Brad Murphy

Hydroxycut Hardcore Review

Updated on September 3, 2021 by Brad Murphy

America’s best selling weight loss supplement is Hydroxycut Hardcore according to Muscletech. How does it work, what is in it and are there different versions for the United States, UK and Europe?

PROS
Well known brand
Contains some good ingredients
Well prices

CONS
Not the best formula in our opinion
Some users complain of side effects

VERDICT – Look Elswhere
It’s hard to know what to make of this product. It’s overly reliant on stimulants and appears to be carrying a considerable amount of dead weight.

It is our opinion to look at another fat burner or weight loss pill.

We have our list of best fat burners here

What is Hydroxycut Hardcore

Part of a range of supplements made in the USA by Iovate Health Sciences International and distributed under the Hydroxycut brand name.

Hydroxycut is one of America’s best-selling weight loss supplement brands and its “Hardcore” fat burner is one of its most popular products. However, there is also a more advanced version called Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite.

There are also other supplements in the range such as SX-7 Revolution which is pre workout supplement.

Hydroxycut Hardcore is primarily aimed at men and women who like to workout and spend a lot of time in the gym. So, as is often the case with supplements of this nature, the Hardcore formulation is rich in stimulants to help boost energy and provide improvements in training capability.

Several competing manufacturers produce similar supplements designed for hard-training individuals, but the best ones don’t tend to deliver such a high level of stimulants in a single dose.

Other brands that can be compared with Hydroxycut Hardcore are Nugenix Thermo, SS8 Super Shredded, Burn XT and Victory Fat Burner.

Unless you have a poor tolerance, there’s nothing wrong with using stimulants in moderation but overly high doses can cause problems. The higher the dose, the greater the chance of side effects.

The benefits stimulants provide also tend to diminish as you become used to them. That’s why so many athletes end up taking stronger and stronger products and build up an unusually high tolerance.

That’s not a good game to get into. The supplement you find “hardcore” today can become a waste of time a few months further down the line. When do you stop?

The manufacturers of many competing products get around this problem by resisting the temptation to up the stimulant content and add alternative energy providers, such as B Vitamins instead.

Manufacturer Credibility

Hydroxycut is an established brand. It’s been around since 2002.

The original brand owner and creator, MuscleTech, sold Hydroxycut to Iovate Health Sciences International in 2003/2004.

Although the brand got off to a good start, there were a few teething problems. The first Hydroxycut products had Ephedra and/or other potentially harmful ingredients in them.

The side effects were unacceptable so there were calls for stricter regulation of the supplement industry.

Since then, Hydroxycut products have improved a lot. It’s a popular brand that readily available all over the world.

Hydroxycut Hardcore Benefits

The front of the bottle promises three main benefits:

Extreme energy
Hardcore weight loss
Maximum intensity

How Hydroxycut Hardcore Works

Hydroxycut Hardcore is designed to be used alongside a sensible diet and training regimen. It uses stimulants to boost energy levels and make it easier to train. Because you can train harder you should burn extra calories and attain improvements in muscle growth.

The stimulants in Hydroxycut Hardcore also increase metabolism. When metabolism becomes faster, you burn more calories than normal.

Presuming your diet forces suitable restrictions in energy intake, a faster metabolism will help you to burn more calories than you could by dieting, training, or both. This increases your body’s need to burn fat.

How to Use Hydroxycut Hardcore

The standard dose is four capsules per day but new users are advised to begin with just one. It’s best to take the capsules 30-60 minutes before one of your largest meals of the day.

If no tolerance issues become evident, you increase the dose to two capsules per day on days two and three. Again, these should be taken together before one of your meals.

Presuming the higher dose causes no side effects or other issues, you can take the maximum dose of two capsules, two times per day, from day four onward.

The best times to take the capsules are before breakfast and lunch.

Hydroxycut Hardcore provides a high dose of caffeine, paired with an additional stimulant so it’s advisable to check with your doctor before incorporating this supplement into your normal fat loss regimen.

Ingredient Profile

There are nine active ingredients in Hydroxycut Hardcore. They are spread across three proprietary blends, so in most cases, there is no way to know how much of each one is involved.

The formulation is encased in gelatin capsules. That makes Hydroxycut Hardcore unsuitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Each two capsule serving provides:

Pyroxyclene Anhdraine Blend 370 mg

Caffeine anhydrous (Supplying 270 mg of caffeine)
L-theanine
Cayenne pepper

Yohimbacore Robusta Blend (256 mg)

Green coffee bean extract
Yohimbe extract

1,3 D-Norepidrol Blend (130 mg)

L-tyrosine
L-methionine
L-leucine
Trans-ferulic acid

Hydroxycut Hardcore Ingredient Potential

There are a lot of gray areas with this fat-burning formulation. We know what the ingredients are but not the quantities involved. All we know for certain is the Pyroxyclene Anhdraine Blend provides 270 mg of caffeine.

However, although this situation is anything but ideal, let’s push forward and try to ascertain the possible value of the three Hydroxycut proprietary blends.

Pyroxyclene Anhdraine Blend

This blend is a little easier to evaluate than the two blends that follow.

Two capsules provide 370 mg of the proprietary blend and 270 mg of the blend is made up of caffeine. That means 100 mg of it is L-theanine and cayenne pepper. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to be a 50-50 mix. It may be, of course, but there is no way to know.

For example, there may only be 8 mg of L-theanine and 92 mg of cayenne. Or, it could be the other way around. The possible combinations are too many to bear thinking about so let’s start with caffeine first.

Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system. This increases mental focus and delivers a useful energy boost. However, if you get too much caffeine it can make you feel very hyper. Two hundred and seventy milligrams is enough to have some people bouncing around the room.

Research proves caffeine can also support improvements in fat loss by increasing metabolism. Lots of studies show this but some data suggests it may offer less value to the obese people who need its help most. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7369170/)

L-theanine is an amino acid. You can get it from several botanical sources but the most common one is green tea.

L-theanine is famous for its ability to relax the mind and produce an “alert calm.” It’s often paired with caffeine because it has a tempering effect that can reduce caffeine-related side effects such as jitters and nausea. The problem here is, we don’t know if the L-theanine content is high enough.

Cayenne is another good ingredient. Several studies, including one involving Japanese women, prove cayenne is a fat burner that works so it’s very aggravating that we don’t know if Hydroxycut Hardcore provides enough. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10211048/)

Yohimbacore Robusta Blend

Two capsules provide 256 mg of this blend. There are only two ingredients in it but the lack of inclusion rates is particularly worrying here because yohimbine is a stimulant and high doses can cause side effects.

Yohimbe is a tree bark extract. The stimulatory effects are due to a compound called yohimbine. It’s a key ingredient in many male enhancement products because one of the things it can do is help pump extra blood into the penis and alleviate erectile dysfunction.

It’s unclear if yohimbe can support weight loss but lots of manufacturers use it as a fat burner. (https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-759/yohimbe)

Green coffee bean extract is a more useful ingredient so let’s hope it makes up the majority of this proprietary blend.

Green coffee beans provide chlorogenic acid. The main thing it does is regulate blood sugar and insulin but one study suggests it may also lower BMI and waist circumference. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6683100/)

1,3 D-Norepidrol Blend

Four ingredients here and, collectively, they account for 130 mg of the ingredients you get by swallowing a couple of Hydroxycut Hardcore fat burning pills.

L-tyrosine, L-methionine, and L-leucine are amino acids. Trans-ferulic acid is an organic compound you can get from various plants including bran, barley, and flaxseed.

L-tyrosine is unlikely to encourage fat loss but it supports healthy cognitive function. It may also have the potential to improve athletic capabilities by providing increases in stamina and strength.

It’s hard to say what role L-methionine is meant to play in the 1,3 D-Norepidrol Blend or the Hydroxycut Hardcore formulation as a whole. It’s a better fit for supplements that aim to provide healthy skin, nails, and hair.

Perhaps it’s included to help you look your best in the gym.

L-leucine is a more worthy inclusion. It plays a key role in protein synthesis and also supports fat loss. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4446786/)

Trans-ferulic acid is an antioxidant that may help prevent premature aging of the skin and is sometimes added to skincare products. This is an unlikely inclusion that probably doesn’t contribute any value to a supplement that aims to boost energy levels and burn fat.

Hydroxycut Hardcore Customer Reviews

Some customer reviews are very positive,but others criticize the product for a lack of results. There are also some reports of side effects.

A few average customer comments read:

I have been Hardcore for several months and feel jittery. I can’t actually say for certain if I have lost weight or body fat but I can say it makes me a bit on edge.

Not for me unfortunately, I feel as though I have butterflies in my stomach and can’t seem to sleep at night

Known Side Effects

Some customer reviews mention the kind of side effects you would expect from any product that is high in caffeine:

Nausea
Headaches
Insomnia
Jitters
Feeling dizzy

The majority of users appear to be able to use Hydroxycut Hardcore without problems with side effects but two capsules provide 270 mg of caffeine. That’s a high dose. You’d get a similar blast of caffeine if you were to drink four shots of espresso in rapid succession.

However, Hydroxycut Hardcore also has L-theanine. Presuming the capsule provides an adequate dose, its presence should reduce the intensity of caffeine-related side effects. That’s the main reason the two are often paired.

The Yohimbacore Robusta Blend also provides yohimbe though. That’s a stimulant too. Unless you have built up a strong tolerance of stimulants, Hydroxycut Hardcore may not be the right fat burner to use.

Where to Buy Hydroxycut Hardcore

Hydroxycut is such a popular brand most people shouldn’t have any difficulty finding a supplier. Even if you can’t find a local supplier, you will be spoiled for choice if you check a few online supplement stores.

Some pharmacies and stores that sell Hydroxycut Hardcore in the United States include:

Amazon
CVS
Walmart
Walgreens

If you don’t like dealing with middlemen, it’s also possible to go direct to the source and buy Hydroxycut Hardcore via the Hydroxycut website.

At the time of this review, Hydroxycut Hardcore between $21.99 and $39.99 per bottle, when bought from the manufacturer’s site.

At first blush, that seems pretty cheap but there are only 60 capsules per bottle and the standard dose is four capsules per day. That means each bottle will only be good for 15 days. So, using Hydroxycut will cost around $44 per month plus additional shipping charges.

If you strike lucky you may be able to get three bottles for the price of two. That takes some of the sting out of using Hydroxycut Hardcore but you need to be aware Hydroxycut products don’t have a money-back guarantee.

NOTE: It may be a good idea to avoid buying Hydroxycut Hardcore via Amazon. Many customers report extreme side effects and the ones who are familiar with the original product point out the pills they got from Amazon were the wrong color. That could suggest a counterfeit version.

Is Hydroxycut Hardcore A Good Fat Burner?

It’s hard to know what to make of this product. It’s overly reliant on stimulants and appears to be carrying a considerable amount of dead weight.

The fact that it provides cayenne gives Hydroxycut Hardcore extra credibility but so many users report poor results it may not contain enough.

A lot of the positive reviews for this product focus on its ability to boost energy, not its ability to encourage fat loss. Again, this suggests Hydroxycut Hardcore may not contain sufficient cayenne.

Caffeine, on the other hand, it’s got loads of that but caffeine doesn’t do a lot for people who have a strong tolerance. Even if you don’t have this type of tolerance, it’s easy to build it up over time.

A supplement like this may work better in cycles, such as 8 weeks on, followed by four weeks off. This may help prevent an unduly high tolerance but there are plenty of other problems with this product.

We can’t help but look at the 1,3 D-Norepidrol Blend and wonder what the F@@k is that all about. We’d ditch the entire thing and replace it with 130 mg of green tea.

Some people will probably find Hydroxycut Hardcore delivers extra energy and improvements in weight loss. Others will find it does not and there is a strong probability of side effects so it’s important to follow the instructions a start with a low dose.

Hydroxycut Hardcore is somewhat of a hit-and-miss product. That’s the bottom line. The only way you can see if it will work for you is to buy it and see. That’s going to be a big gamble with a product that doesn’t have a money-back guarantee.

Other Versions of Hydroxycut Hardcore

Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen has two formulas. This is our review of the International formula.

There are also

Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen
Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite

Difference Between International and USA Versions?

Ingredients, mainly, plus some different tests and regulations each product is subjected to.

Wait…the ingredients are different!?

Yes. MuscleTech’s Hydroxycut product line is popular all over the world, but the product you’re reading about in a magazine might not be the one you can buy in your local supplement store, despite it having exactly the same name.

In the case of Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen, like many other products, its USA formula contains ingredients that are either controversial or outright banned in most other countries.

Yohimbe is the main one singled out here. You can see why in the USA HydroxyCut Hardcore Next Gen review by reading in the Side Effects section.

We’ll get on with the Internationally (non-US) available product.

How Does it Work?

Hydroxycut promise the following benefits from their fat burner:

Advanced, Scientifically Tested Weight Management
Extreme Energy and Mental Focus

The first one there refers to the scientific studies that have been carried out with Green Coffee extract, the main ingredients of Hardcore Next Gen.

Green coffee contains chlorogenic acid, which – amongst other things – might block some carbs from being absorbed when you eat them. Hence, the “weight management” aspect.

The studies do support this to some degree but green coffee is far from powerful, especially compared to some other ingredients available.

The second point about extreme energy and mental focus is in relation to the caffeine, skullcap, huperzine and coleus inclusions, all of which are known as nootropic (cognitive enhancing) or energy boosting.

The combination of the 2 effects is pretty much what 99.99% of fat burners are designed and marketed for. So, no shocking revelations there.

Ingredient Formula

The following ingredients make up the formula:

400mg – Green Coffee extract
377mg – “Unparalleled Sensory Complex” including:
– caffeine
– coleus
– skullcap
– huperzine
100mg – Choline Bitartrate
60mg – Coleus extract
25mg – Blue Skullcap

Green coffee extract is reported to reduce obesity by preventing the absorption of a portion of the carbohydrates consumed.

Realistically, it might do this, but not as powerfully as other ingredients.

The Unparalleled Sensory Complex is a group of ‘nootropic’ compounds – those which enhance cognitive function in some way. Focus and mental energy are the main benefits. The majority of this proprietary blend will be caffeine.

Choline Bitartrate is another cognitive booster. It increases levels of acetylcholine – a principal neurotransmitter, responsible for muscle signalling amongst other things.

Coleus has been found to act as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. This means it acts as a blocker for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, keeping it active in the system for longer.

Blue Skullcap might be useful in preventing anxiety along with a host of other problems but it is early days yet and research is lacking.

Side Effects

We can quite confidently assume there is more than 200mg of caffeine in the “Unparalleled Sensory Complex” so there is potential for a few mild side effects there, especially if you are unused or unsuited to caffeine.

The irony is that you must be ‘off’ caffeine for a couple of weeks – i.e. not habitually drinking coffee – before using it for it to work as a fat burner.

Basically, don’t consume any other source of caffeine while using these pills, and take half the recommended dose for the first couple of days to get used to it.

The other ingredients are generally well tolerated by most people. The Blue Skullcap is an unknown to be honest. There isn’t much information on its effects, however, it is unlikely to cause problems from preliminary evidence.

Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, people with medical conditions and those using medication should avoid this product and other like it.

Hydroxycut Hardcore Review Conclusion and Recommendations

This is the internationally available Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen. We wouldn’t use either again, given the choice.

Green coffee is not good enough in our opinion to be used as a main ingredient. After that you are left with caffeine and some small doses of nootropic ingredients.

We’d rather stick to what we know works for us and has strong doses of the right ingredients.

If you want to see the reviews of our favourite fat burners are click here

DMBA 1,3-dimethylbutylamine for Fat Burning and BodyBuilding

Updated on March 15, 2022 by Brad Murphy

DMBA (1,3-dimethylbutylamine) is found listed on the labels of a number of weight loss products.

The ingredient is also favoured by many manufactures of bodybuilding supplements and the fact that it can deliver very good results when used in both types of supplement has ensured DMBA is also a hit with supplement buyers.

Unfortunately DMBA has never really been tested on humans.

The same can be said of many popular supplement ingredients, but in the case of DMBA this appears to have become a big issue and the ingredient has been receiving a lot of bad press of late.

What is DMBA?

On a chemical level DMBA is very similar to AMP-citrate; an ingredient that is highly favoured by many members of the bodybuilding community.

It is also often compared to the equally controversial ingredient DMAA, but it is generally accepted that DMBA has the greater potency and can provide better results, both as a fat burning pill and as a bodybuilding supplement.

Most of today’s DMBA is synthesised in laboratories located in Asia. It is produced in powder form and anyone looking at its whiter than white appearance could be forgiven if they began to wonder if the ingredient is really as black as the media are trying to paint it.

As with most controversial compounds in the supplement industry, the safety of DMBA and the risk of side effects aren’t going to be well defined any time soon.

The pervasive issues of minimal authoritative control, limited human trials and lack of true dosage data are going to hound ingredients like this one until some manufacturer takes it upon themselves to spend the necessary cash to do clinical tests.

Even then, the money factor tends to skew the truth, and what profit-making company puts a high-selling product under the microscope to test its safety – unless they are ordered to?

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it would be the message between-the-lines. In the case of questionable synthetic substances designed to stimulate the central nervous system, the deeper reasoning tends to be; we don’t know if it’s broke but it sells like hot cakes so we ain’t gonna fix it!

Anyway, the point I’m trying to make is – use it at your own risk, but if you really want to then please do these two things:

Start small – micro-dose first, to see how your body deals with it. Even if it’s a multi-ingredient supplement.
Go steady on the intensity of your workout until you know how you go with DMBA. It is a powerful, heart accelerating stimulant, after all. Don’t do a Max Heart-Rate treadmill run after taking it!

DMBA Fat Burning Benefits

DMBA assists weight loss by initiating thermogenic fat burning. This is a process by which calories are converted to heat. Science informs us that everything in the universe is energy in one form or another and heat is the lowest form of energy.

The calories provided by food are a form of chemical energy. When the body is provided with too many calories those calories are converted to body fat (a different form of chemical energy).

When DMBA is introduced to the body it initiates a chemical reaction that produces a slight rise in the body’s core temperature which then, via a complicated set of processes, causes the body to begin losing an increased amount of calories as heat.

Then, as the body is robbed of its main energy supply, it is forced to turn to its back up energy provider, body fat.

DMBA Bodybuilding Benefits

DMBA is a potent stimulant that can be very useful for providing extra energy so, not surprisingly, it is often favoured by bodybuilders who are looking for a pre-workout supplement to provide them with the extra edge they need to train harder and get better results.

It is also worth noting DMBA has a greater bioavailability than many similar ingredients and is, therefore, usually faster acting.

The fact that DMBA can also provide fat burning provides an added bonus that bodybuilders are sure to appreciate because hard, toned, muscles cannot be shown off to their best advantage if they are covered in layers of fat.

There are other fat burning supplements for bodybuilding to help fat loss and cutting that are less controversial.

DMBA vs AMP-Citrate

The fact that DMBA and AMP-citrate are so similar can often make the process of choosing the right supplement more difficult than would normally be the case.

On a chemical level the only difference is DMBA is bound to a molecule of hydrochloride, while AMP-citrate is bound to a molecule of citrate.

So which is the best? As is often the case scientific opinions can differ, but it is generally accepted that DMBA is the more powerful of the two.

Possible Side Effects of DMBA

Just like any other ingredient, DMBA may cause some users to experience side effects and the severity and range of side effects will vary on an individual basis.

Many people may experience little or no side effects at all, but possible side effects include headaches, insomnia, and increased heart rate.

Again, such side effects are typical of many other ingredients, so the present controversy surrounding the use of DMBA as a supplement ingredient appears to be largely due to the lack of testing on humans.

Typical Usage

Dosage is also somewhat of an issue because there are no official recommendations regarding this, but many manufacturers suggests a dosage of 150-200mg.

This is less than a typical dosage of AMP-citrate, but bearing in mind the fact that DMBA has a greater potency the dosage could be seen to be about right.

The recommended dosing intervals vary from one product to the next, but when DMBA is taken for weight loss the doses are usually spread throughout the day and timed to correspond with a main meal.

When taken as a bodybuilding supplement at least one of the doses is usually taken before training is commenced. In all cases, the product packaging should provide the best indication of how to use specific products in a safe and effective manner.

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Radbulk Review – Legal Alternative to Testolone RAD-140

Updated on January 1, 2022 by Brad Murphy

A legal alternative to RAD 140. Brutal Force RadBulk provides all the benefit and none of the risk of testolone. It is great for gaining lean muscle mass and cutting body fat.

PROS
Legal SARMs alternative
Safe and natural dietary supplement
Oral supplement (no injections)
No stimulants, or chemicals

CONS
Availability limited to official website
Doesn’t ship to some countries

VERDICT – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Radbulk or Rad 140? If you are looking for a good alternative to Testolone, Brutal Force Radbulk is the one to choose. In fact, it’s a damn good muscle-building supplement full stop!

It is available to buy exclusively from the official Brutal Force website. There are special offers and discounts currently in effect.

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A legal alternative to testolone RAD140 – all the benefit and none of the risk.

What is Radbulk

Radbulk is an all-natural bodybuilding supplement that’s designed to be a safe alternative to Testolone.

Also known as Rad 140, Testolone is an investigational drug that was developed as a possible alternative to testosterone replacement therapy. It’s also an experimental treatment for muscle wasting diseases and conditions such as osteoporosis that affect the bones.

Testolone belongs to a group of drugs, known as SARMs (selective androgen receptor modulators), that emerged in the 1990s and are generally seen as a safer option than steroids.

Due to their ability to increase muscle growth, SARMs get a lot of attention from bodybuilders and other athletes. However, although it’s true to say they are generally safer than their steroid equivalents, SARMs still have the potential to cause dangerous side effects. They are not FDA-approved and, like steroids, SARMs are illegal to use.

Man using RadBulk — RadBulk is a legal substitute for testolone RAD-140. It can build lean muscle and cut fat without the risk of side effects.

Testolone is one of the most popular bodybuilding SARMs. It has a reputation for being one of the best SARMs for bulking up muscles quickly. Unfortunately, it also has some of the worst side effects.

Testolone side effects can include:

Frequent severe headaches
Stress and anxiety
Aggression
Nausea
Hair loss
Hormonal imbalances

Testolone may also have the potential to damage your liver. (https://journals.lww.com/acgcr/fulltext/2020/06000/drug_induced_liver_injury_associated_with_alpha.20.aspx)

Regardless of the side effects, many people are willing to throw caution to the wind and buy Testolone illegally.

However, most of the people who use Testolone are aware of the dangers and many have experienced its side effects, so there is a huge demand for a safer alternative.

Due to its ability to mimic the benefits of Testolone without causing side effects, Radbulk is quickly becoming one of the most popular SARMs alternatives.

Who Makes Radbulk?

Radbulk is part of a range of SARMs alternatives developed by Muscle Club Limited. They also responsible for popular SARMs Ostarine MK 22866 alternative OstaBulk.

It’s a respected British company that owns several bodybuilding brands. It distributes its SARMs alternatives under the Brutal Force brand name.

Although the company is based in England, it outsources its supplement manufacture to a facility based in the USA. As you would expect from a company of this caliber, the production facility is FDA-approved and manufactures all its products to (GMP) quality standards.

Radbulk Vs Testolone and Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic steroids increase muscle growth by stimulating the androgen receptors in the muscles. SARMs do this too but, unlike steroids, they do not appear to affect the reproductive organs. Nor do they appear to cause women who use them to develop masculine traits.

SARMs are a little bit safer than steroids, but Brutal Force SARMs alternatives are designed to be 100 percent safe.

Radbulk fires up your metabolism to help you burn fat, while also supporting rapid muscle gains. It does these things by using natural ingredients that are kind to the body instead of relying on chemicals and drugs.

Radbulk Benefits

Builds lean, iron-hard muscle
Provides incredible increases in strength
Enhances vascularity
Maximizes physical endurance

Can be stacked with Ostabulk and Ligabulk.

How Radbulk Works

Radbulk contains natural metabolism boosters that help your body to break down extra fat and use it as fuel.

The formulation also provides ingredients that reduce water retention.

By reducing water retention, Radbulk makes the skin covering the muscles less puffy, improving vascularity and muscle definition.

The natural formulation of ingredients in Radbulk boosts energy too, helping you to make the most of your training sessions, thereby encouraging additional muscle breakdown and repair.

Radbulk Usage Guidelines and Considerations

As with all the best SARMs substitutes, you need to take Radbulk every day.

The dose is two capsules per day and the best time to take them is 20 minutes before breakfast. There are 60 capsules per bottle, so each one is good for a month.

Although Radbulk is suitable for most adults who want to train hard and gain muscle, people who have existing medical issues will need to get a doctor’s advice before commencing supplementation. As will people who would need to use Radbulk alongside medication and, of course, women who are pregnant or nursing a child.

Ingredients at a Glance

Each 2-capsule dose provides:

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (500 mg)
Choline Bitartrate (300 mg)
Wild Yam (Root) Powder (300 mg)
DMAE Bitartrate (150 mg)
Safflower Oil Powder (126 mg)

How Good Is the Formulation?

The Radbulk ingredient profile looks very good. Let’s take a look at each of them one by one.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCI (500 mg)

Acetyl-L-Carnitine provides L-Carnitine. It’s an amino acid. In addition to being a building block of muscle, it boosts training capability by drawing fatty acids into the cells to provide energy.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine also helps you get lean by enhancing your body’s natural fat-burning capabilities. The best thing about this is it protects your existing muscle mass while you are burning your fat.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine also aids testosterone production so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn supplements that provide it speed up recovery rates after exercise.

Research involving older adults proves this and also shows how effective it can be for increasing muscle mass and burning fat. The same research shows Acetyl-L-Carnitine supplements reduce physical and mental fatigue and the dose provided here is more than enough to get these things done. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5872767/)

Choline Bitartrate (300 mg)

This ingredient provides choline in a form that’s easy to assimilate. Choline boosters are key ingredients in nootropic supplements because choline supports improvements in memory and cognitive function.

However, although it’s always nice to improve your smarts, that’s probably not choline’s role in Radbulk. Research involving female judo and taekwondo martial artists shows choline supplements improve lipid metabolism. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4096089/#__sec10title)

Wild Yam Root Powder (300 mg)

Wild yam is a popular herbal treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. It has medicinal value in several other areas as well and is becoming an increasingly common inclusion in sports supplements.

Yam root provides diosgenin. It’s a precursor for several hormones. Testosterone is one of them.

Testosterone is an important steroid hormone that plays a key role in protein synthesis. It also provides many other benefits including faster fat burning and greater physical endurance.

Wild yam root also provides additional plant compounds that soothe hard-working muscles and help prevent them cramping.

DMAE Bitartrate (150 mg)

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol) is an organic compound that’s present in many types of supplements. Like choline, DMAE is a popular nootropic. Lots of manufacturers add it to supplements that aim to increase mental focus. It also appears to be good for increasing motivation.

Safflower Oil Powder (126 mg)

Safflower oil is a good source of Omega-6 fatty acids. It also provides CLA (conjugated linoleic acid). That’s the main reason it’s become such a popular supplement ingredient.

Research shows CLA can pair reductions in body fat with increases in muscle mass. That makes it a perfect ingredient choice for Radbulk.

Known Side Effects

Radbulk does not have any known side effects. However, the pills are manufactured in a facility that may also process fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts, and/or peanuts. This is something you will need to take note of if you have any allergy concerns.

Where to Buy Radbulk and What It Costs

Radbulk is only available via the Brutal Force website. At the time of this review, a bottle of Radbulk cost £39.99 (USD 59.99). That’s a pretty reasonable price, especially for a supplement as good as this, and there are no additional charges to worry about. Brutal Force products always have free worldwide shipping.

If you are fond of a bargain, it makes sense to order two bottles of Radbulk instead of one. Doing so will get you a third bottle for free. It will also get you the backing of the Brutal Force 100-day money-back guarantee.

Taking advantage of flash sales is another good way to stretch your buck a bit further. If you visit the site while one is running, you can grab a big discount. It’s normally around 20 percent.

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The Brutal Force website also offers some very good deals on supplement stacks.

Brutal Force Radbulk Review Conclusion

If you are looking for a good alternative to Testolone, Brutal Force Radbulk is the one to choose. In fact, it’s a damn good muscle-building supplement full stop!

Muscle Club has selected a very good combination of ingredients that are capable of delivering very respectable increases in muscle size and strength while also making sure vascularity and muscle definition are not ruined by the presence of puffy skin.

In addition to being a first-rate alternative to Testolone, Radbulk is an equally good option for anyone looking for a safe alternative to most popular bulking steroids. There is no need to take risks with SARMs or steroids when there is a Brutal Force alternative as good as this.

Radbulk Pros & Cons

Pros

Legal SARMs alternative
Safe and natural dietary supplement
Oral supplement (no injections)
No stimulants, or chemicals
Reasonable pricing
Free worldwide shipping
Every third item free
Regular flash sales with up to 20% discounts
100-Day money-back guarantee

Cons

Only available via the manufacturer’s website

FAQ

Is Radbulk a Steroid?

No. Radbulk is a natural supplement that provides ingredients that simulate the abilities of the bodybuilding SARM Testolone (RAD 140)
SARMs are less harmful than steroids but still present risks to the health.
Radbulk and similar Brutal Force SARM alternatives are better than SARMs and steroids because they are natural products that provide similar benefits and are also safe and side-effect-free.

Can I Stack Radbulk?

Yes. Brutal Force SARMs are designed to work well with each other. There is no need to worry about clashing ingredients.
The Brutal Force website offers several stack choices along with some pretty good multi-buy deals.

Does Radbulk Require a PCT?

No. After you finish using Radbulk, you will not need to do a post-cycle therapy (PCT).
PCTs are necessary after you have been using SARMs and steroids because the chemicals they provide ruin normal hormone production. A PCT is the best way to nurse your body back to its regular hormonal strength.
Radbulk does not suppress hormone production. None of the Brutal Force SARMs substitutes do, so there is no need to worry about a PCT.

Will I Lose My Gains After I Stop Taking Radbulk?

No. If you continue to train and eat correctly, your muscle gains should remain.

Will Radbulk Give Me Man Boobs?

No. Growing man boobs is only a problem you need to worry about if you are taking certain anabolic steroids. This legal alternative to testolone RAD-140 will not give you man boobs.

Phentermine Alternatives – Comparable Alternative to Adipex OTC

Updated on January 4, 2025 by Brad Murphy

Phentermine is sold under the brand name Adipex and is a powerful prescription weight loss medication that suppresses appetite and boosts metabolism.

However due to the side effects and prescription requirements many people are looking for safer over the counter (OTC) alternatives.

Luckily there are several natural Phentermine alternatives that mimic the effects without the risks.

Natural over counter alternatives reduce hunger, increase energy and support sustainable weight loss making them a great option for those looking for weight management solutions.

In this guide we will look at the best OTC Phentermine substitutes and how they compare to Adipex.

The most widely prescribed medication for losing weight is Phentermine 37.5. It is an appetite suppressant and has been used to treat obesity since it was approved for use in the United States in 1959.

Here are the best Phentermine Alternatives Over Counter

Phentermine Comparable Diet Pills OTC

If you wish to purchase Phentermine online here are few things to bear in mind.

Is the website that offers Phentermine for sale authentic – a real website?
Is the Phentermine they are selling genuine – Adipex-P 37.5 mg for example?
Do they require a valid prescription – they should?

If you are concerned that the website selling the drug is not genuine. Or perhaps you feel the Phentermine pills are not legitimate, then do not purchase.

Somer legitimate sources to get Phentermine online include: Walmart, CVS, Walgreens.

What is comparable to Phentermine that I can buy over the counter in store or online?

Alternative Phentermine Over the Counter Diet Pills

With so many options available to buy and use, it’s hard to pick a specific diet pill and say it’s the most popular one in the world. However, Phentermine is the most popular prescription-only diet pill in America, and the natural supplements that are designed to be safer and easier obtainable alternatives are incredibly popular as well.

Purchasing good over the counter alternatives to Phentermine can be a challenging task. There are so many to choose from and manufacturers selling them make them all sound incredibly good.

Unfortunately, many Phentermine alternatives are not much good at all. Although most of them can offer some level of weight loss support, they don’t all do it without causing side effects and making you feel ill.

To function as a viable Phentermine alternative, over the counter substitutes need to do two things:

Provide effective weight loss support
Be safe and free from side effects

The very best of the alternatives do these things and provide consistently good results but, like the weight loss medication they replace, good results will still require a commitment to calorie-counting and exercise.

What Is Phentermine?

Phentermine is a diet pill that provides the drug phentermine hydrochloride. It stimulates the central nervous system, causing a stress response known as fight or flight.

Fight or flight is a survival mechanism the body initiates in response to danger. It causes many changes in the body. In addition to making you slightly stronger and faster, one of the things fight or flight does is suppress hunger.

All the best over the counter alternatives to Phentermine suppress hunger too but they do so without the need for a stress response. They also provide weight loss support in other areas. All Phentermine does is turn off your hunger.

On average, Phentermine users can expect to lose five percent of their initial body weight.

If they continue using Phentermine for 12 weeks, so people may lose as much as 10 percent of their body weight. (https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.111.026567)

Why Is There a Need For Phentermine Alternatives?

People seek over the counter Phentermine alternatives for a variety of reasons. One of them is a desire to find a safer option that does not cause side effects but there are many other reasons as well.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the factors that make natural alternatives to Phentermine so popular.

Most People Can’t Get a Prescription

Phentermine is a drug. Its distribution in the American states is only possible because it’s been approved by the FDA.

However, the FDA guidelines are very strict. They only permit doctors to prescribe the medication to people who are extremely overweight.

Most people who get a prescription have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. The FDA allows doctors to issue a prescription to people who have a BMI of 27 to 29, but only if the obesity is accompanied by an additional weight-related illness, such as hypertension, as well.

A lot of people who would like to use Phentermine don’t meet the criteria and need to seek an over the counter alternatives instead.

Outside of America and Australia, the option for a Phentermine prescription simply is not there. The regulatory bodies in the UK and many other countries of the world refuse to approve its use, stating the risks the medication presents outweigh the potential benefits.

Phentermine Poses a Threat of Addiction

The effect Phentermine has on the body is similar to that of amphetamine.

More commonly known as speed, amphetamine is sometimes used for treating certain medical conditions but people often obtain it illegally to use as a recreational drug.

During the 1930s, amphetamine was prescribed as an anti-obesity treatment, under the name Benzedrine. However the side effects, risk of addiction, and potential for abuse caused Benzedrine to fall out of favor 20 years later.

These days, medical professionals no longer use amphetamines and their derivatives to treat obesity.

Bearing in mind the similarities with amphetamine, it could be seen as strange that Phentermine has FDA approval but the threat of addiction is probably one of the reasons a prescription requires such a high BMI.

A high BMI increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and other dangerous health issues. So unlike the governing bodies in many other countries, the FDA appears to believe the potential to help is great enough to justify the risk of the medication causing harm.

Phentermine Pills Not for Long-Term Use

Doctors in America are only allowed to prescribe Phentermine for 12 weeks. That’s the maximum. After that, people who were relying upon the medication will need to use something else instead.

Many people who get a prescription don’t do so for a full 12 weeks. When patients fail to show adequate weight loss or experience nasty side effects, doctors remove access to the drug.

Some of the people seeking over the counter alternatives have lost their access to Phentermine in this way.

Phentermine Has Side Effects

The side effects Phentermine can cause are one of the main reasons natural alternatives are so popular.

Some people who have been offered the medication on prescription have heard about the side effects and don’t want to experience them. Others have already experienced them and decided enough is enough.

Of course, some people get lucky and don’t experience any side effects at all. Others only get minor side effects but, in some cases, the negative issues can be severe.

Common phentermine side effects can include:

Itchiness
Headaches
Feeling dizzy
Dry mouth
Unpleasant taste in the mouth
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
Loss of sexual desire

Severe side effects may include:

Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Pounding heartbeat
Palpitations
Swollen ankles or feet

Phentermine can also elevate blood pressure. Symptoms of this could include nosebleeds, severe headaches, blurred vision, or pounding sensations in the neck or ears.

Some of the side effects certain individuals experience are probably directly related to fight or flight. It causes many chemical and hormonal changes in the body.

Flight or flight also raises blood pressure and, you have to remember, the condition would not normally last for a long time.

Phentermine forces the body to maintain flight or flight for several hours at a time. This puts an unnatural strain on the body and has the potential to cause further issues by temporarily closing down the immune system.

Experts at Harvard University confirm the potential dangers of prolonged fight or flight, stating it “can impair health.” (https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response)

Over the counter alternatives to Phentermine are kinder to the body. Instead of causing fight or flight, they increase satiety or favorably influence hunger hormones.

Are OTC weight loss pills as good as Phentermine?

How Over the Counter Alternatives Compare to Phentermine

None of the best over the counter alternatives cause side effects like Phentermine does. They are designed to work in harmony with the body. The lack of side effects is a huge part of their raison d’etre.

However, in order to compete with the medication, diet pills that mimic Phentermine also need to provide credible weight loss results. All of the best ones do. They also support weight loss in ways the drug does not. Because of this, they also have the potential to offer superior performance.

Weight loss requires the right balance of calories. In order to burn fat, you need to reduce your energy intake so that your body has fewer calories than it needs. It’s the lack of calories that forces it to burn fat.

Like Phentermine, good alternatives help you to keep your calorie intake low by making it easy to eat less food without having to battle hunger.

In addition to this, they increase metabolism, causing you to burn more calories than normal, even if you are resting. They also generally boost energy and may offer other help, such as mood enhancement, as well.

The other good thing about the natural alternatives is they are suitable for long-term use. They are not here today and gone tomorrow, they can remain with you every step of the way.

The best Phentermine alternatives also have money-back guarantees. That’s not something you get with prescription medications.

What is the best comparable diet pill to Phentermine?

How to Choose a Good Over the Counter Alternative

When you are searching for a Phentermine OTC alternative to help lose weight, try to look beyond the hype. See if there is a guarantee and take note of the things people are saying in customer reviews.

Also, try not to let the price fool you. A high price tag is more suggestive of a greedy manufacturer than it is of a good quality product. If the price you see is more than $90, it’s too high. All the best non-prescription alternatives to Phentermine are cheaper than that.

It’s also best to avoid autos-ship diet pill subscriptions. There are a lot of bad apples and this type of arrangement is notoriously hard to cancel.

Free trials are another thing to avoid. They often have strings attached and may be surprisingly expensive.

If you want to get the best value for money, choose bulk buy packages from reputable suppliers over free trials and subscription discounts every time.

Best Phentermine Comparable OTC – Our Top Weight Loss Pills

Although the information we’ve provided here is useful, you can’t write an article like this without providing a few suggestions. Too many people are seeking specific product guidance and recommendations.

Based on many years of knowledge and experience and in-depth ingredient evaluations, we only recommend three Phentermine alternatives.

PhenQ – Closest Pill to Phentermine

PhenQ is probably the most respected Phentermine alternative in the world. Since its launch in 2015, it’s already helped more than 190,000 people to get their appetites under control, burn fat, and lose weight.

Unlike the medication it’s designed to replace, PhenQ is a very versatile product. As well as controlling hunger, it boosts metabolism, blocks fat cell formation, prevents sugar cravings, and even helps its users to stick to their diets while maintaining a good mood.

If you want a diet pill that ticks all the boxes and provides maximum fat loss support, PhenQ is an excellent comparable weight loss pill to Phentermine.

How Does PhenQ Work

Vegan-friendly appetite suppressant
Boosts metabolism
Burns stored fat
Blocks fat cell formation
Increases energy
Enhances mood
60-day money-back guarantee

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PhenGold – Phen Substitute Available OTC

PhenGold is another well-established Phentermine 37.5 HCL alternative that boasts an excellent reputation for providing results. One of the best things about choosing this product is you are not left to go it alone.

The manufacturer provides a structured diet plan that makes it easy to get your weight loss journey underway. There’s an exercise plan as well.

So when you choose PhenGold, you don’t just get a bottle of pills you get all the tools you need to guarantee your weight loss success.

How Does PhenGold Work

Controls hunger
Boosts metabolism
Provides energy
Enhances fat burning
Aids digestion
Comes with exercise and diet plans
60-day money-back guarantee

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Phen24 – Night Time Diet Pill Natural Alternative

Phen24 is an all-natural Phentermine alternative that’s designed to keep you burning extra calories and fat 24 hours a day.

Unlike other top Phentermine alternatives, Phen24 is a two-part system that consists of a couple of very different diet pills.

Phen24 Day has stimulants to boost your energy levels and ward off diet-related fatigue. It also contains ingredients that control hunger, along with several inclusions that can knock your metabolism into top gear.

Phen24 night contains some metabolism boosters too and plenty of appetite suppressants to prevent nighttime hunger.

How Does Phen24 Work

Unique two-part 24-hour fat-loss system
Vegan friendly
Controls appetite
Boosts metabolism
Increases daytime energy
Enhances immune function
Aids collagen production
Regulates blood sugar and insulin
60-day money-back guarantee

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Phentermine Alternatives (Adipex) Online Summary

Although tempting, it is highly advised to visit your doctor and get a prescription (should you qualify) and then go to your trusted pharmacist to acquire Phentermine pills.

There are many problems with ordering online – as we have highlighted above.

If you cannot get a prescription then a natural alternative is feasible and sensible option to buying Phentermine (Adipex-P) online.

Dirty Bulking Vs Clean Bulking: Which is Best?

Updated on March 15, 2022 by Brad Murphy

If you want to gain muscle mass you will need to bulk up. There are two types of bulking diets you can choose – the dirty bulk and the clean bulk. This article will explain the differences, the positives and negatives of each and provide a conclusion – is a clean bulk better than a dirty bulk, or visa versa?

which is best a clean or dirty bulk — Bulking up is important if you want to gain muscle. But is the best method – a clean or dirty bulk?

In the world of bodybuilding, there are two ways to bulk up and gain weight. One way is dirty bulking where you eat anything and everything in sight with no regard for nutrition or calories. The other way is clean bulking where you focus on consuming high-quality food that will provide your body with all the nutrients it needs to build muscle quickly and efficiently.

Which one should you choose? Should I eat carbs after working out?

In this article, I’ll break down both dirty bulking vs clean bulking so that you can decide what’s best for your muscle building goals!

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What is Bulking – What Does it Mean in Bodybuilding?

Bulking is a term used in bodybuilding to describe the process of gaining weight and muscle. The idea behind bulking is that you consume enough calories to support your goal, which is usually adding more size so that you can then cut later on when it’s time for showtime!

Dirty Bulking vs Clean Bulking

The two main ways people bulk up are dirty bulks or clean bulks. Dirty bulkers typically eat anything they want including fast food, candy bars, soda drinks – without paying attention to nutrition labels or calorie intake.

While clean bulkers focus on eating cleaner foods like lean proteins (chicken breast), healthy fats (avocado), complex carbohydrates (sweet potatoes) and high-quality snacks such as protein shakes.

What is Dirty Bulking?

Dirty bulking is the act of eating large quantities of junk food and fast food in order to bulk up quickly.

The goal behind dirty bulking is to pack on as much weight as possible, regardless if it’s muscle or fat.

Dirty bulkers will eat anything they can lay their hands on with no regard for calories or nutritional value whatsoever.

Foods to avoid for belly fat reduction — The burger – a staple food for dirty bulkers

Typical Dirty Bulk Foods

Popcorn
Cookies and cake (anything made with sugar)
Chips and other high calorie snacks like chocolate bars, candy etc.
Greasy fast food burgers

The problem is that because they eat so much junk food, dirty bulkers are at a higher risk of developing eating disorders such as binge eating disorder or bulimia. They also have an increased chance of developing heart disease from bad fats and high cholesterol – both traits common in the average American diet. Not to mention their poor sleeping pattern due to late night snacking will lead them crashing into fatigue throughout the day which makes it hard for them exercise or function properly.”

What are the Pros of a Dirty Bulk?

The main pros of dirty bulking would be that you’ll gain a lot more pounds relatively easily without any great effort put into your diet plan since all you’re doing is eating whatever you want whenever you want. Another pro might be not having to worry about counting calories because there won’t be any! In addition, other benefits include being able to fit into a smaller size of clothes as well.

What are the Cons of a Dirty Bulk?

The con’s to dirty bulking would be that you may gain more fat than muscle and so your weight will not be where it needs to be for optimal performance in the gym, which means less gains! Dirty bulkers also run a risk of developing eating disorders because they don’t have any control over what or how much food they’re putting into their bodies. Furthermore, there is an increased risk for heart problems due to all the saturated fats being consumed from greasy foods. Lastly, if you decide on doing clean bulk during this time then these issues arise once again- when trying to reverse back down to a “lean” state post-bulk/cut cycle.

What is Clean Bulking?

A clean bulking diet is when you eat an increased amount of calories and healthy food, rather than unhealthy/”dirty” foods. It’s important to note that the word “clean” does not refer only to top quality products in a given store- it also refers to eating high calorie meals with clean carbs such as oatmeal or brown rice, lean protein from chicken breast without skin (or beans/tofu), vegetables like broccoli, green peas and carrots etc., legumes for example lentils or chickpeas which are rich sources of fiber and then supplementing your diet with multivitamins.”

Clean bulking is often recommended by fitness experts because they don’t have any harmful effects on performance. It is also a healthier muscle gain.

Typical Clean Bulk Foods

Oatmeal
Brown Rice
Beans/Tofu
Chicken Breast without skin or with less fat content
Broccoli, Green Peas and Carrots

Clean” carbs like oatmeal or brown rice have a higher chance of causing runners stomach. It’s important to note that the word “clean” does not refer only to top quality products in a given store – it also refers to eating high calorie meals with clean carbs such as oatmeal or brown rice, lean protein from chicken breast without skin (or beans/tofu), vegetables like broccoli, green peas and carrots etc., legumes for example lentils or chickpeas which are rich sources of fiber and then supplementing youra diet with healthy protein bars or shakes.

If you want to clean bulk, it’s important to eat high calorie meals that are also high in fiber-rich carbohydrates such as oatmeal or brown rice and supplementing your diet with a variety of healthy protein sources including eggs, turkey breast meatloaf made up primarily of lean ground beef, nuts like almonds just few examples.

What are the Clean Bulk Pros?

No harm done – Clean bulkers won’t experience many unwanted side effects like stomach cramping, inability to sleep at night or lack of energy during the day.

What are the Clean Bulk Cons?

Clean bulking will not lead to weight gain as quickly as dirty bulkers (because of all the time spent eating clean foods). Clean bulkers should also be careful about when they decide to stop because it may take a long time for them to return back their original weight.

The “yo-yo” effect is more likely with this type of diet plan than if you were just going on and off diets in cycles. If you are trying cleans too many times, then your body can start adapting by decreasing its metabolism rate which means that your calorie intake wouldn’t feel significantly different despite having been fasting from junk foods.

There is a lot of misconceptions about clean bulking out there as well, and they are not all true either. Clean bulkers can also reach the desired weight by being too tired to exercise or get in their normal workouts because they have been eating more calories than what their body needs everyday (also known as overeating) with mostly healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats and other quality carbs from sugar-free sources.”

Which is Best – Clean or Dirty Bulk?

When you are trying to build muscle, which is the best way? Clean bulking or dirty bulking. What is the conclusion of which one is better for bodybuilders? When you add up all the pros and cons, what type of foods should bulkers eat to gain more muscles faster than others?

Clean Bulkers Vs Dirty Bulkers

There are a lot of misconceptions about clean bulking out there as well, and not all of them are true either. Clean bulkers can also reach desired weight by being too tired to exercise or get in their normal workouts because they have been eating more calories than what their body needs everyday (also known as overeating) with mostly healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats and dairy.

One misconception about dirty bulkers is that they are the ones who eat only junk food like candy, ice cream, soda pop and other sweet treats while adding in weight rapidly with little to no exercise. This may be true of some people (but it’s not everyone) but there are also a lot more misconceptions about them eating unhealthy foods than what we think too.

Dirty Bulking vs Clean Bulking, Which Is Better – Conclusion?

This answer will look different for every person depending on their goals as well as how much time they have been lifting weights or exercising regularly before beginning the bulk process. It would depend on if you want to get big fast by being able to maintain your desired bodyweight without gaining an excessive amount of fat at the same time because clean bulking can be a lot more time and work intensive for some people.

Clean bulking is much healthier than dirty bulking because it allows you to eat foods that will help with muscle growth, strength gain and are easy on the stomach instead of burning through your digestive system by eating unhealthy food choices like fast food all day every day.

The best way to do clean bulk would be if you don’t have an excessive amount of fat or weight already so when starting out it’s easier to add in those extra calories without feeling too heavy from them while staying healthy at the same time. That being said, there are still ways to get big quickly but not as slowly either depending on how disciplined of a person they may be such as what kind of cardio should be done to burn fat.

A dirty bulk is when people will just eat anything they want and as many times a day without any regard for the body’s needs which can lead to weight gain, health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes because of all those processed sugar carbs that are not natural like fruits and vegetables would provide. This type of bulking may make someone feel weak if there isn’t enough protein, calories or minerals in their diet but it could still work depending on how disciplined they were with this kind of eating routine instead.

So what do you think? Is clean better than dirty for gaining muscle mass quickly? Let us know your thoughts! Share this blog post so we can see what others have to say about.

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NO2 Max Review – Nitric Oxide Booster Supplement

Updated on June 30, 2021 by Brad Murphy

NO2 Max is a nitric oxide boosting supplement that has the potential to drastically change your workout experience. By improving blood and oxygen circulation, NO2 Max can help you build muscle faster after workouts with less recovery time in between.

PROS
Increases endurance and strength
Scientifically proven ingredients
Increase oxygen and blood flow
Protein synthesis is increased
Quicker muscle pumps
Safe and legal

CONS
May not be suitable for Asthma sufferers
Availability limited to official website

VERDICT – RECOMMENDED
NO2 Max is a nitric oxide boosting supplement that has the ability to increase strength, stamina and muscle gain. Faster recovery after workouts or intense training are also possible with NO2 Max supplements because of its core function in improving blood flow.

CrazyBulk have become synonymous with making bodybuilding supplements designed for all user levels.

NO2Max is a great addition to your muscle building regime and arsenal.

You can purchase directly from the official CrazyBulk website. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and many countries across the globe.

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NO2 Max is a nitric oxide boosting supplement that can enhance blood and oxygen circulation which plays an important role in building muscle.

What is NO2 Max

NO2 Max is a sports supplement manufactured by Wolfson Berg Ltd and distributed under the CrazyBulk brand name.

Wolfson Berg is an established business that’s been trading for more than three decades. It’s based in Cyprus but operates worldwide and is the company behind many leading supplement brands.

The supplements Wolfson Berg sells under the CrazyBulk label are primarily for bodybuilders but they also work well for anyone else who wants to train hard and improve their physical fitness and physique.

NO2 Max is a pre-workout supplement. When you take it before training, it helps you to train harder and longer and feel less tired.

By helping you to train harder, NO2 Max can help you to burn extra calories and fat and speed up muscle growth.

Although it’s possible to use NO2 Max on its own, it’s been specially formulated to work well alongside all the other CrazyBulk products.

In bodybuilding circles, combining two or more products is commonly known as stacking.

But how good is NO2 Max and can it “stack” the deck in your favor every time you step in the gym?

These are questions we will provide answers to in this NO2 Max review.

NO2 Max Benefits

Provides an extreme energy boost
Enhances performance
Increases strength
Speeds up recovery rates

How Does NO2 Max Work?

NO2 Max boosts the amount of nitric oxide (NO) present in the blood. This relaxes the walls of the blood vessels, causing them to dilate. When the blood vessels dilate and become wider, it improves circulation. This process is known as vasodilation.

Vasodilation can improve your training ability in a couple of ways.

The first thing it does is help the blood carry extra oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. Both are essential to the processes that generate energy within the muscles.

After you have finished training, the extra oxygen and nutrients will also speed up your recovery rate.

The second thing vasodilation does is help you maintain aerobic energy production for longer.

There are two ways the body can produce energy in the muscles. The first and most efficient way involves oxygen (aerobic metabolism).

However, when you train your muscles hard, you use oxygen so fast your heart can’t pump it to your muscles fast enough. That’s why you begin breathing harder. All that panting is your body’s way of trying to deliver extra oxygen to the places it needs to be.

When there is insufficient oxygen in the muscles, they can still produce energy for a short time (anaerobic metabolism) but the process causes lactic acid and other chemicals to build up in the muscles. This makes them burn and will eventually make you have to stop and take a rest.

By delaying the onset of anaerobic metabolism, good NO boosters like NO2 Max can significantly increase your ability to train.

What’s the Best Way to Use NO2 Max?

The dose is two pills per day. You take them with water 20 minutes before your workouts.

Ingredient Profile

Two capsules per day provide:

L-Arginine alpha-Ketoglutarate 1,800 mg

DiCalciaum Phosphate 80 mg

How Good Is the Formulation?

Okay, now we know what the ingredients are, it’s time to take a look at what they can do.

L-Arginine alpha-Ketoglutarate

Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AAKG) provides the amino acid L. arginine in a form the body finds easy to absorb.

More specifically, AAKG is an L. arginine salt that combines the amino acid with alpha-ketoglutarate.

L. arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. Your body can make it but it doesn’t make enough of it to support high-intensity training and rapid muscle growth.

Certain foods provide L. arginine too but, when you plan to put in some hard training, you are likely to need a supplement to pick up the slack.

Like other amino acids, L. arginine is one of the building blocks your body requires to make muscle. It serves multiple roles in the body though and one of the things it does is boost NO.

Some supplements use L. citronella to boost NO but a research-based comparison between L. arginine and L. citrulline suggests L. arginine provides superior vasodilation. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6683098/)

The value of L. arginine supplements has been the subject of many clinical trials. A lot of them explored its ability to enhance physical stamina and training ability.

One of the clinical trials was conducted on elite male wrestlers. Data from the study shows the L. arginine increased the amount of time it took for the men to become exhausted while training. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4135062/)

DiCalcium Phosphate

DiCalcium Phosphate provides calcium. As you will have learned in your biology classes at high school, you need plenty of calcium for strong bones and teeth.

Some studies suggest calcium may also help you to burn extra fat while your train but that’s not its main purpose here.

Supplements that provide calcium help improve muscle function by acting as a kind of signaling apparatus. The mineral’s ability to enhance the signalling process improves muscle contraction, helping to provide increases in strength. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10893434/)

Are There Any Customer Reviews on NO2 MAX?

NO2 Max customer feedback is difficult to find but we dug deep and visited a lot of bodybuilding and health and fitness forums. It wasn’t easy but we managed to locate 107 reviews. All of them were good.

Here are a few sample comments.

I’m here to review NO2 Max, and I have been noticing that it has really helped my workouts. More specifically, I noticed an increase in muscle size and power. I feel as if my endurance is also increasing, which means that I can workout for a longer time without getting tired. Great stuff!
SS, Miami USA

I know I’m stronger. I can lift heavy weights with ease and my endurance is through the roof. It’s like these workouts are gearing towards something… A few days ago, it finally hit me that this was happening because of NO2 Max! My muscles have been blooming since starting on the product, but now they’re just growing in size too. It seems like my body is becoming more powerful and capable as time goes by! This stuff really works for me.”
Paul A, Texas, USA

I’ve been a long time customer and I’m now on my fifth bottle of Nitric Oxide Max. When I first started taking it, I noticed that my workouts were more intense and that muscle growth was occurring much faster than before. Most guys at the gym had heard about this product from all of their friends who have seen insane results but didn’t believe anything until they tried it for themselves. It’s not like other products where you feel jittery or anxious after working out because with NO2, you are able to complete your workout in a shorter amount of time while feeling awake and energized afterwards!
Gunter, Boston, USA

Is There a Risk of Side Effects?

NO2 Max only has two key ingredients and neither one of them has a reputation for causing side effects so negative reactions are highly unlikely.

However, if you are taking medication(s), have any health issues, or suspect that you might, it makes sense to check with your physician before using any brand of supplement for the first time.

Who Shouldn’t Use NO2 Max

NO2 Max is a muscle building supplement that has been reported to have no side effects, which may make it seem like this product can be used by everyone.

But there are some who should stay away from NO2 Max because of its Sulfur Dioxide content. This warning especially applies if you’re allergic to sulfur dioxide or prone to allergies- people with asthma could experience serious breathing problems when exposed for long periods of time

Additional Information

By boosting NO and causing vasodilation, NO2 Max may also present some unexpected bonuses.

By relaxing the blood vessels, the supplement will lower blood pressure reducing strain on the heart.

The resulting improvement in circulation will benefit all the major organs as well as the muscles. This will help them function at maximum capacity.

Some men who have been struggling with erectile dysfunction (ED) may find it becomes easier to get hard because the penis will have a better supply of blood as well.

Although it’s important to be aware NO2 Max is not intended to be a male potency booster, if you are thinking of buying this supplement it’s good to be aware of all the ways it can affect your body.

The time to step up your performance is now with the No2 Max Nitric Oxide Booster! This safe and legal formula provides an energizing boost for extreme energy, increased strength, and enhanced endurance.

N02 Max Purchasing Options and Considerations

NO2 Max is exclusive to the CrazyBulk website. This is typical for Wolfson Berg. The company prefers to interact on a one-to-one basis with its customers and never deals with middlemen.

Wolfson Berg’s decision to do this is no bad thing because it makes it impossible for third-party operators to push up the price.

As far as the price goes, NO2 Max is not overly expensive. At the time of this review, a single bottle of NO2 Max cost $59.95. That’s not bad at all for such a good quality pre-workout supplement and there are 30 doses per bottle.

The CrazyBulk website also offers some pretty good special deals that make it easy to stretch your buck a bit further.

The first way you can save is by taking advantage of the opportunity to get three bottles of NO2 Max for the price of two. This brings the cost per bottle down to just under $40.

Regardless of how many bottles you buy, with CrazyBulk products, shipping is always free.

Latest NO2 Max Price

You can make further savings by taking advantage of Wolfson Berg’s flash sales. These are a regular feature on the CrazyBulk website. You’ll know if a flash sale is running because there will be a banner announcing it at the bottom of every page of the site.

Flash sales generally allow you to get a 20 percent discount but they only run for 24 hours so you may need to act fast if the offer is there.

NO2 Max Review Conclusion

A good pre-workout supplement can give you the energy and stamina to train harder and improve your gains in muscle mass and physical strength. CrazyBulk NO2 Max can do these things and thanks to a clever pairing of two powerful ingredients it’s not just a good pre-workout, it’s one of the best.

Customer reviews confirm the formulation can do the things it’s designed to do and, once you understand the capabilities of the two key ingredients, it’s easy to understand why it NO2 Max works as well as it does.

However, it’s important to understand the need to use the product alongside a well-structured training regimen and a suitably nutritious diet.

Exercise is a trigger mechanism. It breaks down your existing muscle tissue causing the need for repair. Your body requires a sufficient supply of protein and other nutrients to carry out the repair.

NO2 Max does not change this process. It gives you the extra leverage you need to train harder than normal. Working your muscles harder creates a greater need for repair and growth.

The improvements in circulation the NO2 Max provides also support faster healing and muscle growth. It does this by helping your muscles get a better supply of nutrients but it cannot do this if your diet fails to provide them. It doesn’t change the system it enhances it.

If you are prepared to put make the right efforts, NO2 Max can help you maximize the results.