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Scivation Xtend Review
One of the best BCAA supplements around!
If you're a serious athlete, SciVation Xtend is highly recommended.
It is one of the best bodybuilding supplements available right now, and saying I'm pretty
excited about this review would be an understatement.
You may have read somewhere that this supplement is better than whey protein.
According to Scivation it is, but I wouldn't throw out my whey protein just yet.
But if you workout regularly, I would definitely recommend you start using this supplement.
Everyone I've talked to loves this product and many fitness experts really recommend it.
It's one of the few supplements that I use regularly, next to a multivitamin, fish oil and
whey protein.
So let's find out what Scivation Xtend is all about!
Company Background
Scivation is a company driven by supplying innovative supplements created by the latest
scientific research.
They really want you to reach your fitness goals through the various products they offer.
They clearly state that their mission is to help you reach your goals.
The President of Scivation is Marc Lobliner, and he's helped by Derek Charlebois and Rob
Moran. All three of these guys have lots of experience in the health and fitness industry.
It's not a rare thing to actually see these guys in bodybuilding forums helping people with
questions about supplements and training.
I've actually read through forum discussions where I've found Marc jump in and give advice
about Scivation Xtend.
This is just one of the many testaments to the mission of the company in helping people
achieve their goals.
What exactly is Scivation Xtend?
Xtend can be classified as a "during workout" supplement.
More specifically it's an amino acid supplement, and its focus is on supplying you with only
the nutrients that you need.
Here are the main ingredients:
- BCAA
- Glutamine
- Citrulline Malate
What's great about this supplement is that it has no calories, no sugar and no carbs.
It works without having to load you up with stimulants, and it doesn't spike your blood
sugar.
Side Bar...
This is a great quality in a supplement. A product with no fillers and no negative
ingredients.
Many types of supplements available have stimulants like caffeine and sugar which can cause
side effects for certain users. Common side effects of these products are upset stomachs and
headaches usually caused by not staying hydrated.
Also, there are some creatine supplements which work well, but they supply you with 75 grams
of dextrose which spikes your blood sugar levels.
An example would be Cell Tech Creatine.
I've used Cell Tech in the past with success, but it is definitely not a supplement I would
use without clycling off.
The spike in blood sugar that some of these products cause helps you absorb the creatine,
but constantly spiking your blood sugar levels like that is not always healthy for everyone.
So, it's awesome to have a sugar and stimulant free supplement like Xtend.
End Side Bar...
What does it do?.. in simple terms please :)
These ingredients fuel your workouts, boost your endurance, help you build new muscle, and
prevent the breakdown of muscle.
What's special about these pure ingredients is that they work immediately.
When you're training, you will get tired and your muscles will start to breakdown. The need
for amino acids at this time is very high.
Using Scivation Xtend really targets those areas by supplying various amino acids which help
reduce fatigue and muscle breakdown.
This improves your workouts and your recovery, and ultimately helps you make better gains.
Some of the most common experiences while using this supplement have been an increase in
energy levels while exercising, and a faster recovery.
And remember, the great thing about these results is that they're NOT produced by any
stimulants.
The results are produced by understanding the science and power of supplying a variety of
amino acids in a form that your body can use immediately, and many people feel Scivation has
done this perfectly!
How to use Scivation Xtend
New formula available!
The new formula makes it much easier to take.
Simply mix 1 scoop with 8 ounces of water (1 cup), and sip during your workout. Finish off whatever's left post workout.
On non training days, sip 1 scoop in 8 ounces of water throughout the day.
These are the directions for the old formula:
Just to make it clear, 1 serving equals 2 scoops.
There are a few ways that Scivation Xtend is recommended to be taken.
The easiest way is to sip on it about 10 to 15 minutes before your workout, and during your
actual workout.
It is recommended to use 3 servings (6 scoops) with this method. At the end of your workout
finish whatever is left.
If you weigh less than 160 pounds, you might see good results with only 4 scoops. Test and
see what works best for you.
How much water do you need?
It is recommended to mix 2 scoops with 16 ounces of water (16 ounces is 2 cups.)
So 3 servings of Xtend, which is 6 scoops, should be taken with about 6 cups of water. Most
people will find that this tastes too strong, so you can add more water.
You might want to consider getting a quality water bottle to make this easier.
If you don't have a big enough water bottle to mix this properly, just mix the 3 servings
with what you can and add water while at the gym.
If you combine an intense training session with a post cardio session you might want to
increase your dosage by 1 or 2 servings.
3 servings during the workout seems to be the most widely used method.
The other way to take Xtend is to sip it throughout the day.
You can mix 3 servings into a large water bottle and sip it throughout the day. You can also
separate your servings into smaller ones and sip them during the day.
You might want to try this form of supplementing on your non training days.
Some people also combine this method, with the additional 3 servings during their training
sessions.
That would be 6 servings per day and probably the most you would need to take.
Personally, 3 servings during the workout, and 3 servings throughout the day on non training
days works best for me. I have found many others using this method as well.
What about using other products?
You can use other products while taking Scivation Xtend.
1 serving of the new formula during your workout will allow you to continue using your post workout shake.
So whey protein after your training session is ideal.
Both creatine and pre workout supplements work well when combined with this supplement.
Creatine monohydrate can be taken how it normally is. Adding it to a post workout shake
works well. Click here if you're not sure how to use creatine.
Nitric oxide and pre workout supplements can be taken together with Xtend. They are normally taken pre
workout, so just sip on Xtend during the workout and finish what is left over.
If you feel you're getting too bloated with a pre workout supplement plus the Xtend, you
can just reduce the Xtend dosage and supplement the rest during other times of the day.
Remember, you can sip on Xtend during the day if you don't want to take the full dosage with
a pre workout supplement.
Scivation actually recommends to combine their pre workout supplement SciVation Novem with Xtend,
so you shouldn't have a problem using both types of supplements.
Many experts believe that Xtend can actually enhance both creatine and nitric oxide.
Final Thoughts
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Scivation Xtend
Overall this is a highly recommended supplement.
Bodybuilders and athletes will definitely notice the improved energy and recovery times.
What's also great is that you can actually drink the stuff!
I've seen many people in the gym plug their noses to get certain supplements down, but you
won't find that with Scivation Xtend.
The two popular flavors, grape and watermelon have both received excellent ratings on taste.
Watermelon seems to be a bit sweeter than grape.
Remember to make sure you eat right and train hard to make the most out of these performance
type supplements.
Again, I would highly recommend Xtend from Scivation and believe you will benefit from it.
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