What's wrong with my Cycle Support?

[Ninjo]

Let me begin by saying that I have been a big fan of Cycle Support since I tried the beta a few years back. In fact, I've gone through about 8 tubs of the stuff since.

Last May, I ordered two more tubs of the peanut butter flavor (I prefer the PB although I've tried the chocolate and didn't mind it) from NP. Well, a few days back, I opened one of the containers and noticed that the color was much darker than any that I'd used previously. No big deal because I know the color of some of the ingredients can vary.

Well, the real surprise was when I mixed it in with my chocolate protein shake. I have always found the taste of CS to be not too bad. However, this time around, the taste is noticeably harsher. In fact, it's quite bad. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they forgot to add in the flavoring system!

In any case, I will continue to take it because I'm gearing up for a PP cycle in a week or so. However, if AI has in fact reformulated the flavoring system, I for one prefer the older version.

For what it's worth, the batch I'm currently using has the new shiny label on it and is lot #080247 with an expiry of 05/10.

To any AI reps, is it possible that I got a bad batch?

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Looking into this bro and we will get back to you.

 

[CROWLER]

Hey Ninjo,

Thank you for the post and purchase. No that is not the new flavoring, nor a bad batch.

Actually the improved flavoring batches has only been shipped to retailers about 7 - 10 days ago and with the stock they already had it probably wont ship out for another couple weeks.

I see you say you will still take it but if you prefer to return it we are happy to replace it.

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Hey Ninjo,

Thank you for the post and purchase. No that is not the new flavoring, nor a bad batch.

Actually the improved flavoring batches has only been shipped to retailers about 7 - 10 days ago and with the stock they already had it probably wont ship out for another couple weeks.

I see you say you will still take it but if you prefer to return it we are happy to replace it.

Great job to see what we do for our loyal customers:head:

 

[Ninjo]

Hey Ninjo,

Thank you for the post and purchase. No that is not the new flavoring, nor a bad batch.

Actually the improved flavoring batches has only been shipped to retailers about 7 - 10 days ago and with the stock they already had it probably wont ship out for another couple weeks.

I see you say you will still take it but if you prefer to return it we are happy to replace it.

Thanks Crowler. I appreciate the offer but I live in Canada and it would cost me a small fortune to ship the two containers back to you in the US (i.e. thanks to Canada Post, cost of shipping to US is higher than to ship the other way around).

As well, I can't afford to stop taking the CS at the moment because I'm close to starting my cycle (i.e. it would probably take at least 10 days for the tubs to get to you and another 10 days for me to get the replacement!).

In any case, I will continue to support AI in the future as I feel it is a standup company delivering great products. I have also used PCS and EXCELL in the past as well as your protein isolate and cookie mix (RIP) and found them all to be of excellent quality.

Thanks again for the offer.

 

[Ninjo]

Great job to see what we do for our loyal customers:head:

Agreed Pembroke...AI is top notch!

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Agreed Pembroke...AI is top notch!

Thanks
Bro:head:

 

[CROWLER]

Hey Ninjo,

Thank you for the quick reply. I appreciate the situation. Best of luck with the cycle!

 

[dg806]

Good luck ninjo.

 

[curqleez]

Great company, great produts and great people. Atleast it's not making you be on the toilet all day like nitro-tech does.:gas:

Anabolic Innovations:head:

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

Great company, great produts and great people. Atleast it's not making you be on the toilet all day like nitro-tech does.:gas:

Anabolic Innovations:head:

LMAO:head:

 

[dg806]

Great company, great produts and great people. Atleast it's not making you be on the toilet all day like nitro-tech does.:gas:

Anabolic Innovations:head:

Thank you for the kind post.

 

[dorko]

what does everyone mix with their cycle support?

I have the peanut butter flavor, and it smells horrible, and it made me gag when i first tasted it.

I dont know how anyone can possibly drink this stuff. What do you mix it with so it doesnt taste so horribly disgusting?


im going to continue to use it, but im just saying. jesus christ.!!

 

[CROWLER]

Just follow the directions. Mix it in protein powder in milk.

No problem

 

[dorko]

Just follow the directions. Mix it in protein powder in milk.

No problem

thats what im doing.

im mixing it with this:

its just the smell/taste....god awful.

o well. you got to do what you got to do!!


thanks for the quick shipping and service.!!

hopefully this will work as i want it to.

 

[CROWLER]

hmmmmmmm sorry to hear that. Have you tried perhaps crystal lite or gatorade?

 

[Ninjo]

Just wanted to reiterate, since I was the one that started this thread, that until this latest batch, I have always found Cycle Support to taste pretty good considering what's in it. In any case, taste is not why we all use and love this product! Cheers.

 

[dg806]

hmmmmmmm sorry to hear that. Have you tried perhaps crystal lite or gatorade?

LMAO, yes there are better products out there that you can use besides muscletech products.
Hmm, Crowler......hint hint

 

[CROWLER]

lol Is that a cue to me to say something about our new product

Essentials + Protein

 

[Thanos]

Hey Ninjo,

Thank you for the post and purchase. No that is not the new flavoring, nor a bad batch.

Actually the improved flavoring batches has only been shipped to retailers about 7 - 10 days ago and with the stock they already had it probably wont ship out for another couple weeks.

I see you say you will still take it but if you prefer to return it we are happy to replace it.

This is top notch service and why i will always support AI!!

 

[curqleez]

what does everyone mix with their cycle support?

I have the peanut butter flavor, and it smells horrible, and it made me gag when i first tasted it.

I dont know how anyone can possibly drink this stuff. What do you mix it with so it doesnt taste so horribly disgusting?


im going to continue to use it, but im just saying. jesus christ.!![/QUO

Most important remeber cycle support purpose is to keep you healthy so you can keep on keeping on. Just chug it and/or mix it with protien shake. Health is way more important than a few sec of taste.

 

[Ninjo]

what does everyone mix with their cycle support?

I have the peanut butter flavor, and it smells horrible, and it made me gag when i first tasted it.

I dont know how anyone can possibly drink this stuff. What do you mix it with so it doesnt taste so horribly disgusting?


im going to continue to use it, but im just saying. jesus christ.!!

peanut butter CS goes well with Banana-flavored Muscle Milk or any chocolate protein powder

 

[A_I_Sports_Nutrition]

It just does not bother me anymore I do not even notice it.

 

[dg806]

Me either. I just eat it straight out of the jar. Stuff just doesn't bother me. Especially if I know it's good for me.

 

[curqleez]

I mix mine with muscle milk. Can't tell it's in there.