BigVrunga's FocusXT Log

[BigVrunga]

Day 5 - 9/29/2006

6:30am - 1 Serving Focus XT

Effects: Today I tried FocusXT as a pre-workout booster for my AM workout. I had a good night's sleep, and woke up refreshed. The FocusXT didnt seem to do much for me at the gym other than the above mentioned mild caffeine buzz. I had ~6oz of coffee with breakfast, and it was noticeably more stimulating.

[jmh80]

I have no clue what doses are in this stuff, BigV.

Let me direct your comment(s) to Steve to investigate.

[Blap]

I find it very odd that Im not really feeling much from FocusXT, especially with its list of ingredients. I *know* that stuff works, because Ive tried it before. SNS - did you test this latest batch? Its strange that Yeahright's experiences with the product are so positive,and yet mine and JayHawkk's seem to be sub-par.

hmmmmmmmmm, that is odd.

How are you taking your Focus in relation to meals? I'm pretty certain there's no batch issues- we have a number of logs currently running on other forums too from the same batch, the majority of which are extremely positive.

Nicely kept log btw

[BigVrunga]

Thanks Blap -

Yeah its striking me as odd the Focus XT isnt hitting me harder. Generally, Ive been taking it about 2 hrs after a meal or on an empty stomach. Sometimes with food though. I think vinopocetine is supposed to have better absorption rates with food,iirc.

I havent tried thoroughly mixing the can contents though - I wonder if some of the ingredients have settled to the bottom? Ill shake it thoroughly before my next serving.

I have no clue what doses are in this stuff, BigV.

Let me direct your comment(s) to Steve to investigate.

Thanks for looking into that, Jmh80

BV

[BigVrunga]

Day 7 - 9/30/2006

2:00pm - 1 serving Focus XT

Effects: I just drank it down, so its too early to tell. Just wanted to update though - I thoroughly mixed the can contents this time, and the taste of the focus XT was noticeably different. Rather than a chalky, almost mediciney tasting lemonade flavor I could really taste the tangy bite of the ALCAR this time. This time it tastes like Yeahright described in his log - almost just like pink lemonade. Drank it 5 minutes ago so its too early to tell if the effects will be different, Ill be back later with an update.

BV

[Blap]

Day 7 - 9/30/2006

2:00pm - 1 serving Focus XT

Effects: I just drank it down, so its too early to tell. Just wanted to update though - I thoroughly mixed the can contents this time, and the taste of the focus XT was noticeably different. Rather than a chalky, almost mediciney tasting lemonade flavor I could really taste the tangy bite of the ALCAR this time. This time it tastes like Yeahright described in his log - almost just like pink lemonade. Drank it 5 minutes ago so its too early to tell if the effects will be different, Ill be back later with an update.

BV

sounds promising!

[JBlaze]

I'm interested in seeing if mixing it makes a difference. Keep us updated.

[yeahright]

Day 7 - 9/30/2006

2:00pm - 1 serving Focus XT

Effects: I just drank it down, so its too early to tell. Just wanted to update though - I thoroughly mixed the can contents this time, and the taste of the focus XT was noticeably different. Rather than a chalky, almost mediciney tasting lemonade flavor I could really taste the tangy bite of the ALCAR this time. This time it tastes like Yeahright described in his log - almost just like pink lemonade. Drank it 5 minutes ago so its too early to tell if the effects will be different, Ill be back later with an update.

BV

Interesting to see if product settleing/separating was the issue. Was just looking at Beowulf's log and he and his wife seem to be having a good Focus XT experience so it's probably not a batch issue.

[BigVrunga]

Day 7 - continued

Effects: I did notice a little more in the way of alertness, but still - nothing like what I would expect from 200mg caffeine. In fact, after an hour or so it was all I could do to stay awake. Like Jayhawkk mentioned - if I didnt keep moving it felt like Id fall asleep.

BV

[BigVrunga]

Day 8 - 10/1/2006

4:30 PM - 2 Servings Focus XT

Effects: The lack of expected effects is strange, so I figured id double up on the dosing and see what happened. Within 30 minutes, i felt a little disoriented - just like I do when I take in too much choline. Shortly after, felt a little queasy. That passed eventually but still nothing much in the way of alertness of stimulation. This should have been 400mg of caffeine plus a large dose of nootropics I know to work well - I should have been bouncing off the walls, literally.

Something seems to be up here fellas. I can't imagine this combinaton of ingredients *not* providing at least a caffeine buzz.

BV

[jminis]

Not good BV you should def be feeling like a million bucks with energy to spare

[Jayhawkk]

today at work I wasn't feeling too bad and drank a serving with water and still nothing. 2 hours later I took a caffeine pill 200mg and I felt it within minutes...

I'm going to shake the hell out of the container. Maybe the stuff seprated out.