Scitec Liquid Shock

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

LIQUID SHOCK is a stimulant energy optimizer with a large dose of Caffeine, plus Taurine, the two common components of energy drinks. LIQUID SHOCK is fortified with a Vitamin B complex. Pantothenic Acid contributes to normal mental performance. 

Vitamin B6 alone contributes to:
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- normal functioning of the immune system and nervous systems
- normal protein and glycogen metabolism
- the regulation of hormonal activity
- normal red blood cell formation

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 25 ml Servings per container: 40
Amount	per 25 ml		Amount	per 25 ml
Energy	131 kJ		Niacin	18 mg
	31 kcal		Pantothenic Acid	6 mg
Protein	0.1 g		Vitamin B6	2 mg
Carbohydrate	7.5 g		Vitamin B12	1 mcg
Fat	0.1 g		Taurine	500 mg
Vitamin B1	1.4 mg		Caffeine	250 mg
Vitamin B2	1.6 mg

So its basically a Red Bull shot. All the Caffeine and Taurine of a full 300ml preworkout drink have been condensed into a 25ml shot.

As a preworkout this is as about as basic as it comes but it’ll certainly get you awake and moving.

Taste

Not great to be honest but since it’s a 25ml shot it doesn’t really matter. Its quite thick like bit like syrup. It doesn’t really have a flavour at least not a discernable one, a little bit like cough medicine.

Side Effects

It makes you feel quite warm and tingly, it’s a nice side effect.

Price

£13.29 for 40 servings you can’t argue with that.

Results

I love clever ideas and I’ve never seen anything like this. I tend to train very early and it was great to just wake up get my shakes out the fridge, slam back a Liquid Shock and get in the car to go to the gym, I liked not having all that liquid inside me before I train. You can also take it with you in the car as a “back up” in case you forget your preworkout, Scitec say to take it 60 minutes before training but I found it kicked in after about 25 -30 minutes.

Liquid Shock is very basic but that’s good as long as you can tolerate caffeine then you can use it. There’s no worrying about reacting to new substances. It's easy to take and has no side effects. Another big plus is that it is dirt cheap! It comes in at 33p per serving! 

The down side to it being so basic is that it is just a large caffeine boost. You get an almost hyperactive feeling of alertness and a huge energy rush but it doesn’t help you with pumps, muscle contractions or mood. I think Liquid Shock is the first step towards a new style of awesome preworkouts, its good as it is but I think there is a lot of potential with this style that has yet to be properly utilised. 7/10

You can buy Liquid Shock here