Supplement Review: Musclespeed From Accelerative Nutraceuticals

Product Name: Musclespeed
Company: Accelerative Nutraceuticals
MSRP: $49.99
MUSCLESPEED, 90 Capsules]
Availability: Medium (Online)
Servings: 45

Pre-workout supplements… There is always a lot of hype surrounding them and most of the time they are a complete waste of cash. The reason is simple, all they give you is a big caffeine rush which you could haven gotten from a cup of coffee or even a can of RedBull. But I have hope; enter Musclespeed from Accelerative Nutraceuticals. Let me start off by saying that I was very reluctant on reviewing this product for two main reasons:

* It's made by a relatively new company and therefore I have no clue as to what their credibility is like. This can be a good or bad thing; they have the chance to start off on the right foot, but could also fail miserably. Oh the excitement!

* Which brings me to my second point… Because it's so new, I'm sure that one man's passionate vision led him to invest his life savings into something he believes in, and his credibility is now put on the line. See, if BSN releases a shitty product… No big deal, they can release another one next month because they got the capital. But if I don't like Musclespeed, most people won't buy it, the company will go to the shitter and I've just tanked one man's future. Luckily I don't really care about that… And therefore It's time to put this supplement through it's paces and see what we have on our hands.

First Impression:

First off, the black bottle with the chrome lettering is very sexy indeed. I had a few people look at it and instantly say "oooh what's that?" And I also love the bright red-pills. It's a nice touch. (For those of you who've been living under a rock… The red pill is what Neo took in The Matrix to find out "how deep the rabbit whole really went") Love it!

Another thing I should mention is that the product website is VERY well referenced. Just check this out: http://www.musclespeed.net/Speed-Supplement-Science.htm. Every ingredient is backed by referencing adequate and real-world studies. BIG points go to Accelerative Nutraceuticals for this. You won't believe how many of the "big guys" will avoid you if you say "Hey, can you provide me with some studies to prove that your product or the ingredient in your product actually works".

So far so good, now before getting down to the nitty gritty, it's time to hear what the company has to say about it's own product. Marketing info always sounds so exciting doesn't it?

Product Claims:

What Is MUSCLESPEEDTM?

MUSCLESPEEDTM is a cognitive and neuromuscular accelerator, taken pre-workout, by fighters and extreme sport athletes. It's the only natural source supplement that helps you activate the most muscle fiber with a single dose. Take MUSCLESPEEDTM 30min before training or competition and unleash unprecedented power and speed. Experience a smooth rush of energy, and mental focus, coming on 15 minutes of the first dose and up to 4-5 hours at a time!

By facilitating the production and release of two ‘wonder' neurotransmitters known as Adrenaline and Acetylcholine, your muscles respond with more contractile intensity.

Everyone, at one time or another, has experienced a physical ‘rush' when norepinephrine (adrenaline) has been secreted into the blood stream. This action taps into our bodies own evolutionary defense mechanism to "fight or flight" producing a sudden rise in power and strength. The effects of norepinephrine, as released naturally or through the influence of Methylxanthines, are well-established and have been the focus of numerous studies:


* This neurotransmitter and hormone causes CNS (Central Nervous System) stimulation and produces high energy and strength when administered in the right dosages;



* One particular study of trained runners showed a 44% increase in "race-pace" endurance, as well as a 51% increase in cycling endurance[3].



* Caffeine [Anhydrous] which is proven to elevate levels of norepinephrine also exerts some direct physical effects on muscle that may also help explain its ergogenic effects. As long ago as 1910, scientists discovered that caffeine administration increased the contractile ability of isolated muscle[5].



* A study on intermittent cycle sprinting (2 sets of eighteen 4-second sprints with 2 minutes of active rest in between sprints) resulted in an 8.5% increase in the total amount of sprinting work performed and a 7% increase in mean sprint power when caffeine was consumed[10].



* It creates a rise in the cAMP cycle to assist in lipolysis (fat loss) and will help you burn fat via a raise in your metabolism;



* It is a widely accepted, and known fact, that Methylxanthines delay the onset of muscle fatigue and allow for more continuous physical effort;



* There is also a pronounced effect on mood, cognition, focus, and awareness resulting in a heightened mental state;



* Releases glucose from energy stores, and increases blood flow to skeletal muscles. This response gets your muscles ready to perform work.



* Studies have confirmed that exercise causes a decline in acetylcholine, which may reduce the ability of nerves to transmit impulses to exercising muscles[15]. Supplementing with MUSCLESPEEDTM elevates acetylcholine which aids in the transmission of these nerve impulses;



* Assists in producing contractile intensity in muscles which can translate to measurable power (speed + strength) increases. This condition is also thought to create an anabolic state in which the body by triggers an adaptive response to work intensity;



* Effective and rapid transmission of neural signals. Scientific studies keep confirming the same thing: FASTER REACTION TIMES are being achieved in both trained and untrained human test subjects;



* Phosphatidylcholine, a key ingredient in MUSCLESPEEDTM, can elevate choline levels before, during, or after exercise. This is important to athletes because a reduction in free choline during intense physical activity can reduce acetylcholine release, and thereby affect endurance and performance. Phosphatidylcholine is 12 times more effective than inorganic choline salts at raising human blood choline levels after 24 hours [17,18].



* Boosts brain function, concentration, and memory by increasing circulation and brain choline/acetylcholine levels. Many supplements are failing to address this important requirement. Without proper brain function nothing is possible.

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