Intraworkout, What is your favorite?

[bb333]

What is your favorite?
Are they really worth it?

Some time ago I tried Purple Wraath, it was great!

 

[AntM1564]

i prefer EAA over BCAA only. There are studies that show EAA are more beneficial than BCAA only. For that, I like IntraMax (which also contains creatine and other ergorgenic aids to help with strength, recovery, and endurance) and Purple Wraath like you mentioned.

"Taken together, these results demonstrate that BCAAs exhibit the capacity to stimulate muscle myofibrillar protein synthesis, however a full complement of essential amino acids could be necessary to stimulate a maximal response of muscle myofibrillar protein synthesis following resistance exercise."

http://www.ergo-log.com/bcaas-post-workout-muscle-gain-but-need-help.html

For BCAA only, I really like Xtend Elite. The Peak02 is awesome for endurance and it tastes great. For a basic BCAA product, Xtend and Iso Aminos are good and both taste great.

 

[banjobounce]

correct me if I am wrong, but one of the downsides of Purple Wrath is that it does not contain Tryptophan.

 

[cstallion]

Animal Juiced Aminos is the jam!

 

[heavylifter33]

Gatorade or water.

 

[Rad83]

Animal Juiced Aminos is the jam!

Agree! Love the grape!

 

[Distilled Water]

2 scoops MPA pharmgrade
10gr glutamine
25gr Highly Brached cyclic dextrin
-the HBCD will go up to 125gr or cut completely depending on season

 

[bb333]

i prefer EAA over BCAA only. There are studies that show EAA are more beneficial than BCAA only. For that, I like IntraMax (which also contains creatine and other ergorgenic aids to help with strength, recovery, and endurance) and Purple Wraath like you mentioned.



http://www.ergo-log.com/bcaas-post-workout-muscle-gain-but-need-help.html

For BCAA only, I really like Xtend Elite. The Peak02 is awesome for endurance and it tastes great. For a basic BCAA product, Xtend and Iso Aminos are good and both taste great.

Yes it was fantastic as a supplement!

 

[bb333]

correct me if I am wrong, but one of the downsides of Purple Wrath is that it does not contain Tryptophan.

Also Animal Juiced Aminos

 

[bb333]

2 scoops MPA pharmgrade
10gr glutamine
25gr Highly Brached cyclic dextrin
-the HBCD will go up to 125gr or cut completely depending on season

What brand?

 

[LeanEngineer]

I take intra workouts every now and then. Mainly for something to sip on during my workout and for the extra aminos. I like xtend the best as far as the intras that are available.

 

[jameschoi]

Snorting PWO, anyone try that? This is what happens.

https://i.imgur.com/0ml3vxj.gifv

 

[ThorBara]

My favourite intra combo is GLYCOFUSE + old ENDUR3. Endur3 taste bad but Glycofuse taste awesome.

 

[Distilled Water]

What brand?

True nutrition. I have used glycofuse before but I’m not 100% there’s only HBCD in there as a carb source. I think there’s dextrose in there, not saying a ton. Maybe 70/30 HBCD/Dextrose but when I go over 50gr it doesn’t always sit right in my stomach as to where 100gr HBCD from True nutrition is fine.

 

[pro45]

2 scoops MPA pharmgrade
10gr glutamine
25gr Highly Brached cyclic dextrin
-the HBCD will go up to 125gr or cut completely depending on season

How do you like MPA's pharmagrade?

 

[Distilled Water]

How do you like MPA's pharmagrade?

Worth the money. Tons of 15% coupons floating out there too.

I have virtually zero DOMS with two scoops of that.

 

[AntM1564]

2 scoops MPA pharmgrade
10gr glutamine
25gr Highly Brached cyclic dextrin
-the HBCD will go up to 125gr or cut completely depending on season

I've been thinking of adding HBCD, what have you noticed when using it?

 

[u_e_s_i]

2 scoops MPA pharmgrade
10gr glutamine
25gr Highly Brached cyclic dextrin
-the HBCD will go up to 125gr or cut completely depending on season

What would you say the additional benefits from intra-workouts carbs are compared with burning more of your glycogen?

 

[carbloaded]

3-4 scoops of true nutrition karboload is great pre/intra.

 

[AntM1564]

3-4 scoops of true nutrition karboload is great pre/intra.

Seems about right given the user name.

 

[HAMinTheTrap]

Sippin on dat purp mane

 

[GoofyKai]

Endur3+ by Olympus , Fighter fuel by Nutrabio, or Reload by Nutrabio. All solid choices.

 

[Distilled Water]

I've been thinking of adding HBCD, what have you noticed when using it?

Increased recovery is the biggest take home for me.

I also noticed when it was pulled during prep; pumps were way down, as was endurance.

What would you say the additional benefits from intra-workouts carbs are compared with burning more of your glycogen?

It’s helps prevent MPB (muscle protein breakdown) when added with essential amino acids.

HBCD is different than WMS or Karbolyn due to the structure of the molecule. John Meadows spoke about it a while ago. It being a cone shape helps delivery more of the nutrients it’s paired with and also allows for a steady realest of insulin. I’ll try and find the link/videos.

I also truly think intra carbs (when diet is set up correctly) can actually help you build muscle in a slight deficit (I know I’ll get back lash on this)

I noticed it first hand during prep with zero cardio. I kept getting tighter and I kept intra workout carbs and after 4 weeks (when cardio was added back in) I had a slight increase in LBM (18 point skin fold same person, same time of the day, same diet etc). So I guess increased training intensity would be something to note as well

 

[AntM1564]

Increased recovery is the biggest take home for me.

I also noticed when it was pulled during prep; pumps were way down, as was endurance.



It’s helps prevent MPB (muscle protein breakdown) when added with essential amino acids.

HBCD is different than WMS or Karbolyn due to the structure of the molecule. John Meadows spoke about it a while ago. It being a cone shape helps delivery more of the nutrients it’s paired with and also allows for a steady realest of insulin. I’ll try and find the link/videos.

I also truly think intra carbs (when diet is set up correctly) can actually help you build muscle in a slight deficit (I know I’ll get back lash on this)

I noticed it first hand during prep with zero cardio. I kept getting tighter and I kept intra workout carbs and after 4 weeks (when cardio was added back in) I had a slight increase in LBM (18 point skin fold same person, same time of the day, same diet etc). So I guess increased training intensity would be something to note as well

Is it needed daily for added recovery or only on training days that cause the most DOMS?

 

[Distilled Water]

Is it needed daily for added recovery or only on training days that cause the most DOMS?

Just training days. It doesn’t have any cumulative affects.

 

[Dukethumper]

Which has a great taste tho, I'm debating getting new Endur3

 

[jaredmus]

Nutrabio Intrablast this is such a complete product its insane/.. EAA/BCAA betaine /glutamine plus others goodies

 

[R1balla]

I prefer intramax. It’s either that or water for me. If I don’t use intramax during my workout, I chug it post workout.

I’ve tried a lot of things and don’t really notice any difference. There are a few products that do help a bit but for me, as long as I take my pre workout and use my “intraworkout” as my post workout drink on my way home, I’m usually good. I do change it up though.

 

[Dukethumper]

Have you heard of the intra by Morphogen labs called Synthegen, it's looks pretty great.

 

[tyga tyga]

I’ve been rotating between xtend endure, modern bcaa + Gatorade (flavor matches) and kaged muscle fermented bcaa + Gatorade

 

[u_e_s_i]

correct me if I am wrong, but one of the downsides of Purple Wrath is that it does not contain Tryptophan.

Why would you like extra tryptophan in your intra?

 

[u_e_s_i]

correct me if I am wrong, but one of the downsides of Purple Wrath is that it does not contain Tryptophan.

What are the upsides to having extra tryptophan in an intra?

 

[Dukethumper]

This

 

[TrainerTone]

Olympus Labs Endur3
NutraBio Intra Blast
Blue Star AminoFast

 

[ManimalPatB]

Iforce Swolemate
Gaspari Glycofuse
ALRI Humapro (fantastic EAA product)

 

[cubsfan815]

IntraMax for me as well. The 6 grams of whey hydrolysate with leucine is a great. Plus it has creatine, betaine and other goodies for recovery, pump, and hydration.

For cardio I also enjoy Xtend Perform as mentioned above. Great flavor and love Peak O2

 

[MARK_]

Swolemate by Iforce Nutrition at the moment. I like to use Humapro by ALRI as well

 

[Young Gotti]

I force compete
humapro

but for the most part I just use a combination of whatever amino products I have and just mix em in a big tub....I think for intra workout, worrying about the ratios and what not isn't important and anything is better than nothing

 

[blongo804]

I've been liking OL's Endur3. Tropical Thunder is so yummy too.

Had a sample of NutraBio Intrablast and that seemed to do the trick as well.

I'm also totally fine with water typically.

 

[banjobounce]

What are the upsides to having extra tryptophan in an intra?

Just a bit to ensure that all 9 are present.

 

[nbfootball65]

Scivation xtend or just water.

 

[banjobounce]

IntraMax for me as well. The 6 grams of whey hydrolysate with leucine is a great. Plus it has creatine, betaine and other goodies for recovery, pump, and hydration.

For cardio I also enjoy Xtend Perform as mentioned above. Great flavor and love Peak O2

I agree that this is pretty efficient especially with that glut4 activation going on.

 

[USPlabsRep]

This

L-Methionine is kind of important, one of the most important EAAs, tastes like garbage that's why it's way down the list...

 

[Big_Spaz]

SizeOn Wild Berry by Gaspari is still my all-time favorite. I've been using it for so long (literally years) that I lost count. It's that good.





-Spaz

 

[Dukethumper]

L-Methionine is kind of important, one of the most important EAAs, tastes like garbage that's why it's way down the list...

What are you saying? Good or bad ?

 

[mbonheur]

Bought some Pharmgrade during Black Friday sales and I am very pretty impressed (in comparison to other EAA products in the past). I add 50g of HBCD or Karbolyn

 

[USPlabsRep]

What are you saying? Good or bad ?

barely any in that formula. Don't think 50mgs will do much of anything...

Methionine shortage is what makes legumes an incomplete protein....

It's one of two sulfur containing EAAs and for that reason takes like rotten eggs and close to impossible to flavor at required amounts. A good EAA product will not taste real good and therefore it's sprinkled into formulas...

 

[Dukethumper]

barely any in that formula. Don't think 50mgs will do much of anything...

Methionine shortage is what makes legumes an incomplete protein....

It's one of two sulfur containing EAAs and for that reason takes like rotten eggs and close to impossible to flavor at required amounts. A good EAA product will not taste real good and therefore it's sprinkled into formulas...

So you do not like the overall formula compared to something like Endur3 or Intramax?

 

[USPlabsRep]

So you do not like the overall formula compared to something like Endur3 or Intramax?

for EAAs just take 20grams whey protein concentrate....gives you all the EAAs at correct ratios plus other amino acids. proven effective.

I'm not familiar with the other 2 formulas

 

[danielmoo]

My favourite intra combo is GLYCOFUSE + old ENDUR3. Endur3 taste bad but Glycofuse taste awesome.

Iforce Swolemate
Gaspari Glycofuse
ALRI Humapro (fantastic EAA product)

Thank you guys for the Glycofuse mentions! Great source of HBCD and comes in awesome flavors or as unflavored to mix.

I use SizeOn Max Performance every single day. Good selection of fast + slow carbohydrates, 4g of leucine plus WPH, ingredients for power like creatine but also hydration (Sustamine). It's awesome and I can't see myself changing it up any time soon.