A couple weeks ago I purchased a couple tubs of SciVation XTend Elite, right here in the store.
ScivationLead then selected me as a winner on their weekly giveaway, and allowed me to select an XTend BCAA flavor of my choice. Thank you very much!
I went with Pink Lemonade.
A few days later, I started receiving some SciVation goodies that were generous well beyond my expectation.
I received not one ... not two ... but THREE tubs of XTend BCAA Pink Lemonade. Whoa!
A couple days later, I also received not one ... not two ... but THREE tubs of XTend BCAA Strawberry Mango. Mega-Whoa!
I then went to the supplement store near my house and took advantage of a BOGO50%OFF SciVation sale, and bought two tubs of XTend Ripped. I had been eyeing that Blue Raspberry Lemonade for a while, so I bought a tub of that along with some Watermelon Lime.
So I ended up with this stack...
Xtend Elite Sour Gummy
XTend Elite Island Punch Fusion
XTend BCAA Pink Lemonade X3
XTend BCAA Strawberry Mango X3
XTend Ripped Blueberry Lemonade
XTend Ripped Watermelon Lime
I will start by providing some feedback on the two complimentary BCAA flavors in this lot: the Strawberry Mango and the Pink Lemonade. Later, if I find the time, I will get back in here and share some feedback on the other items in the lot, the tubs I purchased myself.
I am leaving the forums for now but I don’t want to owe any reviews before I do. Thank very much, again, to ScivationLead and the entire SciVation team for their generosity!
Before I start sharing my two initial reviews, here’s a list of all SciVation products I’ve tried so far. Most of these I bought myself, but some of them were sent as a gift from team SciVation.
Let’s see...
XTend BCAA Blood Orange*
XTend BCAA Strawberry Mango
XTend BCAA Green Apple
XTend BCAA Watermelon
XTend BCAA Tangerine
XTend BCAA Grape
XTend Perform Black Cherry
XTend Perform Mango
Flexatril (multiple bottles)
*Blood Orange is my absolute most favorite supplement flavor. Ever. To my taste, no other flavor compares to it. The Grape was also quite tasty. Watermelon I didn’t care much for, but I did finish that tub.
Found this video this morning.
Made it in February of 2017.
LOL
I will start sharing my first two reviews later this weekend or sometime next week.
Thanks for reading.
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03-02-2018, 10:55 AM #1
SciVation XTend BCAA, Elite, Ripped
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03-02-2018, 08:12 PM #6
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How long does it take you to finish this big of a stack?? I feel like it would last me at least a year haha. It seems like blood orange is on the top of everyone's BCAA list in terms of flavor so I definitely have to give it a try. I have a bad habit of just buying whichever products have the best sales lol even though they may not be the best.HTC
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03-03-2018, 02:30 PM #7
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03-03-2018, 08:03 PM #8
Thanks.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I'm loving it so far.
Thanks.
I have ten tubs, at 30 scoops per tub.
That's 300 scoops.
I usually end up with about 2 scoops/day, so this should last me about 5 months, though in the summer I end up with 3-4 scoops/day, because I like to take large amounts of ice-cold intra drinks on my long outdoors bike rides. So this stack may last 3-4 months.
You never tried Blood Orange?
You really should.
I bought six tubs of it so far, though I don't have any in this current stack.
That is one flavor you won't be sorry you tried.
Thanks.
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03-03-2018, 08:20 PM #9
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03-03-2018, 08:54 PM #10
XTEND BCAA PINK LEMONADE
I used this flavor for about a week now. Went through about ten scoops and I tried different amounts of water. I ended up settling on 1 1/2 scoops mixed in about 22oz filtered water, with a few ice cubes in there.
I used this either during my morning/afternoon hours, as I usually don't eat a lunch at work and this helps me carry over till after my late-afternoon workout, and I also used it as an Intra during some of my longer workouts.
Here are some pictures...
And some honest feedback...
TASTE: 7/10
This had a refreshing taste to it. I almost could taste the lemon pulp in there. I liked it. The one thing I could not figure out was the sweetness added in there. I couldn't figure out if that was Strawberry or Cranberry, so I looked up how Pink Lemonade is made ... Apparently, Pink Lemonade is supposed to be nothing but straight-up Lemonade, with added artificial color or with added Cranberry flavor. I guess the added sweetness came from some sort of Cranberry flavor, because it is sweet but also somewhat tart. That part of it I wasn't too crazy about. On my next order, I will make sure to include a Lemon Lime tub ... I remember trying the Tangerine, and I liked it very much.
MIXABILITY: 9/10
If you mix this in a glass or jar, you'll have to wait a few minutes for the foam at the top to dissipate. You can see in some of the pictures above that the mixture is very clear after a while. There is absolutely no residue in the mixture. If you drink this out of a shaker, which I often did (I used the large XTend Perform shaker) you won't have any issues with the foam.
PROFILE: 10/10
With 7g of BCAAs (2:1:1), one scoop will do just fine for a serving. I like that dosing, because it doesn't require double-scooping it. Having said that, I usually ended up double-scooping it, simply because I like to sip on something throughout my morning hours and also as an Intra. If you want to have just one scoop at a time and have your tub last longer, this is very well dosed and one scoop will be just fine. The added Electrolytes (1,170mg) and Citrulline Malate (1000mg) are also a great addition. Just an awesome profile.
PRICE: 9/10
I did not pay for this tub, but I bought plenty of tubs from SciVation. When not on sale, the cost is about $1/scoop. With different coupons I've used and with the occasional sales, I have bought the XTend BCAA at about $0.70/scoop. Not too bad at all. The free shipping definitely helps and if you go with a NINETY SERVING TUB, you'll save even more!
OVERALL: 8/10
This was not my favorite XTend BCAA flavor. Of course, this is based on my own taste. I guess I would put it in the same category with Watermelon. I bought that a while ago and I finished the tub, but it just didn't compare with other flavors I had bought, such as Blood Orange, Grape, etc. I do like this Pink Lemonade flavor simply because it is citric, so I will definitely enjoy these tubs (I have three of them) but it is not one of my favorites. If I could do anything to improve this flavor for my own taste, I would remove whatever ingredient is in there that makes it sweeter. Perhaps make a Pink Grapefruit flavor? Oh my ... that'd be awesome!
I will write a store review with my next XTend BCAA Review (Strawberry Mango), since I want to include flavor ratings for all the flavors I tried so far with that store review.
Thanks for reading.
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03-04-2018, 03:08 PM #11
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03-04-2018, 03:32 PM #12
XTEND BCAA STRAWBERRY MANGO
A few pictures...
I opened this tub a couple days ago, but I already went through an entire tub before. I had purchased two tubs in 2017 - kept one for myself and I shared one with a friend on the forums. So I already tried this before but I never wrote a review.
I won’t repeat the information that is the same as the Pink Lemonade, such as the Profile, Price, etc.
TASTE: 10/10
The flavoring is outstanding here! The mixture of Strawberry and Mango is well done. To my taste, the Mango stands out more than the Strawberry, so I would probably name it Mango Strawberry instead of Strawberry Mango. I like Mango flavors a lot, so maybe that is why that flavor jumps at me more. My favorite taste was at 24oz filtered water + 1 1/2 scoops, and a few cubes of ice. Using the large XTend shaker (44oz) with 2 scoops worked well too, wihout washing the taste away.
OVERALL:10/10
This is one of those flavors that I would return to again and again. Very tasty, not overpowering, just perfect! I sure am glad I got three tubs of it. Thank you again for the generosity! No problem giving this an overall 10/10.
Here’s a link to my store review. I wrote it based on all the XTend BCAA flavors I tired so far, so it includes ratings for multiple flavors:
http://reviews.bodybuilding.com/SciV...f20e03807d1729
Thanks for reading.
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03-04-2018, 11:48 PM #13
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03-07-2018, 08:46 PM #15
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03-09-2018, 11:50 AM #16
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03-09-2018, 11:53 AM #17
XTEND BCAA RIPPED
BLUEBERRY LEMONADE
I have used this product almost daily for a week now, as an Intra, a Post, and also on my rest day as a way to stay hydrated.
For 1 scoop, I found my favorite taste and consistency at about 17oz filtered water, with a couple ice cubes in there. For 2 scoops, I went with about 40oz filtered water and some ice cubes. I found that even with a full 44oz XTend Perform shaker, the taste stays pretty consistent and doesn’t wash away too much.
Here are some pictures...
Here is some feedback...
TASTE: 10/10*
Amazing taste. I could stop right there and be done with this section of the review... I don’t remember ever trying this flavor combination in a supplement, but it’s easily in my top-three now. I’m dealing with a bit of a sore throat, but if I’m able to get rid of it, I will certainly try making a slushee with this. Very clean, very refreshing taste!
*I would suggest you drink this within a few short hours after mixing it. I sometimes mix my supps the night before, and the taste on this Blueberry Lemonade went a bit chemical on me when keeping it mixed in water overnight.
MIXABILITY: 9/10
This mixes well but will leave some foam at the top. I couldn’t get rid of that with any amount of additional water. This doesn’t bother me too much but I mention it since it is obvious. I assume this is probably because of the added Cayenne extract, but I could be wrong. If the foam bothers you too much, just drink it from a shaker cup so it’s not so obvious.
PROFILE: 10/10
The BCAA dosing is very solid at 7g/scoop, but you get so much more in this tub! You can read the label for yourself and see. If you are trying to shed some lbs, you’ll like the added CLA and L-Carnitine. The added Cayenne extract will help not only with weight loss but also with reducing muscle/joint discomfort, which might be helpful if you do longer workouts. All kinds of goodies in every scoop! Very happy with this profile.
PRICE: 9/10
The XTend Ripped will not break your bank, but it is not cheap either. I bought mine on BOGO50%OFF so that was good. If you see this on sale, go for it. In fact, it is on sale right now at BOGO15%OFF right here in the store, and this sale will continue until March 18, if I am not mistaken. If I didn’t have a shelf-full of SciVation tubs, I would certainly get more.
OVERALL: 10/10
I will gladly give this an honest 10/10. If you ever purchase this, I am certain you won’t regret it. Whether you use it as an Intra, a Post, a weight loss aid, or simply a way to stay hydrated throughout the day, I’m sure you’ll enjoy every scoop as much as I am. Both thumbs up on this one.
WOULD I BUY THIS AGAIN?
I most certainly will.
I will provide a store review after I try the Watermelon Lime, so I can include both flavors with that store review.
Thanks for reading.
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03-09-2018, 01:12 PM #18
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03-09-2018, 07:21 PM #21
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03-14-2018, 11:45 AM #22
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03-14-2018, 11:49 AM #23
XTEND BCAA RIPPED
WATERMELON LIME
This is the second XTend Ripped flavor I have in this stack and I came back to share some feedback for TASTE and MIXABILITY specifically. The other feedback categories are pretty much the same as with the Blueberry Lemonade.
I will try to find some time to review the last two tubs, the XTend Elite, at some point. Maybe in a week or so.
Here are some pictures...
TASTE: 8/10
I think I mentioned before that I didn’t care much for the Watermelon flavor on the XTend BCAA. The Watermelon Lime I have right here is better. The Lime adds a certain sourness to the mix, and I liked that part of it. I tried it with different amounts of water and I ended up favoring ~17oz water for 1 scoop, and ~40oz for 2 scoops. I can still taste the Watermelon in there, obviously, and it seems a bit artificial/chemical to me (haven’t tried a Watermelon supp I really liked yet), but like I said before, the Lime addition makes it much better. Not too bad at all actually.
MIXABILITY: 8/10
It seemed to me that this mixture had more foam and especially more sediment on the side of the glass/shaker and at the bottom, than the Blueberry Lemonade did ...??? I couldn’t figure out why, because I don’t see anything different in the formula, except for the flavor part. Anyhow, the foam and especially the sediment will be quite obvious, and you’ll have to give it a couple extra shakes every time you take a sip. This sort of thing doesn’t bother me too much, but if it bothers you, you should know it’s there. Like I said in my Blueberry Lemonade review, I am assuming this issue is caused by the Cayenne Fruit Extract in there, but I am not sure. I like the addition of the Cayenne in there, and I feel it’s worth having a bit more starchiness in there because of it.
Here’s a shot of what my glass looks like after a 1 scoop serving. It looks the same inside a shaker cup, but I din’t take a picture of that.
Overall, the Watermelon Lime is a good flavor and I would probably buy it again, just because of the Lime flavor in there. The Blueberry Lemonade is much better though in my opinion.
Here is my store review, including ratings for both flavors:
http://reviews.bodybuilding.com/sciv...6c3b0381363220
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03-14-2018, 12:57 PM #24
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03-28-2018, 10:16 AM #25
I am on Spring Break this week, so I have some time to review the last two items in this stack. I’ve been enjoying these SciVation products a lot in the last few weeks. Used them on a daily basis as an Intra and Post, and also as an additional way to stay hydrated.
I will provide some feedback for the Sour Gummy Xtend Elite today, and I will get back in here a bit later to offer some feedback on the Island Punch Fusion. I will hold off my store review until then so I can include ratings for both flavors.
Here are some photos …
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TASTE: 10/10
This tastes awesome. I only tried the Sour Gummy flavor from one different brand – the PreBuild from MuscleTech – and I like this flavor as much as I liked the MT. The PreBuild is actually a Gummy Worm flavor, but it’s pretty comparable. The Elite is a great combination of sweet and sour, with the sour NOT overpowering the sweet. To my palate, this tastes like 60% sour and 40% sweet. I like it very much. With some ice in there, it’ll provide a very refreshing treat during a hard workout. There’s also a little “spice” to it (can’t tell from where) and I like it a lot.
MIXABILITY: 7/10
The powder mixes ok, but there is residue throughout the mixture. Quite a bit of it actually. Couldn’t get rid of it, no matter how hard I tried. I guess it’d be tough to avoid this because of the amount of ingredients in there. Does it bother me? Not that much. Is it noticeable? Yes. Will it keep me from buying this again? No.
Here’s what the drink looks like at the bottom of the shaker, so you’ll have to give it a couple shakes every time you have a drink.
PROFILE: 10/10
As you can see on the label above, every scoop is dosed very well. Love the PEAK02 performance blend, the C-Malate, as well as the CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine, especially when using this as an intra. Each scoop’ll give you 7g BCAA so you won’t really have to double-scoop this. What I’ve been doing is get two scoops in a 450z shaker, and drink half of it during my workout and then finish the other half post-workout, on the way home. So I did double scoop this every time, so I am running out soon.
PRICE: 8/10
I know this is a high quality product. I know you get what you pay for, so I get why this is more costly than your typical BCAA product. Still, this is a bit costly for my wallet. At two scoops a day, it’ll last me about two weeks. When not on sale, this sells for $40. I bought it on BOGO50%OFF, so I got a good deal on it. I’ve been trying to spend more money on food and less money on supplements, so I think this is a bit expensive. Is it worth it? I think so, but I would wait for some deal before paying full price.
OVERALL: 8.5/10
I am happy with this product. It is very tasty and besides providing with more than enough BCAA in each scoop, it will also enhance your performance at the gym. The weather is warming up slowly, so if I have any of this left in a few weeks, I will certainly use it for my outdoor bike rides. Also looking forward to open the other tub so I can try that other flavor. I will then get back in here and share thoughts about the taste in that flavor, and provide a store review with the two flavor ratings.
Thanks for reading.
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03-28-2018, 08:32 PM #26
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04-02-2018, 06:39 PM #27
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04-02-2018, 07:01 PM #28
This is the last item in the lot: XTend Elite BCAA "Island Punch Fusion"
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All other categories would be the same as the Sour Gummy, obviously, except for the taste, so I didn't repeat myself on those categories. Here's some feedback on the taste for the Island Punch Fusion.
TASTE: 10/10
I never tried a flavor like this. Didn't know to what to expect. The taste is incredible! The first thing I taste every time I have this is ... Peach Nectar! No idea how and why ... I wonder if anyone else tastes the same thing in there. The taste is rich, full, sweet but not to sweet, and the added pulp from the undissolved Peak02 (see the last couple posts) actually makes this feel even more like real Peach Nectar. I can't taste any pineapple in there (shown in picture) and I don't care The taste is very good! One of my favorite BCAA flavor so far. Top-three for sure.
I had initially gone with an 8.5 overall rating (see my Sour Gummy review). I liked this last flavor so much that I changed my overall rating to a 10/10. It's my review and I can do what I want
A big THANK YOU to ScivationLead and team SciVation for the free goodies they sent out! I feel I spent my money well on the tubs I purchased myself. I am definitely sold on SciVation and will return to the brand again and again. I am not on the forums as much as I used to be, but I will try to get back in here and provide feedback every time I use a new product. I will also try to come back and share if I try some different mixtures/recipes with these products.
Thanks for reading this review.
Here's my store review for the XTend Elite:
http://reviews.bodybuilding.com/sciv...f20e0380c503c4
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04-03-2018, 10:33 AM #29
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