Monday, 21 July 2014

Scitec Night Recovery


 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

Our NIGHT RECOVERY P.M. PAK is a bedtime nutrient and herbal support formula. First, it provides popular and important amino acids from 4 diff­erent groups. BCAA’s are major constituents of muscle proteins and are essential aminos.

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human blood for a reason! We also provide the trio of Arginine, Lysine and Ornithine. Arginine is the direct precursor of Nitric Oxide (NO). Finally, we made sure to add L-Tryptophan as well!

A herbal blend of Hop, Lemon Balm and Valerian helps with relaxation and sleep that are important factors in restoration and recovery.

The Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6 complex contributes to the following bene‑cial physiological e­ects among others: • regulation of hormonal activity and maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood • normal DNA and protein synthesis, red blood cell formation • normal functioning of the nervous system: neurotransmission and muscle contraction including heart muscle • normal function of the immune and nervous systems • reduction of tiredness and fatigue • normal energy-yielding metabolism • normal acid-base metabolism and electrolyte balance • normal protein, carbohydrate and fatty acids metabolism • protection of cells from oxidative stress

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 packet
Servings Per Container: 28

Amount per serving                                      
Vitamin B6                               5.5 mg                                                 
Magnesium                               225 mg                                    
Zinc                                          15 mg                          
Amino Acid Matrix                2996 mg                                                         
L-Glutamine                             1400 mg                                  
L-Arginine HCl                         350 mg
L-Leucine                                 448 mg                        
L-Ornithine HCl                       175 mg
L-Isoleucine                             224 mg                        
L-Lysine HCl                           175 mg
L-Valine                                   224 mg                                                
HERBAL BLEND                 700 mg                                                           
Hops                                        150 mg
Valerian                                    25 mg  
(Humulus lupulus ower extract)            
(Valeriana officinalis root extract)
Lemon Balm                             25 mg  
L-Tryptophan                           500 mg
(Melissa officinalis whole herb extract)                                                             
ZN-MG-B6 COMPLEX         245.5 mg                                                        
Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6  

Some of you might be familiar with or even take a ZMA supplement this is a much more advanced version of that. It should help regulate testosterone levels as well as enhance protein synthesis and improve sleep quality which should all contribute to recovery from a hard workout.

Taste
The tablets don’t really have a taste or an aftertaste. They aren’t massive either so even people who struggle with swallowing tablets should be fine.

Side Effects
None

Price
£29.99 for a tub with 28 servings in.

Results
Well this is a difficult one to review. My quality of sleep definitely improved but whether it increased protein synthesis or increased my metabolism I'm not entirely sure. What I can tell you for certain is it improved my recovery time drastically, I could lift heavy weights one day and the next day my muscles would be practically doms free. I would be able to feel that I’ve hit the gym but it wouldn’t impact me negatively at all, I could even go back to the gym and work the same muscle group again!

The only real problem with this is the price I think it’s probably slightly too expensive, but if you can find it on offer then absolutely give it a shot. If you particularly struggle getting a good nights sleep or with sore muscles then it might be a worth while investment. I’m not looking forward to training without it! I think I might have forgotten how much pain rest pause squats cause me the next day. 7/10


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