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HUGE thanks to SwolenONE & Molecular Nutrition for the opportunity to run this stack! After having been reading through the logs (particularly XFA) on these, saying I’m psyched, is an understatement!!
The Stack I refer to is:
Advanced Absorption - Advanced Utilization - Advanced Results!
After six years of continued research and development on arachidonic acid (ARA), William Llewellyn and Molecular Nutrition have launched the next big innovation in muscle-building supplementation. X-Factor Advanced combines the patented (U.S. Patent #6,841,573) protein synthesizing power of arachidonic acid, with a precise synergistic blend of ingredients designed to enhance its absorption, utilization, and overall effectiveness.* X-Factor Advanced takes the power of X-Factor to a whole new level!
The Science Behind Arachidonic Acid
Arachidonic acid is a key regulatory omega-6 essential fatty acid. It is stored in muscle cells, and released when the muscle fibers are stimulated during intense exercise or resistance training. It acts to control the core rate of muscle protein synthesis, partly by increasing cellular sensitivity to anabolic hormones such as testosterone, insulin, growth hormone, and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). Because of its central role in the process of muscle growth, arachidonic acid may be one of the most effective anabolic nutrients available for supplementation, capable of supporting significantly faster and more profound increases in muscle size, strength, and fat loss.*
X-Factor with arachidonic acid is a clinically researched performance-enhancing supplement.* Placebo-controlled University trials have suggested increases in muscle strength, peak muscle power, average muscle power, and anaerobic endurance with 50 days of use.* Statistically strong trends of improvement included an 44% increase in bench press 1-rep max, a 223% increase in Wingate average anaerobic power, a 600% increase in Wingate peak power, and a 250% increase in Wingate total work compared to placebo.* (Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 3 (1)S1-S29, 2006.)
X-Factor Advanced combines the clinically supported power of arachidonic acid, with a new delivery and utilization technology that only William Llewellyn and Molecular Nutrition could bring you, creating Molecular Nutrition's most powerful arachidonic acid supplement. Just 2-4 softgels per day is all you need to support the results from your training, and progress through your current plateaus.* Clinical trials and real world experience have surmised that arachidonic acid works.* It's time to start molding the chiseled physique you desire, with X-Factor Advanced, the next generation ARA supplement available only from Molecular Nutrition.*
TEST FACTOR
Testosterone Support Supplementation!*
TEST FACTOR™ is the result of a 2-year initiative by the research and development team at Molecular Nutrition, aimed at identifying the most efficacious natural hormone support ingredients, and synergizing them into one complete formula for increasing total and free (bioavailable) testosterone and regulating estrogen. The goal was not only to create a product that would increase serum testosterone levels, but also one powerful enough to support a full spectrum of androgen action including increased protein synthesis rates (muscle mass), improved energy/vitality, extended muscle endurance, enhanced nutrient delivery (vasodilation), and heightened libido/sexual potency. Completion of the project was only possible with the addition of two ingredients: RC Pensis™ and ActeoFIT™.
Introducing RC Pensis™
TEST FACTOR™ uses RC Pensis™, a patent-pending Ruta Chalepensis extract. Studies administering ruta chalepensis orally to male mice have demonstrated a 365-476% increase in serum testosterone levels.* Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) was also increased by approximately 400%, while supplementation significantly increased testicular weight/volume and sperm count.* Additional peer-reviewed studies suggest ruta chalepensis may improve the anabolic/anti-catabolic action of insulin, increase liver and muscle glycogen stores, and increase nitric oxide (NO) production for an enhanced “pump” effect during exercise.*
Introducing ActeoFIT™
ActeoFITä is a family of patent-pending herbal extracts standardized for the natural, high-affinity Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) ligand acteoside. There are dozens of studies suggesting the use of acteoside and its source herbs in the field of sports nutrition.* For example, one series of preliminary experiments with mice have suggested an increase in endurance during exercise, along with inhibited creatine kinase and improved glycogen stores.* This may translate to better performance, along with preserved muscle mass and energy (glycogen is the primary source of fuel during exercise).* Further still, hyperplasia and hypertrophy of muscle cell mitochondria were demonstrated.* This may support muscle fiber growth (size and number), along with an anti-catabolic (protein sparing) effect.*
TEST FACTOR Helps:
• Promote testosterone, reduce estrogen*
• Support muscle mass and strength*
• Encourage muscular endurance*
• Speed recovery*
• Reduce reaction time*
• Increase vascularity*
• Support memory and cognition*
Previous TestBoosters experienced: DAA (Propadrol EP & Bulk DAA); Pink Magic
Goals: I was a former ‘fatty’ until about age 20 (but what's ironic is that I have an ectomorph frame and tend to have a hard time gaining weight now)...and have never been able to shake that fear of regaining the fat back, so I tend to undereat more than anything...Ideally and long term goal, like so many, is to add as much LBM as possible while trying to loose any additional fat as possible....so recomp...my overall goal is a Ryan Reynolds/Blade Trinity type physique.
Weight: As of morning of 1-12, 173lbs
Diet: roughly 6 ‘meals’...eating every 3-4 hours, high protein...mod carb/mod fat.
Training: weights 4x/week (M,T,W,F)(have been using Quantum Body Method, will continue to use, has been treating me well; Thinking of alternating each workout of QBM with a heavier weight/lower rep WO, something like FST-7) ; core/cardio (some plyoX from P90x) 1-2x/week.
Schedule (using the above would look like)
Week 1:
M- Back/Tri/Traps (QBM)
T- Legs (QBM)
W- Ch/Bi’s/Sh (QBM)
Th- core/cardio or HIIT
F- Back/Tri/Traps (Heavy/FST)
Sat- PlyoX or off
Sun- off
Week 2-
M-Ch/Bi’s/Sh (Heavy/FST)
T- Legs (Heavy/FST)
W- Back/Tri/Traps (QBM)
Th- core/cardio or HIIT
F- Ch/Bi/Sh (QBM)
Sat- PlyoX or off
S- off
Repeat week 1
Support Supps: 7-Keto spray (beta testing this for LG, will be finished up approx w/i 1-2 weeks), Whey protein, Lipotropic Protein, BCAA’s (30-35g intra WO, various brands), Vit/mins (Animal Pak), PreWO’s (various)
I'm waiting for the TestFactor to arrive....hopefully today/tomorrow...I might go ahead and start the XFA tomorrow...I'm chomping at the bit....
The Stack I refer to is:
Advanced Absorption - Advanced Utilization - Advanced Results!
After six years of continued research and development on arachidonic acid (ARA), William Llewellyn and Molecular Nutrition have launched the next big innovation in muscle-building supplementation. X-Factor Advanced combines the patented (U.S. Patent #6,841,573) protein synthesizing power of arachidonic acid, with a precise synergistic blend of ingredients designed to enhance its absorption, utilization, and overall effectiveness.* X-Factor Advanced takes the power of X-Factor to a whole new level!
The Science Behind Arachidonic Acid
Arachidonic acid is a key regulatory omega-6 essential fatty acid. It is stored in muscle cells, and released when the muscle fibers are stimulated during intense exercise or resistance training. It acts to control the core rate of muscle protein synthesis, partly by increasing cellular sensitivity to anabolic hormones such as testosterone, insulin, growth hormone, and IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). Because of its central role in the process of muscle growth, arachidonic acid may be one of the most effective anabolic nutrients available for supplementation, capable of supporting significantly faster and more profound increases in muscle size, strength, and fat loss.*
X-Factor with arachidonic acid is a clinically researched performance-enhancing supplement.* Placebo-controlled University trials have suggested increases in muscle strength, peak muscle power, average muscle power, and anaerobic endurance with 50 days of use.* Statistically strong trends of improvement included an 44% increase in bench press 1-rep max, a 223% increase in Wingate average anaerobic power, a 600% increase in Wingate peak power, and a 250% increase in Wingate total work compared to placebo.* (Source: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 3 (1)S1-S29, 2006.)
X-Factor Advanced combines the clinically supported power of arachidonic acid, with a new delivery and utilization technology that only William Llewellyn and Molecular Nutrition could bring you, creating Molecular Nutrition's most powerful arachidonic acid supplement. Just 2-4 softgels per day is all you need to support the results from your training, and progress through your current plateaus.* Clinical trials and real world experience have surmised that arachidonic acid works.* It's time to start molding the chiseled physique you desire, with X-Factor Advanced, the next generation ARA supplement available only from Molecular Nutrition.*
TEST FACTOR
Testosterone Support Supplementation!*
TEST FACTOR™ is the result of a 2-year initiative by the research and development team at Molecular Nutrition, aimed at identifying the most efficacious natural hormone support ingredients, and synergizing them into one complete formula for increasing total and free (bioavailable) testosterone and regulating estrogen. The goal was not only to create a product that would increase serum testosterone levels, but also one powerful enough to support a full spectrum of androgen action including increased protein synthesis rates (muscle mass), improved energy/vitality, extended muscle endurance, enhanced nutrient delivery (vasodilation), and heightened libido/sexual potency. Completion of the project was only possible with the addition of two ingredients: RC Pensis™ and ActeoFIT™.
Introducing RC Pensis™
TEST FACTOR™ uses RC Pensis™, a patent-pending Ruta Chalepensis extract. Studies administering ruta chalepensis orally to male mice have demonstrated a 365-476% increase in serum testosterone levels.* Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) was also increased by approximately 400%, while supplementation significantly increased testicular weight/volume and sperm count.* Additional peer-reviewed studies suggest ruta chalepensis may improve the anabolic/anti-catabolic action of insulin, increase liver and muscle glycogen stores, and increase nitric oxide (NO) production for an enhanced “pump” effect during exercise.*
Introducing ActeoFIT™
ActeoFITä is a family of patent-pending herbal extracts standardized for the natural, high-affinity Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) ligand acteoside. There are dozens of studies suggesting the use of acteoside and its source herbs in the field of sports nutrition.* For example, one series of preliminary experiments with mice have suggested an increase in endurance during exercise, along with inhibited creatine kinase and improved glycogen stores.* This may translate to better performance, along with preserved muscle mass and energy (glycogen is the primary source of fuel during exercise).* Further still, hyperplasia and hypertrophy of muscle cell mitochondria were demonstrated.* This may support muscle fiber growth (size and number), along with an anti-catabolic (protein sparing) effect.*
TEST FACTOR Helps:
• Promote testosterone, reduce estrogen*
• Support muscle mass and strength*
• Encourage muscular endurance*
• Speed recovery*
• Reduce reaction time*
• Increase vascularity*
• Support memory and cognition*
Previous TestBoosters experienced: DAA (Propadrol EP & Bulk DAA); Pink Magic
Goals: I was a former ‘fatty’ until about age 20 (but what's ironic is that I have an ectomorph frame and tend to have a hard time gaining weight now)...and have never been able to shake that fear of regaining the fat back, so I tend to undereat more than anything...Ideally and long term goal, like so many, is to add as much LBM as possible while trying to loose any additional fat as possible....so recomp...my overall goal is a Ryan Reynolds/Blade Trinity type physique.
Weight: As of morning of 1-12, 173lbs
Diet: roughly 6 ‘meals’...eating every 3-4 hours, high protein...mod carb/mod fat.
Training: weights 4x/week (M,T,W,F)(have been using Quantum Body Method, will continue to use, has been treating me well; Thinking of alternating each workout of QBM with a heavier weight/lower rep WO, something like FST-7) ; core/cardio (some plyoX from P90x) 1-2x/week.
Schedule (using the above would look like)
Week 1:
M- Back/Tri/Traps (QBM)
T- Legs (QBM)
W- Ch/Bi’s/Sh (QBM)
Th- core/cardio or HIIT
F- Back/Tri/Traps (Heavy/FST)
Sat- PlyoX or off
Sun- off
Week 2-
M-Ch/Bi’s/Sh (Heavy/FST)
T- Legs (Heavy/FST)
W- Back/Tri/Traps (QBM)
Th- core/cardio or HIIT
F- Ch/Bi/Sh (QBM)
Sat- PlyoX or off
S- off
Repeat week 1
Support Supps: 7-Keto spray (beta testing this for LG, will be finished up approx w/i 1-2 weeks), Whey protein, Lipotropic Protein, BCAA’s (30-35g intra WO, various brands), Vit/mins (Animal Pak), PreWO’s (various)
I'm waiting for the TestFactor to arrive....hopefully today/tomorrow...I might go ahead and start the XFA tomorrow...I'm chomping at the bit....
