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What is Sinob Flasty?

Sinob Flasty is a sugar-free flavouring powder, sold in a 250 g tub, meant to give taste to a neutral food rather than to bring nutrients. One 3 g scoop is enough to transform a plain fromage blanc, a skyr, a porridge or a shaker. The tub covers roughly 83 servings.

The base is neither sugar nor maltodextrin, but inulin, a fibre extracted from chicory root. That choice is what sets Flasty apart from ordinary liquid flavour drops: inulin brings body and a creamy texture, and it stands up to heat. A preparation flavoured with Flasty can therefore go in the oven or in the pan without the taste evaporating, which is not the case for most flavour drops. The rest of the German range is in our Sinob aisle.

The flavours listed on this page run from Chunky Chocolate to Salted Caramel Chunks, by way of Tiramisu, Speculoos, Banana Split and Hazelnut Spread. Several contain real pieces — biscuit, chocolate, coconut — which stay crunchy in a cold preparation. The flavour list shown on this page is the only up-to-date one.

What does a 3 g serving contain?

The composition varies from one flavour to the next. Below are the values published by Sinob for the Cookies & Cream flavour, in its vegan version, used here as a reference.

The per-serving values are calculated from the per-100 g column published by the manufacturer, who states that its data is entered manually and rounded. The label on the tub you receive is what counts, all the more so as the flavours with pieces run slightly higher in fat.

7 kcal per serving is the figure that explains the whole product. You add a dessert flavour to 250 g of fromage blanc without adding the equivalent of a spoonful of jam. For comparison, two teaspoons of sugar bring about forty, and a classic flavoured syrup a good deal more.

The second figure to look at is the 67.7 g of fibre per 100 g. A 3 g serving therefore brings about 2 g, close to a tenth of the recommended daily intake for an adult. That is useful if you are short on fibre. It is less useful if you already eat plenty: inulin ferments in the colon, and two or three servings in the same day eventually make themselves felt.

Note finally the presence of lactase in most flavours. This enzyme breaks down the lactose in the dairy product you mix the powder into. It is not a selling point, it is a practical detail: a fromage blanc prepared the night before with Flasty goes down better for people who digest lactose poorly.

Ingredients list — Cookies & Cream flavour (vegan)

Inulin, flavouring, heavily defatted lean cocoa powder, sweeteners (sucralose, steviol glycosides from stevia), lactase. The manufacturer declares no allergen for this flavour and reports possible traces of gluten, soya, milk, eggs, crustaceans, fish, nuts and lupin. The composition changes from one flavour to another: read the label of the variant you choose.

How do you use Flasty day to day?

With a dairy product: one level scoop, about 3 g, for 250 to 300 g of fromage blanc or skyr, plus 30 ml of water, mineral water or milk to loosen the texture. With a protein powder: about 4 g of Flasty for 30 g of whey concentrate in 300 ml of water or milk. Frequency: one or two servings a day is plenty. Duration: there is no notion of a course here, it is a cooking ingredient.

The tip that saves you from disappointment: start under-dosed. The product is very sweet, and a heaped scoop on a fromage blanc gives a sickly result that nobody wants to finish. Better to start with half a scoop, taste, then adjust. It is also how you make a tub last.

Let it rest for ten minutes in the fridge if you can. Inulin needs a little time to hydrate; that is when the texture turns creamy rather than grainy. In cooking it holds up without trouble: pancakes, muffins, yoghurt cakes, all of it works. It blends particularly well into a protein pancake mix or an oat flour porridge.

Who is Flasty for, and who is it not for?

It suits anyone who eats fromage blanc every day and has had enough of the plain taste, anyone trying to cut added sugar without giving up dessert, and anyone who cooks their own snacks.

It does not suit you if you have irritable bowel syndrome or follow a low-FODMAP diet: inulin is a fructan, and that is precisely the family of fibres least well tolerated in those situations. This is not a medical contraindication, it is a practical reality we would rather state before the purchase than after.

Watch out too for one flavour in particular: Iced Coffee contains caffeine, at 1 g per 100 g, which is about 30 mg per 3 g serving. That is little, the equivalent of a third of an espresso, but it is worth knowing if you prepare your fromage blanc in the evening or if you already stack other sources of caffeine.

Allergens vary from flavour to flavour and Sinob does not declare them uniformly. If you have a serious allergy, check the label of the tub you receive and do not rely on a generic list. Finally, what not to expect from the product: it is not a protein source, it is not a fat burner, and it will not make anyone lose weight. It is a sugar-free flavour enhancer. Nothing more — but that is already a lot when you have to stick to a diet over the long run.

Flasty or a flavoured whey?

The question comes up often, because on the face of it both do the same job: make a shaker drinkable.

A flavoured whey does both at once, taste and protein, in a single product. It is simpler, and it is the better choice if you drink only one shaker a day, always the same one. Its drawback is monotony: you are locked into the tub's flavour for two months, and you cannot flavour anything other than a liquid.

Flasty separates the two functions. You buy an unflavoured or lightly flavoured protein powder, and you decide on the taste at the moment you take it, serving by serving. You can also flavour what no whey can flavour: a skyr, a porridge, a cake batter. The extra cost per shaker is real, but it buys variety and flexibility.

If your problem is more about sweetening a drink or topping a dessert, look instead at zero sauces or zero jam, which work on liquid texture where Flasty works as a powder.

Frequently asked questions

How many servings in a 250 g tub?

About 83, at 3 g per serving. In practice most users end up around 4 to 5 g per go and empty the tub in some fifty uses. The dose is up to you, but starting low remains the best way not to waste it.

Does Flasty survive cooking?

Yes, and that is one of its main advantages. The inulin base does not break down at home cooking temperatures, unlike many liquid flavourings that lose their intensity in the oven. Pancakes, muffins, cakes, hot porridge: the taste holds.

Is there sugar in Flasty?

Very little. The Cookies & Cream flavour shows 6.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which works out at 0.2 g per 3 g serving. The sweetness comes from sucralose and steviol glycosides, not from sugar. Those residual sugars come from the ingredients themselves, not from an addition.

Are all the flavours vegan?

No. Some references are formulated without any ingredient of animal origin, such as the Cookies & Cream marked "vegan" by the manufacturer, others are not. Sinob does not publish a consolidated vegan list: you have to check the label of the flavour you choose, flavour by flavour.

Why does my fromage blanc turn runny?

Because inulin takes up water and loosens the mixture a little at first. That is normal and temporary. Let it rest ten to fifteen minutes in the fridge: the preparation firms up again and becomes creamier than before you added it.

Does Flasty contain caffeine?

The Iced Coffee flavour does, at 1 g per 100 g of powder, which is about 30 mg per 3 g serving. All the other flavours are free of it. It is a mandatory statement on that variant, and it is worth reading before an evening serving.

Can it be used in hot coffee or tea?

Yes, as long as you stir well: the powder disperses more slowly in a hot liquid than in a cold dairy product. The result is close to a sweetened flavoured coffee. For a drink that is ready as it is, look instead at liquid flavourings and sweeteners.

Where to buy Sinob Flasty

The flavours can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product where we spend the most time advising on a dose rather than on a flavour: most negative feedback comes from too generous a scoop, never from the powder itself. The rest of our sugar-free cooking aids is in the sports nutrition aisle.

What is Sinob’s Greens & Reds?

Sinob Greens & Reds is a fruit, vegetable and fibre powder for mixing with liquid, dosed at 10 g per serving. The 300 g tub holds 30 servings, or one month. It belongs to the superfood ingredients family, the blends sold to top up a diet that is short on plant foods.

The name describes how the product is built: a “green” half — barley grass, spirulina, spinach, chlorella — and a “red” half — beetroot, açaí, blueberry, rosehip. Around them sits a fibre base of pectin, psyllium and wheat fibre, then a handful of extracts: green tea, matcha, black pepper. The sweetener is a stevia extract. The rest of the German range can be found in our Sinob section.

A word straight away about what to expect from this category: it is not a vegetable substitute, and we explain further down why the quantities involved do not allow it to be presented as one.

What does a 10 g serving contain?

The per 100 g values are calculated from the manufacturer’s declaration for a 10 g serving. Here now is the breakdown of the dosed ingredients, in descending order.

The real selling point of this product is the 3.15 g of fibre per serving. That is a solid figure: roughly a tenth of the recommended daily intake for an adult, supplied by pectin and psyllium, two well-tolerated soluble fibres. For someone whose diet is short on plant foods, that is a genuine, measurable contribution, and it is by far the best thing this powder does.

The “superfoods”, on the other hand, need putting back in proportion, because nobody else does it. 500 mg of spirulina is half a gram, when properly dosed spirulina products offer 3 to 5 g a day. 800 mg of beetroot is the equivalent of a single slice. And rosehip, an ingredient traditionally rich in vitamin C, supplies only 1.2 mg per serving here, or 1.5% of the reference value — which is to say nothing at all. These are not criticisms of the formula, they are the actual quantities, and what they tell you is that this product is a fibre source with a plant profile, not a source of micronutrients.

It is also why no health claim can be made for this product. The vitamins and minerals it contains are not present in significant amounts, and none of the plant extracts in the formula holds an authorised claim in Europe. The one thing that is true and can be said is the fibre figure.

One point of composition deserves flagging before we move on: the ingredients list mentions wheat fibre. Wheat is a source of gluten and an allergen subject to mandatory declaration. The manufacturer does not highlight it in the information available to us: if you are coeliac or intolerant, you must read the label on the tub you receive before using it.

Ingredients list

Pectin, psyllium, WHEAT fibre, barley grass, spirulina, spinach, chlorella, beetroot, açaí (30:1 extract), blueberry, rosehip, carrot, pineapple, tomato, green tea extract (of which EGCG), matcha, black pepper (of which piperine), sweetener: stevia extract. Contains WHEAT. Refer to the labelling on the tub for the full allergen declaration.

How do you take Greens & Reds?

Dose: 10 g, one serving. Liquid: 200 ml of cold water minimum. Timing: in the morning, or mid-afternoon. Frequency: one serving a day. Duration: there is no course to follow, use is continuous.

The volume of water is not negotiable. Psyllium and pectin are fibres that swell on contact with water: given too little liquid, they thicken in the throat and become unpleasant to swallow. 200 ml is a minimum, 300 ml is more comfortable, and you should drink normally in the hours that follow.

The powder also mixes very well into a smoothie, fromage frais or yoghurt, which masks the vegetal taste — sharp, grassy, slightly earthy — that not everyone enjoys. That is often the best way to keep taking it over the long run.

If you are not used to fibre, start with half a serving for a week. Jumping from 15 to 18 g of fibre a day in one go causes bloating and discomfort in a lot of people. Building up gradually solves the problem and costs nothing.

Finally, leave at least two hours between this and any medicine or mineral supplement. Soluble fibres slow the absorption of whatever they are taken with, and that applies just as much to an iron tablet or a multivitamin.

Who is Greens & Reds for, and who is it not for?

It suits someone whose diet genuinely lacks fibre and plant foods: meals eaten out, busy weeks, a dislike of vegetables. In that specific case, 3 g of soluble fibre a day added with no effort has concrete value.

It is not suitable for people who are coeliac or gluten intolerant, as the formula contains wheat fibre. That is the single most important point on this page and it bears repeating.

Nor is it suitable if you have unstabilised irritable bowel syndrome: a sudden load of soluble fibre can make symptoms worse before it makes them better. In that case, introduction must be very gradual, and ideally discussed with a healthcare professional.

The formula contains green tea extract, a source of EGCG and of a small amount of caffeine. It is not a problem at this dose, but it is worth knowing if you take your serving in the evening or if you are stacking several sources of green tea extract.

What you should not expect from it, and this is the honest paragraph on this page: it is not a substitute for fruit and vegetables. 10 g of powder does not replace 400 g of fresh plant food, nor its water, nor its volume, nor its variety. Nor does it “detoxify” anything — the liver and kidneys do that job on their own. It is a fibre supplement with a plant profile, which is useful in itself, but it excuses nothing.

Greens & Reds or a multivitamin?

That is the trade-off most buyers weigh up, and the two products do not cover the same need at all.

A multivitamin supplies vitamins and minerals at declared amounts, often close to or above the reference values, which allows precise claims and comparison between products. It is the better choice if your concern is micronutritional: winter, a restrictive diet, irregular dietary intake. Its shortcoming is that it supplies no fibre and no plant compounds.

Greens & Reds does the opposite: plenty of fibre, a varied plant profile, but no micronutrient in a significant amount. It is the better choice if the problem is transit or a lack of plant foods, not if the problem is a deficiency. Nothing stops you taking both: they barely overlap.

If your concern is more specifically digestive, two other families are worth a look: probiotics, which supply live strains rather than fibre, and digestive enzymes, which act on the digestion of the meals themselves. The full range can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

Frequently asked questions

How much fibre per serving?

3.15 g per 10 g of powder, or roughly a tenth of the recommended daily intake for an adult. It comes mainly from pectin and psyllium, two well-tolerated soluble fibres. It is the most solid figure on the whole label.

Does this product contain gluten?

The ingredients list mentions wheat fibre, which is a source of gluten. The product is therefore not suitable for people who are coeliac or intolerant. You must check the allergen declaration on the tub you receive before using it.

Does it replace vegetables?

No, and that needs saying plainly. 10 g of powder supplies neither the volume, nor the water, nor the variety of 400 g of fresh plant food. The amounts of spirulina, beetroot or rosehip are counted in hundreds of milligrams, a fraction of a real portion. It is a supplement, not a replacement.

What does the powder taste like?

Vegetal and grassy, slightly earthy, with the mild bitterness of barley grass and spirulina. The stevia extract softens it without masking it. Mixed into a fruit smoothie or fromage frais, it goes down far better than in water alone.

Can you take it in the evening?

There is nothing against it, but the formula contains green tea extract, which brings a little caffeine. If you are sensitive, the morning remains the best slot. It also fits better with the effect of fibre on transit, which is appreciated more at the start of the day.

How much vitamin C does the rosehip supply?

1.2 mg per serving, or 1.5% of the nutrient reference value. That is negligible, and it explains why no claim can be made for this product. If vitamin C is what you need, you want a product dosed for it.

How many servings in a tub?

Thirty, at 10 g per serving for 300 g of powder. A tub therefore covers exactly one month at one serving a day. That is the most common purchase rhythm for this type of product.

Where can you buy Sinob’s Greens & Reds?

The 300 g tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a product we sell by presenting it for what it is: a fibre intake with a garden taste, not health insurance in powder form. The people who buy it on that basis use it for a long time.

What is Sinob Honest Whey 1 kg?

Sinob Honest Whey is a whey concentrate in a 1 kg pouch, supplemented with a share of isolate. The composition stated by the manufacturer is precise: 81.9% whey protein concentrate and 12.5% isolate, the remainder being the flavouring, the sweeteners and the colouring. It is an everyday whey.

What sets the German brand Sinob apart comes down to two points, and they are the only verifiable ones. The first: the manufacturer names its raw material supplier, the Irish dairy company Volac, where almost the whole of the category simply writes "whey". The second: it states that it prints on each pack a serial number specific to the batch. A claim that a buyer can trace back to a specific batch is no longer a marketing statement — it is the difference between the two that makes the product interesting.

The flavours listed here, from Vanilla Ice Cream to Cinnamon Rice Pudding, including an Unflavoured version with no flavouring or sweetener.

What does a 30 g serving of Honest Whey contain?

The reference serving is 30 g, that is two scoops. It provides 22 to 23 g of protein depending on the flavour, for 110 to 120 kcal, 1 to 2 g of carbohydrate and 1 to 1.5 g of fat. The 1 kg pouch covers about 33 servings.

Related to 100 g of powder, that places the product at around 74 to 77 g of protein. That is less than a pure isolate, and that is normal: a concentrate retains a share of lactose and fat, which gives it its texture and its price. A level shown as 90% on a whey at this price should raise doubts, not reassure.

The manufacturer also states more than 6 g of BCAAs and more than 13 g of essential amino acids per 30 g serving. We report these while attributing them to the manufacturer. We do not, however, publish a detailed amino acid profile, a "per 100 g" column, or a line for "of which sugars", "fibre" or "salt": these data do not appear in what has been passed on to us. The applicable regulatory wording is this one: proteins contribute to a growth in and the maintenance of muscle mass.

How do you prepare Sinob Honest Whey?

The manufacturer indicates 30 g in 250 to 300 ml of cold water or milk, shaken for 20 seconds in a shaker. One to three servings per day depending on the gap between your dietary intake and your target. No course duration is indicated, and there is no reason to set one.

Water gives a light drink, milk a denser texture and a higher calorie contribution — useful during mass gain, to be avoided if you are watching your calories. The timing of the serving is secondary: after the session, at breakfast or between two meals, it is the day's protein total that determines the result.

The powder withstands cooking and works in a porridge, in pancakes or in fromage blanc. The Unflavoured version lends itself best to this: with no flavouring or sweetener, it is the only one you can sweeten yourself or add to a savoury preparation.

Who is Honest Whey suitable for, and who is it not suitable for?

It suits anyone who wants to know where what they are buying comes from without paying the price of an isolate, and anyone who quickly tires of a flavour: the choice of flavours here is wider than with most brands.

The product contains MILK, and therefore lactose, and SOYA in the form of lecithin. Traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, CRUSTACEANS, NUTS and LUPIN are possible. The manufacturer advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children, adolescents and people under medical treatment, and refers you to a doctor in case of doubt.

It is not suitable if you digest lactose poorly: the 12.5% of isolate changes almost nothing, the bulk of the formula remains a concentrate. In that case, turn to a whey isolate. Nor is it suitable if you are looking for as much protein as possible per serving, or if you are sensitive to soya. Finally, it is neither a weight loss product nor a meal replacement: it provides protein, and nothing else.

Sinob Honest Whey or ESN Designer Whey?

Both are German blends of concentrate and isolate, in the same price range. The choice comes down to three concrete points.

Density: 22 to 23 g of protein per 30 g serving with Sinob, against 23 to 25 g with ESN. The gap is real but modest — about two grams, that is less than a mouthful of chicken breast. Traceability: Sinob names its raw material supplier and numbers its batches, ESN does not. If this criterion matters to you, there is no debate. The choice of flavours: broader with Sinob, with an Unflavoured version that the ESN range does not offer here.

ESN remains the better choice if you count your grams as closely as possible and if you prefer a distinctly dessert-like profile. Sinob wins on transparency, on the number of flavours and on the 1 kg pouch format, easier to store than a rigid tub. In both cases, do the calculation that settles it: price, divided by the weight in kilos, divided by the protein level per 100 g.

Frequently asked questions

What is the serial number printed on the pouch for?

It identifies the production batch your pouch belongs to, and makes it possible to link a specific pack to a specific production run — which makes a check or a complaint possible. Few brands in the category go that far.

How many servings does the 1 kg pouch contain?

About 33 servings of 30 g. At one serving a day, that covers a month. At two servings on training days, reckon on three weeks. The pouch reseals and should be kept dry, away from heat and light.

Why is the protein level lower than on an isolate?

Because the formula is 81.9% based on a concentrate, which keeps a share of lactose and fat. An isolate takes filtration further and exceeds 85 g of protein per 100 g, but costs more. At 74-77 g per 100 g, Honest Whey sits within the normal range for a well-made concentrate.

What is the Unflavoured version like?

It contains neither flavouring nor sweetener: it is whey powder, with the slightly milky taste that goes with it. It appeals to two profiles, those who cannot tolerate sweeteners and those who cook with their whey and want to control the sugar or the cocoa themselves.

Can it be mixed with milk?

Yes, unlike a clear whey. Milk gives a thicker texture and adds calories, which is useful during a weight gain period and a nuisance during a restriction period. With water, reckon on 250 to 300 ml; with milk, stay closer to 250 ml, as the drink is already dense.

What is Volac, and why mention it?

It is the whey supplier named by the manufacturer, an Irish dairy company. Mentioning it does not mechanically improve the product, but it commits the brand to a specific origin rather than to an adjective. We report this information as the manufacturer publishes it.

Does it contain gluten?

Gluten is not an ingredient, but traces are possible owing to manufacture in a shared facility, in the same way as eggs, crustaceans, nuts and lupin. In case of coeliac disease, this product is not indicated.

Where to buy Sinob Honest Whey 1 kg?

The flavours can be ordered on this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, you can see the pouch, read the label and the batch number before buying — it is the only way to check for yourself what this page states.

The rest of the protein section can be compared in our sports nutrition, and the supplements taken alongside in the creatine monohydrate collection.

What is Sinob Hydro Creat?

This is creatine hydrochloride in capsules, dosed at 1,000 mg per unit. The reference serving is three capsules, i.e. 3,000 mg, and the 150-capsule bottle covers 50 servings. Made in Germany.

Creatine HCL is creatine combined with hydrochloric acid, which makes it far more soluble in water than the monohydrate form. That is the only genuinely established difference between the two: the active molecule is still creatine, and creatine alone is what European regulation recognises.

The rest of the composition comes down to four lines: a gelatine shell, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium salts of fatty acids as an anti-caking agent, and three shell colourings. As the capsule is made of gelatine, the product is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans. The product joins our creatine HCL and Sinob sections.

What does a three-capsule serving contain?

No NRV is established for creatine. Pack size: 150 capsules, i.e. 50 servings of three. The manufacturer declares no major allergen.

Three grams a day is precisely the threshold that unlocks the only claim authorised in Europe: creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise. That wording targets repeated explosive effort — strength sets, sprints — and not endurance. It is the only statement we will use.

We now need to deal honestly with what is said about the HCL form. Its greater solubility in water is a chemical fact; on the other hand, we have no ANSES or EFSA source establishing that it produces a better result than a creatine monohydrate, nor that it avoids bloating, nor that it acts within fifteen minutes. Those assertions circulate about this type of product; they cannot be repeated, and the European claim covers creatine with no distinction of form.

One clarification that weighs on the arithmetic: the word “HCL” refers to the whole salt, hydrochloric acid included. Three grams of creatine HCL therefore do not quite supply three grams of creatine, and the manufacturer does not publish the pure creatine share. It is the same trap as with any amino acid salt, and it is better to know it before comparing two labels.

How should you take Hydro Creat?

Serving: 3 capsules, i.e. 3,000 mg. Liquid: a large glass of water. Timing: 25 to 30 minutes before the session, preferably on an empty stomach. Frequency: the manufacturer settles on training days only. Duration: optional cycling of 8 to 12 weeks followed by 2 to 4 weeks off.

Here we have to depart from the label, and we do so with an explanation. The manufacturer recommends taking it on training days only; the European claim, for its part, assumes 3 g of creatine per day. Creatine's effect rests on the gradual saturation of the muscle, which takes several weeks of regular intake. Taking it three or four times a week will not saturate the stores. If you want the benefit recognised by the regulations, take your three capsules every day, session or no session. The bottle will then last 50 days, not several months.

The manufacturer also advertises “effects felt within 15 minutes”. That is not how creatine works, as its action goes through the build-up of muscle stores over several weeks. We will not repeat that assertion.

One instruction to follow, though: drink at least 2 litres of water a day throughout the period of use. Creatine draws water into the muscle cell, and an insufficient fluid intake is the leading reported cause of discomfort.

No loading phase is necessary — that is correct, and it is equally true of creatine powder. The product combines without difficulty with a whey or with amino acids.

Who is this creatine for, and who is it not for?

It suits adults doing short, intense efforts, and particularly those who genuinely tolerated creatine monohydrate powder badly. The capsule format removes the gritty taste and travels easily.

The manufacturer advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as for the under-18s, and asks that it be kept out of reach of children under 3. If you are on any medication, consult a healthcare professional before use. Store in a cool, dry place away from light.

It is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans — the shell is made of gelatine — which is doubly unfortunate, as meat is the main dietary source of creatine. It also contains azorubine (E122) as a shell colouring, which requires the regulatory statement: may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

What you should not expect from it: an immediate effect. Creatine is not a stimulant and is not felt on the first serving, whatever its form. Nor is it a weight-loss product or an endurance supplement: the authorised claim targets very intense, short effort.

Creatine HCL or creatine monohydrate?

This is the only question that matters on this page, and we are going to answer it even though the answer does not push you to buy.

Creatine monohydrate is by far the best-documented form, and the European claim applies to it in exactly the same way, at 3 g per day. It costs a fraction of the price per gram and is taken by the spoonful. The Creapure section carries the products whose raw material is traceable. If you have never tried creatine, start there: it is the best value in the catalogue, across every category.

The HCL form has two concrete advantages, and they are not negligible. The first is the capsule format: no taste, no scoop, an identical dose from one day to the next. The second concerns those who have genuinely felt digestive discomfort with monohydrate — it does happen, even if it is less common than is claimed — and for whom switching salt is worth a try.

Kre-Alkalyn creatine falls under exactly the same logic: a variant offered as better tolerated, with no official validation of superiority. Between the three, choose on format and on your real tolerance, not on label arguments. For mass gain, creatine combines without difficulty with the rest of your supplements.

Frequently asked questions

Should you take it on rest days?

Yes, in our view, even though the manufacturer settles on training days only. The European claim assumes 3 g of creatine per day, and muscle saturation requires regular intake over several weeks. Taking it only around sessions will not fill the stores: that is the most common mistake with this supplement.

Is creatine HCL superior to monohydrate?

It is more soluble in water, which is a chemical fact. On the other hand, we have no ANSES or EFSA source establishing a better result, and the European claim covers creatine with no distinction of form. What genuinely changes here is the capsule format and the price.

How long does a bottle last?

Fifty servings of three capsules. If you follow the label and take it only on training days, that represents about three months at four sessions a week. Taken daily, which is what we advise, count on fifty days.

Do you feel anything from the very first serving?

No. The manufacturer advertises effects within fifteen minutes; that is not how creatine works, as its action rests on muscle stores built up over several weeks. Do not judge this product before a month of daily use.

Are the capsules suitable for vegetarians?

No, the shell is gelatine of animal origin. That is particularly a shame, as meat is the main dietary source of creatine and vegetarians therefore have the lowest intakes. A creatine powder is then the right choice.

Is 3 g of creatine HCL the same as 3 g of creatine?

No, not exactly: the stated weight is that of the whole salt, hydrochloric acid included. The manufacturer does not publish the pure creatine share. It is the same trap as with all amino acid salts, and it is something to factor in when you compare two labels.

Should you take it on an empty stomach?

The manufacturer advises it, 25 to 30 minutes before the session. In practice, timing is secondary with creatine: what matters is not forgetting it. Take your three capsules at whatever slot you will remember every day, including the days you do not train.

Where can you buy Sinob Hydro Creat?

The 150-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. It is a generous format: even taken daily, it covers more than seven weeks.

At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product in front of which we ask the simplest question in the range: have you already tried creatine powder, and did it really bother you? If the answer is no, monohydrate remains unbeatable. If it is yes, this capsule has every reason to be there. The rest of the range can be compared in our sports nutrition section.

What is Sinob Instant Rice Pudding?

It is an instant powdered rice pudding, reconstituted in water, designed as a carbohydrate source for sport. The plain version is made up of 100% rice flour, whose starch has been pre-cooked by hydrothermal treatment — that process is what gives the creamy texture with no pan and no cooking.

The versions on offer: Plain in 1 kg and 3 kg, then Vanilla-Cherry, Cinnamon and Stracciatella in 1 kg. The plain version contains no flavouring, no sweetener and no added sugar; the flavoured versions necessarily do, and their full ingredient list has not been passed on to us — rely on the label of the pouch you receive.

The product belongs to the same family as cream of rice, from which it differs mainly in texture and serving size. The German brand is stocked here in the Sinob section.

What does a 100 g serving contain?

* Column calculated from the values declared per 100 g. ** Reference intakes for a typical adult (2,000 kcal), Regulation 1169/2011. Figures for the plain version. The energy value is published in kilocalories only, and the “of which saturates” and “of which sugars” lines are not declared.

The figure that defines the product is the 83 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. It is one of the highest levels in the entire powdered carbohydrate range, and the reason is simple: apart from a fraction of protein and fibre naturally present in rice, there is nothing else in the pouch. A full serving therefore provides 83 g of carbohydrate and 372 kcal — that is a serious load, not a light snack.

The 0.7 g of fat accounts for the rest of the appeal. That is very low, and it is what makes the preparation easy to digest shortly before a session: fat slows gastric emptying, and its near-absence here avoids that problem.

The 7.7 g of protein does not make this a protein source and should not be counted as one. The manufacturer in fact publishes two figures — 7.7 g under the regulatory calculation, 7.86 g under the scientific conversion factor — and flags the gap itself. That kind of transparency is rare, and it deserves noting.

What is missing, on the other hand: the “of which sugars” line is not declared. In a pre-cooked rice flour the simple-sugar share is in principle very low, but we will not invent it.

How do you prepare Instant Rice Pudding?

Serving: 100 g, or about 8 tablespoons. Liquid: 500 ml of water, cold or hot. Timing: 60 to 90 minutes before training, or within the 30 minutes that follow, or as a snack. Frequency: 1 to 2 preparations a day as needed. Duration: none, it is a food.

Preparation takes thirty seconds: pour the powder into the liquid, stir briskly, and the creamy texture appears with no cooking. Cold water works, hot water gives a result closer to a real rice pudding — it is a matter of preference, not of dissolving.

The manufacturer gives figures for each goal, and they are useful. Endurance: 100 to 150 g depending on how long the session will last. After training: 100 g combined with 25 g of powdered protein, which gives a sensible carbohydrate-to-protein ratio. Light snack: 50 to 75 g with water or a plant milk.

Three variations that work, without changing the product at all: swap the water for a plant milk — denser and higher in calories — add fresh or frozen fruit, or flavour the plain version with cinnamon or vanilla. That is exactly what the plain version allows and the flavoured ones rule out: you sweeten and flavour it yourself.

On how long it lasts: the 1 kg pouch covers 10 servings of 100 g, the 3 kg one covers 30. Reseal carefully and store in a dry place.

Who is this rice pudding for, and who is it not for?

It is first of all for those who struggle to eat enough carbohydrate: limited appetite, short days, sessions close to mealtimes. Drinking or spooning down 372 kcal of carbohydrate is far easier than swallowing the equivalent in cooked rice. It also suits endurance sports, where carbohydrate loading is the real question.

The manufacturer states a product that is 100% gluten-free, suitable for people with coeliac disease, and with no declared allergen in the composition. It does, however, specify that it gives no information on possible traces: if your allergy is severe, that is a point to check with the brand before buying. The manufacturer also asks that the product be kept out of reach of young children.

It is not for you if you are in a strict calorie deficit. A full serving is 372 kcal of easily consumed carbohydrate — precisely the opposite of what you are after when cutting. At 50 g it becomes manageable; at 100 g, it does not.

What you should not expect from it: it is not a protein source, and 7.7 g per serving does not count. Nor is it a “recovery” product in the sense the word is usually given: it is a carbohydrate food, and its value lies in convenience, not in any superiority over a bowl of rice. The difference is that a bowl of rice takes twenty minutes and a pan.

Rice Pudding or cream of rice?

Let us say it straight away: these are two very close products, both built from pre-cooked rice flour. Telling them apart honestly means looking at what actually changes.

Cream of rice is prepared in servings of 30 to 50 g in 200 ml of hot water, and gives a thicker texture, eaten with a spoon. It comes in a very wide range of dessert flavours, which matters when you have it every day. It is the better choice for breakfast, for a snack, or for a moderate serving before training.

Rice Pudding is aimed at a distinctly larger serving — 100 g in 500 ml — and a more fluid texture, close to a pourable rice pudding. It is the better choice when the amount of carbohydrate to get down is the real problem: for a pre-race load or a top-up after a long session, swallowing 83 g of carbohydrate in one go is easier in half a litre than in a thick bowl.

The 3 kg format also tips things in its favour for daily use: it is the most economical per kilo of the two categories. If what you need is fast-absorbing carbohydrate during training, though, neither one fits — maltodextrin is what you want, and it drinks from a bottle. And for a more filling breakfast, oat flour provides six times more fibre.

Frequently asked questions

Should you use hot or cold water?

Both work, as the flour is pre-cooked. Hot water gives a result closer to a traditional rice pudding, cold water a more refreshing preparation that is quicker to get down after a session. Allow thirty seconds of brisk stirring either way.

How many servings in a pouch?

Ten servings of 100 g for the 1 kg format, thirty for the 3 kg format. If you use it as a 50 g snack, double those figures. The 3 kg format exists only for the plain version.

Does the plain version have any taste?

Very little: it is pre-cooked rice flour, with no flavouring and no sweetener. That is a drawback if you have it on its own with water, and a real advantage if you prefer to control the sweetness and flavour it yourself — a spoonful of cinnamon, a little vanilla or some fruit is enough.

Can you add protein powder to it?

Yes, that is in fact the most common use. The manufacturer suggests 100 g of powder with 20 to 30 g of protein. Prepare the rice pudding first, let it cool for a minute if you used hot water, then add the protein: poured into a scalding liquid, a whey can curdle.

Is it genuinely gluten-free?

The manufacturer states a 100% gluten-free product, rice flour containing none naturally, and declares it suitable for people with coeliac disease. It gives no information, however, on possible traces linked to production: in the event of a severe allergy, check with the brand.

How much should you take before a session?

The manufacturer settles on 60 to 90 minutes before training, with 100 to 150 g for an endurance session. For an ordinary weights session, 50 to 75 g is amply enough and sits more lightly on the stomach. A full serving an hour beforehand suits long efforts above all.

Do the flavoured versions have the same composition?

No, necessarily not. The plain version is made up of 100% rice flour; the Vanilla-Cherry, Cinnamon and Stracciatella versions contain flavourings and probably sweeteners. Their full ingredient list has not been sent to us: read the one printed on the pouch you receive.

Where can you buy Sinob Instant Rice Pudding?

The versions can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. The 3 kg plain format is the most worthwhile if you use it regularly; the flavoured 1 kg pouches mainly serve to see whether the format suits you.

At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we show when someone says they cannot manage to eat enough before a long ride. Watching the texture set in thirty seconds convinces people faster than a nutrition table. The rest of the carbohydrate sources can be compared in our sports nutrition section, and the formulas for gaining weight in our mass gain section.

What is Sinob's Juiced BCAA?

Sinob Juiced BCAA is a branched-chain amino acid drink powder, flavoured and with no added sugar. A 7 g serving provides 5 g of BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio, plus L-tyrosine and vitamin B6. The 500 g tub covers roughly 70 servings, from cola to iced peach tea.

BCAAs are three essential amino acids — leucine, isoleucine, valine — whose particularity is that they are branched, hence the name. They are among the nine amino acids the body cannot make and which therefore have to come from food. At a 2:1:1 ratio, a 5 g serving provides 2.5 g of leucine, 1.25 g of isoleucine and 1.25 g of valine.

This product is first and foremost a training drink. That is what explains the work put into the flavours — from cola to iced peach tea — and into solubility. A drink you finish during the session is worth more than an austere powder left at the bottom of the shaker. The rest of the German brand's range can be browsed in our Sinob aisle, and the other products in the category in our BCAA aisle.

What is in a serving of Juiced BCAA?

5 g of BCAAs per serving is a sound and honest dose for this format, in the upper range of the training drinks on the market. The 2:1:1 ratio is the most common and the most studied; the 8:1:1 or 10:1:1 ratios put forward by some brands mainly amount to loading up on leucine, which has never been shown to bring any advantage.

Two figures are missing from the manufacturer's documentation, and they are not trivial ones: the exact amounts of L-tyrosine and vitamin B6. We are not going to invent them. It also means we cannot say whether the vitamin B6 content reaches the threshold that would allow a nutrition claim to be made — so we refrain, rather than implying otherwise. The values appear on the packaging as supplied.

On the substance, one thing has to be said that few sellers in this aisle own up to: no health claim is authorised in Europe for BCAAs. None on recovery, none on performance, none on muscle protection. And the state of knowledge has moved on: in someone whose daily protein intake is sufficient, adding isolated BCAAs does not bring much, because three amino acids are not enough to build muscle — you need nine. That is precisely what brought EAAs to the fore.

So in which case does this product still make full sense? When it plays the part of a drink: drinking during a long session, hydrating with a pleasant taste and zero sugar, getting through a fasted session in the morning. That is a real use, and it does not need to be dressed up as a physiological promise.

Ingredients list

BCAA 2:1:1 blend (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine), acidifier (citric acid), maltodextrin, L-tyrosine, flavourings, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride). Colours according to flavour: natural food colours (hibiscus, beetroot, chlorophyll), caramel for the iced tea flavours.

May contain traces of MILK, SOYA, GLUTEN, CRUSTACEANS and EGGS.

How do you take Juiced BCAA?

Serving: 7 g, that is one heaped scoop; 10 g per hour on long efforts. Liquid: 250 ml of cold water. Timing: 30 minutes before the session, during training, straight after, or between two meals. Frequency: one serving per session; two to three in a heavy training phase. Duration: no set course.

It dissolves instantly and that is a genuine strength on this type of product: flavoured amino acid powders often tend to foam or to leave a deposit. Shake vigorously, drink it cold — the manufacturer recommends it, and that is indeed where the flavours come across best.

You can adjust the volume of water to the intensity of taste you want: 250 ml gives a bold drink, 400 to 500 ml a lighter one to sip through a long session. That is the main adjustment available to you and nobody will make it for you.

The most defensible time to take it is during training, precisely because that is where its function as a drink makes full sense. For an early-morning fasted session, taking it before the effort also has a logic to it. Taking it after the session on top of a protein shake, on the other hand, is redundant: your whey already contains the same amino acids, and the other six with them.

The product combines without difficulty with creatine monohydrate, a pre-workout or a carbohydrate source during the effort. On long sessions and in hot weather, add electrolytes: this formula provides no sodium.

Who is Juiced BCAA for, and who is it not for?

It suits anyone looking for a pleasant training drink, with no sugar and no notable calories, and an amino acid intake into the bargain. The choice of flavours lets you switch around without tiring of it, which counts for more than people think on a product drunk four times a week.

The manufacturer advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women, for children and for people on medication, with prior medical advice in the last case. People with allergies should note the possible traces of milk, soya, gluten, crustaceans and eggs.

The formula contains sucralose and acesulfame K. If you avoid artificial sweeteners, this product is not for you. Also worth noting: the manufacturer asks that the tub be finished within three months of opening, which is shorter than for most powders.

What you should not expect from it, and this is the point on which we are most blunt. It does not replace a protein: three amino acids do not build muscle, you need nine. It does not “protect” muscle during the effort — that wording is not authorised and rests on nothing solid in someone who eats enough. It provides no energy and contains no stimulant. If your daily protein intake is already adequate, this product is a pleasant drink, not a lever for progress.

BCAA or EAA?

That is the question that really counts in this aisle, and the answer has changed in recent years.

BCAAs provide three essential amino acids out of nine. Leucine, the main one of the three, acts as a trigger in protein synthesis — but starting a building site without delivering the materials builds nothing. That is the most accurate image, and it explains why BCAAs on their own have lost ground.

EAAs provide all nine essential amino acids, BCAAs included. At a comparable price, they do everything BCAAs do and the rest besides. If your aim is nutritional rather than a matter of taste, our EAA aisle is where you should go, and we say so even when it means selling something other than what the customer came in for.

In which case do BCAAs remain a good choice? When you take them for what they are here: a training drink with a worked-on flavour, zero sugar, that gets you drinking during the session. That is a legitimate use. And if your priority is muscle mass, the answer is neither BCAAs nor EAAs but a complete protein, the only category in this aisle with authorised claims on muscle.

Frequently asked questions

How many BCAAs per serving?

5 g for a 7 g serving, at a 2:1:1 ratio, that is 2.5 g of leucine, 1.25 g of isoleucine and 1.25 g of valine according to the stated ratio. That is a straightforward dose for a training drink, in the upper range of the market.

Which flavours are available?

The flavours available: iced peach tea, mango, melon, green apple, iced lemon tea, cola and cherry. It is one of the product's strong points: on a drink consumed several times a week, being able to alternate avoids the weariness that leaves a tub half full.

BCAA or EAA, which should you choose?

EAAs provide all nine essential amino acids, BCAAs included, and are therefore more complete at a similar price. Choose BCAAs if what you want first of all is a pleasant, sugar-free training drink; choose EAAs if your aim is nutritional.

Is the 2:1:1 ratio the right one?

It is the most studied and the most common ratio, and it roughly matches the natural proportions of these three amino acids in dietary proteins. The 8:1:1 or 10:1:1 ratios do nothing but load up on leucine, with no demonstrated advantage. Do not pay more for a bigger number.

Should you take it after the session?

If you already take a protein after training, it is redundant: your whey contains the same amino acids and the other six. The most coherent use of this product is during the session, as a drink, or before a fasted workout.

How many servings are there in the tub?

Roughly 70 servings of 7 g in the 500 g tub. At four sessions a week, that comes to more than four months. One caveat though: the manufacturer asks that the tub be finished within three months of opening.

Are there any calories or sugar?

The formula is sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K, with no added sugar; it contains a small amount of maltodextrin as a carrier. The calorie contribution remains marginal, which makes it a drink compatible with a cutting phase, unlike a carbohydrate drink.

Where can you buy Sinob's Juiced BCAA?

The 500 g tub can be ordered from this page, in one of the flavours available, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the question we ask first is a simple one: are you looking for a drink for your sessions, or for an amino acid intake? Depending on the answer, we bring out this tub or a tub of EAAs, and that is not the same advice. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our sports nutrition selection.

What is Sinob's Juiced EAA?

Sinob Juiced EAA is a powdered drink that brings together all nine essential amino acids. A 15 g serving provides 12 g of amino acids for 50 kcal, including 3 g of leucine, and neither carbohydrates nor fat. The 450 g tub covers 30 servings.

The essential amino acids are the nine the body cannot make for itself: leucine, isoleucine, valine, lysine, threonine, phenylalanine, methionine, histidine and tryptophan. All of them must therefore come from the diet. The first three make up the BCAAs, far better known, but it really is the nine that count.

That is the fundamental difference with a BCAA product, and it is easy to state: you do not build a protein with three bricks out of nine. An EAA formula supplies the full set. The rest of the German range can be browsed in our Sinob aisle, and the other products in the category in our EAA aisle.

What does a serving of Juiced EAA contain?

12 g of amino acids for 50 kcal is a ratio few products reach, and it is what justifies the price of this category. Relative to energy, protein here accounts for almost the whole of the calorie content. At that level an authorised claim becomes usable: protein contributes to a growth in and the maintenance of muscle mass, and to the maintenance of normal bones. These are the official wordings of the European framework, and they apply here because the product comfortably exceeds the required threshold.

It is, as it happens, the only solid regulatory argument in this entire aisle, and it is worth knowing: BCAAs on their own are not entitled to it. No claim is authorised for branched-chain amino acids taken in isolation. An EAA product with a proper protein content, on the other hand, falls within the scope of the protein claims. The difference is not commercial, it is regulatory.

The 3 g of leucine per serving is the second figure to look at. Leucine acts as a trigger in protein synthesis, and the research places the useful threshold at around 2.5 to 3 g per intake. You are there.

Data missing from the manufacturer's file: leucine alone is quantified. The amounts of the other eight essential amino acids are not disclosed, even though the order of the ingredients list allows their ranking to be guessed. We will not estimate them; the full profile appears on the packaging as supplied.

A small formulation curiosity: the list includes a black pepper extract, an ingredient usually employed as an absorption aid. Its amount is not disclosed either.

Ingredients list

Acidity regulator (citric acid), L-leucine, L-lysine, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L-lysine hydrochloride, L-threonine, L-phenylalanine, dextrose, flavouring, L-methionine, L-tryptophan, L-histidine, emulsifier (sunflower lecithins), maltodextrin, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), black pepper extract.

Manufactured in a facility that also handles MILK, EGGS, GLUTEN, SOYA, PEANUTS, NUTS, FISH and CRUSTACEANS.

How should Juiced EAA be taken?

Serving: 15 g, i.e. one scoop. Liquid: 300 to 500 ml of cold water. Timing: 30 minutes before the session, during training, or just after. Frequency: one serving around training; two during a calorie deficit. Duration: no set course.

Shake for around twenty seconds: it dissolves instantly and without lumps. Drink it straight away. The volume of water is your adjustment variable: 300 ml gives a drink with a strong taste, 500 ml a lighter one, better suited to a long session you sip your way through.

The most defensible time to take it is around training, and particularly if you train fasted in the morning or a long way from your last meal. In that case, a serving 30 minutes beforehand delivers the nine amino acids at the moment the body has nothing else available, and free amino acids reach the bloodstream quickly, faster than a protein that has to be digested.

During a calorie deficit, the manufacturer suggests two servings a day. That is consistent: when food intake drops, the 50 kcal of a serving represent a near-zero energy cost for a genuine amino acid intake.

If, on the other hand, you already take a protein shake straight after the session, adding an EAA one brings nothing. A whey contains the nine essential amino acids and the other eleven. Choose one or the other depending on the moment, not both one after the other. This product does, however, combine without redundancy with creatine monohydrate, with electrolytes on long sessions, or with a carbohydrate source during exercise.

Who is Juiced EAA for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed first and foremost at three profiles: those who train fasted, those in a calorie deficit who watch every calorie, and those who digest protein powder badly during exercise. In those three cases, a free amino acid drink at 50 kcal does a job that no whey does as well.

The manufacturer advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women, for children and for people on medical treatment, with prior medical advice in the latter case. The facility statement is broad — milk, eggs, gluten, soya, peanuts, nuts, fish and crustaceans — and should be read carefully by anyone with an allergy.

The formula contains sucralose and acesulfame K. If you avoid artificial sweeteners, look elsewhere.

What not to expect from it. It is not a meal replacement: 50 kcal feed nobody. It is not a stimulant, there is no caffeine and nothing else stimulating in it. And above all, it is not a protein replacement: 12 g of essential amino acids are useful, but 25 g of complete protein costs less and covers more needs. If your daily protein intake is already adequate and you do not train fasted, this product will mainly be a pleasant drink.

EAA or whey isolate?

This is the real comparison to make before buying, and it turns out differently depending on the time of day.

A whey isolate provides 25 g of complete protein per serving, with the nine essential amino acids and the eleven non-essential ones, at a markedly lower cost per gram of protein. On purely nutritional grounds, it wins every time. If your objective is to cover your daily protein needs, our whey isolate aisle is where to go, without hesitation.

EAAs have two precise advantages, and only two. The first is lightness: 50 kcal against 110 to 120 for a serving of whey, which genuinely counts when you are cutting. The second is digestion: free amino acids require no digestive work, which makes them drinkable during exercise where a milky shake sits heavily on the stomach.

When is whey clearly the better choice? After the session, at breakfast, in a yoghurt, or as soon as budget comes into play. And compared with a BCAA product, this one is more complete for a similar price: that is the comparison that turns most clearly in its favour.

Frequently asked questions

How many amino acids per serving?

12 g of essential amino acids in a 15 g serving, including 3 g of leucine, with 50 kcal, zero carbohydrate and zero fat. Leucine is the only amino acid quantified by the manufacturer; the amounts of the other eight are not disclosed.

What is the difference with BCAAs?

BCAAs provide only three essential amino acids out of nine. EAAs provide them all. The difference is regulatory too: no claim exists for BCAAs, whereas a product high in protein such as this one comes under the authorised protein claims.

Which flavours are available?

The flavours available: mango-passion fruit, lime, orange, iced peach tea, iced lemon tea, cherry and forest fruits. On a product consumed several times a week, being able to alternate avoids the tub abandoned half full.

Can EAAs replace your protein?

No, not on cost. A whey provides 25 g of complete protein at a far lower cost per gram. EAAs are justified by how light they are in calories and by their immediate digestion, not as a daily substitute for a protein powder.

Can they be taken fasted?

Yes, and it is even one of their best uses. Free amino acids require no digestive work and reach the bloodstream quickly. A serving 30 minutes before a fasted morning session is the most coherent use of this product.

How many servings in the tub?

30 servings of 15 g in the 450 g tub. At four sessions a week, that comes to a little under two months. It is a more modest pack than a tub of BCAAs, the serving here being twice as heavy.

Are there any calories or sugar?

50 kcal per serving, zero carbohydrate and zero fat declared. The powder is sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K, with a small amount of dextrose and maltodextrin as carriers. It is compatible with a calorie deficit.

Where can you buy Sinob's Juiced EAA?

The 450 g tub can be ordered from this page, in one of the flavours available, and we ship anywhere in France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is the product we redirect most customers to when they come in looking for BCAAs: at a similar price, nine amino acids are worth more than three, and the question is settled in one sentence. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our sports nutrition selection.

What is Sinob Maltodextrin?

Sinob Maltodextrin is a neutral carbohydrate powder, with no flavouring or sweetener, made of 100% maltodextrin obtained from hydrolysed maize starch. It supplies 96 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of powder, of which less than 1 g is sugars.

Maltodextrin is produced by cutting starch into shorter chains. How far that cutting has gone is measured by an index, the dextrose equivalent, and here it is DE19. It is a technical figure that few brands publish, yet it is the decisive one: the higher the DE, the shorter the chains and the faster the absorption, but the sweeter and more osmotic the drink becomes. A DE19 sits in the middle zone, the one that stays fast without weighing on the stomach. The rest of the German range is listed in our Sinob aisle.

The net weight of the pack is not published by the manufacturer in the information available to us; the packaging you receive carries it.

What does a 30 g serving contain?

The manufacturer states a glycaemic index of around 95 and an absorption time of 15 to 30 minutes. Those values are consistent with a DE19: this is a fast carbohydrate, designed to arrive quickly, not to last.

96 g of carbohydrate for less than 1 g of sugars is the point that confuses people most. How can a powder be almost entirely carbohydrate without containing sugars? Because maltodextrin is a polymer: its chains are too long to fall within the regulatory definition of sugars, which counts only mono- and disaccharides. In glycaemic terms, on the other hand, it behaves like glucose, with an index higher than that of table sugar. That is worth knowing before presenting it as a “sugar free” product: nutritionally, it has all the metabolic effects of sugar.

The second point that counts is the complete neutrality. No flavouring, no sweetener, no additive, no preservative. That means two things in practice. First, it does not disturb the taste of any preparation, which lets you add it to a whey, a porridge or a training drink without changing anything. Second, it is very faintly sweet on the palate but stays bland on its own: drinking it in water with nothing else is a fairly thankless experience.

No health claim exists for maltodextrin, and there is nothing to expect from it beyond what it is: a supply of fast carbohydrate, clean, with no fat and no protein. It is an ingredient, not a product with an effect.

Ingredients list

Maltodextrin 100% (hydrolysed maize starch), dextrose equivalent DE19. No additive, no preservative. Plant origin. Suitable for halal, vegan, lactose free and gluten free diets. No allergen in the composition. Possible traces of GLUTEN, MILK, SOYA and EGGS from the production environment — a nuance to be aware of if you are coeliac, the formula itself being gluten free.

How do you use Maltodextrin?

Serving: 30 g per intake, 30 to 60 g a day when bulking, split into two or three intakes. Liquid: 300 to 500 ml of water. Timing: during training, straight after, or between two meals. Frequency: according to your calorie needs. Duration: no notion of a course, this is a food.

Dilute generously. That is the most important rule with a maltodextrin: too concentrated a solution is hyperosmotic, it draws water into the gut and causes cramps and diarrhoea during exercise. A concentration of 6% to 8%, that is 30 g in 400 to 500 ml, is the comfortable zone. It is precisely the mistake made by those who tip three scoops into a 500 ml shaker and are then surprised by the result.

During a long session, sip rather than swallow it in one go: the aim is to supply a steady flow of carbohydrate, not a spike. After training, on the other hand, taking it quickly does make sense and combines very well with a protein in the same shaker.

When bulking, the most effective use is not the shaker but the discreet addition: 30 g in a porridge, in a rice cream, in a fruit purée. That adds 115 kcal without adding volume or satiety, which is exactly the problem to solve when you can no longer manage to eat.

Who is Maltodextrin for, and who is it not for?

It suits someone bulking who cannot reach their calorie quota, an endurance athlete who needs carbohydrate during exercise, and anyone who wants to build their own training drink rather than buy a ready-made formula.

It also suits those who avoid additives: a single ingredient, nothing else, about as short as a label can be.

It does not suit you if you are in a calorie deficit or cutting: 115 kcal of fast carbohydrate per serving is exactly what you are trying to reduce. Nor does it suit you if you have blood sugar to keep an eye on — with a glycaemic index close to 95 it produces a rapid rise, and that question is one for your doctor before you buy.

A clarification on gluten: the maltodextrin here comes from maize, so it is naturally gluten free, and the manufacturer says so. It does, however, flag possible traces from the production environment. For coeliac disease, that nuance counts.

What you should not expect from it: it is not a performance product in itself. It improves nothing in someone whose glycogen stores are full, and it does not replace a meal — no protein, no fat, no micronutrients. It is pure fuel, useful when fuel is short, pointless when there is enough.

Maltodextrin, cyclodextrin or waxy maize?

The three families share the same aisle and differ in how fast they leave the stomach.

Maltodextrin is the simplest and the cheapest per gram. With a DE19 it leaves the stomach quickly and suits the great majority of uses: bulking, a moderate training drink, refuelling after exercise. Its weakness is its osmolarity: badly diluted, it weighs on the gut.

Cyclodextrin has a much higher molecular weight and a lower osmolarity, which lets it leave the stomach faster still without drawing in water. It is the better choice for long, intense sessions, for endurance sports, and for anyone with a delicate stomach during exercise. It costs considerably more.

Waxy maize sits between the two: unhydrolysed waxy maize starch, slightly more gradual to digest, often chosen for snacks around training rather than during it.

If your aim is purely a calorie one and not tied to the session, a rice flour or a complete gainer gives you more than a maltodextrin on its own, because they add protein and micronutrients that it does not have.

Frequently asked questions

What does DE19 mean?

DE stands for dextrose equivalent: it measures how far the starch has been hydrolysed. The higher the index, the shorter the chains, the faster the absorption and the more osmotic the solution becomes. DE19 corresponds to an intermediate maltodextrin, fast without being harsh on the stomach. Few brands publish this figure.

Why 96 g of carbohydrate but less than 1 g of sugars?

Because the regulations count only mono- and disaccharides as sugars. Maltodextrin is made of longer chains, which do not fall within that definition. In metabolic terms, on the other hand, it behaves like a fast carbohydrate, with a glycaemic index higher than that of table sugar.

How much should you dilute it?

30 g in 400 to 500 ml of water, that is a concentration of 6% to 8%. Beyond that, the solution becomes hyperosmotic and causes digestive trouble during exercise. It is by far the most frequent cause of bad experiences with this kind of product.

Does it contain gluten?

No, the maltodextrin here comes from maize starch, naturally gluten free, and the manufacturer says so. It does, however, flag possible traces of gluten from the production environment. For coeliac disease, that nuance is worth checking on the packaging you receive.

Can you mix it with a whey?

Yes, and that is the most common use after training. The mix alters neither the taste nor the texture of the protein, maltodextrin being neutral. Allow 30 g of maltodextrin for 30 g of protein if your aim is to rebuild your stores after an intense session.

Is it suitable while cutting?

Rarely. It is 115 kcal of fast carbohydrate per serving, with no satiety and no micronutrients, that is to say exactly what a calorie deficit is trying to reduce. The one exception is very long sessions, where an intake during exercise remains justified despite the deficit.

Does it have a taste?

Very little. The powder is faintly sweet on the palate but stays broadly neutral, with no added flavouring or sweetener. That is what makes it a good ingredient to mix in, and a fairly bland product to drink on its own in water.

Where can you buy Sinob Maltodextrin?

It can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is the simplest product in the aisle and yet the one we give the most advice on: almost every problem people run into with a maltodextrin comes from too concentrated a shaker, never from the powder. The rest of the carbohydrate aisle can be browsed in our sports nutrition section.

What is Sinob Melato9?

Sinob Melato9 is a powdered evening drink, to be mixed with water. A 14 g serving provides 1 mg of melatonin, 1 g of taurine, 500 mg of L-tryptophan, 500 mg of glycine, 150 mg of magnesium and seven other active ingredients, for 35 kcal. It is taken 45 minutes before bed.

The format is the first thing that sets this product apart. Supplements aimed at sleep are almost always sold as capsules or tablets; here it is a drink. That changes two things: the quantity of active ingredients you can fit into one serving, and the ritual — making up a glass and drinking it calmly is part of what prepares you for bed.

The only active ingredient whose effect is recognised at European level is melatonin, at 1 mg. That is exactly the threshold that opens the door to the authorised claim, and the whole of the rest of the formula is built around it. The rest of the German range can be browsed in our Sinob section, and taurine, the formula's second active ingredient by weight, in our taurine section.

What does one serving of Melato9 contain?

The milligram of melatonin is not a figure picked at random: it is very precisely the condition attached to the claim authorised in Europe. Below it, the claim cannot be used; at 1 mg per serving, it can. The official wording is as follows: melatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep. A second claim exists, also met at this dose: melatonin contributes to the alleviation of subjective feelings of jet lag.

Magnesium provides the formula's second regulatory foundation. At 150 mg, i.e. 40% of the reference value, it opens the door to its claims: magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal psychological function, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal muscle function. The form used is the citrate, better absorbed than the oxide found in many cheap formulas.

For all the other ingredients, we should be clear: no claim is authorised in Europe. Not for taurine, not for tryptophan, not for glycine, not for hops, lemon balm, passionflower or ginkgo. They are ingredients authorised for sale, and evening plant extracts are part of a tradition of use — but nothing can be promised for them. The 75 mg of choline, in particular, stays below the threshold that would allow a claim to be stated.

One line deserves your attention before you buy: 3.28 g of sugars per serving, coming from the dextrose that serves as the carrier for the powder. That is little in absolute terms, but it is not zero, and it is worth flagging if you are watching your intake at the end of the day.

Data missing from the manufacturer's dossier: the quantities of ginseng root extract, inositol and black pepper extract are not disclosed even though these ingredients appear in the list. We will not estimate them.

Ingredients list

Dextrose, acidity regulator (citric acid), taurine, magnesium citrate, L-glycine, L-tryptophan, hop extract, lemon balm extract, choline bitartrate, inositol, flavouring (contains TARTRAZINE), passionflower extract, inulin, ginkgo biloba extract, flavouring (contains SULPHUR DIOXIDE AND SULPHITES), colour (vegetable carbon), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), ginseng root extract, black pepper extract, melatonin.

Contains SULPHUR DIOXIDE AND SULPHITES. Contains TARTRAZINE (E102): may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.

How do you take Melato9?

Dose: 2 scoops, i.e. 14 g; 3 scoops, i.e. 21 g, during periods of intense stress. Liquid: 250 ml of cold water, 350 ml for the stronger dose. Timing: 45 minutes before bed. Frequency: one serving a day, in the evening only. Duration: 21 consecutive days at most.

The 21-day limit is the most important instruction on this page, and it is not decorative. The manufacturer sets it down in black and white: beyond three weeks, if the sleep difficulties persist, a medical consultation is called for. A sleep disorder lasting more than a month is not a food supplement problem, and carrying on indefinitely amounts to masking a question that ought to be put to a doctor.

The 45 minutes before bed correspond to the time needed for the melatonin to be absorbed. Taken as you get into bed, it acts that much later. Shake vigorously for twenty seconds or so in nice cold water: it dissolves better cold.

Do not drive and do not use machinery after drinking this preparation. The manufacturer says so, and it makes sense: melatonin causes drowsiness, which is exactly what it is there for. Plan on staying at home after taking it.

Two free pieces of advice that often count for more than the product itself: no caffeine in the six hours beforehand, and a cool, dark bedroom. If you already take a ZMA in the evening, check that it does not also contain melatonin — doses add up and should not be stacked. For a higher magnesium intake, a dedicated product complements this formula better than a duplicate does.

Who is Melato9 for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult who takes a while to fall asleep, occasionally: a busy stretch, jet lag, a change in training times. The manufacturer restricts it to adults.

Three warnings appear explicitly on the packaging and deserve reading before you buy. The product contains sulphur dioxide and sulphites — an allergen subject to mandatory labelling — as well as tartrazine, a colour that requires the regulatory statement about possible effects on activity and attention in children. Finally, drug interactions are possible with anticoagulants and hypnotics, which is explained in particular by the presence of ginkgo biloba.

It is not advised for pregnant and breastfeeding women without medical advice, or for children. The national food safety agency also calls for caution over melatonin for people with inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, epilepsy or asthma, and for those on treatment. In all these cases, the question is one for a doctor, not for the shop floor.

What not to expect from it. Melatonin reduces the time taken to fall asleep; it does not lengthen the night, does not stop night-time waking and treats no insomnia. The plant extracts in the formula have no demonstrated effect and nothing can be promised for them. And an evening supplement makes up neither for a coffee at 18:00, nor for two hours of screen time in bed, nor for a shifted lifestyle.

An evening drink or melatonin on its own?

A frequent question in the shop, and the answer depends above all on your budget and your routine.

Melatonin on its own, as a tablet or as drops, costs little, is taken in three seconds and does the one job that is recognised in regulation: reducing the time taken to fall asleep. If that is your only need, it is the most direct and most economical choice, and our melatonin section answers it perfectly.

Melato9 is selling something else: a ritual and a broad formula. Eleven active ingredients, a drink to make up, a marked moment in the evening. For some people that ritual counts as much as the molecule — sitting down with a glass forty-five minutes before going to bed is in itself a signal that the day is over. And 150 mg of magnesium citrate come as a bonus.

When is neither one the answer? If your problem is not falling asleep but waking in the middle of the night, or feeling tired on waking despite eight hours of sleep. There, no supplement will answer, and it is a doctor you need to see. For a different approach, our GABA section rests on another molecule, and our L-glycine section lets you dose that amino acid far higher than the 500 mg present here.

Frequently asked questions

How much melatonin per serving?

1 mg for two scoops, i.e. 14 g of powder. That is exactly the threshold that authorises the European claim on reducing the time taken to fall asleep. The stronger three-scoop serving brings the intake to 1.5 mg, which remains below the ceiling applicable to food supplements in France.

How long can you take it for?

21 consecutive days at most; the manufacturer is explicit. Beyond that, if the difficulties persist, it asks for a medical consultation. It is an instruction to respect: a sleep disorder that drags on is not sorted out with a food supplement.

Can you drive after drinking it?

No. The manufacturer formally advises against it, and it makes sense since melatonin causes drowsiness. Plan on taking it once you are home, forty-five minutes before going to bed, and not before travelling anywhere.

Is there sugar in this drink?

3.28 g of sugars per serving, coming from the dextrose that serves as the carrier for the powder, for a total of 35 kcal. That is little, but it is not zero. The rest of the sweetening comes from sucralose and acesulfame K.

Does it contain allergens?

Yes, two mandatory statements. The product contains sulphur dioxide and sulphites, and it contains tartrazine, a colour for which regulation requires possible effects on activity and attention in children to be flagged. Read those two lines before you buy.

Can it be combined with another evening product?

Not if that product already contains melatonin or tryptophan: doses add up and should not be stacked. Check the composition of your ZMA or your sleep complex first. If you are on anticoagulant or hypnotic treatment, ask your doctor's advice, since the ginkgo biloba in the formula may interact.

Do the plant extracts serve any purpose?

No claim is authorised in Europe for hops, lemon balm, passionflower or ginkgo. They are plants of traditional evening use, present here at honest doses, but we will not credit them with any demonstrated effect. Melatonin and magnesium are the only two active ingredients in the formula about which anything can be asserted.

Where can you buy Sinob Melato9?

The tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we sell this product while stressing two things: the 21 days maximum, and the fact that it acts on falling asleep, not on the quality of the night. A customer looking to sleep better in general often leaves with a magnesium and a word of advice about their afternoon coffee. The rest of the section can be browsed in our sports nutrition selection.

What is Sinob Zinc Bisglycinate?

Sinob Zinc Bisglycinate is a zinc supplement in chelated form, in a vegetable capsule. One capsule provides 25 mg of zinc bisglycinate, i.e. 250% of the nutrient reference value. The bottle holds 60 capsules, which comes to two months at one a day.

Bisglycinate is zinc bound to two molecules of glycine, the smallest of the amino acids. That bond is not cosmetic: it changes the way the mineral crosses the intestinal wall, taking the amino acid transport routes rather than the mineral ones. This is what explains its reputation for being easy on digestion.

In practical terms, it is the form that goes down best on an empty stomach. A zinc sulphate or oxide taken on an empty stomach frequently causes nausea; bisglycinate far less so. On a product meant to be taken every morning, that detail often decides whether the bottle is finished or abandoned. The rest of the German range can be browsed in our Sinob section, and the other products in the category in our zinc section.

What does one Zinc Bisglycinate capsule contain?

250% of the reference value is a high dose, and it deserves to be stated plainly rather than sold as a benefit. The upper safe limit set at European level for zinc in adults is 25 mg per day, from all sources combined — food included. This capsule sits exactly on it. Two practical consequences: one capsule a day and never two, and above all do not stack this product with a multivitamin, a ZMA or any other supplement containing zinc. Intakes add up, and with this mineral an excess is not harmless. We look at these thresholds in detail in our article on zinc bisglycinate dosage.

Why the caution? Because zinc competes with copper for intestinal absorption. A high, prolonged intake may therefore, over time, affect copper status. That is why the manufacturer provides for courses rather than permanent use, and it is a point few product pages mention.

Zinc, on the other hand, is one of the minerals best served by authorised claims, and there are a great many of them. Among the most relevant here: zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, to normal protein synthesis, to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, to normal cognitive function and to normal macronutrient metabolism. These are the official wordings of the European framework.

Be careful how you read the line “maintenance of normal testosterone levels”: maintaining is not increasing. Zinc prevents a fall caused by an insufficient intake; it does not raise a level that is already normal in someone who is not short of it. It is a nuance the bodybuilding aisle is happy to erase, and it changes everything.

A figure to check on the packaging: the label states “25 mg of zinc bisglycinate” with 250% of the reference value, which corresponds to 25 mg of elemental zinc. The wording leaves some ambiguity as to whether the 25 mg refers to the zinc itself or to the whole complex. We report the declared value without interpreting it.

Ingredients list

Zinc bisglycinate (zinc chelated with glycine), vegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate).

May contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.

How do you take Zinc Bisglycinate?

Dose: 1 capsule. Liquid: a large glass of water. Timing: in the morning on an empty stomach. Frequency: one dose a day, never more. Duration: a course of 2 to 3 months, followed by a month off.

Taking it on an empty stomach is possible here, and that is the main appeal of this form. Zinc is better absorbed away from meals, but most forms then cause nausea; bisglycinate is far better tolerated. If you still feel some discomfort, take the capsule with a light breakfast: you will lose a little absorption, which is preferable to giving up on the dose altogether.

Leave two hours between this and an iron or calcium supplement. These three minerals compete for the same intestinal transporters and get in each other's way. The same goes for a meal very rich in fibre or phytates — wholemeal bread, pulses — which markedly reduces zinc absorption. Taking it in the morning on an empty stomach settles all of this at a stroke.

The two- to three-month course followed by a month off is not a commercial constraint: it follows directly from the dose. At 25 mg a day, permanent year-round use is not appropriate. The 60-capsule bottle covers exactly two months, that is, one complete short course.

Zinc combines without overlap with vitamin D or vitamin C, two nutrients that do not compete with it. Before buying, on the other hand, check that your multivitamin or your ZMA does not already provide some.

Who is Zinc Bisglycinate for, and who is it not for?

It is aimed at an adult whose diet provides little zinc: vegetarian and vegan diets first and foremost, since the best food sources are oysters, red meat and offal. The phytates in wholegrain cereals and pulses also reduce the absorption of plant-derived zinc, which widens the gap further.

It is not for you if you already take zinc elsewhere. That is the main warning on this page: between a multivitamin, a ZMA and an immunity complex, it is easy to stack three sources without noticing and to go well beyond the safe limit. Do the sums before adding this bottle to your routine.

It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice, nor for children. If you are on medication, ask a healthcare professional for advice: zinc interacts in particular with certain antibiotics.

What not to expect from it. It does not build muscle and it does not raise the testosterone of a man whose level is normal. It does not prevent colds — no claim of that kind exists. You will feel nothing when you take it, and that is normal: a mineral produces no sensation. If you are wondering about a deficiency, a blood test prescribed by a doctor will answer more reliably than a bottle bought at random.

Bisglycinate or another form of zinc?

The zinc aisle offers at least four different forms, and the gap between them is real.

Zinc oxide is the cheapest and the most widespread in entry-level formulas. It contains a lot of zinc per gram, but it is poorly absorbed and often poorly tolerated on an empty stomach. Sulphate and gluconate do better, with digestive tolerance varying from person to person.

Bisglycinate stands out on two counts: absorption and tolerance. Chelated with an amino acid, it takes a different route in from the classic mineral salts and is taken on an empty stomach without difficulty by most people. That is what justifies its higher price, and it is a premium worth paying on a product taken every morning for two months.

When is another form the better choice? If zinc is not your main objective but one element among several, a multivitamin or a ZMA will be more than enough and will cost you less, with a distinctly more moderate dose — which, given the safe limit, is no bad thing. Our magnesium section, as it happens, applies the same chelated-form logic to another mineral.

Frequently asked questions

How much zinc per capsule?

25 mg, that is, 250% of the nutrient reference value. It is a high dose: the upper safe limit set at European level in adults is 25 mg per day, from all sources combined. One capsule a day, never two, and no stacking with another product containing zinc.

Why bisglycinate rather than another zinc?

Because it is chelated with glycine and takes the amino acid transport routes rather than the mineral ones. The result: better absorption and, above all, tolerance on an empty stomach far superior to that of oxide or sulphate, which frequently cause nausea.

Should it be taken on an empty stomach?

Yes, that is what the manufacturer intends, and this form allows it without discomfort for most people. Zinc is better absorbed away from meals, and in particular away from foods rich in fibre and phytates. If it causes any discomfort, taking it with a light breakfast is still preferable to giving up.

Can it be combined with iron or calcium?

Not at the same time. These three minerals compete for the same intestinal transporters: the manufacturer asks for two hours between them. In practice, zinc in the morning on an empty stomach and iron or calcium with the evening meal settles the question without your having to think about it.

Does zinc increase testosterone?

No. The authorised claim says that it contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. Maintaining means preventing a fall caused by an insufficient intake, not raising a level that is already normal. It is a distinction the bodybuilding aisle often erases, and it is an essential one.

How long can you take it for?

The manufacturer provides for courses of two to three months followed by a month off. At this dose, permanent use is not appropriate: a high, prolonged zinc intake can affect copper status, since the two minerals compete for absorption.

Are the capsules suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. The shell is a vegetable capsule made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and the anti-caking agent is a magnesium stearate of plant origin. This is in fact the group most concerned by this product, as the best food sources of zinc are of animal origin.

Where can you buy Sinob Zinc Bisglycinate?

The 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the first question we ask about this product is always the same: are you already taking a multivitamin or a ZMA? At 25 mg per capsule, the answer completely changes the advice, and many customers leave with a more modest dose. The rest of the range can be browsed in our sports nutrition selection.

Qu'est-ce que l'Acétyl L-Carnitine 1000 mg de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est de l'acétyl-L-carnitine en gélules, l'actif seul, sans rien d'autre que l'enveloppe et le support du comprimé. L'étiquette abrège son nom en ALCAR, et le chiffre du nom correspond à l'apport de la portion complète.

La carnitine est une molécule que l'organisme fabrique à partir de deux acides aminés, la lysine et la méthionine, et que l'alimentation apporte surtout par la viande rouge. L'acétyl-L-carnitine en est la forme acétylée, celle que l'on croise le plus souvent au rayon concentration. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans l'Acétyl L-Carnitine 1000 mg

Chaque gélule apporte 500 mg de N-acétyl-L-carnitine, et la portion complète de deux gélules atteint 1 000 mg. C'est un dosage franc : beaucoup de formules du rayon s'arrêtent à 250 ou 300 mg la gélule, ce qui oblige à en avaler davantage pour le même apport.

Le panneau tient en trois lignes : 1 kcal pour la portion complète, zéro lipide, zéro glucide, zéro sucre. Autrement dit, la gélule n'apporte rien d'autre que son actif.

La liste des ingrédients compte trois lignes seulement : la N-acétyl-L-carnitine, l'enveloppe de la gélule en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose, et un agent de charge, la cellulose microcristalline. L'enveloppe est d'origine végétale, et le fabricant indique que la fiche répond aussi aux exigences halal et casher.

À qui s'adresse l'Acétyl L-Carnitine 1000 mg ?

D'abord à ceux qui mangent peu ou pas de viande. La carnitine alimentaire vient presque entièrement de la viande rouge : un régime végétarien ou végétalien en apporte très peu, et c'est la première raison qui mène à ce flacon.

Ensuite à ceux qui montent leur routine actif par actif. Acheter la carnitine seule, la caféine seule et la tyrosine séparément coûte moins cher qu'un mélange tout prêt, et laisse régler chaque brique à sa main plutôt que de subir le dosage décidé par la marque.

Enfin aux sportifs d'endurance comme aux pratiquants de salle : la carnitine intervient dans le métabolisme des graisses, un sujet qui concerne autant le coureur que celui qui travaille sa définition. La gélule végétale s'avale sans eau gazeuse ni préparation, ce qui la rend facile à emporter au travail ou en déplacement.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que l'acétyl-L-carnitine ?

C'est la forme acétylée de la carnitine, une molécule que l'organisme fabrique lui-même à partir de deux acides aminés, la lysine et la méthionine. On la trouve aussi en complément, sous le nom abrégé ALCAR.

Quelle différence entre l'acétyl-L-carnitine et la L-carnitine ?

La L-carnitine est la molécule de base. L'acétyl-L-carnitine porte en plus un groupe acétyle, ce qui la rend plus soluble dans les graisses. C'est la forme que l'on retrouve dans les compléments orientés concentration plutôt que dans les boissons de sport.

Quel est le rôle de la carnitine dans l'organisme ?

Elle sert de navette : elle accompagne les acides gras à longue chaîne jusqu'aux mitochondries, les centrales énergétiques de la cellule, où ces graisses sont transformées en énergie.

Combien de N-acétyl-L-carnitine apporte une gélule ?

500 mg. La portion complète de deux gélules porte l'apport à 1 000 mg, le chiffre annoncé sur l'étiquette.

Où trouve-t-on de la carnitine dans l'alimentation ?

Surtout dans la viande rouge, et en quantité plus modeste dans les produits laitiers, le poisson et la volaille. Les régimes sans viande en apportent très peu, ce qui explique l'intérêt des végétariens pour cette molécule.

Cette acétyl-L-carnitine convient-elle aux végétariens ?

Oui. Le fabricant indique que le produit ne contient que des ingrédients d'origine végétale, enveloppe de la gélule comprise, et qu'il convient aussi bien aux végétariens qu'aux végétaliens.

Où acheter de l'acétyl-L-carnitine ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter l'Acétyl L-Carnitine 1000 mg de Skill Nutrition ?

Le flacon de 120 gélules se commande depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier, et le flacon y est en rayon.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.

Qu'est-ce que l'Ashwagandha KSM-66 de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est un extrait de racine d'ashwagandha en gélules, standardisé selon le procédé KSM-66. L'ashwagandha, de son nom botanique Withania somnifera, est une racine employée de longue date dans la tradition ayurvédique, où on la surnomme ginseng indien.

KSM-66 n'est pas un dosage mais un extrait breveté, marque déposée d'Ixoreal Biomed Inc. Sa particularité : il est obtenu uniquement à partir de la racine, à l'exclusion des feuilles, et titré à un taux constant de withanolides. C'est pour cette raison qu'il sert de référence quand on compare deux ashwagandhas. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans l'Ashwagandha KSM-66

Chaque gélule apporte 200 mg d'extrait de racine KSM-66. La portion complète de trois gélules porte l'apport à 600 mg d'extrait et à 30 mg de withanolides, l'extrait étant titré à 5 %.

Ce taux de titrage est le chiffre à regarder. Beaucoup d'étiquettes annoncent une quantité de poudre de racine sans préciser la concentration, ce qui empêche de savoir ce que l'on achète réellement. Ici les deux chiffres sont publiés côte à côte : la quantité d'extrait et la quantité de withanolides qu'elle contient.

La liste des ingrédients compte trois lignes : l'extrait de racine d'ashwagandha KSM-66, l'inuline, et l'enveloppe de la gélule en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose. L'enveloppe est d'origine végétale, et le fabricant indique une conformité aux exigences halal et casher. Côté panneau, la gélule pèse 1 kcal, sans sucre.

À qui s'adresse l'Ashwagandha KSM-66 ?

À ceux qui traversent des périodes chargées, au travail comme à l'entraînement, et qui cherchent une racine plutôt qu'une formule composite. C'est la demande la plus fréquente au comptoir sur ce rayon.

À ceux aussi qui veulent savoir exactement ce qu'ils achètent. Entre une poudre de racine brute et un extrait titré, le rapport peut varier d'un facteur dix. Un extrait titré à un taux publié permet de comparer deux produits sur la même base, ce que la mention « poudre de racine » ne permet jamais.

Enfin à ceux qui s'installent dans la durée. Deux formats existent, le plus grand couvrant deux fois la période du premier, ce qui change le prix de revient pour qui suit la plante sur plusieurs mois. La gélule végétale s'avale avec un verre d'eau, sans préparation.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que l'ashwagandha ?

C'est une plante, Withania somnifera, dont on utilise la racine. Elle est employée de longue date dans la tradition ayurvédique, et c'est aujourd'hui l'une des racines les plus vendues du rayon des plantes.

Qu'est-ce qu'une plante adaptogène ?

C'est le nom que l'on donne aux plantes traditionnellement employées pour accompagner les périodes de charge, physique ou mentale. L'ashwagandha, la rhodiole et l'éleuthérocoque sont les trois noms que l'on croise le plus souvent sous cette étiquette.

Qu'est-ce que l'extrait KSM-66 ?

C'est un extrait de racine d'ashwagandha breveté, titré à 5 % de withanolides, les molécules qui servent de repère pour comparer deux extraits. KSM-66 est une marque déposée d'Ixoreal Biomed Inc.

Pourquoi appelle-t-on l'ashwagandha le ginseng indien ?

Parce que son usage traditionnel rappelle celui du ginseng et qu'elle vient de la pharmacopée ayurvédique. Botaniquement, les deux n'ont aucun lien : l'ashwagandha appartient à la famille des solanacées, celle de la tomate et de l'aubergine.

Cet ashwagandha contient-il des feuilles ?

Non. Le fabricant précise que l'extrait est obtenu uniquement à partir de la racine, à l'exclusion des feuilles. C'est l'une des caractéristiques du procédé KSM-66.

Combien d'extrait apporte une gélule ?

200 mg d'extrait de racine. La portion complète de trois gélules porte l'apport à 600 mg d'extrait et à 30 mg de withanolides.

Où acheter de l'ashwagandha KSM-66 ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter l'Ashwagandha KSM-66 de Skill Nutrition ?

Les deux formats, 90 et 180 gélules, se commandent depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier, et les flacons y sont en rayon.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.

Qu'est-ce que le Bisglycinate de Magnésium de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est du bisglycinate de magnésium en gélules, la forme chélatée du minéral. Chaque atome de magnésium y est lié à deux molécules de glycine, un acide aminé : le minéral n'est plus un sel libre mais un complexe stable.

C'est la forme que l'on oriente le plus souvent au comptoir quand les magnésiums classiques posent un problème de transit. Trois ingrédients sur l'étiquette, rien de plus. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Bisglycinate de Magnésium

Chaque gélule apporte 1 100 mg de bisglycinate de magnésium, soit 125 mg de magnésium élément. La portion de deux gélules monte à 250 mg, celle de trois gélules à 375 mg, c'est-à-dire la totalité de l'apport de référence pour ce minéral.

Les deux chiffres sont publiés côte à côte, et c'est important : beaucoup d'étiquettes du rayon n'annoncent que le poids du sel, qui est toujours le plus flatteur, sans dire combien de magnésium il contient réellement. Ici, on sait ce que l'on achète.

Le magnésium contribue à réduire la fatigue, au fonctionnement normal du système nerveux et des muscles, à des fonctions psychologiques normales, à une synthèse protéique normale et au maintien d'une ossature normale. Côté panneau, la gélule pèse 2 kcal, sans sel. La liste des ingrédients tient en trois lignes : bisglycinate de magnésium, enveloppe en hydroxypropylméthylcellulose, inuline.

À qui s'adresse le Bisglycinate de Magnésium ?

À ceux dont le transit ne supporte pas les magnésiums classiques. C'est la première raison qui mène au bisglycinate plutôt qu'à un oxyde ou à un chlorure : la liaison à la glycine le rend nettement plus doux.

Aux sportifs ensuite. Le magnésium participe au fonctionnement normal des muscles et à l'équilibre électrolytique, et l'entraînement augmente les besoins. Ceux qui transpirent beaucoup, l'été ou en salle chauffée, surveillent cet apport de près.

Enfin à ceux qui veulent régler leur apport au plus juste. Trois formats existent, et comme le panneau publie l'apport pour une, deux ou trois gélules, chacun ajuste selon ce que son alimentation apporte déjà. La gélule végétale s'avale avec un verre d'eau, sans préparation ni goût.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que le bisglycinate de magnésium ?

C'est du magnésium chélaté : chaque atome de magnésium est lié à deux molécules de glycine, un acide aminé. Cette liaison est ce qui distingue le bisglycinate des sels de magnésium classiques comme l'oxyde ou le chlorure.

Qu'est-ce que le magnésium chélaté ?

C'est un magnésium attaché à une molécule organique, ici la glycine. Le minéral n'est plus un sel libre mais un complexe stable, une forme recherchée pour sa tolérance digestive.

Quel magnésium est le mieux toléré ?

Au comptoir, c'est le bisglycinate que l'on oriente le plus souvent vers les personnes dont le transit supporte mal les magnésiums classiques. Sa liaison à la glycine le rend plus doux que les sels inorganiques.

Que fait le magnésium dans l'organisme ?

Le magnésium contribue à réduire la fatigue, au fonctionnement normal du système nerveux et des muscles, à des fonctions psychologiques normales, à une synthèse protéique normale et au maintien d'une ossature normale.

Combien de magnésium apporte une gélule ?

125 mg de magnésium élément, issus de 1 100 mg de bisglycinate. La portion de deux gélules porte l'apport à 250 mg, celle de trois gélules à 375 mg.

Ces gélules conviennent-elles aux végétaliens ?

Oui. Les trois ingrédients sont d'origine végétale ou minérale, enveloppe comprise, et le fabricant indique une conformité aux régimes végétalien, halal et casher.

Où acheter du bisglycinate de magnésium ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter le Bisglycinate de Magnésium de Skill Nutrition ?

Les trois formats, 60, 90 et 120 gélules, se commandent depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier, et les flacons y sont en rayon.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.

Qu'est-ce que le Bisglycinate de Magnésium en poudre de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est du bisglycinate de magnésium en poudre, la forme chélatée du minéral présentée à diluer plutôt qu'en gélule. Chaque atome de magnésium y est lié à deux molécules de glycine, un acide aminé.

Le format change tout : pas de gélule à avaler, une boisson acidulée à la place. C'est la forme que l'on retient quand la tolérance digestive compte et que les gélules passent mal. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Bisglycinate de Magnésium en poudre

Une dose de 8 g apporte 3 200 mg de bisglycinate de magnésium, soit 350 mg de magnésium élément : 93 % de l'apport de référence pour ce minéral, en une seule prise. C'est l'un des apports les plus élevés du rayon, et le format poudre est précisément ce qui le rend possible : il faudrait près de trois gélules pour approcher ce chiffre.

Le magnésium contribue à réduire la fatigue, au fonctionnement normal du système nerveux et des muscles, à des fonctions psychologiques normales, à l'équilibre électrolytique et au maintien d'une ossature normale.

Le panneau tient en quatre lignes : 23 kcal pour la dose, zéro lipide, 1,9 g de glucides dont 0,1 g de sucres. La liste des ingrédients compte le bisglycinate, un correcteur d'acidité, de la maltodextrine, des arômes, un édulcorant issu de la stévia et un colorant, le bêta-carotène.

À qui s'adresse le Bisglycinate de Magnésium en poudre ?

D'abord à ceux qui n'avalent pas de gélules. C'est une demande constante au comptoir, et la poudre y répond sans compromis sur la forme du minéral.

Ensuite à ceux qui veulent un apport élevé en une fois. Avec 350 mg de magnésium élément dans un seul verre, la dose couvre l'essentiel de l'apport de référence sans multiplier les prises dans la journée.

Aux sportifs enfin. Le magnésium participe au fonctionnement normal des muscles et à l'équilibre électrolytique, et la boisson se prépare aussi bien le soir à la maison qu'après une séance, dans la gourde. Deux formats existent, le plus grand couvrant deux fois la période du premier.

Quel parfum choisir ?

Un seul parfum sur cette référence : fruit de la passion et pêche. Le profil est acidulé plutôt que sucré, ce qui passe mieux le soir qu'un parfum lourd, et la couleur vient du bêta-carotène. La poudre est fine, se dissout dans l'eau froide sans dépôt, et le doseur est fourni dans le pot.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que le bisglycinate de magnésium en poudre ?

C'est du magnésium chélaté présenté en poudre à diluer plutôt qu'en gélule. Chaque atome de magnésium y est lié à deux molécules de glycine, un acide aminé, ce qui en fait une forme recherchée pour sa tolérance digestive.

Que fait le magnésium dans l'organisme ?

Le magnésium contribue à réduire la fatigue, au fonctionnement normal du système nerveux et des muscles, à des fonctions psychologiques normales, à l'équilibre électrolytique et au maintien d'une ossature normale.

Combien de magnésium apporte une dose ?

350 mg de magnésium élément, issus de 3 200 mg de bisglycinate, soit 93 % de l'apport de référence pour ce minéral. C'est l'un des apports les plus élevés du rayon pour une seule prise.

Quel goût a cette poudre ?

Fruit de la passion et pêche, un parfum acidulé plutôt que sucré. C'est le seul goût proposé sur cette référence.

Cette poudre se dissout-elle bien ?

Oui. La poudre est fine et conçue pour se dissoudre dans un verre d'eau froide sans laisser de dépôt. Un doseur est fourni dans le pot.

Cette poudre contient-elle du sucre ?

Non. L'étiquette annonce 0,1 g de sucres pour la dose complète. Le goût vient d'un arôme et d'un édulcorant, les glycosides de stéviol issus de la stévia.

Où acheter du magnésium en poudre ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter le Bisglycinate de Magnésium en poudre de Skill Nutrition ?

Les deux formats, 240 et 480 g, se commandent depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier, et les pots y sont en rayon.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.

Qu'est-ce que la Caféine 200 mg de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est de la caféine anhydre en comprimés, dosée à 200 mg l'unité. Un comprimé, un chiffre : pas de poudre à peser, pas de boisson à préparer, pas d'estimation à faire.

La caféine anhydre est la caféine débarrassée de son eau, une poudre cristalline blanche. C'est la forme qui permet de doser au milligramme près, et le comprimé en est l'expression la plus simple. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans la Caféine 200 mg

Un comprimé apporte 200 mg de caféine. C'est le repère du rayon : l'équivalent de deux tasses de café serré, mais avec un chiffre fixe au lieu d'une fourchette. La teneur d'un café varie du simple au triple selon le grain, la mouture et la machine ; celle d'un comprimé ne varie pas.

Le panneau est le plus court que l'on puisse écrire : 0 kcal, 0,1 g de glucides, aucun sucre, aucun sel. La liste des ingrédients compte la caféine anhydre, deux agents de charge — cellulose microcristalline et amidon — et deux antiagglomérants, les sels de magnésium d'acides gras et le dioxyde de silicium. Tout le reste du comprimé est du support.

La caféine se fixe sur les récepteurs de l'adénosine, la molécule qui signale la fatigue au cerveau : en occupant la place, elle repousse ce signal. C'est ce mécanisme qui explique sa présence au sommet de presque toutes les étiquettes de pré-entraînement du rayon.

À qui s'adresse la Caféine 200 mg ?

À ceux qui montent leur propre pré-entraînement. La caféine seule, la citrulline seule et la bêta-alanine séparément coûtent moins cher qu'un pot tout prêt, et permettent de régler le stimulant à sa main plutôt que de subir le dosage décidé par la marque.

À ceux aussi qui veulent la caféine sans la boisson : pas d'acidité, pas d'amertume, pas de tasse à préparer. Le comprimé s'avale avec un verre d'eau et tient dans la poche, ce qui en fait le format des longues journées et des départs tôt le matin.

Enfin à ceux qui suivent leur apport de près. Avec un chiffre fixe par comprimé, le total de la journée se compte sans approximation, ce qu'aucune machine à café ne permet. Deux formats existent, le plus grand couvrant deux fois la période du premier.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que la caféine anhydre ?

C'est de la caféine débarrassée de son eau, sous forme de poudre cristalline blanche. C'est la forme utilisée pour doser la caféine au milligramme près dans un comprimé, là où une boisson ne permet qu'une estimation.

Quelle différence entre la caféine et la théine ?

Aucune : c'est la même molécule. Les deux noms viennent simplement de la plante où elle a été isolée, le café d'un côté, le thé de l'autre. Ce qui change entre une tasse de café et une tasse de thé, c'est la quantité, pas la nature.

Quelle différence entre le café et la caféine ?

Le café est une boisson qui contient de la caféine parmi des centaines d'autres composés. La caféine est la molécule isolée. Un comprimé n'apporte donc que l'actif, sans acidité ni amertume.

Comment la caféine agit-elle sur l'organisme ?

Elle se fixe sur les récepteurs de l'adénosine, la molécule qui signale la fatigue au cerveau. En occupant ces récepteurs, elle empêche ce signal d'arriver : la sensation de fatigue est repoussée.

Où se trouve la caféine naturellement ?

Dans le grain de café, la feuille de thé, la fève de cacao, la noix de kola, la baie de guarana et la feuille de maté. Le café et le thé en sont les deux sources principales de notre alimentation.

Pourquoi prendre de la caféine en comprimé ?

Pour savoir exactement combien on en prend. Un comprimé vaut 200 mg, un chiffre fixe, alors que la teneur d'un café varie du simple au triple selon le grain, la mouture et la machine.

Où acheter des comprimés de caféine ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter la Caféine 200 mg de Skill Nutrition ?

Les deux formats, 120 et 240 comprimés, se commandent depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier, et les flacons y sont en rayon.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.

Qu'est-ce que la Citrulline Malate 2:1 de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est de la citrulline malate en poudre, dans sa forme la plus simple : un pot, un doseur, un seul ingrédient. Pas d'arôme, pas d'édulcorant, pas de colorant. La poudre est blanche, fine, et se dissout dans l'eau sans laisser de dépôt.

La citrulline est un acide aminé que l'organisme transforme en arginine. En salle, c'est l'actif que l'on retrouve au sommet des étiquettes de pré-entraînement, et que beaucoup préfèrent acheter à part pour ajuster la quantité eux-mêmes. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans la Citrulline Malate 2:1

Une dose de 6 g apporte 6 000 mg de citrulline malate 2:1, dont 4 000 mg de L-citrulline et 2 000 mg d'acide malique. C'est le dosage de référence du rayon, celui qui sert d'étalon quand on compare deux pré-entraînements entre eux.

Le ratio 2:1 veut dire deux parts de L-citrulline pour une part d'acide malique. Beaucoup de formules annoncent une quantité de citrulline malate sans préciser le ratio, ce qui empêche de savoir combien de L-citrulline on achète réellement. Ici les deux chiffres sont publiés.

Le reste du panneau tient en une ligne : 20 kcal pour une dose, zéro lipide, zéro glucide, zéro sucre, zéro sel. La liste des ingrédients compte un seul nom, et la poudre répond aux exigences halal et casher.

À qui s'adresse la Citrulline Malate 2:1 ?

À ceux qui montent leur propre pré-entraînement. Acheter la citrulline seule, la créatine seule et la bêta-alanine seule revient moins cher qu'un pot tout prêt, et permet de régler chaque actif au gramme près plutôt que de subir le dosage décidé par la marque.

C'est aussi le choix de ceux qui ne veulent rien d'autre dans leur verre : pas de caféine, pas d'arôme, pas d'édulcorant. La poudre nature se mélange à n'importe quelle boisson, y compris à un pré-entraînement déjà aromatisé que l'on veut simplement renforcer.

Enfin, c'est une poudre pour les sportifs d'endurance comme pour la salle : la citrulline malate ne se limite pas à la musculation et se retrouve aussi bien dans les bidons des coureurs et des cyclistes.

Questions fréquentes

C'est quoi la citrulline malate ?

C'est l'association d'un acide aminé, la L-citrulline, et d'un sel de l'acide malique. Le tout forme une poudre blanche très soluble, utilisée en nutrition sportive.

Quelle différence entre la L-citrulline et la citrulline malate ?

La L-citrulline est l'acide aminé seul. La citrulline malate y ajoute de l'acide malique : sur 6 000 mg de citrulline malate 2:1, 4 000 mg sont de la L-citrulline et 2 000 mg de l'acide malique.

Que signifie le ratio 2:1 ?

Deux parts de L-citrulline pour une part d'acide malique. C'est le ratio le plus répandu du rayon, et celui sur lequel la majorité des produits sont alignés.

Combien de L-citrulline apporte une dose ?

4 000 mg, issus de 6 000 mg de citrulline malate 2:1. Le chiffre figure en clair sur le panneau de l'étiquette.

Combien de doses contient le pot ?

Le pot de 300 g compte 50 doses de 6 g, mesurées au doseur fourni.

Cette poudre contient-elle un arôme ou un édulcorant ?

Non. L'étiquette ne porte qu'une seule ligne d'ingrédient : citrulline malate 2:1. Ni arôme, ni édulcorant, ni colorant, ni agent de charge.

Où trouver de la citrulline malate ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter la Citrulline Malate 2:1 de Skill Nutrition ?

Le pot de 300 g se commande depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier, et la poudre y est en rayon.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.

Qu'est-ce que le Collagène Hydrolysé de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est du collagène hydrolysé de types I et III en poudre, aromatisé, à mélanger à l'eau froide. Hydrolysé veut dire que les chaînes de collagène ont été coupées en peptides courts : la poudre se dissout au lieu de gélifier, et le verre reste buvable.

Les types I et III sont les deux collagènes majoritaires du corps humain — la peau, les os, les tendons, les vaisseaux. C'est le format que l'on cherche quand on veut un apport quotidien de collagène sans avaler une poignée de gélules. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Collagène Hydrolysé

Une dose de 22 g apporte 20 000 mg de peptides de collagène, soit 18 g de protéines pour 76 kcal. C'est un dosage haut pour le rayon : beaucoup de poudres s'arrêtent à 10 g et beaucoup de gélules à 1 g.

Le détail qui distingue cette étiquette, c'est le profil complet en acides aminés, publié ligne par ligne : 3 980 mg de glycine, 2 270 mg de proline, 2 140 mg d'hydroxyproline, 1 840 mg d'acide glutamique, et ainsi de suite jusqu'à la tyrosine. La glycine, la proline et l'hydroxyproline sont la signature du vrai collagène ; peu de marques poussent la transparence jusqu'à les chiffrer.

Côté sucre, une dose se limite à 0,6 g de glucides et à zéro sucre : l'arôme s'appuie sur un glycoside de stéviol. Le collagène est d'origine bovine, et la poudre répond aux exigences halal et casher.

À qui s'adresse le Collagène Hydrolysé ?

À ceux qui veulent un apport quotidien de collagène et qui en ont assez des gélules. Une dose remplace une dizaine de capsules, et se boit comme une boisson fruitée plutôt que de s'avaler.

C'est aussi une poudre pour les sportifs qui chargent les articulations et les tendons — barre, course, sports de contact — et qui cherchent une source de protéines à intégrer en dehors des repas, sans lactose ni whey.

Quel parfum choisir ?

Trois parfums fruités, tous dans le même registre acidulé : ananas, le plus franc et le plus sucré des trois ; pamplemousse, plus amer, celui que choisissent ceux qui n'aiment pas les boissons sucrées ; et orange sanguine, entre les deux, avec une pointe de rouge.

Aucun n'a de note lactée ni vanillée : le collagène aromatisé se boit frais, à l'eau glacée, et les trois tiennent très bien le verre d'eau pétillante.

Questions fréquentes

Qu'est-ce que le collagène hydrolysé ?

C'est du collagène dont les longues chaînes ont été coupées en peptides courts. La poudre obtenue se dissout dans l'eau froide sans gélifier, là où le collagène entier formerait une gelée.

Quelle différence entre le type I et le type III ?

Le type I est le collagène majoritaire de la peau, des os et des tendons. Le type III l'accompagne dans la peau et les vaisseaux. Les deux sont présents dans cette poudre.

Combien de peptides de collagène apporte une dose ?

20 000 mg, soit 20 g, pour une dose de 22 g. Cela représente 18 g de protéines.

De quelle origine est ce collagène ?

Il est d'origine bovine. Le profil complet en acides aminés est publié sur l'étiquette, de la glycine à 3 980 mg jusqu'à la tyrosine à 140 mg.

Combien de doses contient le pot ?

Le pot de 660 g compte 30 doses de 22 g, mesurées au doseur fourni.

Cette poudre contient-elle du sucre ?

Non. Une dose apporte 0,6 g de glucides et aucun sucre. L'édulcorant utilisé est un glycoside de stéviol, tiré de la stévia.

Où trouver du collagène hydrolysé ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter le Collagène Hydrolysé de Skill Nutrition ?

Le pot de 660 g se commande depuis cette page, dans le parfum de votre choix, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.

Qu'est-ce que le Complexe 4 Champignons de Skill Nutrition ?

C'est une poudre qui réunit quatre extraits de champignons dans un seul pot : hydne hérisson (lion's mane), cordyceps, reishi et chaga. Un doseur suffit pour les avoir tous les quatre, dans un café, un thé ou une soupe.

Ces quatre champignons sont les plus demandés du rayon, et on les achète d'habitude séparément : quatre pots, quatre étiquettes, quatre prix. Ici ils tiennent dans un seul. Le reste de la gamme se parcourt dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition.

Ce qu'il y a dans le Complexe 4 Champignons

Une dose de 3 g apporte 500 mg de chaque extrait, soit 2 000 mg d'extraits au total, et 600 mg de polysaccharides. Les quatre extraits sont titrés à 30 % de polysaccharides, ce qui donne 150 mg par champignon — un chiffre publié en clair, là où la plupart des poudres se contentent d'annoncer un poids d'extrait.

Deux points à lire sur l'étiquette. D'abord, tous les extraits viennent du corps fructifère, c'est-à-dire du champignon lui-même, et non du mycélium cultivé sur grain : c'est la différence de fond entre une poudre sérieuse et une poudre d'amidon légèrement teintée. Ensuite, les concentrations sont publiées pour chaque champignon : 15:1 pour l'hydne hérisson, 20:1 pour le cordyceps, 30:1 pour le reishi et 15:1 pour le chaga.

Le reste de la poudre, c'est de l'inuline, une fibre qui sert de support et qui explique les 0,9 g de fibres d'une dose. L'apport énergétique tient en 4 kcal.

À qui s'adresse le Complexe 4 Champignons ?

À ceux qui veulent entrer dans le rayon des champignons sans y laisser quatre pots. C'est le format d'essai idéal : les quatre références incontournables, chacune à un dosage lisible, dans une poudre neutre qui se glisse dans le café du matin.

C'est aussi le choix de ceux qui lisent les étiquettes. Corps fructifère annoncé, concentration annoncée, polysaccharides chiffrés : sur ce rayon où beaucoup de marques restent floues, ces trois lignes suffisent à départager.

Questions fréquentes

C'est quoi des champignons adaptogènes ?

Ce sont des champignons utilisés depuis longtemps en Asie sous forme de décoctions et de poudres, aujourd'hui proposés en extraits concentrés. L'hydne hérisson, le cordyceps, le reishi et le chaga sont les quatre plus connus.

Quels champignons contient ce complexe ?

Quatre : l'hydne hérisson (lion's mane, Hericium erinaceus), le cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis), le reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) et le chaga (Inonotus obliquus).

Qu'est-ce que l'hydne hérisson ?

C'est le nom français du lion's mane, aussi appelé crinière de lion : un champignon blanc à longues aiguilles, Hericium erinaceus. Il figure ici à 500 mg d'extrait concentré 15:1.

Les extraits viennent-ils du corps fructifère ou du mycélium ?

Du corps fructifère, c'est-à-dire du champignon lui-même. C'est le point à vérifier sur ce rayon : beaucoup de poudres bon marché utilisent du mycélium cultivé sur grain, bien plus pauvre en polysaccharides.

Combien de polysaccharides apporte une dose ?

600 mg, soit 150 mg par extrait. Les quatre extraits sont titrés à 30 % de polysaccharides.

Ce complexe convient-il aux végétaliens ?

Oui. La poudre ne contient que des extraits de champignons et de l'inuline, et répond aussi aux exigences des régimes halal et casher.

Où trouver des champignons adaptogènes en poudre ?

Dans notre rayon Skill Nutrition, en ligne, et dans notre magasin de Vendargues près de Montpellier.

Où acheter le Complexe 4 Champignons de Skill Nutrition ?

Le pot de 180 g se commande depuis cette page, et nous expédions partout en France et en Europe. Notre magasin se trouve à Vendargues, à une dizaine de minutes de Montpellier.

Le reste de la marque se parcourt dans la collection Skill Nutrition.