Sci-MX X-Plode Rippedcore Review

 

Overview

Here’s what Sci-Mx have to say:

Cutting-edge thermogenic pre-workout drink for ultra-focused training, energy, muscle pumps and fat burning optimisation.

METABOLIC SUPPORT: 50% RDA vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy yielding.

COMBATS WORKOUT FATIGUE: 50% RDA of vitamin B12 helps reduce workout-related fatigue.

THERMO-CORE™ COMPLEX: A unique blend of green coffee bean extract, green tea, guarana and ginseng.

WORKOUT PUMP: Optimum levels of caffeine reduce perceived exertion and increase alertness.

A fat burning preworkout an essential whilst cutting?

Nutritional Information

Per 15g Serving                                  (1 level scoop)

Amino-Pump™ matrix                          6.3g

(Glycine, beta-alanine, taurine,

tyrosine, glutamine, arginine)

Thermo-Core™ complex                     967mg

  (of which guarana)                              400mg

  (of which green coffee bean extract)    250mg

  (of which green tea extract)                 250mg

  (of which panax ginseng)                     200mg

  (of which caffeine anhydrous)              97mg

Total caffeine provided                         185mg

Vit-MX -Powerboost™                       701.25ug

  (of which vitamin B6)                          0.7mg

  (of which vitamin B12)                        1.25ug

Nutritional profile

Per 15g Serving

Energy                                                  58kcal

Protein                                                 6.75g

Carbohydrates                                      7.2g

Fat                                                       0.24g

So it really is a fat burning preworkout. All the usual ingredients found in top fat burners are present (guarana, green coffee, green tea, caffeine etc). These are all proven fat burners but you don’t get the highest dose so this isn’t going to be your main fat burner. First and foremost it’s a preworkout, this is just a nice little booster for your cutting stack.

The preworkout side of things are fairly standard except no Creatine, perhaps because this is a cutting product and Creatine is seen as a bulking supplement (although I personally use it everyday). We aren’t given a breakdown of the “Amino-Pump Matrix” but that’s not a major problem.

6.75g’s of protein is a nice little added benefit from a preworkout and 7.2g’s of Carbs is surprisingly low as well.

All in all it’s a very good profile for both a preworkout and a fat burner.

Taste

Orange is the only flavour it comes in at the moment but that’s not a problem as it actually tastes really nice and it smells like sweets. Most preworkouts taste pretty bad but this is actually quite palatable.

Side Effects

None

Price

£29.99 for 450g which will give you 30 servings.

Results

Since this is essentially 2 products, a fat burner and a preworkout, this is a bit of an awkward on to review. Let’s take it one step at a time.

First as a preworkout, this is the primary function, its does this very well. XPlode Rippedcore takes about 20-25 minutes to properly kick in but when it does you certainly know about it. You will immediately feel a surge of energy and a slight tingling in your hands. The pumps you get are pretty good but nothing skin tearing. It’s worth noting the original X-Plode is slightly stronger all round.

X-Plode Rippedcore’s secondary function is a fat burner. This is not an afterthought but rather a well thought out attempt to blend the two products. This won’t ever be strong enough to be your only fat burner but it will give you that little bit extra when you are on your cut. I actually think that this would be rather effective when bulking as a little bit of fat control.

All round then X-Plode Rippedcore is an excellent preworkout. It’s not quite as strong as the original X-Plode but I think it makes a nice addition to any cutting stack. 8/10

You can buy X-Plode Rippedcore here

Pure Labs T9 Extreme Review

 

Overview

Here’s what Pure Labs have to say:

With the reformulation of the original T6 BLACK to a state of the art appetite suppressant, came a gap in the line-up. The call for a hardcore fat burner that delivers a stronger energy boost, insane focus and a powerful thermogenic effect.

This was foreseen by Pure Labs, which is why while we were reformulating T6 BLACK, we also developed T9 EXTREME using pharmaceutical grade ingredients and sourced from only the most reputable suppliers, to fill the void left. T9 EXTREME truly is not for beginners.

So what makes T9 so potent?

The trademarked T9 Metabolic Catalyst proprietary blend….

We’ll go into more detail in the next section.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
Typical Values
T9 Metabolic Catalyst™  520mg Caffeine Anhydrous L-Theanine Dendrobium Nobile Extract (stem) (Concentrated for Alkaloid Content) N-Methyltyramine Green Tea Extract (leaf)

It’s a shame that they don’t give you a complete breakdown of the components but instead give you the total “blend” amount.

The actual line up is solid though. Caffeine Anhydrous is one of the most proven fat loss ingredients it also has the added benefit of cutting water from your figure. L-Theanine helps elevate your mood and will hopefully help you control any emotional overeating. Dendrobium is an usual inclusion but a welcome one as it makes fat available to be used as energy. Green Tea is one of the most common inclusions in a fat burner but it is a reliable one.

Side Effects

Slight jitters on the first few days but if you just take 1 tablet a day instead of jumping in foot first like me on 2 a day that would probably fix that.

Price

£34.99 for 90 tablets which is 45 days supply on full dosage.

Results

This is a top notch fat burner, it has a lot of Pro’s and very few Con’s. The actual ingredient list is a well thought out arsenal of fat melting components. It’s a shame that you don’t get the full breakdown giving you the exact amount of each ingredient because T9 Extreme has absolutely nothing to hide. By the end of the first week you have visible fat and water loss. In particular the fat around my neck and lower abs was starting to disappear. Now anyone who has been dieting for any period of time knows that those are the 2 hardest places to get rid of, T9 Extreme attacked those areas from the start. You will lose any excess water your body is holding onto as well which makes a big impact on how you’ll look. T9 is priced at £34.99 which is a little high but you are paying for quality. There are no side effects to worry about either which is nice, in fact due to the mood elevators included you don’t get a nasty energy crash halfway through the afternoon. T9 Extreme is an excellent weapon against stubborn fat.

You can buy T9 Extreme here 

Pulsin Hemp Protein Review

Overview

Here’s what Pulsin have to say:

Pulsin's raw hemp powder is one of the most complete and nutritious protein sources on the planet. Hemp is a wonder plant, containing all eight of the essential amino acids the body needs to stay healthy, as well as generous amounts of Omega 3 & 6 and plant fibre.

As a complete protein, hemp powder is ideal for vegetarians and vegans, athletes, people recovering from illness or looking to balance their blood sugar. Protein helps the body stay strong and fight off infection. It can also help as part of a weight-loss diet, as it helps to stave off hunger pangs.

Hemp is one of the most sustainable, earth-friendly crops around. Ours is Non-GM and is grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional Analysis   per 20g           

Energy                         74 kcal

Protein                         9.4g    

Carbohydrate               3.1g    

of which sugars             1.1g    

Fat                               2.5g    

Saturates                      0.3g    

Monounsaturates          0.3g    

Polyunsaturates            1.9g    

GLA (Omega 6)           80mg   

ALA (Omega 3)           440mg 

Dietary Fibre                4.2g    

Sodium                         NIL     

Let’s get this out of the way its not a protein shake it’s a protein powder used to enrich other food. For what it is it has a fairly good nutritional profile, I used this mostly with porridge.

Taste

It gave everything a nutty flavour and it turns your porridge a greeny colour.

Price

£7.99 for 250g

Side Effects

None

Results

Not an awful lot to say really, it does exactly what you’d expect, it’s a great way of adding an extra few grams of protein into your diet if you are struggling with your MACROs. This would be especially handy whilst bulking and you need the extra protein and calories.

The green colour it turns your breakfast can be a little off putting but it actually tastes very nice, I find porridge very bland usually and I don’t tend to add honey, jam or anything to it to improve it so I actually liked the extra taste booster in the morning.

I’m not sure that Hemp is a better protein source than Whey, Beef, Soy, Rice etc but there are a lot of reports stating that Hemp is the future, I’m not sold on that but it certainly won’t hurt you. Great option for any Vegans out there. 7/10

You can buy Hemp protein here

Medi-Evil Excalibur Review

 

Overview

Here is what the creators of Medi-Evil Excalibur have to say:

Medi Evil Excalibur is a state of the art and innovative thermogenic stimulator which is commonly known as a fat burner. It works in 3 ways, first it raises the body temperature which of course uses extra calories it can also suppress your appetite and finally it may speed up your metabolism (increase the rate that we burn our food). Many fat burners give off unpleasant side effects such as headaches, jittery shaking hands, being “spaced out” and having a nasty crash when they wear off but Excalibur was specially formulated with this in mind. There are no feeling’s of being taken over by the product, no shakes, no crash and better still we added L-Tyrosine to the long list of effective ingredients which has been proven elevates the mood. You will get hours of energy from this product so where you may use 2 capsules up to 3 times a day with other slimming aids with Excalibur fat burners you only take them in the morning and you are good for the day. Excalibur fat burners are so potent they can also be used in place a pre-workout formula, you get hours of seemless energy along with a great feel good factor. Excalibur can act as an effective physique control and weight management aid when combined with a calorie controlled diet and training regime. Excalibur unlike other diet capsules can be used by vegetarians, vegans because it does not contain gelatine. Both men and women can use Excalibur fat burners and athletes of all levels will find them to be a very useful edition to their training programme.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1-2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 45-90

Amount Per Serving:

Green Tea: 500mg
Bitter Orange: 500mg
Guarana: 150mg
L-Tyrosine: 300mg
L-Carnitine: 50mg
Caffeine: 250mg
Capsicum: 25mg
Trigesteze: 30mg

Other Ingredients:

Capsule: made from Hypromellose QSP 100%/Colour E172 Black Iron Oxide 2.5%.

Its worth noting that the Green Tea used here an extract which results in high purity and strength. You’ll probably be familiar with most of the ingredients on the list but you might know Capsicum as Cayenne. Trigesteze is a blend of digestive enzymes.

The caffeine is relatively low as well at 250mg, but that’s handy if you won’t be using it as a preworkout as you don’t want to over stimulate yourself with caffeine.

All in all it’s a great build for a fat burner.

You only need to take 2 capsules a day as well which is a nice touch.

Taste

If you leave it in your mouth too long before swallowing then it has a bit of a nasty taste but normally its fine.

Price

£49.99 for 45 days supply on maximum dosage.

Side Effects

For the first few days of taking it on an empty stomach it did make me feel a bit sick. I would recommend only taking one pill per day for the first week to get your body used to it. After this initial period though there were no problems.

Results

When people think of a fat burner they think they are getting a magic pill that will give them a flat stomach and loose loads of weight without any hard work. This pill does not exist but Medi-Evil Excalibur comes very close. I've been taking this pill for 6 weeks now and I have had very good results. No fat burner will strip away every ounce of fat off your belly because that’s normally where your body stores your most stubborn fat. Medi-Evil will start it’s attack on fat on

the other places first and then attack the stomach fat. In my arms, legs and face I notice a massive difference in muscle tone because of the loss of fat. This begun happening relatively fast as well, within the first 2 weeks I could a visible difference which only motivates your to push harder and harder with your diet and training.

It's very easy to take as well as you only take 1 or 2 pills first thing you don't have to worry about missing a pill. The only thing some may struggle with is the size of the pill but you can open the capsule and pour it into water and drink.

It's clear to see, even from the packaging which is amazing, that this product has been researched, tested and made from the bottom up to be the worlds best fat burner. They are not aiming for a middle of the range "it'll do" product Excalibur was built to be the best out there. This is a damn good product and a clear leader in the fat burning market. 9/10

You can buy Excalibur here

Jst Jodie Semtex Review

 

Overview

Here’s what Jst Jodie have to say:

SEMTEX is a fat burner that supports your exercise and workout routines. If used as part of a balanced diet this perfectly balanced formula will deliver unrivalled results giving you that desired edge.

So it’s both a preworkout and a fat burner…

Nutritional Information

PER 2 CAPSULES

           

Caffeine (from Anhydrous Cocoa, Guarana)      328mg

Brazilian Cocoa Extract                                    240mg

Capsicum (Cayenne) Extract                             190mg

Green Tea Extract                                            40mg

Niacin (Vitamin B3)                                          35mg

Guarana Extract                                                24mg

Acetyl-L-Carnitine                                            20mg

Bioperine                                                          9mg

So it’s got a fairly high caffeine content as well as the usual fat burning suspects like Green Tea and L-Carnitine. The unusual one here is Brazilian Cocoa Extract which helps your blood flow. That might explain the nice warm feeling you get once you’ve taken it….

You take 2 pills daily and you get one months supply. The pills are nice and easy to swallow.

Taste

Although this is a pill and won't stay in your mouth for long if you do happen to leave it in your month too long it did taste a bit funny but nothing unbearable. No aftertaste though.

Side Effects

Slight jitters once or twice. Nothing to worry about.

Price

£30.49 for 1 months supply (its currently coming with free SleepEx)

Results

After 30 days of using this product I found that sticking to the directions for use on non training and training days they did just as they we're suppose too. I found that during exercise I had an increased level of energy and focus and was able to recover quicker after intense training. I didn’t have a crash of energy afterwards which sometimes comes with a preworkout. As for fat loss whilst I did experience some it wasn’t as drastic as I’d hoped but I do think that if I was to run 2 months back to back then it would seriously kick up a gear once there was a decent amount of it in my system. Overall it’s a very good Preworkout and given the time I’m sure it’d be a great Fat Burner too. 8/10

You can buy Semtex here

Jst Jodie JFlex Review

Overview

Here’s what Jst Jodie has to say:

JFLEX Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues. Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue and bones. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones and cartilage. 

So it’s basically a supplement to help your bones and joints recover whilst living a healthy and sport fuelled lifestyle.

Nutritional Information

PER 2 CAPSULES

                       

Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCL providing:            750mg 

Glucosamine Sulphate                                       566mg 

Glucosamine Base                                            444mg 

Chondroitin Sulphate                                        200mg 

Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM)                      25mg   

Green Lipped Mussel                                       25mg   

Kelp                                                                 60mg   

from 4:1 extract                                                15mg   

providing iodine                                                150µg  

Vitamin C                                                         12mg   

Copper                                                             0.3mg              

Maganese                                                         0.15mg

                       

This isn’t to be confused with a multivitamin, this is to support an active lifestyle that involves sports that are tough on the joints and bones. The ingredients here are mostly to reduce inflammation around the bones and keep the sockets healthy.

Kelp has a myriad of health benefits and is a nice inclusion as well.

You get 60 pills per pot and you take 2 daily and they are nice and easy to swallow.

Taste

As a pill I did not experience any foul tastes or aftertastes

Price

£13.99 for 60 caps (1 month supply)

Side effects

None

Results

JFlex is a very good joint support formula but you will still need to have a multivitamin supplement. Each pill is packed with everything your body needs especially under increased strain from exercise. This is not a pill that will boost you in any extreme way but is a great aid to a healthy lifestyle. I have definitely felt less sore in general after workouts, I certainly feel that JFlex has helped my recovery. 8/10

You can buy JFlex here

Jst Jodie Jmeal Review

 

Overview

Here is what Jst Jodie have to say about JMeal:

JMEAL is a Meal Replacement designed for weight control. Substituting two daily meals of an energy restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss.

Nutritional Information:

Per 60g serving

Energy kj 953

kcal 228

Protein (g) 14.6

Carbs (g) 30.9

of which sugars (g) 12.2

Fat (g) 3.8

of which saturates (g) 1.4

of which polyunsaturates (g) 1.77

Linoleic Acid (g) 1.4

Alpha Linolenic (g)

0.3 Fibre (g)

5.1 Sodium (mg) 213.4

Raspberry Ketones (mg) 500mg

Green Coffee Extract (mg) 500mg

The only thing I’m not keen on here is the very high 12.2g of Sugar. This is used as a meal replacement so there are plenty of carbs in there to keep your energy high. The weight loss elements are Raspberry Ketones and Green Coffee Extract both are in good supply and are fairly standard fat loss ingredients.

                                                                                                          

Taste

I used the Blueberry Muffin flavour and it tastes exactly how I would imagine a Blueberry Muffin shake would taste, it mixes well and is a good consistency. For the record I used the Jst Jodie Smart Shaker which fantastic by the way! I used this as a meal replacement and found that it always filled me up until lunch and it always tasted good.

Price

£39.99 for a 1kg tub that has 16 very high quality servings in. So it’s not cheap but it is cheaper, healthier and tastier than buying breakfast out every morning.

Side Effects

None.

Results

I've been using J-meal for little over a month and have found that as a meal replacement it really works. It offers you the choice of two programmes weight loss or weight maintenance I've used it for weight management and have found that it kept me going right up until lunch and provided a good protein boost after a workout. The protein is a little low for a post workout shake but manageable. No unexpected side effects to contend with and although it’s a little expensive I still really like this product. It tastes really good as well which just makes it all the more appealing. 9/10

You can buy Jmeal here.

Scitec Creabomb Review

 

Overview

Here is what Scitec have to say:

There's advantage in diversity and teamwork. Don't take part in the futile debate of which single Creatine type is the best – take many types! “Carpet bomb” your muscle cells with every important version of Creatine with CREA-BOMB. Our best, 6 component multi-creatine matrix provides - among others - the most studied Creatine form ever! Creatine in this dose (at least 3 grams a day) is scientifically proven to increase performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise like weight training and interval cardio! Some of our key ingredients also contribute to one or more of the following beneficial physiological effects:

Normal protein synthesis. • Normal functioning of the nervous system: neurotransmission and muscle contraction including heart muscle. • Reduction of tiredness and fatigue. • Normal energy-yielding metabolism. • Normal psychological function. • Electrolyte balance. • Maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 6 g (approximately 3/4 scoop)
Amount per serving				Amount per serving		RDA%*
Calories	0 kcal
Total Carbohydrates	0 g
Sugars	0 g
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)	2,5 mg
Magnesium	57 mg

Proprietary “CREABOMB" matrix	5,607 mg	†
Multi-Creatine Matrix (5000mg)
Creatine Monohydrate,  MicronTec micronized Creatine Monohydrate,  Kre-Alkalyn® (buffered Creatine Monohydrate), Creatine Pyruvate,  Creatine Citrate,  Creatine Phosphate
Support Matrix (607 mg)
Taurine,  Magnesium Oxide,  Malic Acid,  Vitamin B3

I would have liked to know how much of each Creatine I was getting apart from that it all looks good. You get a good selection of Creatines and since different people seem to have different results with different types of Creatine this will have something for everyone.

Taste

I had the Passionfruit flavour and its very weak tasting when mixed with 400ml of water as suggested. Once I started mixing it with 200ml of water it was much better (I always drink a glass or 2 of water straight after anyway). It mixed OK, it was sometimes a little bit gritty near the bottom.

Side Effects

Slight bloat whilst I went through the “loading” period, after that no side effects.

Price

£22.99 for 110 servings. That’s great value.

Results

People are always arguing about which Creatine is the best and hopefully this will silence them all forever. Why have one type when you can have 6! This is easily one of the best Creatines I’ve used. For the record I used the “Loading” phase for 5 days and then dropped to one serving a day. During the loading phase I did experience slight bloating but nothing painful and after 2 days back on normal servings the bloating seemed to have disappeared. I’ve been using it for 30 days straight and my endurance and pumps seem to have gone through the roof, by about week 2 I noticed that I wasn’t fatigued at the end of my workouts, your muscles don’t seem to tire out as fast. After the loading phase you will start to notice visual differences not so much with size but muscles definitely look fuller and harder.

All in all it’s an excellent, great value product. 9/10  

You can buy Crea-Bomb here

Scitec T-360 Review

 

Overview

Here is what Scitec have to say:

Our Tribulus complex contains several ingredients, including 1) our popular TRIBU-X Tribulus Terrestris 2) L-Arginine 3) Acetyl L-Carnitine 4) L-Carnitine 5) Zinc. Arginine is the precursor of nitric oxide (NO). T-360 provides both the Acetyl L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine L-Tartrate versions of L-Carnitine. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels, to normal fertility and reproduction, and to normal protein synthesis. This combination of ingredients makes T-360 very popular among men, especially among hard training men!

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 4 capsules

Servings per container: 27

Amount per serving                              

Zinc      1.5 mg                         

L-Arginine Base           1319 mg          

Tribulus terrestris extract           1220 mg                                  

(standardized for 488 mg saponins minimum)

Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl 250 mg                        

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate  600 mg

These are all fairly standard ingredients in a testosterone boosting product and you get them all in high doses. There is nothing in here that reinvents the wheel but they are all solid inclusions.

You take 4 tablets a day 30 mins before sex or exercise. So you’re having fun either way…..

Taste

None and no nasty aftertaste

Side Effects

None

Price

£24.99 for 27 days supply. Very good for a T-Booster

Results

As with any T-Booster it’s all about results and you want two things strength and muscle gains. Does T-360 deliver on this front? Basically yes. My strength in particular skyrocketed with my deadlift going up by nearly 30kg during the month. As for muscle mass gains yes that certainly did happen but not as much as I was initially hoping for. However I have only run a 27 day course I think that if I was to run T-360 for the full recommended 12 weeks then I absolutely would see dramatic results. I noticed that I did drop a bit of body fat as well mostly from around the midsection, not T-360’s main function but a nice little addition.

£24.99 is pretty cheap for a T-Booster with most coming in around the £40 mark. Testosterone products usually come with several unwanted side effects but I experienced none with T-360. Couple no side effects with a great price and fantastic results and you have a winning product. 9/10

You can buy T-360 here

Super Vitality Blueberry Smoothie Protein Review

Overview

Here’s what Super Vitality have to say:

If you’re looking to tone up, burn fat or change shape, Super Protein is your new best friend.

The delicious, low-fat mix of slow and fast release protein and antioxidant rich blueberry will help fuel your body to reach your goals.

Nutritional Information

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size - 1 scoop (30g)
Servings Per Container - 15

Amount Per Serving:
Energy (kcal) - 114.3
Protein (g) - 24.3
Total Carbohydrates (g) - 1.77
of which sugars (g) - 1.41
Fat - 1.05g
of which saturates - 0.63
Fibre (g) - 0.27
Sodium (mg) - 31.8

Not bad, nice and low Carbs, Sugar and Fat. 24.3g of Protein is a tad on the low side but a good enough amount.

The protein is made up of slow and fast releasing protein so it will get to work repairing muscles when used post workout whilst keeping you full for a while.

Taste

Surprise surprise it tastes like a Blueberry Smoothie. It’s really nice and thick, it also keeps you full for quite a while so its great when used either at breakfast or between meals to stave off hunger.

It you mix it up and leave it for a while it will start to look a little grey instead of a blue colour though, it doesn’t change the taste at all but looks a little off putting. Basically mix it up when you want to drink it.

Side Effects

None

Price

£17.99 for 15 servings.  Not cheap but you won’t need a loan to buy it either.

Results

It’s pretty great, I particularly liked it as a snack between meals and it’s nice and sweet so it’s almost like having a treat. It gives you a nice full feeling as well so it should help you control your snacking. It makes a good stab at being a post workout shake with a mix of slow and fast digesting proteins once the fast acting ones get to work repairing the muscles the slow release proteins drip feeds your muscles for a few hours after. There is 24.3g of Protein which could be higher but is more than adequate. 

It tastes great, it mixes well and it keeps you full basically it’s a great all round protein. 9/10

You can buy Blueberry Smoothie Protein here