Xtends-vs-other bcaa's:why Xtends? - Page 2

JimJo · 12-19-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ForceLineBacker

Taste, and they have reps on here pimping it making it sound like it is sooo much better than other BCAA products.

IMO I tried the watermelon (I think it was) of two tubs two summers ago and it was not that cheap, nor did it taste that good. Why can't they just make BCAAs flavored like choclate or vanillia so I can mix them in my protein shakes without it tasting like crap.

Either way I also came to the conclusion (after mega dosing leucine for two months also) that BCAA's are useless unless you are on a cut. And, while I am cutting now I am not even bothering to use them.

x2

Big_Spaz · 12-19-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleshka

ya beta alanine man. **** makes me feel like something crawling all under my skin.

That's it! I was trying to figure out which ingredient it was that was making me feel like I was going to scratch a layer of skin off.

-Spaz

1987GN · 12-19-2007, 01:28 PM

taste.

its the bomb. Its like friggin candy with lemon sizeon.

PW tastes like purple butthole. Reaaaalllly gross.

Adjusting · 12-19-2007, 03:47 PM

I think it's ok. I think bcaa's and eaa's work better with carbs so i diont see the point in having carb free formula's. The CM is nice.
At my weight, the recommended serving works out to be like 4 grams CM. Which is a nice little dose. Helps with endurance. The glutamine could offer some benefit. Glutamine can turn into glucose and buffer stomach acidity, so maybe (this is just a guess) it can help you more fully absorb the bcaa's, but that's just a quess....
Overall I think it's inferior to something like Vendetta or Ergopharm's All in One (R.I.P.)

Elliptical Envy · 12-19-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jdrannin1

I think it's ok. I think bcaa's and eaa's work better with carbs so i diont see the point in having carb free formula's. The CM is nice.
At my weight, the recommended serving works out to be like 4 grams CM. Which is a nice little dose. Helps with endurance. The glutamine could offer some benefit. Glutamine can turn into glucose and buffer stomach acidity, so maybe (this is just a guess) it can help you more fully absorb the bcaa's, but that's just a quess....
Overall I think it's inferior to something like Vendetta or Ergopharm's All in One (R.I.P.)

Well, having carb-free versions allows for people to add their own carb sources in. I agree that BCAAs or EAAs seem to work better with carbs.

Big_Spaz · 12-19-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1987GN

PW tastes like purple butthole. Reaaaalllly gross.

Nothing wrong with butthole...

says the married guy

-Spaz

Elliptical Envy · 12-19-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Spaz

Nothing wrong with butthole...

says the married guy

-Spaz

LOL, this caught me off guard.

1987GN · 12-20-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Spaz

Nothing wrong with butthole...

says the married guy

-Spaz

provided it is PST.
(post-shower-taint)

agreed.

toppknotch · 12-21-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ForceLineBacker

Taste, and they have reps on here pimping it making it sound like it is sooo much better than other BCAA products.

IMO I tried the watermelon (I think it was) of two tubs two summers ago and it was not that cheap, nor did it taste that good. Why can't they just make BCAAs flavored like choclate or vanillia so I can mix them in my protein shakes without it tasting like crap.

Either way I also came to the conclusion (after mega dosing leucine for two months also) that BCAA's are useless unless you are on a cut. And, while I am cutting now I am not even bothering to use them.

thanks....I think i'll buy more creatine or somthing!

ponshoe · 12-21-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Spaz

I prefer Xtend over Purple Wraath simply because I don't like the 'tingles' that PW provides. I know for some it's not a big deal, but for some reason it makes me itch really bad.

Could be because I'm a big wuss, who knows...

-Spaz

hahaha exactly! x2 i just received my Xtend yesterday and today was my first serving, the watermel0n tastes great! but i can't judge yet.

willldabeast · 12-21-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by toppknotch

what makes Xtends so great? is there a major diff. between it and say a reg. bcaa supp? I am interested in the product, but would lik to know more about it. I have oonly heard great things. I have taken ON bcaa 2222 before and want to know what makes xtends so good!

any help would be apreciated

I have been using Xtend but just got purple wrath to see which one I like more. I want the Beta Alanine.
And for the record, it is just Xtend, Xtends is like that male enhancement product.

extremenergy3 · 12-21-2007, 01:57 PM

I used Xtend. Didn't feel anything.

I much more enjoy IntraBolic. Totally different formula from Xtend with the highly derived WPH and 5g of leucine per serving (which is more than enough for someone 200+ pounds of lean muscle). I only take 3/4 of a scoop cuz of my body weight in fact. And since I'm on a constant recomp (gain muscle while maintaining/losing body fat), I've noticed the effects of IntraBolic, such as its' anti-catabolic effects.

I'm enjoying IntraBolic thoroughly and plan to buy some more soon. And I've found it for $30-31, so if anyone wants to know where, PM me. It's a few bucks cheaper than bb.com but sometimes every dollar counts