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Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry
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- Description
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Pre-Workout w/ NO3
Explosive Workouts
Contains Creatine Nitrate
Highly Explosive Energy
NO3 Pump Technology
Rapid Absorption System
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- Supplement Facts
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DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. Directed Use on Training Days: To determine tolerance, begin by taking one serving (1 scoop) mixed with (4-6 oz.) of water 20-30 minutes before training. After personal tolerance has been assessed, take one to two servings (1-2 scoops) 20-30 minutes before training begins. Add (4-6 oz.) of water for each serving. During your workout, it is recommended that you drink plenty of water. Athlete Disclosure: Due to the unique restrictions of amateur and professional sports organizations (e.g. WADA, NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, UIL, etc) it is recommended that you consult with the appropriate governing body before taking this or any other dietary supplement product.
NOTE: Please do not use in combination with other dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, foods that are considered to be stimulants. Always check the warning label before using C4 Extreme with other products.
Other Ingredients: Natural and Artificial Flavors (Contains: FD&C Blue #1), Natural and Artificial Flavors (Contains: FD&C Blue #1), Citric Acid, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Malic Acid, Malic Acid, Sucralose, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K), Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) Warning: Not intended for use by persons under age 18. Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not consume synephrine or caffeine from other sources, including but not limited to, coffee, tea, soda and other dietary supplements or medications containing phenylephrine or caffeine. Contains caffeine. Do not use for more than 8 weeks. Consult with your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are taking medication, including but not limited to MAOI inhibitors, antidepressants, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or products containing phenylephrine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or other stimulants. Consult your physician prior to use if you have a medical condition, including but not limited to, heart, liver, kidney, or thyroid disease, psychiatric or epileptic disorders, difficulty urinating, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, recurrent headaches, enlarged prostrate or glaucoma. Discontinue 2 weeks prior to surgery or if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, severe headache or shortness of breath. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Woodbolt International
Serving Size 1 Scoop Servings Per Container 30 Amount Per Serving % DV Calories 5.00 Total Carbohydrates 1.00 g 1% Vitamin C 250.00 mg 417% Vitamin C 250.00 mg 417% Niacin (as Niacinamide) 30.00 mg 150% Niacin (as Niacinamide) 30.00 mg 150% Folate 250.00 mcg 62% Folate 250.00 mcg 62% Vitamin B12 35.00 mcg 588% Vitamin B12 35.00 mcg 588% Beta Alanine 1500.00 mg 0% Beta Alanine 1500.00 mg 0% Creatine Nitrate 1000.00 mg 0% Creatine Nitrate 1000.00 mg 0% Arginine AKG 1000.00 mg 0% Arginine AKG 1000.00 mg 0% Explosive Energy Blend 718.00 mg 0% Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) ** Folate (as Folic Acid) ** Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) ** N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine ** Niacinamide ** Pyridoxine Phosphate ** Synephrine HCI ** Caffeine Anhydrous (135mg) ** Mucuna Pruriens ** Explosive Energy Blend 718.00 mg 0% Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) ** Folate (as Folic Acid) ** Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) ** N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine ** Niacinamide ** Pyridoxine Phosphate ** Synephrine HCI ** Caffeine Anhydrous (135mg) ** Mucuna Pruriens ** ** Daily Value (DV) not established
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Used for Amount Why Athletic Performance4 gram three times per day 
[2 stars] It has been speculated that AAKG may increase production of nitric oxide, a substance known to enhance blood flow. In one study, AAKG improved measures of strength and short-term power performance in weight lifters.Nitric oxide is the popular name for AAKG (arginine alpha-ketoglutarate), a compound made from the amino acid L-arginine and alpha-ketoglutarate, a substance formed in the body's energy-generating process. AAKG is a popular supplement among bodybuilders and other athletes because of claims that it increases production of nitric oxide in muscles. Nitric oxide is known to have blood-flow-enhancing effects,1 which could in theory increase the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to exercising muscle. While L-arginine by itself is known to increase nitric oxide production, no research has been done to show that AAKG does the same. However, double-blind trials of AAKG suggest it improves some measures of strength and power resulting from weight training.2, 3
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- Ratings and Reviews
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Boosts energy (35)
- Tasty (30)
- Good value (26)
- Builds muscle (23)
- Quickens recovery time (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Before workout (35)
- Everyday (7)
- Backpacking (4)
- During workout (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Competitive athlete (19), Bodybuilder (4), Runner (4), Weekend warrior (4)
- Which of the following is the most important to you?:
- Quality (3)
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Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Tastes Good
Cons
- Seems A Little Salty
Best Uses
- Before Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
This flavor taste pretty good. Not as sweet as the others.
- Gender:
- Female
- Where did you hear about this product?:
- Friend or Family Member
- How many supplements do you use on a daily basis?:
- 3-5 Supplements Daily
- Which of the following is the most important to you?:
- Quality
Pros
- Tastes Good
- Tasty
Cons
- Not Effective
Best Uses
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
I did not notice any energy boost at all, even when taking a double dose. Will be returning this product. It does taste really good though.
- Where did you hear about this product?:
- Newsletter or Blog
- How many supplements do you use on a daily basis?:
- 1-2 Supplements Daily
- Which of the following is the most important to you?:
- Convenience, Price, Quality
Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Builds Muscle
- Good Value
- Tasty
Cons
- Has Side Effects
Best Uses
- Before Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
Take this about 15 minutes before my workout. I'm usually pretty excited for my workouts, but once this is in my system I'm amped to go lift after 12 hours of work and school. Even on days when I'm not feeling it, this mix, which with its color and taste reminds me of Mike's "secret stuff" from Space Jam, but actually works. Only side effect is it makes my skin itch sometimes, but I'm sure that's not a big deal.
- Gender:
- Male
- Where did you hear about this product?:
- Other
- How many supplements do you use on a daily basis?:
- 1-2 Supplements Daily
- Which of the following is the most important to you?:
- Price, Quality
Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Tastes Good
Cons
Best Uses
- Before Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
Nice little pump before morning workouts!
Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Builds Muscle
- Good Value
- Hardcore
- Tastes Good
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Before Workout
- Everyday
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
This stuff rocks
Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Tastes Good
Cons
- Pins And Needles Feeling
Best Uses
- Before Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
In exactly 30 minutes it kicked in! The pins and needles feeling all over made me want to workout so bad so that I wouldn't feel it. It really worked for my cardio workout and even my strength training today!
Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Builds Muscle
- Good Value
- Tastes Good
Cons
Best Uses
- Before Workout
- During Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
Appearance: 10/10
This product is packaged in a shiny, chrome label. This type of packaging is what caught my eye when I first started looking into supplements.
Mixibility: 10/10
I i poured in one scoop of this into 4 ounces of water. Once I shook my shaker bottle, the powder dissolved and mixed smoothly throughout and I didn't see any powder stay on the bottom. Unlike past experiences with other pre-workout drinks, I didn't have to shake the bottle everytime I wanted to take a sip from it.
Taste: 10/10
I swear I wish I could drink more of this, I wish it was an actual drink. The flavor I had was Icy Blue Razz, it tastes like a jolly rancher, but better. I think consuming one scoop in 4 to 6 ounces is a real tease! Now that I think of it, Cellucor's pre-workout is the best tasting I've had so far. It doesn't taste like medicine, or have an after taste like other pre-workout drinks I've had in the past. It's also sour, as I just finished drinking it right now, but it's really good!
Performance: 10/10
I'm the type of person who doesn't like a high dose of beta-alanine. With that being said, 1.5 grams of beta-alanine is just perfect for me. I don't like having the "itchiness" feeling, but this is just enough for me to feel it. I would like to warn you if you're taking this product at night, to be careful because you may find yourself having trouble going to sleep at the time that you want to. I remember wanting to workout at night, but didn't have enough energy and was a bit tired. I took a scoop of this, and I was up even after exhausting myself during my workout. I don't know much about all of the ingredients, but there is also 1 gram of Creatine Nitrate. There IS a big difference when I take this and workout, and when I don't take this and workout. It gives me an extra boost, which I love about it.
Overall: 10/10
I would like to say that this is a product I would actually buy. There's absolutely nothing I can say bad about it, and I'm hoping it'll stay like that in the future. This is one of the top pre-workouts on my list, so you'll never see me too far from this product, for the reason I like cycling off a pre-workout like it recommends.Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Builds Muscle
- Quickens Recovery Time
- Tasty
Cons
- Loses Effectiveness
Best Uses
- Before Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
Great taste and massive pumps. Gives lots of focus and energy. After about a month you need to cycle off, so the C4 can rebuild it's effectiveness again.
Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Tasty
Cons
Best Uses
- Before Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
This product is great. Gives you a boost of energy when you need it and tastes just like a jolly rancher! I recommend this product to everyone.
Pros
- Boosts Energy
- Good Value
- Helps build muscle
- Quickens Recovery Time
- Tasty
Cons
Best Uses
- Before Workout
Comments about Cellucor® C4™ Extreme - Blue Raspberry:
Taste: 10. We all know that feeling when we open up a supplement and it smells too good to be true. You mix it up and end up gagging or having to plug and chug it. Blue Raspberry C4 leads the future with this taste. Many companies have tried the flavor but have never really delivered. This taste has no chemical flavor or weird after taste, Blue Raspberry.
Pump: 8. Unfortunately the pump rates lowest out of all scores. You deserve to know why though. As for most of us, we have a strict schedule but like that increased boost of energy during a workout that a solid preworkout helps us acheive. Unlike gen 2 of C4, you don't feel the tingle which is definitely a missed effect from the old formula. However, it's clear that this product is focusing much more on the effect and energy gain that it has on your training day rather than a chemically induced pump. Therefore, the product is doing exactly what it states it does; helps the user gain results. Plus, the addition of NO3 to the formula helps increase and maintian maximum vascularity.
Ingredients: 9. For a preworkout this mix has almost everything you can think of. Beta-alanine,Vitamin C, Folate, Arganine, Niacin, B12, Creatine Nitrate, and an Explosive Energy Blend. Out of all of these ingredients the only one that some may be concerned with is the high level of Creatine Nitrate (1000 mg). Remember though that this is Nitrate not Creatine Monohydrate. This blend also contains NO3 which has been proven to help increase blood flow. All in all this mix is stable and doesn't cause your body any jitters.
Mixability: 10. Countless times I've had to stir or shake a drink for a solid minute or two just to have my drink still have powder floating around. C4 gen 3 mixes like kool-aid in about 10 seconds allowing the body to absorb the mix more efficiently and get you ready for your workout in about 20 minutes.
After Effects: 9. The effects of this preworkout are awesome. The ingredients work to make you want to keep pumping even when your body physically can't lift any more. The best part is you don't get that jittery feeling that other preworkouts give.
Negatives: Your body doesn't get tingly like the old formula.
Comparisons: Taste is comparable to a better tasting NOXplode. The effects of the mix act like a richer formula of white flood. The old formula used to be heavily compared to jack3d because of the tingle. However, C4, though comparable in use, isn't comparable to the effects of jack3d. Jack3d is a harsher formula while C4 is easy on the body while giving a relaxed focus. The massive effect comes from the increased stamina from such a product. Needless to say that this product is one of my top picks.
Overall Rating: I give this product an overall rating of a 9 out of 10 because there's always room for improvement and because I liked the old tingle that gen 2 gave which this doesn't give. However, the product does what it states and that's provide focus and increased stamina in the gym without a jittery feeling. The product feels stable when using and makes your body want to keep lifting even when it's physically not possible. Definitely worth trying, especially if using white flood, jack3d, or NOXplode. One of my top choices that I recommend.Displaying reviews 1-10
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