3-In-1 Muscle Support
I highly recommend AllMax Nutrition ACuts. The ingredients are proven and in solid, transparent doses and there aren’t any useless fillers or dangerous compounds.
The price is lower than I expected, it tastes good, and it mixes well. I can’t find anything wrong with ACuts. It should help boost fat burning, provide energy, and improve post-workout recovery.
- Ingredient Quality
- Price
- Safety
- Ease of use
- Transparency
AllMax Nutrition ACuts is an amino-charged energy drink claimed to combine to power of a pre-workout with the muscle support of amino acids. It supports workouts in 3 ways:
1. More Energy
2. Better Performance
3. Faster Recovery
I’m not a huge fan of pre-workouts, but getting 3 supplements in 1 seems like a good deal. Let’s see if ACuts stands up to scrutiny.
What’s In It?
I was immediately impressed by the transparency of ingredients in ACuts. Energy supplements generally hide ingredient doses behind proprietary blends, but ACuts has every compound and dosage clearly listed.
Natural Caffeine – 125 mg
Caffeine is the undisputed king of energy ingredients. It’s found in everything from your morning coffee to fat burners. It works by blocking fatigue receptors in the brain and boosting both dopamine and adrenaline production. The result is a feeling of sustained energy and enjoyable focus.
In addition to its energy-boosting effects, caffeine also acts as a mild diuretic, purging excess water weight and bloating. [1]
125 mg of caffeine is enough to be effective without being overwhelming.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid – 500 mg
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a healthy fatty acid, like the omega-3s in fish oil. While it’s generally taken for heart health, CLA also improves muscle tissue regeneration and has been shown to reduce recovery time and body fat. [2]
Green Coffee Bean Extract – 125 mg
Green coffee bean extract comes from the unroasted form of coffee bean. The unroasted part in important, because roasting coffee beans destroys the chlorogenic acid, the active fat-burning compound.
Chlorogenic acid reduces the amount of new fat created and stored from excess carbohydrates. This makes the body burn existing fat, accelerating a “cut” physique. [3]
Taurine 2000 mg
Taurine is an amino acid used to improve workout “pumps,” giving you more energy and power in the gym. It works by stimulating blood flow and oxygen levels to muscle tissue. This improves both intra-workout performance and recovery. [4]
BCAAs – 725 mg
Branched chain amino acids are the backbone of muscle growth. They make up more than 30% of the amino acids needed for new muscle tissue, making them the most important recovery aminos. [5]
Each BCAA plays a key role. Leucine kick-starts protein uptake, valine supports new tissue growth, and isoleucine regulates glucose-energy conversion.
725 mg is a decent amount of BCAAs for recovery. While a straight BCAA product would have more, I’m pleased with this amount for a multi-use product.
Glutamine 250 mg
Glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids found throughout the body. It’s a popular compound often taken on its own for its proven muscle-building benefits. [6]
There are several grams of other amino acids, including Lysine and Alanine, for further muscle support.
How Much Does It Cost?
ACuts is relatively new, so it’s still difficult to find. BestPriceNutrition has it for $20+shipping, and eSupplements has it for $19 with free shipping.
I imagine it will become available from more retailers as it’s more widely released, but eSupplements looks like the best option for now.
What Flavors Are Available?
ACuts is available in two flavors: Goji Berry Martini and Pina Colada. These are unconventional choices, but I was actually excited to try something different.
I had Goji Berry Martini and really like it. It was easy to mix, tasted fine, and didn’t have a bad aftertaste.
How Do You Take It?
Like most pre-workouts, the best way to take ACuts is right before exercise. 1 scoop mixed with water 30 minutes before workouts or for a pick-me-up is sufficient. Advanced users may enjoy using up to 2 scoops.
Each container contains 30 servings. That ends up being $0.66/servings, low for an energy powder.
Should I Buy It?
I highly recommend AllMax Nutrition ACuts. The ingredients are proven and in solid, transparent doses and there aren’t any useless fillers or dangerous compounds.
The price is lower than I expected, it tastes good, and it mixes well. I can’t find anything wrong with ACuts. It should help boost fat burning, provide energy, and improve post-workout recovery.
If with my aversion to pre-workout supplements, I can easily see myself using ACuts regularly.
What do you think? Have you tried ACuts yet? Let us know in the comments.
References
[1] 2. Goldstein Erica, et al. “International society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and performance.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2010, 7:5
[2] Chen SC, et al. “Effect of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on weight loss and body fat composition in a Chinese Population” Nutrition. 2012 May;28(5):559-65.
[3] Igho O, et al. “The Use of Green Coffee Extract as a Weight Loss Supplement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Clinical Trials.” Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2011; 2011:382852.
[4] Taurine. Meaghan Massenat. “L-Taurine Benefits & Side Effects.”
[5] Negro M, et al. “Branched-chain amino acid supplementation does not enhance athletic performance but affects muscle recovery and the immune system.” The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 2008 Sep;48(3):347-51
[6] Amores-Sanchez MI, Medina MA. “Glutamine, as a precursor of glutathione, and oxidative stress.” Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. 1999;67:100-5.
