New Xtend....Terrible. What now?

[ThaWeezord]

I am currently on a serious cut and my diet guy has me taking BCAA's 2-3 times a day. I am gong through 1.5 90 serving containers of Xtend every month. I actually used to LOVE xtend, I would look forward to it and I would take it places with me. I thought it mixed the best and tasted the best of anything else I tried. I had all the different flavors.

I had a friend of mine pick me up two of the new compound, 1 - watermelon and 1- Green apple. They are terrible. I went from looking forward to drinking it to hating it. I tried both flavors and both are just as bad, green apple maybe a bit better. They do not mix as well as before and they have a weird almost creamy texture unlike the watery mix of before. So now I am stuck with two large containers of a product I don't even want anymore. Good one Scivation...... I have read the forums and I am not the only one that thinks this. Please change it back.

What would you recommend as far as a similar BCAA?!! I am taking it in just water, that is it so something flavored would be nice. I tried the Bio-X Nitro rush and it was pretty good in cherry flav but it's very expensive for what you get. Any other recommendations would be great.

[redbirdfan1]

Atomic 7 by universal.

[degibson84]

there are still some places that have the old version. the new formula is better though. It just taste different

[jdudeck1]

Anabolic Innovations RecoverPro, I'm sorry to hear you didn't like the new Xtend.

[eathumans]

CL purple wraath

[Ion26]

BSN AminoX

[or_yourlivingtodie]

AI recoverPRO is damn delicious.

[schnitzer31]

many options out there - purple wraath, intrabolic, XF ice, dymatize recoup (very cheap)

[sloop]

Atomic 7 by universal.

This.

The watermelon and grape flavors are excellent.

[JCTWP46]

I agree with above posters, go with either Atomic 7 or RecoverPro. Two of the best tasting supps out there IMO. And neither one leaves an aftertaste in my mouth like Xtend did (love the flavor of old Xtend).

[PAU1]

3rd vote for Atomic 7. I just broke into a tub of BSN amino x. First impression: it tastes good.

[powercage]

I am currently on a serious cut and my diet guy has me taking BCAA's 2-3 times a day. I am gong through 1.5 90 serving containers of Xtend every month. I actually used to LOVE xtend, I would look forward to it and I would take it places with me. I thought it mixed the best and tasted the best of anything else I tried. I had all the different flavors.

I had a friend of mine pick me up two of the new compound, 1 - watermelon and 1- Green apple. They are terrible. I went from looking forward to drinking it to hating it. I tried both flavors and both are just as bad, green apple maybe a bit better. They do not mix as well as before and they have a weird almost creamy texture unlike the watery mix of before. So now I am stuck with two large containers of a product I don't even want anymore. Good one Scivation...... I have read the forums and I am not the only one that thinks this. Please change it back.

What would you recommend as far as a similar BCAA?!! I am taking it in just water, that is it so something flavored would be nice. I tried the Bio-X Nitro rush and it was pretty good in cherry flav but it's very expensive for what you get. Any other recommendations would be great.

Grab a free sample of Purple Wraath from the link in my sig. BCAA + EAA + an Endurance Complex that really helps you push it in the gym

[dam225]

Core ABC. Take a look at the current logs right now. People are getting great results and loving it.

[redbirdfan1]

Anabolic Innovations RecoverPro, I'm sorry to hear you didn't like the new Xtend.

this too..its simple and the samples I've had taste great.

[drooks10]

Hmmmm...strange. I think the new version of Xtend tastes great, and has a FAR superior profile to the original version. I've got the Lemon-Lime and it's great. I've also tried a couple other flavors and thought they were good, too. Much better than Atomic 7 watermelon, imo. I didn't really like the taste too much. If you don't like the taste, post up the tubs in the traders' thread in the supp misc. I'm sure there will be some solid trades available to you.

[Starkk]

If you like the old Xtend, just find a place that sells the previous formula. I'm sure there are deals to be had and you can stock up.

[ThaWeezord]

Thanks for the replies guys, I am going to sample these. I really like Universal products so that one might be a great one to buy.

[naturalguy]

Atomic 7 by universal.

This.

The watermelon and grape flavors are excellent.

I agree with above posters, go with either Atomic 7 or RecoverPro. Two of the best tasting supps out there IMO. And neither one leaves an aftertaste in my mouth like Xtend did (love the flavor of old Xtend).

3rd vote for Atomic 7. I just broke into a tub of BSN amino x. First impression: it tastes good.

We just got Atomic 7 samples in Lemon Lime flavor I believe. If anyone is interested hit me up with a pm and I'll see what I can do to get them out to you (U.S. and Canada only). It's a great product.

[Big_Spaz]

I also agree with Atomic 7 and AI's RecoverPRO as being solid replacements.

If you want some samples of RecoverPRO before you buy, just shoot me a PM with your shipping info and I would be more than happy to get some out to you.




-Spaz

[jdudeck1]

Hmmmm...strange. I think the new version of Xtend tastes great, and has a FAR superior profile to the original version. I've got the Lemon-Lime and it's great. I've also tried a couple other flavors and thought they were good, too. Much better than Atomic 7 watermelon, imo. I didn't really like the taste too much. If you don't like the taste, post up the tubs in the traders' thread in the supp misc. I'm sure there will be some solid trades available to you.

You hit the nail on the head! I already pm'd and offered to buy/trade for them. I want to try the new stuff out. There is just no way Scivation could mess up so bad and be perfectly fine with it. I want to test it for myself! lol

[fish4thewin]

Raspberry recoverpro, but you can still find the old xtend very cheap if you look around.

[URBANSK1]

AI recoverPRO is damn delicious.

this

[Lando33]

The changes that were made to the Xtend product were a combination of choices that were made by our R&D Department and consumer feedback that we have received over the last several years.
In the coming months, we will have variety stick packages of Xtend available and I am sure out of the 6 flavors, there will be one that suits your tastes. Beyond flavor enhancements, there were many other changes that were made to the Xtend product beyond those that can be seen on the label. Just as a reminder, there a quite a few things that set Xtend apart from other BCAA products on the market. Xtend goes through extensive testing at three key points during the production process (before, during, and after) and per minimum cGMP requirements the finished goods are tested for purity, potency, strength and composition. I will go out on a limb and say that is the only, or among the only fully Prop 65 compliant BCAA formulas from the formulation, right down to the label text. In addition, the new Xtend is produced in an NSF for Sport Certified cGMP Facility, which means there are ZERO banned substances present in the facility. Just so you are aware, here is what you are looking at when you purchase a Scivation product:

o The industry's most extensive quality assurance guarantees have been placed upon every Scivation ingredient and manufacturing partner.
o Third-party quality assurance and analytical audits to certify full cGMP (or TGA, when applicable) compliance and ingredient purity and identity to Scivation specs.
o All products developed by Scivation are now manufactured at NSF for Sport® or TGA Certified facilities under strict cGMP conditions.
o Extensive 3rd party accelerated and real-time stability analytical testing is conducted to validate product label claim, compositional stability and ingredient potency through expiration (note: most companies just rubber-stamp a 2-yr shelf life on their product without ever running one analytical test to validate such).
o Pre-market university research is being conducted on select new items to direct formulation and compile safety and efficacy data to support aggressive marketing claims and sales.
o Beginning in Q4 2011, Banned Substance Control Group (BSCG) will independently assay production batches to safeguard athletes that use Scivation products against unknowingly consuming a WADA-banned substance.


I hope this helps. Thank you for your continued support of Scivation.

[dbone1026]

I like the Lemon-Lime Xtend (tastes like gatorade).

I am also using the Core ABC fruit punch which is great (also has BA in it).

Purple Wraath is another solid option I have used.

[drooks10]

You hit the nail on the head! I already pm'd and offered to buy/trade for them. I want to try the new stuff out. There is just no way Scivation could mess up so bad and be perfectly fine with it. I want to test it for myself! lol

Haha. I would trade for them too, but saw op was from Canada....shipping would be too much, probably.

[Mike McCandless]

If you actually love the old as you say, there are more than enough places selling smalls for about 14 bucks. A large coming out at 42.00. Simply stock up as you need.

[soopamyko]

Atomic 7 by universal.

i second this notion
or AI sports Recover Pro for Bcaa's.

[Starkk]

The changes that were made to the Xtend product were a combination of choices that were made by our R&D Department and consumer feedback that we have received over the last several years.
In the coming months, we will have variety stick packages of Xtend available and I am sure out of the 6 flavors, there will be one that suits your tastes. Beyond flavor enhancements, there were many other changes that were made to the Xtend product beyond those that can be seen on the label. Just as a reminder, there a quite a few things that set Xtend apart from other BCAA products on the market. Xtend goes through extensive testing at three key points during the production process (before, during, and after) and per minimum cGMP requirements the finished goods are tested for purity, potency, strength and composition. I will go out on a limb and say that is the only, or among the only fully Prop 65 compliant BCAA formulas from the formulation, right down to the label text. In addition, the new Xtend is produced in an NSF for Sport Certified cGMP Facility, which means there are ZERO banned substances present in the facility. Just so you are aware, here is what you are looking at when you purchase a Scivation product:

o The industry's most extensive quality assurance guarantees have been placed upon every Scivation ingredient and manufacturing partner.
o Third-party quality assurance and analytical audits to certify full cGMP (or TGA, when applicable) compliance and ingredient purity and identity to Scivation specs.
o All products developed by Scivation are now manufactured at NSF for Sport® or TGA Certified facilities under strict cGMP conditions.
o Extensive 3rd party accelerated and real-time stability analytical testing is conducted to validate product label claim, compositional stability and ingredient potency through expiration (note: most companies just rubber-stamp a 2-yr shelf life on their product without ever running one analytical test to validate such).
o Pre-market university research is being conducted on select new items to direct formulation and compile safety and efficacy data to support aggressive marketing claims and sales.
o Beginning in Q4 2011, Banned Substance Control Group (BSCG) will independently assay production batches to safeguard athletes that use Scivation products against unknowingly consuming a WADA-banned substance.


I hope this helps. Thank you for your continued support of Scivation.

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[ProWrestleFan]

AMINOx by BSN is a great product, check out all the current logs/reviews

[poison]

I also agree with Atomic 7 and AI's RecoverPRO as being solid replacements.

If you want some samples of RecoverPRO before you buy, just shoot me a PM with your shipping info and I would be more than happy to get some out to you.




-Spaz

I can vouch for recoverpro as tasting excellent. it's just awesome. I've heard coreabc is great as well, and san's bcaa powder is tasty too and has beta alanine as a bonus.