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Vectron®: Scientifically proven fat loss protein

Suffice it to say, this is not your typical diet supplement. But ProSource’s Vectron has proven time and again that it not only belongs here, it’s an extraordinary entry into this key category. Fact is, Vectron is the first in the industry to deliver a unique weight management system called Prolibra® that is clinically proven to improve the ratio of lean mass to body fat. In an independent, randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical trial commissioned by the makers of Prolibra® and published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, subjects who took 24 grams of Prolibra® daily showed significant improvements in the ratio of lean mass to fat as compared to a placebo group. While other products focus on one side of the weight-loss equation, Vectron provides a double-edged attack by helping you reduce fat, while at the same time maintaining your hard-forged muscle. That’s why it continues to grow in popularity and earn its best seller status in this highly competitive category.

Also available in a 3 lb. container.
Prolibra® is a registered trademark of Glanbia®, PLC

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Tonalin® CLA: Natural, stimulant-free diet support

This versatile and popular body-toning lipid has seen its share of limelight with a large amount of scientific research focused on its ability to help support repartitioning (reduction of the abdominal area while enhancing muscle tone). For this reason, stimulant-free CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) has generated significant interest in the bodybuilding community; helping bodybuilders trim down while saving their hard earned mass gains. Tonalin® CLA from ProSource is a highly purified form that is ideal for those who are sensitive to stimulants, or for those who would like an effective transformational product to stack with their stimulant-based thermogenic or other diet support regimen. To ensure optimum results, however, it is important to select the Tonalin® brand of CLA as that is the most tried and true form. ProSource Tonalin® CLA contains a full 1600 mg per serving of highly potent and pure material standardized for 80% Tonalin® CLA, the highest quality available.

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Hydroxycut Hardcore Pro Series: A further upgrade to the original

Hydroxycut Hardcore has seen a continuous and positive evolution in its formulation since its inception and this new upgrade follows through with more potent amounts of caffeine and key aminos. True to form, MuscleTech’s new, condensed version of Hydroxycut Hardcore appears to be an even better entry than the original formula. Hydroxycut Hardcore Pro Series provides a 680 mg blend of ingredients per 2 capsule serving (dropped down from 3 in the last formula). This was made possible by eliminating several of the second-tier ingredients with more focus on the primary bioactives (caffeine and several key amino acids such as L-leucine and L-tyrosine). (Note: the actual amount of caffeine is unspecified in the Supplement Facts but the original contained a large dose of 300 mg so it is likely they have continued that dosage here.) It seems that Hydroxycut’s higher stimulant content has helped make it one of the better sellers in this category.

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Forslean® Coleus Forskohlii: Genuine Forslean® brand — the highest quality available

Effective diet support and a positive effect on testosterone are just two of the benefits shown in studies on the herb Coleus forskohlii. ForsLean® is a remarkable extract of this unique botanical, also shown to help support other physique enhancing benefits. This stimulant-free dietary compound may also help support the body’s thermogenic response via enhanced metabolism. ForsLean’s science-based effectiveness has made it very popular as a stand-alone supplement as well as an excellent compliment to other diet support products. By offering the highest-grade form of forskohlii, as is Forslean®, ProSource once again shows why it is a leader in providing the very best, and most effective sports supplements available.

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Zycor™: State-of-the-art thermogenic delivers a powerful and long-lasting energy boost

The innovators at BioQuest have already demonstrated their expertise in the Energy & Endurance field with BetaStax, the long-established sales leader in this category, so it should come as no surprise that they have once again set a lofty new standard for excellence with their new Zycor extreme performance product.

Even as bodybuilders have raved over the transformational power of Zycor in recent months, they have been particularly emphatic in praising the advanced formulation’s capacity for generating a dynamic and long-lasting upsurge of energy. Indeed, even already lean athletes who have little interest in fat loss have given Zycor only the most positive reviews. Overall, athletes are crediting Zycor for substantial increases in stamina and work output, resulting in the most productive and intense workouts they’ve ever experienced. (Of course, if you’re also interested in the exciting new future of diet support and fat loss, you should definitely check out the Diet Supplements section of this Best Sellers Guide for an in-depth review of Zycor and its revolutionary, ultra-potent weight-loss matrix trade named Meratrim™.)

Initial analysis of Zycor’s proprietary combination of ultra-bioactive, premium-grade energy factors reveals that they are precision-targeted for ultra-rapid delivery and a dramatic energy rush that can be felt literally within minutes. At the same time, unlike the less-sophisticated technologies present in most existing thermogenic supplements, which generate a jittery over-stimulated feeling followed swiftly by a calamitous energy crash, the thermodynamic complex in Zycoris specifically designed to ramp up energy smoothly and efficiently without the notorious steep energy crash associated with competitive formulas.

Zycor is distributed exclusively by ProSource and has already amazed athletes and industry experts alike with its fat-loss power. Meanwhile, its ability to unleash an awe-inspiring surge of workout energy and intensity assures it of a long run atop the Best Sellers list in the Energy & Endurance category!

Scientific Reference: Stern, et al (2012). Manuscript in preparation
“Meratrim™ brand proprietary blend of two natural plant extracts".
“Meratrim™ is exclusively distributed by InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc.”

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BetaStax®: Maximize performance with this popular energy-boosting catalyst

Countless numbers of bodybuilders simply won’t start a workout without a pivotal serving of BetaStax. In fact, this pattern of regular purchases among so many athletes is a pretty good indicator that a substantial portion of BetaStax’s customer base is using this best seller for its dynamic energy boost, as opposed to its potent diet support efficacy. When BetaStax was first introduced to the bodybuilding world, athletes first looked past its powerful diet support because of the energy and stamina benefits they received. Accustomed to the jitters and energy crash that accompanied the standard stimulant products of the day, they simply couldn’t praise BetaStax enough. Eventually, dieters would agree, as they felt an exhilarating rush of energy and motivation within minutes of taking it. (Check out our Diet Supplements category for more information on the noteworthy science behind BetaStax key ingredient PureWay-Slim®).

Like BioQuest’s stunning new entry to this category, Zycor, BetaStax delivers both dramatic diet support benefits and an amped up infusion of energy that is guaranteed to help make your workouts a first-class effort every time. Although a bit less powerful than the new Zycor formula, BetaStax continues to maintain a strong lead in this category over its many nationally marketed competitors.

Two years ago, the response was overwhelmingly positive and the resulting demand for BetaStax was so voluminous that we had trouble keeping it in stock. Today, demand remains so strong that BetaStax is easily our Top-2-seller in the Energy & Endurance category.

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AlphaFury®: Key support for longer and more intense workouts

BioQuest once again demonstrates its leadership in this category with AlphaFury. The key ingredient in this innovative product is the cutting edge vasodilation catalyst, GlycoCarn® (glycine propionyl-L-carnitine, or GPLC). This patented, biochemically modified compound has been extensively researched for performance, endurance and energy improvement and also been linked in scientific research to the promotion of critical exercise functions due to its highly effective vasodilation mechanism. Its functional benefits include improved muscle pumps and performance, enhanced recovery support, and added energy for workouts. Along with GlycoCarn®, other key ingredients in AlphaFury help to improve athletic performance and endurance such as beta alanine to enhance stamina, waxy maize carbohydrates to help boost insulin and fuel workouts, and a natural stimulant/alertness agent to support intensity. Advanced and effective ingredients fueling powerful workouts, these are the hallmarks of a top contender in this category. And not surprisingly, AlphaFury has proven to be another success story from BioQuest.

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Extreme Caffeine: Research-backed energy booster and endurance maximizer

Long a staple in the ingredients lists of pre-workout and diet-support products, caffeine is almost certainly the most extensively studied bodybuilding compound, documenting its efficacy as a performance enhancer and endurance maximizer. Recently it was found that caffeine and green tea catechins taken together cause significant increases in metabolism throughout the entire day and night in experimental subjects. Caffeine’s stimulant properties have also been shown to increase muscle strength and training intensity when taken before training. ProSource Extreme Caffeine is formulated with a maximum potency 200 mg of the highest-quality natural caffeine available, and unlike most other products of its kind, is combined with 250 mg of L-tyrosine, which may help reduce that “burned out” effect that can occur after taking stimulants over time. Extreme Caffeine‘s exceedingly effective—and affordable—approach to amping up energy support has made it a consistent best seller.

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Shred Matrix: Newer multi-compound energy support formula

Shred Matrix is a moderately stimulating thermogenic formula powered by 150 mg of caffeine anhydrous along with a blend of several other caffeine sources such as guarana, green tea and yerba mate to help bump up the intensity and keep you humming in the gym. Also included are several support herbs including the adaptogen eleuthero (ginseng) to help enhance stamina, cayenne to help with utilization of the botanicals and yohimbe. This formula also utilizes several other support compounds including alpha lipoic acid, chromium, corosolic acid, glucomannan, along with 5-HTP (from Grifonnia siplicofolia) and Panax Ginseng. Although a fairly recent addition to this category, Shred Matrix has delivered enough energy support to warrant its fifth place finish based on sales volume since its inception.

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Take Off: Unique tablet form to boost your workouts

This versatile energy booster can be taken 1 or 2 tablets at a time for just the right amount of stimulation, making it a go-to product for any occasion that might benefit from a little boost. Take-Off is a high-quality pre-workout (or anytime) energy and endurance supplement that is powered by a potent stimulant blend including (per 2 tablet serving) 200 mg of caffeine from guarana seed and green tea, along with 18 mg of synephrine and 250 mg of the neuro-boosting amino acid L-tyrosine. To help enhance endurance, it contains a blend of 3 different types of ginseng, as well as other key support herbs. For those looking for an alternative to powder to get you going before a workout or want an easy-to-use formula as a pick me up throughout the day, it would seem that the innovators at MHP have you covered with their potent energy booster, appropriately called, Take Off!

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NytroWhey® Ultra Elite™ : Switch on your ultimate growth potential with bodybuilding’s premier super-protein!

The overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to NytroWhey® Ultra Elite™ has simply been unprecedented in scope, as athletes have reported NytroWhey-driven size and strength increases and offered ecstatic praise for NytroWhey Ultra Elite’s breakthrough new matrix of muscle-growth agents. These proteins, formulated by Glanbia® Nutrition, the USA’s foremost protein manufacturer, are far and away the most potent and powerful amino sources ever incorporated in an ultra-premium protein powder.

This stunning new development in cutting-edge protein technology begins with a new ultra growth-factor-rich Cross Flow Microfiltration (CFM) Whey Protein Isolate that provides maximum bioavailability and spurs elevated blood amino acid levels for hours. NytroWhey Ultra Elite also contains TherMAX® Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate, a premium, ultra-rapid action WPH designed to flood aminos into the bloodstream immediately upon ingestion. These two advanced proteins are unprecedented in their anabolic action, a level of mass-building power that is increased still further with a third component. Leuvon™ 590 Cross Flow Nanofiltration (CFN™) Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate is fortified with an advanced Leucine-Bound Leucine Peptide (LBLP) essential to switching on anabolism. Leucine directly activates a critical compound in muscle that functions like a molecular switch to turn on the protein synthesis machinery in muscle. And NytroWhey Ultra Elite contains up to four times the leucine found in other whey protein products.

The final heralded accomplishment is the flavor system. The NytroWhey line has always been famous for its rich and delicious flavor. This time, if sensational consumer response is an accurate indicator, we’ve really outdone ourselves with NytroWhey Ultra Elite. In fact, given the tremendous amount of positive feedback we’ve been getting, it would appear that NytroWhey Ultra Elite will be dominating the Premium Proteins category for a long time!

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Vectron®: The world’s first clinically validated fat-loss protein

It’s a rare product that can offer a benefit virtually unique to the supplement marketplace. But that’s the defining characteristic of Vectron®, the first supplemental protein designed to help athletes get truly ripped while preserving lean muscle. Vectron contains an elite fractionated protein complex called Prolibra®, a specialized bioactive peptide matrix along with a special whey mineral complex designed to precisely target essential mechanisms of body transformation.

The hard clinical evidence is extraordinary. In an independent, randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical trial published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, subjects taking Prolibra® retained twice as much lean muscle while at the same time experienced 79% fat-loss compared to the control group at 51% fat loss. Prolibra’s power in promoting lean mass retention is critical for any diet or exercise program because muscle is more metabolically active and may improve calorie expenditure, thus supporting further weight loss. No other protein complex has ever been clinically shown to achieve this type of body composition improvement in a 12-week period (not to mention at such a modest daily dose of only 24.4 grams per day). Additionally, Prolibra® appears to help maintain a healthy glycemic response by reducing post-prandial glycemia.

Because Prolibra® is sourced from Glanbia®, the USA’s foremost producer of elite protein content and a world leader in protein flavoring technologies, Vectron is also a light, luscious, finely textured treat. With its gourmet, milk-shake flavor and remarkable, clinically validated benefits, Vectron is well established as the #2 overall best seller in this most competitive of product categories.

Also available in a 3 lb container.

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100% Gold Standard Whey: Broad spectrum whey content, with Aminogen®

100% Gold Standard Whey from Optimum Nutrition is a fine example of a product designed to do one thing and do it well. Here the emphasis is on a broad spectrum of rapid- to extended-action whey content, with reduced fat, cholesterol, lactose and carbohydrates. The whey protein blend contains whey protein isolates, ion-exchange whey isolates, whey protein concentrate, and HydroWhey hydrolyzed whey protein isolates. While some bodybuilders are suspicious of ion-exchange proteins or concentrates of any sort, there can be little doubt that 100% Gold Standard Whey has earned many satisfied customers over the years. The addition of an Aminogen® enzyme blend to facilitate protein digestion enhances its appeal. Optimum Nutrition’s flagship protein is firmly entrenched in the number 3 position among our best sellers.

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NytroWhey®: Bodybuilding’s original 100% pure whey isolate

NytroWhey is the ultra-premium whey isolate that revolutionized the protein category nearly a decade ago. It was one of the very first to utilize advanced precision manufactured Ultra Micro-Filtration and has been continuously upgraded over the years to maintain its status of bodybuilding’s ultimate protein in terms of purity and bioavailability. Because it’s the highest quality isolate available, NytroWhey yields an unprecedented nutrient infusion of aminos and other microfractions needed for mass growth support. For the most advanced, muscle-building super protein product on the market today, go with NytroWhey Ultra Elite, but for pure and potent 100% whey protein isolate, nothing beats NytroWhey original. For your convenience, this delicious physique enhancer is available in two sizes: the classic 2 lb or the econo-size 4 lb container. A new money- saving econo-container and an elite grade of WPI — there’s never been a better time to try the original —NytroWhey!

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Syntha-6: Sustained release protein powder

With an impressive list of research-supported mass and workout enhancement benefits along with stellar user reviews, it seemed inevitable this popular amino acid would establish itThe most well established fact in bodybuilding is that to get results, you need protein in large amounts, and continuously, in order to stave off muscle catabolism. Syntha-6 is a purported sustained release daytime formula designed to provide a protein infusion over an extended period of time. This favorite among hardcore BSN fans contains a blend of ultra-filtered protein concentrate, caseins, micro-filtered whey isolate, egg albumen and calcium caseinate totaling 22 grams. MCT powder is added for 6 grams of fat along with 5 grams of fiber and 15 grams of carbohydrates. In addition the formula is fortified with BCAAs for improved nitrogen balance and glutamine peptides to assist recovery and help boost the immune system. Syntha-6 also stands out for its taste and texture, adding to its popularity with bodybuilders. Altogether, this BSN product is a quality protein formula that is deserving of making the best seller list in this category.

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MyoFusion: Quality protein blend with enhanced absorption

Gaspari’s take on protein has a sharp focus on absorbability, which makes sense because if it isn’t absorbed, it isn’t utilized. MyoFusion starts with a quality protein blend (cross-flow, cold infused whey concentrate, cross-flow, cold infused microfiltered whey isolate and egg albumin) and then adds lactose and protease enzymes for improved digestion, absorbablility and protein uptake. A fair amount of CLA and flaxseed are also included, as well as a glucose polymer complex to provide fiber and dispersion of nutrients for improved texture and flavor. MyoFusion is scientifically designed to support a purported quick and complete uptake of amino acids, which this quality protein blend and digestive enzyme matrix combination should have no problem accomplishing. To top it off, MyoFusion has no added sugar or aspartame. This popular formulation is a solid choice for use throughout the day to keep muscles primed with growth promoting nutrients.

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Supreme Protein®: A delicious new Chocolate Peanut Butter Wafer Crunch flavor joins the lineup of the long-established category leader

With its peerless combination of ultra-high-quality protein blend and out-of-this-world taste, Supreme Protein® is the rarest of sports nutrition products — a nutritional supplement that appeals equally to hardcore bodybuilders and fitness conscious people of all types. For bodybuilders, Supreme Protein® is absolutely essential in bridging the gaps between major meals with a tasty and protein-packed snack that supports muscle and performance. For everyone else, Supreme Protein® is an invaluable alternative to calorie-laden, nutrition-devoid snacks that lead inevitably to energy crashes and excess fat.

And now, the enormous flavor variety of the Supreme Protein® line has been expanded once again with yet another unique taste sensation. The new Chocolate Peanut Butter WAFER CRUNCH is being touted as possibly their best flavor yet! And that’s saying a mouthful! It was created by the company’s elite food technologists, who developed a new way of interspersing the premium protein within the layers, with the result being an amazing taste sensation. It’s a superb addition to a great brand that includes Caramel Nut Chocolate, Peanut Butter Crunch, Cookies n Cream, Rocky Road Brownie, Peanut Butter Pretzel Twist, Chocolate Caramel Cookie Crunch and Peanut Butter & Jelly.

This ultimate functional food also contains the highest quality protein profile available in bar form, powered by premium amino-rich whey isolate as the primary source. In other words, each bar delivers more pure muscle-building protein per serving than most protein powders — period! It’s no wonder then that Supreme Protein® has earned an unprecedented number of coveted awards from the industry’s top bodybuilding publications, mega-retailers like GNC and other retail associations across the country.

With its eight gourmet flavors and its growth-factor-rich anabolic advantages, Supreme Protein® is an award-winning juggernaut among protein bars and an incredible choice for those looking for a powerful assist in their weight training and athletic pursuits. Temptation has never tasted so great ... and been so good for you!

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Zero Impact: Take charge with this higher-calorie protein bar

As always, we feel compelled to state that the sheer precipitous fall-off in protein quality and taste between the #1 bar in this category and the others is still somewhat steep. The truth is, the protein bar category as a whole has made some improvements in recent years (especially with regard to taste), but overall Supreme Protein® is still miles ahead. However, VPX’s Zero Impact has its commendable qualities. With 440 calories per bar, VPX’s Zero Impact is built specifically for hard-training athletes and bodybuilders who need critical calorie infusions during the day.

Zero Impact’s formula is built around 30 grams of protein, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of fat, providing a slew of raw materials for post-training support. The proprietary protein matrix is a mix of milk protein isolate, whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate and micellar casein. Meanwhile, low-glycemic carbs are included to support a steady flow of longer-lasting energy, and the fats are derived from healthier sources such as almond butter, sunflower butter, conjugated linoleic acid and sesame oil extract. If you’re on a calorie-restricted diet, you’ll want to look elsewhere. But if you’re seeking more of a meal replacement rather than your typical protein bar to augment your daily intake, VPX’s Zero Impact can help in dramatic fashion.

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Promax: A tasty treat with a range of flavors

We were mildly surprised to find Promax as our number-3 seller primarily because its nutrient profile is lacking, in our opinion. But for a quick snack with a range of interesting flavors, they have proven to be a popular stalwart in the protein-bar category. The choices include Black Forest Cake, Lemon, Cookies ‘n’ Cream, Double Fudge Brownie, Honey Peanut, Rocky Road and Chocolate Mint, among others. The 20 grams of protein in each bar is a blend of whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate, glutamine and the branched-chain amino acids, while each bar also includes oat fiber, soy fiber, beet fiber and a selection of vitamins and minerals. While Promax bars admittedly aren’t the most impressive option nutritionally in the category, they do have decent taste (high-sugar content not withstanding).

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Oh Yeah!: Protein bar with notable sweetness and texture

The Oh Yeah bar has remained popular in this category, primarily because of its taste. Part of this is due to the fact it contains a significant dose of low-quality hydrolyzed gelatin as part of its protein profile, which can improve flavor but adds little to the benefit side of the equation. On the other hand, Oh Yeah still does contain some higher-grade proteins in its blend such as soy isolate, whey isolate and milk isolate, along with milk concentrate and calcium caseinate. They also contain natural essential fats that can help add to the texture and taste. It can be argued that the Oh Yeah bar brand seems to be more of a treat than a serious nutritional supplement but there is no arguing their popularity among both athletes and “civilians” alike.

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Nitro-Tech Hardcore: Amino-rich bar with SynthaPro

MuscleTech ups the ante in this category by packing their NitroTech Hardcore bar with an array of added mass-building components. This recipe includes hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate, SynthaPro (subject to MuscleTech’s trademarked micronization processing), esterified leucine, an amino acid complex, additional casein, ALA, creatine monohydrate and glutamine peptides. The Hardcore bar also contains 30 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, 19 vitamins and minerals and 4 grams of fiber. Obviously NitroTech Hardcore is one of the few bars on the market that does deliver nutritional benefit beyond protein. A significant ingredient profile along with a taste that holds its own with most of the competition and you’ve got Nitro-Tech Hardcore, a customer favorite in this competitive category.

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Tri-O-Plex : All-natural food bars

Chef Jay’s Tri-O-Plex bars take a different approach to the protein bar market by providing a tasty and unique whole-grain recipe, contained in a dense, cakey texture that packs a load of fiber (6 grams) along with protein (30 grams) in each one. The emphasis is on whole-food ingredients like oat flour, whole grain rolled oats, raisins, honey, fruits and peanuts. Generally, these big bars might be considered more of a “workout support” or snack bar, but with a solid 30 grams of protein from soy isolate, whey isolate and milk protein isolate, it can still hold its own in a mass-building supplementation regimen as well. And with each flavor containing approximately 440 calories, 45 grams of carbohydrates and 15 grams of fat (mostly from canola oil), Chef Jay’s Tri-O-Plex Food bar is a good way to help energy levels, stave off hunger and fuel better workouts.

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NutriPure® Supreme: High-grade, cutting-edge ingredients puts this MRP at the top—again

If you’re looking for a meal replacement product that values high quality ingredients and overall effectiveness over marketing hype, ProSource’s NutriPure Supreme is your best choice. In fact, NutriPure goes above and beyond by offering a cutting-edge Super-High-Nutrient Repartitioning System. This proprietary complex is designed to deliver maximum results by blending advanced proteins, healthy fats, fiber and top-quality carbohydrates into one truly exceptional product.

NutriPure’s main focus is providing advanced proteins, including 42.5 grams of premium grades of cross-flow micro-ultra filtered whey isolate and micellar casein, plus whey hydrolysate subjected to an exceptionally high degree of hydrolysis. It’s important to note that the elite form of micellar casein protein found in NutriPure is quite rare in the MRP category, and is a prime example of how ProSource is fully dedicated to providing one of the best meal replacements in the industry. Bodybuilders and athletes alike will appreciate how this perfect mix of fast, medium, and slow- absorption proteins can fuel their muscles for hours. You simply cannot find a better infusion of protein from an MRP, period!

NutriPure also contains a unique Energizing Nutritional Matrix which helps support energy levels, enhance satiety and replenish glycogen. It’s not as carb-heavy as most brands, contains six grams of anabolic lipids from healthy sources such as CLA, flaxseed, high-oleic sunflower oil, as well as a full compliment of minerals, vitamins and a digestive enzyme blend.

NutriPure Supreme has risen to the top of the Best Sellers list because of its outstanding design, delicious taste, premium ingredients, excellent performance benefits, and best of all, customer satisfaction. This is a rock solid MRP any bodybuilder would be smart to include in their regimen.

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Macrobolic: High quality combination of good taste and fortified nutrition

The MRP category is surprisingly sparse when it comes to top-notch products. There are a few, like this one, but most fall too short in one area or another. To that end, MHP’s Macrobolic delivers, with a ratio of 45 percent protein, 35 percent carbohydrates and 20 percent fat. The protein matrix arguably leaves a little to be desired, lacking a higher quality version of whey, but if this product isn’t your main source of daily protein (and it shouldn’t be), it still contains a satisfactory 32-gram blend of soy protein isolate, calcium caseinate and whey protein concentrate.

Macrobolic also includes significant levels of the critical amino acids glutamine, arginine and the three branched-chains. As for carbs, the formula is low-glycemic in nature, derived from oats and barley. Maltodextrin would normally be considered a deficit to any formula, but the amount here is not significant and Macrobolic’s carb matrix is overall more complex and slow-absorbing than is typical for this category. Essential fatty acids from key sources like borage oil, flaxseeds and evening primrose oil, as well as MCT’s (medium chain triglycerides), CLA and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, help round out the blend. Overall, Macrobolic MRP shows a considerable amount of forethought with regard to its quality protein matrix and natural carb complex, both formulated for intended sustained release, making it a strong — and flavorful — meal replacement option.

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Lean Body: Bodybuilding champion delivers with a solid MRP

Companies formulating the better MRP’s on the market are meticulous in what ingredients they include. Take Labrada’s Lean Body Meal Replacement Shake. It starts with 40 grams of protein, specifically a blend of cross flow whey protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, cross-flow micro-filtered whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate and glutamine peptides. Next is what the company terms the “EFA Plex,” a mix of sunflower oil, MCT oil (i.e., medium-chain triglycerides), flaxseed oil and borage oil, delivering a slew of “good” fats for health and exercise recovery. The more self-explanatory “Fiber Plex” is made up of polydextrose, fibersol 2 fiber, oat flour and rice bran. Add a range of vitamins and minerals, and former champion bodybuilder Lee Labrada’s Lean Body is truly a well-rounded meal replacement, further indicated by the fact that it’s our number-3 seller in the category.

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Myoplex Original: Convenient and economical original formula

Myoplex was one of the first meal replacements and remains one of the most popular for good reason: It contains a quality nutrient profile to support growth and performance. Myoplex is a tasty choice for everyday use to help keep a positive nitrogen balance or as a convenient after-workout drink. This trend-setting original formulation includes 42 grams of a protein blend of ion-exchanged whey protein concentrate and isolate, calcium caseinate and milk protein isolate, with only 2 grams of sugar. In addition, it is fortified with cell volumizing aminos, 3 grams of healthy fats (MCTs, sunflower oil), L-glutamine, taurine, 27 vitamins and minerals, and 23 grams of carbs (maltodextrin and some oat fiber content). Although a few newer, more advanced MRP formulations have surpassed this product in the last couple years, it is also true that Myoplex Original still delivers the goods well enough to be ranked as a top seller in this category.

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Lean Body Whole Food: Premium quality ratio of 45/40/15

Lean Body Whole Food is a quality formula with a 45/40/15 ratio of carbohydrates, protein and fat and very satisfying taste. The core of the recipe starts with an above average blend of 40 grams of protein sourced from whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate. The 35 grams of carbohydrates included are a bit higher than the average MRP but are derived from more preferable sources such as brown rice flour, hydrolyzed oat flour and rice bran to help bump the fiber up to 7 grams. It also contains a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals as well as essential fatty acids from safflower oil and FOS. As far as MRP’s go this favorite from Labrada is one of the best around, evidenced by its showing here in the best sellers section.

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MET-Rx Original: The meal replacement formula that started it all!

The original MRP, Met-Rx is still a very popular choice with athletes looking for mass-building support and a solid nutrient profile. In the years when athletes were just coming to understand the benefits of eating small meals throughout the day, Met-Rx’s pioneering formulation was invaluable in helping them meet their specialized dietary needs. Although no longer featuring the growth factor rich micellar casein that made it famous, Met-Rx contains 37 grams of a blend of milk and whey protein concentrate plus 25 essential vitamins and minerals and 20 grams of carbohydrates to support muscle glycogen and energy in a low fat formulation that still delivers good flavor. In addition, Met-Rx has improved this original formula by removing the hydrogenated fats and aspartame. It looks as if sometimes older is better, as is the case with this tried and true favorite.

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AndroTest® Extreme: The category leader, still unrivaled in potency and power

As long as the great majority of manufacturers keep playing the same game (citing clinical evidence of the T-boosting efficacy of protodioscin, then providing far too little of the actual ingredient in their formulas to have any beneficial effect), AndroTest Extreme will continue to be the industry gold standard among testosterone boosters. Indeed, until other manufacturers submit their products to brand-specific clinical testing to validate their T-boosting claims—the exact form of testing that AndroTest passed with superlative results — their claims will remain unfounded.

In the independent product specific trial conducted with AndroTest — not just an ingredient or two, but the whole formula — it was put through the paces, and emerged with statistically significant increases in free testosterone levels in the subjects who took it, up to 218% over baseline. In addition, statistically significant increases in total testosterone levels were also measured, with results as high as 275% over baseline. The fact such dramatic increases were observed is remarkable in itself — more so is the fact that those numbers were over baseline, and not in comparison to a placebo group.

AndroTest’s key ingredient is a specialized, highly bioactive form of standardized Tribulus from Bulgaria that yields a minimum of 40% protodioscin, which is up to 40 times more than that of other similar products. AndroTest Extreme incorporates this protodioscin content and amps its unprecedented T-boosting effectiveness up another notch with the inclusion of a specialized fenugreek extract standardized for 50% fenusides. Trade-named Testofen®, this extract has demonstrated its own anabolic support activity in another clinical study.

Because of its superior quality formula, clinical testing and natural approach to testosterone support, AndroTest Extreme is a clear-cut #1 Best Seller that has more than earned a spot in any serious trainer’s supplement arsenal.

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ZMA®: ProSource Brand ZMA T-booster contains 100% SNAC System ZMA, the world’s best

We hear a lot of athletes who ask, “Aren’t all ZMA formulas the same?” The answer is a resounding no. ProSource’s ZMA is an ultra-premium-grade complex that provides real results for those looking to increase testosterone, strength and vitality. This is evidenced by its status as the #2 seller in this always-competitive category. This complex of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B-6 has been shown in university research to provide significant gains in college athletes. ProSource ZMA is the same SNAC System formula used in that study. When it was time to add a maximally effective ZMA product to our ProSource line, we knew right where to go for the absolute-best, ultra-premium grade zinc-magnesium aspartate. Our best-selling ProSource ZMA product has been outpolling expensive mega-hyped brand-name mass builders in our ProSource polls for years. And we know why. It’s all about the SNAC. It’s important to note that many similar products out there are not the same studied SNAC System formula.

As if this isn’t enough, ZMA is also one of the most affordable T-boosters on the market. Though it doesn’t have the unprecedented T-boosting power of AndroTest Extreme, it does have a great price, proven performance results and premium quality ingredients so it’s no wonder ZMA holds strong in this category. It works perfectly as a stand-alone or can be incorporated into other supplementation regimens for added effect. Combat zinc and magnesium deficiencies, help boost testosterone levels and increase your strength and growth potential with this immensely popular anabolic agent.

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AndroTest®: The original, with the highest potency tribulus extract in the Industry

The original AndroTest was the first Tribulus product to show significant increases in free testosterone, up to 218% over baseline, as well as statistically significant increases in total testosterone, up to 275%, in an independent clinical study. And these results are actual percentage increases over BASELINE, not numbers compared to a placebo, with these levels staying well above baseline (after two weeks use) throughout the length of the study. These remarkable effects are due to the unprecedented standardized potency of 40% protodioscin found only in the AndroTest brand. Many choose this original formula AndroTest to support maintenance-level bodybuilding or core strength workouts while AndroTest Extreme is often used for a more hardcore regimen. Which ever you choose, you’re guaranteed to get the highest potency Tribulus in the industry and the most effective natural testosterone enhancer available.

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TribuTest®: Potent Tribulus terrestris extract for high-quality T-boosting power

When searching for a quality T-booster at an economical price it is highly recommended that it be an extract of Tribulus terrestris from Bulgaria, and, that it be a ProSource product to ensure optimum quality and efficacy. This is particularly important since there is such a wide disparity that exists among supplements in this category. Fortunately, ProSource TribuTest takes the guesswork out of the equation by providing a powerful and ultra-pure product that supplies 1000 mg of genuine Bulgarian Tribulus extract. Tribulus from Bulgaria has been documented to yield significantly higher potencies and powerful saponins not found in tribulus from other parts of the world. TribuTest is specially processed to yield a highly bioactive standardized extract (40% minimum steroidal saponins). The only tribulus products we’ve seen that offer higher value are the AndroTest formulations, which dominate this category, and for very good reason. For those

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T-Bomb II: Popular, multi-faceted T-boosting support

The best place to find an effective natural T-booster is right here in this section. MHP’s T-Bomb II has earned its standing as one of the best sellers thanks to a loyal following of bodybuilders and other athletes who continue to count on its wide-ranging combination of top-grade ingredients. Among them, T-Bomb II contains Tribulus terrestris (standardized at 15% protodioscin), fenugreek, red clover extract, Eurycoma longifolia (longjack), Avena sativa, Pygeum africanum, stinging nettle leaf, zinc and saw palmetto. Although the protodioscin content is on the light side, this is clearly a solid and comprehensive testosterone support formula. Not surprising, knowing it hails from the innovators at MHP, one of our industry’s most respected manufacturers.

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AndroCept®: High powered androgen receptor support

This highly popular and effective product burst on to the sports supplement scene a half dozen years ago offering bodybuilders and athletes one of the most novel and productive ways to boost testosterone. AndroCept uses a special form of L-carnitine, which promotes increased uptake of testosterone that, in turn, helps promote enhanced mass building. In a major university study, L-carnitine L-tartrate was found to be effective in promoting increased androgen receptor levels, thereby increasing testosterone available for anabolism. And AndroCept utilizes the exact form and dosage of LCLT that was found effective in this study. Because of its unique action, and because it does not increase testosterone itself, AndroCept is an excellent compliment to one of the high-quality T-boosters in this section. The one-of-a-kind and highly beneficial mechanism from which AndroCept works, clearly earns it one of the highest ratings of any product in this category.

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AlphaFury® : Breakthrough pump catalyst radically outperforms the competition

If you’re among the multitudes of hardcore bodybuilders who have been enjoying the enormous muscle pumps and tremendous workout performance edge afforded by AlphaFury, the most dramatic leap forward in pre-workout science in recent years, then you know what all the excitement’s about. In sharp contrast to the hordes of copycat arginine-based pump complexes out there, AlphaFury stands out by virtue of a unique and powerful new technology designed to achieve an unprecedented vasodilatory effect.

AlphaFury’s primary active ingredient is the advanced new vasodilation catalyst GlycoCarn® (glycine propionyl-L-carnitine, or GPLC). This patented, biochemically modified compound has been extensively researched for performance-enhancing benefits and has been linked in scientific studies to the promotion of a number of critical exercise benefits as a result of the massively increased vasodilation it causes. Specifically, these benefits include improved muscle pumps and performance, enhanced recovery support, and added energy for workouts. GlycoCarn® also has strong antioxidant benefits, and is active in the body for extended periods for improved athletic performance. AlphaFury also addresses athletic performance and endurance with beta alanine for enhanced stamina, waxy maize carbs to enhance insulin boost and fuel for your workout, and a natural stimulant/alertness agent for intensity and focus support. These highly synergistic mechanisms of action combine to facilitate a whole new level of workout performance and productivity.

As usual, BioQuest’s superior research and development efforts have caught much of the rest of the industry napping, so there are virtually no products in the Pre-Workout category that contain even an approximation of AlphaFury’s mechanism of action, let alone its power and potency. At the present time, AlphaFury seems destined for a long stay in the winner’s circle!

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1.M.R: Full compliment of key pre-workout ingredients

Fairly new to the market, 1.M.R has been gaining in popularity primarily because it contains a comprehensive list of ingredients that should cover most moderate to heavy duty training sessions. Designed to help support vascularity, strength and pumps via a blend of botanical stimulants, aminos and creatine, this pre-workout product contains a 5,558 mg blend that includes L-arginine alpha ketogluterate, beta-alanine, L-taurine and creatine monohydrate (the preferred form shown most effective in clinical studies) to help enhance nitric oxide production, increase anaerobic muscle performance and help to expand overall volume. 1.M.R is further enhanced with the n-acetyl form of L-tyrosine and several sources of caffeine, including guarana and yerba mate to help increase energy and drive, along with a host of other herbs (including the effective enhancer and adaptagen, ginseng) to help fuel exercise performance. In addition, L-leucine is included for further anti-catabolic as well as muscle synthesis support. L-leucine has been recognized for several years now as one of the most important anabolic aminos, with a growing body of clinical research to validate its mass building effects. Unusual for this category, BPI also includes a natural antioxidant blend comprised of vitamin C along with acai berry and red wine extract, two botanicals shown to have high ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity). 1.M.R, “One More Rep” would seem to be an appropriate moniker as this new workout enhancer should sufficiently push you towards that goal.

1.M.R is available in powder and convenient, easy-to-swallow coated tablets.

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Super Pump Max: Potent new addition to the Super Pump brand

The criteria for a product’s success in this incredibly competitive Pre-Workout category is determined to a great degree by the entry’s ingredient potency and muscle pump facilitation, two areas where Gaspari Nutrition excels. Super Pump Max’s concentrated formula contains crucial muscle support compounds including L-leucine, L-citrulline, L-ornithine-L-aspartate, taurine as well as ATP and endurance-enhancing ingredients. Gaspari’s intention with this new version of their old favorite was to tweak the formulation with scientifically backed dosing shown to help improve performance and assist recovery by helping to enhance endurance capacity, reduce muscle soreness and fatigue and ramp up nitric oxide production for an even higher level of vasodilation than the previous Super Pump versions. As we’ve come to expect, Gaspari has taken yet another solid step forward in their continuing endeavor to ramp up their popular Super Pump franchise.

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N.O. Xplode 2.0: Long established category leader

This customer favorite from BSN has helped myriads of athletes achieve solid results from their training sessions with a rounded mix of muscle pump facilitators and growth enhancement compounds. N.O. Xplode is designed with a proprietary blend that includes nitric-oxide support agents such as L-arginine AKG, L-citruline malate, rutacarpine, L-citruline AKG and L-histidine AKG, among others. And for everything it does contain, there’s one key ingredient it does not: N.O. Xplode has zero sugar, making it ideal for those on restricted, low-carb, low-calorie diets. In addition, the BSN formulators loaded N.O. Xplode with an array of other valued pre-workout compounds such as L-tyrosine, vinpocetine, caffeine and a blend of electrolytes to help elevate your training sessions. Even though this critical category has recently seen stunning new innovations enter the fray, N.O. Xplode 2.0 continues to be firmly entrenched as a popular, top-tier pre-workout workhorse.

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FusionForce: Comprehensive, multi-functional pre-workout powerhouseo

FusionForce has had amazing success in this category, and for good reason: its formula addresses every physiological action an athlete could possibly want for an ultra-intense workout. This powerhouse is precision engineered to provide extreme anabolism and high intensity energy to help you power through the ultimate workout. It contains a potent complex composed of a precise ratio of nitric oxide-supporting L-arginine, L-arginine-AKG, and citrulline malate, plus a potent dose of creatine monohydrate, as well as high-glycemic carbs for insulin potentiation support. FusionForce continues to address athletic performance with the inclusion of beta alanine, BCAAs and N-acetyl-L-glutamine. Finally, it provides key energy support by way of a matrix of potent stimulants that includes green tea extract, L-tyrosine and glucuronolactone. FusionForce distinguishes itself from so many other products in this category in that it is truly an “all-in-one” workout optimizer that delivers its key ingredients at super high potencies.

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NO Shotgun: NO support with 20 g of protein and BCAA peptides

This vasodilation and performance enhancer uses a blend of key ingredients along with a purported nutrient delivery system to help support muscle pumps. High potencies of creatine and NO support ingredients, along with a decent potency of beta alanine highlight this favorite from the reputable VPX manufacturer. Significant amounts of BCAAs are also included along with caffeine and tyrosine for energy and focus enhancement, along with other key compounds to help assist with mass growth. And unusual for a pre-workout formula (although a thoughtful addition), 20 grams of protein including glutamine peptides, BCAA peptides, anabolic protein fractions, fractionated protein peptides and essential amino acids in the form of casein hydrolysates, whey hydrolysates and whey protein isolate top off the list. NO Shotgun has earned its place as the #6 best seller here at ProSource because of a unique ingredient profile that has found a loyal following.

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MyoZene®: The best-selling phenomenon in both Post-Workout and Mass-Builders categories!

Now that companies everywhere are trying to capitalize on the ultra-rapid-action protein hydrolysate technology that BioQuest virtually invented with its flagship MyoZene post-workout formulation, they’re finding that it’s a daunting task to even approach the industry leader’s power, potency, and speed of action. Indeed, lacking BioQuest’s rigorous processing standards and commitment to excellence, they’ll almost certainly never catch up. Sometimes you just can’t beat the original.

MyoZene is powered by an advanced protein source that’s put through an extensive hydrolysis process, enabling it to speed to muscles for rapid muscle protein synthesis. To augment this anabolic cascade, MyoZene is formulated with a precise and highly potent blend of CreaPure®, L-Leucine, and high glycemic carbohydrate, which enhances the output of insulin.

A study presented at a high-profile conference of the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine scientifically validates this formulation’s remarkable benefits. The subjects were experienced weightlifters who underwent upper-and lower-body strength testing and body composition analysis, followed by a six-day-per-week split-body-part exercise routine for a month. Within the test’s time frame (one month), the MyoZene-receiving subjects experienced gains of 24% in strength/muscular endurance at the mid-study point and 32% at the end of the study. The strength increases demonstrated with MyoZene extend well beyond what has been observed with any other supplement of its kind (including high-dose creatine-based supplements).

These study results have been echoed by reports from countless satisfied bodybuilders whose glowing praise has been passed on from gym to gym and athletic forum to athletic forum, making MyoZene not just the leader in overall quality but the runaway leader in sales here at ProSource as well, a situation we don’t expect to change any time soon.

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Dark Matter: Fast-acting protein hydrolysate/insulinogenic

The formulators at MHP are respected throughout the industry for providing well-thought-out, quality products and for this one they set out to create an effective combination of protein, a multi-phase creatine complex and an insulin support complex to enhance amino acid, creatine and glutamine transport. The cornerstone of Dark Matter is a protein source consisting of an amino acid matrix fine-tuned for fast intestinal uptake. Specifically, Dark Matter utilizes a matrix of free amino acids and short-peptide chains including a specialized dipeptide containing leucine and alanine. It then enhances the process by helping to trigger a spike in insulin levels via a tri-polymer carbohydrate matrix comprised of a low-viscosity, high-molecular-weight, osmotic waxy maize starch. Waxy maize is a starch derived from corn with a high content of a particle starch called amylopectin. It’s essentially a very long string of glucose molecules bound together in a branching pattern. This high- glycemic index carbohydrate source for athletes has a slow “time-released” glucose profile and low insulin impact to avoid the spike and crash phenomena and extend maintenance of blood glucose. This result has been associated with greater fat breakdown during exercise and recovery as indicated by significantly increased blood fatty acids and glycerol levels. Clearly, this is a desirable outcome for hard-training athletes. As always, MHP’s attention to detail is praiseworthy and their 2nd place showing here is well earned.

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After-Mass: Pioneering post workout formula with fast-acting whey hydrolysate

This remarkable, Top-3 post-workout formula has survived the test of time, simply because—it works! Long before competing manufacturers began touting the combination of hydrolyzed proteins and high glycemic carbs as the hottest mass-gaining concept in bodybuilding, the power of After-Mass was already at work helping to promote serious gains through its advanced matrix of ultra fast hydrolyzed protein, high-glycemic carbs and 12.26 grams of powerful anabolic/anti-catabolic aminos. This powerful combination is ideal for shutting down catabolism, jump-starting protein synthesis and initiating recovery and repair in the short mass-building window after a workout. This advanced formulation also takes the concept one step further by including slower release proteins and low glycemic carbs to cover both ends of the spectrum. As a result, After-Mass continues to be one of the most powerful post-workout maximizers available and a perennial best seller in this increasingly important category.

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NO Synthesize: Stimulant-free creatine, BCAA and NO complex

VPX has had a very good track record of offering quality formulas that deliver solid results, and this entry is no different. NO Synthsize is a stimulant-free intra- and post-workout formula that contains hydrolyzed whey, hydrolyzed casein, a whey isolate complex, 4 grams of growth enhancing protein fractions along with all 8 EAA’s (Essential Amino Acids) including the BCAA’s to help support nitrogen retention and protein synthesis. In addition it contains insulin secretion compounds that may help to drive muscle growth even further. NO Synthesize contains no sugar, zero fat, no stimulants and can be taken anytime including before bedtime. It also includes substantial amounts of creatine (di-Na creatine phosphate tetrahydrate and creatine phosphate), arginine and beta-alanine. Although some bodybuilders may be turned off by the lack of carbohydrates in this formulation, NO Synthsize remains a powerful post-workout tool for many.

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Xtend: Standard BCAA recovery formula

Extensive scientific study and innumerable positive bodybuilding reviews leave little doubt that one of the most important supplements for recovery and muscle protection is BCAAs. So it’s not surprising that Scivation’s BCAA formula has been one of our better sellers in this category. Xtend BCAA formula uses the preferred 2:1:1 ratio of leucine, isoleucine and valine, along with the essential amino acid glutamine to help support growth as well as help improve recovery. It “extends” this ingredient profile with the addition of citrulline malate. Altogether, this is a rather sparse formula and would suffice for bodybuilders looking for post- and pre-workout assistance to complement other supplements such as creatine, beta alanine and whey isolate protein. Having said that, Xtend serves a real need for those athletes who want to keep their supplement regimen simple and straightforward, while at the same time not compromising quality.

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Anabolic Halo Hardcore Pro Series: Revised version of the original formula

Anabolic Halo was introduced a few years ago and immediately embraced by the bodybuilding community for its mass enhancement and recovery benefits. MuscleTech’s newer Anabolic Halo Pro Series is a revised version of that original that includes a complex of carbohydrates, along with some creatine, aminos, phosphates and other support factors, comprising an impressive 7 new blends. Each one-scoop serving provides 17 grams of carbs from maltodextrin and dextrose to help support glycogen replenishment and exercise. The remaining nearly 4-gram blend (reduced from the 5.7-gram blend in the previous version) includes such essentials as creatine monohydrate, l-carnitine l-tartrate, BCAA’s, L-glutamine, L-arginine and other key amino acids to help support recovery. Anabolic Halo Pro Series also contains key vitamins and minerals and only 4 grams of sugar. For some athletes, the one scoop serving may be a little light in potency but the three-scoop maximum can make up for that.

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Extra Strength Joint Command®: Bodybuilding’s most comprehensive joint formula

You would think, with all of the exciting new research being carried out in the area of joint support and repair, that new updated joint formulas would be appearing regularly. Sadly, this seems not to be the case, as most manufacturers seem content to stand pat with glucosamine/chondroitin combinations that have been available for years now. Here at ProSource, however, we’re not prepared to rest on our laurels. Hence, the appearance of Extra Strength Joint Command, the most comprehensive and genuinely cutting-edge product to debut in this category since original Joint Command several years ago.

With the addition of a number of new clinically tested joint-support technologies to an already unparalleled complex of joint-supportive agents, ProSource's Extra Strength Joint Command is now even more superior to competing products in providing the most advanced and complete protection for joints, cartilage, and tendons. This new Extra Strength formulation includes ultra-potent HyaMax™, a natural, standardized hyaluronic acid that possesses a unique water retaining action to help highly active joints stay healthy. Additionally, Meriva® is an advanced phytosome technology that enhances the bioavailability and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin. Rounding out the new additions, 5-LOXIN® contains AKBA, which helps inhibit 5-lipoxygenase, the compound responsible for the conversion of arachidonic acid into pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Of course, new Extra Strength Joint Command also contains the key compounds present in the original Joint Command, including pure, stabilized, 98% absorbable glucosamine sulfate paired in precise ratio with chondroitin sulfate, plus MSM and UC Type II collagen, compounds linked to anti-inflammatory action, flexibility support, and overall joint health. The result is a massively synergistic, multiple-pathway powerhouse of connective tissue nutrition and support that has swiftly assumed what is sure to be a long-standing #1 ranking atop the best-sellers list in this category.

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Ultra Cissus: Versatile pure and potent “super nutrient”

Cissus quadrangularis is one of those rare compounds that continue to amaze the scientific community with its many key benefits. The impact of Cissus is wide ranging, but of special interest to athletes is its potential as a diet support and anti-inflammatory aid, and in this case, its key support of joint health and function, including helping maintain connective tissue health, especially tendons.

With regard to its joint support efficacy, research suggests that the use of Cissus quadrangularis may increase the body’s collagen turnover rate. Collagen, a fibrous protein that makes up about 25% of your body, connects bone, muscle, tendons, and ligaments. Without collagen your body would literally fall to pieces. Since training tears your body down, collagen is needed for tissue repair. An increased amount of available collagen will quicken the process of recovery, whether you’re recovering from a workout or recovering from an injury. That means less time sidelined with sore or injured muscles! CQ may also reduce the amount of oxidative stress, or free radical damage, your body experiences.

Because its popularity is growing, purity and potency can be easily compromised. ProSource, wary of this fact, only uses Cissus standardized for high active content representing one of the purest and most bioactive forms available. In fact, ProSource Ultra Cissus contains 750 milligrams of a high-grade extract of Cissus quadrangularis standardized at 10% steroidal glycosides. This represents the highest quality material industry-wide. For those seeking additional joint protection, ProSource’s Ultra Cissus will help keep you training hard and healthy in the iron game.

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Omega-1250: Super potent form of Omega-3’s offer key support for joints

In addition to the cardiovascular, skin and mass-support benefits rendered by Omega-3 fatty acids, their remarkable inflammation-reducing properties has landed Omega-1250 squarely in the top three best-sellers of the joint health category. ProSource’s Omega-1250 is fortified with a higher amount of essential fatty acids than most any other brand, with 300 mg of DHA and 450 mg of EPA per softgel, which makes it one of the top bodybuilding choices for joint support and overall health. Couple that with Omega’s support of muscle tissue recovery, good cholesterol levels, and the immune system, and there’s little doubt as to why Omega-1250 is as popular as ever among athletes interested in performance, recovery and health. Clearly, there’s no question that Omega-3’s should be an essential addition to your regimen and that Omega-1250 offers the best our industry has to offer.

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Ultra Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Powerful joint support combination

The grueling physical demands athletes and active individuals place on their joints is bound to sooner or later compromise performance. This is where proper supplementation can make a world of difference. Both glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin are widely deemed essential support compounds for proper joint health. In fact, glucosamine sulfate is one of very few ingredients known with the clinical research to support that assertion, as studies show it can actually help reduce cartilage breakdown. ProSource Ultra Glucosamine and Chondroitin contains pure, stabilized and 98% absorbable glucosamine sulfate—the same form cited in the numerous conclusive studies. Chondroitin might be considered the other side of the coin because it is a type of glycosaminoglycan particularly rich in sulfur. These two powerful compounds work synergistically to provide remarkable joint support. ProSource Ultra Glucosamine and Chondroitin represents the purest, most bioavailable forms that are considered by many experts to be the most respected one-two punch for joint support, period.

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Animal Flex: Multi-ingredient formula in single-serving packets

Your muscles push iron in the gym, but it’s your joints that provide mobility to achieve a smooth range of motion. Universal Nutrition’s Animal Flex is designed to provide joint support for bodybuilders and others with their popular line of individually packeted “Animal” bodybuilding supplements. These convenient packets not only include Universal’s patented CMO ingredient, Animal Flex also contains glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and MSM, which are, or should be, part of any quality joint support product. On the other hand, it also contains ingredients that are less present in most similar formulas, such as flaxseed oil, hyaluronic acid and a matrix of botanicals (turmeric extract, ginger root, boswellia, quercitin, and bromelain). Like the other products in this popular line from Universal, Animal Flex delivers a complex formula in a simple single-packet approach, which has earned it a solid customer base and best seller status in this category.

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Super Cissus RX: Upgraded from the original

Over the last couple years, the herb Cissus quadrangularis has grown increasingly popular in the science and supplement world due to recent discoveries of numerous beneficial properties, in particular as a joint supportive compound. As a result, some of the industry’s more quality-based manufacturer’s have recognized its value and made it available to the market. USP Labs Super Cissus is an improved version of their original formula that now includes an amped up dosage of 800 milligrams of Cissus. Although the Super Cissus label does not specify a standardization level for the active ingredients, like previous versions or some other cissus-based brands, customer feedback has been strong enough for it to be one of the top sellers in the Joint Support category.

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Up Your Mass: Packed with quality calories, proteins and carbs

For all but the very fortunate mesomorphs, gaining quality weight can be a difficult proposition. Among weight gainer formulations, Up Your Mass has emerged as a best seller due to its well-designed formula and impressive taste that makes this mealtime replacement a breeze to incorporate into any high-calorie diet. Up Your Mass contains a protein matrix of whey concentrate, soy protein isolate and casein in a proprietary Probolic-SR formulation that provides essential aminos and other nutrients to the muscles quickly, while also ensuring that nutrients are still being provided hours after using Up Your Mass, so you get an extended infusion of protein.

In addition, Up Your Mass contains a complex of low-glycemic carbs, including barley, oats and oat fiber, which is a large reason for this product’s success. Instead of empty sugars that shoot through your system and wreak havoc on your insulin levels, these low-glycemic carbohydrates assimilate at a steady rate so that they offer your body long-term value. The inclusion of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) along with glutamine ensure that hard-gainers get a large portion of essential fatty acids and further mass gain and recovery support as well.

For many so-called hardgainer bodybuilders, packing on new mass often means developing and feeding an insatiable appetite for food of any type, just to keep up with a racing metabolism. Luckily for those in this group, however, there are products like Up Your Mass to help the cause. And the fact that Up Your Mass offers five delicious flavors further reinforces its position at #1 in this category.

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True Mass: Solid and popular weight gainer

For a hard-gainer, or anyone looking to pack on some serious size, it’s all about increased caloric intake, and quality calories in particular. True Mass from BSN has been a customer favorite for some time now, specifically because it delivers on that concept with 630 calories per serving. This high-quality formula of sustained protein, complex carbohydrates and good amounts of fiber consists mainly of whey concentrate, balanced with microfiltered whey isolate and caseinates that amount to a sizeable 46 grams of total protein content. A formidable quantity of good protein is the backbone of any weight gain formula and True Mass has that area covered nicely. Adding to that are the key mass support compounds glutamine, glutamine peptides, and BCAAs. True Mass also contains maltodextrin and polydextrose, a long-chain sugar molecule providing 6 grams of fiber. Also included are Aminogen® and papain to help enhance digestion. To round out this already comprehensive list are 17 grams of healthy fats, mostly from MCT and sunflower oil. BSN has a true winner in True Mass.

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Serious Mass: A 1,250-calorie per serving weight-gainer

Optimum Nutrition’s Serious Mass is an economical, high-calorie weight-gain powder clocking in at a whopping 1250 calories per 2 scoop serving. Primarily centered around a 252 gram dose of carbohydrates derived mostly from the complex carbohydrate maltodextrin, with additional support provided from the naturally occurring sugars found in the milk proteins. The second largest bulk of the calories are from the 50 gram protein blend that consists of whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, egg albumen and sweet dairy whey, which amounts to an average-quality protein profile. Serious Mass is also fortified with additional support compounds, such as a complete vitamin and mineral blend, along with some added creatine and L-glutamine, although, at only 1 gram and 500 milligrams, respectively, per serving, the dose isn’t quite enough to be efficacious. Overall, this super-high-calorie recipe has enough customer satisfaction to earn a solid position in this best sellers section.

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Cyto Gainer: A solid mix of proteins, carbs and vitamins

CytoSport has earned a solid following with their longtime brand of quality sports supplements, including this impressive weight-gainer. One of the key areas where CytoGainer differs from many of the others in this category is the use of a patented blend of branched and long-chained maltodextrin molecules with low dextrose equivalence. It’s further supplemented with a protein blend that offers a mixture of ion-exchanged whey hydrolysate and ultra filtered non-denatured whey concentrate. Other key ingredients include chromium nicotinate, creatine monohydrate and a long list of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B, copper gluconate, zinc oxide and antioxidants. Quality weight gainers can help make a real difference for anyone looking to pack on some serious mass. CytoGainer has certainly delivered on its promise enough to earn a position, as determined by our customers, as the #4 top seller in this category.

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Real Mass: High quality weight-gainer with added aminos, enzymes and fiber

Real Mass has consistently received a high ranking in this category due, not only to its delicious taste, but also to the fact that it contains an above average blend of protein (50 grams), consisting of cross-flow micro-filtrated whey isolate and whey concentrate, along with significant amounts of L-leucine to help support protein synthesis. It also provides a carbohydrate mix that includes palatinose, trehalose and fiborsol (a fiber glucose polymer complex). More additions abound such as the lipid CLA, flaxseed powder, an antioxidant blend of vitamins including A, C, E and beta-carotene, high amounts of fiber and a digestive enzyme complex including lactase and bromelain to further help boost this popular weight gain formula. Although the calorie amount per serving is about average at 620, those calories are above average in quality, which makes a real difference. Gaspari continues to show itself as a leader in the industry with Real Mass, another best seller in this category.

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Mass-Tech: Updated weight- gain formula with creatine, aminos and more

Every bodybuilder knows about MuscleTech, and the high-quality, science-based products they have contributed to our industry over the years. MassTech is a pretty good example of that, placing a very respectable number six in sales in this category. This high-calorie weight-gain formula delivers a solid nutrient profile to meet any hard gainers needs. MassTech supplies a quality protein blend (40 grams) of whey concentrate, ion-exchange whey isolate and calcium caseinate. The carbohydrates (a whopping 168 grams) are derived from maltodextrin, brown rice powder, wheat flour and oat fiber, which is a step up from the old formula, and a lot of the other weight gainers sold today. In addition to these macronutrients, there’s a blend of vitamins, minerals, aminos and herbs including creatine monohydrate, L-taurine, sunflower oil, flax seed oil, BCAA’s, L-glutamine and fenugreek extract, making this a better than average choice for the mass seeking individual.

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Super MegaMax®: Superior daily multiple built for those who demand performance

Forget about finding a daily multiple on store shelves. Those are made for the average person and we all know there is nothing average about the nutritional needs of the athlete. For a daily vitamin/mineral/antioxidant super multiple that is scientifically formulated specifically for the bodybuilder, those in the know turn to ProSource and Super MegaMax. This full spectrum, ultra potent complex provides the cutting-edge nutritional support that meets the needs of the most demanding pro athletes, as well as anyone who needs that extra fortification for their physical endeavors.

Super MegaMax contains everything you’d expect in a powerful multi, and more. The formulation is supercharged with a blend of B-Power Energy Factors that among other B vitamins contains an ultra-high amount of B12 — 100 times the potency compared to another leading brand — and superior antioxidant protection from lycopene, quercetin and N-acetyl-cysteine, calcium and CoQ10, compounds that have a synergistic cellular energy and free-radical protective effect that are normally not found in standard issue multiples. Its ultra-potency continues with a remarkable 20,000 IUs of beta carotene, 400 IUs of vitamin D and 200 mcg of chromium. It also has MSM and boron to help support healthy joints and an isomer blend of natural vitamin E, shown to be many times more powerful than synthetic forms.

Quality, potency and bioavailability are what matters most for every sports supplement you take and the Vitamins/Minerals category is no exception. With ProSource's number-one selling Super MegaMax you can train hard with the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have augmented your system with the nutrients it needs to respond, recover and grow.

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Vital Men’s: A wide array of important nutrients geared toward the active man

Since its first introduction a couple of years ago, Vital Men’s has been surging up the best-seller ranks as more and more athletes experience the vitality, vigor, and overall wellness afforded by Vital Men’s precise ratios of critical nutrients. Created with the active man in mind and manufactured to the highest industry standards to attain optimum bioavailability, ProSource’s Vital Men’s contains impactful dosages of 23 vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, D, E, K, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, plus calcium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese and chromium, among others.

But Vital Men’s doesn’t stop there, with fundamental male-health-oriented additions such as saw palmetto and nettle root for prostate support, plus raw oyster extract for its role in support of sexual function. Saw palmetto, in particular, has been linked in ongoing scientific investigation to a capacity for binding dihydrotestosterone (DHT) to androgen receptors by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone into DHT. This formula also contains Korean ginseng as a focus and cognition enhancer, as well as PABA (para aminobenzoic acid) as a norepinephrine potentiating cognition and stamina enhancer. Odorless garlic and alpha lipoic acid are incorporated for their powerful free-radical-scavenging action. Lycopene has great potential as a cholesterol regulator, due to its ability to prevent oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL).

A lean physique and peak performance arise from a solid bedrock of good health. ProSource's Vital Men’s contains all the key support factors you need to lay that groundwork, making it a perfect complement to an energetic, high-performance lifestyle.

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Animal Pak: Comprehensive daily multiple in convenient pak format

Universal’s Animal Pak brand is one of the most well-recognized brands in bodybuilding circles, and many athletes have sworn by its familiar packets of colorful pills for years. Animal Pak has a full matrix of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, including vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, thiamin, niacin, folic acid, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, potassium and more. Other key ingredients include a blend of 12 aminos as well as pyridoxine-AKG, Siberian and Oriental ginsengs, alpha lipoic acid, phosphatidylcholine, an essential fatty acid complex, and digestive enzymes. Each container has 44 packets, or about a month-and-a-half supply. With Animal Pak in your supplemental arsenal, you can be confident that you’re setting a nutritional foundation to build upon as you pursue your training and competitive goals.

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ZMA: Potent, highly bioavailable zinc and magnesium aspartate complex

ZMA is the immensely popular and proven complex of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B-6 that has been shown in University research with college athletes to help increase testosterone production and boost muscle recovery, thereby helping to provide enhanced gains in strength and size. Clearly, supplementing with a quality ZMA product makes great sense for any bodybuilder or competitive athlete, especially when you also consider that important vitamins and minerals are often lost during intense physical activity. ProSource ZMA contains the same premium-quality combination of magnesium aspartate and zinc (L-OptiZinc, a patented, highly bioavailable methionine-bound zinc) from SNAC System that was used in the studies. In addition to its proven T-boosting advantages, ProSource ZMA also provides key antioxidant and immune system support. This highly popular product has a great track record of benefits along with an excellent price point, which more than explains its overwhelming customer satisfaction and best-seller status.

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B-Power Super Energy Factors: Wide spectrum of B-vitamins

ProSource’s B-Power Super Energy Factors contains a uniquely wide spectrum of highly bioactive B-vitamins, incorporating two forms each of B-12, B-3 and B-5. Most other companies try to trim costs by making due with just the standard form of each, but in keeping with the ultra-premium-grade approach of ProSource, B-Power Super Energy Factors delivers the most potent forms available, in addition to added choline for enhanced support. For bodybuilders, higher potencies are essential due to the greater physical stressors incurred during workouts that can lead to lost vitamin and mineral stores in the body. B-vitamins provide numerous core benefits related to mood, metabolism, energy and cell health, among others. B-Power Super Energy Factors covers those bases better than any other product of its kind, illustrated by its standing in this best sellers section.

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Anavite: Potent daily multiple with added support

Anavite is a multivitamin/mineral complex designed specifically with bodybuilders and other high-intensity athletes in mind. It features a good potency of B-vitamins, A and C, along with a full array of key minerals, some of which are in the chelated form. Beyond these standard-issue nutrients, this solid Gaspari product also contains 3200 mg of the carnosine-boosting amino acid beta-alanine and 2000 mg of L-carnitine l-tartrate. These added performance enhancers are a definite plus for the hardcore crowd, however, some of the potencies of several other ingredients such as calcium and vitamin E are a little on the lower side. So although Anavite has plenty to offer, it doesn’t quite measure up to the ultimate product in this category, but it certainly does enough to earn its ranking as an upper-level multiple, specifically for workout enthusiasts.

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DopaTech®-HGH: High-potency source of premium quality L-Dopa

For every ounce of energy you put forth in the gym, the supplemental component should always compliment or fortify the optimal results you invariably seek. That means no opportunity to provide your body with building blocks should be lost or wasted. If that’s important to you, you need to follow the lead of what so many bodybuilders have already done and add ProSource DopaTech-HGH to your regimen.

DopaTech, a powerhouse formula with cutting-edge ingredients, has been developed by the sports supplement experts at ProSource, based on very promising research that had come to light several years ago and continues to be the most advanced data available on L-Dopa. As a result, each 500 mg capsule of DopaTech provides the highest-quality extract of the vaunted Mucuna pruriens, standardized for 15% L-Dopa, a maximum strength potency certain to deliver tangible results. Increased L-dopa supplementation can be beneficial in stimulating amino acid sparing and the promotion of amino acid transport into muscle cells, among other valuable physique enhancing benefits.

With the unquestionable purity and power of this top-notch supplement, customer satisfaction has been nothing short of remarkable since the initial release of DopaTech. Users have repeatedly told us that they notice its benefits almost immediately, and that adding it to their regimen has helped maximize their efforts and results. It is that kind of efficacy and positive word-of-mouth that has landed it in the supplement arsenal of demanding bodybuilders and made it the top-seller in the Herbs and Specialty category.

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Omega-1250: Highly versatile super-nutrient

Few natural ingredients in the health related fields have more acknowledged benefits and earned greater praise than high-quality fish oil supplements, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. The bodybuilding industry has been ahead of the curve in this respect for years now, and ProSource was right there from the start with the premium-grade Omega-1250.

Considered essential because they are required by the body to promote overall health, Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), help support the cardiovascular system, joint mobility and strength, mood enhancement, and cholesterol support, among numerous other general health benefits. In addition, bodybuilders have long known of fish oil’s value in minimizing post-workout muscle soreness and as an invaluable energy source for athletes on a low-carb diet. We’re talking about a “good fat” here and quality is of the essence, so clearly, there is enormous value to athletes and others alike to include a high-grade Omega-3 fish oil product into their daily regimen. Like all ProSource brand products, Omega-1250 delivers the purity and power you need and expect. Omega-1250 is derived from pure deep-sea-cold-water sources that deliver an ultra potent 750 mg of the highest quality Omega-3 fatty acids in each softgel capsule, including high amounts of EPA (450 mg) and DHA (300 mg). Compare that to other leading Omega-3 products, which typically contain lesser amounts of inferior fatty acid content per capsule, and you’ll see why Omega-1250 has been a category sales leader for years.

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Super Detox and Ultra Cleanse: An effective cleansing stack for colon and digestive health

Over time, the toll on the digestive system from daily consumption, environmental factors and more can lead to considerable toxic overload. The ProSource two-stage cleansing kit, Super Detox and Ultra Cleanse, combats such build-up with a powerful one-two punch. Super Detox is a potent and comprehensive blend of 26 botanical extracts, including milk thistle, yellow dock, dandelion root, licorice and chamomile, which are associated with detoxification support. Ultra Cleanse contains a comprehensive blend of some of the most well researched natural fibers that help to support regular elimination and help cleanse the colon by helping to remove waste buildup, which will subsequently help enhance absorbability of nutrients. Its ingredients include psyllium seed, ginger root, apple pectin, fennel seed, oat fiber, red raspberry leaf and beet root, to name a few. Take advantage of this underrated yet important purification stack, and do everything you can on behalf of your body’s health.

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Super Saw Palmetto: Standardized, optimum potency nutritional support for the prostate

With so much data touting its DHT-lowering and healthy prostate support benefits, it’s a wonder that more men don’t take advantage of saw palmetto. But with the amount of low-quality and inferior-purity products out there, buyers need to beware when choosing which product to use. Fact is, no saw palmetto berry extract available can surpass Super Saw Palmetto from ProSource. This ultra-premium-quality extract is standardized to contain 85% to 95% fatty acids and sterols, which are saw palmetto’s most studied and beneficial compounds, and represent the most potent percentages available in the industry. It also contains more milligrams per softgel capsule and is processed using high-end CO-2 instead of harsh chemicals. If you’re a man over 45 years of age, this supplement should be in your daily regimen, no question about it. Get the vital support that every man eventually needs with super potent, super pure, Super Saw Palmetto.

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Secretagogue Gold: Most popular product of its type

Secretagogue Gold uses a scientific blend of nutrients in a balance that may help augment an overall sense of well-being. Based on Dr. Vincent Giampapa’s research, the Gold starts with a proprietary matrix of pituitary support compounds (including amino acids glycine, tyrosine, arginine, and glutamine, plus GABA and, of course, the gold standard L-Dopa). In addition, Secretagogue Gold includes choline, milk thistle, ALA, chromium and a glucose polymer nutrient delivery system. These and other key ingredients are contained in this very extensive formulation, and are available in convenient single serve packets. This is a long-time, top-notch product from the researchers at MHP that many have found invaluable in helping promote its remarkable benefits.

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Omega Fusion: Omega 3, 6 and 9 EFA’s in truly delicious liquid format

Getting your highly beneficial essential fatty acids has never been easier with this surprisingly flavorful product. Sourced from molecularly distilled cold water salmon and cod, new Omega Fusion provides a potent dosage of 360 mg of Eicosapentaenoic acids (EPA) and 360 mg of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are particularly vital to bodybuilders. Also included are 100 mg of the omega 6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, 690 mg of the omega 9 fatty acid, oleic acid and a blend of antioxidants including vitamin E and the fat-soluble form of vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate). An EFA product such as this one with unrivaled purity and potency is not normally associated with delicious taste, but aside from its many health benefits, it is one of the main reasons this product has been so popular so quickly. This remarkable lemon pie flavored Omega Fusion formula is yet another health-based innovation from ProSource.

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Muscle Milk: Popular nutritional drink continues its dominance of the category

No matter what innovations come along in the ready-to-drink category, one element remains consistently key to consumers: Taste. If the flavor of the product is lacking, so will its popularity among those who are seeking nutritional support from this category of supplementation. If the flavor is not there, neither are the customers.

That important feature is why CytoSport’s Muscle Milk is a bestseller in this category year after year. Of course, CytoSport doesn’t merely rely on that aspect alone. Muscle Milk has a solid nutrition profile that includes the company’s EvoPro Protein Complex, containing calcium sodium caseinate, milk protein isolate, whey concentrates rich in alpha-lactalbumin, whey peptides, L-glutamine and taurine. It also has a vitamin and mineral blend with vitamins A, C, D, E and all the essential B vitamins, along with calcium, iron, phosphorous, iodine, magnesium, zinc, chromium, sodium and potassium, and an amino acid blend (L-leucine, glutamine and BCAAs). Phyto-nutrients like green tea and grape seed extract, and a digestive enzyme blend are also in the formulation.

While some may be concerned when seeing the fat count on the Nutrition Facts label of Muscle Milk — a 17-ounce ready-to-drink container of the chocolate flavor, for instance, has 17 grams of fat — a good portion of that is the healthy variety. Muscle Milk is fortified with canola oil, sunflower oil and polyunsaturated long-chain vegetable oils, which may provide antioxidant protection. Thanks to the nutritional profile — and that aforementioned great, satisfying taste — Muscle Milk is a solid choice for your meal-replacement needs.

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Lean Body: Longtime favorite from someone who knows nutrition

When it comes to high-performance nutrition, who knows the needs of athletes better than a top-level professional bodybuilder? Sports supplement manufacturers for years have been busily trying to combine the right balance of protein, fat, carbs and taste to meet the needs of the demanding physique or performance athlete. Where others have often failed, Lee Labrada, the company founder of Labrada Nutrition, has succeeded with its ever-popular Lean Body RTD. The former champion bodybuilder aimed for something that he would have used during his competitive heyday. That meant quality ingredients were essential, and leaving out unwanted extras was of maximum importance too. Lean Body contains no lactose or sugar, and it’s flash-pasteurized in seconds to protect the protein content from damage.

This flavorful concoction delivers 40 grams of quality protein, plus 8 grams of fiber, 9 grams of fat mainly from medium-chain triglyceride oil, borage oil and flax oil, and a small 9-gram dose of carbs for those watching their total calorie count. With the nutrition bases covered, Labrada was careful on one more very important aspect of the product — the flavor. The total package is what has made Lean Body a perennial bestseller, and is a top-notch choice for pre-workout, post-workout or any-time meal replacement. Labrada's Lean Body RTD you can count on, and many do, as evidenced by its Best Seller status.

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Syntha-6: Great tasting meal replacement RTD

A meal replacement powder may offer more nutrition, but a pre-mixed shake truly offers the ultimate in convenience. Among the many options in the RTD field, BSN’s Syntha-6 has continuously been a strong-selling staple, known for not only its nutritional profile but also its great taste. Syntha-6 17 ounce size RTD’s contain 280 calories and 40 grams of protein from milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate and egg albumin. Each shake also contains 16 grams of carbohydrates mostly from maltodextrin, 6 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber (based on chocolate flavor) — importantly as well, Syntha-6 has no trans fat. You can be certain you’re getting a quality, beneficial and flavorful concoction that you can drink with confidence.

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Oh Yeah!: High-protein and low sugar

It seemed inevitable that the Oh Yeah! Bar’s popularity would eventually lead ISS Research to use this same delicious formula in a ready to drink format. Each serving provides a good 32-gram protein blend including milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, and calcium caseinate. This is a decent spectrum of amino content, but what really separates Oh Yeah! from the run-of-the-mill offerings in this category is its carb content, which is a low 7 grams, while including 3 grams of fiber and healthy oils. Competing drinks can have as much as 60 grams of carbs per serving. Therefore, Oh Yeah! is a much appreciated alternate for those looking for a lower carbohydrate choice that still offers a rich, smooth, taste.

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EndoRush Xtreme Strength: New multi-blend entry

BSN’s EndoRush Xtreme Strength is a combination stimulant plus NO potentiator that can be used prior to work, sports, exercise or study to help sharpen and energize mind and body for a higher level of performance. Its complex of ingredients is similar to BSN’s flagship pre-workout drink N.O. Xplode, although a little bit lower on the potency. The 8-gram blend of ingredients in this RTD starts with aminos for mass gain including arginine AKG, beta-alanine and citrulline, along with key electrolytes to help extend endurance. They’ve also added another blend to this recipe that includes L-taurine, N-acetyl-tyrosine, glucuronolactone and caffeine to further amplify intensity for workouts. EndoRush Xtreme Strength has zero sugar for dieters and enough drive and performance enhancers to give it a solid place in this category.

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Myoplex Original: Popular, high-quality nutritional drink

It’s not often that this category sees an entry with such a solid nutrition profile as well as top notch taste, but the Myoplex original RTD seems to have no problem pulling it off. Along with its delicious flavor and quality nutrition, these convenient pop-open-and-drink versions of the popular Myoplex meal replacement provide a whopping 42 grams of EAS’s MyoPro 2 complex of milk protein concentrate, calcium caseinate and whey protein isolate, with only 7 grams of total fat (zero trans fat). It’s additionally fortified with healthy fats, among them high-oleic sunflower oil, as well as 20 grams of carbs (corn derived maltodextrin) and a vitamin and mineral blend that covers vitamins A, C, D, E and all the essential B vitamins, along with calcium, iron, phosphorous, iodine, magnesium, zinc, chromium, sodium and potassium. Myoplex is a comprehensive formulation with great taste too.

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Resveratrol: Mega potency natural Resveratrol caps

In the last couple years, this remarkable compound’s growth in popularity has been right in line with the increasing research confirming resveratrol’s numerous benefits. In fact, a host of recent clinical studies involving this polyphenol-rich phytochemical have supported these claims, among them includes enhancing performance as well as overall health. Clinical studies are ongoing. The athletic world had taken notice of this super compound since its advent, with more and more athletes searching it out and, subsequently, numerous companies adding it to their brands. With all the news on this amazing supplement, there are, of course, some manufacturers who try to make a quick buck by offering low-grade extracts or less potent versions or products with a lot of fillers, which makes it essential that you check the labels and proceed with caution. Or, simply buy directly from ProSource, bodybuilding’s ultra-premium leader. Like all science-based sports supplements from ProSource, you can be sure of getting the best resveratrol for your money because this high quality standardized extract offers the highest potency available of natural trans resveratrol from top quality Japanese Knotwood root (50% Polygonum cuspidatum) and pure red wine extract (Vitis vinifera, min. 30% polyphenols) with no preservatives, sweeteners, alcohol or other impurities. Resveratrol is becoming one of the hottest, most studied herbal compounds to hit our industry in years. Take the doubt out of your supplementation protocols by choosing ProSource, America’s premium quality sports supplement brand.

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Acai Capsules: Super potent antioxidant support

Considered one of the strongest antioxidants on the market, this high ORAC Brazilian fruit has been the subject of numerous clinical studies that continue to help validate its powerful advantages. Acai is naturally rich in vitamin C, ellagic acid and fiber while it also provides an excellent source of polyphenols, including rutin, anthocyanins, and catechins. Few natural compounds can match acai, or resveratrol, for that matter, when it comes to the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) ratings. And because of its powerful antioxidant profile, acai (ah-sigh-ee) serves as formidable support for overall health as well as helping to combat oxidative stress produced during intense training sessions. ProSource recognized its value right out of the blocks to become not only one of the first in the industry to offer this super botanical but for your ultimate convenience, it has been made available in three organic, potent forms from which you can choose: capsules (100 caps at 1000 mg of acai powder per serving), powder (1000 mg per 1 teaspoon serving) and a liquid version that supplies a whopping 6,500 mg potency per serving, which also includes pomegranate, blueberry and raspberry extracts, making this one of the most powerful and efficacious formulas available to assist with antioxidant support, oxidative stress and overall vitality and health. Ultra-premium-grade Acai from ProSource—available in capsules, powder and liquid.

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Super Enzymes: Premium grade enzymes for enhanced bioavailability

Most bodybuilders are familiar with the term, bioavailability, which refers to how many nutrients from the foods you ingest are actually absorbed by your digestive system. With the amount of protein, carbohydrates and fats bodybuilders consume on a daily basis, it is crucial to make sure your digestive tract can keep up. In other words, the bioavailability of your foods, and supplements for that matter, are essential to physique enhancement. Super Enzymes contains a comprehensive blend of the most effective digestive enzymes available including 200 mg of betaine, 200 mg of pancreatin (includes amylase, protease and lipase), plus papain, cellulose, bromelain and papaya. Each of these enzymes tackle specific digestive processes, such as amylase for carbs, protease for effective digestion of proteins, etc. Made of ultra-premium-grade ingredients, Super Enzymes from ProSource is your best choice for optimizing uptake for maximum nutrient impact.

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Acai Powder: Potent natural antioxidant support

It’s a rarity in the nutrition marketplace that a new arrival would receive such a huge amount of attention from the scientific community, not to mention the widespread media frenzy. And with such remarkable levels of study-validated antioxidant protection (one of the highest rated Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity or ORAC), the hype is indeed warranted. Harvested from Amazon palm trees, the acai (pronounced as-sigh-ee) berry contains powerful antioxidant support with 10 times more potency than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins (antioxidant flavonoids) of red wine. A large body of recent clinical research supports its exemplary support for overall health and other key benefits including potential NO facilitation. Acai Berry Powder from ProSource uses only premium grade, freeze-dried acai berries to assure retention of the same nutrients present in fresh acai so you are guaranteed the highest potency and purity.

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Coral Calcium: Purest coral calcium available, with trace minerals & natural alkaline pH

With its perfect balance of 2:1 calcium to magnesium, along with specific research-backed benefits, this is not your average calcium supplement. Coral Calcium contains a number of trace minerals (considered to be crucial support for bone health and enzymatic activity) that are not found in other forms of supplemental calcium. In addition, coral is an alkaline form of calcium that may help support a healthy, balanced pH, which is a preferred condition in the body that promotes improved biological function. This ultra- premium quality product from ProSource provides 350 mg per serving of pure, environmentally friendly coral calcium from Okinawa, Japan. (Beware: most coral calcium offered is not from this preferred source but made from fossilized coral dug from the ground that has very little trace minerals and almost no magnesium.) As always, look to ProSource for the purest and most potent nutrients from the most trusted sources worldwide.

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MCT Oil: Enhance energy and more with this remarkable natural oil

Bodybuilders and athletes alike are forever looking for the next best energizer to ramp up their performance, but often overlooked are the non-stimulant products such as the health promoting and energizing MCT oil. Regarded as the “fatless fat”, MCT (medium chain triglyceride) oil has shown a remarkable ability to help support energy among other benefits. Because it requires lower amounts of the enzymes and bile needed to digest than other fats, MCT oil is more readily absorbed for more enhanced energy support after being metabolized by the liver. An excellent source of fatty acids, MCT can be taken straight by spoon, or used like conventional oils for salad dressings, sauces or cooking, which makes this highly beneficial fat one of the more versatile supplements you can take. ProSource MCT is derived from 100% pure coconut/palm oil to ensure optimum advantages.