Core ABC (Core Nutritionals)

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Proper supplementation before and during workouts can significantly improve performance. That's where Core ABC comes in. Core ABC is ideal whether bulking up or slimming down. It was specifically designed to improve performance by building muscle, preventing catabolism (muscle loss), increasing endurance; and assisting recovery.

Core ABC uses the most effective, established ratio (2:1:1) of branch-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine), to improve recovery and build muscle. Glutamine is included to help keep the body in a muscle-building state during training, while beta-alanine and citrulline malate are included in liberal amounts to help improve endurance Beta-alanine reduces lactic acid buildup and increases skeletal muscle carnosine levels, while citrulline malate reduces lactic acid buildup and ammonia concentration, at the same time increasing nitric oxide (NO) and ATP production.

Core ABC should be taken before and during training, but can also be taken at other times throughout the day to maximize its effectiveness.

A - 10 grams of branch-chain Amino Acids Leucine (5 grams), Isoleucine (2.5 grams), and Valine (2.5 grams) to enhance recovery and build muscle by helping promote protein synthesis. The amino acid Glutamine is also included to help maintain a positive nitrogen balance during intense training.

B - 2.5 grams of Beta-Alanine, which has been shown to increase skeletal muscle carnosine levels that delay the onset of fatigue and enhance endurance by reducing lactic acid buildup and increasing aerobic efficiency.

C - 2.5 grams of Citrulline Malate to reduce lactic acid and ammonia concentrations while increasing nitric oxide (NO) and ATP production.

Whether bulking up or slimming down, the most can be gotten out of workouts when performing at optimal efficiency, and the ingredients in Core ABC are ideal for maximizing exercise performance and aiding recovery.

Average user rating from: 51 users


Overall rating		4.4
Anti-catabolic (2 ratings)		5.0
Endurance (7 ratings)		4.4
Muscle gain (2 ratings)		3.5
Strength (3 ratings)		3.3
Physical energy (4 ratings)		4.5
Low side effects (2 ratings)		5.0
Recovery ability (11 ratings)		4.9
Pump (4 ratings)		3.4
Taste (47 ratings)		4.8
Mixes well (14 ratings)		4.5
Safety (1 rating)		4.5
Value for money (12 ratings)		4.8
Ingredient profile (14 ratings)		5.0

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Skin tingling	1 user (2%)

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Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Written by soundcheck129 - #1 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		3.8
Recovery ability		3.5
Pump		3.5
Taste		3.5
Mixes well		5.0
Value for money		3.5

ABC is a BCAA product for intra-workout, very similar to Xtend with amino acids, glutamine, beta alanine and Citrulline Malate. The Lemonade taste is very pleasant with a little bit of a tang to it, very realistic. Pumps were excellent with this, recovery is good too. No soreness, even after strenuous workouts. A little more publicity could make this a major competitor for Xtend.

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Tuesday, 05 August 2008

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


Overall rating		4.0
Muscle gain		4.0
Strength		4.0
Physical energy		4.0
Value for money		4.0

As we may know, BCAA's plays a huge roll on bodybuilding. For many people they are overrated and for others underrated. The truth is that with their use, we can see benefits that we wouldn't get without them.

Core ABC has a perfect blend of these aminos and promotes us a lot of benefits with them. BCAA's help us improve recovery after a heavy workout, promotes protein synthesis and muscle regeneration, are anti-catabolic and there is more and more.

Plus Core ABC is added with Citrulline Malate that help us upgrade our endurance by reducing lactic acid. Beta Alanine is another plus that help us as well with endurance and avoid the fatigue that comes after every heavy/intense workout.

The price is very good and affordable, it well worth it and the flavors rocks!. Just tried the fruit punch and its very tasty actually, and heard good things about the grape as well.

If youre cutting and need an extra boost for your workouts and to avoid muscle catabolism, this is for you. On a bulk i'd save the money because youre getting plenty of aminos from food but if you can afford it, you'll see differences/improvements as well.

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Wednesday, 30 April 2008

Written by Ironmaster10 - Top 10 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		3.4
Endurance		5.0
Muscle gain		3.0
Strength		2.0
Low side effects		5.0
Recovery ability		5.0
Pump		1.5
Taste		3.0
Mixes well		3.0
Value for money		4.5

As soon as I saw this product for sale, I knew that I had to buy it-- the profile is AMAZING. It literally combines all of the good things you should have intraworkout, or really, anytime. I also like how they tell you exactly what's in it--no messing around with proprietary blends. I have to say that the profile is great, but the taste isn't so awesome. I got the grape, and it's overly-sweet. I have also used controlled labs purple wraath, and while the profile isn't as good, it tastes better. Some people say that Core ABC is really expensive, but you have to look at the serving count and what you're getting. I think it's a really good deal. 9/10

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Sunday, 30 March 2008

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


Overall rating		4.3
Strength		4.0
Physical energy		4.0
Low side effects		5.0
Recovery ability		5.0
Pump		3.5
Taste		4.0
Mixes well		4.0
Safety		4.5
Value for money		5.0

Skin tingling

Taste - 8/10
This is a very good rating. I don't think I even gave UP 2.0 Choco PB 10/10, so don't let a lesser figure deter you. I enjoyed the taste. The best way to describe it is sugar free kool-aid. All BCAA products have a bit of an aftertaste, most of us that use BCAA on a regular bases have grown acustom to this. I was not bothered by any slight aftertaste there may have been, it just tasted sweet to me.

Profile - 9/10
Serving Size: 2 heaping scoops
Servings per Container: 50
L-Leucine 5.0g **
L-Isoleucine 2.5g **
L-Valine 2.5g **
L-Glutamine 2.5g **
Beta-Alanine 2.5g **
Citruline Malate 2.5g

note: I weighed the powder, and 2 LEVEL scoops would equal 20g (the appropriate weight)

BCAA10/10
for those of you who consume BCAA products during your training, this is perfect. I feel like 10g of BCAA is an appropriate amount for during training.

Beta Alanine9/10
I had been using bulk beta-alanine for some time, and had not really been getting any noticeable parethesia (tingles) for some reason when I started using Core even at 1 scoop I was tingling a bit. They must have one hell of a source.
I gave it a 9 only because I would have liked to see the 'recomended' 3.2g

Citrulline Malate8/10
I started the tub whilst bulking, and then increased dosage while cutting. I think the CM may have helped keep me looking full. I liked the lower dosed CM because it did not get me uncomfortably pumped during cardio. If you are looking for a pump, you may need another product to go along with this.

Effectiveness - 9/10
I definitely think this supp did what it was intended to do. I really found it usefull while in a caloric defecit, as I seemed to lose no strength (which was in part diet) but I was depending on core to help ward of catabolism..which it did. I may mention I lost no strength during 3 weeks of a 'mini-cut'

Price - 10/10
500g BCAA (unflavored) 22.99
100g L-Glutamine (25g short) 4.95
100g CM (25g short) 12.00
100g BA (25g short) 7.95

Total = 47.89
This also tastes like ass, and no, a packet of crystal light will not fix it

Core Price = 44.95 if you look around
you get more stuff, it tastes a hell of a lot better, and its cheaper than bulk

10/10 and I won't here any arguements, especially after all that really hard math

Would I buy again - Absolutely

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Taste		I personally like the taste, I sip it all morning.
Value for money		Overall this is a good value too.
Ingredient profile		I think the profile on this is second to none.


Recovery ability		I work out fasted so this is a perfect pre drink for me and seems to help with recovery.
Taste		The flavor that I bought from BB.com isn't listed as a choice to rate,
Taste		It mixes with about 15 seconds of shaking and tastes very nice.
Taste		In fact, I have mixed some up just watching YouTube because it tastes so good.
Mixes well		It mixes with about 15 seconds of shaking and tastes very nice.


Taste		Straight forward profile that DELIVERS!! Flavor was pretty good, would like to try other flavors soon.
Ingredient profile		Straight forward profile that DELIVERS!! Flavor was pretty good, would like to try other flavors soon.


Taste		Taste is on point.
Value for money		Downside is it's expensive,
Ingredient profile		Profile is simple,


Taste		Now if they made this unflavored it would be the perfect sup on the planet.


Anti-catabolic		It also has glutamine in it which helps keep the body in a muscle building state during training.
Endurance		It has ingredients that help improve endurance and reduce lactic acid build up.
Recovery ability		I LOVE this product-- it has a branched ratio 2:1:1 of Branched Chained Amino Acids to improve recovery and build muscle.
Taste		They have several flavors to choose from--I am drinking watermelon and I can tell you, especially when you are eating clean it is a really wonderful treat--I look forward to it!
Taste		(I also have white cherry flavor and peach).
Mixes well		It mixed well and they give you a lot in the bottle--it lasts for a long time depending on how you use it.
Ingredient profile		It has ingredients that help improve endurance and reduce lactic acid build up.


Anti-catabolic		Great product and I highly recommend this to those who want to preserve their hard earned muscle either while dieting (especially during contest prep) and those who are serious about their workout performance.
Taste		The flavors are outstanding and it mixes great in water.
Mixes well		The flavors are outstanding and it mixes great in water.
Ingredient profile		I can tell this product uses the top quality ingredients, my body responds very well to this product.


Taste		Great taste, no after taste.
Mixes well		Mixes well with vanilla protein powder to make a great Cherry Vanilla shake.


Taste		Great balance of taste, stims, and recocery.
Taste		but this was by far the best watermelon flavor I've had! Would recommend to anyone looking for a quality product!


Physical energy		Gives you just the right amount of energy for a strong workout
Taste		This is an excellent pre & intranet workout product!! Tastes great and mixes easily.
Mixes well		This is an excellent pre & intranet workout product!! Tastes great and mixes easily.


Taste		Taste is amazing on all the flavors I have tried.
Taste		The Watermelon flavor is my favorite,


Taste		Absolutely my BCAAs of choice... Mixes really well and tastes great.
Mixes well		Absolutely my BCAAs of choice... Mixes really well and tastes great.


Taste		One of the best tasting BCAA products on the market with the addition of BA and Citrulline Malate.
Ingredient profile		No fillers or sprinkling of ingredients.


Taste		This Amino Acid profile is perfect and tastes great.
Taste		Great product with great taste.
Ingredient profile		This Amino Acid profile is perfect and tastes great.
Ingredient profile		This reminds me of my old BCAA product before they changed the ingredients with fillers.

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