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Jud's ActivaTe XTREME REVIEW - Bodybuilding.com Forums
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een non hormonale testbooster. Ben erg benieuwd en start zelf na mijn 9 dagen rust voor hst met dit product. Zal tevens een review plaatsen.
Q. In a nutshell, what is ActivaTe Xtreme?
A. ActivaTe Xtreme? represents not simply a progression but a complete evolution from its predecessor, ActivaTe?. Still harnessing the awesome power of Divanil, ActivaTe Xtreme goes significantly further by providing total testosterone enhancement, adaptogenic support and estrogenic control.
Q. What is so good about Divanil?
A. Divanil is a high-potency extract of stinging nettle root. Most of your circulating testosterone is bound or inactive. A plasma glycoprotein called Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) binds up most of your testosterone so that it cannot exert any anabolic effect. Divanil knocks out SHBG allowing your own testosterone to be free. This is significant because SHBG-bound testosterone cannot exert its muscle-building effects.
Q. Can't we just get this effect cheap from generic stinging nettle root extract products?
A. As much as you would like that, no. While generic stinging nettle products contain all lignans found in the root, Divanil is standardized to 95% 3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran. It is this lignan that shows the highest affinity for sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and what was responsible for the obvious beneficial effects of the original ActivaTe. Generic products also tend to have the typical 10% standardization, so to get one month's worth of the product at the dosing equivalent to the recommended dosing of Divanil would require multiple bottles and likely not have the same effect in the event of other lignans in the root antagonizing the effect of Divanil.
Q. ActivaTe Xtreme contains something called icariin. I have never heard of this before. What is the scoop?
A. Icariin is a flavonol found in epimedium extracts, more familiarly known by the name horny goat weed. It is included in the product formula because of its effects on mimicking testosterone and increasing levels of circulating testosterone, meaning it works synergistically with Divanil?. In addition, it should also assist in increasing libido due to its effects on raising nitric oxide and inhibiting an enzyme known as Phosphodiesterase type 5 or PDE-5.
Q. So will this help strengthen erections?
A. Very possible, yes. It has been shown to do so in the research behind it.
Q. So how does basella alba fit into the product design?
A. Thought you would never ask. In a first for the industry, Designer Supplements introduces you to a compound from Ceylon Spinach. Basella alba has been shown to stimulate Leydig cells directly, leading to increases in testosterone output. In combination with the synergy of icariin and Divanil, you have a perfect triple-threat approach.
Q. How does rhodiola rosea improve this?
A. Rhodiola rosea is a marvelous compound known as an adaptogen. Adaptogens have the ability to balance the endocrine and immune systems, helping the body maintain homeostasis, while amazingly achieving this effect without negative effect on other biological systems. Rhodiola rosea was included in ActivaTe Xtreme for its performance-enhancing properties regarding ATP synthesis. This makes it excellent for promoting endurance and also excellent for recovery between bouts of exercise.
Q. And I3C
A. Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a naturally occurring phytochemical found in vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. While primarily a powerful antioxidant, I3C also supports the liver?s typical processes such as toxin removal. The predominant interest in I3C for ActivaTe Xtreme?, however, is its effect of modulating estrogen metabolism. Its effects include reducing ?bad? estrogen metabolites, and promoting activity of the good metabolites. This helps take care of any unwanted side effects from the potent combination of Divanil, icariin and basella alba.
Q. Excellent. So what are the dosing recommendations?
A. Two caps per serving, 2-3 times per day.
Q. Spaced out, or can I dose all at once for practicality?
A. Space them out. The effect of Divanil is much better this way.
Q. How long does a bottle last?
A. One month at recommended dosing.
Q. Can I double dose the product?
A. We recommend that you do not, but understand if the heavier of you prefer to increase the dosage.
Q. How long can I use it for?
A. We recommend four week cycles.
Q. Will ActivaTe Xtreme lose effectiveness over time?
A. There is nothing to suggest this to be the case. That said, we recommend cycle lengths of four weeks. Eight maximum for those who wish to experiment.
Q. So there is potential for ActivaTe Xtreme to agitate those with existing gyno problems?
A. The potential is always there with a product that will increase total and free testosterone as efficiently as ActivaTe Xtreme, especially for users with existing conditions. However, we feel that the chances of aggravation are very, very slim. And the chances of actual gynecomastia development from use of the product to be near-impossible.
Q. Does ActivaTe Xtreme cause HPTA shutdown?
A. No, it is non-hormonal and should not negatively impact HPTA in anyway. ActivaTe Xtreme may even improve HPTA function when used post cycle.
Q. Does it matter if taken with or without food?
A. No.
Q. Does ActivaTe Xtreme help you gain strength?
A. Provided your diet and training are on point.
Q. Do you think ActivaTe Xtreme would be strong enough to retain muscle while cutting?
A. Providing your diet is solid and your training not excessive, certainly.
Q. Do I need to taper ActivaTe Xtreme? down at the end of the cycle?
A. It is not necessary, no, the body seems to re-establishes homeostasis pretty quickly after ceasing use of ActivaTe Xtreme. If it makes you feel better, however, you can taper down.
Q. Since SHBG governs estrogens also, does that mean ActivaTe will free up estrogen also? I do not want to turn into a girl.
A. Yes, this is absolutely possible, although SHBG has a low affinity for estrogens than androgens like testosterone, so not much will be activated in that regard.
Q. What about aromatization?
A. Some of the testosterone activated by the product will undoubtedly be converted into estradiol (a type of estrogen). The effect will not be enough to give you a big butt or make you cry at Titanic, but it should be enough to confer the multitude of benefits associated with estrogens in non-excessive amounts.
Q. Estrogen has benefits?
A. Yep. Do not be fooled, it is a double-edge sword in some scenarios, gynecomastia being the worst of men, but in smaller concentrations it will boost cholesterol profiles, increase GH to IGF-1 conversion in the liver, promote glycogen synthesis and help boost water retention in the muscle, giving a muscle expanding effect allowing you to lift more weight. Not only this, but it helps lubricate joints to help you lift the extra poundage.
There are bad metabolites of estrogen, but the inclusion of I3C (see above) will help to minimize this issue.
Q. Will ActivaTe Xtreme give me acne?
A. Again, with a product as effective as ActivaTe Xtreme is for boosting total and free testosterone, it certainly is possible. Some users report oilier skin and some increased acne, but nothing that makes your face look like a Goodfellas pizza. After a week or so your body should adjust to the higher amount of testosterone making acne a non-issue.
Q. I feel warm about half an hour after taking my dose of ActivaTe Xtreme. What is causing that?
A. We expect this to be an inverse benefit from the binding of SHBG by Divanil. By lowering SHBG and raising free testosterone, we theorize that thyroid output is increased, causing the perceived rise in core temperature.
Q. So is this a good thing or a bad thing?
A. It is a tremendous benefit. The active thyroid hormone, T3, regulates protein synthesis. Just enough can boost muscle tissue building rates and lead to a very nice anabolic effect. So much so, that we fully expect this effect to play a large role the overall anabolic nature of the product.
Q. I have noticed some cool vascularity using ActivaTe Xtreme. What is causing this?
A. That will most likely be the nitric oxide (NO) boosting effect of Divanil and icariin. This also plays a large role in the pumps during training reported by most.
Q. Last question, it is well documented how much Designer Supplements dislikes proprietary blends, so how come this product has a proprietary blend?
A. Excellent question. It is not that we dislike proprietary blends in general, we just despise the companies who utilize proprietary blends to significantly under dose compounds but include them on the label to beef up the product profile. It is usually quite obvious when this has been done as the product will list about 10-30 compounds in the profile, and yet the serving size is maybe one-to-three caps.
ActivaTe Xtreme contains only five compounds, all dosed adequately (and generously). We have used our right to use a proprietary blend because this product has been in the design process for almost a year and we do not wish to continue going down the road of having our products ripped-off so easily. It has happened on almost every single product we have released to date. This is our way of making life more difficult for the rip-off artists who have no ability to research or design novel products on their own.
Q. I have a medical condition. Will ActivaTe cause problems with any medication I am taking?
A. Always consult your doctor before using any new products.
A. ActivaTe Xtreme? represents not simply a progression but a complete evolution from its predecessor, ActivaTe?. Still harnessing the awesome power of Divanil, ActivaTe Xtreme goes significantly further by providing total testosterone enhancement, adaptogenic support and estrogenic control.
Q. What is so good about Divanil?
A. Divanil is a high-potency extract of stinging nettle root. Most of your circulating testosterone is bound or inactive. A plasma glycoprotein called Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) binds up most of your testosterone so that it cannot exert any anabolic effect. Divanil knocks out SHBG allowing your own testosterone to be free. This is significant because SHBG-bound testosterone cannot exert its muscle-building effects.
Q. Can't we just get this effect cheap from generic stinging nettle root extract products?
A. As much as you would like that, no. While generic stinging nettle products contain all lignans found in the root, Divanil is standardized to 95% 3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran. It is this lignan that shows the highest affinity for sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and what was responsible for the obvious beneficial effects of the original ActivaTe. Generic products also tend to have the typical 10% standardization, so to get one month's worth of the product at the dosing equivalent to the recommended dosing of Divanil would require multiple bottles and likely not have the same effect in the event of other lignans in the root antagonizing the effect of Divanil.
Q. ActivaTe Xtreme contains something called icariin. I have never heard of this before. What is the scoop?
A. Icariin is a flavonol found in epimedium extracts, more familiarly known by the name horny goat weed. It is included in the product formula because of its effects on mimicking testosterone and increasing levels of circulating testosterone, meaning it works synergistically with Divanil?. In addition, it should also assist in increasing libido due to its effects on raising nitric oxide and inhibiting an enzyme known as Phosphodiesterase type 5 or PDE-5.
Q. So will this help strengthen erections?
A. Very possible, yes. It has been shown to do so in the research behind it.
Q. So how does basella alba fit into the product design?
A. Thought you would never ask. In a first for the industry, Designer Supplements introduces you to a compound from Ceylon Spinach. Basella alba has been shown to stimulate Leydig cells directly, leading to increases in testosterone output. In combination with the synergy of icariin and Divanil, you have a perfect triple-threat approach.
Q. How does rhodiola rosea improve this?
A. Rhodiola rosea is a marvelous compound known as an adaptogen. Adaptogens have the ability to balance the endocrine and immune systems, helping the body maintain homeostasis, while amazingly achieving this effect without negative effect on other biological systems. Rhodiola rosea was included in ActivaTe Xtreme for its performance-enhancing properties regarding ATP synthesis. This makes it excellent for promoting endurance and also excellent for recovery between bouts of exercise.
Q. And I3C
A. Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a naturally occurring phytochemical found in vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. While primarily a powerful antioxidant, I3C also supports the liver?s typical processes such as toxin removal. The predominant interest in I3C for ActivaTe Xtreme?, however, is its effect of modulating estrogen metabolism. Its effects include reducing ?bad? estrogen metabolites, and promoting activity of the good metabolites. This helps take care of any unwanted side effects from the potent combination of Divanil, icariin and basella alba.
Q. Excellent. So what are the dosing recommendations?
A. Two caps per serving, 2-3 times per day.
Q. Spaced out, or can I dose all at once for practicality?
A. Space them out. The effect of Divanil is much better this way.
Q. How long does a bottle last?
A. One month at recommended dosing.
Q. Can I double dose the product?
A. We recommend that you do not, but understand if the heavier of you prefer to increase the dosage.
Q. How long can I use it for?
A. We recommend four week cycles.
Q. Will ActivaTe Xtreme lose effectiveness over time?
A. There is nothing to suggest this to be the case. That said, we recommend cycle lengths of four weeks. Eight maximum for those who wish to experiment.
Q. So there is potential for ActivaTe Xtreme to agitate those with existing gyno problems?
A. The potential is always there with a product that will increase total and free testosterone as efficiently as ActivaTe Xtreme, especially for users with existing conditions. However, we feel that the chances of aggravation are very, very slim. And the chances of actual gynecomastia development from use of the product to be near-impossible.
Q. Does ActivaTe Xtreme cause HPTA shutdown?
A. No, it is non-hormonal and should not negatively impact HPTA in anyway. ActivaTe Xtreme may even improve HPTA function when used post cycle.
Q. Does it matter if taken with or without food?
A. No.
Q. Does ActivaTe Xtreme help you gain strength?
A. Provided your diet and training are on point.
Q. Do you think ActivaTe Xtreme would be strong enough to retain muscle while cutting?
A. Providing your diet is solid and your training not excessive, certainly.
Q. Do I need to taper ActivaTe Xtreme? down at the end of the cycle?
A. It is not necessary, no, the body seems to re-establishes homeostasis pretty quickly after ceasing use of ActivaTe Xtreme. If it makes you feel better, however, you can taper down.
Q. Since SHBG governs estrogens also, does that mean ActivaTe will free up estrogen also? I do not want to turn into a girl.
A. Yes, this is absolutely possible, although SHBG has a low affinity for estrogens than androgens like testosterone, so not much will be activated in that regard.
Q. What about aromatization?
A. Some of the testosterone activated by the product will undoubtedly be converted into estradiol (a type of estrogen). The effect will not be enough to give you a big butt or make you cry at Titanic, but it should be enough to confer the multitude of benefits associated with estrogens in non-excessive amounts.
Q. Estrogen has benefits?
A. Yep. Do not be fooled, it is a double-edge sword in some scenarios, gynecomastia being the worst of men, but in smaller concentrations it will boost cholesterol profiles, increase GH to IGF-1 conversion in the liver, promote glycogen synthesis and help boost water retention in the muscle, giving a muscle expanding effect allowing you to lift more weight. Not only this, but it helps lubricate joints to help you lift the extra poundage.
There are bad metabolites of estrogen, but the inclusion of I3C (see above) will help to minimize this issue.
Q. Will ActivaTe Xtreme give me acne?
A. Again, with a product as effective as ActivaTe Xtreme is for boosting total and free testosterone, it certainly is possible. Some users report oilier skin and some increased acne, but nothing that makes your face look like a Goodfellas pizza. After a week or so your body should adjust to the higher amount of testosterone making acne a non-issue.
Q. I feel warm about half an hour after taking my dose of ActivaTe Xtreme. What is causing that?
A. We expect this to be an inverse benefit from the binding of SHBG by Divanil. By lowering SHBG and raising free testosterone, we theorize that thyroid output is increased, causing the perceived rise in core temperature.
Q. So is this a good thing or a bad thing?
A. It is a tremendous benefit. The active thyroid hormone, T3, regulates protein synthesis. Just enough can boost muscle tissue building rates and lead to a very nice anabolic effect. So much so, that we fully expect this effect to play a large role the overall anabolic nature of the product.
Q. I have noticed some cool vascularity using ActivaTe Xtreme. What is causing this?
A. That will most likely be the nitric oxide (NO) boosting effect of Divanil and icariin. This also plays a large role in the pumps during training reported by most.
Q. Last question, it is well documented how much Designer Supplements dislikes proprietary blends, so how come this product has a proprietary blend?
A. Excellent question. It is not that we dislike proprietary blends in general, we just despise the companies who utilize proprietary blends to significantly under dose compounds but include them on the label to beef up the product profile. It is usually quite obvious when this has been done as the product will list about 10-30 compounds in the profile, and yet the serving size is maybe one-to-three caps.
ActivaTe Xtreme contains only five compounds, all dosed adequately (and generously). We have used our right to use a proprietary blend because this product has been in the design process for almost a year and we do not wish to continue going down the road of having our products ripped-off so easily. It has happened on almost every single product we have released to date. This is our way of making life more difficult for the rip-off artists who have no ability to research or design novel products on their own.
Q. I have a medical condition. Will ActivaTe cause problems with any medication I am taking?
A. Always consult your doctor before using any new products.
review:
Jud's ActivaTe XTREME REVIEW - Bodybuilding.com Forums
(zat meer te vinden op het net)
een non hormonale testbooster. Ben erg benieuwd en start zelf na mijn 9 dagen rust voor hst met dit product. Zal tevens een review plaatsen.
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