Certified Nutritionist: Jennifer Mauldin
Product name: Psychotic (Pre-Workout)
Brand: Insane Labz
Avg Cost: $34.99 (USD)
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Insane Labz Psychotic Pre-Workout Supplement claims to give you "Psycho" energy, focus, and endurance. Does it deliver? First let's go over the ingredients. It has a total "Psychotic Blend" of 4.5 grams. Their blend is packed with nootropics. Nootropics are natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic molecules that claim to improve cognitive functions. They improve focus and alertness by increasing dopamine levels in the brain. These neurotransmitters are responsible for attention, alertness, and energy. (They can also help out if you have been diagnosed with ADHD.) The nootropics in Psychotic are Beta Alanine, Creatine Monohydrate, Caffeine Anhydrous, Fulvic Acid, and Dimethylethanolamine (or DMEA). Since nootropics offer both short-term and long-term benefits it's really great to see the complementary compounds in this blend. Not all Psychotic Pre Workouts include the "AMPiberry" and "OxyGold" ingredients, however, I prefer the ones that do. You will notice a much stronger effect with these ingredients.
Let's discuss strength. It's recommended to take a half scoop to start. I 100% agree with this. If you are prone to anxiety, caffeine sensitivity, insomnia, or have high/fast heart rate you will definitely want to start with a half scoop. The possible side effects are nervousness, jitters, tingling in hands/arms/legs, headaches, increased heart rate, sweating and/or digestive issues. Studies have shown that a tolerance can be built towards nootropics, so it is possible to increase to a whole scoop once you feel comfortable. I personally have been using this Pshychotic for over a year and still feel comfortable with the effects of using only half a scoop. (Plus, you get twice as many servings making it a great value as well).
The value? It's fair. The average pre-workout is going to be anywhere from $20-$50 and you don't always get what you pay for. With Psychotic, you get 35 servings, 70 if you take half scoops. Insane Labz frequently offers discounts and specials, so I advise you to subscribe to their SMS and emails.
As for the flavor, in my opinion, I love it. This is a preference though. They have a ton of flavors and I don't love them all. My top picks are Fruit Punch, Watermelon, and Cotton Candy. My least favorite is the Green Apple. It's very sour, so if you like that, you will love the Green Apple.
It's important to know that drug interactions are possible with some nootropics. Since nootropics are capable of altering brain chemical levels, nervous system function, and neurotransmitter activity, you should speak to your doctor before adding any new supplements to your regimen.
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