[size=+3]Amino89's [/size][size=+5]STOKED![/size][size=+3] FINAL REVIEW[/size]
[size=+2]What is STOKED? [/size]
STOKED includes trans-resveratrol which is a natural antioxidant (derived from wine), estrogen reducer, can increase NOS synthesis. Icarrin (extract of Horny Goat Weed) is also part of the formula which aids in libido, test boosting, and vasodilation. Quercetin was added to help with bioavailability and it has NOS and antioxidant capabilities as well. Lastly, Piperine was included to enhance absorption, due to Trans-resveratrol and Icarrin being poorly absorbed substances without a mediator.
[size=+1]Libido: I had to start off with libido because STOKED rocked for enhancing it. I don't want to get into all the details but lets just say it was AWESOME.
Pumps: STOKED is not advertised as a pump product. BUT I would have to say I was totally STOKED! about the pumps, the product brought to my workouts. SO impressed that I decided to do some research...I found that Quercetin, Trans-resveratrol, and Icarrin make one heck of a NOS supplement (hence the libido increase
). The Icarrin increases the capacity of which NO can be produced and can cause vasodilation, while the Quercetin and Trans-resveratrol greatly increase NOS synthesis. I prefer STOKED over any "pump" product I've ever tried it's been better than GMS, Arginine, Orthinine, etc. Sleep: Surprisingly sleep was greatly enhanced while on STOKED, dream recall became extremely more vivid, I felt refreshed nearly every day. I would say that STOKED's benefit for sleep was about on par with ZMA.
Hunger: I did not experience any appetite suppression or stimulation from the product, as others have mentioned.
Strength: Strength went up considerably during the 30 days on STOKED for a natural test booster. I think most of my lifts increased about 5lbs. or a couple reps. I don't think STOKED will directly affect strength as creatine would. It's mode of action lies within its ability to indirectly and naturally affect hormones levels by increasing T and reducing E levels to favor strength gains.
Lean Body Mass: I gained a total of 2lbs. which isn't much but I wasn't trying to gain or lose during the 30 day run. Training was intense, cardio was at 45 min. low intensity about every day, and I didn't count my macros I just ate healthy. I wasn't try to cut or bulk, just maintaining a healthy lifestyle while in college as I'm already extremely busy with that. I think STOKED can offer a great amount of synergy with other NHA's due to it's other effective properties. Perhaps even be a great LBM builder if calories are adequate, but I could not effectively judge this property of STOKED. I noticed my arms got a little thicker especially tris, and forearms have gained some size as well.
Side Effects: I caught a 3-4 day flu about midway through the log. However, it was not attributed to the product. No adverse side-effects to report.
Overall: Being a drug-free athlete I wanted to give STOKED a try. Keep in mind I am a rep for the company but HONESTLY I would have to give the product about a 9 on effectiveness. I think it would make a great product for any athlete, natural or not. I enjoyed STOKED! and will definitely use it again in the future.[/size]
