Scitec Isotec

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

Both resistance (weight) training and endurance exercise can decrease the body’s energy stores and lead to fluid and electrolyte loss. Hot and humid environments can further increase this process that may result in a drop of performance. Therefore it can be beneficial to replenish all lost vital substrates. Isotec Endurance provides a “tri-carb” source that means 3 different characteristic carbohydrates.

The prepared carbohydrate-electrolyte drink contributes to the maintenance of endurance performance during prolonged endurance exercise and enhances the absorption of water during physical exercise. Vitamin C helps to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense exercise. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg (found in 1 serving of Isotec Endurance) in addition to the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C! Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Some of Isotec Endurance’s mineral ingredients contribute to one or more of the following beneficial physiological effects:
- Electrolyte balance
- Normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Normal functioning of the nervous system: neurotransmission and
muscle contraction including heart muscle
- Normal function of cell membranes
- Normal protein synthesis
- Maintenance of normal bones and teeth

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 33 g (app. 3/4 scoops)
Amount per serving		Amount per serving
Calories	120		Protein	0 g
Calories from Fat	0		Sodium	250 mg
Total Fat	0 g		Potassium	200 mg
Saturated Fat	0 g		Vitamin C	200 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg		Vitamin E	15 mg
Total Carbohydrate	30 g		Magnesium	90 mg
Sugars	15 g		Phosphorus	445 mg
Dietary Fiber	0 g

We are looking at an endurance intra-workout product rather than a BCAA intra-workout product. Isotec focuses on supplying a blend of fast acting carbohydrates to fuel your workouts and keep you hydrated but also functioning to the best of your abilities.

Scitec have blended Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Fructose to keep you going and keep your muscles working.

Taste

I had the Lemon Ice Tea and I loved it, I thought it might be a bit sickly but it was great, really refreshing. It mixes up well and once you get past the rather irritating instruction to use ¾ of a scoop – just give me a smaller scoop!- there are no problems at all, no aftertaste or bloating.

Side Effects

None

Price

£12.19 for a tub with 30 servings in.

Results

Isotec may have just become one of my favourite Scitec products. Its simple. It tastes great. No unwanted side effects. Most importantly it does exactly what you want it to and more. Isotec really does give you a great energy boost and it’s steady energy not a big burst and a crash. The blend of carbs also gives you a great sustained pump – especially when taken with a  good preworkout.

Isotec tastes great, it might even be the best tasting intra-workout I’ve had. You can sometimes get a bit bloated when drinking quite a lot during your workouts but I never found that with Isotec, it did everything it was supposed to perfectly.

I’m torn as to whether I would like to see some BCAA’s thrown in or not, on the one hand it would make Isotec a more rounded Intra workout but on the other it would take away the simplicity that I like so much about it. If you’re desperate for some BCAA’s in your intra then buy some unflavoured ones and mix it in yourself. Isotec is priced at only £12 for 30 servings that works out to 40p a serving. That is insane value.

I think Scitec have outdone themselves here and created a fantastic endurance product and an amazing intra-workout. 9.5/10

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