Description

iSatori’s 3-XL features three separate forms of creatine (creatine monohydrate, di-creatine malate and creatine ethyl ester). 3-XL also contains third generation nitric oxide boosters such as histidine and di-arginine malate to maximize muscle cell volumization. iSatori’s Accelerated Plasma Shuttle Technology optimizes creatine transport conditions within the gut to deliver more increases in muscular size and shape.

Creatine is a naturally occurring metabolite found in red muscle tissue that helps provide energy to muscles. Over 200 independent studies suggest that creatine monohydrate builds muscle, enhances cellular energy levels, reduces muscle fatigue and increases fat loss. However, creatine monohydrate is insoluble, creating difficulties with absorption in the body.

Esterified creatines such as 3-XL’s creatine ethyl ester and creatine salts such 3-XL’s di-creatine malate, are highly soluble creatines that maximize creatine absorption into muscle cells. Di-creatine malate is comprised of creatine bound to malic acid. Malic acid is a naturally occurring compound that plays a role in the production of ATP (adenosine triphospate), the source of energy the body runs on.  As a result, creatine coupled with malic acid, such as d-creatine malate, can provide even more energy than conventional creatine monohydrate.

iSatori’s third generation nitric oxide (NO) complex contains NO boosters histidine and di-arginine malate. Histidine is a conditional essential amino acid (protein building block) that can become essential if demand for it exceeds the body’s ability to produce it. Di-arginine malate is comprised of the amino acid L-arginine bound to malic acid. Combined, histidine and arginine are a potent combination of NO boosters. NO is a free form gas that can increase blood flow to muscle cells. By increasing blood flow and driving nutrients such as creatine into muscle cells, NO can promote muscle energy and growth.

Pros

iSatori features Accelerated Plasma Shuttle Technology that optimizes creatine transport conditions within the gut. Sodium and chloride creatine transporters foster greater gut tolerability and absorption during creatine supplementation.

High doses of creatine monohydrate can cause side effects such as water retention. Since creatine attracts water to cells, unabsorbed creatine monohydrate can remain outside cells and cause bloating, dehydration and cramping.  3-XL doesn’t require a loading period and prevents “creatine bloating” side effects.

The nutrients in 3-XL have the following benefits:

• No loading phase
• Triple strength creatine maximizes absorption
• Promotes muscle cell volumization
• NO boosters promote muscle energy and growth
• Increases power output

Cons

Creatine is generally considered safe. However, stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea and muscle cramping have been reported with creatine use.

Large amounts of arginine can lead to diarrhea, weakness and nausea. Arginine may promote viral growth and replication, such as genital herpes.

Pregnant or lactating women, those under the age of 18, or people with kidney or liver disease or viral conditions (such as herpes) should not supplement with 3-XL.

No drug interractions have been reported at this time.

Is it for you?

If you’re an athlete or bodybuilder involved in regular strength training and need extra help getting past your current training plateaus, 3-XL may be for you.

However, pregnant or lactating women, those under the age of 18, or people with kidney or liver disease or viral conditions (such as herpes) should not supplement with 3-XL.

Dosage and Directions

Shake tub well before use.

On training days:
Mix one scoop in 8 ounces of water and drink within 30 minutes after exercise.

On non-training days:
Mix one scoop in 8 ounces of water and drink after morning or afternoon meal.

For best results, use 3-XL for a minimum of eight weeks.