thing. With more energy and endurance you will likely find that you can add a few reps to most sets which will lead to a greater pump. The energy itself doesn’t hit you like some pre’s but rather gradually builds over about a half hour period before levelling out at a nice high rather than a spike and crash that overly caffeinated products can provide. The endurance was very good too, I very rarely ran out of energy and usually I some had some left in the tank by the end of the workout.

The taste isn’t great and neither is the price. They are the two down sides to PreCharged. The product itself is great, its well built, it has actual health benefits rather than a standard workout booster and more importantly it does exactly what it sets out to. 7

You can buy PreCharged here

XBrain CreaCharged

 

Overview

Here’s what XBrain have to say:

You’re Holding More than a Creatine Formula. You’re holding the BEST form of Creatine in the World. And, it has been blended with the BEST performance and recovery ingredients to help support your healthy and active lifestyle. In each scoop of Crea CHARGED™ you get a massive 8,395 milligrams of Creatine Monohydrate, which may help support a rapid increase strength, muscle mass, and sports performance. 6,530 milligrams of L-Glutamine is added to help support recovery, alongside the now legendary performance peptide - PeptoPro - which may help enhance physical performance, reduced muscle soreness, improved recovery and muscle growth. Plus, with 750 milligrams of XBrain`s breakthrough RNA Nucleotide complex NucleoChraged™- which helps to reduce cortisol , boosts testosterone and support a healthy immune system in athletes - you’re holding more than a Creatine formula. You’re holding a formula for success.

Nutritional Information

 

8.4g is a pretty high dosage of Creatine Monohydrate but since when has more creatine been a bad thing! In fact the standard 5g of creatine per day is a bit of an underestimate for the majority of male lifters out there. I love the inclusion of Glutamine (in a decent amount as well!) but what really makes this product stand out is the inclusion of Nucleotides and PeptoPro. Now you might not have heard of these but Nucleotides have been proven to lower the catabolic hormone Cortisol which is spiked by stress on the body post workout. PeptoPro is a little bit complicated but in short its peptides (chains of amino acids) from Casein which are readily absorbed into the bloodstream and can really help with muscle growth and repair.

So, yeah, it’s a pretty great post workout Creatine supplement!

Taste

The Organic Black Berry flavour is the only one available and it tastes ok but it is a very strong flavour. It reminded me a little bit of Ribena that hasn’t been diluted properly. You could always add a bit more water to make it a bit easier to drink.

It mixes up very well and doesn’t leave any grit. I never had an unpleasant aftertaste either.

Side Effects

None at all, Creatines is often associated with bloating but high quality creatines very rarely bloat you.

Price

£37.99 for a 400g tub with 22 servings in.

Results

I don’t believe in cycling off Creatine, some lifters like to only use it when bulking or on a strength program but have found it priceless when cutting as well. I often change the brand of Creatine or the form but I use a Creatine product year round. I’ve found the best time to take Creatine is post workout or in the morning if it’s a rest day and I’ve found that I prefer a Creatine capsule for no other reason than often I don’t want another drink.

CreaCharged made me re-evaluate my Creatine choices throughout the years. This almost isn’t a Creatine product, it’s a postworkout recovery product and that’s amazing. XBrain could have just given us Creatine but instead they choose to go one further and mix in quality recovery products to really make CreaCharged stand out in a crowd of supplements. Any product that includes Glutamine in any quantity over 5g automatically has my approval but to also add in peptides and anti-catabolic agents in the form of Nucleotides really shows Xbrains scientific approach to muscle gain. Whilst the anti-catabolic agents would be handy on a cut I would say that CreaCharged would be more effective on a mass gain cycle.

The scientific approach XBrain have taken does come with a  price though and that price is £1.72 a serving. Literally the only downside to this product is the price but you are paying for quality. If CreaCharged ever comes on sale then stock up! We love this product, it is fantastic and if your wallet can take the hit then please give it a go. 8.5

You can buy CreaCharged here