Cytodyne calls Xenadrine
NRG as the "next generation in energy and
weight loss products", and "new 8-hour Power
Xenadrine-NRG is a revolutionary new extended-release
energy supplement... and then keep on working to maintain
those levels for up to 8 full hours." It claims
to take effect within just 30minutes, and will last
for up to 8 hours - hence the name "Xenadrine
NRG 8 Hour Power".
So does Xenadrine NRG really work and what does actual
users say about it? Let's find out. First, we take
a look at the ingredients.
Xenadrine NRG 8 Hour Ingredients
At first glance, Xenadrine NRG 8 Hour Power looks
like a pretty standard lineup of ingredients - you
got your caffeine, green tea, tyrosine, etc...
What cytodyne dubs as a "perfect ratio of herbs,
amino acids, and vitamins." At a closer look,
I see an unfamiliar ingredient called Norambrolide.
Curious what it is and what it does, I did some digging.
Norambrolide - this is also called
"fermented Salvia sclarea leaf extract".
Ahh... now it doesn't look so unfamiliar after all!
Salvia sclarea is a key ingredient used in another
very popular fat burner Biotest
Hot Rox (click to read its review).
Salvia Sclarea, is a potent adenylate cyclase activator
- meaning that it increases the enzyme action of forming
cylic AMP (cAMP - cyclic adenosine monophosphate)
from ATP. What's the deal with cAMP? Increased cAMP
increases lipolysis - or the breakdown of fat.
How does this new ingredient Norambrolide compared
with ephedra? First, they have completely different
mechanism of action, and second, I tend to think it'll
be a pretty big miracle if the weight loss industry
can really come up with something new & legal,
that's as effective as ephedra. Honestly, I couldn't
find any research done on this ingredient called Norambrolide
and its effectiveness on weight loss... Regardless,
Salvia Sclarea shows some promise, but we'll have
to take a wait and see attitude. ;-)
Other Xenadrine NRG ingredients:
1) l-tyrosine: tyrosine is an amino
acid that is a precursor for a number of neurotransmitters
related to our feeling and mood. A deficiency in this
results in depression and reduced ability to cope
with stress, so with Xenadrine NRG you may get a lift
in your mood.
2) Green tea extract: what can you
say about green tea? Pretty much everything good,
and nothing bad. Take a look:
- Green
tea is a powerful antioxidant. (Antioxidants control
all the free radicals in your body, which can be
harmful.)
- It helps
block the cancer-promoting actions of carcinogens,
ultraviolet light from the skin, stomach, small
intestine, liver or lung.
- The polyphenols
in green tea extract shows promising results supporting
weight loss through increasing energy expenditure.
3) Yerba Mate: This herb contain
a gentle form of caffeine, it also supplies vitamins,
minerals, and 15 amino acids. Research suggests that
yerba mate may aid with sleep irregularities and joint
pains. Many people drink yerba mate to boost energy
without the side effects of coffee. Besides this,
there are other caffeine ingredients like guarana,
and green coffee bean extract.
Xenadrine NRG 8 Hour Power Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size (tabs) 2
Servings Per 60
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 188
Norambrolide (mg) 37.5
*Proprietary Blend 454mg Ingredient Details:
*Proprietary Thermoxanthin Blend: l-tyrosine, yerba
mate leaf (standardized for caffeine and theophyllin)
, guarana seed (standardized for caffeine and theophyllin),
green tea leaf, green coffee bean extract, infused
with natural caffeine.
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