Xtend (Scivation)

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Xtend™ is a precise, scientific blend of Energy Aminos™ consisting of the proven 2:1:1 ratio of Branched Chain Amino Acids (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine), Glutamine, Citrulline Malate, and Vitamin B6 that will give you the energy you need to maximize your training while enhancing recovery at the same time.

Average user rating from: 1646 users


Overall rating		4.1
Euphoria (4 ratings)		3.9
Motivation (5 ratings)		5.0
Fat loss (38 ratings)		4.8
Suppressed appetite (4 ratings)		5.0
Texture (39 ratings)		4.0
Physical energy (221 ratings)		4.6
Muscle gain (62 ratings)		4.3
Endurance (178 ratings)		4.5
Pump (57 ratings)		4.2
Low side effects (11 ratings)		4.9
Aggression (3 ratings)		3.5
Thermogenic effect (12 ratings)		3.9
Vascularity (9 ratings)		4.6
Recovery ability (507 ratings)		4.6
Increased appetite (2 ratings)		2.0
Length of effects (5 ratings)		3.4
Low development of tolerance (9 ratings)		4.8
Focus (32 ratings)		4.6
Alertness (4 ratings)		4.4
Mental energy (6 ratings)		3.8
Strength (54 ratings)		4.2
Anti-catabolic (52 ratings)		5.0
Taste (1386 ratings)		4.3
Mixes well (200 ratings)		4.7
Safety (9 ratings)		4.9
Value for money (189 ratings)		3.7
Libido (2 ratings)		1.8
Ingredient profile (71 ratings)		4.2

Reported side effects (adverse events)


Diarrhea	3 users (0%)
Dizziness	2 users (0%)
Excessive sweating	2 users (0%)
Gas or bloating	2 users (0%)
Headache	11 users (1%)
Jitters	3 users (0%)
Nausea or vomiting	9 users (1%)
Rapid or irregular heart beat	1 user (0%)
Skin flushing	2 users (0%)
Upset stomach	3 users (0%)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Wednesday, 23 January 2008

Written by blw_brown - Top 50 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		5.0
Recovery ability		5.0
Low development of tolerance		5.0
Anti-catabolic		5.0
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		5.0
Safety		5.0
Value for money		5.0

Wow is all I can say for this product. I have been very skeptical about this product because of the price tag, but I finally got a tub and WOW is all I can say. This is a BCAA product which taste absolutely amazing for being one. Those of you who have tasted straight BCAAs can vouche when I say that straight BCAAs are not pleasing to take down.

It's muscle sparring abilities are amazing. If you bust your butt everyday in the gym then this product is definitly for you, especially if you are cutting, it's muscle recovery features are good also, Not sore the next day at all!! This product will definitly continue to be a staple in my supplement stash and is well worth the money!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Sunday, 20 January 2008

Written by phrozen5100 - Top 5 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.2
Muscle gain		4.0
Recovery ability		5.0
Strength		4.0
Taste		5.0
Mixes well		3.0
Value for money		4.0

This little BCAA blend has become a staple to me, just like a multi. I'll admit, it's not nearly as exciting as many pre-workout supplements that promise mind blowing vascularity and strength gains greater than steroids, but it's still worth every penny.

This product is an intra workout produce whose primary purpose is that of muscle sparing. If you're just a casual gym goer, this may not mean much. However, if you bust your butt off bulking to gain muscle, then you're probably not going to want to lose that precious muscle come cut time. My first cut proved to be catastrophic as far as muscle loss went, but this time around I've not lost any noticeable amounts of muscle. Maybe it's the Xtend, maybe not, but why take the risk?

Although it's mainly used for muscle sparing, I've also seen some users 'mega-dose' this product. Consumption of BCAAs as well as carbohydrates between meals has been shown to be more anabolic than meals alone, so mega-dosing may very well be effective.

I've only tried the old grape flavor and watermelon so far, but they both tasted absolutely amazing for a BCAA product. Those of you who have tried straight BCAA powder can surely appreciate this. Scivation has more flavors including apple and orange that look equally tempting.

This product is a heck of a value at some of the current prices for which it can be had. The initial price may seem high, but it lasts a surprisingly long time under normal use. If you're planning a cut or are simply concerned about muscle conservation, then be sure to check out this product.

Edit - I've now tried Apple, the new and improved Grape, Orange and Lemonade. My flavor rankings:

1. Apple - This tastes absolutely amazing. Think Jolly Rancher in a healthy liquid form, and that's exactly what this tastes like.
2. Grape - This tastes very good, but it somehow tastes a little less like a grape than the prior version and much more like candy.
3. Watermelon - It doesn't really compare to the other two, but it does taste pretty decent.
4. Lemonade - Go Apple or go home. This tastes alright, but certainly not Apple or Grape good.
5. Orange - Leaves the throat feeling a little odd. If I had to choose one flavor to not recommend, this is the one!

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Recovery ability		FANTASTIC improvement in workouts and recovery BUT coloring additives listed in ingredients are also found in California Prop 65, and as mentioned on their site: "The list contains a wide range of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals that are known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm."
Ingredient profile		FANTASTIC improvement in workouts and recovery BUT coloring additives listed in ingredients are also found in California Prop 65, and as mentioned on their site: "The list contains a wide range of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals that are known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm."


Focus		Took a few sips and my clarity/focus came back and soreness vanished.


Taste		Simply put, Xtend is one of the best tasting supplements I have come across.
Taste		Personally I need my BCAA source / intra-workout product to be enjoyable and tasty, as I often sip on the product throughout the day.
Taste		Everyone raves about this flavor for a reason as it truly is unlike any other supplement on the market.


Taste		There isn't a flavor I haven't tried that I don't like.


Taste		I usually get Green Apple or Watermelon and the taste is fantastic.


Recovery ability		So I take 2 scoops with 1.5 liters of water, during or after my workout, and I am on my way to a speedy recovery.
Taste		Taste sooo good!
Value for money		It is pricey


Motivation		My Overall after thought of Scivation's XTEND BCAAs - After both of my workouts the following day I had noticeably less soreness, more energy, and more motivation to go hit another hard workout only so I could reward myself with another taste of this stuff.
Physical energy		My Overall after thought of Scivation's XTEND BCAAs - After both of my workouts the following day I had noticeably less soreness, more energy, and more motivation to go hit another hard workout only so I could reward myself with another taste of this stuff.
Taste		After the green apple flavor I had high expectations to try this Rasberry Blue flavor out.
Taste		During my chest/tri's workout routine I couldn't take it any longer and served myself a serving of the Rasberry Blue Xtend-BCAAs - Which is useful as a INTRA-workout supplement just as it is a post-workout... My expectations of this flavor were completely surpassed as I sipped this throughout the rest of my workout.
Taste		The flavor is incredible, really like something you go out of your way at the store to buy.
Taste		My Overall after thought of Scivation's XTEND BCAAs - After both of my workouts the following day I had noticeably less soreness, more energy, and more motivation to go hit another hard workout only so I could reward myself with another taste of this stuff.
Taste		On top of that the taste is unbeatable.


Fat loss		I use this product as a pre-workout it helped me with so much energy during my workout which I had a huge problem with that matter, the taste is pretty good Mango Nectar, also it helps with recovery and for fat lose beside my diet I noticed good results in a short time while am not even done with my first 30 Serving container, only one thing that concerns me about this product is the WARNING written on the back of the container ((( "Prob 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm..." ))) if somebody got an explanation for that so please tell me otherwise this will be my first and last time to use SciVation regardless the good results it showed me.
Physical energy		I use this product as a pre-workout it helped me with so much energy during my workout which I had a huge problem with that matter, the taste is pretty good Mango Nectar, also it helps with recovery and for fat lose beside my diet I noticed good results in a short time while am not even done with my first 30 Serving container, only one thing that concerns me about this product is the WARNING written on the back of the container ((( "Prob 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm..." ))) if somebody got an explanation for that so please tell me otherwise this will be my first and last time to use SciVation regardless the good results it showed me.
Recovery ability		I use this product as a pre-workout it helped me with so much energy during my workout which I had a huge problem with that matter, the taste is pretty good Mango Nectar, also it helps with recovery and for fat lose beside my diet I noticed good results in a short time while am not even done with my first 30 Serving container, only one thing that concerns me about this product is the WARNING written on the back of the container ((( "Prob 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm..." ))) if somebody got an explanation for that so please tell me otherwise this will be my first and last time to use SciVation regardless the good results it showed me.
Taste		I use this product as a pre-workout it helped me with so much energy during my workout which I had a huge problem with that matter, the taste is pretty good Mango Nectar, also it helps with recovery and for fat lose beside my diet I noticed good results in a short time while am not even done with my first 30 Serving container, only one thing that concerns me about this product is the WARNING written on the back of the container ((( "Prob 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm..." ))) if somebody got an explanation for that so please tell me otherwise this will be my first and last time to use SciVation regardless the good results it showed me.


Endurance		I tend to lift for 1.5-2 hours at a time, and this allows me to go as hard as I can the whole time without feeling sluggish or fatigued halfway through.
Endurance		The recovery benefits of this are unmatched and I would high recommend it to any serious weight lifter who often finds themselves sore or fatigued during frequent intense workouts.
Recovery ability		but when I have it, I sip every few sets and I can feel my muscles recovering mid-workout and letting me go even harder for much much longer.
Recovery ability		The recovery benefits of this are unmatched and I would high recommend it to any serious weight lifter who often finds themselves sore or fatigued during frequent intense workouts.


Physical energy		but for a while I just had days of no energy or will to want to be there.
Taste		So far I have tried 4 flavors and like them all.


Taste		I've only used mango nectar and it tastes amazing!
Mixes well		It mixes great!
Mixes well		You can put one scoop into your shaker bottle and it completely dissolves which is a plus for me, I hate when others don't.


Fat loss		Helps with the fat burning and the endurance to keep working out and recover after.
Endurance		Helps with the fat burning and the endurance to keep working out and recover after.
Recovery ability		Helps with the fat burning and the endurance to keep working out and recover after.
Taste		After searching for a good PRE/DURING/POST workout I made my decision to go with Xtend, the taste is great and the boost needed to finish my fasted workout is perfect.


Recovery ability		Good tasting, mixes well and improves recovery significantly.
Taste		Good tasting, mixes well and improves recovery significantly.
Mixes well		Good tasting, mixes well and improves recovery significantly.


Taste		I've had a few different flavours and
Taste		Taste aside the mix and delivery of these BCAAs is fantastic.


Taste		Simply the best BCAA and best tasting one out there.
Taste		I've let multiple people try it and they all really enjoy the flavor.


Endurance		I think on days I'm not working where I might be able to do a weight workout and cardio run, It would definitely help with the endurance The taste is a little artificial,
Strength		I don't know that I will order it again, just because of the strength of the flavor.
Taste		but I prefer a lighter flavor, at least for cardio workouts.
Taste		I think on days I'm not working where I might be able to do a weight workout and cardio run, It would definitely help with the endurance The taste is a little artificial,
Taste		I don't know that I will order it again, just because of the strength of the flavor.

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