{"title":"Sports Nutrition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is sports nutrition?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSports nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to all the foods and supplements designed to meet the demands created by training: more protein to repair muscles, more carbohydrates to fuel effort, and sometimes certain micronutrients that a restricted diet might miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo common misconceptions should be dismissed immediately. First: these products are not medicines. Protein powder is a dehydrated food, creatine is a molecule found in meat. None contain active ingredients in the pharmacological sense. Second: they don't replace anything. Without regular training, adequate sleep, and a proper diet, no supplement will yield results—and an entire aisle of products won't change that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, this page is not trying to sell you anything: it serves as a \u003cstrong\u003ecatalog guide\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each category is summarized in a few lines, explaining its purpose and directing you to the relevant page for more details. If you're new to this and the list seems long, skip directly to the section on \u003ca href=\"#demarrage\"\u003ein what order to add supplements\u003c\/a\u003e: it approaches the problem from a different angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow is the section organized?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProteins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the broadest and most useful category. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eProtein powders\u003c\/a\u003e are sorted by digestive tolerance and use, not by quality hierarchy: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-concentree-1\"\u003ewhey concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the default choice, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e addresses difficult digestion with lactose, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/caseines\"\u003ecasein\u003c\/a\u003e for slow digestion, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant-based proteins\u003c\/a\u003e for a dairy-free diet. Egg or beef-based versions are also available for those who exclude dairy but not animal products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey provide energy, not structure. Two unrelated uses. \u003cstrong\u003eAround the workout\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003emaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e and its fast-absorbing cousins, cyclic dextrin and waxy maize. \u003cstrong\u003eDaily use\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creme-de-riz\"\u003erice cream\u003c\/a\u003e, which turn a shaker into a real snack. If the problem is reaching calorie targets, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gainers\u003c\/a\u003e include options from the most caloric to the most moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreatine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most well-documented supplement in the aisle, and one of the cheapest. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eCreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e remains the standard, possibly using the German raw material \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creapure\"\u003eCreapure®\u003c\/a\u003e. Alternative forms—HCL, Kre-Alkalyn—cost more without clearly established advantages over monohydrate. Three grams per day, every day, including rest days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmino Acids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e cover all nine essential amino acids; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eBCAAs\u003c\/a\u003e only provide three and lose most of their relevance once your total protein intake is met. Additionally, isolated amino acids address specific uses: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e for pumps, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e for repeated intense efforts, glutamine, arginine, and taurine for narrower niches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-workout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003eBoosters\u003c\/a\u003e generally combine a stimulant and a pump matrix. They are primarily chosen by their caffeine dose, and nothing else. Two variations cover special cases: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/booster-sans-cafeine\"\u003ecaffeine-free boosters\u003c\/a\u003e, useful in the evening, and creatine-free formulas for those who manage their creatine separately. For long sessions or in hot weather, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e are more important than any stimulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFat Burners and Weight Loss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's be clear: no product in this category causes weight loss on its own. A calorie deficit is what does it. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-de-graisse\"\u003eFat burners\u003c\/a\u003e, whether in capsules, powder, or caffeine-free versions, have a marginal effect. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e section gathers all these, including proteins—because high protein intake limits muscle loss during a diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamins, Minerals, and Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis category supports overall health, not performance directly. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003eMultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e offer broad coverage; isolated forms address identified needs, foremost among them \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega-3s\u003c\/a\u003e. Joint comfort benefits from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e and glucosamine, digestive comfort from probiotics and enzymes. A deficiency is detected by a blood test, not by how you feel: ask your doctor for a check-up before blindly supplementing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlants and Isolated Actives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ashwagandha\"\u003eAshwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e, turmeric, maca, spirulina, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e: these products address various expectations, with highly unequal levels of evidence from one plant to another. Each page indicates what European regulations allow to be said about them, and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrocery and Snacks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe least technical part, and often the most useful daily: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eprotein bars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/snack-proteinee\"\u003esnacks\u003c\/a\u003e, cookies, pancakes, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beurre-de-cacahuete\"\u003epeanut butter\u003c\/a\u003e. Also includes items to make dieting more bearable—\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sauce-zero\"\u003ezero sauces\u003c\/a\u003e, no-added-sugar jams, cooking sprays, flavorings, and sugar-free drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakers, water bottles, and preparation equipment are found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/accessoires\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e. Not spectacular, but a leaky or smelly shaker can ruin an entire tub of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat should be sorted out before buying any supplement?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour things, and they cost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistency.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three workouts a week consistently for six months beats any perfect program abandoned in three weeks. Until this point is established, no powder will compensate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscles rebuild at night. Chronic sleep deprivation negates a significant portion of your workout benefits, and no product can make up for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein from food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Track what you actually eat for three or four days. Most beginners discover they are far from meeting their needs, not because they lack powder, but because their breakfast provides almost nothing and their lunch is a sandwich. Correcting this costs less than a tub of supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories.\u003c\/strong\u003e To build muscle, you need a slight surplus; to lose fat, a deficit. You cannot do both at once, and no supplement makes this rule negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf these four points are in place and your protein intake is still difficult to achieve, only then does the supplement aisle become useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"demarrage\"\u003eIn what order should you add supplements?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1: Protein powder, if and only if you have a gap to fill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical bodybuilding guidelines suggest protein needs between \u003cstrong\u003e1.6 and 2.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared to 0.83 g for a sedentary adult according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eANSES\u003c\/a\u003e. If your diet already provides enough, powder won't add anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there's a gap, choose the simplest product: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-concentree-1\"\u003ewhey concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e. It offers the best price per gram of protein, and there's nothing wrong with it as long as you digest it well. Only pay for an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003eisolate\u003c\/a\u003e if lactose genuinely bothers you, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant-based protein\u003c\/a\u003e only if you exclude dairy products. The full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e section details each case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2: Creatine monohydrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only supplement we almost systematically recommend, and it's very inexpensive. \u003cstrong\u003eThree grams per day, every day\u003c\/strong\u003e, including non-training days, at any time. It works by progressively saturating muscle over several weeks: there's no \"window\" or cycle to respect. Stick to classic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e and nothing else—exotic forms cost more without established benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 3: A micronutrient, if a check-up justifies it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot before. A deficiency is detected by a blood test prescribed by your doctor, never by how you feel. In our latitudes, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e deficiency is most common in winter; \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega-3s\u003c\/a\u003e are discussed depending on what your diet already provides. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e can serve as a safety net if your meals are very repetitive, but it doesn't replace a proper medical evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 4: Comfort, when everything else is in place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eProtein bars\u003c\/a\u003e for days without cooking, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e for long summer workouts, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e to turn a shaker into a snack. These are solutions to real practical problems, not accelerators of results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start based on your goal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain mass.\u003c\/strong\u003e The limiting factor is caloric. First ensure your protein intake, then your carbohydrates: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-concentree-1\"\u003ewhey concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gainer\u003c\/a\u003e only if you genuinely struggle to eat enough. Add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e, the best result-to-price ratio in the section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLose fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The limiting factor is the deficit, and satiety to maintain it. High protein intake, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003ebars\u003c\/a\u003e for difficult late days, and light grocery items to keep meals enjoyable. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-de-graisse\"\u003eFat burners\u003c\/a\u003e come far behind, if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncrease strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily creatine, sufficient protein, and possibly a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003ebooster\u003c\/a\u003e on heavy lifting days. The rest is accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndurance and long efforts.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eElectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e and intra-workout carbohydrates take precedence over everything else, especially from May to September in our region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel better daily.\u003c\/strong\u003e A blood test first, then possibly \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega-3s\u003c\/a\u003e, depending on what the test reveals and what your diet already provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat should you not buy first?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part of the page will save you the most money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fat burner.\u003c\/strong\u003e No product in this category causes weight loss on its own: it's the caloric deficit that does it, and the effect of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-de-graisse\"\u003efat burners\u003c\/a\u003e remains marginal. Bought before having addressed your diet, a burner is useless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCAAs.\u003c\/strong\u003e They provide only three of the nine essential amino acids. Once your total protein intake is covered, their benefit plummets. If you insist on drinking something during your workout, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e are more logical—but not a priority for a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gainer.\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gainer\u003c\/a\u003e product is mostly composed of carbohydrates. It's useful for those who genuinely cannot eat enough, and expensive for everyone else. First try adding rice, pasta, and olive oil to your meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pre-workout.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003eBoosters\u003c\/a\u003e are enjoyable and can help with a heavy session. They also build caffeine tolerance, disrupt sleep if taken too late, and mask an energy deficit often caused by short nights. Not a first purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlutamine, \"testosterone boosters,\" and all-in-one packs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many promises, few proven results for a healthy adult eating properly. Packs, in particular, make you buy five products to use two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many supplements do you really need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFewer than this section might suggest. For the vast majority of practitioners, \u003cstrong\u003etwo products are sufficient\u003c\/strong\u003e: a protein, if the diet doesn't meet needs, and creatine. A third might be justified sometimes, based on an identified need—a confirmed vitamin D deficiency, or magnesium supplied too sparingly by meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that, you enter the realm of diminishing returns, where each additional euro buys very little effect. A supplement budget spent on good quality food often produces more. We prefer to sell two useful products than six where four will end up at the back of a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to allocate a limited budget?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this order, without exception. \u003cstrong\u003eFirst euro: food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggs, meat, fish, legumes, dairy products, starches. \u003cstrong\u003eSecond euro: creatine\u003c\/strong\u003e, by far the best result-to-price ratio in the section. \u003cstrong\u003eThird euro: protein powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, to cover the actual gap between your needs and your meals. \u003cstrong\u003eFourth euro:\u003c\/strong\u003e a micronutrient identified by a blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat pitfalls should you be aware of?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparing prices by powder weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e What matters is the price per kilo of \u003cem\u003eprotein\u003c\/em\u003e: divide the price of the tub by its weight in kilos, then by the protein content per 100g. Two products that seem twenty euros apart often end up costing the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading the \"per serving\" column.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoops range from 25 to 40g depending on the brand. Only the \"per 100g\" column allows for an honest comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnoring the order of ingredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolated amino acids placed high on the list inflate the displayed protein content without providing the complete profile of a whole protein. The word \"blend,\" similarly, sometimes hides un-detailed proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelieving promises of results.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dietary supplement does not cure, heal, or replace treatment. Health claims authorized in Europe are regulated and verifiable with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEFSA\u003c\/a\u003e; anything beyond that is advertising hype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForgetting doping control.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are subject to it, no product can be considered safe by default: verify batch by batch with the manufacturer and refer to the list of prohibited substances published by the AFLD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking three shakes a day.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're doing that, your meals are providing too little protein. Rebalancing a plate costs less than a tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoading everything into one meal.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 25-30g protein intake fully stimulates protein synthesis; beyond that, the supplement doesn't add stimulus. Three to four spread out intakes are better than one enormous dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChanging products every month.\u003c\/strong\u003e No supplement can be judged in three weeks. Creatine takes several weeks to saturate the muscle; protein is only judged by the regularity of intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich supplement should I start with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a protein powder if your diet doesn't meet your needs, and with creatine monohydrate in almost all cases. These are the two most well-documented and cheapest products in the section. The rest can wait several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take my protein powder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch less important than commonly believed. What matters is the \u003cstrong\u003etotal daily protein intake\u003c\/strong\u003e, spread over three to five servings; the famous \"anabolic window\" of thirty minutes after a workout has been largely relativized by recent research, which speaks more of several hours. So, take your shaker when you're lacking protein: at breakfast if your mornings are low, as a snack if the afternoon is long, after your workout if that's most convenient. One useful nuance: a slower-digesting \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/caseines\"\u003ecasein\u003c\/a\u003e is better suited for evening intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre protein powders bad for the kidneys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn healthy adults, there's no data to show that high protein intake damages healthy kidneys. The idea comes from a simplification: in people who \u003cem\u003ealready\u003c\/em\u003e have kidney insufficiency, protein intake is limited—which says nothing about the risk in someone whose kidneys function normally. Two honest clarifications, however: if you have known kidney damage, diabetes, or treated hypertension, the question genuinely arises and should be addressed by your doctor, not a store page. And protein powder is nothing more than concentrated food: the same amount in meat, eggs, or legumes would pose exactly the same questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes creatine cause bloating or water retention?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartially, and it depends on what kind of water we're talking about. Creatine attracts water \u003cstrong\u003einside\u003c\/strong\u003e the muscle cell: you might see the scale go up by one to two kilograms in the first few weeks, but the muscle appears fuller, not bloated. This isn't subcutaneous water retention, which causes a puffy face, and it's not fat. The phenomenon stabilizes and disappears when you stop. There's no need for cycles or breaks: 3 to 5 g per day, continuously. Drinking normally is sufficient; no special hydration is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre supplements dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a healthy adult, basic products—proteins, creatine, vitamins at recommended doses—pose no documented risk with reasonable use. Caution is advised with highly dosed stimulants, unintentional cumulation of several products, and specific situations: pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, kidney or liver failure. In these cases, medical advice is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould they be taken on non-training days?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor proteins and creatine, yes: muscle rebuilding occurs outside of workouts, and creatine works by progressively saturating the muscle. For pre-workouts and intra-workout products, no: there's no reason to take them on a rest day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much protein per day for an athlete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical bodybuilding guidelines suggest protein needs between 1.6 and 2.2 g per kilogram of body weight per day, compared to 0.83 g for a sedentary adult according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eANSES\u003c\/a\u003e. This total includes all food consumed throughout the day, not just powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan everything be obtained through diet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always, yes. Supplements solve problems of convenience, budget, or appetite, rarely physiological issues. Vitamin D is a seasonal exception in our latitudes, and this can be verified by a blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to recognize a reputable product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegible label with quantities per ingredient, protein content displayed per 100 g, short list, no proprietary blends, stated origin. A brand that details its dosages has nothing to hide; a brand that doesn't usually has a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre new products better than classic ones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely. The most established products in the aisle are also the oldest. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nouveautes\"\u003enew arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e fill gaps in the catalog rather than revolutionize anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes whey make you gain weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in itself. One dose generally provides between 100 and 130 kcal, less than a banana and a yogurt: it's just another food, which only leads to weight gain if it adds to an already surplus daily intake. The trap lies when the shake is consumed \u003cem\u003ein addition to\u003c\/em\u003e meals instead of replacing a snack, or when prepared with whole milk, a banana, and peanut butter—which can easily reach 400 kcal. Taken with water, replacing a snack, whey is, on the contrary, one of the most calorie-efficient ways to meet protein needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take protein without exercising?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, without particular risk for a healthy adult: it's a food, just like powdered chicken breast. The real question is what purpose it serves. Without resistance training, extra protein intake won't build muscle—there's no stimulus to nourish. However, it can make sense in a few cases: very low-protein meals, reduced appetite, or for an elderly person for whom daily intake is difficult to achieve. Outside these situations, money is better spent on whole foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much whey per day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to two servings are sufficient for almost all users, and the right amount isn't an absolute number: it's the difference between your needs and what your meals already provide. Specifically, calculate your protein target (1.6 to 2.2 g per kilo), count what you eat, and fill the difference. If the difference exceeds two servings per day, you need to re-evaluate your meals, not your order. An intake of 25 to 30 g of protein is enough to fully stimulate protein synthesis; consuming 60 g at once provides no additional benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs creatine risky for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy adults, creatine monohydrate is one of the most studied supplements, and its consumption at usual doses has shown no documented harmful effects. Precautions apply to individuals with known kidney or liver impairment, pregnancy, and breastfeeding: in these cases, medical advice is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a creatine loading phase necessary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's not necessary. Three grams per day will saturate muscle in three to four weeks, without the digestive discomfort sometimes caused by loading phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt what age can supplements be taken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSports nutrition supplements are formulated and labeled for adults, and a significant portion of them—all caffeinated products in particular—are expressly not recommended for minors. For a teenager starting weightlifting, the useful answer isn't in a tub anyway: at that age, protein and energy needs can largely be met through diet, and it's training and sleep that drive progress. If the question still arises—special diet, intensive sport, difficult appetite—it falls under the purview of a general practitioner or dietitian, not a salesperson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before seeing results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial strength changes appear within a few weeks, while visible changes take several months. This is precisely why buying six products in the first month is a bad idea: you'll never know which one did what.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVegetarian or vegan, should things be done differently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principle remains the same, but reaching the total protein intake requires more organization, and certain micronutrients deserve special attention—vitamin B12 first and foremost. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003ePlant-based proteins\u003c\/a\u003e generally combine pea and rice to complete the amino acid profile. For everything else, talk to your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to find a sports nutrition store near Montpellier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur store is located in \u003cstrong\u003eVendargues\u003c\/strong\u003e, about ten minutes from Montpellier, and it's the best place to make a decision when browsing such a wide selection feels overwhelming. You can handle the tubs, compare nutrition labels side-by-side, and calculate the price per kilo of protein at the counter. It's also the only place where you'll be told that two products are enough when you had six noted down. We also ship everywhere in France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eANSES\u003c\/a\u003e for nutritional references and advice on supplements for athletes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ciqual.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCiqual\u003c\/a\u003e for food composition, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEFSA\u003c\/a\u003e for authorized claims. This information does not replace medical advice. Food supplements should be integrated into a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"io-genix-isolate-professional-promilk-cfm","title":"IO Genix Isolate Professional","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Isolate Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Isolate Professional is a powdered \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e, available in 1 kg and 2 kg, from intense chocolate to pistachio. It is produced by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e, a Spanish brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts raw material is a whey protein isolate obtained by cross-flow microfiltration, the process the acronym CFM refers to, sold under the ingredient brand PROMIKO®. This is a mechanical membrane filtration carried out cold, not an ion exchange. In the Chocolat intense flavour, this isolate accounts for \u003cstrong\u003e86.91% of the recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the manufacturer's ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne point deserves to be settled straight away, because the confusion appeared on this page and is found elsewhere in the sector: \u003cstrong\u003e86.91% is the share of the isolate ingredient in the formula, not the protein content of the powder.\u003c\/strong\u003e The latter is declared at 83.1%. Both figures are correct; they simply do not measure the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is completed with milk proteins, fat-reduced cocoa powder in the chocolate flavours, yoghurt powder, flavourings, two sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame K), vitamin B6, soya lecithin as an emulsifier and a complex of five enzymes sold under the name DigeZyme®: amylase, protease, lactase, lipase, cellulase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 30 g serving of Isolate Professional contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference serving is \u003cstrong\u003e30 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the Chocolat intense flavour, it provides \u003cstrong\u003e25 g of protein\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e114 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1.9 g of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e of which 0.6 g sugars, \u003cstrong\u003e0.6 g of fat\u003c\/strong\u003e of which 0.3 g saturates and \u003cstrong\u003e0.03 g of salt\u003c\/strong\u003e. To this are added \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 mg of vitamin B6\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e36% of the nutrient reference value\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e30 mg of DigeZyme® complex\u003c\/strong\u003e. The details appear in the nutritional values tab, which takes precedence over everything this page says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe declared protein content is \u003cstrong\u003e83.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e, the level expected of a flavoured isolate: the cocoa, the yoghurt powder and the flavourings take up space in the powder and bring the percentage down. It is the 0.6 g of fat and the 0.6 g of sugars per serving that stand out, and that is precisely what you are buying when you pay for an isolate rather than a concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 kg tub covers \u003cstrong\u003e33 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e and the 2 kg one \u003cstrong\u003e66 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are divisions we make here: the manufacturer does not publish a number of servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we cannot give you, for want of having it: the value in kilojoules, the regulatory \"per 100 g\" column, the fibre content, the residual lactose content and a detailed amino acid profile. None of these data are passed on to us, and we will not reconstruct them from literature averages: an estimate presented as a measurement remains an invention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo regulatory wordings can be used here, and they are the only ones. \u003cstrong\u003eProteins contribute to a growth in and the maintenance of muscle mass.\u003c\/strong\u003e And, as the vitamin B6 content exceeds 15% of the NRV per serving, \u003cstrong\u003evitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. The enzyme complex, for its part, can be described but nothing can be promised of it: no digestive claim is authorised in Europe for this type of ingredient, and you will read none here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare IO Genix Isolate Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer indicates \u003cstrong\u003e30 g of powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is one scoop, in \u003cstrong\u003e250 to 300 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e of cold water or plant-based drink, shaken for about fifteen seconds. Only one volume figure is given, and that is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow \u003cstrong\u003eone to three servings per day\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the gap between what your meals already cover and your protein target. \u003cstrong\u003eNo course duration is indicated by the manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and there is no reason to set one: a protein powder is a food, not an active ingredient to be cycled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe timing is a matter of convenience: after the session, at breakfast or as a snack. There is no thirty-minute window to respect — it is the twenty-four-hour protein total that determines the result, not the timing of the shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn isolate dissolves quickly and gives a more fluid drink than a concentrate. It can be cooked with, but withstands long cooking less well, where it tends to dry out: add it at the end of preparation. A wide-mouth shaker, in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/accessoires\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e, limits lumps; for a more substantial snack, pair it with a carbohydrate source such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creme-de-riz\"\u003ecream of rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this isolate suitable for, and who is it not suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at three profiles. Those who digest a whey concentrate poorly and are looking for a more filtered powder. Those counting carbohydrates and fat at the end of a cutting phase, where 1.9 g and 0.6 g per serving change the day's calculation. And those taking two to three servings daily, for whom the 2 kg format brings down the price per gram of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product \u003cstrong\u003econtains MILK and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e. It may contain traces of \u003cstrong\u003eEGGS\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNUTS\u003c\/strong\u003e owing to shared manufacturing methods. A diagnosed allergy to cow's milk proteins contraindicates it: filtration removes lactose, never the proteins. The manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the event of medical treatment or kidney or liver disorder, the question is one for your doctor or your pharmacist, not for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat should not be expected of it. It is not a lactose-free product: the residual content is not quantified by the manufacturer, and the presence of lactase in the enzyme complex does not change the composition of the powder. Nor is it a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e product: it provides a lot of protein for few calories, which helps to maintain a deficit, but it is the deficit that produces the result. Finally, it does not build muscle on its own, without training or sufficient calorie intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIsolate Professional or IO Genix Whey 80 Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the trade-off that matters on this page, and it is settled in favour of the concentrate more often than one might think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-concentree-1\"\u003eWhey 80 Professional\u003c\/a\u003e, from the same brand, contains 82% protein and provides 24.6 g per 30 g serving, against 25 g and 83.1% here. \u003cstrong\u003eThe gap comes down to four tenths of a gram of protein per serving.\u003c\/strong\u003e The concentrate, on the other hand, provides 7.2 g of BCAAs at an 8:1:1 ratio, obtained by directly adding L-leucine, which the isolate does not do. On the price per gram of protein, it wins almost every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe isolate retains three real advantages, and at least one of them must apply to you to justify the price difference. First, the fat: \u003cstrong\u003e0.6 g per serving against 1.0 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then a more thorough filtration, hence less residual lactose — the point that matters if shakers sit heavily with you. Finally the 2 kg format, which the Whey 80 does not offer. Note in passing that on carbohydrates the ranking is reversed: 1.9 g here against 1.3 g for the concentrate, because of the cocoa and the yoghurt powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf none of these three points speaks to you, take the concentrate. That is what our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e section already says, and we are not changing our minds because the isolate sells for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 83.1% protein and not 86.91%?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the two figures do not measure the same thing. 86.91% is the proportion of the PROMIKO® isolate ingredient in the recipe for the Chocolat intense flavour, as it appears in the ingredient list. 83.1% is the protein content of the finished powder, that is 25 g for a 30 g serving. It is this second figure that is used to compare two proteins with one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take the 1 kg or the 2 kg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 kg covers 33 servings of 30 g, the 2 kg covers 66. At one serving a day, the first lasts a month; at two servings daily, the second lasts barely longer. The 2 kg format lowers the price per gram of protein, provided you keep the same flavour to the end — which not everyone can put up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the DigeZyme® complex in the formula for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brings together five enzymes: amylase, protease, lactase, lipase and cellulase, at 30 mg per serving. We limit ourselves to this description. No digestive claim is authorised in Europe for an enzyme complex in a food, and we will therefore attribute no effect to it, whatever other product pages may say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much lactose is left in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not know: the manufacturer does not quantify the residual lactose content, and we will not put forward an invented value. What can be said is that the serving provides 1.9 g of carbohydrate in total, of which 0.6 g sugars. In case of severe intolerance, ask for the batch's technical data sheet before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolat intense, Milkshake Vanille, Strawberry Cream, Original Black Cookies, Cookies \u0026amp; Cream, Bombon Rocher, Chocolate Amazonico, ChokoKrac, Peanut Butter \u0026amp; Cookies and Salted Caramel. The register is that of the milk dessert. Each exists in 1 kg and in 2 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the nutritional values identical across all flavours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The figures published here correspond to the Chocolat intense flavour, whose recipe contains fat-reduced cocoa. Flavours without cocoa show slightly different values, particularly on carbohydrates. The label on the tub you receive takes precedence over the one on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you have an isolate without sweeteners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This one contains sucralose and acesulfame K. If you are looking for an ingredient list without sweeteners or emulsifiers, look at the whey from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/protealpes\"\u003eProtéalpes\u003c\/a\u003e, produced in France: three ingredients per flavour, a lower protein level for that very reason, and a smaller format. It is not the same product nor the same price per kilo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Isolate Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours can be ordered from this page, in 1 kg as well as 2 kg, and we ship throughout France and Europe. 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In practice, three details separate the one you keep for two years from the one that ends up at the back of a cupboard: how well the lid seals, the mixing system, and how easy it is to clean. This model addresses all three, and that is the yardstick to judge it by rather than its looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 700 ml size is not incidental either. Entry-level shakers often top out at 500 or 600 ml, which is enough for one scoop of powder but not two, nor for a carbohydrate powder that needs a lot of water. Other items in the same family can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/accessoires\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is this shaker worth day to day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-wearing plastic, BPA-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixing system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in mixing grid, removable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble: wide filling neck and drinking spout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirtight, screw closure with sealing gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixing grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-grade plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey and black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 700 ml serves a specific purpose, and it is worth doing the sums.\u003c\/strong\u003e One scoop of protein is prepared in 250 to 300 ml. Two scoops in a row, for someone taking 50 g of powder, need 500 to 600 ml: that works here, and it does not in a 500 ml bottle. And a carbohydrate powder such as waxy maize calls for 500 to 700 ml for a single serving — without a shaker of this size, you have to split it in two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second thing that matters is the \u003cstrong\u003escrew closure with a gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shakers with clip-on lids pop open at the bottom of a bag as soon as any weight is put on them, and a litre of protein spilt over your gym kit is not something you recover from. A screw closure takes two seconds longer to fill and removes the problem entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drinking spout is the detail you only appreciate in use. It lets you drink during a session without unscrewing the lid, so without risking dropping it between two sets or losing it at the edge of a pitch. It is also what makes the shaker usable as a plain water bottle on days when you are not putting powder in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBPA-free\u003c\/strong\u003e claim refers to bisphenol A, a compound whose use is banned in food containers in France. It is a compliance statement, not a claim of superiority: it simply indicates that the plastic used is suitable for food contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData missing from the manufacturer’s file:\u003c\/strong\u003e dishwasher compatibility, overall dimensions and the presence of graduation marks on the body are not documented. We are not going to infer them. In the absence of any indication, wash it by hand in warm water, as the instructions recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare a lump-free shake?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid first, powder second. \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 to 300 ml for a scoop of protein, 500 to 700 ml for a carbohydrate powder. \u003cstrong\u003eShaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 vigorous seconds, lid screwed on tight. \u003cstrong\u003eResting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few seconds before opening. \u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse immediately after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe filling order is the only rule that really matters, and it is the one almost everybody ignores.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you pour the powder in first and the water on top, the powder sticks to the bottom in a compact cake that the grid will struggle to break up. Liquid first, powder second: the powder disperses as soon as it hits the surface, and ten seconds is enough. It is the advice we give most often in the shop, and it settles nine complaints out of ten about lumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake with the lid pointing up rather than horizontally: less pressure is put on the gasket, and the drinking spout stays dry. A few seconds of rest before opening lets the foam settle, which avoids an overflow when you go to drink — whey proteins foam a great deal, which is normal and says nothing about their quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning it straight away is not a comfort recommendation, it is what keeps your shaker alive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Protein left for twelve hours in a closed, lukewarm container develops a smell that never fully goes. If you cannot wash it right away, rinse it with clean water and leave the lid unscrewed: that is enough to avoid the worst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a proper clean: warm water and washing-up liquid, taking the mixing grid out to reach what has caught in it. Avoid abrasive sponges, which scratch the plastic and create micro-grooves where residue settles in. Dry it completely, lid separate from the body, before putting it away. And never pour boiling liquid into it: the plastic is not designed for it, and the gasket even less so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shaker suits every powder in the range: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eproteins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eBCAAs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003epre-workouts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this shaker for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone preparing powders away from home: the gym, the office, a travel bag. The screw closure and the drinking spout are made for that, and the 700 ml volume means you are not limited to a single scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable as a storage container.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaker is not an insulated flask: it keeps neither cold nor heat, and a protein drink left in it for several hours at room temperature is no longer fit to drink. Mix it when you are about to drink it, not in the morning for the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor is it suitable for hot liquids. No coffee, no tea, no heated milk: the plastic and the gasket are not designed for heat, and the pressure that builds up in an airtight container sealed over a hot liquid can send the lid flying when you open it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd it will not work miracles on a powder that dissolves badly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mixing grid breaks up clumps; it does not turn a thick casein into a fluid drink, nor a cheap, poorly micronised powder into a silky shake. If your problem comes from the powder, change the powder. A well-made isolate dissolves with a spoon, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e section gives a good idea of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last honest point: no shaker lasts forever. The gasket is the part that ages first, and a tired gasket eventually leaks. Check it from time to time, and replace the shaker when it no longer holds liquid, rather than discovering the problem inside your bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMixing grid or metal ball?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two systems are fitted to almost every shaker on the market, and they are not equally good depending on how you use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mixing grid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed part that breaks the liquid up as it passes through. It has three concrete advantages: it makes no noise at all, it cannot be left behind in the sink after washing, and it does not scratch the plastic inside the shaker. It comes apart for cleaning, which is essential, and it is the system chosen here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal ball, for its part, agitates more violently and copes better with very dense powders, such as certain caseins or certain gainers. In return, it makes an unmistakable racket in a changing room, it ends up marking the inside of the container, and it gets lost. That is the classic trade-off in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is the ball the better choice? When you regularly mix thick powders, or when you prepare gainers dosed at 100 g and above. For a protein, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e or a creatine, the grid is more than enough and spares you the noise. It is also the easier option to keep clean over time, and on an accessory you use every day, that is what counts most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the real capacity, and how many servings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e700 ml. Allow 250 to 300 ml for a scoop of protein, so two scoops fit without difficulty. For a carbohydrate powder needing 500 to 700 ml per serving, a single preparation fills the shaker: that is exactly the case where a 500 ml model falls short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you avoid lumps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways pour the liquid in before the powder. The other way round, the powder forms a cake at the bottom that the grid struggles to break up. Then ten to fifteen seconds of vigorous shaking, lid screwed on tight, then a few seconds of rest to let the foam settle before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not say, and we are not going to assume it on their behalf. The instructions recommend washing in warm water with washing-up liquid, avoiding abrasive products. In the absence of any indication to the contrary, stick to washing it by hand: that is also what best preserves the gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you get rid of the protein smell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevention beats cure: rinse it immediately after use and leave the lid unscrewed while it dries. If the smell has set in, take the grid out, leave the parts to soak in warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda, then dry them completely. A smell that has been there for weeks never goes entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the lid genuinely leak-proof?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt screws shut and has a sealing gasket, which puts it above lids that simply clip on. All the same, check it is screwed on properly before slipping it into a bag, and inspect the state of the gasket from time to time: it is the part that ages first on any shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you put a hot drink in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. No boiling liquid and no hot drinks: the plastic and the gasket are not designed for heat, and the pressure that builds up in an airtight container can throw the contents out when you open it. Keep it for cold or lukewarm preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need replacing regularly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as the gasket holds and the plastic is neither cracked nor deeply scratched, there is no reason to change it. The two signs that should make up your mind: a leak at the lid, and a lingering smell despite a thorough clean. In either case, it is time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy this 700 ml shaker?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaker 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 item we add as a matter of course to a beginner’s first tub of protein, with the same advice every time: water before powder, and a rinse on the way out of the gym. The rest of the accessories and the full range of powders can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160575639879,"sku":"1011121314159","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Kiss-Nutrition-Shaker-700ml-Grille-Melange-carre.png?v=1788603439"},{"product_id":"rabeko-confiture-zero-dietetique-artisanale-55-kcal","title":"Rabeko Zero Jam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Rabeko Zero Jam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabeko Zero Jam is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/confiture-zero\"\u003ereduced-calorie jam\u003c\/a\u003e for spreading, whose distinctive feature lies in what replaces the sugar. In a classic jam, sugar makes up half the jar and serves as much to sweeten as to give texture. Here that role is played by \u003cstrong\u003epolydextrose, a dietary fibre making up 50% of the recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by pectin as a gelling agent and sucralose for the sweet taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredients list is short and identical from one flavour to the next: dietary fibres (polydextrose 50%), the fruit, lemon juice, pectin, sucralose and potassium sorbate as a preservative. The fruit really is there — this is not a flavoured gel — and it is what provides the product's only sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours listed: Strawberry, Raspberry, Apricot, Cherry, Exotic, Forest Fruits, Blueberry and Cranberry. The Dutch brand's full range can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rabeko\"\u003eRabeko\u003c\/a\u003e section, alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sauce-zero\"\u003ezero sauces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 20 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 20 g serving*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre (polydextrose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.01 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etraces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Column calculated from the values declared per 100 g, as the manufacturer does not publish a per-serving column. The energy value is given only in kilocalories, with no kilojoule equivalent, and the \"saturates\" and \"protein\" lines are expressed as thresholds rather than exact values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure that changes everything is \u003cstrong\u003e55 kcal per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. A traditional jam provides around 250, with 50 to 60 g of sugars. Translated onto a slice of toast: you go from a tablespoon at 50 kcal and 11 g of sugars to a tablespoon at \u003cstrong\u003e11 kcal and 1 g of sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is what makes a sweet breakfast compatible with a period of restriction, and it is the only argument this product needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo nutrition claims are perfectly well founded here, and we can use them. \u003cstrong\u003e\"High fibre\"\u003c\/strong\u003e first: the regulatory threshold is 6 g per 100 g, and the product shows 34. \u003cstrong\u003e\"Low sugars\"\u003c\/strong\u003e next: the threshold is 5 g per 100 g, and the product sits exactly there. Let us add that the statement \u003cstrong\u003e\"with no added sugars\"\u003c\/strong\u003e must always be accompanied by the wording \u003cem\u003e\"contains naturally occurring sugars\"\u003c\/em\u003e — the 5 g come from the fruit, not from an addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose \u003cstrong\u003e34 g of fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e deserve a close look, because they have a flip side. A 20 g serving provides 6.8 g of fibre, which on its own is an appreciable share of the recommended daily intake. That is excellent if you are short of it. It is a lot in one go if you are not used to it, and we come back to this below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Zero Jam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 g, or one tablespoon. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e none. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e breakfast, snack or dessert. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 servings a day to stay sensible on the fibre side. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e none, it is a food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo steps clearly improve the result, and they are little known. \u003cstrong\u003eStir the jar before use\u003c\/strong\u003e: the texture of a jam made with pectin and polydextrose is not uniform when left standing. And \u003cstrong\u003etake it out of the fridge five to ten minutes before\u003c\/strong\u003e spreading it — cold, it is firm and tears the bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond toast, it is used anywhere you would put a classic jam: in fromage blanc or plain yoghurt, on pancakes, as a topping for a cheesecake, or folded into home baking. It also sweetens tea or a herbal infusion. One pairing that works particularly well: a spoonful in fromage blanc with a scoop of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e, for a complete dessert at very few calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce opened, keep the jar in the fridge and use it within three weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is shorter than a traditional jam, and it makes sense: sugar is a preservative, and there is practically none here. Close it carefully after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this jam for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone who wants to keep a sweet breakfast during a calorie deficit, anyone watching their sugar intake, and anyone looking to increase their fibre without thinking about it. The manufacturer declares it \u003cstrong\u003egluten free\u003c\/strong\u003e and compatible with \u003cstrong\u003evegetarian and vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not for you if you tolerate large quantities of fibre poorly.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the product's real limit, and the manufacturer mentions it: \u003cstrong\u003ea laxative effect is possible in the event of excessive consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the polydextrose. With 6.8 g of fibre per spoonful, three slices of toast at breakfast can be enough to cause bloating or intestinal discomfort. If irritable bowel syndrome affects you, start with half a serving and see how it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer flags \u003cstrong\u003epossible traces of NUTS, PEANUTS, MILK, SOYA, EGGS and GLUTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the factory of manufacture, and \u003cstrong\u003edoes not recommend the product for pregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e. It advises checking your tolerance the first time you take it — sound advice here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it. This is not a slimming product: it is a jam that costs less in calories, which is very different. It is only worthwhile if it \u003cstrong\u003ereplaces\u003c\/strong\u003e classic jam, not if it is added to it. Nor is it a medical food, and we will make no claim relating to blood glucose or diabetes: that kind of statement is not permitted on a food product, and any question of the sort is one for your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZero jam or peanut butter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the comparison that really arises in front of the breakfast shelf, because these are the two spreads found in most athletes' cupboards. And they play entirely different roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beurre-de-cacahuete\"\u003ePeanut butter\u003c\/a\u003e provides fats, protein and plenty of calories: reckon on around 600 kcal per 100 g, roughly ten times more than here. It is the better choice when bulking, when you need to push the calorie total up without eating more in volume, or when you want to make a breakfast more filling and more complete in protein terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero jam is the better choice in the opposite situation, and there it is unbeatable: you want something sweet on your toast without it weighing anything at all on your day. At 11 kcal a spoonful, that is a line you can ignore in your calculations. It also wins on fibre, which peanut butter provides only in small amounts. Nothing stops you doing both on the same slice, incidentally — it is even a classic pairing, and zero jam is a useful stand-in for honey there. The rest of our sweet options can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/snack-proteinee\"\u003eprotein snacks\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e55 kcal per 100 g, how is that possible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the sugar, which makes up half of a classic jam, is here replaced by polydextrose — a dietary fibre with very few calories — and by sucralose, a sweetener used at doses of the order of a milligram. The remaining 5 g of carbohydrate come from the fruit alone. It is a substitution of ingredients, not a labelling sleight of hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really contain fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The fruit appears second in the ingredients list, just after the fibres, and it is what provides the 5 g of sugars per 100 g. Depending on the flavour, that means strawberries, apricots, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries or a mix of berries or exotic fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan polydextrose cause digestive trouble?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in significant quantities. The manufacturer carries a statement about a possible laxative effect in the event of excessive consumption. A 20 g serving provides 6.8 g of fibre: that is comfortable, three servings in the same morning much less so. Start with one spoonful and increase if you digest it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be cooked or heated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it can be folded into home baking or used as a topping. Just be aware that pectin and polydextrose do not behave like sugar when cooked: the texture does not caramelise and the result stays soft. For a tart, add it after baking rather than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does an opened jar keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree weeks in the fridge, against several months for a classic jam. The difference comes down to sugar: it is sugar that preserves a traditional jam, and there is practically none here. Close the jar properly and do not dip a knife into it that has been used elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for people with coeliac disease?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer declares the product gluten free, but flags possible traces of gluten depending on the factory of manufacture. If you have confirmed coeliac disease, read the label on the jar you receive and, at the slightest doubt, abstain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavour should you choose first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry and Raspberry are the closest to a classic jam and the most widely liked. Forest Fruits and Blueberry have a sharper profile that works very well in fromage blanc. Cranberry and Exotic are the most distinctive — save those for when you like going off the beaten track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Rabeko Zero Jam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this product, the conversation over the counter at our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, rarely turns on the calories: they speak for themselves. It is more about the texture, which is not that of a sugar-based jam, and about how many jars to take — two different flavours are better than the same one twice when you have never tasted it. The rest of our reduced-calorie products can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RABEKO","offers":[{"title":"Strawberry","offer_id":51160584716615,"sku":"5413285000514","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raspberry","offer_id":51160584749383,"sku":"5413285000545","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apricot","offer_id":51160584782151,"sku":"5413285004109","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cherry","offer_id":51160584847687,"sku":"5413285000521","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Exotic","offer_id":51160584913223,"sku":"5413285004161","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Forest Fruits","offer_id":53209779765575,"sku":"5413285000583","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blueberries","offer_id":53502207590727,"sku":"5413285000606","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cranberries","offer_id":53502211588423,"sku":"5413285000590","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Rabeko-Confiture-Zero-Dietetique-Artisanale-55-kcal-carre.png?v=1788603151"},{"product_id":"sauce-rabeko-zero-calorie-dietetique-artisanale","title":"Rabeko Sauce Zero Calorie","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Rabeko zero calorie sauce?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabeko sauces are condiment sauces reformulated to contain very few calories. \u003cstrong\u003eDepending on the flavour, they provide 15 to 25 kcal per 100 g, with 0 to 0.5 g of sugars and 0 to 0.5 g of fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The usual serving is 15 to 20 g, or one to two tablespoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principle is simple: a base of water and modified maize starch replaces the oil and sugar of a conventional sauce, and the sweetness comes from sucralose. An ordinary barbecue sauce sits at around 150 kcal per 100 g, a mayonnaise at around 700. That is the gap, and it is a considerable one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flavours in the range: Ketchup, BBQ, Curry, Samouraï, Burger, Sweet Mayo, Truffle Mayo, Teriyaki, Honey Mustard, Snack Sauce, Sriracha, Garlic Zero, Sauce César and Sweet Chili.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rest of the brand can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rabeko\"\u003eRabeko\u003c\/a\u003e department, and the other products in this category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sauce-zero\"\u003ezero sauce\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a Rabeko sauce contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 20 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 to 25 kcal depending on the flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 to 5 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 to 6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 to 1.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003evaries with the flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe figure that matters is not the one per 100 g, it is the one per serving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nobody eats 100 g of sauce in one go. At 20 g — a generous tablespoon on a plate — you are between 3 and 5 kcal. In other words, the sauce drops out of the calculation. That is exactly what this kind of product is asked to do, and it explains why it does so well during a period of restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a guide, flavour by flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Barbecue is declared at 15 kcal per 100 g, the Ketchup at 20 kcal. These are the manufacturer's labelling values. They vary slightly from one recipe to the next, and the exact table appears on the bottle you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne point to know if you are following a strict diet: the Barbecue recipe includes roasted sugar syrup in its ingredients list\u003c\/strong\u003e, in quantities too small to show up in the \"of which sugars\" line. This is not a contradiction — the nutrition declaration and the ingredients list follow different rules — but it is better to know it than to discover it on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn regulatory terms, two claims are governed and verifiable here: \u003cstrong\u003e\"no added sugars\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"low fat\"\u003c\/strong\u003e rest on precise thresholds set by European regulation, which these recipes meet. No promise of an effect, on the other hand — on weight, satiety or digestion — is permitted for a sauce. This product does not support a diet: it makes a diet bearable, which is not the same thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe composition varies with the flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two representative examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbecue:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, tomato purée, modified maize starch, salt, roasted sugar syrup, onion, food acids (acetic acid, citric acid), paprika, vinegar, garlic, thickener (guar gum), smoke flavouring, chilli, preservative (potassium sorbate), parsley, sweetener (sucralose).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKetchup:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, tomato purée, modified maize starch, salt, food acids (citric acid, acetic acid), onion, preservative (potassium sorbate), chilli, sage, nutmeg, cinnamon, sweetener (sucralose).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe allergens change from one flavour to another: you must check the label on the bottle you choose.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mayonnaise-style sauces contain \u003cstrong\u003eEGG\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMUSTARD\u003c\/strong\u003e; the Teriyaki contains \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e; some curry recipes contain \u003cstrong\u003eLACTOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most flavours are gluten free and lactose free, but not all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Rabeko sauces?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 g depending on the dish. \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e shake before use; the sauce is used straight from the bottle, with no dilution. \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e hot or cold. \u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside grilled meat, fish and vegetables; dressing salads, sandwiches and wraps; as a dipping sauce; as a marinade or the base of a cooked dish. \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fridge once opened, to be used within four weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShake the bottle properly, not for three seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e These sauces are thickened with guar gum and starch, without a heavy emulsifier: the texture separates slightly when left to stand. A well-shaken bottle gives an even sauce; a barely shaken one gives a thin liquid first, then a thick residue at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey hold up to cooking, and that is what they do best.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spoonful of Teriyaki or Barbecue added to a chicken breast at the end of cooking turns a cutting-phase meal into something edible. As a marinade, leave it to work for at least twenty minutes before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerating after opening is not optional.\u003c\/strong\u003e These sauces contain a great deal of water and very little sugar or fat — two natural preservatives that they have precisely been stripped of. Potassium sorbate does the rest, but four weeks refrigerated after opening is the sensible limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo round out a lighter kitchen, the same logic exists elsewhere: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/spray-de-cuisson\"\u003ecooking spray\u003c\/a\u003e replaces the oil in the pan, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/confiture-zero\"\u003ezero jam\u003c\/a\u003e does the same job on your morning toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho are these sauces for, and who are they not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are for anyone following a controlled diet who has had enough of plain chicken and rice. That is the number one reason people buy them, and it is a perfectly legitimate one: a diet you stick to for three months beats a perfect diet abandoned after ten days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey are not suitable without checking if you have an allergy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the most important point on this page: the allergens vary with the flavour. Egg, mustard, soya, gluten and lactose may be present depending on the recipe. Do not rely on what is true of one flavour, read the label of the one you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey are not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with the statement carried by the manufacturer. And if you are following a strict medical diet — low salt, low residue — ask a healthcare professional for advice: the salt content varies with the flavour and is not negligible in some of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from them.\u003c\/strong\u003e They do not make you lose weight: they avoid adding calories, which is very different. They have no digestive or metabolic virtue. And the manufacturer notes a possible laxative effect if consumed to excess — meaning: if you empty a bottle in two days. At 20 g per meal, the question does not arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZero sauce, or a conventional sauce in small amounts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real question, and it deserves better than a sales answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA teaspoon of conventional mayonnaise is around 35 kcal. That is not the end of the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you eat a balanced diet and have no numerical target, a small amount of a good sauce beats a product with fifteen ingredients including modified starch and sucralose. We say so freely across the counter, even if it is not what you would expect a retailer to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero sauce comes into its own when quantity is the problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are one of those people who drown a plate in sauce, or if you are going through a period of restriction where every ten calories count, the gap becomes real: 5 kcal against 140 for the same amount of mayonnaise. That, and only that, is where this product changes something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother approach exists and costs less: seasoning with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/arome-et-edulcorant\"\u003eflavourings and sweeteners\u003c\/a\u003e, spices, lemon, balsamic vinegar. It is less convenient than a bottle, but it is cooking without additives. To compare the ranges available, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/callowfit\"\u003eCallowfit\u003c\/a\u003e department offers another brand in the same niche, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e department brings together the products designed for this phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many calories are there in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 3 and 5 kcal for a 20 g serving, depending on the flavour, on the basis of 15 to 25 kcal per 100 g. That is the useful figure: nobody eats 100 g of sauce. A conventional sauce of the same volume provides between 30 and 140 kcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the range: Ketchup, BBQ, Curry, Samouraï, Burger, Sweet Mayo, Truffle Mayo, Teriyaki, Honey Mustard, Snack Sauce, Sriracha, Garlic Zero, Sauce César and Sweet Chili. The composition changes from one flavour to another, allergens included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these sauces contain sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition declaration gives 0 to 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g depending on the flavour, and the \"no added sugars\" claim is met. The Barbecue recipe does, however, include roasted sugar syrup in its ingredients list, in quantities too small to show up in the sugars line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich allergens should you watch out for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends entirely on the flavour. The mayonnaise-style sauces contain egg and mustard, the Teriyaki soya and gluten, some curry recipes lactose. Most flavours are gluten free and lactose free, but you have to check bottle by bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they be heated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they can be used hot or cold. Added to meat at the end of cooking, or as a marinade twenty minutes beforehand, they hold up perfectly. This is in fact their most interesting use, more so than simply as a cold accompanying sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do they keep once opened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour weeks in the fridge, with the bottle tightly closed. These recipes contain a great deal of water and very little sugar or fat, which are the natural preservatives of a conventional sauce. Refrigeration is therefore not a superfluous precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of them are, but not those containing egg yolk — the mayonnaise-style recipes. As with the allergens, the answer depends on the flavour chosen and is there to be read on the bottle's label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Rabeko sauces?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottles can be ordered from this page in the flavours available, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the aisle customers spend the longest in front of — and our advice is always the same: take two different ones rather than the same one twice. Over a three-month cutting phase, boredom arrives faster than hunger. 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You pour it over pancakes, fromage blanc, oat flakes or into a coffee, exactly like a conventional syrup, but without the calories that usually come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs to the same family as our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sauce-zero\"\u003ezero sauces\u003c\/a\u003e, except that it is runnier and exclusively sweet. Its texture comes from two plant-based thickeners, cellulose gum and xanthan gum, and its sweetness from sucralose. It is that combination that makes a thick topping possible with no sugar and no fat. The rest of the Dutch range can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rabeko\"\u003eRabeko\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours we list: Chocolate and Salted Caramel. The manufacturer's documentation mentions two more, Vanilla and Strawberry, which are not in the catalogue as things stand. The list of variants available on this page is what counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in Sirop Zero?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 20 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapproximately 1.6 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapproximately 0.34 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evaries by flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evaries by flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e10 to 20 g per use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe per-serving values are calculated from the per 100 g column published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 kcal per 100 g is the figure that sums up the whole product.\u003c\/strong\u003e A generous 20 g serving delivers less than two calories, where the same amount of maple syrup delivers around sixty and 17 g of sugars. On a day when you are counting, the difference is far from trivial: it is what lets you keep a dessert without changing your total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt is the only line that varies sharply from one flavour to another, and that stands to reason: \u003cstrong\u003eSalted Caramel contains salt as a declared ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e, which Chocolate does not. If you are watching your sodium intake, that is the point to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne inconsistency deserves to be flagged rather than glossed over. The composition of \u003cstrong\u003eSalted Caramel lists roasted sugar syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e among its ingredients, while the nutrition table declares 0 g of sugars per 100 g. The amount is in all likelihood very small and rounded down to zero, but we are not going to make that call on the manufacturer's behalf. If you need precise control over your carbohydrates, the label on the bottle you receive is what counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA final word on what the product cannot claim: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is associated with this type of syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e. It does not help anyone lose weight in itself — it simply avoids adding calories where a conventional syrup would add them. The distinction matters, and it is already a good argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, flavourings, thickeners (cellulose gum, xanthan gum), fat-reduced cocoa powder, sweetener (sucralose), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalted Caramel flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e water, modified maize starch, salt, thickeners (xanthan gum, cellulose gum), natural flavouring, roasted sugar syrup, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), acidity regulator (citric acid), sweetener (sucralose).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGluten-free, lactose-free, with no major declared allergen — to be checked according to the flavour chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Sirop Zero?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 20 g per use. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e at breakfast, as a snack or for dessert. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e as you like, it is a condiment. \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fridge once opened, to be consumed within four weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eBefore each use:\u003c\/strong\u003e shake vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaking is not optional.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gums used here reorganise themselves at rest, and the syrup separates slightly in the bottle. Without shaking, the first spoonful is runny and the last one too thick. A few seconds are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best use, the one this product really exists for, is evening fromage blanc or skyr: 20 g of syrup turns a plain product into a dessert for less than two calories. It also works very well on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pancakes-proteines\"\u003eprotein pancakes\u003c\/a\u003e or on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e porridge, where it replaces honey without the calorie cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn baking, bear in mind that it does not behave like sugar: it provides neither structure, nor caramelisation, nor preservation. It is there to top or to flavour, not to replace the sugar in a batter. That is the limit of the category and it is better to know it before ruining a cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fridge once opened is a genuine instruction, not a precaution of principle: the water content is high and the preservatives present do not do away with the need for cold. Four weeks is the period stated by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Sirop Zero for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone on a calorie deficit who does not want to give up sweet things, someone limiting their carbohydrates, and someone who eats a lot of plain dairy and ends up growing tired of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is gluten-free and lactose-free, with no major declared allergen, which makes it accessible to most exclusion diets. The composition does vary by flavour, though: check the label on the bottle you receive if you have a serious allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e. That statement is unusual for a topping syrup and we are reproducing it exactly as it is worded, without interpreting it: if you are pregnant, the question is one for your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also flags a \u003cstrong\u003epossible laxative effect if consumed to excess\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 10 or 20 g per use, that is not a problem at all; emptying half a bottle over a plate of pancakes is another matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: this is not a slimming product. It makes nobody lose anything. What it does is avoid adding 60 kcal and 17 g of sugars to a dessert, which is only worth something if the rest of the day is coherent. And if the aftertaste of sweeteners bothers you, no quantity will make it pleasant: that is a matter of palate, not of dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZero syrup or zero jam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sit on the same shelf and are chosen according to the texture you are after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/confiture-zero\"\u003eZero jam\u003c\/a\u003e is thicker and contains pieces or fruit purée, which gives it body and a taste closer to the original product. It is the better choice for spreading, for lining the bottom of a yoghurt, or when you want a texture that holds. It generally delivers slightly more calories, a few dozen per 100 g, which is still very low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe syrup is runny, it pours and spreads itself out. It is the better choice for topping, for flavouring a hot drink, or for stirring into fromage blanc, where jam would form clumps. It also goes lower in calories, at 8 kcal per 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf what you need is more on the savoury side — cooking without fat, dressing a salad — then calorie-free sauces are what to turn to. And if you are looking to flavour a powder rather than to top something, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/arome-et-edulcorant\"\u003eflavourings and sweeteners\u003c\/a\u003e answer that need better. One classic and devastating pairing: this syrup over a spoonful of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beurre-de-cacahuete\"\u003epeanut butter\u003c\/a\u003e, on fromage blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many calories in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 1.6 kcal for a 20 g serving, the product being listed at 8 kcal per 100 g. By way of comparison, 20 g of maple syrup delivers around sixty calories and 17 g of sugars. That is the whole point of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need to be kept in the fridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once opened, and consumed within four weeks. The water content is high and the preservatives present are no substitute for cold. Before opening, a dry spot away from the light is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the bottle need shaking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the gums that give the syrup its texture reorganise themselves at rest and cause a slight separation. Without shaking, the consistency is uneven from one use to the next. A few seconds of vigorous shaking are enough to restore the original texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used in baking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor topping something already baked, yes. For replacing the sugar in a batter, no: it provides neither structure, nor caramelisation, nor any hold under heat. It is a finishing product, and that is what it does best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really contain zero sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrition table declares 0 g of sugars per 100 g. The composition of the Salted Caramel flavour does, however, list roasted sugar syrup among the ingredients, in a very small amount. If you need to count your carbohydrates precisely, the label on the bottle you receive is the only reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the flavours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate contains fat-reduced cocoa powder and has a very short composition. Salted Caramel is more complex: modified maize starch, salt declared as an ingredient, natural flavouring and roasted sugar syrup. The latter is also saltier, which is the point to look at if you are watching your sodium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a laxative effect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer flags one if consumed to excess, which is a standard statement for products thickened with gums. At the recommended servings of 10 to 20 g, there is nothing to worry about. It is with very generous, repeated use that the question arises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Rabeko's Sirop Zero?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we put into the hands of people who give in every single evening: a fromage blanc with a topping solves the problem better than a lecture on willpower. The rest of the sugar-free treats aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RABEKO","offers":[{"title":"Chocolate","offer_id":51160601297223,"sku":"5413285001535","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salted Caramel","offer_id":51160601329991,"sku":"5413285001474","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Rabeko-Sirop-Zero-Sans-Sucre-carre.png?v=1788603287"},{"product_id":"phd-smart-bar-barre-proteinee-20g-triple-couche","title":"PHD Smart Bar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the PhD Nutrition Smart Bar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhD Smart Bar is a three-layer protein bar: a soft protein core, a caramel layer and crunchy soya crispies, the whole thing coated in chocolate. \u003cstrong\u003eA 64 g bar provides 20 g of protein, 9 g of fibre and 245 kcal, for 12 g of carbohydrate and 12 g of fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhD Nutrition is a British brand. The Smart Bar is its best-selling line, and its reputation rests not on its label but on its texture: it is one of the few bars in this aisle that you genuinely chew, instead of it sticking to your teeth or crumbling apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flavours in the range: Chocolate Brownie, Cookies n Cream, Salted Fudge Brownie, Caramel Crunch, Birthday Cake, White Blondie, Milk Choc Hazelnut, Chocolat Peanut Butter and Chocolat Noir-Framboise.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rest of the brand can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phd-nutrition\"\u003ePhD Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other lines in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eprotein bars\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a Smart Bar contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 64 g bar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e383 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e31% chocolate, dark or milk depending on the flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 g of protein for 245 kcal: that is one of the best ratios in the aisle, and it is this bar's whole reason for being.\u003c\/strong\u003e A third of the calories comes from protein. Compare it with an ordinary chocolate bar of the same weight — around 300 kcal and 4 g of protein — and you understand how the product is positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 9 g of fibre explain the dense texture, and they have a practical consequence.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a bar you chew and that fills you up, not a confectionery item you swallow in three bites. The downside is flagged by the manufacturer itself: \u003cstrong\u003eexcessive consumption may have laxative effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the fibre and above all the maltitol. The limit is set at two bars a day, and it is a sensible limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne point deserves a frank discussion: the protein blend combines milk protein, collagen hydrolysate and soya isolate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk protein and soya isolate are complete proteins. Collagen is not: it contains no tryptophan and it is low in several essential amino acids. It is used here for texture as much as to push up the “protein” line on the label. This is not a deception — the declared quantity is accurate — but 20 g of protein part of which is collagen is not worth 20 g of whey, and it is honest to say so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a regulatory standpoint, two authorised claims genuinely apply: \u003cstrong\u003eprotein contributes to a growth in and the maintenance of muscle mass\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the “source of fibre” statement is justified by the 14 g per 100 g. On the other hand, \u003cstrong\u003eno joint claim is authorised for collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no promise of satiety or weight control is permitted on this type of product. The manufacturer does not disclose the “of which sugars” line in the data available to us: refer to the packaging if that point matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein blend (\u003cstrong\u003eMILK\u003c\/strong\u003e protein, collagen hydrolysate, \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e protein isolate), caramel layer [sweetener: maltitol, condensed \u003cstrong\u003eMILK\u003c\/strong\u003e, cocoa butter, water, humectant: sorbitol, emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, natural flavourings, salt], sweeteners (maltitol, sucralose), cocoa butter, cocoa \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e crispies (7.8%) [soya protein, tapioca starch, cocoa powder], whole \u003cstrong\u003eMILK\u003c\/strong\u003e powder, humectant (glycerol), coconut oil, natural flavourings, emulsifier (lecithins), bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), natural Bourbon vanilla flavouring. Coating: 31% dark or milk chocolate depending on the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens: MILK and SOYA. May contain traces of GLUTEN, NUTS and EGGS.\u003c\/strong\u003e No palm oil, no preservative, no gelatine, natural colours only. \u003cstrong\u003eContains sweeteners: excessive consumption may have laxative effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should the Smart Bar be eaten?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bar, or half a bar if you are new to polyols. \u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water, the fibre needs it. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a snack between meals, after training, or in place of a confectionery item. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e two bars a day at most. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e no notion of a course, this is a food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have never eaten a maltitol-based bar, start with half.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is not excessive caution: tolerance to polyols varies enormously from one person to another, and a whole bar can be enough to cause bloating and discomfort in someone sensitive. Half a bar already represents 10 g of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChew it, do not swallow it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a dense bar, designed to last: that is precisely what makes it useful as a mid-afternoon snack, when the aim is to hold out until the next meal rather than to fill a gap in thirty seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it out of the fridge a quarter of an hour beforehand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold, the caramel layer turns hard and the chocolate snaps. At room temperature, the three-layer texture makes full sense. Conversely, in summer, do not leave it in a car: the coating melts and the bar loses its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bar tops up what you take in over the day, it does not replace a meal. If your aim is to cover a substantial protein intake, a serving of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e powder remains more effective and less expensive; the bar, for its part, wins on fitting into a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Smart Bar for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone looking for a portable, indulgent snack with a real protein content and a controlled calorie profile. It is the typical gym-bag or desk-drawer product, and it is also an honest alternative to something from a vending machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for people allergic to milk or soya\u003c\/strong\u003e, both present in quantity in the recipe. Traces of gluten, nuts and eggs are possible. Nor is it suitable for vegan diets, because of the milk protein and the collagen hydrolysate, the latter being of animal origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is to be avoided if you digest polyols poorly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maltitol and sorbitol both appear in the list. If sugar-free chewing gum or “light” products usually upset you, this bar will upset you too. People with diabetes should also keep an eye on their blood sugar despite the low sugar content: polyols are not neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not make you lose weight, it does not replace a meal and it does not build muscle on its own. And the collagen it contains has no authorised joint effect: it is an ingredient for texture and protein content, nothing more. What you are buying is a practical snack with 20 g of protein — which is already a good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtein bar or protein cookie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two go in the same place in a bag, but they do not play the same role and the choice comes down to calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bar is the format with the most protein per calorie: 20 g for 245 kcal here.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is what makes it suited to a period when you are watching your intake, or to a post-training snack when the next meal is still a long way off. It slips in anywhere and keeps for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA protein cookie plays on enjoyment and on satiety, in a far bigger format.\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect often twice the calories for an equivalent, or even lower, protein content. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cookies-proteinee\"\u003eprotein cookies\u003c\/a\u003e aisle answers that particular need: the need for a real bit of baking, not a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if what you are after above all is energy for a long effort rather than protein, neither really fits: an oat-based bar will provide more carbohydrate. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/snack-proteinee\"\u003eprotein snack\u003c\/a\u003e aisle brings all these formats together for comparison, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e aisle offers the dedicated products for those who really are looking for that protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much protein per bar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 g for a 64 g bar, i.e. 31.3 g per 100 g, and 245 kcal. The blend combines milk protein, collagen hydrolysate and soya isolate. Since collagen is not a complete protein, those 20 g are not strictly equivalent to 20 g of whey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the range: Chocolate Brownie, Cookies n Cream, Salted Fudge Brownie, Caramel Crunch, Birthday Cake, White Blondie, Milk Choc Hazelnut, Chocolat Peanut Butter and Chocolat Noir-Framboise. The base is identical, the coating being dark or milk chocolate depending on the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy can this bar cause bloating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the maltitol and the sorbitol, two polyols present in the caramel layer, and the 9 g of fibre. The manufacturer itself flags a possible laxative effect in the event of excessive consumption. If you are sensitive, start with half a bar and do not go beyond two a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the bar suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, because of the collagen hydrolysate, which is of animal origin. It also contains milk protein and whole milk powder, which likewise rules it out of vegan diets. The manufacturer does state, however, that it contains no gelatine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the sugar content?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not disclose the “of which sugars” line in the data available to us. We are not going to invent it: refer to the nutrition table printed on the packaging. What we do know is that the sweetness comes mainly from the maltitol and the sucralose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat two in one day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the limit set by the manufacturer, and it is a sensible one. Two bars represent 490 kcal and 40 g of protein, but also an amount of polyols that many people do not tolerate. Beyond that, digestive discomfort is predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain palm oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The fats in the recipe are cocoa butter and coconut oil. The manufacturer also states the absence of preservative and gelatine, and the exclusive use of natural colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy the PhD Nutrition Smart Bar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bar can be ordered individually from this page, in the available flavours, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the bar we recommend first to anyone who has never eaten one: the texture is as close as this aisle gets to real confectionery. We simply give a warning about the maltitol, the first time. 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It provides 23.2 g of protein and 214 kcal, which places it among the highest-protein bars in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eprotein bars\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protein comes from three milk fractions: calcium caseinate, milk protein isolate and whey protein isolate. The bar also contains 18.3% hydrolysed bovine gelatine, a figure declared by the manufacturer and one that has a direct consequence: \u003cstrong\u003ethis is not a vegetarian product\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rest of the list comprises polydextrose, glycerol, soya crispies, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, palm oil, three sweeteners (maltitol, xylitol, sucralose), flavourings, fat-reduced cocoa and soya lecithin. The flavours stocked: White Chocolat, Caramel, Cookie Dough, Peanut Nutter, Salted Peanut, Caramel Salé, Fudged Up, Oreo and Oreo White. The rest of the line-up is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grenade\"\u003eGrenade\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 60 g Carb Killa bar contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eNutrition declaration for the Grenade Carb Killa\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer 100 g*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer 60 g bar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnergy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,513 kJ \/ 357 kcal*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e908 kJ \/ 214 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.2 g*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.7 g*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot broken down***\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot broken down***\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2 g*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.7 g*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSalt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.72 g*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.43 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Column recalculated from the declaration per 60 g bar. ** No nutrient reference value is established for these nutrients. *** \u003cstrong\u003eThe “of which sugars” line is not broken down in the manufacturer data we hold, and we will not be reconstructing it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The packaging carries a reduced sugar content: refer to the label of the flavour you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo nutrition claims can be verified against these figures. Protein accounts for around 43% of the bar's energy value, which comfortably clears the regulatory threshold for the “high protein” claim. And at 11.2 g of fibre per 100 g, the bar clears the 6 g per 100 g threshold for the “high fibre” claim. Those are the only two statements of that kind we make on this page, because they are the only two the figures support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen and how should you eat a Carb Killa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 bar of 60 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume of liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e: the manufacturer prescribes none.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e: within the 30 minutes after training, or as a snack between meals when the next meal is still a long way off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 bar a day at most, following the manufacturer's recommendation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: no course length is stated. A protein bar is a food, not a course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical points. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you digest polyols poorly, start with half a bar\u003c\/strong\u003e: the manufacturer explicitly recommends it. And once opened, the bar should be eaten within 48 hours; the chocolate coating copes badly with heat, which makes it a poor fit for a gym bag left in a car in summer. Our other snack formats can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/snack-proteinee\"\u003eprotein snacks\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Carb Killa for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits you if you are after a portable protein hit, with no shaker and no water, for a working day, a trip or a late finish at the gym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable in four specific situations. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are vegetarian or vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 18.3% hydrolysed bovine gelatine rules it out, unambiguously. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are allergic to milk or soya\u003c\/strong\u003e: both are declared as allergens, and the facility also handles gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and eggs. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you tolerate polyols poorly\u003c\/strong\u003e: the bar contains more than 10 g per 100 g, which triggers the regulatory statement “excessive consumption may produce laxative effects”. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are diabetic\u003c\/strong\u003e: the manufacturer asks you to monitor your blood sugar despite the reduced sugar content, and that question is settled with your doctor, not with a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer also advises against it for under-18s and asks women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to consult a healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: at 214 kcal, a Carb Killa is a snack, not a meal replacement, and it will not make you lose weight. It usefully replaces a confectionery bar; it does not replace a dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarb Killa bar or a whey shake?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth provide a comparable amount of protein, but they do not solve the same problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bar wins on convenience.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing to measure out, nothing to wash, nothing to mix, and you can eat it on a train. It is the only format that fits in a pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shake wins on density and on cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e A serving of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e provides an equivalent amount of protein for markedly fewer calories, with no fat and no polyols, and the price per gram of protein is in another league. If you are in a calorie deficit, the shake is mathematically the better choice, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e range starts from the same reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is the indulgent side that appeals to you rather than the bar format, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cookies-proteinee\"\u003eprotein cookies\u003c\/a\u003e play on the same ground with different textures. And to build your baseline intake, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e range is the one to look at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Grenade Carb Killa vegetarian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It contains 18.3% hydrolysed bovine gelatine, an ingredient of animal origin. This is the most common question about this product and the answer is no, whatever the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sugar does a Carb Killa contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “of which sugars” line is not broken down in the data the manufacturer has sent us, and we are not going to invent it. What we can state: 13.6 g of carbohydrate and 6.7 g of fibre per bar. The exact sugar figure is on the wrapper of each flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy can the bar cause bloating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains more than 10 g of polyols per 100 g, which triggers the regulatory statement about the laxative effects of excessive consumption. Starting with half a bar is the manufacturer's recommendation for sensitive individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavour should you try first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caramel and peanut profiles are the fullest in flavour, the white chocolate and Oreo profiles the sweetest on the palate. If you cannot decide, take two different ones: at 60 g apiece, trying them costs little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat several a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer sets the limit at one bar a day. Beyond that, you are stacking up polyols, fat and calories with no extra protein benefit compared with a less processed protein source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the bar contain palm oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, palm oil appears in the ingredients list. We hold no verified information about its origin or its supply chain, and so we will write nothing further about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it keep well in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBadly. The chocolate coating melts, and the manufacturer asks for storage in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture. A bar forgotten in a car in the sun will be inedible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Grenade Carb Killa bars?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarb Killa bars are available individually on this page, in the flavours stocked, and in our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier. It is the kind of product that is better bought in store the first time: you leave with two different flavours rather than a whole box of one you do not like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"GRENADE","offers":[{"title":"White Chocolate Cookie","offer_id":51160606933319,"sku":"5060221201810","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caramel Chaos","offer_id":51160606966087,"sku":"5060221201391","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cookie dough","offer_id":51160606998855,"sku":"5060811382394","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peanut Nutter","offer_id":51160607031623,"sku":"5060221203753","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolat blanc cacahuètes salées","offer_id":51160607097159,"sku":"5060811386859","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salted Caramel","offer_id":51160607129927,"sku":"5060221206860","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Made a mistake","offer_id":51160607162695,"sku":"5060811380901","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oreo","offer_id":51160607228231,"sku":"847534004513","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oreo White","offer_id":51494874317127,"sku":"5060811384466","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Grenade-Carb-Killa-Barre-Proteinee-23g-Faible-Sucre-carre.png?v=1788599826"},{"product_id":"bolero-boisson-sans-sucre-stevia","title":"Bolero Sugar-Free Drink","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Bolero Sugar-Free Drink?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolero Sugar-Free Drink is a powder to dilute, sold in individual 9 g sachets. One sachet flavours between 1.5 and 3 litres of water, depending on the intensity you are after. It is neither a food supplement nor a sports drink: it is a concentrated, sweetened flavouring that makes tap water drinkable when plain water bores you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand is Bulgarian and offers a very wide range, from classics such as lemon, peach or strawberry-banana through to more unusual registers — ginger, cinnamon, guanabana, goji berry, almond. The flavours available at any given moment vary with deliveries; the list shown on this page is the one matching actual stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the label, the list fits on a single line: acids (citric acid, malic acid), inulin fibre, natural flavourings, sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose, steviol glycosides extracted from stevia), acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, thickeners (guar gum, gum arabic), L-ascorbic acid and natural colours. No preservatives, no aspartame. At 0.80 € a sachet, the litre works out at a few cents — that is the real argument, and it has nothing to do with nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a glass of Bolero contain once prepared?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe values below are those of the reconstituted drink, not of the powder. That is the useful reading: nobody swallows a dry sachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 ml prepared\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 kJ \/ 2 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.17 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.015 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.023 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.001 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nutrient reference values for a typical adult. The manufacturer does not publish a separate “of which sugars” line, nor a value for salt: we are not going to reconstruct it on their behalf. The figures correspond to an average dilution and may shift from one flavour to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo numbers are worth pausing on. \u003cstrong\u003e2 kcal per 100 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e, or around twenty calories per litre: over a day in which you drink two litres of flavoured water, that comes to 40 kcal. It is negligible within a deficit, and it is exactly what you ask of this kind of product. Then the \u003cstrong\u003e12 mg of vitamin C per 100 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 15% of the NRV — above the threshold that allows a drink to be described as a source of vitamin C. On that basis, the authorised wordings apply: vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. A prepared litre provides around 120 mg. It is not the reason to buy the product, but it is not nothing either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare a Bolero sachet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 9 g sachet, in 1.5 to 3 litres of cold water, once a day at most according to the daily portion stated by the manufacturer. There is no course to follow: it is a drink, it is used as you go, for as long as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting the intensity comes down to three benchmarks: \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e for a bold, tangy taste, \u003cstrong\u003e2 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e for the most common balance, \u003cstrong\u003e3 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e if you simply want to break the neutrality of water without feeling you are drinking a cordial. Start at 2 litres and adjust from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the powder into an already filled bottle and shake for thirty seconds: the gums need agitation to disperse, otherwise you will be left with lumps at the bottom. An opened bottle keeps in the fridge and should be drunk within twenty-four hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond water, the powder is also used to flavour fromage blanc, plain yoghurt or a serving of neutral-tasting \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eBCAAs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e, which many people find hard to finish. Half a sachet is more than enough in that case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Bolero for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is aimed first at people who do not drink enough because water bores them, and at those trying to get away from fizzy drinks without turning to the shop-bought diet versions. During a cutting phase, it is also a simple way to add variety without adding calories, in the same way as our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sauce-zero\"\u003ezero sauces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable in several cases. If you are \u003cstrong\u003esensitive to intense sweeteners\u003c\/strong\u003e — bloating, digestive discomfort —, start with a 3-litre dilution, or give it a miss: the formula contains three of them, acesulfame K, sucralose and steviol glycosides. The manufacturer recommends not exceeding one sachet a day and that children drink it under adult supervision. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek the advice of a healthcare professional before making daily use of it. Anyone who is diabetic or following a medically supervised diet should discuss it with their doctor rather than rely on a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd above all, what not to expect from it. Bolero does not make you lose weight: it avoids calories, which is not the same thing. With 1 mg of sodium per 100 ml, it is not a rehydration drink either; after two hours out in the sun, what you need is real electrolytes, not a flavouring. And it contains no stimulants, unlike what the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boisson-energisante\"\u003eenergy drinks\u003c\/a\u003e section offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBolero or an electrolyte powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question comes up often at the counter, because the two come in the same form: a powder, some water, a taste. Yet they are two products that answer different needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolero is a flavouring. Its value lies in the volume it allows you to drink: 1.5 to 3 litres per sachet, at a derisory cost, with 2 kcal per 100 ml. Use it for everyday hydration, at the office, in the car, across the whole day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolyte\u003c\/a\u003e powder provides sodium, potassium and magnesium in stated amounts, precisely what Bolero does not have. It is the better choice as soon as you sweat heavily: a long session in a heated gym, running in summer, endurance sport beyond an hour, or the day after a heatwave. In those situations, flavouring water is not enough, and nobody should be selling you the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two combine very well: minerals during training, Bolero for the rest of the day. And if you are looking for energy before a session, it is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003epre-workouts\u003c\/a\u003e you should be looking at, not this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many litres does a 9 g sachet make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1.5 to 3 litres, as you prefer. At 1.5 litres the taste is pronounced and slightly acidic; at 3 litres it becomes discreet. The dilution recommended by the manufacturer, the one that suits most people, is around 2 litres per sachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Bolero contain aspartame?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sweeteners used are acesulfame K, sucralose and steviol glycosides extracted from stevia. The label explicitly mentions the absence of aspartame, as well as the absence of gluten and lactose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Bolero hydrate better than water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and the formulation does not allow for it: 1 mg of sodium per 100 ml is far too little to talk about rehydration in the sense that sports drinks mean it. What the product changes is the amount you actually drink. Drinking two litres of flavoured water rather than one litre of plain water is the only mechanism at work, and it is more than enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavour should you choose to start with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tangy flavours go down best on a first order: lemon, iced peach, strawberry, watermelon. The unusual registers — cinnamon, ginger, almond, guanabana — are good but divisive, so save them for a second purchase. At 0.80 € a sachet, trying three flavours costs less than a bottle of fizzy drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used to flavour unflavoured amino acids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is a common use. Half a sachet in a shaker of unflavoured EAAs or glutamine is enough to make the mix drinkable. Just take care not to add up two full sachets in the same day, since the manufacturer recommends sticking to one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer asks that consumption by a child takes place under parental supervision. Given the intense sweetener content, a generous dilution and occasional use are more sensible than a daily bottle. If in doubt, your pharmacist will answer better than we can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the composition the same across all flavours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is identical, but the flavourings and the natural colours change, and the nutritional values may vary slightly at the margin. The colour comes from a carrot concentrate on the flavours concerned. Always refer to the label of the sachet you have in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Bolero Sugar-Free Drink?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery flavour in stock can be ordered from this page, individually, which lets you put together your own selection without buying a whole box of a flavour you do not like. We ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Vendargues, in our shop about ten minutes from Montpellier, the sachets are displayed loose and it is the shelf customers spend the most time in front of: picking five flavours at random remains the best method. 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The raw material comes from New Zealand's Fonterra, one of the largest dairy processors in the world. The 900 g tub holds 30 servings, which is a month at one serving a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicellar casein is not a slowed-down whey: it is the other milk protein, the one that makes up roughly 80 % of milk's protein fraction. What sets it apart is physical rather than chemical. On contact with stomach acid it forms a gel that empties slowly, which spreads the release of amino acids over several hours, where a whey is absorbed in an hour and a half. That is exactly what you want for the long overnight gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours listed are Intense Chocolate and Original Black Cookies. The rest of the Spanish range appears in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 30 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 30 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 76.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 2.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 0.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003equantity not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigeZyme®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003equantity not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe per-100 g values are calculated from the manufacturer's declaration for a 30 g serving. Two caveats deserve to be set out in black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, \u003cstrong\u003ethe manufacturer does not publish the energy value\u003c\/strong\u003e of its product in the information available to us. We will not invent it; the label on the tub you receive is required to carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, \u003cstrong\u003ethe published amino acid profile is arithmetically impossible\u003c\/strong\u003e: it states 20.1 g of BCAAs and 20.4 g of glutamine \"per serving\", which would make 40.5 g of amino acids in a serving that contains only 23 g in total. Those values are most likely expressed per 100 g of protein, but we will not decide that on the manufacturer's behalf and we would rather reproduce none of these figures than publish false ones. It is a point we have raised with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23 g of protein for 30 g of powder works out at 76.7 %\u003c\/strong\u003e — a very good rate for a casein, most of them sitting between 70 and 78 %. The manufacturer for its part states 75 %: the gap is minor and comes from rounding, but we would rather flag it than ignore it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure worth pausing on is the \u003cstrong\u003e450 mg of calcium per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 56 % of the daily reference value. This is not an addition: casein naturally carries milk's calcium, in the form of phosphate bound to the micelles. An evening serving therefore covers more than half of the daily calcium requirement, and \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium contributes to normal muscle function and to the maintenance of normal bones\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the only genuinely quantifiable nutritional argument on this page, and it is a sound one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 g of carbohydrate and 0.8 g of fat\u003c\/strong\u003e per serving are low, which leaves a very clean shake, somewhere around a hundred kilocalories. That is consistent with the main use: an evening serving, when you no longer want to add anything to the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, the formula contains \u003cstrong\u003eDigeZyme®\u003c\/strong\u003e, a complex of five enzymes — amylase, protease, lactase, lipase and cellulase — whose quantity is not published. The theoretical benefit is digestion of the powder, and lactase in particular for the residual lactose fraction. We cannot say more than that without a dose, and no claim is authorised for this complex. If digestion is your main problem, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/enzymes-digestives\"\u003edigestive enzymes\u003c\/a\u003e aisle offers products dosed for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredient list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFonterra micellar casein (MILK), magnesium citrate, L-glutamine, cocoa powder, flavourings, emulsifier (SOYA lecithin), L-arginine HCl, L-ornithine HCl, L-lysine HCl, sweeteners (sucralose and sodium saccharin), DigeZyme® (multi-enzyme complex based on amylase, protease, lactase, lipase and cellulase) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride). \u003cstrong\u003eContains MILK and SOYA lecithin. Possible traces of GLUTEN (OATS), EGG, FISH, NUTS and PEANUTS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take IO Genix Casein?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 g, that is one of the included scoops. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 250 ml of water or skimmed milk. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 minutes before bed, or between two widely spaced meals. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e no course duration, use is ongoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shaker will do, but a blender gives a far better result: casein is thicker than a whey and lumps easily if you pour the powder in before the liquid. The order matters — liquid first, powder second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use hot water. Heat denatures the protein and turns the shake into something grainy and unpleasant. It is the number one cause of disappointment with a casein, and it is settled in one sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tip we hand out systematically across the counter: with only \u003cstrong\u003e100 ml of liquid and a spell in the fridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same serving takes on the texture of a dessert cream you eat with a spoon. For an evening serving that changes everything: it becomes a dessert rather than a shake, and it solves the problem for those who have no wish to drink half a litre before going to bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasein combines without difficulty with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e taken at another point in the day: one after training, the other in the evening. That is not redundancy, it is two different speeds for two different needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this casein right for, and who is it not right for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who eats dinner early and goes to bed late, someone who struggles to hit their protein target across the day, and someone looking for a filling serving at the end of the day. It also suits a calorie deficit, because a thick shake sits in the stomach far longer than a whey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt contains milk and soya lecithin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which rules it out for anyone allergic to either of those two ingredients. Traces of gluten, egg, fish, nuts and peanuts are also flagged. It is not recommended for children, or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for the most sensitive lactose-intolerant users. Micellar casein contains little of it, and the presence of lactase in the DigeZyme® complex helps, but \"little\" is not \"none at all\". With a marked intolerance, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant protein\u003c\/a\u003e or a heavily filtered isolate remains safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: it does not build muscle overnight, and the idea that casein \"protects against night-time catabolism\" is a marketing line more than a demonstrated result. What it actually does is add 23 g of quality protein to a day that is short of it, at a moment when you are no longer hungry. That is concrete, it is useful, and it is enough to justify the purchase — but if your daily protein intake is already met, the additional benefit is slight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCasein or whey for the evening serving?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most common question in the protein aisle, and the answer is not the same for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whey is absorbed quickly, with a peak of amino acids within the hour. It is the better choice after training, or when you want a light shake that does not sit heavily on the stomach. In the evening, its weakness is mechanical: the peak falls away within two hours, and there are seven hours of night left behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasein does the opposite. It rises less high, but it holds for several hours, and it is far more filling. It is the better choice for the bedtime serving, for a day with a long gap between two meals, or for someone who gets hungry in the evening and wants to avoid snacking. Its weakness is the texture: thicker, heavier, and noticeably less pleasant than whey for anyone who does not care for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are only going to buy one tub, buy an all-round \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e. Casein is a second-line product: it makes sense once the first is already in place and you are looking to cover a specific slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings in a 900 g tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty, at 30 g per serving, which is a month at one serving a day. It is a size consistent with the product's main use: an evening serving, every evening. If you only use it on training days, the tub will obviously last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed with milk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it markedly improves both the taste and the texture. Skimmed milk adds about 5 g of protein and around ten grams of carbohydrate per 250 ml, which remains reasonable in the evening. With water, the shake is lighter and lower in calories, but also blander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should you not use hot water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause heat denatures the proteins and makes the casein coagulate, so it turns grainy and unpleasant in the mouth. The nutritional content is not destroyed for all that, but the shake becomes hard to finish. Cold or room-temperature water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you get a dessert-cream texture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only 100 ml of liquid instead of 250, mix thoroughly, then leave it in the fridge for thirty minutes. The casein swells and takes on a pudding-like consistency you eat with a spoon. It is the best use of the product for those who dislike drinking before sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs casein suitable for lactose-intolerant users?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It contains far less of it than a whey concentrate, and the lactase in the DigeZyme® complex breaks down part of what remains. That is enough for most moderate intolerances, but not for the more marked ones. If in doubt, start with a half serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken after training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing forbids it, but that is not its territory. After a session, a fast-absorbing protein fits the moment better. Keep casein for the evening or for long gaps: that is where it brings something a whey cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there magnesium citrate in the list?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears second in the ingredients, which suggests a not insignificant quantity, but the manufacturer does not publish the dose. We therefore cannot state anything about its contribution or make any claim. If \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e is what you are after, a dedicated product with a stated dose remains the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Casein?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we recommend to those who tell us they get hungry at 10 pm: a casein prepared with a thick texture solves that problem better than any appetite suppressant. The rest of the protein aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Chocolate","offer_id":51160610111815,"sku":"8435569314657","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original Black Cookies","offer_id":51160610144583,"sku":"8435569314664","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Casein-Proteine-Liberation-Lente-Fonterra-carre.png?v=1788596193"},{"product_id":"io-genix-thermor8-bruleur-graisse-8-actifs-naturels","title":"IO Genix Thermo R8","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Thermo R8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Thermo R8 is a fat burner in capsule form — that is the commercial name of the category, not a promise of results. \u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule brings together eight actives: 250 mg of taurine, 200 mg of L-carnitine tartrate, 125 mg of anhydrous caffeine, 125 mg of artichoke extract, 100 mg of guarana extract, 100 mg of green tea extract, 75 mg of L-tyrosine and 25 mg of cayenne.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 120 of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is where the product name comes from: eight ingredients, one single capsule. The format is what explains its real appeal. Buying a carnitine, a taurine, a green tea and a guarana separately means stacking four tubs and swallowing four to six capsules a day. Here everything fits into a single intake, and you know to the milligram what you are taking, because nothing is hidden behind a \"proprietary blend\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine is the ingredient that really gives the formula its shape, and the figure to remember is not the one on the label line by line. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is 125 mg of anhydrous caffeine plus 22 mg supplied by the guarana extract, so 147 mg per capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the equivalent of a double espresso. Read that figure before anything else: it is the one that decides whether this product suits you or not. The rest of the Spanish range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-en-gelules\"\u003efat burner capsules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Thermo R8 capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaurine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esulphur-containing amino acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-carnitine tartrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etartrate form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnhydrous caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esynthetic caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtichoke extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eincluding 3 mg of cynarin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuarana extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eincluding 22 mg of caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen tea extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% polyphenols, 30% catechins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-tyrosine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamino acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCayenne powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 mg + 22 mg from the guarana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e120 capsules, i.e. 120 days at one capsule a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet us look at the doses honestly, because that is where the difference lies between a serious product and a window-dressing one.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 147 mg of caffeine is a genuine dose: it is what a strong cup of coffee contains, and it is enough to be felt. The 200 mg of carnitine, on the other hand, is modest: the published protocols on carnitine sit closer to 2 g a day, and here you are ten times below that. The same goes for taurine, whose 250 mg stays a long way from the 1 to 3 g used in the performance literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is not a criticism of the product, it is a reading of what it is: a formula built around caffeine, with plants and amino acids in support. If your aim is a straightforward dose of carnitine or of taurine on its own, take them separately — you will find them in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/taurine\"\u003etaurine\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA word on the regulatory framework, because it is stricter than the fat burner aisle would have you believe.\u003c\/strong\u003e No health claim is authorised in Europe for caffeine, green tea, guarana, carnitine or cayenne with a view to weight loss or energy expenditure. The dossiers submitted were rejected. So we describe the composition and the usage, without announcing any effect on body fat. No fat burner has ever made anyone lose a gram if their diet did not change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artichoke extract is standardised to 3 mg of cynarin, and the green tea extract to 50% polyphenols of which 30% catechins — two declared standardisations, which remains rare in this aisle, where \"green tea extract\" is often written without saying what it contains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaurine, L-carnitine tartrate, anhydrous caffeine, dry artichoke extract (\u003cem\u003eCynara scolymus\u003c\/em\u003e L.), dry guarana extract (\u003cem\u003ePaullinia cupana\u003c\/em\u003e Kunth.), dry green tea extract (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e L. Kuntze), L-tyrosine, cayenne powder (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e L.). Other components: anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), rice flour. Capsule shell: \u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e, colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in a facility that handles GLUTEN, MILK, EGG, SOYA, NUTS and FISH.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Thermo R8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on waking on non-training days, or 30 minutes before the session on training days. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one intake a day only, never after 16:00. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a course of one to two months, followed by a two-week break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"never after 16:00\" instruction is not decorative.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine has a half-life of several hours: a capsule taken at 18:00 before an evening session will still leave a notable amount of caffeine in your blood at bedtime. And shortened sleep does more damage to a cutting phase than any fat burner can make up for. If you consistently train in the evening, this is not the right product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-week break has a precise reason: caffeine tolerance sets in fast, within two to three weeks for most people. Beyond that point, the same capsule does very little. The break resets the counter. It is an instruction few manufacturers write down, and this one is worth following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne capsule a day, not two. The threshold of 400 mg of caffeine a day set by the European Food Safety Authority for a healthy adult is quickly reached once you add the morning coffee, the afternoon tea and a pre-workout. Do the arithmetic before doubling the dose. If you already take a caffeinated \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003epre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e, space the two intakes out or choose a stimulant-free version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product fits without overlap alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin complex\u003c\/a\u003e, neither of which supplies any caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Thermo R8 for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits an adult who tolerates caffeine well, who trains in the morning or in the early afternoon, and who is already in a calorie deficit. That last condition is not a turn of phrase: it is the deficit that makes you lose fat, and no capsule will change that if the plate does not follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable if you are sensitive to stimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e, if you have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disorders, if you are on medication without having discussed it with your doctor, or if you sleep badly. It is not recommended for children, adolescents, pregnant women or breastfeeding women — 147 mg of caffeine per intake is already half the daily reference figure set for pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule shell is made of \u003cstrong\u003egelatine\u003c\/strong\u003e: the product is therefore suitable neither for vegetarians nor for vegans. People with allergies should read the facility statement above carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not make you lose weight. It does not target one area of the body. It does not make up for a diet that exceeds your needs. What you will actually feel is the effect of the caffeine: more alertness, a session that starts more easily, sometimes a slightly smaller appetite in the late morning. That is already useful, and it is all that can honestly be said about it. Any question about a treatment, a medical condition or significant weight loss is a matter for your doctor or your pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThermo R8 or a caffeine-free fat burner?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real question to ask in this aisle, and it is settled in a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cope with caffeine and you train before 16:00, Thermo R8 is coherent: 147 mg per capsule, eight actives, one single intake. You have nothing to stack alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are sensitive to stimulants, if you train in the evening, or if you already drink three coffees a day, take the other route.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleur-de-graisse-sans-cafeine\"\u003ecaffeine-free fat burner\u003c\/a\u003e aisle brings together formulas built on carnitine, chromium or plant extracts, with no stimulant. They do not deliver the kick of Thermo R8 — that is precisely the point — and they can be taken at any hour, including the evening, without touching your sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice is therefore settled not on the supposed effectiveness of one or the other, but on your tolerance and on the timing of your sessions. For a powder to be mixed rather than a capsule, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleur-de-graisse-en-poudre\"\u003efat burner powder\u003c\/a\u003e aisle offers a third option, often more heavily dosed in carnitine. And if your overall aim is structured weight loss, the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e aisle is worth a look before you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much caffeine is in one Thermo R8 capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e147 mg in total: 125 mg of anhydrous caffeine plus 22 mg supplied by the guarana extract. That is the equivalent of a double espresso. This figure is the most important one on the label, and it has to be added to your coffee and your pre-workout to work out your total for the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle holds 120 capsules and the dose is one capsule a day, which comes to 120 days. Since the manufacturer recommends courses of one to two months separated by two-week breaks, one bottle covers two to four full courses in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken before an evening session?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is the product's main limitation. The manufacturer sets the cut-off at 16:00. With 147 mg of caffeine and a half-life of several hours, an intake late in the day degrades your sleep. If you train in the evening, turn to a stimulant-free formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take breaks between courses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The manufacturer sets out a course of one to two months, then two weeks off. The reason is simple: caffeine tolerance sets in within two to three weeks, and without a break the same capsule ends up doing nothing. Starting again after the break restores your sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is gelatine, of animal origin. There is no plant-based version of this reference. The eight actives themselves pose no problem, but the capsule that holds them does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the carnitine dose high enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 mg per capsule is a supporting dose, not a main one. The published protocols on L-carnitine use more like 2 g a day. If carnitine is your objective, take it as a standalone product and consider Thermo R8 for what it is: a formula built around caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product make you lose weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and no product in this aisle does. No weight-loss claim is authorised in Europe for caffeine, green tea, guarana or carnitine. Losing body fat comes from a calorie deficit and physical activity. This type of formula supports an approach already in place, it does not replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Thermo R8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120-capsule bottle 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 on which we always ask the same question before selling it: what time do you train, and how many coffees do you drink a day. The two answers are almost always enough to point someone either to this one or to a stimulant-free formula. The whole category can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-de-graisse\"\u003efat burners\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160610505031,"sku":"8435569314350","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Thermo-R8-Bruleur-Graisse-8-Actifs-Naturels-carre.png?v=1788598800"},{"product_id":"io-genix-caffeine-200-stimulant-energie","title":"IO Genix Caffeine 200 mg 100 capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix's Caffeine 200 mg?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is anhydrous caffeine in capsules, dosed at \u003cstrong\u003e200 mg per unit\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a bottle of 100. A single active ingredient, no flavouring, no sweetener, no blend: it is the simplest product in the whole stimulant aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hundred milligrams is the equivalent of \u003cstrong\u003etwo to three espressos\u003c\/strong\u003e. The difference with coffee comes down to three things: the dose is identical from one capsule to the next, it travels in a pocket, and it requires neither finding a machine nor drinking anything. For a session at 6:00 in the morning or a competition in a car park, those are three real advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the composition takes three lines: magnesium carbonate as a bulking agent, magnesium stearate as an anti-caking agent, and a gelatine capsule coloured with calcium carbonate and sodium starch octenyl succinate. \u003cstrong\u003eAs the shell is made of gelatine, the product is not suitable for vegetarians.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rest of the Spanish range can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEquivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnhydrous caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eroughly 2 to 3 espressos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 1 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* No NRV is established for caffeine. Other components: bulking agent (magnesium carbonate), capsule (gelatine, colours: calcium carbonate and sodium starch octenyl succinate), anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate). Pack size: 100 capsules. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, MILK, EGG, SOYA, SULPHITES, FISH, MOLLUSCS and CRUSTACEANS\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible depending on manufacturing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe framework needs setting out straight away, because it is what determines how the product is used. \u003cstrong\u003eEFSA considers that a single intake of 200 mg of caffeine raises no safety concern in healthy adults, and takes 400 mg as the benchmark for the whole day, from all sources combined.\u003c\/strong\u003e One capsule therefore puts you exactly on the single-intake limit — and if you drink coffee alongside it, the total climbs fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concrete calculation, because it often changes the advice: one capsule in the morning, two coffees during the day and a 200 mg pre-workout already adds up to 550 to 600 mg. You are above the daily benchmark without having given it a single thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the effects, let us be precise: \u003cstrong\u003ecaffeine has no authorised health claim in Europe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not on alertness, not on endurance, not on weight loss. We can therefore promise you nothing, and we will not. What we can describe: a molecule, a dose, an equivalent in cups of coffee, and a protocol for use. The rest you already know from experience — you have all drunk a coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Caffeine 200 mg be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule, i.e. 200 mg. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 45 minutes before physical or mental effort, in the morning or in the early afternoon. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one intake a day, never after 15:00. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e cycling advised, 5 days on for 2 days off, or 3 weeks for 1 week off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have never taken caffeine in this form, \u003cstrong\u003estart with half a capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer recommends it, and it is good advice: the capsule opens, the powder can be divided, and one session will tell you whether 100 mg is enough for you. Two hundred milligrams at once, on an empty stomach, does not go the same way for everybody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15:00 rule is the one that matters most, and it is stricter here than on many products: the manufacturer asks that \u003cstrong\u003eno caffeine be taken in the 6 hours before bedtime\u003c\/strong\u003e. The half-life of the molecule is around five hours in an average adult, more in some people. A capsule at 18:00 still means a hundred milligrams or so in circulation at midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCycling is not a whim either. Tolerance to caffeine sets in within a few weeks, and the doses then have to go up to recover the same sensation — which is neither desirable nor sustainable. Five days on for two days off is enough to maintain sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical remarks. The manufacturer advises \u003cstrong\u003eincreasing water intake to 2 or 3 litres a day\u003c\/strong\u003e during use, caffeine having a mild diuretic effect. And it advises against taking it at the same time as other stimulants — tea, coffee, guarana — which amounts to repeating the daily total calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this product for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003efor adults only\u003c\/strong\u003e, and suits those who tolerate caffeine well and want a precise, portable dose with no taste and no preparation. It is also the most economical format in the category: 100 capsules, i.e. more than three months at one intake a day, for the price of a few energy drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer is categorical about the contraindications, and we repeat them as they stand. This product is \u003cstrong\u003enot advised for children or for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is \u003cstrong\u003eruled out in the case of a heart condition, high blood pressure, an anxiety disorder, insomnia or hypersensitivity to caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e. If any of those apply to you, this product is not for you, and that is not negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for \u003cstrong\u003evegetarians or vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e: the shell is made of gelatine. Nor is it suitable if you train in the evening, for the sleep reasons set out above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe possible side effects are well known and the manufacturer lists them: \u003cstrong\u003enervousness, irritability, palpitations, headaches, digestive upset\u003c\/strong\u003e. They appear mainly in people who are not used to it or at cumulative doses. That is precisely why the trial half-capsule makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: nothing more than a well-measured coffee. Caffeine does not make up for a short night, it masks it — and the sleep debt itself remains entirely. Nor does it make you lose weight, whatever the label on half of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-de-graisse\"\u003efat burners\u003c\/a\u003e aisle may say. What it does do is make a session easier to get started, which is already something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCaffeine on its own or a complete pre-workout?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real choice, and the answer depends on what you are trying to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003epre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e provides, on top of the caffeine, pump and endurance ingredients: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e at 4 or 6 g, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e at 3.2 g, often tyrosine or betaine. It is the better choice if you want the complete formula without having to put anything together yourself, and if the sensation of a pump is part of what you are looking for. Its drawback: you pay for the whole thing, including the ingredients you have no interest in, and you do not choose the caffeine dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine on its own does exactly the opposite. You know what you are taking to the milligram, you adjust in half-capsules, and you can combine it with whatever you want — citrulline on its own, beta-alanine on its own, or nothing at all. At 100 capsules a bottle, it is also by far the cheapest option per session. It is the rational choice if you already know what works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you train in the evening, neither suits: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/booster-sans-cafeine\"\u003ecaffeine-free pre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e is what to turn to, even if it means losing that kick. On this point, a night's sleep is worth more than a good session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many coffees does 200 mg correspond to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three espressos, according to the manufacturer. It is an average equivalent: the content of a coffee varies a great deal with the grind, the machine and the volume. The useful benchmark is EFSA's — 200 mg in a single intake, 400 mg over the day from all sources combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the capsule be opened to take half a dose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is even what the manufacturer advises for a first trial. The capsule opens, the powder can be divided. The taste of pure caffeine is extremely bitter: better to close the half back inside the capsule and swallow it than to put it on your tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow late in the day can it be taken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer asks that none be consumed in the 6 hours before bedtime, and in practice that you stay before 15:00. That is consistent with the half-life of the molecule, around five hours in an average adult — and a good deal more in some people. An evening intake costs a night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy take breaks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tolerance sets in quickly: after two to three weeks of daily use, the same dose no longer produces the same effect. The manufacturer advises 5 days on for 2 days off, or 3 weeks for 1 week. That is what allows you to keep one capsule effective without raising the doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is made of gelatine, of animal origin. The manufacturer also reports possible traces of gluten, milk, egg, soya, sulphites, fish, molluscs and crustaceans depending on manufacturing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with a pre-workout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, but you have to do the arithmetic. Most pre-workouts contain 150 to 350 mg of caffeine per serving: added to the 200 mg of a capsule, you exceed EFSA's daily benchmark in a single intake. The manufacturer does in fact explicitly advise against combining it with other stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than three months at one capsule a day, the bottle holding 100. With the advised cycling — five days out of seven — reckon on four to five months. It is one of the most favourable dose-to-price ratios in the whole shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Caffeine 200 mg?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle of 100 capsules can be ordered from this page, and we ship anywhere in France and Europe. It is a product that covers a whole quarter of a year with a single bottle: few items in the catalogue can say as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the counter in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is the product we suggest to those who come in looking for a complete pre-workout without realising that what they like in it is essentially the caffeine. The test is simple: try a capsule on its own for two weeks, and you will know. The rest of the stimulants and pre-training formulas can be compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160611160391,"sku":"8435569300759","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Caffeine-200mg-Stimulant-Energie-carre.png?v=1788598802"},{"product_id":"redcon1-total-war-pre-workout-energie-explosive","title":"Redcon1 Total War","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Redcon1 Total War Pre-Workout?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedcon1 Total War is a powdered pre-workout, to be mixed with water and drunk before the session. The tub holds 441 g, that is 30 servings of 14.7 g, and we stock it in the following flavours: Strawberry Kiwi, Tiger's Blood, Pineapple Juice, Apple, Watermelon, Blue Lemonade, Blue Raspberry, Grape, Strawberry Mango, Sour Gummy Bear, Orange and Rainbow Candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a heavily caffeinated product, and that is what defines its place in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003eboosters\u003c\/a\u003e section. It contains no creatine: if you take any, it still has to be handled separately, which effectively puts it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pre-workout-sans-creatine\"\u003ecreatine-free pre-workouts\u003c\/a\u003e. Redcon1 is an American brand whose range we stock in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/redcon1\"\u003eRedcon1\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in one serving of Total War?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne level 14.7 g serving provides \u003cstrong\u003e5 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e and four actives quantified on the label:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 mg of caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e, from several sources including caffeine anhydrous and green tea extract;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6,000 mg of citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3,200 mg of beta-alanine\u003c\/strong\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 mg of taurine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula also contains theanine, agmatine sulfate and what is described as a nootropic complex. Let us be clear: \u003cstrong\u003ethese three elements are not quantified\u003c\/strong\u003e on the labelling available to us. A proprietary complex declared without a dose per ingredient allows no serious comparison with a competitor, and we will not fill that gap with an estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second useful point: \"citrulline malate\" refers to a salt, not to pure citrulline. Depending on the ratio used, often 2:1, the 6,000 mg declared correspond to a noticeably smaller amount of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e. The ratio is not stated on this product's label; here again, we would rather flag it than put forward a figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, neither caffeine, nor \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e, nor citrulline has an authorised health claim in Europe. So we describe what the serving contains, not what it is supposed to produce. The full detail is in the tabs on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Total War be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard serving is \u003cstrong\u003e1 level scoop of 14.7 g\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed into \u003cstrong\u003e150 to 200 ml of cold water\u003c\/strong\u003e, to be drunk \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 30 minutes before training\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are not used to stimulants, start with \u003cstrong\u003ehalf a scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e to gauge your tolerance before considering the full serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efrequency is one intake per training day\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on training days only. The manufacturer recommends not taking it after 15:00 and leaving at least 48 hours between two intakes to limit tolerance build-up, along with \u003cstrong\u003ecycling of 8 weeks of use followed by 2 weeks off\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 30-serving tub therefore covers roughly two months at three sessions a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne figure worth keeping in mind: EFSA considers that \u003cstrong\u003esingle intakes of 200 mg of caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e and a total of \u003cstrong\u003e400 mg a day\u003c\/strong\u003e raise no safety concern in healthy adults. A full serving of Total War delivers 320 in one go, well above the single-intake reference value. Half a serving, at 160 mg, sits below it. Then add up the coffee, tea and energy drinks over the day: it is the total that counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Total War for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is aimed at trained adults who are already used to stimulants. This is a high dose, not a beginner's product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eunder-18s\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003epregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, or for people with \u003cstrong\u003eheart conditions, high blood pressure, anxiety disorders\u003c\/strong\u003e or a known sensitivity to caffeine. If you are on any medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking it. On allergens, the manufacturer states production in a facility that handles milk, soya, egg, peanuts, nuts, fish and crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo effects are worth knowing about before buying. Beta-alanine very often causes \u003cstrong\u003etingling in the face and forearms\u003c\/strong\u003e in the minutes after the intake: it is temporary and harmless, but disconcerting the first time. And caffeine at this dose can bring on jitteriness, palpitations or insomnia, especially if taken late. Finally, what not to expect from it: a pre-workout replaces neither sleep, nor the carbohydrates from the previous meal, nor a properly built training programme. Nor does it deliver progress in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTotal War or a caffeine-free booster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question genuinely arises, and not only for people sensitive to stimulants. Caffeine has a long half-life: a 320 mg dose taken at 18:00 is still largely present at bedtime, and lost sleep costs more, in training terms, than the lift gained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA product from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/booster-sans-cafeine\"\u003ecaffeine-free booster\u003c\/a\u003e section is the better choice if you train in the evening, if you already drink coffee during the day, if you tolerate stimulants poorly, or if you want to be able to take one at every session without cycling. These formulas generally keep the citrulline and the beta-alanine and drop the stimulant side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal War is the better choice if you train in the morning or early afternoon, if you are after a high dose of caffeine in a single intake, and if you accept the constraint of cycling. There is a third scenario: if your goal is strength rather than energy in the moment, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e is better established and costs far less per day. The two are not mutually exclusive, but the order of priority is not a matter of indifference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before training should Total War be taken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty to thirty minutes before the session, mixed into 150 to 200 ml of cold water. More than 45 minutes ahead and part of the stimulant effect drops away during the warm-up. Avoid a heavy meal in the two hours beforehand: at this dose, taking it on a very full stomach or on a completely empty one is less well tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many coffees does 320 mg of caffeine amount to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething like three to four espressos, depending on the grind and the extraction. That is above the 200 mg per intake that EFSA uses as a reference in healthy adults. If you have already drunk coffee during the day, half a scoop is the sensible starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the tingling after the intake come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beta-alanine, dosed here at 3,200 mg. This pins-and-needles feeling in the face, neck and forearms appears within ten to twenty minutes, lasts about half an hour and is harmless. It fades as you get used to it. If the sensation bothers you, half a serving reduces it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavour should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tart flavours — Blue Lemonade, Sour Gummy Bear, Rainbow Candy — go down better in a small volume of water, which is exactly the case here. The classic fruit flavours such as Apple, Orange or Watermelon are more neutral if you take it often. As the tub holds 30 servings, it is best not to commit to a very distinctive flavour without having tasted it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Total War be taken every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends keeping it to training days, with at least 48 hours between two intakes and a cycle of 8 weeks followed by 2 weeks off. Taking it daily builds caffeine tolerance: at the same dose the effect diminishes, and that is what pushes people to raise the dose with no benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Total War contain creatine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ingredients list does not include any. If you are supplementing with creatine, it therefore has to be taken separately, at 3 to 5 g a day, at any time of day since timing does not matter for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly is in the nootropic complex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is declared without a per-ingredient dose in the labelling data available to us. That is common practice in this category, and a real limitation: there is no way to compare this block with a competitor's. We would rather tell you than turn it into a selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Redcon1 Total War?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order it on this page, flavour by flavour, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the first question we ask about this product concerns the time you train and the coffee already drunk during the day: at 320 mg per serving, that is what determines whether to go for a full scoop, half a scoop, or something else entirely. The whole category is gathered in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine reference: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEFSA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"REDCON1","offers":[{"title":"Strawberry-Kiwi","offer_id":51160616698183,"sku":"PWB-P46561","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tiger's Blood","offer_id":51160616730951,"sku":"PWB-P45714","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jus d'ananas","offer_id":51160616763719,"sku":"PWB-P45909","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Apple","offer_id":51160616796487,"sku":"PWB-P45907","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pastèque","offer_id":51160616829255,"sku":"PWB-P48143","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Lemonade","offer_id":51160616862023,"sku":"PWB-P45905","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Raspberry","offer_id":51160616894791,"sku":"PWB-P45906","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grape","offer_id":51160616927559,"sku":"PWB-P50400","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fraise Mangue","offer_id":51160616960327,"sku":"PWB-P45910","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sour Gummy Bear","offer_id":51160616993095,"sku":"PWB-P46565","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":52667333968199,"sku":"PWB-P45908","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rainbow Candy","offer_id":53413288739143,"sku":"810044576139","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Redcon1-Total-War-Pre-Workout-Energie-Explosive-carre.png?v=1788597764"},{"product_id":"io-genix-zma-plus-melatonine-tryptophane-sommeil","title":"IO Genix ZMA Plus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is ZMA Plus by IO Genix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix ZMA Plus is an evening capsule that pairs the classic ZMA base with two sleep-related ingredients. \u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule provides 15 mg of zinc, 200 mg of magnesium, 2 mg of vitamin B6, 500 mg of L-tryptophan and 1.9 mg of melatonin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 60 capsules, which is two months at one a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initials ZMA originally stand for a simple combination: zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6. It has been sold in bodybuilding circles for decades, with standardised doses and clear European claims. The \"Plus\" version adds melatonin and tryptophan, which shifts the product from recovery towards sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe real active ingredient in this formula is melatonin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.9 mg per capsule are not there for show: it is the only ingredient in the bottle whose effect on falling asleep is recognised at European level, and it is also what dictates the precautions set out on this page. The rest of the Spanish brand's range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in one ZMA Plus capsule?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-tryptophan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (oxide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (picolinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 2 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e60 capsules, i.e. 60 days at one capsule a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1.9 mg of melatonin are worth pausing on, because that figure is not chosen at random.\u003c\/strong\u003e In France, a melatonin-based food supplement remains within the food category as long as it does not exceed 2 mg per daily intake; beyond that, it becomes a medicine. This dose therefore sits just under the limit, and it comfortably exceeds the 1 mg threshold that unlocks the authorised claim: \u003cstrong\u003emelatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep\u003c\/strong\u003e. A second claim exists and is also met: \u003cstrong\u003emelatonin contributes to the alleviation of subjective feelings of jet lag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three minerals and vitamins in the ZMA base each carry authorised claims, and we stick to the official wordings. \u003cstrong\u003eZinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto normal protein synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eto the normal function of the immune system\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium contributes to normal muscle function\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eto the normal functioning of the nervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eto normal protein metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest reservation about the magnesium, because it is worth knowing before you buy: the form used here is the oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the least well absorbed of the magnesiums on the market, the one that offers the most magnesium per gram but the least magnesium actually taken up. It is also the most likely to have a laxative effect. If magnesium is your main goal, this is not the right product: take a look instead at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e section, where the bisglycinate and citrate forms are better tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-tryptophan, at 500 mg, is an essential amino acid that acts as a precursor to serotonin and then to melatonin. \u003cstrong\u003eNo claim is authorised in Europe for tryptophan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that should be said rather than left to be assumed: its presence in the formula follows a logic of composition, not a demonstrated effect at this dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-tryptophan, magnesium oxide, bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), zinc picolinate, anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), melatonin, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride). Capsule shell: \u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e and colouring. No added sugar, no sweetener, no preservative, no lactose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should ZMA Plus be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, on an empty stomach or at least two hours after the last meal. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one intake a day, in the evening only. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 6 to 8 week course, then one to two weeks off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe instruction to take it away from meals is not a nicety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tryptophan is an amino acid, and it uses the same transporter as several other amino acids to cross the barrier between the blood and the brain. Taken in the middle of a protein-rich meal, it ends up competing with them and no longer gets through. Two hours after dinner, the way is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30 to 60 minute window before bed corresponds to the time melatonin needs to be absorbed and take effect. Taking it as you get into bed delays the effect by just as much. Conversely, taking it far too early can send you to sleep in front of the television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not drive or operate machinery after taking this capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer says so, and rightly: melatonin causes drowsiness, which is precisely what it is there for. Residual drowsiness on waking is possible in some people; if it happens, bring the time of intake forward rather than reducing the dose, as the capsule cannot be split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one to two week break after six to eight weeks of use is good practice, and above all it has the merit of forcing you to check whether the product is still of any use to you. Avoid caffeine in the six hours beforehand: it is probably the most effective lever on this whole page, and it is free. A dark, cool bedroom does the rest. For a different approach to the same subject, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gaba\"\u003eGABA\u003c\/a\u003e section is built on another molecule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is ZMA Plus for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at an adult who takes a long time to fall asleep, who is dealing with jet lag, or whose training schedule disrupts their sleep pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is strictly contraindicated for anyone on antidepressant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the known interaction between L-tryptophan and those medicines. The manufacturer prints this in capitals on the packaging, and it is the most important warning attached to this product. It is also not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for children and adolescents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe French national agency for food safety also recommends caution with melatonin\u003c\/strong\u003e for people with inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, epilepsy or asthma, as well as for those on any drug treatment. In all these cases, the question should be put to a doctor before buying. Never combine this capsule with another source of melatonin or tryptophan: the doses add up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule shell is made of \u003cstrong\u003egelatine\u003c\/strong\u003e: the product is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Melatonin reduces the time taken to fall asleep — it does not extend the night and it does not prevent waking during it. It does not treat chronic insomnia: if you have not been sleeping for months, it is a doctor you need to see, not a supplement. And ZMA does not build muscle: zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels, which means avoiding a drop caused by a deficiency, not raising a level that is already normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZMA Plus or melatonin on its own?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common question in the shop, and the answer depends on exactly what you are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelatonin on its own does one thing and does it well: it reduces the time taken to fall asleep, from 1 mg upwards. It comes in various doses, as sublingual tablets or as drops, often for a modest budget, and it brings nothing else. If your only problem is taking too long to drop off, that is the most direct choice and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e section answers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZMA Plus makes sense when you wanted a ZMA anyway.\u003c\/strong\u003e An athlete already taking zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6 in the evening gains by bringing it all together in one capsule rather than swallowing three. In that case the melatonin comes on top of a routine that is already in place, and the product is fully justified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is neither the answer? If magnesium is your priority. The oxide used here is poorly absorbed, and 200 mg cover only 53 % of the reference value. A dedicated magnesium, in a better form, will give you more. Likewise, if it is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e alone that interests you, a dedicated product costs less and can be taken at any hour, without causing drowsiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much melatonin per capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.9 mg, just under the 2 mg threshold above which melatonin is no longer classed as a food supplement in France. That is almost double the 1 mg threshold that gives entitlement to the claim about reducing the time taken to fall asleep, and it is a straightforward dose for this type of product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy take it away from meals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the tryptophan. This amino acid uses the same transporter as other amino acids to reach the brain; taken during a protein meal, it ends up competing with them. The manufacturer therefore asks for it to be taken on an empty stomach or at least two hours after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken with an antidepressant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a strict contraindication printed on the packaging, linked to the interaction between L-tryptophan and those treatments. If you are on antidepressant treatment, do not take this product and talk to your doctor about your sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cause drowsiness the next morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is possible in some people, and the manufacturer flags it. If it happens to you, bring the time of intake forward rather than trying to cut the capsule, which cannot be split. Do not drive or operate machinery after the evening dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs magnesium in oxide form a good choice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the least well absorbed form on the market and the most likely to have a laxative effect. It is acceptable here because magnesium is not the formula's main active. If your goal is a magnesium intake, choose a dedicated product in bisglycinate or citrate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product increase testosterone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The authorised claim for zinc is that it contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. Maintaining is not increasing: zinc prevents a drop caused by an insufficient intake, it does not raise a level that is already normal in someone who is not short of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken every night without a break?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer provides for 6 to 8 week courses followed by one to two weeks off. Beyond that, and especially if the difficulty falling asleep persists after several courses, the right move is not to carry on indefinitely but to speak to a doctor about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy ZMA Plus by IO Genix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the first question we ask about this product concerns current medication: the contraindication with antidepressants is real and many customers are unaware of it. The second concerns the afternoon coffee, which accounts for a good deal of insomnia. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection, and B vitamin intakes in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160618860871,"sku":"8435483523883","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-ZMA-Plus-Melatonine-Tryptophane-Sommeil-Optimal-carre.png?v=1788602176"},{"product_id":"io-genix-zma-b6","title":"IO Genix ZMA B6","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix ZMA B6?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZMA is the generic name of a combination that has become a standard in sports nutrition: \u003cstrong\u003ezinc, magnesium and vitamin B6\u003c\/strong\u003e, taken once in the evening. This version from IO Genix fits into one capsule a day, in a bottle of 60, i.e. two months' worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forms chosen are \u003cstrong\u003ezinc picolinate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium citrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, two common and well-tolerated salts, completed by vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxine hydrochloride. The ingredients list is short: those three actives, magnesium stearate as an anti-caking agent, and a gelatine capsule coloured with titanium dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last point is worth reading before you buy: \u003cstrong\u003eas the shell is gelatine, the product is not suitable for vegetarians.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is information few product pages give, and it is decisive for some buyers. The rest of the Spanish range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm provided\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc picolinate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyridoxine hydrochloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther components: anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), capsule (gelatine, colour: titanium dioxide). Negligible energy value, less than 1 kcal per capsule. NRV within the meaning of Regulation 1169\/2011: 375 mg for magnesium, 10 mg for zinc, 1.4 mg for vitamin B6. Pack size: 60 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet us start with what sets this formula apart from conventional ZMAs, because that is the point that counts at the moment of buying. \u003cstrong\u003eMost ZMAs on the market are taken as three capsules and provide roughly 30 mg of zinc, 450 mg of magnesium and 10 mg of B6.\u003c\/strong\u003e Here, everything fits into one capsule, with doses divided by two to three. That is not a flaw: it is a choice, and it has its advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first: \u003cstrong\u003e15 mg of zinc stays below the safety benchmark of 25 mg a day\u003c\/strong\u003e set by EFSA, which is not the case for a ZMA at 30 mg taken continuously. The second: \u003cstrong\u003e150 mg of magnesium stays well below the 250 mg a day\u003c\/strong\u003e that EFSA takes as the limit for magnesium provided by supplements. This formula is therefore easier to stack with the rest of what you take, and simpler to keep up over time. One capsule instead of three also means one pill fewer to swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn what these three nutrients do, the authorised wordings are precise. \u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal muscle function, to electrolyte balance and to normal psychological function.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, to normal protein synthesis, to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, and to the regulation of hormonal activity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne nuance to keep in mind: the testosterone wording speaks of \u003cem\u003emaintenance of normal levels\u003c\/em\u003e. That concerns someone whose zinc intake is insufficient, not someone whose status is already fine. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e sections let you compare the doses product by product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take ZMA B6?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e one hour before bed, on an empty stomach or at least two hours after the last meal. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 8 to 12 weeks followed by a 2-week break, or continuous use according to your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “two hours after the meal” is not an affectation. Dietary calcium — dairy products above all — competes directly with zinc for intestinal absorption. A ZMA swallowed with a bowl of fromage blanc loses part of its point. For the same reason the manufacturer advises avoiding coffee and tea in the two hours before the serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo precautions on combining, and they matter. \u003cstrong\u003eLeave at least two hours\u003c\/strong\u003e between this and any calcium or \u003cstrong\u003eiron\u003c\/strong\u003e. And if you are on a course of antibiotics — tetracyclines, quinolones — be aware that these minerals can reduce their absorption: the manufacturer mentions it, and it is a question for your pharmacist rather than for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf taking it on an empty stomach makes you feel sick, which does happen with zinc, take the capsule during a light meal. You will lose a little on absorption, and you will see the course through — which matters more over twelve weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this ZMA for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at active adults, and it suits three situations in particular: a prolonged calorie deficit, heavy sweating in training, or simply the wish to cover three micronutrients in one go in the evening. The one-capsule format makes it far easier to keep up than a three-capsule ZMA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for vegetarians or vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e: the capsule is gelatine. Nor is it suitable for \u003cstrong\u003epregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, or for \u003cstrong\u003echildren and adolescents\u003c\/strong\u003e — those are the statements carried by the manufacturer. In case of \u003cstrong\u003ekidney or liver disease\u003c\/strong\u003e, or any ongoing medical treatment, consult a doctor before use. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, EGG, MILK, FISH and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is less suitable if you are after the doses of a conventional ZMA. At 15 mg of zinc and 150 mg of magnesium, this formula is deliberately measured: if what you need is a magnesium load, you will have to top up elsewhere, and the manufacturer provides for only one capsule a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a sleeping pill\u003c\/strong\u003e: ZMA's reputation as a sleep aid is a stubborn one, but no claim of that kind is authorised, and “contributing to the normal functioning of the nervous system” does not mean sending you to sleep. If your problem is falling asleep, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e section answers the question better, and a doctor better still if the trouble settles in. Nor is it a hormonal booster: zinc helps maintain a normal level in someone who is short of it, it does not raise it in someone who is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZMA, or magnesium and zinc separately?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real trade-off, and it comes down to a problem the ZMA format cannot solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc and magnesium compete for intestinal absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bringing them together in a single capsule is convenient, but it amounts to sending them to the same transporters at the same moment. Taking a magnesium in the morning and a zinc in the evening removes the problem, and lets you choose the form of each into the bargain — a magnesium bisglycinate if your digestion is delicate, for instance, rather than a citrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e wins on everything else, and that is no small matter. One product instead of two, one serving instead of two, one price instead of two. With a supplement taken every evening for three months, simplicity is the first factor in success: the best protocol is the one you actually follow. This one-capsule version takes that logic further than most of its competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advice we give most often: start with the ZMA. If after two months you want to fine-tune — more magnesium, another form, splitting the dose — you will know why, and you can then move to separate products. Just check that your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e does not already contain zinc, otherwise you would be doubling up without knowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a single capsule when most ZMAs call for three?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the doses are more measured: 15 mg of zinc and 150 mg of magnesium, against roughly 30 mg and 450 mg in a conventional three-capsule formula. It is a choice with two concrete advantages: staying below EFSA's safety benchmarks, and having only one capsule to swallow each evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really have to be taken on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer advises it, on an empty stomach or two hours after the last meal, to avoid dietary calcium competing with zinc absorption. In practice, if 15 mg of zinc on an empty stomach makes you feel sick, take the capsule during a light meal: you will lose a little, and you will see the course through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes ZMA help you sleep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sleep claim is authorised for these three nutrients, and we will not make one. Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, which is not the same thing. The evening serving is explained by absorption precautions, not by a demonstrated sedative effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is gelatine, of animal origin, and contains a colour, titanium dioxide. If you are after a formula in a vegetable capsule, several products in our zinc and magnesium sections offer one, to be taken separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo months, at one capsule a day for 60 capsules. That corresponds almost exactly to the 8 to 12 week course advised by the manufacturer, followed by a two-week break. Allow a bottle and a half to reach the top end of that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with other supplements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you space them out. Calcium and iron should be taken at least two hours apart, and the manufacturer notes that these minerals can reduce the absorption of certain antibiotics. Above all, check that you are not stacking two sources of zinc: beyond 25 mg a day on a lasting basis, the surplus serves no purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy magnesium citrate rather than a bisglycinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrate is a well-absorbed salt, cheaper than bisglycinate, with a laxative effect on transit that some people want and others put up with. Bisglycinate is the best tolerated on the shelf, but it weighs more for the same amount of elemental magnesium — hard to fit into a single capsule. That is the trade-off this format accepts. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e section rounds out this intake if B6 is your main concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix ZMA B6?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. Two months of use in a single bottle is one of the best dose-to-duration ratios on the shelf in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Vendargues counter, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product where we take the time to compare labels out loud: between a three-capsule ZMA and this one with a single capsule, the difference in dosage is real, and the right choice depends entirely on what you are already taking. The rest of the minerals can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160620368199,"sku":"8435483523876","price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-ZMA-B6-Recuperation-Sommeil-Complexe-Hormonal-carre.png?v=1788602176"},{"product_id":"io-genix-hmb-1000","title":"IO Genix HMB 1000 mg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix HMB 1000 mg?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix HMB 1000 mg is a single-ingredient supplement in capsule form. \u003cstrong\u003eEach capsule provides 1,000 mg of HMB, and the daily dose of three capsules provides 3 g.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 90 capsules, which is exactly 30 days' worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMB, or beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, is not an amino acid but a metabolite: it is what the body makes from leucine, one of the three branched-chain amino acids. Around 5% of the leucine you consume is converted into HMB, which means you would have to swallow a considerable quantity of leucine to reach 3 g of HMB from food alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat arithmetic constraint is what explains the existence of this product. An HMB supplement delivers the metabolite directly, at the intended dose, without going through the conversion. The rest of the Spanish range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the amino acids it derives from in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eBCAA\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a serving of HMB contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 3 capsules (daily dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 1 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enegligible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGelatine capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-caking agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMagnesium stearate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrient reference value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eNot established for HMB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e90 capsules, i.e. 30 days at three capsules a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 g a day is the reference dose for this molecule, and the format matches it exactly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three capsules, thirty days, one bottle: there is nothing to work out and nothing to split by hand. That is a consistency you do not always find on this aisle, where plenty of bottles run out after eighteen days at the stated dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule contains nothing beyond the HMB and an anti-caking agent. The manufacturer specifies that the molecule is in its \u003cstrong\u003efree form, known as the acid form\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than as a calcium salt. That piece of compositional information is useful to anyone comparing two products; we pass it on as it stands, without drawing from it any efficacy argument that nothing would support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn regulatory terms the position is clear-cut: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for HMB.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for muscle mass, not for recovery, not for preserving muscle during a deficit. The role of HMB as a metabolite of leucine is a fact of biochemistry; what supplementation produces in a trained adult is another question, and reported results vary considerably depending on the population studied. So we describe the molecule and its dosage, without any promise attached to a figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, one point the manufacturer flags and that matters: \u003cstrong\u003ethis product may duplicate another supplement containing HMB or leucine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of amino acid formulas already contain some. Read your labels before stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB), coating agent (\u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e), anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate). No added sugar, no sweetener, no preservative, no colouring, no lactose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take HMB 1000 mg?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 capsules a day, i.e. 3 g of HMB. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water with each serving. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e split into two servings, one of them around training. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e every day, rest days included. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 8 to 12 weeks, with an optional two-week break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne clarification is needed, because the manufacturer's documentation offers two different splits.\u003c\/strong\u003e One puts two capsules in the morning and one after training; the other one capsule before the session and two after. The total is the same either way: 3 g a day. We go with the version that is easiest to stick to — two capsules in the morning, one after the session — because over twelve weeks it is consistency that decides the outcome, not the detail of the split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the capsules with a large glass of water, preferably with a meal. The manufacturer also recommends \u003cstrong\u003eleaving about two hours between an HMB serving and a creatine serving\u003c\/strong\u003e. That instruction is easy to follow in practice: creatine sits happily in the evening, HMB in the morning and around the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRest days count as much as any other. As with most background supplements, the point is not to prime a session but to maintain a steady intake. Skipping weekends means lengthening the course without realising it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer puts the course at between 8 and 12 weeks, with an optional two-week break. Since one bottle covers thirty days, reckon on three bottles for a full course. This product logically sits alongside an adequate protein intake: it replaces neither a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e nor essential amino acids, it comes after them. Anyone looking for strength first will do better to look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e, whose regulatory dossier is on an altogether firmer footing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is HMB for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at an adult in regular physical training, and more precisely at two points in a training journey: a phase of prolonged calorie deficit, where the aim is to preserve lean mass, and a return after a long lay-off. Those are the two situations in which it is most often recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans: the capsules are made of gelatine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nor is it suitable for children or adolescents, whom the manufacturer explicitly excludes, or for \u003cstrong\u003epregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne contraindication deserves careful reading: \u003cstrong\u003ein cases of liver or kidney disease, the manufacturer asks that you consult a doctor before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a serious precaution and not a stock phrase, on a molecule taken at 3 g a day for several weeks. The same goes for anyone on medical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product may contain traces of gluten, eggs, milk, fish and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is not a product with a noticeable effect, you will feel nothing when you take it, and that is normal. It is not a fat burner, not a stimulant, and it does not build mass on its own. Above all, \u003cstrong\u003eit in no way makes up for an insufficient protein intake\u003c\/strong\u003e: if your diet does not meet your protein needs, that is where to act first, and no capsule will let you off doing so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHMB or EAA — which comes first?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth touch on the same subject — amino acids and muscle — but they do not answer the same need, and the order matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e provide the nine essential amino acids, that is, the ones the body cannot make itself. They fill a genuine gap when protein intake is low, during fasted training, or in people whose diet contains little animal protein. If your daily protein total is inadequate, that is where to start — or more simply with a protein powder, which is cheaper per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMB only makes sense after that. It fills no nutritional gap: it is a metabolite, not an essential nutrient, and it is only of interest to someone whose diet is already sound. Taking it while eating 80 g of protein a day at 85 kg is putting a second coat of paint on a wall that has had no first coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a cutting phase, it logically complements a strategy built first on protein and a controlled calorie deficit — not on the capsules in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e aisle. When bulking, it is the calorie total that decides, as our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gain\u003c\/a\u003e aisle sets out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree, i.e. 3 g of HMB, split into two servings. The 90-capsule bottle therefore covers exactly thirty days. Do not exceed this daily dose, and take account of any HMB present in your other supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take it on rest days?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. HMB is not a session product but a background supplement, whose value rests on a steady intake over several weeks. On days without training, simply spread the three capsules across the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy leave a gap before creatine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends an interval of about two hours between the two. In practice this poses no difficulty: creatine sits happily in the evening and HMB in the morning and around the session. There is no incompatibility, merely an instruction to space them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is made of gelatine, which is of animal origin. That is a common limitation across this range, and there is no plant-based version of this particular reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken with BCAAs or EAAs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but check your labels. The manufacturer explicitly flags a risk of duplication with other supplements containing HMB or leucine. Plenty of amino acid formulas contain some, and stacking will bring you nothing extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before you can judge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer puts the course at between 8 and 12 weeks. That is also the order of magnitude on which a supplement of this kind is judged: nothing is settled in three weeks. Reckon on three bottles to see a full course through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes HMB build muscle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo claim of that kind is authorised in Europe for HMB, and we are not going to write one. It is a metabolite of leucine, whose value depends entirely on the context: diet, training, phase of the programme. It builds nothing on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix HMB 1000 mg?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 90-capsule bottle 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 never sell first: the question always comes before the purchase, and it is a simple one — how much protein do you eat a day? For as long as the answer is vague, this bottle can wait. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160621744455,"sku":"8435569333115","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-HMB-1000mg-carre.png?v=1788605580"},{"product_id":"io-genix-vitamin-c1000","title":"IO Genix Vitamin C1000","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Vitamin C1000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Vitamin C1000 is a vitamin C in capsule form, with no flavouring, no sugar and no effervescence. \u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule supplies 1,000 mg of L-ascorbic acid, or 1,250% of the nutrient reference value.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 90 capsules: three months at one a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-ascorbic acid is vitamin C itself, in its simplest form. There is nothing else active in the capsule — no added bioflavonoids, no acerola, no buffered form. It is a single-ingredient product, and that is why it fits into one daily serving where an effervescent vitamin C tablet calls for a glass, some water and two minutes of waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis format has a practical consequence we see on the shop floor every day: \u003cstrong\u003ea capsule goes in a gym bag, an effervescent tube does not.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a daily serving taken all year round, that is the single criterion that makes the biggest difference to consistency. The rest of the Spanish range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Vitamin C1000 capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,250%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e90 capsules, i.e. three months at one capsule a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 mg is a high dose, and it is worth knowing what that actually means.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C absorption is not proportional to the dose: it is very good up to around 200 mg, then falls off markedly as the amount rises. At 1,000 mg, an appreciable share of the dose is not absorbed and leaves in the urine. That is not a flaw in the product, it is the physiology of this vitamin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo why go up to 1,000 mg? Because certain European claims are conditional on a specific additional intake. In particular, the one that matters most to athletes: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise\u003c\/strong\u003e, a claim whose condition is an additional intake of 200 mg a day on top of the recommended daily intake. A 1,000 mg dose meets that condition beyond any argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other authorised claims for vitamin C are numerous and cover most of what can be said about it: \u003cstrong\u003eit contributes to the normal function of the immune system\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones, cartilage, skin, teeth, gums and blood vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto normal energy-yielding metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the normal functioning of the nervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the protection of cells from oxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eto the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eit increases iron absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat last line is the most underrated of the set, and it is the one with the most immediate practical use. Vitamin C improves the absorption of non-haem iron, meaning the iron in plant foods — lentils, spinach, pulses. Taken with the same meal, it genuinely changes what that meal delivers. If iron is your concern, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fer\"\u003eiron\u003c\/a\u003e section is worth reading alongside this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on the capsule itself: it is made of \u003cstrong\u003egelatine\u003c\/strong\u003e, which rules this product out for vegetarian and vegan diets. It is a piece of information few product pages put forward, and it nonetheless rules out a share of buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredient list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide). Capsule shell: \u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e and colouring. No added sugar, no sweetener, no preservative and no flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOY depending on manufacturing conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you take Vitamin C1000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning, before or during breakfast; for athletes, an hour before the session. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a three-month course, repeatable, or continuous use as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne detail the manufacturer gives and that is rarely followed: avoid taking the capsule at the same time as coffee or tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tannins in those drinks reduce absorption. An hour's gap settles the matter, and in practice that means taking the vitamin C at the very start of breakfast rather than with the last mouthful of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your stomach reacts badly — it can at this dose, ascorbic acid is an acid — take the capsule in the middle of a meal rather than on an empty stomach. The discomfort almost always disappears. Keep yourself properly hydrated across the day as well: that is what helps clear the excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould the dose be split? On paper, two 500 mg servings would be better absorbed than one of 1,000 mg. In practice, the product comes as 1,000 mg capsules and it is not designed to be opened. Take it in one go, and take the view that the dose compensates for the loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C combines without redundancy with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e — for which it is the synthesis cofactor — or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-e\"\u003evitamin E\u003c\/a\u003e, with which it works in a complementary way on the antioxidant side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Vitamin C1000 for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits an adult looking for a simple daily intake, particularly at the start of autumn, during a period of hard training, or when the intake of fresh fruit and vegetables is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree contraindications appear explicitly on the packaging and deserve to be read before buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e The product is not recommended for people prone to \u003cstrong\u003ekidney stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether calcium oxalate or uric stones. It is not recommended in cases of \u003cstrong\u003eiron metabolism disorder\u003c\/strong\u003e — haemochromatosis, thalassaemia — since vitamin C does precisely that, increase iron absorption. And medical advice is required in the case of \u003cstrong\u003eanticoagulant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the capsule is made of gelatine, the product is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans. People with allergies must take account of the possible traces mentioned above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat not to expect from it, and this is the point on which we most often disagree with what customers have read elsewhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin C does not cure a cold and does not stop you catching one. No claim of that kind exists in Europe, and the available data does not support it. What it does is contribute to the normal function of the immune system — which is not the same thing. Nor does it make up for a diet low in plant foods: a kiwi, an orange and a red pepper over the course of a day already supply well over the reference value. This supplement makes sense when that base is missing, not in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDo you need 1,000 mg of vitamin C, or is a more modest dose enough?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real question, and it deserves an honest answer rather than a sales pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo simply cover an adult's daily needs, 80 mg is enough: that is the nutrient reference value, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e covers it without difficulty, supplying a good fifteen other nutrients along the way. If your aim is a general safety net, that is the cheaper and more sensible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1,000 mg in this capsule answers a different need.\u003c\/strong\u003e They are relevant for an athlete stringing together intense sessions, because the immune claim tied to intense physical exercise assumes an additional intake of 200 mg a day — a dose a multivitamin never reaches. They are relevant too for anyone wanting to support iron absorption at a plant-based meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is the multivitamin the better choice? As soon as your concern is not specifically vitamin C. If you do not know what is missing, a broad base is worth more than a high-dose single nutrient. And if your subject is oxidative stress rather than immunity, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/coq-10\"\u003ecoenzyme Q10\u003c\/a\u003e section offers a different approach, on complementary cellular targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the body really absorb 1,000 mg of vitamin C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not all of it. Absorption is very good up to around 200 mg then falls off markedly; at 1,000 mg, a large share leaves in the urine. The high dose offsets that diminishing return and makes it possible to meet the intake conditions of certain European claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this vitamin C protect against colds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and no claim of that kind is authorised in Europe. What is authorised is that it contributes to the normal function of the immune system, including during and after intense physical exercise. Contributing to normal function is not preventing an infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken with coffee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends leaving an hour between the two: the tannins in coffee and tea reduce absorption. In practice, take the capsule at the very start of breakfast, before the coffee, rather than at the end. It is a small thing, but it costs nothing to apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is gelatine, of animal origin. The ascorbic acid itself poses no problem, but the capsule holding it does. There is no plant-based version of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there any risk in taking it every day all year round?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is water-soluble and the excess is eliminated, which gives it a comfortable safety margin. The main complaint reported at this dose is digestive: bloating or intestinal discomfort. People prone to kidney stones should, however, steer clear; the warning appears on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken with an iron-rich meal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is in fact its most concrete use. Vitamin C increases the absorption of non-haem iron, the kind in lentils, spinach and pulses. Taken with the same meal, it improves what that meal delivers. Conversely, it is not recommended in cases of haemochromatosis or thalassaemia, for that exact reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 capsules at one a day: three months. That matches the course recommended by the manufacturer exactly, and covers the autumn-winter period from a single bottle if you start in October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Vitamin C1000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 90-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is a product that mainly moves from September onwards, and the question we always ask is the one about kidney stones: it is the one contraindication customers almost always overlook. The rest of our vitamins can be browsed in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160623350087,"sku":"8435569301077","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Vitamin-C1000-Antioxydant-Protection-Immunitaire-carre.png?v=1788601955"},{"product_id":"nutriting-nupower-multivitamines-antioxydant-premium","title":"Nutriting nuPower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Nutriting nuPower?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriting nuPower is a French multivitamin complex in tablet form. The daily dose is four tablets, and it brings together \u003cstrong\u003etwelve vitamins, four minerals and six antioxidant actives\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nutriting is a French brand founded in 2012, known for publishing detailed formulas rather than proprietary blends — and on that count, it keeps its word here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the product apart has less to do with the vitamins than with what comes alongside them. Next to the standard foundation you will find \u003cstrong\u003e200 mg of N-acetyl-cysteine, 100 mg of R-alpha-lipoic acid, 100 mg of green tea extract, 50 mg of quercetin, 30 mg of coenzyme Q10 and 5 mg of lutein\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those six are practically never found in a supermarket multivitamin, and that is what explains the price gap with a high-street pharmacy product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forms chosen deserve a mention: vitamin B6 as pyridoxal-5-phosphate, vitamin B9 as L-methylfolate, vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, vitamin C as Quali-C®. These are active or patented forms, more expensive than their standard equivalents. The product is free from gluten, GMOs, titanium dioxide, colourings and animal gelatine. It joins our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do four nuPower tablets contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 4 tablets (daily dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-carotene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B1 (thiamine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e164%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B2 (riboflavin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B3 (niacin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B8 (biotin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B9 (L-methylfolate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (Quali-C®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural vitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium (yeast)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN-acetyl-cysteine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-alpha-lipoic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen tea extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuercetin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLutein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo caveats, in the name of transparency. First, \u003cstrong\u003ethe number of tablets per box is not disclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e in the data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot work out exactly how long a box lasts. Second, the nutrition table describes magnesium and zinc as citrates, whereas the ingredients list mentions magnesium carbonate and zinc gluconate. The quantities themselves are not in question; we are flagging the discrepancy rather than settling it on the brand's behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wording permitted under European regulations applies to this foundation, and there is plenty of it: \u003cstrong\u003evitamins B2, B3, B6, B9, B12, vitamin C and magnesium contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003evitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, vitamin C, magnesium and iodine contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003evitamins C and E, zinc and selenium contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003evitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal muscle function\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003ezinc contributes to normal protein synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e. No claim, on the other hand, is authorised in Europe for N-acetyl-cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, quercetin, coenzyme Q10 or lutein. They are there for the formulation, not for a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you take nuPower?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 tablets a day. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with meals, ideally 2 in the morning and 2 at midday; taking all 4 at once during a main meal is still fine if that makes life easier. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one or two servings a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 2 to 3-month course for a baseline effect, and it can be used all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical points. Taking it \u003cstrong\u003ewith a meal\u003c\/strong\u003e genuinely matters: vitamins A, D and E are fat-soluble, and the meal provides the fats that support their absorption. And \u003cstrong\u003eavoid taking it in the evening\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is not superstition: the B-vitamin complex and the green tea extract have no place just before bed for anyone who is sensitive to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you train, keep taking it on rest days too. A multivitamin works through consistency, not through peaks — four tablets on session day and nothing for the rest of the week makes no sense at all. Lastly, do not stack it with other supplements delivering the same nutrients: between nuPower, a separate magnesium and a winter vitamin D, the total adds up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is nuPower right for, and who is it not right for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at adults who want a broad micronutrient foundation in a single product, rather than stacking up five different tubs. Heavy training blocks, periods of passing fatigue or an irregular diet are the most common cases we see over the counter. The formula also suits anyone looking for active forms — methylfolate, methylcobalamin, pyridoxal-5-phosphate — rather than the standard ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several cases where it is not suitable. The product is \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emust not be used under the age of 18\u003c\/strong\u003e. Medical advice is required \u003cstrong\u003ein the case of heart conditions or anticoagulant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 it contains. People with diabetes should ask their doctor for advice before use. And if you are on any form of medication, the question needs asking before you buy, not after. The product may contain traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, SOYA and MILK\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on manufacturing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: a multivitamin does not fix an unbalanced diet, it fills gaps. It will not make you lose weight, it will not build muscle, and it replaces no blood test. If you have been feeling tired for months, the right course of action is testing prescribed by your doctor — not a supplement bought blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003enuPower or vitamins bought separately?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real trade-off, and the answer depends above all on how much you know about your own needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying separately\u003c\/strong\u003e remains the better choice when you have an identified shortfall. If a blood test shows low vitamin D, you need a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e dosed accordingly: nuPower's 5 µg covers 100% of the NRV, which is maintenance, not correction. The same logic applies to magnesium, whose 125 mg covers 33% of the NRV — well below what the dedicated products in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e range offer. Buying separately also lets you choose your forms and pay less per milligram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enuPower\u003c\/strong\u003e wins on coverage and on sticking with it. Twenty-two nutrients in a single serving, including six actives — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nac\"\u003eNAC\u003c\/a\u003e, alpha-lipoic acid, green tea, quercetin, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/coq-10\"\u003ecoenzyme Q10\u003c\/a\u003e and lutein — that you would otherwise have to buy as that many separate tubs. Do the maths: add up the price of a basic multivitamin, a NAC and a CoQ10, and the gap closes quickly. Not to mention that a single product taken at breakfast is something you can keep up over time, where five tubs end up at the back of a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many tablets should you take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour, which is the full daily dose the values in the table are based on. Cutting down to two tablets mechanically halves every intake: that is not a harmless half-measure, it is a different formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a box last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot say: the number of tablets per pack does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer. We would rather flag that than put forward an estimate. At four tablets a day, do the maths as soon as the box arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken in the evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is not recommended. The manufacturer advises taking it in the morning and at midday, not least because the formula contains a green tea extract and a B-vitamin complex. In sensitive people, a late serving can make it harder to fall asleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the NAC and alpha-lipoic acid in the formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN-acetyl-cysteine is a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative, present here at 200 mg. R-alpha-lipoic acid is a sulphur compound the body produces naturally, dosed at 100 mg. No health claim is authorised in Europe for either one: we describe them, we do not attribute any effect to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula contains no animal gelatine and the tablet coating is made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The manufacturer does not, however, explicitly claim vegetarian or vegan certification in the data available to us, and we will not write it on their behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with another supplement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you add things up. Vitamin C is already at 150% of the NRV and zinc at 150%: adding a product from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e range would push you high with no extra benefit. Check the totals before you stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is vitamin B9 in methylfolate form?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is the form the body can use directly, unlike folic acid, which has to be converted. It is a more expensive formulation choice, consistent with the other active forms chosen for this product — pyridoxal-5-phosphate for B6, methylcobalamin for B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Nutriting nuPower?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. Nutriting remains a brand we often recommend: the formulas are set out in full, which makes it possible to compare honestly with something else — an impossible exercise with proprietary blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we are always happy to take the time to compare a label with what you are already taking: that is often where you discover three duplicates and one gap. The rest of the range can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutriting\"\u003eNutriting\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NUTRITING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160624890183,"sku":"3760224950037","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Nutriting-nuPower-Multivitamines-Antioxydant-Complexe-Premium-carre.png?v=1788603020"},{"product_id":"himalaya-liv-52","title":"Himalaya Liv.52","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Himalaya Liv.52?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHimalaya \u003cstrong\u003eLiv.52\u003c\/strong\u003e is a food supplement in tablet form, sold in bottles of 100. Its formula combines six plants from the Ayurvedic tradition with a traditional mineral preparation. Himalaya states that the formula has been on the market since 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne point has to be made at the outset, because it governs everything else on this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e In India, Liv.52 is registered as an Ayurvedic medicine and carries the corresponding indications. In France and in the European Union, it is placed on the market as a \u003cem\u003efood supplement\u003c\/em\u003e. These are two different regulatory statuses, with two different levels of evidence and two different communication regimes. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Indian indications do not transfer here\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we will not be repeating them. So you will find on this page no promise of any effect on the liver, on digestion or on elimination: we describe a composition, a method of use and a set of precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the brand's range is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/himalaya\"\u003eHimalaya\u003c\/a\u003e collection, alongside our other plant-based supplements such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003eturmeric\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ashwagandha\"\u003eashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Liv.52 tablet contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the list of declared active components, with their botanical name and, where one exists, their traditional Ayurvedic name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eDeclared composition of Himalaya Liv.52\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBotanical name or nature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTraditional name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAmount per tablet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChicory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKasani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCaper bush\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapparis spinosa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHimsra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlack nightshade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolanum nigrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eArjuna\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminalia arjuna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArjuna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYarrow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTamarisk\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamarix gallica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMandur bhasma\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional mineral preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMandur bhasma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last column is the most important thing on this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e No amount per tablet is disclosed to us, for any of the seven components. We therefore cannot give you a dosage in milligrams, a standardisation percentage or a degree of standardisation, and we refuse to write those words while the figures are not on the table. A formula whose dosages are not published cannot be compared with another on any serious basis: that is a fact, and you need to know it before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe declared excipients are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and talc. The tablet may contain traces of gluten depending on manufacturing conditions. This product provides no vitamin or mineral declared with a nutrient reference value: that is why this page carries no conventional nutrition table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Liv.52?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 tablets per intake, for an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume of liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e: a large glass of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e: with meals, morning and evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 intakes a day, so 4 tablets a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: the stated duration is a period of 6 to 8 weeks, repeatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4 tablets a day, a bottle of 100 tablets covers 25 days. So allow two bottles to see out a six-week period, and a little more for eight. Do not exceed the stated dose: with a product whose unit dosages are not published, increasing your intake on your own initiative makes no sense at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Liv.52 not suitable for, and why refer you to a doctor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and it must not be used in case of a known allergy to any of its components. It is not intended for children. Given the possible traces of gluten, the formula is not suitable for people with coeliac disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe decisive point lies elsewhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are looking for this product because a blood test has worried you, because a doctor has picked something up about your liver, or because you have symptoms, \u003cstrong\u003ethis food supplement is not the answer and this page cannot help you\u003c\/strong\u003e. A liver disorder is diagnosed and monitored medically. Taking a supplement instead of seeing a doctor means delaying a diagnosis — and that is the only real risk we have to tell you about here. Go and see your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same instruction applies if you are on any medication whatsoever, or if you have a known condition: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before you start. Interactions between plant extracts and medicines do exist, they are poorly documented for this formula, and that is one more reason to put the question to a professional rather than to an online shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, what you should not expect from it: this product does not offset alcohol consumption, does not “cleanse” anything, and is no substitute for a varied and balanced diet, for a healthy lifestyle, or for medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLiv.52 or a supplement whose effect is authorised in Europe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the honest comparison, and it deserves to be read before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Europe, health claims relating to plants are, for the vast majority of them, \u003cstrong\u003eawaiting evaluation by EFSA\u003c\/strong\u003e: none is authorised for the plants in this formula. That does not mean they have no effect; it means that nobody has the right to assert an effect, in the absence of an evaluated dossier. So we stick to the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a supplement whose effect is established and whose formulation is authorised\u003c\/strong\u003e, choose instead a product whose label carries quantified nutrients with their percentage of the nutrient reference value. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e or an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e falls within that framework: their authorised wordings are set by Regulation 432\/2012, and you know exactly what you are taking and in what amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf it is precisely this Ayurvedic formula you are after\u003c\/strong\u003e, because you know it from elsewhere or by personal choice, here it is, described as it stands, with no promises added. That is a trade-off that belongs to you, and it is better made knowingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Liv52, Liv 52 and Liv.52 refer to the same product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All three spellings point to the same Himalaya reference. The difference is purely a matter of punctuation in the way the name is typed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the dosage in milligrams of each plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not disclosed to us, and we will not invent it. No unit amount appears in the manufacturer data we hold. If that figure is decisive for you, ask Himalaya directly before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five days at the stated dosage of 4 tablets a day. A period of 6 to 8 weeks therefore calls for two bottles, or slightly more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Liv.52 a medicine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not in France. Here it is sold as a food supplement. Its status as an Ayurvedic medicine in India confers no equivalent status in the European Union, and the indications attached to that Indian status do not apply here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Mandur bhasma in the formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a mineral preparation from the Ayurvedic tradition, not a plant extract. Its exact nature and its amount are not disclosed to us. That is a further reason to seek the advice of a healthcare professional if you are on any treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken at the same time as a medicine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat question is not settled on a product page. Put it to your doctor or your pharmacist, who know your treatment. The manufacturer itself asks for professional advice if you are taking medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain gluten or allergens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer flags possible traces of gluten depending on manufacturing conditions. No other allergen is declared in the data available to us. Check the labelling on the bottle you receive, which is what counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken continuously all year round?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated duration is 6 to 8 weeks, repeatable — which is not the same thing as permanent use. If you are considering prolonged use, discuss it with your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Himalaya Liv.52?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiv.52 is available on this page in bottles of 100 tablets, and in our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier. It is a product we would rather talk about before selling: the first question we ask across the counter is whether a doctor has been consulted, and depending on the answer, we sometimes advise against buying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"HIMALAYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160625185095,"sku":"PWB-P32149","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Himalaya-Liv-52-Protection-Hepatique-Detox-Foie-carre.png?v=1788600259"},{"product_id":"io-genix-creatine-monohydrate-force-explosive","title":"IO Genix Creatine Monohydrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Creatine Monohydrate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIO Genix Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a micronised creatine monohydrate powder, available unflavoured and in a Peach version. It is the simplest form there is: a single molecule, with no transport matrix, no added amino acid and no bulking agent. The rest of the range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Micronised\" means a powder ground more finely than a standard monohydrate. It changes neither the molecule nor what it does in the muscle: what it changes is how the powder behaves in a glass, dissolving faster and leaving less sediment. On a product you swallow every day, that detail matters: sediment at the bottom of the glass is creatine you have not drunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tub comes with a scoop calibrated to 3 g and the manufacturer states 100 servings; the net weight does not appear in our labelling data. For the underlying detail — mechanism, dose according to body weight, real-world effect — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 3 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label is worded for a 3 g serving, that is one level scoop. It provides \u003cstrong\u003e3 000 mg of creatine monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e, for 0 g of carbohydrate, 0 g of fat and less than 1 mg of sodium. There is nothing else in the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA point of vocabulary that is worth real money: monohydrate is a hydrated salt. Out of 3 000 mg of powder, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e2 640 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e are creatine proper, the remainder being water of crystallisation. That is the figure printed on the label of our Crealuxe for the same serving, and it holds true for any monohydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree grams a day is the amount on which the claim authorised in the European Union rests: \u003cstrong\u003ecreatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing beyond that is permitted, and we will write nothing beyond that. At one serving a day, the tub covers 100 days; above 80 kg, allow one and a half servings, which is roughly 65 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take IO Genix Creatine Monohydrate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer specifies \u003cstrong\u003e3 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is one scoop, in \u003cstrong\u003e200 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e of water or a carbohydrate drink, \u003cstrong\u003eonce a day\u003c\/strong\u003e. It gives no course duration: continuous use is the most sensible approach, since the body does not develop tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiming is of virtually no importance: creatine works through gradual saturation of the muscle, not through a blood peak. What counts is consistency, \u003cstrong\u003erest days included\u003c\/strong\u003e — taking it three times a week never fully saturates the muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the loading phase, our position does not change: \u003cstrong\u003e20 g a day for five to seven days only brings saturation forward by two to three weeks, without changing the final level or the medium-term result in any way\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the period when digestive discomfort is most likely to appear, and it gets through four times as much product. Starting straight at 3 g is simpler and cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical tips: warm water rather than ice-cold, and a good vigorous shake in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/accessoires\"\u003eshaker\u003c\/a\u003e. Taking it with a meal or with a little \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003emaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e often improves digestive tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this creatine for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at adults doing resistance training or a sport involving short, repeated efforts. As the molecule is obtained by chemical synthesis, it comes from no animal material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label is clear about the exclusions. The manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as for anyone under 18\u003c\/strong\u003e, and flags \u003cstrong\u003epossible traces of gluten (wheat and oats), eggs, milk, fish and soya\u003c\/strong\u003e: that statement rules the product out in cases of coeliac disease or severe allergy. ANSES also advises against supplements intended for athletes for anyone with impaired kidney or liver function, and supplementation raises serum creatinine: mention it to your doctor before a blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: any sensation at all. It is not a stimulant, nothing happens when you take it or during the first week, it is not a long-endurance product, and it does not replace an intake of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e. Any medical question is a matter for your doctor or your pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIO Genix creatine monohydrate or a Creapure® creatine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth contain the same molecule, and at an equal dose nothing shows that a branded creatine produces more strength or more mass. The difference is industrial, not chemical: exactly what the label guarantees is set out on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creapure\"\u003eCreapure\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe useful question is this one: what do we know about the raw material? For this product, our labelling data include \u003cstrong\u003eno stated purity figure, no published batch analysis and no documented synthesis origin\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is precisely the information a label buys you. If you are liable to be tested in competition, choose a product carrying the Creapure® designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your budget has to choose between the label and taking it consistently, take this one: a standard creatine taken every day beats a branded creatine taken every other day. And if monohydrate leaves you bloated despite a well-diluted serving, the issue is not the label but tolerance: look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-hcl\"\u003ecreatine HCL\u003c\/a\u003e, which is more concentrated per gram of powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the scoop 3 g or 5 g?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree grams, levelled off: that is the value used for the labelling and for the count of 100 servings. If you are aiming for 5 g because you weigh more than 85 kg, you need one and a half servings, and the tub will last around 65 days rather than 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Peach version contain sweeteners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecessarily so, since a flavoured powder is not creatine on its own. But our labelling data describe only the unflavoured version, which is limited to micronised creatine monohydrate. We will not publish a composition we have not read: ask us for it before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need a loading phase with this creatine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Loading at 20 g a day only brings saturation forward by about three weeks; the final level and the medium-term results are identical. It quadruples how much product you get through and concentrates the digestive downsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does micronisation actually bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster dissolution and less sediment. It alters neither the molecule, nor the amount absorbed, nor the result in training: no data show that a finer powder makes a creatine more effective. Its benefit is day-to-day convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you mix it with a whey or with cream of rice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Many people add it to their post-workout shake or to a bowl of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creme-de-riz\"\u003ecream of rice\u003c\/a\u003e. It is unaffected by cold or by mixing; what it does not tolerate is prolonged heat and moisture, so do not leave it dissolved for hours and close the tub properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before you notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree to four weeks at 3 g a day, the time it takes to saturate muscle stores. And \"feel\" would be the wrong word: what you will notice, if you train regularly, is one or two extra reps on your heavy sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a vegan diet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe molecule is: chemical synthesis, no animal material, like our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant proteins\u003c\/a\u003e. The reservation concerns the statement about traces of milk and fish, which relates to the production environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Creatine Monohydrate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can order it from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this tub gets compared side by side with the branded products: the calculation that settles it is the shelf price divided by the number of actual servings, bearing in mind that not every brand sets its scoop at 3 g. The full range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEFSA\u003c\/a\u003e for the authorised claims, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eANSES\u003c\/a\u003e for the opinion on food supplements intended for athletes. This information is no substitute for medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Unflavoured","offer_id":51160629313863,"sku":"8435569300827","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peach","offer_id":51160629346631,"sku":"8435569318426","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Creatine-Monohydrate-Force-Explosive-carre.png?v=1788597339"},{"product_id":"io-genix-omega-3-epa-dha","title":"IO Genix Omega 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003efish oil supplement in softgel capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a daily serving of \u003cstrong\u003etwo capsules providing 2,000 mg of fish oil\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12 mg of vitamin E\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bottle covers \u003cstrong\u003e45 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is a month and a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is short: fish oil, vitamin E in the form of d-L-alpha-tocopherol acetate, and a shell made of \u003cstrong\u003egelatine, glycerine and water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the shell is gelatine, \u003cstrong\u003ethe product is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is something few product pages mention, and it rules out a proportion of buyers straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vitamin E is not there by chance: polyunsaturated fatty acids oxidise, and adding a fat-soluble antioxidant to the oil is the usual way of slowing that process inside the capsule. At 12 mg per serving, it also reaches 100% of the nutrient reference value. The product sits in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a two-capsule serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 2-capsule serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which EPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which DHA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack size: 45 servings of 2 capsules. NRV for vitamin E within the meaning of Regulation 1169\/2011: 12 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two “not disclosed” lines deserve a pause, because they are the single most important point on this page. \u003cstrong\u003eThe manufacturer declares 2,000 mg of fish oil but does not publish, in the labelling data available to us, the EPA and DHA contents.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yet those two figures, and those alone, are what makes it possible to compare one omega 3 with another. A fish oil can contain 18% EPA-DHA or 60%: the weight of oil tells you nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direct consequence, and we own it: \u003cstrong\u003ewe cannot use any of the authorised claims for omega 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wording “EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart” assumes an intake of at least 250 mg a day, and “DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision” assumes 250 mg of DHA. With no declared content, those thresholds cannot be verified. We would rather say so than repeat a figure found elsewhere: check the EPA\/DHA statement printed on the bottle you receive, that is what counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we can state without reservation concerns vitamin E: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 100% of the NRV per serving, the regulatory threshold is comfortably cleared. On the published data as it stands, that is the only claim usable on this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last safety marker: EFSA regards \u003cstrong\u003e5 g a day of combined EPA and DHA\u003c\/strong\u003e as an intake that raises no concern in adults. A serving of 2 g of total oil stays well below that, whatever the actual concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take IO Genix Omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a meal, morning or evening, it makes no difference. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e ongoing, as the manufacturer sets no fixed course length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “with a meal” instruction is not optional here, unlike with many supplements. This is an oil and a fat-soluble vitamin: their absorption depends directly on fat being present in the stomach at the same time. Two capsules swallowed on an empty stomach with a glass of water means part of the product goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remedy for fishy repeats, which is the leading reason people give up on this type of product, comes down to two tricks. Take the capsules \u003cstrong\u003ein the middle of the meal\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than at the start, and keep the bottle \u003cstrong\u003esomewhere cool\u003c\/strong\u003e: oil that has been warmed goes rancid, and a rancid capsule announces itself the moment you wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the time of day, the manufacturer does not take a view, and rightly so: omega 3 has no acute effect, only regularity counts. Take it at whichever meal you will reliably remember, which is usually dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne combination precaution to finish: the manufacturer asks you to \u003cstrong\u003eavoid taking it alongside an anticoagulant without medical advice\u003c\/strong\u003e. That question is one for your doctor, never for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this omega 3 right for, and who is it not right for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at people who eat little oily fish — sardine, mackerel, salmon, herring — which is to say most people. Two capsules a day at dinner, one bottle every six weeks: it is an undemanding supplement, and its simplicity is its main selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product \u003cstrong\u003econtains FISH\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, EGG, MILK and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible. The manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erules it out for under-18s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It asks you to consult a healthcare professional \u003cstrong\u003ein case of a clotting disorder, anticoagulant treatment or cardiovascular disease\u003c\/strong\u003e. Store in a dry place, away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, since the capsule is gelatine and the contents are of marine origin. Nor is it suitable if you want to compare EPA and DHA doses precisely: with no published contents, the comparison cannot honestly be made, and that is this product's real limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it. It is neither a cardiovascular treatment nor a performance product. No claim can be made here beyond the vitamin E one, and an omega 3 supplement does not replace two portions of fish a week — it fills a gap, and does nothing more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMarine omega 3 or plant-based omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only real choice in the category, and it turns not on a matter of principle but on a difference between molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fish oil supplies \u003cstrong\u003eEPA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDHA\u003c\/strong\u003e directly, the two fatty acids the European claims relate to. A flaxseed-based plant omega 3, such as the one in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trainedbyjp\"\u003eTrainedByJP\u003c\/a\u003e range, supplies \u003cstrong\u003ealpha-linolenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e, which the body has to convert into EPA and then DHA — a conversion known to be limited. The authorised wording is not the same either: ALA “contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels”, which is a different matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant omega 3 is the better choice, and the only possible one, if you are vegan, allergic to fish, or if the marine aftertaste has made you give up in the past. That is reason enough: a product taken every day beats a better-designed product that stays in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish oil keeps the advantage on direct EPA and DHA intake. That said, on this particular product those contents are not published: if your aim is to reach the 250 mg a day that unlocks the claims, choose a product in the category that states its figures. To round things off in winter, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e section answers a neighbouring and far better documented need; and if it is the antioxidant side that interests you, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-e\"\u003evitamin E\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/coq-10\"\u003eCoQ-10\u003c\/a\u003e sections offer dedicated formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much EPA and DHA are in one serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish these contents in the labelling data available to us. We will not invent them: they are, however, the only figures that allow two omega 3 products to be compared, since the weight of fish oil carries no informative value on its own. Check the statement on the bottle you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it have to be taken with a meal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is an oil and a fat-soluble vitamin. Their absorption depends on fat being present in the digestive tract at the same time. Two capsules on an empty stomach with a glass of water means part of the product is lost — and it is a very common mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you avoid fishy repeats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo habits are enough in most cases: swallow the capsules in the middle of the meal rather than at the start, and keep the bottle somewhere cool. Oil that has been warmed goes rancid, and a rancid capsule announces itself immediately. If the problem persists, a plant-based omega 3 will settle the matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty-five days, at two capsules a day, that is 45 servings. The manufacturer sets no fixed course length and recommends ongoing use: with this type of nutrient, it is regularity over several months that counts, not an intensive three-week stint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, on two counts. The shell is gelatine of animal origin, and the contents are a fish oil. A vegetarian or vegan should turn to a plant-based omega 3, bearing in mind that it supplies ALA rather than EPA and DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken alongside anticoagulant treatment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot without medical advice: that is the precaution explicitly stated by the manufacturer, which also covers clotting disorders and cardiovascular disease. This question is one for your doctor or your pharmacist, the only people who know your medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the vitamin E doing in the formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt plays two roles. Inside the capsule, it is a fat-soluble antioxidant that slows the oxidation of the oil. In the body, at 12 mg per serving, that is 100% of the NRV, it allows the only regulatory wording usable on this product to be applied: vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. This is a supplement that works over the long run: better to order one in advance than to break off for three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Vendargues store, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a category where we systematically turn the bottle over before selling it, so we can read the EPA-DHA line together. It is the only figure that matters, and many customers discover on that occasion that until then they had been comparing weights of oil. The rest of the category can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160629608775,"sku":"8435569300889","price":17.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Omega-3-Acides-Gras-Essentiels-EPA-DHA-carre-v2.png?v=1788604713"},{"product_id":"io-genix-cla-pro-acide-linoleique-conjugue","title":"IO Genix CLA PRO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix CLA PRO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003esafflower oil in soft capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a daily dose of \u003cstrong\u003efour capsules providing 4,000 mg of oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, standardised to \u003cstrong\u003e80% conjugated linoleic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bottle covers \u003cstrong\u003e25 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a fatty acid from the omega-6 family, found naturally in small amounts in dairy products and ruminant meat. Here it is extracted from safflower seeds (\u003cem\u003eCarthamus tinctorius\u003c\/em\u003e L.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula fits into two lines: safflower oil and a shell made of \u003cstrong\u003egelatine, glycerine and water\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eBecause the capsule is made of gelatine, the product is suitable neither for vegetarians nor for vegans.\u003c\/strong\u003e It joins our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-en-gelules\"\u003ecapsule fat burners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a four-capsule dose contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 4-capsule dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafflower oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which conjugated linoleic acid (80%)*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Columns calculated from the values declared for four capsules and from the 80% standardisation stated by the manufacturer. Pack size: 25 doses, i.e. 100 capsules. The split between the two CLA isomers — c9,t11 and t10,c12 — is not published; nor is the “of which saturates” line, nor the kilojoules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calculation that matters, and that nobody makes: \u003cstrong\u003e4,000 mg of oil standardised to 80% gives 3,200 mg of CLA\u003c\/strong\u003e, not 4,000. That is the difference between the weight of the oil and the weight of the active molecule, and it is the only figure to compare from one product to another. Plenty of labels display the big number hoping you will mistake it for the other one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 80% standardisation is a sound level for this category; oils at 60% or 70% do exist, and a bottle that is cheaper per litre may turn out to be dearer per gram of CLA. Always do the multiplication before comparing two prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow for the essential point, and we will be categorical: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for conjugated linoleic acid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not on body composition, not on fat, not on weight, not on the maintenance of muscle mass. So you will read no promise of that kind here, not even in a roundabout form. The “fat burner” label that appears on our aisles is a \u003cstrong\u003ecommercial category name\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a description of an effect, and that is a distinction we are keen to state clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we can describe: a vegetable oil, a standardisation, a daily dose, a format, a usage protocol and some precautions. That is little, and it is honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take CLA PRO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 capsules a day. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules at lunch and 2 at dinner. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e two split servings. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 12 weeks at a minimum, taken continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “with meals” instruction is not optional, unlike with many supplements. This is an oil: its absorption depends on fat being present in the digestive tract at the same time. Four capsules swallowed on an empty stomach with a glass of water means part of the product will do nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplitting it into two servings follows the same logic and improves tolerance: four soft capsules in one go sit heavily on some stomachs. If you get oily repeats, take them in the middle of the meal rather than at the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn duration, the manufacturer settles on 8 to 12 weeks minimum, and explicitly pairs this product with \u003cstrong\u003ea balanced reduced-calorie diet and regular training\u003c\/strong\u003e. We are happy to repeat that detail, because it says the essential thing: \u003cstrong\u003ethis bottle does nothing on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the calorie deficit is not in place, the question does not even arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product combines without difficulty with a protein or a multivitamin. As a bottle covers 25 days, allow three to four of them to complete the recommended duration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is CLA PRO for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at adults engaged in a structured \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e approach, with a calorie deficit and training in place. It is a stimulant-free supplement, which makes it compatible with an evening serving and with late training — that is its real advantage over most products in the aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erules it out for the under-18s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It asks that you consult a healthcare professional \u003cstrong\u003ein the event of a metabolic disorder, diabetes or drug treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e: that last precaution deserves careful reading. \u003cstrong\u003eTraces of GLUTEN (wheat and oats), EGG, MILK, FISH and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable \u003cstrong\u003eneither for vegetarians nor for vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the capsule is made of gelatine. It is less suitable if you are looking for a noticeable effect: there is nothing to feel, no kick and no warmth, unlike a caffeinated thermogenic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it, and this is the most useful point on this page: \u003cstrong\u003ethis product does not make you lose weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e No claim exists, which means no European authority has validated any effect for this molecule. Nor does it preserve muscle mass during a diet: on that front, it is your \u003cstrong\u003eprotein\u003c\/strong\u003e intake and your resistance training that do the work. And 36 kcal per dose really are 36 kcal added to your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLA or a thermogenic fat burner?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sit in the same aisle and the question comes up on every sale. Let us set out the common ground first: \u003cstrong\u003eneither CLA nor the plant extracts in thermogenics hold an authorised health claim\u003c\/strong\u003e in Europe for weight loss. Deciding on the basis of promises therefore makes no sense here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleurs-de-graisse\"\u003ethermogenic fat burner\u003c\/a\u003e is generally built on caffeine, possibly combined with green tea or synephrine. It can be felt — alertness, warmth, a relative appetite curb — which explains its success. Its drawbacks are well known: it cannot be taken in the evening, tolerance builds up, and it adds to the coffee you drink during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLA does exactly the opposite: \u003cstrong\u003eno stimulant, no sensation, no timing constraint\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the right choice if you are sensitive to caffeine, if you train in the evening, or if you already take a caffeinated pre-workout. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleur-de-graisse-sans-cafeine\"\u003ecaffeine-free fat burner\u003c\/a\u003e aisle brings together the other options of this kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last frank word: if you have to choose a single supplement during a deficit, it is neither of these two. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eprotein\u003c\/strong\u003e, because it helps you hold your intake when the calories go down, and its wording on the maintenance of muscle mass is authorised. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e aisle usefully rounds out the picture on the fatty acid side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much actual CLA in a dose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3,200 mg. The four-capsule dose provides 4,000 mg of safflower oil standardised to 80%, which gives 3,200 mg of conjugated linoleic acid. That is the figure to compare from one product to another, and not the weight of oil, which tells you nothing on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes CLA make you lose weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo health claim is authorised in Europe for conjugated linoleic acid, not on weight, not on fat, not on body composition. We therefore cannot promise anything, and we will not do so. The manufacturer itself pairs this product with a reduced-calorie diet and regular training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it have to be taken with meals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is an oil: its absorption depends on fat being present in the digestive tract at the same time. Four capsules swallowed on an empty stomach with a glass of water means part of the product is wasted. It is the most common mistake with this type of soft capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five days, at four capsules a day. As the manufacturer recommends 8 to 12 weeks minimum, allow three to four bottles to complete the protocol it advises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is a soft capsule made of gelatine, glycerine and water, of animal origin. The contents, on the other hand, are indeed a vegetable oil obtained from safflower seeds: it is the shell alone that is the problem, and that is a point rarely highlighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken in the evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is in fact the manufacturer's protocol: two capsules at lunch and two at dinner. The formula contains no stimulant, which makes it compatible with a late serving — unlike a caffeinated fat burner. That is its main practical advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with a caffeinated fat burner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing stands in the way as far as the formulas are concerned, as the two share no ingredient. Simply bear in mind that neither of them holds an authorised claim, and that stacking two products with no recognised effect does not create an effect. The calorie deficit remains the only documented lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix CLA PRO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. Over a recommended duration of 8 to 12 weeks, it is better to order several bottles in advance than to run out halfway through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is an aisle where we systematically start by talking about something other than the product: what do you eat, and for how long have you been eating it? Until that answer is satisfactory, no capsule will change anything, and we would rather say so across the counter than take the money. The rest of the aisle can be compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160631509319,"sku":"8435483524873","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-CLA-PRO-Acide-Linoleique-Conjugue-carre.png?v=1788600537"},{"product_id":"io-genix-bcaa-811-acides-amines-ramifies","title":"IO Genix BCAA 8.1.1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix BCAA 8.1.1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix BCAA 8.1.1 is a branched-chain amino acid supplement in tablet form, available in a tub of 150 or 300 tablets. It belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eBCAA\u003c\/a\u003e section and to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e range, a Spanish sports nutrition brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula combines two things only: the three branched-chain amino acids — L-leucine, L-valine, L-isoleucine — in a stated ratio of 8 to 1 to 1, and vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxine hydrochloride. The rest is there to make the tablet: microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide. No flavouring, no sweetener, no colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is the first reason to buy this one rather than another: you swallow it, you do not mix it. No shaker to wash, no bitterness to mask — leucine is markedly bitter, and that is what forces high-ratio powders to load up on sweeteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one serving of BCAA 8.1.1 contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label is worded for a serving of \u003cstrong\u003e5 tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e, which supplies \u003cstrong\u003e3,000 mg of BCAAs\u003c\/strong\u003e in total, \u003cstrong\u003e1.4 mg of vitamin B6\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is 100% of the nutrient reference value — for \u003cstrong\u003e12 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e and 3 g of protein. No carbohydrates, no fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the stated 8:1:1 ratio, those 3,000 mg break down into \u003cstrong\u003e2,400 mg of L-leucine, 300 mg of L-isoleucine and 300 mg of L-valine\u003c\/strong\u003e — a calculation based on the ratio and the total declared, not on lines read off the label: the manufacturer does not detail the breakdown. Per unit, one tablet supplies 600 mg of BCAAs including 480 mg of leucine. That is the figure that matters when comparing two tubs, well ahead of the ratio printed on the front: the ratio does not create leucine, it redistributes the same grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer tablet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving of 5 tablets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal BCAAs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which L-leucine*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,400 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which L-isoleucine*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which L-valine*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Breakdown calculated from the 8:1:1 ratio and the total of 3,000 mg declared by the manufacturer. ** No NRV is established for amino acids. The energy value is given by the manufacturer in kilocalories only: the kilojoule equivalent does not appear there and we are not adding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin B6 is the only ingredient for which European claims exist, and dosing it at 100% of the NRV makes them usable: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the normal functioning of the nervous system and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e. Branched-chain amino acids, for their part, have no authorised health claim. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e section brings together the other formulas that contain some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should IO Genix BCAA 8.1.1 be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends \u003cstrong\u003e5 tablets a day\u003c\/strong\u003e, swallowed with a large glass of water, roughly \u003cstrong\u003e250 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e. It suggests splitting the dose around the session: 2 to 3 tablets \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes before\u003c\/strong\u003e training, 2 to 3 \u003cstrong\u003eimmediately after\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 2 between meals on non-training days. The \u003cstrong\u003efrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore one to two servings a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eduration\u003c\/strong\u003e, the manufacturer specifies neither a course nor a time limit, and we are not inventing one on its behalf. What can safely be said: free amino acids are absorbed in fifteen to thirty minutes and no loading effect builds up from one day to the next, unlike \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e. A tub of 150 tablets covers \u003cstrong\u003e30 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 300-tablet tub covers 60. Taking them in the middle of a meal rather than on an empty stomach reduces the digestive discomfort some people feel with free amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this BCAA for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at adults who train with resistance work and whose daily protein intake is already adequate. The tablet format makes it practical at the office, while travelling or in the gym without a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states that the product \u003cstrong\u003emay contain traces of gluten, egg, milk, fish and soya\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for anyone under 18\u003c\/strong\u003e, and calls for medical advice in the event of liver or kidney disorders, or of any ongoing treatment. Maple syrup urine disease, a rare metabolic condition, contraindicates any intake of branched-chain amino acids. Those questions are for your doctor or your pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: it does not replace a protein source. Three amino acids out of the nine essential ones do not build a muscle protein — lysine, methionine, threonine and three others are missing. If your diet is tight on protein, a serving of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e will do more than this tub, and cost less per gram of amino acids. And to hold up better through a long session in the heat, it is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e that answer the need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBCAA 8.1.1 or EAAs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has to be said even when selling the product: BCAAs have been overtaken by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e, which supply all nine essential amino acids instead of three. The protein synthesis signal is sent in both cases; only EAAs also supply the building blocks. And the 8:1:1 ratio has no demonstrated superiority over a 2:1:1 at an equal total amount: beyond the quantity of leucine that triggers the signal, adding more pushes nothing higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEAAs are therefore the better choice in three situations: training on an empty stomach, a marked calorie deficit, an insufficient protein intake. Those are the cases where amino acids are missing, not just a signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis BCAA keeps two concrete advantages. The format: nothing to mix, nothing to wash, no taste to put up with — EAA powders are considerably harder to drink. And the price per serving, consistently lower. If your diet already covers your protein, those two criteria may be enough to settle it. Otherwise, go for EAAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should BCAA 8.1.1 tablets be taken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer suggests 2 to 3 tablets 30 minutes before the session and 2 to 3 afterwards, five a day in total. A tablet cannot be sipped during exercise the way a powder can: the logic is that of two servings bracketing the workout. Over the course of a day, it is total protein that weighs, not this timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich BCAA should you take, an 8:1:1 or a 2:1:1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the grams of leucine per serving, not the ratio. This product supplies 2,400 mg per serving according to the stated ratio; a 2:1:1 dosed at 5 g supplies 2,500. No solid data places a high ratio above a 2:1:1 at an equal total amount, and the 2:1:1 reproduces the proportion found in muscle protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a tub of 150 tablets last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty days at the full serving of five tablets a day, sixty for the 300-tablet tub. If you take it only on training days, reckon on roughly twice as long. The manufacturer sets neither a course length nor a compulsory break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTablets or powder: what difference does it make in practice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: leucine is very bitter, and an 8:1:1 powder needs a lot of sweetener to be drinkable — here the question does not arise. Convenience: nothing to measure out, nothing to rinse. And volume, finally: five tablets to swallow against half a litre to drink, which deprives you of the drink if you were counting on it during the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this BCAA contain allergens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo allergen goes into the formula, but the manufacturer flags possible traces of gluten, egg, milk, fish and soya linked to the production site. If you have a diagnosed allergy to any of them, this product is not indicated. The formula contains neither flavouring nor sweetener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken at the same time as a whey protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with no interaction, but there is little point: a whey already contains around a quarter of its protein as BCAAs, leucine included. Stacking the two at the same hour amounts to paying twice for the same amino acids. Keep these tablets instead for the moments when a powder is not practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there vitamin B6 in a BCAA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is a cofactor for the enzymes that metabolise amino acids, and because at 1.4 mg per serving, that is 100% of the NRV, it allows the product to carry claims that BCAAs on their own do not have. It does not increase their absorption: the idea circulates, no official source supports it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix BCAA 8.1.1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page lets you order the 150 and 300 tablet tubs, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this product is recommended by comparison: we set the tub next to a tub of powdered amino acids and work out the leucine per serving and the price per serving in front of you. The conclusion is not always the one you would expect. The rest of the family is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e range, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section puts every product back in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"150 tablets","offer_id":51353315541319,"sku":"8435483524545","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets","offer_id":51353315574087,"sku":"8435483524552","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-BCAA-8-1-1-Acides-Amines-Ramifies-carre.png?v=1788599201"},{"product_id":"io-genix-glutamine-kyowa","title":"IO Genix Glutamine Kyowa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Glutamine Kyowa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Glutamine Kyowa is an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glutamine\"\u003eL-glutamine\u003c\/a\u003e powder dosed at 5 g per scoop, to which 1.4 mg of vitamin B6 is added. It comes in 300 g and 500 g, in an unflavoured or raspberry version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle and in plasma. The body makes it itself, which makes it a non-essential amino acid in the strict sense, but the rate at which it is used up rises during periods of sustained training, calorie restriction or physiological stress. That is where the question of an additional intake arises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKyowa Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e mention refers to the raw material, produced by Japan's Kyowa Hakko from a plant-based fermentation. It is an indication of origin and process, not a particular biological property: the molecule obtained is the same as that of any other glutamine. What the label guarantees is traceability and process control, which is no small thing on an amino acid produced in very large volumes. The rest of the range appears in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in a 5 g serving?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 5 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein (L-glutamine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-glutamine Kyowa Quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe per-100 g values are calculated from the manufacturer's declaration for a 5 g serving. One inconsistency deserves to be flagged rather than glossed over: \u003cstrong\u003ethe data sheet states 0 g of carbohydrate while the ingredients list mentions maltodextrin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is one. The amount is in all likelihood small, but we do not know it and will not reconstruct it. The label on the tub you receive is the authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 g per serving is the reference amount\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is the one used in most of the published work on glutamine. Few products go below it, but many sell 3 g scoops that then have to be doubled, which completely changes the real cost per serving. Always check the weight of the scoop before comparing two tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of servings depends on the size, and there is a clarification to make here too. The manufacturer states 100 servings per container, which corresponds to the 500 g size. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 300 g size contains 60\u003c\/strong\u003e, at 5 g per serving. The larger size therefore works out cheaper per serving, but is only worth it if you keep it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 at 1.4 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the European reference value exactly. It is not there by chance: it contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It is the only ingredient in this tub to carry authorised claims. If it is this vitamin that interests you in its own right, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e aisle offers it dosed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regulatory clarification belongs here: \u003cstrong\u003eL-glutamine has no authorised health claim in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not on recovery, not on immunity, not on the gut lining. The former description on this page claimed that supplementation sped up recovery and maintained immune function: that wording was not compliant and has been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-glutamine (Kyowa Quality), maltodextrin, acidity regulator (citric acid), flavouring, sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame K) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride). The unflavoured version contains neither flavouring nor sweetener. \u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, FISH, SOYA and MILK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Glutamine Kyowa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e one level scoop, or 5 g. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 ml of water or fruit juice. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight after training, or before bed on rest days. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving per training day; the manufacturer describes a more intensive protocol of three servings spread across non-training days. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e no set course length, use is ongoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne serving a day covers what the vast majority of trainees need. The three-serving protocol is aimed at high training volumes, and you should be clear about what it represents: 15 g of free amino acid a day, every day. If you are starting out, begin with one serving and see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder dissolves well but stays slightly tart on the palate in the raspberry version. Fruit juice masks that tartness better than water does, with no downside. The unflavoured version, for its part, mixes into anything — into a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e shake, into porridge, into a fruit purée — and it is often the more practical choice for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid mixing it into a hot drink: glutamine is not very stable in solution when heated. A shake made up in the morning for the afternoon is no problem; a cup of boiling tea is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Glutamine Kyowa for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone on a high training volume, someone in a prolonged calorie deficit, or someone stringing sessions together without a genuine rest day. Those are the situations in which the body's use of glutamine rises the most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not recommend it for \u003cstrong\u003epregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and restricts it to \u003cstrong\u003eadults over 18\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also asks that you seek the advice of a healthcare professional in cases of liver or kidney disorders, or if you are on medication: that is a sensible precaution, since amino acid metabolism runs through the liver and the kidneys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not for you if your daily protein intake is already high. This is the least commercial truth on this page: a 30 g \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e shake already supplies roughly 1.5 to 2 g of glutamine, and a diet providing 150 g of protein a day supplies several grams. In that context, the additional intake is marginal, and the literature on the benefits of supplementation in a well-fed athlete is far from convincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: this is not a product that drives progress. It does not build muscle, it does not replace a protein, and you will feel nothing when you take it. It is a comfort supplement, to consider once the rest is already in place, not before. If you have any medical doubt, ask your doctor or your pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGlutamine or EAAs after training?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are taken at the same moment and compete for the same budget, so we may as well put the question plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAA\u003c\/a\u003e supplies all nine essential amino acids, including the leucine that triggers protein synthesis. In terms of building muscle, there is no comparison: it is the better choice if you train fasted, if your protein intake is low, or if you want a single product after the session. It costs more per serving, and it has a stronger taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlutamine does not play in that category. Its value lies elsewhere: it is a non-essential amino acid, heavily used during periods of heavy load, and its use has more to do with recovery comfort than with performance. It is the better choice if your diet already comfortably covers your protein needs and you are looking to top up on one specific point, or if you cope badly with complex formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your budget allows only one product, buy the protein or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eessential amino acids\u003c\/a\u003e before the glutamine. That is the logical order, and we say so over the counter just as we do here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty for the 300 g size, one hundred for the 500 g size, at 5 g per serving. The manufacturer quotes the figure of 100 servings without specifying which size it refers to: it corresponds to the 500 g. The larger size works out cheaper per serving if you keep it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the unflavoured and raspberry versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient make-up is identical. The raspberry version additionally contains a flavouring, an acidity regulator and sweeteners; the unflavoured version contains none. The unflavoured one mixes into anything without disturbing the taste, the raspberry one is more pleasant drunk on its own. That is the only deciding factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after training on session days, before bed on rest days. Timing matters less than consistency: glutamine acts on a body pool that rebuilds slowly, not on a one-off peak. One serving a day at a set time is worth more than three irregular ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take it if you already use whey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit becomes slight. A 30 g whey serving already supplies a far from negligible share of glutamine, and a protein-rich diet supplies several grams a day. Supplementation still makes sense during a period of unusual load or a marked calorie deficit, less so in an ordinary situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed into a hot drink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter to avoid it. Glutamine is not very stable in solution at high temperature and partly degrades. Mixing it into cold or lukewarm water, or into a juice, poses no problem at all, including when made up a few hours in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs glutamine suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kyowa Quality raw material is obtained by fermentation of plant origin, with no animal input, as the manufacturer states. The point to watch is the declared manufacturing traces — gluten, eggs, fish, soya and milk — which come from the production environment and not from the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there vitamin B6 in a glutamine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause B6 is involved in amino acid metabolism, and because it is the only ingredient in this tub for which a claim is authorised in Europe. At 1.4 mg, it covers the daily reference value exactly. If you already take a multivitamin, be aware that stacking the two carries no risk at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Glutamine Kyowa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizes and versions 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 deliberately place at the end of our advice: when someone comes in looking for glutamine and is not yet hitting their protein quota, we show them the other aisle first. 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The tub covers \u003cstrong\u003e33 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a little over a month at one serving a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is short, and that is its main strength: hydrolysed collagen, vitamin C, magnesium and hyaluronic acid, plus the usual auxiliaries — citric acid, flavourings, strawberry powder, silicon dioxide, sweeteners (sodium saccharin, sucralose, acesulfame K) and the colour azorubine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours available: Red Berries and Lemon. The product appears in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e range, and the rest of the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 12 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient \/ active\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 12 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot declared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot declared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot declared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrolysed collagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyaluronic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServings per tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree lines are missing from the mandatory table — sugars, fibre and salt — and we will not reconstruct them. Everything else is quantified, which makes this product easy to compare, unlike many compound joint formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo figures to put in context. \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 g of collagen per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e: that is a generous dose, above the 5 g most commonly found, and one of the highest at this price point. And \u003cstrong\u003e10.5 g of protein for 45 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e: remember that collagen \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e a protein, but an incomplete one — low in tryptophan in particular. It should therefore not be counted as a serving of whey in your daily protein intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the claims, only two are open here, and they come from the micronutrients, not from the collagen. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 80 mg cover 100 % of the NRV. And \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium contributes to normal muscle function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 56 mg reaching the required 15 % threshold. For hydrolysed collagen itself and for hyaluronic acid, \u003cstrong\u003eno claim is authorised in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is a point few product pages own up to, and one we would rather set down in black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare Collagen Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 g, that is 2 scoops. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 250 ml of cold or lukewarm water, never hot. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning, on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast, or with breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eHow often:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eHow long:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a course of at least 3 months, taken continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature of the liquid matters: \u003cstrong\u003ecold or lukewarm, not hot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Boiling water improves nothing and serves no purpose here. Mix vigorously until fully dissolved — collagen peptides clump easily if poured in without stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer insists on consistency, and rightly so: three months of daily use is the stated horizon, and a tub of 33 servings covers only a third of it. Plan for three tubs if you want to judge it properly, rather than a single one from which you will draw no conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is compatible with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or other joint supplements. Just watch out for duplicated vitamin C, already at 100 % of the NRV in a single serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this collagen for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at those who want collagen and nothing else, at a straightforward dose, in a preparation that goes down easily in the morning. It is the simplest product in our collagen range, and simplicity is a real argument here: you know exactly what you are buying and at what price per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrictions are clear. \u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNot to be used under 18 years of age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The product \u003cstrong\u003emay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, FISH, SOYA and MILK\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the manufacturer explicitly asks you to \u003cstrong\u003econsult a healthcare professional in the event of a fish allergy or anticoagulant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e — that precaution suggests a possible marine origin for the collagen, which the manufacturer nonetheless does not specify. We flag this point rather than interpret it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further points. The formula contains the colour \u003cstrong\u003eazorubine\u003c\/strong\u003e, for which European regulations require the following warning: \u003cem\u003emay have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children\u003c\/em\u003e. And it contains \u003cstrong\u003esodium saccharin\u003c\/strong\u003e in addition to sucralose and acesulfame K, three sweeteners in all — worth noting if you are sensitive to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: an effect on joint pain. No claim authorises it, and pain that persists is a matter for a doctor. Nor should you expect anything before several weeks have passed. Finally, do not count the 10.5 g of protein towards your daily total: collagen is an incomplete protein, and it does not replace a standard \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollagen Professional or a complete joint formula?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both, and the decision comes down to what you are really after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete joint formula\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as the Collagène Fortigel from the same brand, adds glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, devil's claw and boswellia to the collagen. If you were going to take several joint supplements anyway, it saves you buying five bottles. The downside is real: in this kind of formula, most of the secondary ingredients are not quantified on the label, and the collagen is often less concentrated — 5 g against 7.5 g here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen Professional wins on three concrete points. \u003cstrong\u003eThe dose\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.5 g of collagen per serving, that is 50 % more than a typical compound formula. \u003cstrong\u003eThe transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e: four actives, all quantified, nothing to guess at. And \u003cstrong\u003ethe price per gram of collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, mechanically more favourable. If your objective is collagen, that is the most rational calculation. If you are looking for broader joint comfort, take a look instead at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e range, where the actives are sold quantified and separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are there in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty-three servings of 12 g, or a little over a month at one serving a day. For the three-month course recommended by the manufacturer, count on three tubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the origin of the collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not specify it in the data available to us — neither bovine, nor porcine, nor marine. The recommendation to seek advice in the event of a fish allergy suggests a possible marine origin, but we will not state it as fact. If this point is decisive for you, ask us to check the label on the tub before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed into a hot drink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the manufacturer recommends a cold or lukewarm liquid. Boiling water adds nothing and is not advised here. A shaker with 200 to 250 ml of cold water gives the best result, provided you shake vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the 10.5 g of protein count towards my intake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as a complete protein. Collagen is low in certain essential amino acids, tryptophan in particular, which makes it unfit to cover a protein requirement. Think of it as a targeted intake, not as a whey substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the vitamin C useful in this formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is the only element of the composition that opens an authorised claim: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage, bones and skin. The 80 mg cover 100 % of the reference value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken alongside an anticoagulant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot without medical advice: the manufacturer explicitly asks you to consult a healthcare professional in the event of anticoagulant treatment. Put the question to your doctor or your pharmacist before opening the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken in the morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer advises the morning, on an empty stomach thirty minutes before breakfast. In practice, consistency counts for more than the time of day: take it at the moment you will not forget it, for three months in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Collagen Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours, Red Berries and Lemon, can be ordered from this page. We ship anywhere in France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the collagen we most readily recommend for a first purchase: its list runs to four lines, the dose is straightforward, and the price per gram can be worked out effortlessly. In our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we do that calculation with customers in front of three different tubs — that is often the moment the choice becomes obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Red Fruits","offer_id":51160641864007,"sku":"8435569300810","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lemon","offer_id":51160641896775,"sku":"8435569300803","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Collagen-Professional-Soutien-Articulaire-carre.png?v=1788600541"},{"product_id":"io-genix-arginine-kyowa","title":"IO Genix Arginine Kyowa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Arginine Kyowa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Arginine Kyowa is a pure L-arginine powder. \u003cstrong\u003eOne level 3 g scoop provides 3,000 mg of L-arginine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the only other component in the tub is an anti-caking agent. The manufacturer states 100 servings per container, which works out at roughly three months of use at one serving a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-arginine is what is known as a semi-essential amino acid: the body can produce it, but not always in sufficient quantities depending on age and state of health. Food supplies it too, chiefly through meat, fish, nuts and pulses. It is also the substrate from which the body makes nitric oxide, a messenger involved in regulating the diameter of the blood vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKyowa Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e designation on the label refers to the origin of the raw material: an amino acid produced by plant fermentation by a specialist Japanese supplier. It is a traceability claim made by the manufacturer, not a promise of efficacy — we report it as such. The rest of the Spanish range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/l-arginine\"\u003eL-arginine\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one serving of Arginine Kyowa contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 3 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-arginine (Kyowa Quality)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e100 servings of 3 g, scoop included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 g of arginine per serving is a straightforward dose for a single-ingredient product.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most telling comparison is not with another supplement but with your plate: it takes roughly 150 g of chicken breast or a large handful of peanuts to come close to that amount. The difference is that the powder arrives on its own, without the calories and without the meal that goes with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tub contains nothing beyond the amino acid and an anti-caking agent, which is both its appeal and its limitation. The appeal: you know exactly what you are taking, and you can adjust the dose to the gram. The limitation: \u003cstrong\u003ewith no flavouring and no sweetener, pure arginine tastes bitter and slightly soapy\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 200 ml of cold water it goes down; in juice, or mixed into a flavoured \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003ebooster\u003c\/a\u003e, you stop noticing it altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne point needs to be clear on the regulatory side: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for L-arginine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not on circulation, not on the pump, not on growth hormone, not on the body's defences. The previous version of this page asserted several of these effects and mentioned a certification guaranteeing maximum purity: those passages have been removed. Arginine's role as a precursor of nitric oxide is an established fact of biochemistry; what oral supplementation actually produces in a healthy adult is another question, and one that has no validated answer at European level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-arginine (Kyowa Quality), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN (wheat), EGG, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Arginine Kyowa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 g, that is one level measuring scoop. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 300 ml of cold water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 45 minutes before training, preferably on an empty stomach. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 servings a day according to the manufacturer. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer sets no fixed course length; the 100-serving tub covers more than three months at one serving a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking it away from meals is not a minor detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e The amino acids in a full meal compete with arginine for the same intestinal transporters. Taking it on a heavy stomach is not dangerous, it is simply less effective. Thirty minutes before the session, on a light stomach, is the window that makes the most sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix vigorously: the powder dissolves well but can form clumps if you only stir it with a spoon. And increase your water intake across the day, as the manufacturer recommends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo servings a day are possible according to the label, but start with one. \u003cstrong\u003eAt high doses and on an empty stomach, arginine causes digestive discomfort in some people\u003c\/strong\u003e — bloating, loosened transit. It is neither serious nor common at 3 g, but it is the reason it is better to build up gradually rather than starting at 6 g on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines without difficulty with citrulline, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e powder, in the same glass and with no known interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is arginine right for, and who is it not right for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appeals to the strength trainer who builds their own pre-workout, ingredient by ingredient, rather than buying a ready-made fifteen-component formula. That is the great advantage of this format: you choose what goes in and at what dose. It also suits anyone looking to top up a diet that is low in animal protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and rules it out \u003cstrong\u003efor under-18s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also asks you to consult a healthcare professional \u003cstrong\u003ein case of cardiovascular disorders, antihypertensive treatment or heart disease\u003c\/strong\u003e. That last precaution is the most important on this page: arginine acts on a pathway involved in vascular regulation, and stacking a supplement and a medicine on the same pathway is never trivial. If you are being treated for blood pressure, the question is one for your doctor, not for a retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne other situation calls for caution: people who have had recurrent cold sores sometimes prefer to avoid high doses of arginine, on the basis of a known balance with another amino acid, lysine. This is not a manufacturer contraindication, it is a point to keep in mind and one you can raise with your pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is not a stimulant, there is no caffeine here, and you will not feel a kick. It is not a mass-gaining product — for that, it is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e and total calories that decide. And it is not a treatment, whatever the condition concerned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArginine or citrulline: which should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most useful decision in the whole category, and the answer often comes as a surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArginine taken orally is largely broken down before it even reaches the general circulation, by an intestinal and hepatic enzyme called arginase. This is well established, and it explains why substantial doses are needed to raise blood levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/citrulline\"\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e, on the other hand, largely escapes that first pass and is then converted into arginine in the kidney. The result is paradoxical but documented: \u003cstrong\u003eat comparable amounts, citrulline raises blood arginine levels more than arginine itself does.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your aim is blood flow during training, citrulline is the more rational choice, and that is what we recommend in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArginine keeps two advantages: it is generally cheaper per gram, and it is the form the body uses directly in the urea cycle and in several other metabolic pathways. Plenty of trainees take the two together, in fact. If what you are mainly after is a product you can feel during the session, neither one will really deliver: look instead at complete \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pre-workout-sans-creatine\"\u003epre-workouts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Kyowa Quality designation mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt indicates the origin of the raw material, an amino acid produced by plant fermentation by a Japanese supplier specialising in amino acids. The manufacturer puts it on the label as a matter of traceability. We report it as such: it is information about provenance, not a guarantee of effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferably on an empty or light stomach, 30 to 45 minutes before the session. The amino acids in a full meal compete with it for the same intestinal transporters. Taking it after a large meal is not pointless, it is simply less effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you exceed 3 g a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer allows up to two servings a day depending on your needs. Start with one: at high doses and on an empty stomach, arginine causes digestive discomfort in some people. Building up gradually is the right approach, and do not exceed the daily dose stated on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the taste bearable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder is unflavoured: it is bitter and a little soapy. In 200 ml of cold water it stays drinkable, if joyless. Mixed into juice, a flavoured drink or an already sweetened pre-workout, it disappears completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 servings of 3 g, scoop supplied. At one serving a day, that covers more than three months. It is one of the few products in the category whose container comfortably outlasts a standard training cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it compatible with blood pressure medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat question is one for your doctor. The manufacturer explicitly asks for professional advice in case of antihypertensive treatment, cardiovascular disorder or heart disease. This is not a boilerplate precaution copied across: arginine acts on a pathway involved in vascular regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes as regards the raw material, obtained by plant fermentation according to the manufacturer, and the powder has no animal casing since these are not capsules. The product may, however, contain traces of milk, egg and fish linked to the production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Arginine Kyowa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100-serving tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues store, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a product we sell mainly to people who put together their own pre-workout, and the conversation almost always begins with an honest comparison against citrulline. The rest of the category can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160642191687,"sku":"8435569301299","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Arginine-Kyowa-Precurseur-Oxyde-Nitrique-carre.png?v=1788600263"},{"product_id":"io-genix-citrulline-malate","title":"IO Genix Citrulline Malate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Citrulline Malate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Citrulline Malate is a single-ingredient powder. \u003cstrong\u003eOne 3.8 g scoop provides 3,762 mg of citrulline D,L-malate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the only other component is an anti-caking agent. The tub holds 79 servings, which comes to nearly three months of use at three sessions a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrulline is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning it is not used to build proteins. It is found in meaningful amounts in only one everyday food: watermelon, from which it takes its name, \u003cem\u003eCitrullus\u003c\/em\u003e. You would have to eat several kilos of it to come near the dose in one scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe malate form pairs citrulline with malic acid, a molecule naturally present in apples and involved in the Krebs cycle. This pairing is the most widespread one in pre-workout products. The rest of the Spanish range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one serving of Citrulline Malate contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 3.8 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrulline D,L-malate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,762 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e79 servings of 3.8 g, measuring scoop included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3,762 mg in a 3.8 g serving means the product is more than 99% citrulline malate.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is practically nothing else in the tub, and that is the main argument for this format: you are buying an active ingredient, not a blend in which it is buried. Compare that with a full pre-workout, where citrulline often heads the ingredients list but at 1 g or 1.5 g, with nothing to make that clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne piece of data is missing from the manufacturer's file and it matters: the ratio between citrulline and malate is not published.\u003c\/strong\u003e Products on the market are split between 1:1 and 2:1 ratios, so the amount of citrulline actually supplied is not the same from one tub to another at equal weight. We will not decide this in the manufacturer's place. The label on the tub you receive is the only reference if this point is decisive for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dose also deserves an honest framing. \u003cstrong\u003e3.8 g per serving is a middling dose\u003c\/strong\u003e: many pre-workout formulas dose citrulline malate at between 6 and 8 g per serving. The manufacturer here allows for a single serving a day and asks that it not be exceeded, which is the instruction to follow. If you were after a higher dose, this is not the product that will give it to you, and we would rather say so before the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the regulatory side: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for citrulline or for citrulline malate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not on pump, not on endurance, not on recovery, not on fatigue. An earlier version of this page announced a specific figure for an increase in the number of repetitions: that percentage could not be sourced as it stood and it has been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrulline D,L-malate, anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN (wheat and oats), EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Citrulline Malate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 g, that is one measuring scoop. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 to 150 ml of cold water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 45 minutes before training, preferably on an empty stomach. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day, on training days. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a continuous cycle of 8 to 12 weeks according to the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume of liquid is deliberately small here, between 100 and 150 ml. This is not a mistake: \u003cstrong\u003ecitrulline malate is decidedly sour and bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e, and diluting it further does not improve matters, it simply draws out the unpleasantness. A small amount swallowed in one go goes down better than a large glass sipped slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the taste puts you off, mix it into a juice or an already flavoured drink. In practice the most common mix remains adding it to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003epre-workout booster\u003c\/a\u003e or to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e powder, in the same glass: the two are taken at the same moment and for complementary reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty to forty-five minutes before the session, on a light stomach, is the window the manufacturer has settled on. A full meal just beforehand slows absorption without preventing it: that is not a safety issue, only a question of effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer speaks of continuous cycles of 8 to 12 weeks. Note that 79 servings work out at about six months if you train three times a week: one tub therefore comfortably covers two full cycles. Shake vigorously; the powder dissolves well but forms clumps if you merely stir it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on what to watch over those weeks, because this product is not judged on how it feels straight away. Note instead the number of repetitions you hold on your longer sets and the way you recover between two sets: these are the only usable indicators, and they call for a training log rather than an impression. Without that record, you will have no way of knowing whether the next tub is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is citrulline malate for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appeals to the strength trainee who puts together their own pre-workout and wants to choose every ingredient and every dose. It also appeals to those who cannot tolerate stimulants: \u003cstrong\u003ethis is a caffeine-free powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it can be used in the evening without any effect on sleep, unlike a full pre-workout booster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and rules it out \u003cstrong\u003efor minors under 18\u003c\/strong\u003e. It asks that you \u003cstrong\u003econsult a healthcare professional in the event of cardiovascular disorders or medical treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e. This last precaution deserves to be understood rather than copied out: citrulline acts on a pathway that touches the regulation of blood vessel diameter, and combining it with a treatment that acts on blood pressure is not a trivial matter. If this applies to you, put the question to your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product may contain traces of gluten, eggs, milk, fish and soya. No ingredient of animal origin appears in the list, however.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is not a stimulant, you will feel neither energy nor alertness. Nor is it a mass-gain or a weight-loss product. And if you are expecting a spectacular pump from the very first session, disappointment is likely: this is a background ingredient, not a piece of showmanship. Lastly, this kind of product never makes up for a badly built session or a diet that does not keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCitrulline malate or pure L-citrulline?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question comes up as soon as you compare two tubs on the shelf, and it has a clear answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure L-citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e contains only the amino acid. At equal weight it therefore supplies more citrulline than a malate form, where part of the weight goes to malic acid. If citrulline is your only objective, that is the most direct form and the easiest to calculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e adds malic acid, which is not a mere carrier: it is an intermediate in the Krebs cycle, the cell's central energy production pathway. It is the form most used in pre-workout products, and it is the one in this tub. It is also often cheaper per total gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf blood flow is what interests you, be aware that \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/l-arginine\"\u003eL-arginine\u003c\/a\u003e is another possible route but a less effective one taken orally: it is largely broken down before reaching the circulation, whereas citrulline escapes that first pass and is then converted into arginine. And if you want a product you can feel during the session, it is the full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pre-workout-sans-creatine\"\u003epre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e formulas you should be looking at, not this powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the citrulline to malate ratio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish it, and we will not guess it. Products on the market are split between 1:1 and 2:1, which changes the amount of citrulline actually supplied at equal weight. If this point is decisive for you, the label on the tub you receive is the only reliable source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy only 100 to 150 ml of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the powder is sour and bitter: diluting it further does not make it any better, it simply makes the unpleasantness last longer. A small amount swallowed quickly is the most comfortable solution, or a mix into a juice if the taste really bothers you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken on rest days?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer allows for a serving on training days only. Unlike creatine or beta-alanine, this product is not meant to build up stores: it is taken with a specific session in view. On days without training, there is nothing to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone at all. The powder contains only citrulline malate and an anti-caking agent. That is what makes it usable for an evening session without disturbing sleep, and combinable with a caffeinated pre-workout booster if you already take one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings in a tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e79 servings of 3.8 g, measuring scoop included. At three sessions a week, that comes to about six months of use, so easily enough to run the two 8 to 12 week cycles the manufacturer suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed with creatine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in the same glass and with no known interaction. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eCreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e and citrulline are readily taken at the same moment and do not act in the same place. Just check, if you already use a full pre-workout, that it does not itself contain citrulline: stacking the two poses no danger, but it can take you past the intended daily dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo ingredient of animal origin appears in the list, which is limited to citrulline malate and a mineral anti-caking agent. The manufacturer does not, however, claim a vegan status, and the product may contain traces of milk, eggs and fish linked to the production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Citrulline Malate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 79-serving 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 the product we suggest to people who come in looking for a pre-workout booster and actually describe a pump problem to us, not a lack of energy: the two needs do not call for the same tub. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160643404103,"sku":"8435569300797","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Citrulline-Malate-Vasodilatateur-Congestion-carre.png?v=1788600404"},{"product_id":"io-genix-daa-acide-d-aspartique","title":"IO Genix DAA 1000 mg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix DAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix DAA is a single-ingredient supplement, supplied as capsules dosed at 1,000 mg of \u003cstrong\u003eD-aspartic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e. The daily serving is three capsules, that is 3,000 mg, and the bottle covers 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-aspartic acid is an amino acid, the D-enantiomer of aspartic acid. It is sold in the commercial category of testosterone boosters, and that is why it appears in our catalogue, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tribulus-terrestris\"\u003etribulus terrestris\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fenugrec\"\u003efenugreek\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula contains nothing beyond the active, a coating agent — the gelatine of the capsule shell — and magnesium stearate as an anti-caking agent. No flavouring, no filler, no proprietary blend: you know exactly what you are swallowing, and that is this product's main merit. The rest of the range is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 3-capsule serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving (3 capsules)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-aspartic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 5 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle holds \u003cstrong\u003e30 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is one month at one serving a day. The values above are those published by the manufacturer; it gives \u003cstrong\u003eno kilojoule equivalent, no “sugars” line and no “fibre” line\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we will not work them out on its behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3,000 mg a day\u003c\/strong\u003e matches the dose settled on by very nearly every product in this category. It is neither a timid dose nor an extravagant one: it is the market standard, and it has the merit of being reached in a single serving rather than spread across the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow comes the passage this page will not sidestep. \u003cstrong\u003eD-aspartic acid holds no authorised health claim in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no nutrient reference value has been set for it. In very practical terms, that means \u003cstrong\u003ewe will write no promise here about testosterone, strength, muscle mass or libido.\u003c\/strong\u003e “Testosterone booster” is the trade name of a shelf, not an effect demonstrated and validated by a health authority. What we can describe is factual: an amino acid, a dose, a dosage form, a way of taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will add something you will not often read: on this molecule, the published results are contradictory, and there is no consensus that would justify a promise. If you buy this product, buy it knowing that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take DAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 capsules, that is 3,000 mg. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on an empty stomach, or spread across the three meals. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cycle of 8 to 12 weeks, followed by 2 to 4 weeks off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer offers two schedules. The first, and the simplest: the three capsules together, in the morning on an empty stomach, with a large glass of water. The second, if a single serving sits badly with you: one capsule at breakfast, one at lunch, one at dinner. Both are acceptable — choose the one you will stick to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCycling is the most important part of the directions, and it is also the part people skip most readily. \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 12 weeks, then 2 to 4 weeks off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not carry on indefinitely: the manufacturer does not provide for continuous use, and nothing justifies turning it into a permanent supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne practical point to finish: do not stack this product with another so-called hormonal supplement. The manufacturer explicitly recommends against taking it at the same time as other boosters of this kind, and adding up poorly characterised products has never improved a result. Pairing it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e, a multivitamin or creatine, on the other hand, poses no known problem. Increase your water intake during the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is DAA for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at the trained adult man whose diet, sleep and training volume are already in place. That is the only context in which trying it makes sense: a supplement whose effect is not established has no chance of making up for missing fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe capsule shell is made of gelatine.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is therefore suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans. That is the first thing to check, and it often goes unnoticed on an amino acid capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprohibits it for minors under 18\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eTraces of GLUTEN (wheat, oats), EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible. If you are under medical treatment or in any particular situation, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it, and let us say it plainly: \u003cstrong\u003eif your testosterone level really is low, it is not a bottle of supplements that will settle the matter, it is a doctor.\u003c\/strong\u003e A blood test costs little and says what no product page can say. Nor is it a mass-gain product, or a strength product, or a substitute for a proper night's sleep — which, for its part, does have a documented effect on hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDAA or creatine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most useful comparison we can make, because these two products are often bought by the same person, with the same intention: to make progress. And on that ground, the answer is clear-cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eCreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the best choice, no argument, if you are only going to take one.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the best-documented supplement on the entire sports shelf, its effects on strength and power are solidly established, it costs little per day, and it is taken with no cycle and no set time. DAA, for its part, has no authorised claim and contradictory data. For the same budget, the comparison is not even open to debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAA keeps a place, provided you are honest about what that place is. You already take creatine, your diet and your sleep are in order, and you want to try a hormonal angle without setting off with poorly identified products: in that precise case, a single active at 3,000 mg in a filler-free formula is the most transparent thing on this shelf. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003eZinc\u003c\/a\u003e, moreover, remains the only mineral carrying an authorised claim on this subject — it \u003cstrong\u003econtributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood\u003c\/strong\u003e — and it costs less. If you are not taking any yet, start there, possibly by way of an evening \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes DAA raise testosterone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo health claim is authorised in Europe for D-aspartic acid, so we will make none. The published results on this molecule are contradictory and do not allow any conclusion. If your concern is hormonal, a blood test and a doctor's opinion are worth more than any supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules a day, and when?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree capsules, that is 3,000 mg, preferably in the morning on an empty stomach with a large glass of water. If a single serving bothers you, spread them across the three meals — the manufacturer explicitly allows it. Do not exceed three capsules a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do you have to cycle it, and for how long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer settles on cycles of 8 to 12 weeks followed by 2 to 4 weeks off, and does not provide for continuous use. A 30-serving bottle covers one month: count on two to three bottles for a full cycle. Observing the break is part of the protocol, it is not an optional extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is gelatine, of animal origin. That is a deal-breaker for a vegetarian or vegan diet, and there is no alternative version of this product. Check it before ordering: on an amino acid capsule, it does not spring to mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with creatine or with a booster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith creatine, a protein or a multivitamin, there is no known problem: there is neither a shared ingredient nor any identified interaction. With another so-called hormonal product, on the other hand, the manufacturer recommends refraining. Stacking poorly characterised actives does not multiply the effects, it only multiplies the unknowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the product have a taste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question does not arise: these are capsules to be swallowed, not a powder to be mixed. That is in fact an advantage with this kind of active — D-aspartic acid powder has a very unpleasant sour, bitter taste, which the shell removes entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly does one capsule contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,000 mg of D-aspartic acid, the gelatine shell and a trace of magnesium stearate as an anti-caking agent. Nothing else: no flavouring, no colouring, no bulking filler. On a shelf where proprietary blends are the rule, this transparency is the product's real argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix DAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hormonal booster shelf is the one where the gap between the promises read on the internet and what the regulations say is widest. At our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we prefer to lay things out plainly before the purchase: what the product contains, what no authority permits anyone to say about it, and what you need to have in place before even considering it. The rest of the shelf can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160644649287,"sku":"8435569300834","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-DAA-Acide-D-Aspartique-Booster-Testosterone-carre.png?v=1788600550"},{"product_id":"io-genix-tribulus-terrestris-90-saponines-vitamine-b6","title":"IO Genix Tribulus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Tribulus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Tribulus is a dry extract of \u003cem\u003eTribulus terrestris\u003c\/em\u003e in capsules, enriched with vitamin B6. \u003cstrong\u003eTwo capsules provide 2,000 mg of extract, of which 1,800 mg are saponins, i.e. a 90% standardisation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 100 capsules, which comes to 50 days at the daily dose set by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribulus, also known as puncture vine, is a creeping plant from dry regions, long used in the Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions. What interests supplement manufacturers are its steroidal saponins, and protodioscin in particular. Hence the importance of standardisation: an extract at 90% saponins has nothing to do with raw plant powder, where the content is measured in single-digit percentages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the point to watch when comparing two tribulus products. \u003cstrong\u003eA product advertising \"1,000 mg of tribulus\" without saying what percentage it is standardised to may contain ten times fewer saponins than this one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Here, the figure is printed on the label and can be checked. The rest of the Spanish range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the full category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tribulus-terrestris\"\u003etribulus terrestris\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a dose of Tribulus contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 2 capsules (daily dose)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry extract of \u003cem\u003eTribulus terrestris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saponins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,800 mg (90%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e100 capsules, i.e. 50 days at two capsules per day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,800 mg of saponins per day is a straightforward dose\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the top of what is offered in this category. Many products on the market stop at 500 or 750 mg of extract standardised to 40 or 60%, which gives three to five times fewer saponins for an equivalent number of capsules. If you are comparing two labels, that is the line to set side by side, never the gross weight of the extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vitamin B6 is not there by chance, and it is the only ingredient in the formula that carries authorised claims in Europe. \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econtributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003econtributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are the exact wordings of the European framework. At 1.4 mg, the daily dose covers 100% of the nutrient reference value, which is amply enough to qualify for these wordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs for tribulus itself, let us be clear: no health claim is authorised in Europe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for testosterone, not for libido, not for strength, not for muscle mass. The dossiers submitted did not succeed. And on the substance of it, the published work in healthy adult men does not show any increase in circulating testosterone. This is information most sellers in this category would rather not give; we prefer you to have it before you buy rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData missing from the manufacturer's file:\u003c\/strong\u003e the composition of the capsule shell is not specified, so it is not possible to state that it is plant-based. We will not infer it. The information appears on the packaging as received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eList of ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribulus dry extract (\u003cem\u003eTribulus terrestris\u003c\/em\u003e L., 90% saponins), bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGG, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Tribulus be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water, 200 to 250 ml. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 minutes before training, or split one in the morning and one in the evening with a meal. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e two capsules per day, in one or two servings. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 6 to 8 week course, then one to two weeks off before any repeat course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer allows two possible dosing patterns and they are not equivalent depending on how you use it. Taken all at once before the session, you concentrate the dose; split morning and evening, you spread the intake across the day. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a delicate stomach, the second option is the right one\u003c\/strong\u003e: tribulus taken on an empty stomach sometimes causes digestive discomfort, and a meal solves the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration matters more than timing. A two-week course makes no sense with this kind of plant: the manufacturer sets out 6 to 8 weeks, and that is the minimum needed to form an opinion. The 100-capsule bottle covers 50 days, i.e. a little over seven weeks — it is sized exactly for one full course, which is rather well judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one to two week break between courses comes from the traditional use of the plant, not from any documented safety constraint. Above all it has the merit of forcing you to take stock: if you notice nothing after eight weeks, it is more honest to stop than to reorder out of habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribulus combines without overlap with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e taken at bedtime, with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maca\"\u003emaca\u003c\/a\u003e or with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fenugrec\"\u003efenugreek\u003c\/a\u003e, which belong to the same category but are based on different plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Tribulus for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer restricts this product to adult men. That is a firm position, and it deserves to be respected exactly as it is written on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for minors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not advised for people on medical treatment: tribulus is not an innocuous plant and the opinion of a doctor or pharmacist is essential before combining it with any medicine. People with allergies should note the possible traces of gluten, egg, milk, fish and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it, and this is the heart of this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tribulus does not build muscle. It does not raise testosterone in a healthy adult man — the available studies do not show it. It replaces neither structured training, nor adequate protein intake, nor proper sleep. If your goal is muscle mass, the money is better spent on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e and on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e, two products whose effect on strength and mass is, by contrast, extensively documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains an interesting plant for anyone who wants to try it as part of a traditional use, with a standardised extract and a clearly stated dose. That is what we sell here: a dosed and transparent extract, not a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTribulus or ashwagandha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two plants often turn up in the same basket, and yet they do not answer the same logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribulus is a saponin-bearing plant, associated in the Ayurvedic tradition with male vitality. Its interest lies in the standardisation: at 90% saponins and 1,800 mg per day, this product is seriously dosed. But in terms of human data, the file remains thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshwagandha sits on different ground\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is an adaptogen, traditionally associated with stress management and sleep quality, and it is the more studied of the two plants. If your motivation is poor sleep or a demanding period, it is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ashwagandha\"\u003eashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e section you should go to, not this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn which case is tribulus the better choice? When you are looking for precisely that plant, for a traditional use, and you want a highly standardised extract rather than a raw powder. That is a legitimate choice, provided you know what you are buying. For an intake of minerals linked to hormonal metabolism, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e rests on authorised claims, which is not the case for tribulus — that is a difference in kind, not in degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many saponins per day with two capsules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,800 mg, from 2,000 mg of dry extract, i.e. a 90% standardisation. That is the only line to compare between two tribulus products. A product advertising 1,000 mg of extract standardised to 40% delivers only 400 mg of saponins, i.e. more than four times fewer for a similar-looking claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes tribulus raise testosterone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published work in healthy adult men does not show it, and no claim of that kind is authorised in Europe. It is a plant of traditional use, sold as such. If you have a question about your hormone levels, what you need is a blood test and a doctor, not a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there vitamin B6 in a tribulus product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is the only ingredient in the formula that carries authorised claims. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the normal functioning of the nervous system and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. The 1.4 mg covers 100% of the nutrient reference value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 capsules, two a day: 50 days, i.e. a little over seven weeks. The pack size corresponds exactly to the 6 to 8 week course recommended by the manufacturer, which avoids having to reorder halfway through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan women take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer explicitly restricts this product to adult men, and it is not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women. We stick to what is written on the packaging. For use by women, turn to other plants in the category and seek the advice of a healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are provided for by the manufacturer. On an empty stomach or between meals if you tolerate it well, with a meal if you have a sensitive stomach — tribulus sometimes causes digestive discomfort on an empty stomach. The pattern of one capsule in the morning and one in the evening with meals is the most comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with a creatine or a protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, without overlap: these are three categories that do not work on the same basis. If your goal is mass and strength, start with creatine and protein, whose data are solid, and treat tribulus as a traditional-use supplement that comes afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can I buy IO Genix Tribulus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100-capsule bottle 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 are happy to sell, but never without saying what the studies do and do not show — a customer who buys in full knowledge comes back, a disappointed customer does not. The rest of our plants and supplements can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160645075271,"sku":"8435483524569","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Tribulus-Terrestris-90-Saponines-carre.png?v=1788601941"},{"product_id":"liot-blanc-oeuf-liquide-proteine-naturelle-pure","title":"Liot Liquid Egg White 1 L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Liot liquid egg white?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/liot-oeufs\"\u003eLiot\u003c\/a\u003e liquid egg white is a one-litre bottle of pasteurised, ready-to-use \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/blanc-doeuf-liquide\"\u003eliquid egg white\u003c\/a\u003e. A single ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003e100 % pasteurised hen egg white\u003c\/strong\u003e. No additives, no preservatives, no added protein, no flavourings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasteurisation is what sets this product apart from an egg white separated at home. The liquid is brought to a controlled temperature, high enough to destroy pathogenic micro-organisms but too low to coagulate the albumin. It is this treatment that allows the unopened bottle to be kept at room temperature, below 25 °C, without refrigeration — a detail that changes how a cupboard is organised, since you no longer have to weigh fridge space against the quantity you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-litre bottle is the \u003cstrong\u003eequivalent of 32 egg whites\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the basis of \u003cstrong\u003e30 ml for an average white\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is the second advantage of the format: no more shells, no more separating the yolk, no more yolks piling up in the fridge, and dosing to the millilitre where an egg white varies from one size grade to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Liot liquid egg white contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer \u003cstrong\u003e100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, the product provides \u003cstrong\u003e49 kcal (207 kJ)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.8 g of protein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 g of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e of which 0.7 g sugars, \u003cstrong\u003e0.2 g of fat\u003c\/strong\u003e of which 0 g saturates, 0 g of fibre and \u003cstrong\u003e0.42 g of salt\u003c\/strong\u003e. The full table is set out in the nutritional values tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure that matters is the ratio between the first two. The 10.8 g of protein account for close to 90 % of the 49 kcal provided: the product therefore comfortably exceeds the 20 % of energy threshold that European regulations require for the nutrition claim \u003cstrong\u003e\"high protein\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are three authorised health claims for protein, and they are the only ones we will write: \u003cstrong\u003eprotein contributes to a growth in muscle mass, to the maintenance of muscle mass and to the maintenance of normal bones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo honest clarifications are called for. The first: this egg white is \u003cstrong\u003enot entirely free from fat\u003c\/strong\u003e. It contains 0.2 g per 100 g, and 1 g of carbohydrate. You often read \"zero fat\" and \"100 % pure protein\" on this kind of product page; that is untrue in the light of the label, even if the amounts are small. The second: the manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003edoes not publish a quantified amino acid profile\u003c\/strong\u003e for this reference, nor a density allowing millilitres to be converted exactly into grams. So we give the values per 100 g as they appear on the label, and the practical volume equivalents separately, without mixing the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Liot liquid egg white?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle before each use, then pour out the volume you want. The benchmarks are simple: \u003cstrong\u003e30 ml for one egg white\u003c\/strong\u003e, 90 ml for three, 150 to 200 ml for an omelette for two to three people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule that overrides all the others: \u003cstrong\u003enever consume this product raw.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasteurisation reduces the microbiological risk, it does not remove it, and the manufacturer requires cooking before consumption. That rules out the cold shaker, whatever gym habits may say. The real uses are therefore cooked: omelettes and scrambled eggs, pancakes, muffins and cakes, meringues, or folding it into a preparation that will go in the oven or the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the bottle is open, storage changes completely: \u003cstrong\u003ein the fridge between 0 and 4 °C, and to be used within 48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the point buyers get wrong most often, because ambient storage before opening suggests a flexibility that disappears the moment the cap is first unscrewed. An opened litre needs planning over two days: two omelettes and a batch of pancakes, for example. The product is for adults only, and its use is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this product for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at people who cook regularly and want to raise their protein intake without going through a powder: savoury breakfasts, batch cooking for the week, lighter baking. It also helps anyone who digests dairy protein poorly, since it contains none — much like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant proteins\u003c\/a\u003e, but with a complete amino acid profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product \u003cstrong\u003econtains EGGS\u003c\/strong\u003e and may contain traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, MILK and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e. An egg allergy rules it out absolutely, with no room for nuance: it is an egg white, not a derivative. It is for adults only, not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and it must never be consumed raw. On any question of allergy or particular diet, speak to your doctor or your pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it. It is not a shaker protein: the requirement to cook it makes it a cooking ingredient, not a post-session drink — for that, look instead at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e powders. It is not a slimming product: 49 kcal per 100 g help build a low-calorie meal, but it is the meal doing the work, not the bottle. And it is not economical per gram of protein: at 10.8 g per 100 g, you have to pour a lot of it to reach the amounts a scoop of powder delivers in one go. We would rather say so before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLiquid egg white or egg protein powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth come from the same food, and they do not answer the same need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteine-doeuf\"\u003eEgg protein powder\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice in three cases. When you want a shaker: it can be drunk, which the liquid does not allow. When you travel or work away from home, since it requires neither cold storage nor cooking. And when you are aiming for a high protein intake, because it comes in at around 80 g of protein per 100 g of powder where the liquid provides 10.8 g per 100 g of product. On these three points, the bottle clearly loses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid egg white wins wherever cooking comes into play. It binds a preparation, it gives an omelette or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pancakes-proteines\"\u003eprotein pancakes\u003c\/a\u003e the texture of a real egg — a reconstituted powder cannot manage that. It also wins on composition, with a single ingredient and no sweeteners, and on price per litre against the cost of a tub of powder. In practice, plenty of people keep both: the powder for shakers, the bottle for the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can you find liquid egg white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the question most often asked about this product, and availability in supermarkets remains patchy from one chain and one region to the next. The Liot brand is distributed in France; we stock it on this page, in stock, with same-day dispatch on any order placed before 14:00 and collection within two hours at our shop in Vendargues, near Montpellier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many egg whites are there in a one-litre bottle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equivalent of 32 whites, on the basis of 30 ml for an average egg white. A litre therefore represents roughly 108 g of protein in total, to be spread over the 48 hours following opening — that is where the real constraint lies, not in the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you drink it raw in a shaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The manufacturer requires cooking before consumption, and that instruction overrides the widespread use of raw egg white in bodybuilding. Pasteurisation reduces the microbiological risk without eliminating it, and raw white is in any case poorly digested. If you want a protein to drink, take a powder designed for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really keep outside the fridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but only while the bottle is unopened, at a temperature below 25 °C. After opening, the product must go into the fridge between 0 and 4 °C and be used within 48 hours. That is the distinction that matters, and the one most often forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes liquid egg white contain cholesterol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholesterol in an egg is found in the yolk, not in the white. The bottle provides only 0.2 g of fat per 100 g. On any question of lipid profile or a prescribed diet, the person to talk to is your doctor, not a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it whisk to stiff peaks as well as a fresh white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is the most common disappointment with this product — better said before you buy. Pasteurisation has already begun to denature the proteins that stabilise the foam: the white does whip up, but more slowly, with less volume, and it collapses faster than a fresh white. What genuinely helps: take it out twenty to thirty minutes beforehand, use a perfectly grease-free bowl and whisk (stainless steel or glass, never plastic), add a few drops of lemon or a pinch of cream of tartar, and allow twice the whisking time. For a chocolate mousse, a soufflé or classic meringues, it works very well. For macarons or an Italian meringue, where the stability of the foam is critical, use fresh egg whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat recipes can you make with liquid egg white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmelettes, scrambled eggs, pancakes, meringues, cakes and financiers make up the bulk of it. Rather than lining up recipes here that would teach you nothing about the product, we have gathered them into a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/blog\/blanc-oeuf-liquide-en-cuisine\"\u003ecomplete guide to the ways of using it in cooking\u003c\/a\u003e, with the proportions and cooking times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy Liot liquid egg white?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-litre bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. It is a product people often buy several bottles at a time, which only makes sense if you allow for the 48 hours of storage after opening: better several sealed litres in reserve than one open litre you do not finish. In our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, that is the first piece of advice we give on this aisle, and collection there takes place within two hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the protein sources can be compared from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160645402951,"sku":"3412632321151","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Liot-Blanc-Oeuf-Liquide-Proteine-Naturelle-Pure-carre.png?v=1788596195"},{"product_id":"io-genix-farine-avoine-neutre-glucides-complexe-naturel","title":"IO Genix Neutral Oat Flour","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Neutral Oat Flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a finely milled \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e with a single ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eoats (Avena sativa), and nothing else\u003c\/strong\u003e. No flavouring, no sweetener, no preservative, no additives. On this type of product, an ingredient list that fits in three words is exactly what you are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference from supermarket oat flakes is not nutritional, it is mechanical. A flour dissolves in a shaker, blends into pancake batter without lumps and cooks into porridge in two minutes. Flakes do not: they need longer cooking and keep their texture. If you have ever tried shaking flakes in 300 ml of water, you know why this flour exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"neutral\" in the name is to be taken literally: the taste is that of oats, subtle and slightly cereal-like, with no sweetening or perfume. That is a drawback if you drink it on its own with water, and an advantage if you cook. The product joins our carbohydrate sources, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creme-de-riz\"\u003ecream of rice\u003c\/a\u003e, and the manufacturer's full range can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 40 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 40 g serving*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,570 kJ \/ 375 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e628 kJ \/ 150 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.008 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Column calculated from the values declared per 100 g, as the manufacturer does not publish a per-serving column. \u003cstrong\u003eThe net weight of the pack does not appear in the data passed on to us\u003c\/strong\u003e: divide the weight shown on the packaging by 40 g to find the number of servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree figures define this product, and all three can be used in regulatory terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e66 g of carbohydrate for only 1.1 g of sugars.\u003c\/strong\u003e In other words, virtually all of the carbohydrate content is starch. The threshold for the \"low sugars\" claim is 5 g per 100 g: the product is five times below it. That is what sets it squarely apart from shop-bought cereals, often at 20 or 25 g of sugars per 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 g of fibre per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 4 g in a 40 g serving. The threshold for the \u003cstrong\u003e\"high fibre\"\u003c\/strong\u003e claim is 6 g per 100 g: it is comfortably cleared. That is what gives oats their satiety — a morning bowl that holds until midday, where sugary cereals let you down at ten o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 g of protein per 100 g.\u003c\/strong\u003e It supplies around 14% of the product's energy, which permits the \u003cstrong\u003e\"source of protein\"\u003c\/strong\u003e claim. This is not a protein and it should not be counted as one, but it is clearly better than a maltodextrin or a cream of rice, and it counts when you add up a whole day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest clarification to finish. The manufacturer mentions the presence of \u003cstrong\u003ebeta-glucans, vitamins B1 and B5 and biotin, magnesium, phosphorus and manganese, without publishing the amounts\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is a particular shame for the beta-glucans: there is an authorised health claim for oat beta-glucans, but it requires a minimum content per serving. Without a figure, that threshold cannot be verified, and \u003cstrong\u003ewe will therefore make no claim\u003c\/strong\u003e for these nutrients. The manufacturer also states a glycaemic index of around 55; we report it as manufacturer data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use oat flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 50 g depending on the moment. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 to 300 ml for 30 to 40 g in a shaker. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e at breakfast, 1 to 2 h before training, after the session, or as a snack. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 3 servings a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e none, it is a food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's guidelines, by situation: \u003cstrong\u003e40 to 50 g at breakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 40 g one to two hours before\u003c\/strong\u003e training; \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 40 g after the session\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a protein; \u003cstrong\u003e25 to 30 g as a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e between two meals. Allow one to two hours before training, not twenty minutes: with 4 g of fibre per serving, digestion takes its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour preparations that work. In a \u003cstrong\u003eshaker\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 to 40 g in 250 to 300 ml of water or plant-based milk. As \u003cstrong\u003eporridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 g in 200 ml of milk, heated for two to three minutes. As \u003cstrong\u003epancakes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 g, two eggs and 100 ml of plant-based milk, the simplest and most reliable recipe there is. In \u003cstrong\u003ebaking\u003c\/strong\u003e: replace 25 to 50% of the ordinary flour in your recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common pairing remains the one with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein powder\u003c\/a\u003e, in a ratio of roughly 40 g of flour to 25 to 30 g of powder: that gives you a complete breakfast in thirty seconds. If you cook it hot, add the protein at the end of preparation, since whey poured into a boiling liquid coagulates. Finally, \u003cstrong\u003ereseal the bag tightly and use it within six months of opening\u003c\/strong\u003e — a flour takes up moisture and goes rancid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this flour for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits those who struggle to eat enough carbohydrate, those who want a filling breakfast with no added sugar, and those who cook and are looking for a neutral base. It contains no ingredient of animal origin and is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt contains OATS\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the manufacturer flags \u003cstrong\u003epossible traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, NUTS and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e linked to production conditions. \u003cstrong\u003eIn cases of coeliac disease, this product is not indicated.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oats do not contain gluten in the sense that wheat does, but they are very frequently contaminated upstream of processing, and the manufacturer makes no \"gluten free\" claim here. Do not take any risk on this basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNor does it suit you if you are looking for a fast-absorbing carbohydrate during exercise: the 4 g of fibre per serving, which make it worthwhile in the morning, become a handicap on a bike. That is the role of a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003emaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e. And if you have a sensitive gut, introduce it gradually rather than starting at 50 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: this is not a weight-loss product. 150 kcal in a 40 g serving is energy, and energy that is easy to swallow in liquid form — the opposite of what you are looking for in a strict deficit. Nor is it a protein source in the sense of a shake, or a vitamin supplement: the micronutrients present are not quantified and will not be sold as a selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOat flour or sweet potato flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are complex carbohydrates in powder form, high in fibre, and they often end up in the same cupboard. The choice comes down to three very concrete differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugars.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 g per 100 g here, against almost 12 g for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-de-patate-douce-1\"\u003esweet potato flour\u003c\/a\u003e. That is the sharpest gap, and it is decisive if you are watching your simple sugars or if you are stacking up large amounts of carbohydrate to gain weight: oats win by a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein.\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 g per 100 g against around 4.5 g. Oats provide three times as much, which does not make them a protein source but does improve the overall profile of a breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where sweet potato takes the advantage back: it has a natural sweetness that almost does away with the need to sweeten, whereas oats stay frankly neutral and a little dull when taken on their own with water. On pancakes or in a cake, many prefer sweet potato; in a quick shake or as porridge, oats remain the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: oats for volume, neutrality and the nutritional profile; sweet potato for taste and baked preparations. The two combine very well in the same recipe, and nothing obliges you to choose once and for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference from ordinary oat flakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe particle size, essentially, and therefore the use. A flour dissolves in a shaker, blends into a batter without lumps and cooks in two minutes; flakes need longer cooking and keep their texture. Nutritionally, oats are still oats — it is the convenience you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be eaten raw, without cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a shake or in fromage blanc: the flour is finely milled and mixes without any trouble when cold. The taste stays subtle and a little floury — that is the main criticism made of it. Cooked as porridge or pancakes, it develops considerably more flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for people with coeliac disease?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not on the basis of the information available. Oats do not contain gluten in the sense that wheat does, but the manufacturer flags possible traces of gluten linked to production conditions and makes no \"gluten free\" claim. In cases of coeliac disease, rule this product out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much fibre and sugar exactly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 g of fibre and 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, that is 4 g of fibre and 0.4 g of sugars in a 40 g serving. This ratio is what sets oats apart from shop-bought cereals, many of which exceed 20 g of sugars per 100 g for half as much fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed with whey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is the most widespread use: allow around 40 g of flour to 25 to 30 g of protein. Prepare it in a shaker with a ball if possible, as the flour is thicker than a cream of rice. In a hot preparation, add the protein at the end of cooking, off the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain beta-glucans in a useful amount?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer flags their presence but does not publish the content. Yet the authorised health claim for oat beta-glucans is based on a minimum amount per serving. Without a figure, we cannot state anything, and we will not do so. If this matters to you, ask the manufacturer for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the bag keep once opened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix months, provided you reseal it tightly and keep it dry, cool and away from light. An oat flour contains 6.5 g of fat per 100 g: badly stored, it goes rancid and takes on a recognisable cardboard taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Oat Flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the least spectacular product in the range and one of the most useful: nobody walks into our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, asking for oat flour. Plenty of people leave with it, though, because it is the simplest answer to \"I haven't got time for breakfast\". The rest of the carbohydrate sources can be compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160646680903,"sku":"8435569314527","price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Farine-Avoine-Neutre-Glucides-Complexes-carre.png?v=1788600784"},{"product_id":"io-genix-protein-mass","title":"IO Genix Protein Mass","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Protein Mass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003emass-gain powder\u003c\/strong\u003e to be mixed with liquid, with a reference serving of \u003cstrong\u003e50 g for 195 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining protein, carbohydrate, creatine and glutamine. The flavours listed: Intense Chocolate, Original Black Cookies, Vanilla-Hazelnut, Crema Rica Cookies and Petit Yogurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet us set the right expectations straight away, because the name can be misleading. With \u003cstrong\u003e16 g of protein and 28 g of carbohydrate for 195 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e, this product belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lean-gainer\"\u003elean gainer\u003c\/a\u003e family, not to the heavyweight gainers. A true hard gainer delivers 400 to 600 kcal per serving. That is not a flaw: it is a different category, and it is better to know before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first ingredient on the list is \u003cstrong\u003eoat flour\u003c\/strong\u003e, not maltodextrin or sugar — which explains the mere 2 g of sugars for 28 g of carbohydrate. Then come maltodextrin, a LACTOMIN® whey protein concentrate, L-glycine, Kyowa L-glutamine, creatine monohydrate, flavourings, sucralose, a colour (azorubine), the DigeZyme® enzyme complex and vitamin B6. The rest of the Spanish range can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 50 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 50 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e390 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreatine monohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKyowa L-Glutamine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigeZyme® complex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Column calculated from the values declared for 50 g. Not included in the data supplied: the energy value in kilojoules, the \"of which saturates\" line, the \"fibre\" line, the vitamin B6 content and the net weight of the pack — so we cannot calculate the number of servings per tub. Divide the weight printed on the packaging by 50 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most interesting figure in this table is not the protein, it is the \u003cstrong\u003ecreatine: 3,000 mg per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is exactly the daily maintenance dose, the one on which the only authorised claim on this entire product rests: \u003cstrong\u003ecreatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise\u003c\/strong\u003e, a claim valid from 3 g per day. One serving puts you right on it. If you take two, you are at 6 g, which brings nothing further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second figure is the sugars: \u003cstrong\u003e2 g for 28 g of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is what genuinely sets this powder apart from a cheap gainer loaded with dextrose. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e at the top of the list is not a marketing line: you can see it on the \"of which sugars\" row, and it is verifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA third reading, less flattering: \u003cstrong\u003e16 g of protein per serving is not a lot\u003c\/strong\u003e. An ordinary whey shake delivers 22 to 25 for 120 kcal. Here, the protein comes with 28 g of carbohydrate. That is the very principle of a gainer, but it does mean you should stop comparing this product to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e: it is not the same use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the glutamine and the DigeZyme® complex we shall be brief: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e for either glutamine or an enzyme complex. We mention them because they appear on the label, without attributing any effect to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Protein Mass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 g, that is two scoops. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 to 400 ml of water or skimmed milk. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e between meals, or after training. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to two servings a day depending on your bodyweight and your needs. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e ongoing, as no course duration is set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's advice, which we are happy to repeat: \u003cstrong\u003estart with a half serving for the first week.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty-eight grams of carbohydrate, creatine and glutamine all at once, in a stomach that is not used to it, makes itself felt. Building up gradually avoids the discomfort that makes people give up after three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake vigorously for thirty seconds, pouring the liquid in before the powder. With oat flour in the formula, the texture is thicker than a whey shake: that is normal, and 400 ml rather than 300 makes it considerably easier to drink if you have to get it down between two meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreatine brings one further instruction, and it is not decorative: \u003cstrong\u003eincrease your water intake\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the period of use. That applies to any product containing \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA final word on timing. The manufacturer suggests four slots; in practice, a gainer is there to add calories where you cannot manage to eat them. Take it at the point in the day when you usually skip a snack, not on top of a meal you are already eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Protein Mass right for, and who is it not right for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at those who cannot get their calories up at the table: limited appetite, short days, a metabolism that burns through everything. Drinking 195 kcal is far easier than getting the equivalent down in rice and chicken. It also suits those already taking creatine who appreciate not having one more product to juggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product \u003cstrong\u003econtains GLUTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e (oat flour) and \u003cstrong\u003eMILK\u003c\/strong\u003e. Note a discrepancy in the labelling supplied: the ingredient list mentions \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e among the possible traces, while the warning places it among the allergens present. If you are allergic to soya, work on the more cautious assumption and check the packaging. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eWHEAT, EGG and FISH\u003c\/strong\u003e are also possible. The manufacturer advises against it for children, adolescents and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains \u003cstrong\u003eazorubine (E122)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an azo colour that requires the following regulatory wording: \u003cem\u003emay have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children\u003c\/em\u003e. We reproduce it because it is mandatory, and because it appears nowhere else on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable if you are coeliac: oat flour is the first ingredient, and here gluten is a component, not a trace. Nor is it suitable when cutting, or if your aim is simply to raise your protein intake — in that case, a whey shake does better for fewer calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: mass gain without eating. \u003cstrong\u003e195 kcal is a snack, not a meal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and two servings a day represent 390 added calories. If your diet does not follow, this product will do nothing at all. The phrase \"rapid muscle development\" should not lead you to hope for anything other than a well-composed calorie supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtein Mass or a hard gainer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the choice that really matters, and it comes down to a single line: calories per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hard-gainer\"\u003ehard gainer\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 400 to 600 kcal per serving, with a carbohydrate-to-protein ratio often of 3:1 or 4:1 and a lot of maltodextrin. It is the better choice if you genuinely struggle to put on weight and need to add 800 to 1,000 kcal a day. Its drawback is well known: the volume is enormous, the taste quickly becomes sickly, and part of the calories come from simple sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein Mass is the better choice for measured \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gain\u003c\/a\u003e, where you want to add 200 to 400 clean calories without sending your sugars through the roof. The protein-to-carbohydrate ratio here is 1:1.75, which is far more balanced than a conventional gainer, and the 3 g of built-in creatine saves you a further product. It is also a shake you can drink every day without coming to hate it after a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA third route exists, and it is often the most economical: buy a protein, an oat flour and creatine separately, and put it together yourself. You control every dose and the cost per gram falls. What you lose is the convenience of a single powder — it is up to you to decide what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a gainer or a protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot quite one and not quite the other: it is a lean gainer. With 16 g of protein and 28 g of carbohydrate for 195 kcal, it delivers less protein than a whey and far fewer calories than a hard gainer. Its place is that of a solid, well-composed snack, not a protein shake nor a massive calorie top-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take creatine alongside it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, if you take one serving a day: the 3 g it contains correspond exactly to the daily maintenance dose, and that is the threshold on which the authorised claim rests. Adding more on top will do nothing further. On the days you do not take a shake, however, your creatine intake drops to zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the product contain gluten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and not merely as traces. Oat flour is the first ingredient on the list, and traces of wheat are flagged as well. In cases of coeliac disease this product is not indicated — that is a point better read here than after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings per tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe net weight of the pack does not appear in the labelling data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot calculate it. Divide the weight printed on the packaging by 50 g, which is the reference serving for every value on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater or milk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer allows both, with skimmed milk. With water, you stay at 195 kcal, which is the honest calculation. With milk, allow 100 to 130 kcal more depending on the volume: that is useful if your aim really is to raise your calories, and it needs to go into your total if you are counting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy start with a half serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 28 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of creatine and 6 g of glutamine all at once often cause bloating in the first few days. A week at 25 g is enough to let the body get used to it. It is common-sense advice, given by the manufacturer itself, and rarely followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavour should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense Chocolate and Original Black Cookies are the boldest, Crema Rica Cookies and Vanilla-Hazelnut are milder, Petit Yogurt is noticeably lighter and tangier — it is the one that goes down best if you have to drink two servings a day, boredom being the number one reason a gainer gets abandoned. All of them contain sucralose and a colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Protein Mass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. If this is your first gainer, pick a flavour you know you can drink every day: that is the most decisive criterion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we always start with the same question in front of this aisle: how many calories are you eating at the moment? Nine times out of ten, the answer shows that a meal is missing, not a supplement — and a lean gainer like this one solves exactly that problem, no more and no less. The rest of the aisle can be compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Chocolate","offer_id":51160648319303,"sku":"8435569314893","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original Black Cookies","offer_id":51160648352071,"sku":"8435569314879","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vanilla-Hazelnut","offer_id":51160648384839,"sku":"8435569314862","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rich Cream Cookies","offer_id":51160648417607,"sku":"8435569322294","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yoghurt Biscuit","offer_id":51160648450375,"sku":"8435569322287","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Protein-Mass-Developpement-Musculaire-carre.png?v=1788597461"},{"product_id":"io-genix-cyclic-dextrin","title":"IO Genix Cyclic Dextrin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Cyclic Dextrin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Cyclic Dextrin is a carbohydrate powder designed to be drunk during exercise. \u003cstrong\u003eA 25 g serving provides 24 g of carbohydrate for 95 kcal, with zero sugar.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is mixed into 400 to 500 ml of water and sipped steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly branched cyclic dextrin, often sold under the Cluster Dextrin name, is a carbohydrate made from maize starch by an enzymatic process that yields very large, heavily branched molecules. It is not a sugar: the “of which sugars” line in the table reads 0 g, which is rare for a fast-acting carbohydrate source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts interesting property is a physical one. \u003cstrong\u003eA cyclic dextrin solution has a low osmolality despite a high carbohydrate concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the molecules are few in number but very large. In practice, it leaves the stomach quickly and feels less heavy than a drink loaded with simple sugars. The rest of the Spanish range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cyclic-dextrin\"\u003ecyclic dextrin\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in a serving of Cyclic Dextrin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 25 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCluster Dextrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe per 100 g column is calculated from the per-serving values published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 g of carbohydrate without a single gram of sugar is the figure that justifies the price of this kind of powder.\u003c\/strong\u003e A conventional sports drink based on simple sugars would give you the same energy with 20 g of sugars and, for a great many people, a heavy stomach after forty minutes. Here that line of the table reads zero, and that is what changes the experience on long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne point about the composition has to be flagged plainly, because the manufacturer's documentation contradicts itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some of its material presents the product as a single-ingredient powder; its ingredient list, however, declares two sweeteners, sucralose and acesulfame K. We go by the ingredient list, which is the reference document where composition is concerned. The powder is therefore slightly sweet to the taste, without providing sugars in the nutritional sense. If a complete absence of sweeteners matters to you, the label on the tub you receive is the authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissing from the manufacturer's file:\u003c\/strong\u003e the net weight of the tub and the number of servings are not disclosed. We will not infer them. No health claim is authorised in Europe for cyclic dextrin either: we describe its physical properties and its composition, without attributing any quantified performance effect to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredient list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCluster Dextrin (highly branched dextrin), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Cyclic Dextrin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 g. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 to 500 ml of cool water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 30 minutes before exercise, during exercise, or within the 30 minutes that follow. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving per hour of exercise in endurance sports. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e as needed, with no course to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe volume of water is the parameter that decides everything here.\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 g in 500 ml gives a light drink that goes down effortlessly. The same 25 g in 250 ml gives a solution twice as concentrated, which cancels out the very advantage of the product and causes exactly the heaviness you were trying to avoid. If you take away only one instruction from this page, make it that one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip small amounts every fifteen to twenty minutes rather than drinking it in one go. That holds for every sports drink, and particularly for this one, whose point is to deliver a steady supply over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder dissolves very easily, even in cold water, with no lumps and no foam. A simple shaker is enough; make your bottle up before you set off rather than attempting to mix it on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines perfectly with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolyte\u003c\/a\u003e powder in the same bottle — carbohydrate and minerals then cover both needs of a long session — and with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAAs\u003c\/a\u003e if your last meal was a while ago. After exercise, it pairs without difficulty with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on the hourly amount, because the question comes up often: the manufacturer allows for one serving per hour of exercise in endurance sports, which puts the intake at around 24 g of carbohydrate per hour. That is a cautious, well-tolerated level. Experienced cyclists and trail runners often go higher, but that is built up gradually in training, never on race day: the stomach is trained like everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, cool water is preferable to lukewarm water, not for any physiological reason but because a lukewarm drink quickly becomes sickly after an hour of exercise. It is the kind of detail that decides whether the bottle is finished or abandoned half full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Cyclic Dextrin for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed first at efforts that last: cycling, trail running, long-distance running, swimming, combat sports, back-to-back CrossFit sessions, weight training sessions running well beyond the hour. Below sixty minutes of exercise, taking carbohydrate during the session does little for someone who has eaten normally beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits stomachs that are sensitive during exercise particularly well, the ones that tolerate neither gels nor very sweet drinks. That is in fact its whole reason for existing, and the only argument on which it genuinely stands apart from an ordinary maltodextrin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for children, adolescents and pregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e, and asks that the recommended daily dose not be exceeded. The product may contain traces of gluten, eggs, milk, fish and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is carbohydrate, nothing else. It has no stimulant effect, does not replace electrolytes in a sweaty session, and provides no amino acids. Nor does it make you lose weight — it adds 95 kcal to your day, which is its function. If you are in a calorie deficit and your session lasts forty minutes, this product is working against you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCyclic dextrin or maltodextrin, which should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are carbohydrates derived from starch, both serve the same purpose, and there is a real difference between them — a more modest one, however, than the market would have you believe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003eMaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e is markedly cheaper per kilo and perfectly effective at rebuilding stores after exercise. If your use is recovery, or if you are adding carbohydrate to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gainer\u003c\/a\u003e, it does the job and there is no reason to pay more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyclic dextrin stands out during exercise, thanks to its low osmolality: it leaves the stomach faster and sits more lightly. It is the better choice if you have already experienced heaviness or digestive discomfort with a carbohydrate drink, and on efforts lasting several hours where you have to drink regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a third route, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waxy-maize\"\u003ewaxy maize\u003c\/a\u003e, halfway between the two in price as in behaviour. And for a short session, the most honest answer is that none of the three is necessary: a decent meal two hours beforehand is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last criterion often settles the matter between them, and it has nothing technical about it: taste. Pure maltodextrin is slightly sweet and neutral; this cyclic dextrin, sweetened, goes down better for many people over the course of a long ride. Over three hours on the bike, drinking something you can stomach counts for more than the finer points of the molecule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much carbohydrate is in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 g of carbohydrate for 95 kcal, in a 25 g serving. What makes it distinctive is the “of which sugars” line, which reads 0 g: the energy comes from a complex carbohydrate rather than from simple sugars, which changes how the drink is tolerated during exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy mix it into 400 to 500 ml?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause that is the volume that gives the drink a concentration close to that of the body's own fluids, the condition for it to leave the stomach quickly. One serving in 250 ml cancels out that advantage and brings the product back down to the level of an ordinary sugary drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain sweeteners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ingredient list declares sucralose and acesulfame K, even though other parts of the manufacturer's documentation present the powder as a single-ingredient product. We go by the ingredient list. Neither of these two sweeteners provides calories or appears in the sugars line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take it after training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within the 30 minutes that follow, as the manufacturer allows. For that particular use, however, a far cheaper maltodextrin will do the same job: the advantage of cyclic dextrin plays out during exercise, not after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for weight training sessions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn long, intense sessions, yes, drunk during the session. On an hour-long session for someone who ate two hours beforehand, the intake is superfluous and simply adds 95 kcal. The criterion is how long the effort actually lasts, not the discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo ingredient of animal origin appears in the list: the dextrin comes from maize starch and both sweeteners are synthetic. The manufacturer does not, however, claim vegan status, and the product may contain traces of milk and eggs from the production facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed with other powders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout difficulty, with electrolytes or amino acids in the same bottle. Just avoid adding a protein to it if you intend to drink it during exercise: the mixture becomes thick and loses the whole digestive tolerance advantage that justifies the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Cyclic Dextrin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we always ask the same question before recommending it: how long does your session last? Under an hour, we point the customer back towards their plate rather than towards this tub. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160648581447,"sku":"8435483526839","price":31.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Cyclic-Dextrin-Glucides-Performance-carre.png?v=1788597463"},{"product_id":"io-genix-waxymaze","title":"IO Genix WaxyMaze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix WaxyMaze?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix WaxyMaze is a carbohydrate powder for mixing with water, made from waxy maize starch. \u003cstrong\u003eA 75 g serving provides 74 g of carbohydrate for 297 kcal, of which 0 g sugars, and 0.5 mg of vitamin B1.\u003c\/strong\u003e It dissolves in 500 to 700 ml of water and is drunk during or after exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaxy maize — \u003cem\u003ewaxy maize\u003c\/em\u003e in English — is a variety of maize whose starch consists almost entirely of amylopectin, the branched fraction of starch. Ordinary starch contains around a quarter amylose, the linear fraction, which digests more slowly. It is this botanical peculiarity, and nothing else, that explains how the product behaves in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn concrete terms, you are dealing with a high-glycaemic-index carbohydrate source, with no sugar in the nutritional sense of the word, and no pronounced sweet taste. It is fuel, not a drink for pleasure. The rest of the Spanish range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waxy-maize\"\u003ewaxy maize\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a serving of WaxyMaze contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional values\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 75 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e297 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmylopectin (WaxyMaze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B1 (thiamine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe line to look at is the sugars: 74 g of carbohydrate, of which 0 g sugars.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is what sets a starch powder apart from a conventional energy drink, where most of the carbohydrate is sucrose or glucose. Here, it all comes from a branched starch. The energy arrives quickly, but it does not arrive as sugar, and the cloying feeling typical of very sweet drinks does not occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vitamin B1 is not there for show: it is the vitamin involved in carbohydrate metabolism, and \u003cstrong\u003ethiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is the authorised wording. At 0.5 mg per serving, i.e. 45% of the reference value, the amount is enough to be declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne point we want to state plainly, because it changes how this product should be used: it contains no sodium.\u003c\/strong\u003e The table shows 0 g of salt. So this is not a complete sports drink: on a long ride or in hot weather, you will be short of the electrolytes you lose through sweat. Plan for those separately — our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e aisle exists for that. A carbohydrate powder on its own is no substitute for a properly formulated isotonic drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething else that cannot be asserted is that this powder clears the stomach faster than any other: that is the classic marketing argument for waxy maize, it has not been validated at European level and we will not repeat it. What is true and verifiable is the composition: a branched starch, high glycaemic index, no sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData missing from the manufacturer's file:\u003c\/strong\u003e the net weight of the tub, and therefore the number of servings, is not disclosed, any more than the stated origin of the flavouring. We will not infer them; the net content is shown on the packaging you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModified starch, flavouring, acidity regulator (citric acid), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, MILK, EGG and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take WaxyMaze?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 g. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 to 700 ml of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 minutes before exercise, sipped during exercise, or immediately afterwards. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving per session, depending on duration and intensity. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e no course to follow, it is a product used occasionally around training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dilution volume is the most important parameter, and it is the one people get wrong most often.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 75 g serving in 300 ml gives a very concentrated drink, hard to swallow during exercise and sometimes heavy on the stomach. The 500 to 700 ml specified by the manufacturer are not a suggestion: they correspond to a concentration the digestive tract will accept under exertion. If you have to carry less liquid, cut the powder, not the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust the concentration to the outside temperature — an endurance habit that few people apply. In cold weather you sweat less and can go more concentrated: the manufacturer mentions 60 to 80 g per litre. In hot weather, what you mainly need is to drink: drop to 20 to 40 g per litre and increase the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn weight training, the 75 g serving in 500 ml during the session makes sense on long, high-volume workouts. On an hour of strength work it is probably superfluous: over that duration your glycogen stores are enough, and another 297 kcal in the day is not neutral if you are watching your weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recovery, the classic combination remains carbohydrate plus protein. A serving of WaxyMaze with a scoop of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e within the thirty minutes after the session covers both needs at once, and it is also the basis of a self-made \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gain\u003c\/a\u003e shake, often cheaper than a ready-made gainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is WaxyMaze for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits an endurance athlete on efforts of more than an hour, a weight trainer on long sessions, and anyone looking to increase their daily calorie intake without going through bulky foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not for you if your goal is weight loss.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the point on which we regularly turn down sales in the shop: 297 kcal in a drink is the equivalent of a light meal, and drinking your calories is the quickest way to derail a deficit. During a cutting phase, this product only makes sense on very long sessions, and even then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not recommended for children, adolescents, pregnant women or breastfeeding women. People with diabetes or with a blood-sugar regulation disorder should seek their doctor's advice before using a high-glycaemic-index powder: that is not a token precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula contains \u003cstrong\u003esucralose and acesulfame K\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you avoid artificial sweeteners, this product is not for you. Anyone with allergies should take account of the traces of gluten, milk, egg and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is not a performance product with an immediate effect. You will not be stronger after drinking it. It supplies fuel, which is only of interest if the effort actually consumes it. On an hour-long session for someone who eats properly, the usefulness is slight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWaxyMaze or cyclic dextrin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two powders occupy the same place in the carbohydrate aisle, and the choice comes down to two simple criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaxyMaze is an amylopectin derived from waxy maize. It is the most economical option per gram of carbohydrate, it mixes properly and it suits the majority of uses: post-session refuelling, a drink for long training sessions, extra calories during mass gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyclic dextrin is a starch processed differently, whose main quality is digestive comfort at high concentration.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have ever had a heavy stomach from a carbohydrate powder during exercise, that is the parameter that matters to you, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cyclic-dextrin\"\u003ecyclic dextrin\u003c\/a\u003e aisle is the right place. The trade-off is that it costs considerably more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat leaves \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003emaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e, the oldest and cheapest of the three, perfectly valid for recovery when digestive tolerance is not an issue. To sum up: maltodextrin if budget comes first, WaxyMaze for a good compromise, cyclic dextrin if your stomach has already let you down mid-race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much carbohydrate in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 g of carbohydrate for 297 kcal, of which 0 g sugars. All of it comes from waxy maize starch, rich in amylopectin. That is the carbohydrate equivalent of roughly 100 g of dry pasta, in liquid form and with no bulk in the stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it taste sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot very. The product contains no sugars, only sucralose and acesulfame K in small amounts, plus an acidity regulator. The resulting drink stays light in taste, which is an advantage on long efforts where very sweet drinks end up becoming sickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need to add electrolytes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as soon as the effort drags on and you are sweating. The nutrition table shows 0 g of salt: this powder supplies fuel, not minerals. On a long ride or in hot weather, add an electrolyte product or a pinch of salt to your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore, during or after training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are provided for, but the most worthwhile use is during efforts of more than sixty minutes and immediately after an intense session. Before exercise, taking it 30 minutes beforehand works; on a short session, by contrast, the intake is of little interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed with a protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is in fact the most common pairing for recovery: carbohydrate and protein in the same shaker after the session. It is also the basis of a home-made gainer, generally cheaper and more adjustable than a ready-made mass gain product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water per serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 to 700 ml for 75 g of powder. Below 500 ml, the drink becomes concentrated and sits heavily on the stomach during exercise. In hot weather, increase the volume further or cut the powder: it is digestive comfort that decides, not the theoretical serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product make you put on weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides 297 kcal per serving, so yes, if you add it to a diet that already covers your needs. That is precisely its value during mass gain and its main drawback during a cutting phase. Use it according to your goal, not out of habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix WaxyMaze?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is a product we recommend mainly to cyclists and trail runners, and one we frankly advise against for anyone trying to lose weight: drinking 300 kcal is the most discreet way of sabotaging a deficit. The full aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160648941895,"sku":"8435569300018","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-WaxyMaze-Glucides-Performance-Instantanee-carre.png?v=1788597590"},{"product_id":"olimp-carbonox-complexe-glucides-triple-source-energie","title":"Olimp Carbonox","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Olimp Carbonox?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlimp Carbonox is a carbohydrate powder to be mixed with water, intended for training, made by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olimp-sport-nutrition\"\u003eOlimp Sport Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e, a Polish brand. It is dosed at 50 g and drunk before, during or after a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the formula is a blend of three carbohydrates: \u003cstrong\u003emaltodextrins, glucose and isomaltulose\u003c\/strong\u003e. To these are added L-arginine hydrochloride, two acidity regulators (malic acid, citric acid), a set of vitamins and minerals, flavourings, two sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose) and colours depending on the flavour. The flavours listed: Strawberry, Lemon, Orange, Pineapple and Grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on method before going further. This page repeats no promise of \"two hours of stable blood sugar\" and no stated duration of energy: those claims circulate about this product, they are not backed by any verifiable source and they no longer appear here. The net weight of the tub, for its part, does not appear in the product data we hold for this item: it is printed on the packaging, so we work in 50 g servings rather than in servings per tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 50 g serving of Carbonox contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne serving provides \u003cstrong\u003e47.5 g of carbohydrate, of which 12.5 g sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003e816 kJ \/ 192 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.025 g of salt. It also contains \u003cstrong\u003e500 mg of L-arginine hydrochloride, i.e. 410 mg of L-arginine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the product apart is its fortification. The vitamins are dosed at a consistent level: each of the ones that are quantified provides \u003cstrong\u003e20 % of the NRV per 50 g serving\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the mineral side, chromium reaches 94 % and manganese 50 %, while calcium and magnesium stay below the 15 % that any claim depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 50 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,632 kJ \/ 384 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e816 kJ \/ 192 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.025 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 1 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-arginine (from the hydrochloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e820 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e410 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.44 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.22 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.56 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.56 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiotin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82.5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.5 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelenium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* No NRV is established for L-arginine, and no health claim is authorised for it: it appears in the composition, it is not an argument for effectiveness. Two reservations about the table, which we would rather write down than round off. The ingredients list mentions \u003cstrong\u003etwelve vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e, but only \u003cstrong\u003eten are quantified\u003c\/strong\u003e: vitamin D and pantothenic acid appear in the composition with no content declared. Likewise, the list mentions \u003cstrong\u003eeight minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — iodine and molybdenum being added to the six in the table — but \u003cstrong\u003eonly six are quantified\u003c\/strong\u003e. We are not inventing the four missing rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe verified levels permit the following European wordings, and only those: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin C, B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, biotin, iron and manganese contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003evitamin C, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folate and iron contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003evitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003evitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal vision\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003echromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e department covers the same ground outside a training context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the carbohydrates themselves, a European claim does exist, but its conditions of use require an intake of the order of 4 g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight after exercise. For a person of 75 kg, that comes to 300 g of carbohydrate, or six servings. A 50 g serving does not meet that condition: we therefore claim nothing on that front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Olimp Carbonox?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer specifies \u003cstrong\u003eone 50 g scoop in 100 to 200 ml of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, to be mixed vigorously for at least \u003cstrong\u003e10 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e. The recommended amount is \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 4 servings a day\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on training intensity and body weight — that is 95 to 190 g of carbohydrate a day from this product alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree timings are proposed: \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes before\u003c\/strong\u003e training, \u003cstrong\u003eduring\u003c\/strong\u003e the session in small sips, and \u003cstrong\u003eimmediately after\u003c\/strong\u003e. No course length is given by the manufacturer, and there is no reason to set one: a carbohydrate powder is taken according to training load, not as a course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical note on dilution. Fifty grams in 100 ml gives a very concentrated solution, which slows gastric emptying and troubles a lot of athletes during exercise. If you are drinking the mix while running or cycling, go beyond the 200 ml stated and dilute in 500 to 700 ml. The manufacturer's range suits a single drink after the session better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Carbonox for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product is aimed at adults whose training load is genuine: long sessions, back-to-back workouts, endurance sports, or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003ebulking\u003c\/a\u003e where calorie intake from solid food becomes hard to sustain. If you train for an hour three times a week, a 192 kcal serving of fast carbohydrate serves no purpose and simply adds to your calorie balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states clearly that the product is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for people with diabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e. It \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as for the \u003cstrong\u003eunder-18s\u003c\/strong\u003e, and reminds you not to exceed the daily serving. It is made in a factory that handles milk, eggs, soya, nuts, peanuts, gluten, fish, crustaceans and molluscs: traces are possible. Any question relating to a medical treatment or condition belongs with your doctor or your pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: this is not a weight loss product, quite the opposite. Nor is it a meal replacement, despite the vitamins: 0.5 g of protein per serving feeds nothing. And it is not a pre-workout, it contains no caffeine. Finally, no promise about how long the energy lasts can be kept: the rate at which you empty your stores depends on intensity, on what you have eaten that day and on your training, not on the composition of a powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbonox or a plain maltodextrin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question is a genuine one, because the price gap per kilo of carbohydrate is significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003emaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice when you are consuming large volumes of carbohydrate, when you want to control your intake precisely, or when you are already taking vitamins elsewhere — Carbonox's 20 % of the NRV then adds to what you are swallowing on the other side, and the benefit melts away. It is also preferable if you are mixing your carbohydrate with a protein or with amino acids in the same bottle: the fewer flavourings and acidifiers there are, the better the mix behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbonox holds its own when you want a ready-to-use drink that is pleasant to swallow, and when the vitamin content replaces a multivitamin you are not taking. If it is digestive comfort on very long efforts that concerns you, look instead at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cyclic-dextrin\"\u003ecyclodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e, whose osmolarity is more favourable, or at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waxy-maize\"\u003ewaxy maize\u003c\/a\u003e. And to cover the calories of a weight gain phase, carbohydrate combined with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e works better than carbohydrate on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat proportion of Carbonox is maltodextrin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish the split between the three sources. The ingredients list puts the carbohydrate blend first, with the maltodextrins named before glucose and then isomaltulose, which indicates descending order of quantity without giving weights. We are not going to estimate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many 50 g servings can you take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to four depending on training intensity and body weight, according to the manufacturer. That comes to 95 to 190 g of carbohydrate and 384 to 768 kcal from this product alone. Count them in your daily balance: this is energy, not a neutral supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Carbonox suitable for people with diabetes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The manufacturer says so explicitly, and the composition confirms it: 47.5 g of carbohydrate per serving, of which 12.5 g sugars. No multi-source formulation changes that figure. If this concerns you, the question is one for your doctor, not for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the nutrition table change with the flavour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published values apply to the range; only the colours vary with the flavour, as the ingredients list indicates. The flavours listed are Strawberry, Lemon, Orange, Pineapple and Grapefruit. The two sweeteners, acesulfame K and sucralose, are common to all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Carbonox contain gluten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo gluten-containing ingredient appears in the composition, but the factory also handles gluten, as well as milk, eggs, soya, nuts, peanuts, fish, crustaceans and molluscs. If you have coeliac disease, this risk of traces should be taken seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many vitamins and minerals are actually quantified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen vitamins out of the twelve present in the ingredients list, and six minerals out of the eight. Vitamin D, pantothenic acid, iodine and molybdenum appear in the composition with no content declared. That is a shortcoming of the label, not an omission on our part, and it makes any claim for those four nutrients impossible to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed with a protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with no known interaction, and combining carbohydrate with protein makes sense after a long session. Just be aware that Carbonox's acidifiers, malic acid and citric acid, can alter the texture of a whey. A neutral maltodextrin mixes more cleanly if that is your main use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken during or after exercise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are proposed by the manufacturer. During exercise, dilute generously — 500 to 700 ml rather than the 200 ml stated — to avoid the digestive discomfort of an over-concentrated solution. After exercise, the tighter dilution poses no problem since the drink is swallowed in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Olimp Carbonox?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page lets you order the flavours, and we ship throughout France and Europe. In our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the kind of product that is better discussed before being bought: the first question we ask is how many hours of training a week, because below a certain volume a carbohydrate powder has nothing to offer. 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The thinking behind it is simple: rather than making a protein bar and giving it a round shape, make a real cookie — soft texture, thickness, size — and build a plant protein blend into it. The result has little in common with a bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flavours in the range: Chocolat Chip, Chocolat Donut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolat, Salted Caramel, White Chocolat, Otmeal Raisin, Birthday Cake and Big Time Brownie.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rest of the brand can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lenny-larry-s\"\u003eLenny \u0026amp; Larry's\u003c\/a\u003e category, and the other products in the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cookies-proteinee\"\u003eprotein cookies\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Complete Cookie contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 113 g cookie\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer half cookie\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 to 420 kcal depending on the flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 to 210 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDietary fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evaries with the flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eVital wheat gluten, pea protein, rice protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eIndividual 113 g cookie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe figure that really matters is not 16, it is 113.\u003c\/strong\u003e This cookie weighs 113 g, where a typical protein bar weighs 55 to 65. The 16 g of protein and 10 g of fibre therefore relate to a product twice the size — and at 400 to 420 kcal, that is the calorie equivalent of a light meal, not of a snack. It is the most useful thing we can tell you before you buy, and it is the one thing product pages in this category systematically forget to mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe protein blend rests on three plant sources: vital wheat gluten, pea protein and rice protein.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pea-rice pairing is a classic and a coherent one, the two complementing each other on their amino acid profile. Vital wheat gluten provides the structure and a good share of the protein — it is also why this product contains wheat, despite its vegan positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 10 g of fibre come largely from inulin.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a soluble fibre widely used in reformulated products, and it has a practical consequence you should know about: \u003cstrong\u003ethe manufacturer itself points out that excessive consumption can have a laxative effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten grams of fibre in a single product is a lot, and for someone not used to it, a whole cookie eaten in one go can make itself felt during the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the regulatory side, the wording “source of fibre” is a regulated nutrition claim, and the protein content justifies the authorised claim that \u003cstrong\u003eprotein contributes to a growth in and the maintenance of muscle mass\u003c\/strong\u003e. No promise of satiety, digestion or weight control, on the other hand, is authorised for this type of product: we are describing a composition, not an effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eList of ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Chip flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched \u003cstrong\u003eWHEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), protein blend (vital \u003cstrong\u003eWHEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e gluten, pea protein, rice protein), dark chocolate chips (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, dextrose, natural vanilla extract), inulin, cane sugar, invert sugar, vegetable glycerine, palm fruit oil, sunflower or rapeseed lecithin, natural flavouring, bicarbonate of soda, salt, xanthan gum, guar gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen: WHEAT (gluten).\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer states a recipe with no soya, no dairy, no egg, no high-fructose corn syrup, no artificial sweetener and no polyol. \u003cstrong\u003eMade in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, soya, milk and eggs: traces are possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e The composition varies with the flavour — the Peanut Butter versions contain peanuts. Check the packaging of the flavour you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should the Complete Cookie be eaten?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e half a cookie, or a whole cookie. \u003cstrong\u003eDrink:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water, the fibre needs it. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a snack 30 to 60 minutes before a session, after training, or during the day. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one portion a day is plenty. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e there is no notion of a course here, it is a food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart with half.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is not a precaution for the sake of it: 113 g in one go, with 10 g of fibre, is a lot for someone discovering the product. Half a cookie already represents 8 g of protein and around 200 kcal, which amounts to a proper snack. You can keep the other half for the next day, as the wrapper reseals very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few seconds in the microwave completely change the texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cookie becomes soft, almost molten, and the chocolate softens. It is the tip we give most often over the counter, and it is the one that wins people over when they found the product dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore a session, allow 30 to 60 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e With 10 g of fibre and a dense texture, a whole cookie swallowed ten minutes before training will not sit comfortably. After training, on the other hand, it does the job of a snack very well, particularly alongside a piece of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for storage, there is nothing special to it: reseal the wrapper, keep it dry and away from heat. It keeps for several weeks at room temperature, which makes it a useful standby to keep in a bag or a desk drawer — much like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eprotein bars\u003c\/a\u003e, in a far more substantial format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Complete Cookie for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone looking for an indulgent, filling snack with a decent protein contribution, and who is not working to a tight calorie budget. It is particularly well suited to people on a vegan diet: in this category, genuinely vegan and genuinely enjoyable options remain rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for people who are gluten-intolerant or coeliac\u003c\/strong\u003e, as wheat flour and vital wheat gluten are two of the first ingredients. This is the most counter-intuitive point about the product: vegan does not mean gluten-free, and a lot of people confuse the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNor is it suitable if you digest soluble fibre badly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inulin causes bloating and intestinal discomfort in some people, and 10 g in a single product is a high dose. The manufacturer does in fact flag a possible laxative effect in the event of excessive consumption. Start with half, drink water, and you will quickly see how well you tolerate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not a slimming product: at 400 to 420 kcal, it weighs on a day's intake. It does not replace a balanced meal and it does not build muscle by itself. And if your goal is purely protein intake, 16 g for 410 kcal remains a modest ratio — a serving of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e powder provides more for four times fewer calories. This cookie is bought for the pleasure of it, with a better nutritional profile than an ordinary biscuit: that is honest enough, and it is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtein cookie or protein bar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two take up the same place in a bag, but they do not answer the same need, and the format settles the question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA protein bar is denser in protein and much lighter in calories.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reckon on 20 g of protein for 200 to 230 kcal in a 60 g bar, against 16 g for 400 to 420 kcal here. If your goal is to cover a protein intake without blowing up the day, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eprotein bars\u003c\/a\u003e category is more efficient, no question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cookie wins on pleasure and on satiety.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a real biscuit, soft, eaten slowly, and it fills you up — the 10 g of fibre have a lot to do with that. For a mid-afternoon snack, or for someone who struggles to hit their calories, it does the job better than a bar swallowed in thirty seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo other options depending on your goal: if you are after a plant-based, low-calorie snack, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines-vegetales\"\u003eplant protein\u003c\/a\u003e category opens up other possibilities; and if it is the indulgence that counts, a slice of wholemeal bread with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beurre-de-cacahuete\"\u003epeanut butter\u003c\/a\u003e works out far cheaper for a fairly similar profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much protein is there in one cookie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 g of plant protein for a 113 g cookie, from a blend of vital wheat gluten, pea protein and rice protein. Half a cookie provides 8 g. The energy value ranges from 400 to 420 kcal depending on the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the cookie really vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the manufacturer states a recipe with no dairy, no egg and no soya. Be careful not to confuse vegan with gluten-free: wheat flour and vital wheat gluten are among the first ingredients, so this product does contain gluten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat it if you are coeliac?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The recipe contains enriched wheat flour and vital wheat gluten. This product is to be avoided in cases of coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, whichever flavour you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy can 10 g of fibre be a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a large part of it comes from inulin, a soluble fibre that ferments in the gut. The manufacturer flags a possible laxative effect in the event of excessive consumption. Start with half a cookie and drink a large glass of water: in most cases, that is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the range: Chocolat Chip, Chocolat Donut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolat, Salted Caramel, White Chocolat, Otmeal Raisin, Birthday Cake and Big Time Brownie. The composition varies slightly from one flavour to another, particularly on allergens: the Peanut Butter versions contain peanuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be eaten in one sitting or two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you please, but the manufacturer itself sets the portion at half a cookie. At 400 to 420 kcal each, half already amounts to a complete snack. The wrapper reseals easily and the product keeps for several weeks in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable before training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you allow 30 to 60 minutes and stick to half a cookie. The density and the 10 g of fibre make it uncomfortable if you eat it just before you start. After a session, on the other hand, there is no waiting time to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Lenny \u0026amp; Larry's The Complete Cookie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cookie can be ordered individually from this page, in the flavours available, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we recommend when someone asks us for a vegan snack that will keep them going — but we always warn about two things: it contains gluten, and 113 g is a real mouthful. The rest of our snack ideas can be browsed in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/snack-proteinee\"\u003eprotein snack\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lenny \u0026 Larry's","offers":[{"title":"Chocolate Chip","offer_id":51160652742983,"sku":"787692834617","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate Doughnut","offer_id":51160652775751,"sku":"787692835409","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip","offer_id":51160652808519,"sku":"787692835416","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beurre de cacahuète","offer_id":51160652841287,"sku":"787692834631","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salted Caramel","offer_id":51160652874055,"sku":"787692835447","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"White Chocolate Macadamia","offer_id":51160652906823,"sku":"787692838349","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oatmeal Raisin","offer_id":54597688852807,"sku":"787692834624","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gâteau d'anniversaire","offer_id":54597688885575,"sku":"787692835362","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Chocolate","offer_id":54597741216071,"sku":"787692835331","price":3.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Lenny-Larrys-The-Complete-Cookie-Proteine-Vegan-16g-carre.png?v=1788602179"},{"product_id":"nutriting-numove-n-acetylglucosamine","title":"Nutriting nuMove","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Nutriting nuMove?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutriting nuMove is a joint complex in tablet form, intended for adults. \u003cstrong\u003eA daily intake of four tablets provides 800 mg of N-acetylglucosamine, 600 mg of dry devil's claw extract, 285.24 mg of bamboo extract and 200 mg of chondroitin sulphate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 120-tablet tub therefore covers exactly thirty days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour active ingredients, four dosages stated to the milligram: this is what sets the formula apart from most complexes in this category, where you often find a list of ten plants without a single quantity being given. Here you know what you are swallowing, and you can compare it line by line with another product. The manufacturer states that it is made in France, with no titanium dioxide, no colouring and no animal gelatine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most useful distinctive feature lies in the form of glucosamine used.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutriting has chosen N-acetylglucosamine, obtained by fermentation of maize glucose, rather than the classic glucosamine sulphate extracted from shellfish shells. For anyone with a shellfish allergy, this distinction is not a technical detail: it decides the purchase. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutriting\"\u003eNutriting\u003c\/a\u003e category, and the other joint formulas in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one dose of nuMove contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer tablet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 4-tablet dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN-acetylglucosamine (NAG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry devil's claw extract (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBamboo extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.31 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285.24 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChondroitin sulphate (fish cartilage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e120 tablets, i.e. 30 daily doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 mg of N-acetylglucosamine a day is a straightforward dose for this form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many joint complexes on the market state less, or state nothing at all and simply refer to a “patented complex” whose composition remains opaque. Chondroitin at 200 mg, on the other hand, is a supporting dose rather than a headline one: the published protocols on this molecule generally work at higher levels, and it is more honest to say so than to suggest otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevil's claw at 600 mg of dry extract is the most heavily dosed active in the formula after glucosamine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a southern African root, traditionally used, whose dry extract concentrates the harpagosides. The manufacturer does not publish a harpagoside content for this product — that is a figure we do not have, and we would rather write it down than borrow a number found elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the regulatory side, we need to be blunt, because this is the category where you read the most illegal promises: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim is authorised in Europe for glucosamine, chondroitin or devil's claw.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for cartilage, not for suppleness, not for freedom of movement. The dossiers submitted were unsuccessful. So we describe four ingredients and their exact quantities, without announcing any outcome. If a website promises you repaired joints, it is operating outside the legal framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo extract completes the formula for its natural silicon content. Here too, the manufacturer gives no standardisation figure, and no claim exists for this ingredient. The remaining components are there for tablet manufacture: acacia gum fibre, magnesium carbonate, organic olive oil, and a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eList of ingredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN-acetylglucosamine (NAG), acacia gum fibre, dry devil's claw extract (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e), magnesium carbonate, bamboo extract, chondroitin sulphate from \u003cstrong\u003eFISH\u003c\/strong\u003e cartilage, organic olive oil. Coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen: FISH\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the chondroitin. Gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, GMO-free, nanoparticle-free, with no titanium dioxide, no colouring and not irradiated. The formula contains no ingredient of land-animal origin and is therefore suitable for a pescatarian diet, but not for a vegan one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should nuMove be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 tablets a day. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with meals. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single intake, or two intakes of two tablets in the morning and at midday, or morning and evening. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 months minimum, repeatable; the product can be taken all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour tablets is a lot to swallow in one go for some people: split the dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two in the morning and two in the evening goes down more easily, and it changes nothing about the daily amount. This is the question we are asked most often about joint complexes in tablet form, and the answer is always the same: spread them out, the body does not know the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking them with a meal is not a matter of convenience. It limits the stomach discomfort that devil's claw can cause, as it has a reputation for being somewhat bitter and for not suiting an empty stomach in sensitive people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs for duration, do not judge too soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two to three months: that is the timeframe set by the manufacturer, and it is consistent with this type of formula. A week will tell you nothing, and the 120-tablet tub covers precisely one month — so allow two to three tubs for a first full course. This formula combines without overlap with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/curcumin\"\u003ecurcumin\u003c\/a\u003e, which rest on different foundations and do not provide the same ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is nuMove for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at an adult who wants to try a joint complex where every dosage is stated, rather than an anonymous plant blend. It is of particular interest to people with a shellfish allergy, since the glucosamine here is of plant origin through fermentation, which is rare in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe contraindications are clear-cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e The product must not be used by \u003cstrong\u003epregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e. It must not be taken alongside \u003cstrong\u003eanticoagulant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of a possible interaction with glucosamine — this precaution comes from the manufacturer itself and it must be taken seriously. It is for adults only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe allergen is a genuine issue here: the chondroitin comes from fish cartilage.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are allergic to fish, this product is not for you, whatever the plant origin of the glucosamine. And for the same reason, it is not suitable for a vegan diet, contrary to what the words “vegan NAG” might suggest if read in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e None of these four ingredients has an authorised claim in Europe. This supplement cures nothing, repairs no cartilage and replaces no treatment. Joint pain that persists, that wakes you at night, that makes a joint swell or that follows an injury is a matter for a doctor, not for a tub of tablets. It is a baseline product, taken in full knowledge of the facts, and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003enuMove or collagen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most frequent comparison over the counter, and the two products do not play the same role at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollagen is a protein, taken at doses that bear no comparison: we are talking about several grams a day, against a few hundred milligrams here.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is taken as a powder, often in a drink, and it fits easily into a morning routine. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/collagene\"\u003ecollagen\u003c\/a\u003e category brings these products together. As with glucosamine, no joint claim is authorised for collagen in Europe: the difference is therefore not in the promise, it is in the nature of the product and in the format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enuMove follows a different logic: a formula of four targeted ingredients, in tablets, swallowed in a few seconds with meals. If your constraint is practical — no shaker, no powder to measure out, a tub in your desk drawer — it wins hands down. If you already take a protein powder every morning, adding a collagen to the same glass is easier to keep up over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA third case comes up often: if your discomfort is clearly linked to training and load, the first lever is neither one nor the other, it is programming and sleep. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e, which does contribute to normal muscle function, will sometimes be more relevant than a joint complex — and it does have authorised claims behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between N-acetylglucosamine and glucosamine sulphate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origin and the chemical form. Glucosamine sulphate is extracted from shellfish shells; the N-acetylglucosamine used here is obtained by fermentation of maize glucose. For someone with a shellfish allergy, only the latter is an option. The dosages are not interchangeable from one form to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the product suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The glucosamine is indeed of plant origin, but the chondroitin comes from fish cartilage. The formula is suitable for a pescatarian diet, since it contains no ingredient of land-animal origin, but not for a vegan diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken with an anticoagulant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the manufacturer explicitly advises against it because of a possible interaction with glucosamine. If you are on anticoagulant treatment, do not start this course and speak to your doctor or pharmacist before buying anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the four tablets have to be taken all at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is not compulsory. You can split them, two in the morning and two at midday, or two in the morning and two in the evening. The daily dose stays the same. Take them with a meal rather than on an empty stomach, as devil's claw is better tolerated that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long should it be taken for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three months at least, according to the manufacturer. The 120-tablet tub covers one month at four tablets a day, so you should allow two to three tubs for a first course. Judging after a fortnight makes no sense with this type of formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the devil's claw standardised for harpagosides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish this standardisation for the product. We therefore cannot give you the harpagoside content, and we would rather flag that than borrow a figure from another product. The stated dosage refers to the dry extract: 600 mg a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this supplement relieve joint pain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cannot claim that, and nobody can do so legally: no health claim is authorised in Europe for these ingredients. Pain that persists, that wakes you at night or that makes a joint swell should be seen by a doctor, not treated with a food supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Nutriting nuMove?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120-tablet tub can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we reach for when a customer tells us they are allergic to shellfish — in this category, the options then become very few indeed. We do, however, systematically check two things before recommending it: that there is no anticoagulant treatment, and that there is no fish allergy. 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The British brand has turned it into its best-selling line, and it is probably the most recognisable pre-workout on the shelf, thanks to its boldly pitched flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is built around four actives with stated amounts: \u003cstrong\u003e4 g of citrulline malate 2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3.25 g of creatine monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2 g of beta-alanine\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e200 mg of anhydrous caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e. To these are added 200 mg of taurine, VitaCholine™ choline, niacin and vitamin B12. All of it sugar-free, sweetened with sucralose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours on offer run from Fruit Punch to Cherry-Cola by way of Candy Ice Blast, Sour Gummy Bear and Slush Puppie. The product sits in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003epre-workouts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/applied-nutrition\"\u003eApplied Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 12.5 g serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 12.5 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrulline malate (2:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreatine monohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-alanine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnhydrous caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaurine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholine bitartrate (VitaCholine™)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNiacin (nicotinamide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosage not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServings per 375 g tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree dosages are missing — choline, niacin, vitamin B12 — and we are not going to invent them. The manufacturer does not publish the energy value or the macronutrient breakdown per serving either. That is a shame, because the rest of the label is precise to the milligram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e200 mg of caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e define where the product sits, and it is an intelligent choice. It corresponds exactly to the benchmark EFSA uses for a single serving that raises no safety concern in healthy adults — whereas many competitors climb to 350 or 400 mg. In practice, you get a genuine stimulant effect without hitting your daily ceiling first thing in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3.25 g of creatine monohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e exceed the 3 g per day threshold above which European regulations authorise the claim: \u003cstrong\u003ecreatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Read it carefully, though: that claim assumes a \u003cem\u003edaily\u003c\/em\u003e intake, and this product is only taken on training days. The 4 g of citrulline malate sit within the useful range without being remarkable. For citrulline, beta-alanine and taurine, no claim is authorised in Europe; for niacin, B12 and choline, approved wordings do exist, but since the dosages are not published we cannot verify that they reach the required thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should you dose ABE Pre Workout?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 scoop of 12.5 g, one serving per day only. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 ml of cold water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 minutes before the session. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving per training day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e in cycles of 6 to 8 weeks, followed by a break of 1 to 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew users start with a \u003cstrong\u003ehalf serving of 6.25 g for the first seven days\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the manufacturer advises. At 200 mg of caffeine this is not essential for everyone, but it is the right way to find out your tolerance without ruining a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends taking it \u003cstrong\u003eon an empty stomach or two hours after your last meal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and advises against taking it in the evening. Bear in mind that the stimulant effect stays noticeable for several hours: at 200 mg, a serving taken at 17:00 can still get in the way of falling asleep for anyone sensitive. For late sessions, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/booster-sans-cafeine\"\u003ecaffeine-free pre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e section exists for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect tingling within a quarter of an hour of taking it: that is the 2 g of beta-alanine, the sensation lasts around twenty minutes and has no consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is ABE for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is probably the pre-workout we most readily recommend for \u003cstrong\u003ea first experience of the category\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dosages are serious without being extreme, the caffeine is at a sensible level, and the flavours are markedly more pleasant than the shelf average — a criterion that matters more than people admit when it comes to finishing a 375 g tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrictions are standard but real. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh caffeine content: not recommended for children or for pregnant and breastfeeding women.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed one serving per day. Consult a healthcare professional if you have a known or suspected health condition, or if you are taking medication. The product contains \u003cstrong\u003eno major allergen in its recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it is manufactured in a facility that handles \u003cstrong\u003eMILK, SOYA, EGGS, FISH, CELERY and CEREALS CONTAINING GLUTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to check before buying: if you already take creatine separately, the 3.25 g provided here are added on top on training days. That is not dangerous, it is simply money spent twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: strength or muscle. A pre-workout acts on alertness, focus and perceived effort. Creatine, for its part, works over weeks and only if taken every day — which this product does not allow for. And 200 mg of caffeine will not make up for a four-hour night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABE or a pre-workout with 400 mg of caffeine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question comes up often, and the answer has less to do with potency than with the way you train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eheavily dosed pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e, at 350 or 400 mg of caffeine, earns its place in one specific case: two or three heavy sessions a week, for someone already well used to stimulants, who wants a pronounced effect and accepts not taking it the rest of the time. Those formulas also often list higher amounts of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e, sometimes 8 or 12 g. On that ground ABE is outdone, and there is no point pretending otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABE wins on consistency. At 200 mg of caffeine, you can use it four or five times a week without sending your daily intake through the roof, which is impossible with a 400 mg formula. It also wins on the presence of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e at a full dose, a rarity in this category, and on the flavours — a tub of pre-workout whose taste you tire of ends up at the back of a cupboard, whatever its dosages. If you want to avoid doubling up on creatine, a product from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pre-workout-sans-creatine\"\u003ecreatine-free pre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e section will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in the 375 g tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty servings of 12.5 g. At four sessions a week, one tub covers a little over seven weeks — that is, the 6 to 8 week cycle the manufacturer recommends before the break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 200 mg of caffeine a lot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the equivalent of two espressos, and it corresponds exactly to EFSA's benchmark for a single serving in healthy adults. It is an unapologetic but measured dosage: enough to be felt, low enough not to mortgage the rest of your day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take creatine alongside it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the benefit of creatine, yes: it requires a daily intake, rest days included, whereas ABE is only taken before sessions. The 3.25 g in here are a bonus on training days, not a complete supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some dosages not stated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitaCholine™ choline, niacin and vitamin B12 appear in the ingredient list with no quantity published in the data available to us. We flag that rather than estimate it. The four main actives, on the other hand, are given to the milligram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavour should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Punch and Bubble Gum are the safest bets; Cherry-Cola and Candy Ice Blast the most unusual; Sour Gummy Bear and Baddy-Berry the sharpest. This is the section with the widest range of tastes, and it is worth switching from one tub to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken on an empty stomach in the morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the manufacturer even recommends it: on an empty stomach or two hours after your last meal. The effect comes on faster. If you are sensitive to stimulants, taking it on a stomach that is not completely empty remains more comfortable the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the tingling normal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it comes from the 2 g of beta-alanine. It appears within a quarter of an hour, affects the face and the forearms, lasts around twenty minutes and is harmless. At 2 g the intensity stays moderate compared with formulas that put in 3 or 6 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Applied Nutrition ABE Pre Workout?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. It is the most requested pre-workout in our catalogue, and the only one where people regularly ask us to recommend the flavour rather than the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our shop in Vendargues, about ten minutes from Montpellier, the flavours are lined up on the shelf — that is still the best way to choose. 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The composition stated by the manufacturer is precise: \u003cstrong\u003e81.9% whey protein concentrate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12.5% isolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the remainder being the flavouring, the sweeteners and the colouring. It is an everyday whey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the German brand \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eVolac\u003c\/strong\u003e, where almost the whole of the category simply writes \"whey\". The second: it states that it prints on each pack a \u003cstrong\u003eserial number specific to the batch\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours listed here, from Vanilla Ice Cream to Cinnamon Rice Pudding, including an Unflavoured version with no flavouring or sweetener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 30 g serving of Honest Whey contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference serving is \u003cstrong\u003e30 g\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is two scoops. It provides \u003cstrong\u003e22 to 23 g of protein\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the flavour, for \u003cstrong\u003e110 to 120 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 2 g of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 to 1.5 g of fat\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 1 kg pouch covers \u003cstrong\u003eabout 33 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated to 100 g of powder, that places the product at around \u003cstrong\u003e74 to 77 g of protein\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer also states \u003cstrong\u003emore than 6 g of BCAAs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emore than 13 g of essential amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e 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: \u003cstrong\u003eproteins contribute to a growth in and the maintenance of muscle mass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare Sinob Honest Whey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer indicates \u003cstrong\u003e30 g in 250 to 300 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e of cold water or milk, shaken for 20 seconds in a shaker. \u003cstrong\u003eOne to three servings per day\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the gap between your dietary intake and your target. No course duration is indicated, and there is no reason to set one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater gives a light drink, milk a denser texture and a higher calorie contribution — useful during \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gain\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Honest Whey suitable for, and who is it not suitable for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product \u003cstrong\u003econtains MILK\u003c\/strong\u003e, and therefore lactose, and \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e in the form of lecithin. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEGGS\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCRUSTACEANS\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNUTS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLUPIN\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSinob Honest Whey or ESN Designer Whey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are German blends of concentrate and isolate, in the same price range. The choice comes down to three concrete points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 to 23 g of protein per 30 g serving with Sinob, against 23 to 25 g with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esn\"\u003eESN\u003c\/a\u003e. The gap is real but modest — about two grams, that is less than a mouthful of chicken breast. \u003cstrong\u003eTraceability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sinob names its raw material supplier and numbers its batches, ESN does not. If this criterion matters to you, there is no debate. The \u003cstrong\u003echoice of flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e: broader with Sinob, with an Unflavoured version that the ESN range does not offer here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESN 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the serial number printed on the pouch for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings does the 1 kg pouch contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the protein level lower than on an isolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Unflavoured version like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mixed with milk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Volac, and why mention it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain gluten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGluten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy Sinob Honest Whey 1 kg?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the protein section can be compared in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e, and the supplements taken alongside in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinob","offers":[{"title":"Vanilla Ice Cream","offer_id":51160656838983,"sku":"4260446282729","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Forest Fruits","offer_id":51160656904519,"sku":"4260446282743","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Triple Chocolate","offer_id":51160656871751,"sku":"4260446282842","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Peanut Butter","offer_id":51160657035591,"sku":"4260446282880","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strawberry Cream","offer_id":51160657002823,"sku":"4260446282873","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rice Pudding with Cinnamon","offer_id":51160657133895,"sku":"4260446282781","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chocolate Cream","offer_id":51160657166663,"sku":"4260446282736","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butter Biscuit","offer_id":51160657199431,"sku":"4260446282712","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Salted Caramel","offer_id":51160657297735,"sku":"4260446282866","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Iced Coffee","offer_id":51160657363271,"sku":"4260446282927","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pistachio","offer_id":51160657396039,"sku":"4260446283450","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unflavoured","offer_id":51160657428807,"sku":"4260446289247","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Peach Yoghurt","offer_id":52198915670343,"sku":"4260446282859","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coconut Cream","offer_id":52198915703111,"sku":"4260446282811","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hazelnut","offer_id":52649291219271,"sku":"4260446282750","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate-Banana","offer_id":52656737714503,"sku":"4260446282767","price":41.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Honest-Whey-Sinob-Proteine-Whey-Concentre-carre.png?v=1788596190"},{"product_id":"sinob-juiced-bcaa-acides-amines-ramifies","title":"Sinob Juiced BCAA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Sinob's Juiced BCAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinob Juiced BCAA is a branched-chain amino acid drink powder, flavoured and with no added sugar. \u003cstrong\u003eA 7 g serving provides 5 g of BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio, plus L-tyrosine and vitamin B6.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 500 g tub covers roughly 70 servings, from cola to iced peach tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is first and foremost a training drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eBCAA\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in a serving of Juiced BCAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 7 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal BCAAs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2:1:1 ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which L-leucine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecalculated from the stated ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which L-isoleucine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecalculated from the stated ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which L-valine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecalculated from the stated ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-tyrosine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamount not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epresent in the formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eamount not disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epyridoxine hydrochloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e500 g, or roughly 70 servings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 g of BCAAs per serving is a sound and honest dose for this format\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo figures are missing from the manufacturer's documentation, and they are not trivial ones: the exact amounts of L-tyrosine and vitamin B6.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of MILK, SOYA, GLUTEN, CRUSTACEANS and EGGS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Juiced BCAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 g, that is one heaped scoop; 10 g per hour on long efforts. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 ml of cold water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 minutes before the session, during training, straight after, or between two meals. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving per session; two to three in a heavy training phase. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e no set course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt dissolves instantly\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most defensible time to take it is during training\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product combines without difficulty with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boosters\"\u003epre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e or a carbohydrate source during the effort. On long sessions and in hot weather, add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e: this formula provides no sodium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Juiced BCAA for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe manufacturer advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women, for children and for people on medication\u003c\/strong\u003e, with prior medical advice in the last case. People with allergies should note the possible traces of milk, soya, gluten, crustaceans and eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula contains \u003cstrong\u003esucralose and acesulfame K\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you should not expect from it, and this is the point on which we are most blunt.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBCAA or EAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the question that really counts in this aisle, and the answer has changed in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAAs provide all nine essential amino acids, BCAAs included.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAA\u003c\/a\u003e aisle is where you should go, and we say so even when it means selling something other than what the customer came in for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e, the only category in this aisle with authorised claims on muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many BCAAs per serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBCAA or EAA, which should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEAAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 2:1:1 ratio the right one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take it after the session?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are there in the tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any calories or sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Sinob's Juiced BCAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinob","offers":[{"title":"Peach Iced Tea","offer_id":51160657985863,"sku":"4260446289360","price":29.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mango-Passion Fruit","offer_id":51160658018631,"sku":"4260446289810","price":29.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Melon","offer_id":51160658051399,"sku":"4260446289827","price":29.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green Apple","offer_id":51160658084167,"sku":"4260446289254","price":29.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lemon Iced Tea","offer_id":51160658116935,"sku":"4260446289780","price":29.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Coca-Cola","offer_id":51160658149703,"sku":"4260446289797","price":29.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cherry","offer_id":51160658182471,"sku":"4260446289803","price":29.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Sinob-Juiced-BCAA-Acides-Amines-Ramifies-Vegan-carre.png?v=1788599204"},{"product_id":"sinob-juiced-eaa-acides-amines-essentiels","title":"Sinob Juiced EAA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Sinob's Juiced EAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinob Juiced EAA is a powdered drink that brings together all nine essential amino acids. \u003cstrong\u003eA 15 g serving provides 12 g of amino acids for 50 kcal, including 3 g of leucine, and neither carbohydrates nor fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 450 g tub covers 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e An EAA formula supplies the full set. The rest of the German range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eaa\"\u003eEAA\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a serving of Juiced EAA contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional values\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 15 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein (amino acids)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe nine essential amino acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which L-leucine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe only amino acid quantified by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars 0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates 0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e450 g, i.e. 30 servings of 15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 g of amino acids for 50 kcal is a ratio few products reach\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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: \u003cstrong\u003eprotein contributes to a growth in and the maintenance of muscle mass\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eto the maintenance of normal bones\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are the official wordings of the European framework, and they apply here because the product comfortably exceeds the required threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData missing from the manufacturer's file:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small formulation curiosity: the list includes a black pepper extract, an ingredient usually employed as an absorption aid. Its amount is not disclosed either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcidity 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured in a facility that also handles MILK, EGGS, GLUTEN, SOYA, PEANUTS, NUTS, FISH and CRUSTACEANS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow should Juiced EAA be taken?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 g, i.e. one scoop. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 to 500 ml of cold water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 minutes before the session, during training, or just after. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving around training; two during a calorie deficit. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e no set course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most defensible time to take it is around training\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf, on the other hand, you already take a protein shake straight after the session, adding an EAA one brings nothing.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003ecreatine monohydrate\u003c\/a\u003e, with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eelectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e on long sessions, or with a carbohydrate source during exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Juiced EAA for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe manufacturer advises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women, for children and for people on medical treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula contains \u003cstrong\u003esucralose and acesulfame K\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you avoid artificial sweeteners, look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat not to expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEAA or whey isolate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the real comparison to make before buying, and it turns out differently depending on the time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e aisle is where to go, without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAAs have two precise advantages, and only two.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bcaa-eaa\"\u003eBCAA\u003c\/a\u003e product, this one is more complete for a similar price: that is the comparison that turns most clearly in its favour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many amino acids per serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference with BCAAs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCAAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan EAAs replace your protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they be taken fasted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings in the tub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any calories or sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Sinob's Juiced EAA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinob","offers":[{"title":"Mango-Passion Fruit","offer_id":51160658903367,"sku":"4260446284105","price":30.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lime","offer_id":51160658936135,"sku":"4260446280718","price":30.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":51160658968903,"sku":"4260446288103","price":30.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Peach Iced Tea","offer_id":51160659001671,"sku":"4260446284075","price":30.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lemon Iced Tea","offer_id":51160659034439,"sku":"4260446284082","price":30.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cherry","offer_id":51160659067207,"sku":"4260446284099","price":30.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wild berry","offer_id":51160659099975,"sku":"4260446284129","price":30.51,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Sinob-Juiced-EAA-Acides-Amines-Essentiels-Vegan-carre.png?v=1788598349"},{"product_id":"io-genix-picolinate-de-chrome","title":"IO Genix Chromium Picolinate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix's Chromium Picolinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Chromium Picolinate is a single-ingredient supplement. \u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule provides 200 µg of elemental chromium, in picolinate form.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle contains 100 capsules, i.e. more than three months of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromium is a trace element, that is to say a mineral the body needs only in minute quantities — a few tens of micrograms a day. Food provides it, chiefly through meat, wholegrain cereals, tree nuts and green vegetables, but the levels vary a great deal from one food to another and from one soil to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picolinate form refers to chromium bound to picolinic acid. It is the most widespread form in food supplements, chosen for its stability. The rest of the Spanish range appears in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section. The catalogue's other trace elements can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zinc\"\u003ezinc\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fer\"\u003eiron\u003c\/a\u003e sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a capsule of Chromium Picolinate contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElemental chromium (as picolinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulking agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMicrocrystalline cellulose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-caking agents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMagnesium stearate, silicon dioxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGelatine capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e100 capsules, i.e. more than three months at one a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutrient reference value for chromium is set at 40 µg per day at European level. One capsule provides 200 µg: \u003cstrong\u003efive times the daily reference, and that is a figure to face squarely rather than turn into a selling point.\u003c\/strong\u003e A high dose is not automatically a better product, particularly for a trace element whose requirements are counted in tens of micrograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo claims are authorised in Europe for this trace element, and they are worded exactly like this: \u003cstrong\u003echromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003echromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The threshold for being allowed to state them is comfortably met here. Note the word “normal”, which is not decorative: it refers to the workings of a healthy body, not to the correction of a disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nuance few product pages give, and one that nonetheless decides the purchase: \u003cstrong\u003echromium deficiency is rare on an ordinary Western diet.\u003c\/strong\u003e A supplement makes sense if your diet is heavily processed, very low in wholegrain cereals, or if a healthcare professional has advised it. It makes a good deal less sense if you already take a complete multivitamin, which almost always contains chromium — check your label before stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer also asks you to \u003cstrong\u003econsult a doctor before use\u003c\/strong\u003e and states that the product is not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children or people on medical treatment. Requiring medical advice is unusual for a simple trace element: it is explained by the dose level, and it deserves to be followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), \u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e (capsule shell), anti-caking agents (magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide), chromium picolinate. The exact composition of the shell appears on the label of the bottle you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, MILK, EGGS, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Chromium Picolinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a meal, never on an empty stomach. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dose a day, never exceeded. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a review after three months, with a one-month break possible before resuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking it with a meal serves two distinct purposes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first is comfort: on an empty stomach, a concentrated trace element can cause stomach discomfort. The second is consistency: since chromium is involved in macronutrient metabolism, taking it at the moment those macronutrients arrive is logical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends \u003cstrong\u003eavoiding taking it at the same time as coffee or tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and leaving an hour between the two. Tannins and caffeine can interfere with the absorption of several minerals. If your breakfast is a strong coffee, move the capsule to lunch: it is simpler than clock-watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne capsule a day, at a set time, never exceeded. The 100-capsule bottle covers more than three months, which corresponds exactly to the period after which the manufacturer suggests taking stock. A one-month break is then possible before resuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product combines without redundancy with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e. It does, on the other hand, duplicate most multivitamins and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/berberine\"\u003eberberine\u003c\/a\u003e formulas that already include chromium in their composition: read the labels before stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is chromium picolinate for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at a healthy adult whose diet is low in chromium sources, or someone a healthcare professional has advised to take a targeted supply. It is a product with a very short formula, which remains a good criterion: one ingredient, one dose, one capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer is explicit about the exclusions and its list is stricter than average: the product is \u003cstrong\u003efor adults only\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for children, or for people on medical treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e. It asks you to \u003cstrong\u003eseek a doctor's advice before use\u003c\/strong\u003e and to \u003cstrong\u003estop immediately and consult a doctor if any adverse effect occurs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne situation calls for particular care: if you are being monitored for disturbed blood glucose or are on antidiabetic treatment, this product is not something to improvise with. The fact that a claim mentions the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels does not mean a supplement has a place alongside a course of treatment — quite the opposite, and the question belongs to your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule contains gelatine: \u003cstrong\u003eit is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans.\u003c\/strong\u003e The product may also contain traces of gluten, milk, eggs, fish and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: it is not an appetite suppressant, it is not a fat burner, and it is not a weight-loss product, whatever you may read. No weight-control claim is authorised for chromium in Europe. If that is your goal, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/perte-du-poids\"\u003eweight loss\u003c\/a\u003e section and, above all, your everyday diet will do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChromium on its own or a multivitamin, which should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only real question to ask yourself before buying this product, and the answer depends on what you already take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e almost always contains chromium, often at a level close to the reference value, alongside twenty other micronutrients. If you are simply looking to cover your overall intake, that is more rational, cheaper overall, and it saves you adding one more capsule to your morning routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromium on its own, at 200 µg, answers a different logic: a targeted and deliberately high supply of a single element. That only makes sense if you know precisely why you are taking it — professional advice, a diet identified as low in chromium — and not simply because the words blood glucose appear somewhere on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch out for stacking, which is the most frequent mistake in this category: multivitamins, capsule fat burners and metabolic complexes each contain chromium. Three products taken together can add up intakes without anyone noticing. If you already take a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bruleur-de-graisse-sans-cafeine\"\u003ecaffeine-free fat burner\u003c\/a\u003e or a complex, read its composition again before adding this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 200 µg a lot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is five times the European nutrient reference value, which is set at 40 µg per day. It is a deliberately high dose. The manufacturer does in fact ask for medical advice before use and forbids exceeding the daily dose, which is consistent with that level of intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould you take it with a meal or on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a meal. On an empty stomach, a concentrated trace element can cause stomach discomfort, and the manufacturer explicitly recommends avoiding that situation. Taking it during a meal is also more consistent with chromium's role in macronutrient metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy avoid coffee when you take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause caffeine and the tannins in tea can interfere with the absorption of several minerals. The manufacturer recommends leaving an hour between the two. In practice, the simplest thing is to move the capsule to lunch rather than slotting it between two morning coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes chromium make you lose weight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and no weight-control claim is authorised for chromium in Europe. The only two permitted wordings concern normal macronutrient metabolism and the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, in a healthy person. This is not a slimming product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than three months: 100 capsules, one a day. That is also the period after which the manufacturer suggests taking stock, before a possible one-month break. A bottle therefore corresponds exactly to one review period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is gelatine, of animal origin. It is a common limitation across this range, and it is all the more regrettable given that vegetarian diets are sometimes listed among those that provide less chromium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take it alongside a multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but it is rarely useful, and it requires doing the sums. Most complete multivitamins already contain chromium. Adding two sources together without looking at the labels is the surest way to exceed, without knowing it, an intake the manufacturer specifically asks you not to exceed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix's Chromium Picolinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we always ask to see what the customer is already taking before selling this one: nine times out of ten a multivitamin is already in use and the question of stacking comes before the question of buying. The rest of the category can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160659165511,"sku":"8435569300780","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Chromium-Picolinate-Chrome-Haute-Biodisponibilite-carre.png?v=1788601687"},{"product_id":"io-genix-farine-avoine-glucides-complexe","title":"IO Genix Oat Flour","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Oat Flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Farine d'Avoine is a powder made from micronised oat flakes — that is, ground extremely finely so that they dissolve in a liquid without cooking. \u003cstrong\u003ePer 100 g, it provides 376 kcal, 61 g of carbohydrate of which only 1.3 g is sugars, 13 g of protein and 9.7 g of fibre.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flavours on offer run from chocolate brownie to pistachio, alongside an unflavoured version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a food, not a supplement built around an isolated active: what you are buying is oats, put into a format you can drink from a shaker. Its appeal lies entirely in convenience. Where a porridge calls for a pan and ten minutes, one scoop in 250 ml of milk delivers the same intake in thirty seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOats are the most interesting cereal for a sportsperson's breakfast for one simple reason: they combine slow-digesting carbohydrate, a protein share that is unusual for a cereal, and a high fibre content. The rest of the Spanish range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a serving of Oat Flour contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValues\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 30 g serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e376 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.04 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 0.01 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo lines in this table deserve to be read together: 61 g of carbohydrate and 1.3 g of sugars.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is that ratio which sets an oat flour apart from an off-the-shelf chocolate powder, where the proportions are often reversed. With 1.3 g of sugars per 100 g, this product meets the European criterion for the \u003cstrong\u003elow in sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e claim. The brownie or pistachio taste therefore comes from the flavourings and sweeteners, not from added sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fibre content is the other strong figure. At 9.7 g per 100 g, the product clears the threshold that allows it to be described as \u003cstrong\u003ehigh in fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e under European regulations. A 30 g serving provides 2.9 g of it, which is far from trivial given that average intake in France remains below the recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 13 g of protein per 100 g is also worth flagging: it is markedly more than rice or wheat flour. A 30 g serving provides 3.9 g, which does not make this powder a protein source, but which usefully adds to the shake if you mix it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA point of honesty about what we cannot write.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oats contain beta-glucans, a soluble fibre that benefits from authorised claims in Europe. But those claims require a minimum quantity of beta-glucans per portion, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe manufacturer does not publish the beta-glucan content of this powder\u003c\/strong\u003e. We therefore cannot repeat them, and we are not going to invent them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnflavoured:\u003c\/strong\u003e micronised oat flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoured versions:\u003c\/strong\u003e micronised oat flakes, natural flavourings, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium, steviol glycosides).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate versions:\u003c\/strong\u003e micronised oat flakes, cocoa powder, flavourings, sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium, steviol glycosides).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain GLUTEN through cross-contamination. May contain traces of EGGS, MILK, NUTS and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you use Oat Flour?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 g, or one scoop; 40 to 50 g when bulking. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 to 300 ml of water, milk or plant-based drink. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e at breakfast, one to two hours before training, or as a snack. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one to three servings a day depending on your goal. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a food, there is no course to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShake it vigorously, and preferably in a shaker rather than stirring with a spoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Micronisation makes things much easier, but a flour is still a flour: pour the liquid in first, the powder second, and shake immediately. That is the only way to avoid lumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of liquid completely changes the result. With water, you stay at 113 kcal for a fluid texture. With milk, count on around a hundred extra calories, more protein and a distinctly creamier consistency — that is what we recommend for a proper breakfast. With a plant-based drink, the result sits somewhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lends itself very well to cooking, unlike many powders in this aisle: pancakes, crêpes, muffins, overnight cold porridge. It can replace part of the ordinary flour in a recipe, bearing in mind that it does not rise like wheat flour and gives denser results. Ready-made \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pancakes-proteines\"\u003eprotein pancakes\u003c\/a\u003e remain simpler if you have no time to weigh things out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pre-training use, allow one to two hours before the session: this is slow-digesting carbohydrate, and 2.9 g of fibre per serving is not something to take just before going for a run. If you are after carbohydrate to take during exercise, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003emaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e is where to turn, not here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Oat Flour for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone who cannot face a solid breakfast in the morning, anyone short of time, anyone looking for quality carbohydrate while bulking, and anyone wanting to break out of the bread-and-sugary-cereal routine. It is probably the best value-for-interest product in the whole range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for people who are gluten intolerant or coeliac.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oats do not contain gluten naturally, but the manufacturer explicitly flags a possible presence of gluten through cross-contamination: this product is not certified gluten-free, and that distinction is decisive in this particular case. It may also contain traces of eggs, milk, nuts and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer carries the usual food supplement wording on its label: product \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children or people on medical treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, with medical advice recommended before use. We reproduce it as it stands, without interpreting it, while pointing out that what we have here is micronised oat flakes — in other words, a cereal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.9 g of fibre per serving is an asset but can trouble a sensitive gut if you go from none to three servings overnight. Build up gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: it is not a protein, and 3.9 g per serving replaces no shake. Nor is it a slimming product — 113 kcal a serving are calories like any others, simply good-quality ones. And if your goal is \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003emass gain\u003c\/a\u003e, this powder contributes to it but does not replace a complete gainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOat flour or cream of rice — which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth occupy the same place in an eating plan and are separated by three specific criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creme-de-riz\"\u003eCream of rice\u003c\/a\u003e is more digestible, almost fibre-free, and better suited to just before or just after training, when a light stomach is preferable. It is also naturally gluten-free, which settles the question once and for all for anyone intolerant. Its texture is smoother and more neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOat flour provides more fibre, slightly more protein, and slower digestion. It is the better choice for breakfast and for snacks that have to last several hours. On the other hand it has a coarser texture, which not everyone enjoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third criterion is taste, and it often settles matters: the choice of flavours here is wider than it generally is in cream of rice. On a product eaten every morning, palate fatigue is a real issue. A spoonful of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beurre-de-cacahuete\"\u003epeanut butter\u003c\/a\u003e in the bowl solves the problem for both, as it happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many calories are in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e113 kcal per 30 g made up with water, with 18.3 g of carbohydrate, 3.9 g of protein and 2.9 g of fibre. With semi-skimmed milk, count on around a hundred extra calories and a markedly higher protein intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain gluten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOats do not contain it naturally, but the manufacturer flags a possible presence of gluten through cross-contamination. This product is therefore not suitable for coeliacs or for strictly intolerant people. If you need a guaranteed gluten-free option, cream of rice is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there any added sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The table shows 1.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which corresponds to the sugars naturally present in oats. The taste of the flavoured versions comes from the flavourings and from three sweeteners: sucralose, acesulfame potassium and steviol glycosides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you bake with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is in fact one of its best uses: pancakes, crêpes, muffins. Bear in mind that it does not rise like wheat flour and gives denser results. Replacing half the flour in a recipe is a good starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flavours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range includes an unflavoured version, flavoured versions and chocolate versions. The list that is actually available is the set of variants offered on this page: that is what counts, since deliveries do not always cover the whole range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you mix it with a protein?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is the most common use: 30 g of oat flour with 25 g of protein makes a complete breakfast in a single shaker. The mix is thicker, so add 50 ml more liquid than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much when bulking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer suggests 50 g per serving and two to three servings a day in that case, against 30 g in the morning and before the session for maintenance. Build up gradually: jumping straight to an extra 9 g of fibre a day makes itself felt on your digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Farine d'Avoine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe various flavours 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 first product we suggest to anyone who tells us they cannot swallow a thing before eleven in the morning: drinking your breakfast still works better than skipping the meal while promising yourself you will do better tomorrow. The rest of the aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Chocolate Brownie","offer_id":51160660443463,"sku":"8435569314534","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original Black Cookies","offer_id":51160660476231,"sku":"8435569314541","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rocher chocolate","offer_id":51160660508999,"sku":"8435569314510","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vanilla-Hazelnut","offer_id":51160660541767,"sku":"8435569314503","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate \u0026 Peanut Butter","offer_id":51160660574535,"sku":"8435569302791","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"White Chocolate - Coconut","offer_id":51160660607303,"sku":"8435569302784","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Marie Cookies","offer_id":51160660640071,"sku":"8435569306478","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pistachio","offer_id":51160660672839,"sku":"8435569302807","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beignet glacé","offer_id":51160660705607,"sku":"8435569308649","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Praline","offer_id":51160660738375,"sku":"8435569306485","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stracciatella","offer_id":51160660771143,"sku":"8435569313216","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nougat Ice Cream","offer_id":51160660803911,"sku":"8435569313209","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Crescent","offer_id":51160660836679,"sku":"8435569313193","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amazonian Chocolate","offer_id":51160660869447,"sku":"8435569322133","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Praline","offer_id":51160660902215,"sku":"8435569308632","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"ChokoKrac","offer_id":51598839251271,"sku":"8435569326919","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Chocolate Rings","offer_id":52463790620999,"sku":"8435569322140","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Cookies \u0026 White Chocolate","offer_id":53192754594119,"sku":"8435569313186","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Farine-d-Avoine-Glucides-Complexes-carre.png?v=1788597344"},{"product_id":"io-genix-creme-de-riz-glucides-sport","title":"IO Genix Cream of Rice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Cream of Rice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Crème de Riz is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-cooked rice flour\u003c\/strong\u003e, ground to a fine powder and designed to be reconstituted with hot water. It belongs to the family of instant carbohydrate sources, alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-de-patate-douce-1\"\u003esweet potato flour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition of the unflavoured version comes down to three words: \u003cstrong\u003epre-cooked rice flour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flavoured versions add flavourings and three sweeteners — sucralose, acesulfame potassium and steviol glycosides. The chocolate flavours contain cocoa powder, and the Caramel Salé version contains sodium chloride. It is a short list, and on this type of product that is exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours listed — Chokokrac, Black Cookies, Caramel Salé, Marie Cookies, Chocolat Peanut Butter, Rochello, Stracciatella, Praliné, Nutchoc, Crema Rica Cookies, Chocolat Amazonico, White Choco Rings, Dubai Chocolate — plus an \u003cstrong\u003eunflavoured\u003c\/strong\u003e version, with no flavouring or sweetener, to cook with as you see fit. The product joins our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/creme-de-riz\"\u003ecream of rice\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a serving of cream of rice contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 50 g serving*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 30 g serving*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e366 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e183 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.35 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.06 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.09 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.12 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Columns calculated from the values declared per 100 g, as the manufacturer does not publish a per-serving column. The energy value is given in kilocalories only, with no kilojoule equivalent, and fibre is not declared. The manufacturer also mentions the presence of \u003cstrong\u003ethiamine, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium and iron\u003c\/strong\u003e without publishing the amounts: without figures, no nutrition or health claim can be made for these nutrients, and so we will not make one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure that defines the product is the ratio of \u003cstrong\u003e77 g of carbohydrate to just 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. In other words, almost all of the carbohydrate content is starch. That is what sets a cream of rice apart from a maltodextrin or a sugary gainer: you get the energy without the simple-sugar load, in a preparation you can drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second useful point: \u003cstrong\u003e8.4 g of protein per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a protein source and should not be treated as one — but it beats pure maltodextrin, which provides none at all. Finally, 2.7 g of fat and 0.4 g of salt per 100 g: two low values, consistent with a cereal flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare cream of rice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 50 g depending on the occasion. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 ml of hot water per 50 g, adjusted to the consistency you want. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 to 60 minutes before training, or immediately after, or at breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 3 servings a day depending on your goal. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e none, it is a food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation is the product's real selling point: tip in 50 g, or one and a half scoops, into 200 ml of hot water, stir, and the cream is ready in thirty seconds. No pan, no cooking, no washing-up. Add water if you want it runnier, or cut it back for a thick, spoonable texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guidelines by situation, as the manufacturer gives them: \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 40 g 45 to 60 minutes before\u003c\/strong\u003e training; \u003cstrong\u003e40 to 50 g immediately after\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003e30 g at breakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fruit; \u003cstrong\u003e30 g as a snack\u003c\/strong\u003e between meals. For mass gain, count on 50 g per serving across two to three servings a day; when cutting, 30 g around training only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo combinations that work. With a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e, in a ratio of 40 g of cream to 25 g of powder: it is the easiest post-training shake to put together. And in cooking, in pancakes, crêpes or bowl cakes, where the unflavoured version gives you the most freedom. A plant-based milk in place of water changes the texture completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is cream of rice for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed first at those who struggle to eat enough carbohydrate: limited appetite, short days, sessions close to mealtimes. Drinking 183 kcal of carbohydrate is far easier than getting through the equivalent in cooked rice. It also suits those who digest a solid meal poorly before training: a liquid texture goes down better than a plate an hour before a session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states that the product is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children or people on medical treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and advises consulting a doctor before use. It \u003cstrong\u003emay contain traces of EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Store it in a dry place away from light. If you experience any adverse effect, stop and seek advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is what not to expect from it. It is not a protein source: 4.2 g in a 50 g serving does not count towards a protein total. Nor is it a weight-loss product — 183 kcal a serving is energy, and energy that is easy to swallow, which is precisely the opposite of what you want in a strict deficit. And there is nothing magical about rice flour: it is ground, pre-cooked rice. Its value lies in convenience, not in any nutritional superiority over a bowl of rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCream of rice or maltodextrin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are powdered carbohydrate sources, and we are often asked which to choose. The answer depends on the time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maltodextrine\"\u003eMaltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice \u003cstrong\u003eduring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eimmediately after\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise, particularly in endurance sports. It dissolves in cold water, can be drunk from a bottle, and its rapid absorption is precisely what is asked of it. On that ground, cream of rice cannot replace it: it is thick, it is prepared with hot water, and you cannot drink it while pedalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream of rice wins everywhere else. Its profile is that of a \u003cstrong\u003efood\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a sugar: 77 g of carbohydrate of which only 0.3 g is sugars, against a maltodextrin made up of rapidly absorbed carbohydrate. It fills you up, it has flavour, it can be cooked with, and it provides 8.4 g of protein per 100 g. For breakfast, a snack, or the pre-training meal, this is the one to reach for. The other options in the aisle — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/waxy-maize\"\u003ewaxy maize\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cyclic-dextrin\"\u003ecyclic dextrin\u003c\/a\u003e — sit on the maltodextrin side, not the food side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHot water or cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot water, 200 ml per 50 g. The flour is pre-cooked, which lets it thicken as soon as it meets heat — allow thirty seconds of stirring. With cold water, the texture stays grainy and far less pleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are there in a bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe net weight of the packaging does not appear in the data supplied by the manufacturer, so we cannot work it out. Divide the weight stated on the packaging by 50 g, or by 30 g depending on your usual serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the unflavoured version have any taste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little: it is pre-cooked rice flour, with no flavouring or sweetener. That is a drawback if you drink it on its own, and an advantage if you cook with it — it imposes no flavour on your preparations, and you control the sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you mix it with whey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is in fact the most common use. The manufacturer suggests 40 g of cream to 25 g of protein. Make the cream up with hot water first, let it cool for a minute, then add the protein: poured into a scalding liquid, a whey can curdle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much should you take before training?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 to 40 g, 45 to 60 minutes before the session, according to the manufacturer's guidelines. That works out at 110 to 146 kcal and 23 to 31 g of carbohydrate. Beyond that, and especially less than an hour before exercise, the volume can become uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain gluten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRice flour does not contain any naturally. The manufacturer does not, however, claim a \"gluten-free\" designation in the data available to us, and flags possible traces of eggs, milk, fish and soya. If you have coeliac disease, check the label on the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable when cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you keep the dose in check. The manufacturer recommends 30 g around training only, or 110 kcal. In its favour: 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g and a filling texture. Against it: this is liquid energy, easy to consume without noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Crème de Riz?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the available flavours can be ordered from this page, including the unflavoured version. We ship throughout France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a product that is better chosen in store than online, because the difference in taste between a Stracciatella and a Chocolat Amazonico cannot be guessed from a photo. Our Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, stocks them all, and it is the moment to leave with two different bags rather than two of the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"ChokoKrac","offer_id":51504658088263,"sku":"8435569326605","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Original Black Cookies","offer_id":51504658121031,"sku":"8435569326599","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salted Caramel","offer_id":51160661328199,"sku":"8435569306386","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unflavoured","offer_id":51160661360967,"sku":"8435569306379","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Marie Cookies","offer_id":51160661393735,"sku":"8435569307901","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate \u0026 Peanut Butter","offer_id":51160661426503,"sku":"8435569308403","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rochello","offer_id":51160661524807,"sku":"8435569316781","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stracciatella","offer_id":51160661557575,"sku":"8435569316828","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Praline","offer_id":51160661623111,"sku":"8435569316811","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nutella","offer_id":51160661655879,"sku":"8435569316804","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rich Cream Cookies","offer_id":51160661688647,"sku":"8435569320313","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amazonian Chocolate","offer_id":51160661721415,"sku":"8435569320245","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Choco Rings","offer_id":52463790850375,"sku":"8435569319096","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dubai Chocolate","offer_id":52829715366215,"sku":"8435569333375","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Creme-de-Riz-Glucides-Sport-carre.png?v=1788597458"},{"product_id":"sinob-all-day-every-day-complexe-multivitamines-quotidien","title":"Sinob All Day Every Day","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Sinob All Day Every Day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinob All Day Every Day is a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e packaged in daily sachets. Each sachet contains eight units — tablets, capsules and softgels — to be taken all at once. The box holds 30 of them, a full month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is what really sets this product apart. Rather than a bottle you dip into, Sinob has prepared the doses in advance: you open a sachet, you swallow the contents, and that is that. For someone taking five different supplements and ending up forgetting two out of three, that detail changes more than any formulation argument. It is also the easiest format to take away with you. The rest of the German range can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sinob\"\u003eSinob\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents, for their part, go beyond the standard multivitamin: on top of the vitamin and mineral base, Sinob adds omega-3 in softgels, coenzyme Q10 and a joint complex built on glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM. In a single intake, it is the equivalent of three or four separate bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a daily sachet contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have to be clear here on a point that shapes how the whole of this page should be read: \u003cstrong\u003eSinob does not publish the quantities of its active ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e in the information available to us. So we list what is declared present, and we write “not disclosed” wherever the figure is missing, rather than borrowing values found elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per sachet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins (stated as twelve in number)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablets and capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinerals (stated as eight in number)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablets, chelated minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-3 EPA and DHA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftgels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoenzyme Q10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine sulphate (from crustaceans)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChondroitin sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSM (methylsulfonylmethane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e30 sachets of 8 units, one month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis absence of figures has a direct consequence and it needs to be understood: \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a declared quantity, no health claim can be made\u003c\/strong\u003e. A claim authorised in Europe is only valid from a significant quantity of the nutrient concerned. As long as Sinob does not publish its dosages, nobody — neither the brand nor us — can write that this product contributes to anything at all. That is the real weakness of this reference, and it has nothing to do with the quality of what is in the sachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second inconsistency deserves flagging. The old description announced “12 vitamins” and then listed thirteen: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12, C, D, E and K. We do not know which one is surplus, and we will not decide in the manufacturer's place. Likewise, of the eight minerals announced, only calcium, magnesium and zinc are named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is certain, on the other hand, are the allergens, because they are declared: \u003cstrong\u003ethe sachet contains CRUSTACEANS\u003c\/strong\u003e, glucosamine being of marine origin, \u003cstrong\u003eand GELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes up the shell of at least one of the capsules. Those two statements rule the product out immediately for a share of buyers, and it is better to read them here than after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDeclared ingredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltodextrose, glucosamine sulphate (from CRUSTACEANS), chondroitin sulphate, capsule (GELATINE), methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), chelated minerals, vitamins, omega-3, coenzyme Q10. The manufacturer specifies that the detailed composition should be checked on the product's official labelling. Traces of other allergens are not ruled out depending on the formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take All Day Every Day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e one full sachet, that is eight units. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water, 300 ml. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning, with breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one intake a day, never two. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a box covers 30 days; use can be continuous or in repeated courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meal is not optional here. The sachet contains omega-3 in softgels, coenzyme Q10 and several vitamins that are only absorbed properly in the presence of fat. A breakfast with eggs, a full-fat yoghurt or a handful of almonds makes a real difference compared with a black coffee downed standing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight units in one go can be a problem for some stomachs, especially if breakfast is light. Nothing stops you splitting the sachet in two, half at breakfast and half at lunch: the composition does not change, only the digestive load is spread out. That is what we systematically advise anyone who is not used to swallowing tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not stack it with other supplements containing the same elements. That is the most important rule with a product this broad: if you already take \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e or zinc alongside it, you are adding up without knowing it, and the absence of published dosages makes the sum impossible to work out. A product of this kind is taken on its own, or with supplements whose contents you know precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is All Day Every Day for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits someone who wants to simplify a routine that has become unmanageable, who travels often, or who has never managed to keep to a regular intake with separate bottles. On that ground, the sachet format is genuinely superior, and that is reason enough to choose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not for people who are \u003cstrong\u003eallergic to crustaceans\u003c\/strong\u003e: the glucosamine comes from them, and that is a firm contraindication, not a precaution. Nor is it for \u003cstrong\u003evegetarians or vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the gelatine and the omega-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree situations call for medical advice before any intake, and the manufacturer cites them explicitly: \u003cstrong\u003eanticoagulant treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the chondroitin and the omega-3, which both interfere with clotting; \u003cstrong\u003ekidney failure\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003epregnancy or breastfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are not decorative statements: the first, in particular, concerns a great many people and is settled in one sentence with your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is not insurance against a poor diet. No sachet replaces vegetables, fish and sleep. Nor is it a product whose effect you feel — if you feel something within the week, it is probably not this. And without published dosages, there is no way to know whether a given element is present in a useful or a token amount. For an identified need, a targeted product with figures on the label remains more rational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA daily sachet or separate supplements?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the underlying choice, and it sets two equally defensible approaches against each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sachet wins on adherence, and adherence is the single biggest factor in how well any supplement works. A product taken every day for three months does more than a very well dosed product taken three times a week. It also wins on overall price: buying a multivitamin, omega-3, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/coq-10\"\u003ecoenzyme Q10\u003c\/a\u003e and a joint complex separately costs more than the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate supplements win on everything else. You know each dosage, you adjust what needs adjusting, you drop what you do not need, and you do not pay for a joint complex if your joints are fine. It is the better choice if you know precisely what you are looking for: in that case, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/glucosamine\"\u003eglucosamine\u003c\/a\u003e dosed at 1,500 mg will do more than an unknown quantity buried in a sachet, and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e at 500 mg is a figure you can check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur position over the counter is simple: the sachet is the right product for someone who takes nothing and wants to start without complicating their life. Separate bottles are the right choice for someone who can read a label and wants to steer their intakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a box last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty days, at one sachet a day. Each sachet contains eight units between tablets, capsules and softgels. The format is calibrated for a one-month course, which matches the most common buying rhythm for this kind of product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the sachet be split into two intakes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with no drawback. Eight units in one go sit heavily on a stomach that is not used to it, especially if breakfast is light. Half in the morning and half at lunch changes nothing about the composition and clearly improves digestive comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the product suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Two ingredients rule it out: the gelatine in the shell of at least one capsule, and the omega-3, which is of marine origin. Glucosamine, sourced from crustaceans, adds to the list. For a vegetarian or vegan profile, you need to turn to references formulated specifically for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the dosages not stated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the manufacturer does not publish them in the information available to us. We would rather write that than borrow unsourced figures. The consequence is real: without a declared quantity, no health claim can be made for the vitamins and minerals in this formula, even though they are indeed present. The label on the box you receive is what counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with a whey or a pre-workout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout any difficulty, these are categories that do not overlap. What you should avoid, though, is stacking it with another product containing vitamins or minerals: the sum becomes impossible to calculate, and some elements such as zinc or vitamin A have daily limits that are best not crossed blindly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain caffeine or a stimulant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, none at all. It is a baseline supplement, taken in the morning for the day, with no perceptible effect and no impact on sleep. There is nothing to stop you taking it at breakfast even if you train in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should you do if you are on anticoagulant treatment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your doctor's advice before buying. Chondroitin and omega-3 both influence clotting, and the manufacturer explicitly flags this interaction. It is not an automatic contraindication, but it is a question for the doctor, not the retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy Sinob All Day Every Day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box of 30 sachets can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is the product we suggest to those who admit to having three half-used bottles in a cupboard since last winter: the best supplement is still the one you actually take. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinob","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160661754183,"sku":"4260446289261","price":31.36,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/Sinob-All-Day-Every-Day-Complexe-Multivitamines-Quotidien-carre.png?v=1788603441"},{"product_id":"dailylife-gonuts-pate-tartiner-proteinee-cacao-noisettes","title":"DailyLife GoNuts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is DailyLife's GoNuts spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDailyLife GoNuts is a cocoa-hazelnut spread reformulated to be high in protein and very low in sugars. \u003cstrong\u003ePer 100 g it provides 25 g of protein and less than 1 g of sugars.\u003c\/strong\u003e The jar holds 350 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDailyLife is an Italian brand specialising in reformulated snack products — the idea is not to invent a new food, but to take a product everyone already knows and change its nutritional profile. Here the benchmark is obvious: a classic spread contains around 55 g of sugars per 100 g and 6 g of protein. The ratio is reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes that possible is replacing the sugar with maltitol and adding whey protein.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a deliberate formulation choice, with its advantages and its limits, and we set out both further down. The rest of the brand can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dailylife\"\u003eDailyLife\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other spreads and nut butters in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beurre-de-cacahuete\"\u003epeanut butter\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in GoNuts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 20 g (one slice)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eless than 0.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e350 g jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 g of protein per 100 g is a quarter of the jar.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is what genuinely sets this product apart from an ordinary spread, and the figure is accurate. In practice a generous slice takes about 20 g of product, so 5 g of protein: a worthwhile top-up at breakfast, not a main source. Do not count on it to cover your needs for the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have to be blunt about what the manufacturer does not publish: fat, energy value and fibre do not appear in the data available to us.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is awkward on a high-fat product, and we would rather write it than line up a figure found elsewhere. Refer to the table printed on the jar you receive. What the ingredients list does tell us, on the other hand, is that two oils are present — shea and sunflower — and that there is no palm oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe point that deserves the most attention is maltitol.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the first ingredient on the list: it is what replaces the sugar and what explains the “less than 1 g of sugars” line. Maltitol is a polyol; it does not count as sugar in regulatory terms, but it still provides calories and it is poorly tolerated in large amounts. The manufacturer flags it itself: \u003cstrong\u003eexcessive consumption may have laxative effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is not boilerplate, it is the reality of this family of sweeteners — and it is why we talk about slices of bread rather than one spoonful after another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the regulatory side, one point worth knowing: the wording “source of protein” is a controlled nutrition claim, which a product may carry as soon as 12% of its energy value comes from protein. No promise of results, on the other hand, is permitted. This product is a reformulated spread: pleasant, higher in protein than most, and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetener: maltitol, whey protein (\u003cstrong\u003eMILK\u003c\/strong\u003e), shea oil, low-fat cocoa powder, sunflower oil, milk powder, \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e flour, emulsifier: \u003cstrong\u003eSOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e lecithin, flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens: MILK and SOYA. May contain traces of NUTS.\u003c\/strong\u003e No palm oil, no added sugars. Excessive consumption may have laxative effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you eat GoNuts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 g at breakfast, 10 to 15 g as a snack. \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e wholemeal bread, crispbread, or as a recipe ingredient. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e morning or snack. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one to two servings a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e no notion of a course, it is a food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStir the jar before first use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The oil naturally rises to the surface during storage, as it does in any nut butter without a stabilising additive. One turn of a knife and the texture is even again. Without that, the first slice is oily and the bottom of the jar turns dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt cooks as well as it spreads.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spoonful in fromage blanc, in a bowlcake, in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pancakes-proteines\"\u003eprotein pancake\u003c\/a\u003e batter or as a muffin topping: that is often where it is at its most interesting, because it brings the cocoa-hazelnut flavour without the usual sugar load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the quantities sensible, and not for diet reasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maltitol is well tolerated in small servings and much less so when you get through half the jar in front of a film. Start with a 15 g serving to see how you tolerate it, since digestive sensitivity to polyols varies enormously from one person to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last thing, and it is an obvious point that deserves writing down: \u003cstrong\u003ethis is not a main protein source.\u003c\/strong\u003e It rounds out a breakfast, it does not replace one. If your goal is protein intake, a scoop of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e powder does the job far more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is GoNuts for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at someone who likes spreads and is looking to cut the sugars in their breakfast without giving up the taste. It is a substitute product, and it is well designed for that. It also suits people who make their own snacks and want a low-sugar cocoa-hazelnut ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not suitable for people allergic to milk or soya\u003c\/strong\u003e, both of which are in the recipe. Traces of nuts are possible: if your allergy is severe, bear that in mind. Nor is it suitable for vegan diets, since the whey protein and the milk powder are dairy-derived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt should be avoided if you digest polyols badly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maltitol causes bloating and intestinal discomfort in some people, and the tolerance threshold varies a great deal. If you already know that chewing gum and “sugar-free” products upset you, this product will upset you too. With children, adjust the servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat not to expect from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not make you lose weight, it replaces no meal and it is not a food supplement despite the 25 g of protein on the label. It remains a treat food, higher in protein and far less sugary than a classic spread — that is already reason enough to choose it, and no other is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtein spread or peanut butter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real trade-off in this section, and it is settled on composition more than on taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pure peanut butter contains a single ingredient: peanuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e No sweetener, no emulsifier, no flavouring. It provides around 25 g of protein per 100 g, exactly the same order of magnitude as here, with higher fat but entirely plant-based and unprocessed. If your criterion is the simplicity of the ingredients list, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/beurre-de-cacahuete\"\u003epeanut butter\u003c\/a\u003e section wins hands down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoNuts wins on cocoa-hazelnut flavour and on texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A peanut butter, however good, does not replace a chocolate spread for someone who grew up with one. That is the need this product addresses, and answering it with a lecture about natural products has never convinced anyone at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA third option, often the smartest one: if it is the sugar that bothers you on your morning toast, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/confiture-zero\"\u003ezero-sugar jam\u003c\/a\u003e brings the fruit flavour with no fat at all, and combines very well with a nut butter. And if you are simply after a sweet snack that fits in a bag, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/barres\"\u003eprotein bars\u003c\/a\u003e answer that need better than a 350 g jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much protein in one slice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5 g for a 20 g serving, on the basis of 25 g of protein per 100 g. That is a reasonable top-up at breakfast, not a main source. For comparison, a standard scoop of protein powder provides five times as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy so little sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the sugar is replaced by maltitol, a polyol that does not count as sugar in regulatory terms. It still provides calories and can cause digestive discomfort in large amounts. That is the accepted trade-off of this type of recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the product contain palm oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The two fats in the recipe are shea oil and sunflower oil. It is a point on which the formulation stands clearly apart from classic spreads, almost all of which rely on palm oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the allergens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk, through the whey protein and the milk powder, and soya, present as flour and as lecithin. The manufacturer also flags possible traces of nuts. The product is therefore unsuitable both for people allergic to milk or soya and for vegan diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the energy value per 100 g?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not disclose it in the data available to us, any more than the fat or fibre content. We are not going to invent it. Refer to the nutrition table printed on the jar you receive: it is the only reliable source on this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it need stirring before use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the oil rises to the surface during storage, the recipe containing no heavy stabiliser. One turn of a knife is enough to restore an even texture. Without that, the first slice is greasy and the bottom of the jar ends up dry and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be heated or cooked with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it works well in a bowlcake, in pancakes or in muffins, and that is often its best use. Add it towards the end of the preparation or as a topping: long cooking at high temperature degrades the cocoa flavour and hardens the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy DailyLife GoNuts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 350 g jar can be ordered from this page, and we ship anywhere in France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, it is a product we happily suggest to anyone who wants to lighten their breakfast without giving it up — but we always mention the maltitol, because tolerance varies and it is better to know beforehand than afterwards. 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That is the historical reason for grouping them under a single letter, and it is also why they are so often sold together rather than one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tablet format changes one concrete thing compared with capsules: it makes it possible to fit ten ingredients into a single unit to swallow. On a complex of this size, a capsule would have called for two or three doses a day. The rest of the Spanish range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e aisle, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e aisle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Vitamin B Complex tablet contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer tablet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B3 (niacin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e338%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B6 (pyridoxine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e429%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B2 (riboflavin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e343%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B1 (thiamine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e382%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B9 (folic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B8 (biotin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 µg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInositol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCholine bitartrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNRV not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e60 tablets, i.e. 60 days at one tablet a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery dosage exceeds the nutrient reference value, and that is normal on this type of product.\u003c\/strong\u003e The B vitamins are water-soluble: whatever the body does not retain leaves in the urine, which explains the comfortable safety margin they enjoy and why manufacturers do not hesitate to go up to 300 or 400% of the reference value. That said, a high dosage does not make a supplement more effective; it simply compensates for absorption that is never complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll eight B vitamins carry authorised claims in Europe, and there is no reason to stray from them. The broadest concern five of them: \u003cstrong\u003evitamins B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12 contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003evitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8 and B12 contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. To these are added, among others, \u003cstrong\u003ethe normal functioning of the nervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e (B1, B2, B3, B6, B8, B12) and \u003cstrong\u003enormal red blood cell formation\u003c\/strong\u003e (B6, B12).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ingredients in the formula call for a word of clarification. \u003cstrong\u003eInositol has no authorised claim in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is present, it is not banned, but nothing can be promised about it. Choline does have authorised claims, except that they are conditional on a minimum intake these 50 mg do not reach. Put another way, those two lines fill out the label more than they change the product, and it is better to know that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne detail of form with practical consequences: vitamin B3 is supplied as \u003cstrong\u003enicotinamide\u003c\/strong\u003e, not as nicotinic acid. It is the form that does not bring on the well-known hot flush with facial redness that some niacins trigger at this dosage. At 54 mg, the question would arise with the other form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-caking agent (magnesium stearate), vitamin B3 (nicotinamide), inositol, choline bitartrate, pantothenic acid (calcium D-pantothenate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride), vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), folic acid, biotin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation missing from the manufacturer's file:\u003c\/strong\u003e the list of allergens present in the manufacturing plant is not disclosed for this product. We will not invent it. Please refer to the packaging you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Vitamin B Complex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tablet. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning, with breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dose a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 2 to 3 months, which can be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking it with food is not a precaution of principle.\u003c\/strong\u003e A B complex taken on an empty stomach fairly often brings on passing nausea, particularly at these dosages, and a full stomach settles the problem in almost every case. It is the first thing we say to a customer who comes back telling us they cannot tolerate their B complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the morning rather than the evening? Because the B vitamins are involved in cellular energy production throughout the day, and because taking them late adds nothing. There is, on the other hand, nothing against moving the dose to lunchtime if breakfast is not something you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne sign worth knowing about so as not to worry needlessly: riboflavin turns the urine bright yellow.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a commonplace phenomenon, with no pathological meaning whatsoever, and it shows up as early as the first or second tablet. It simply indicates that the excess is being eliminated, which is the normal behaviour of a water-soluble vitamin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA course of two to three months corresponds exactly to one bottle or one and a half. This complex combines without any overlap with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e — three categories that provide no B vitamins and that cover other needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Vitamin B Complex for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits an adult whose diet is irregular, someone going through a busy period, and more broadly anyone looking for a broad intake rather than an isolated vitamin. The manufacturer restricts it to adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePregnant and breastfeeding women must seek medical advice before taking it\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is not a stock phrase: vitamin B9 is a nutrient whose intake during pregnancy is monitored precisely, and it must not be improvised from a general-purpose complex. The same goes if you are on medication: several B vitamins interact with common drugs, and that question is one for your doctor or pharmacist, not a shop assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA point about vegan diets, because it is the most frequent reason for buying in this aisle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3 µg of vitamin B12 covers 120% of the reference value, which is fine for a general intake. But B12 absorption saturates quickly at each dose, and the protocols intended for strict vegan diets rest on markedly higher dosages. If you consume no animal products at all, this tablet will probably not be enough on its own: talk it over with a healthcare professional and consider a dedicated B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: it does not give you energy in the sense of a noticeable lift. B vitamins are not stimulants, they contain no caffeine, and you will feel nothing when you take them. They take part in the reactions that release energy from food, which is a very different thing. Nor does a B complex make up for a night's sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eB complex or multivitamin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two products look alike on the shelf and yet answer two distinct logics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multivitamin casts a wide net: vitamins A, C, D, E, K, the eight B vitamins, plus a series of minerals such as zinc, magnesium or selenium. The price of that breadth is that each nutrient is present at a more modest dosage, often around 100% of the reference value. It is the right choice when you do not know precisely what is lacking and you want a general-purpose base: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e aisle is there for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA B complex does the opposite: fewer ingredients, but dosages three to four times the reference value.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the right choice when your aim is targeted — an unbalanced diet, a diet excluding animal products, persistent tiredness already discussed with a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it has to be said plainly: \u003cstrong\u003etaking both at once makes little sense\u003c\/strong\u003e, since the multivitamin already contains all eight B vitamins. Choose one or the other. If your priority is antioxidant defence rather than energy metabolism, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-c\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e is what to look at, with a different logic again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the dosages exceed 300% of the NRV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the B vitamins are water-soluble: the body eliminates the excess in the urine, which gives them a wide safety margin. Manufacturers therefore raise the dosages to compensate for partial absorption. It is not a guarantee of greater effectiveness, simply common practice and safe at the levels given here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy urine is turning bright yellow, is that normal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, entirely. It is riboflavin, vitamin B2, which is naturally an intense yellow colour. The phenomenon appears with the very first tablets, has no pathological meaning and stops when you stop taking them. It simply signals that the excess is being eliminated normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this complex enough for a vegan diet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. The 3 µg of B12 covers 120% of the reference value, but absorption of this vitamin saturates at each dose and the protocols intended for strict vegans use far higher dosages. Take the advice of a healthcare professional and consider a dedicated vitamin B12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken at the same time as a multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is possible but of little use: a multivitamin already contains all eight B vitamins. You would be stacking the same nutrients with no added benefit. Choose one or the other depending on whether you are after a broad base or a targeted intake of B vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are inositol and choline for in the formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInositol has no authorised claim in Europe. Choline does have them, but they assume a minimum intake that the 50 mg present here does not reach. Those two lines round out the label without genuinely changing the product's profile, and it is more honest to say so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes vitamin B3 cause flushing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not in this form. The tablet supplies nicotinamide, not nicotinic acid. It is the latter that triggers the sensation of heat and facial redness from a few tens of milligrams upwards. With nicotinamide, the phenomenon does not occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 tablets at one a day: two months exactly. As the course recommended by the manufacturer is two to three months, count on one bottle for a short course and one and a half for a long one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Vitamin B Complex?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-tablet bottle 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 product we reach for when a customer is torn between eight separate bottles of B vitamins: one tablet in the morning settles the question, and the budget stays reasonable. The whole vitamin aisle can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160665391431,"sku":"8435569306690","price":9.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Vitamin-B-Complex-Complexe-Metabolisme-Energetique-carre.png?v=1788601951"},{"product_id":"io-genix-gaba-professional","title":"IO Genix GABA Professional","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix GABA Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix GABA Professional is a single-ingredient supplement: 750 mg of gamma-aminobutyric acid per capsule, with no secondary active, no added vitamin, no blend. The bottle contains 60 capsules for a net weight of 52 g, that is two months at the recommended dose of one capsule a day. You will find it alongside the brand's other products in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and alongside products of the same family in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gaba\"\u003eGABA\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGABA is a molecule the body produces itself. It is an amino acid that acts as a messenger between nerve cells, and its function in the central nervous system is well described: it tempers the activity of neurons rather than exciting it. So much for the physiology, which is not disputed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is disputed is the fate of GABA swallowed in capsule form. The blood-brain barrier, which filters what enters the brain, lets this molecule through poorly, and the literature has not settled the question of oral GABA. We would rather say so from the outset: this product is a simple ingredient, correctly dosed, whose expected effects rest on debated data. That is a piece of information that ought to appear on every page of this kind and almost never does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in one GABA Professional capsule?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer bottle of 60 capsules\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrient reference value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eNot established for GABA — no NRV exists for this molecule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e60 capsules, net weight 52 g, that is 60 days at one capsule a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750 mg per capsule is a serious dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many “relaxation” formulas sold in pharmacies or supermarkets combine a dozen ingredients at 50 or 100 mg each, which allows a long list to be printed on the packaging without any active reaching a useful amount. Here it is the opposite: a single ingredient, at an amount that matches the one used in the published work on the subject, generally between 100 mg and 800 mg per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is also what makes the product legible. You know exactly what you are taking, you can adjust it, and you can combine it with something else without fearing a hidden duplicate. A multi-ingredient formula never allows that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regulatory clarification, which belongs here and nowhere else on the page: \u003cstrong\u003eGABA has no authorised health claim in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not on stress, not on sleep, not on relaxation, not on recovery. That does not mean the molecule does nothing; it means no dossier has been validated, and no seller has the right to promise you a result. The former description on this page announced a reduction in stress and an improvement in sleep quality: those wordings were not compliant and have been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, one piece of data is missing and we will not reconstruct it: \u003cstrong\u003ethe detailed composition of the capsule shell and the excipients is not published by IO Genix\u003c\/strong\u003e in the information available to us, and neither is the allergen declaration. The label on the bottle you receive is authoritative on both points, and it is the one to read if you are vegetarian or allergic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take GABA Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water, 250 ml. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the evening, away from meals — allow at least two hours after dinner. \u003cstrong\u003eHow often:\u003c\/strong\u003e one intake a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer recommends a one-month course, which can be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking it away from meals is not a detail. GABA is an amino acid, and it competes with the amino acids from the meal for the same intestinal transporters. A capsule swallowed in the middle of a protein-rich dinner ends up competing with several tens of grams of protein. On an empty stomach, it has a clear run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are starting out, keep the intake at the same time for two weeks before judging. That is the only way to assess a product in this category honestly, where individual variability is enormous and expectation plays a real part. Some people describe a sensation of warmth or tingling in the minutes following the intake; it is described in the literature, it is transient, and it foretells nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGABA combines without difficulty with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e taken in the evening, or with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e if you already have one. Stacking three or four “evening” products at the same time, on the other hand, makes it impossible to know what is working: add them one at a time, a fortnight apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is GABA Professional for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at an adult who wants to try a single, properly dosed ingredient without going through a compound formula in which they will never know which element is acting. That is the profile of the customer who has already tried a multi-plant complex and wants to isolate one variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for \u003cstrong\u003epregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e without medical advice, nor for \u003cstrong\u003echildren under 12\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer is explicit on both points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important point concerns medication: \u003cstrong\u003ecombination with sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics should be avoided without medical supervision\u003c\/strong\u003e, as those medicines act precisely on GABA receptors. The manufacturer also requires a medical consultation in cases of bipolar disorder. These are not precautions for form's sake: if you are on medication of that family, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before buying, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: it is not a sleeping pill, and it must not be bought as one. Nor is it a treatment for anxiety — no food supplement is, and lasting distress calls for a consultation, not a bottle. Finally, if your sleep is deteriorating because of a training session at 21:00, a screen at midnight or a coffee at 17:00, no product will make up for it: the cause lies elsewhere, and it can be fixed for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGABA or glycine in the evening?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the most relevant trade-off, because both are simple amino acids, dosed on their own, and sold for the same moment of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/l-glycine\"\u003eGlycine\u003c\/a\u003e has a practical advantage in its favour: it is a powder, you dose it freely, and the amounts used are higher, of the order of 3 g. It crosses the blood-brain barrier without argument, which is not the case for GABA, and it has a slightly sweet taste that mixes with anything. It is the better choice if you prefer a powder to a capsule, if you want to adjust your dose to the gram, or if you are looking for the better documented of the two ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGABA keeps the advantage of being simple to use: one capsule, no taste, nothing to weigh, portable anywhere. And its 750 mg dose places it at the top end of what is available, whereas many competing products stop at 200 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo other options exist depending on what you are really looking for. If the problem is falling asleep, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e is the only ingredient in this family with an authorised claim in Europe — it contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep, at 1 mg before bedtime. If the problem is the mental load of a demanding period, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ashwagandha\"\u003eashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e follows the logic of a course rather than a one-off intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes GABA help you sleep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo claim of that kind is authorised in Europe, so we will not write it. What is established is the role of GABA as an inhibitory messenger in the central nervous system. What is not established is what becomes of a swallowed dose. If your objective is explicitly falling asleep, melatonin is the only ingredient with a validated dossier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty days at one capsule a day. The manufacturer recommends a repeatable one-month course, which means a bottle covers two courses with a break in the middle, or a continuous two-month course depending on how you organise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAway from meals, yes, ideally two hours after dinner. GABA is an amino acid and ends up competing with those from the meal for intestinal absorption. It is not an absolute requirement, but it is the only way to get the most out of a capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with melatonin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo known interaction stands in the way, and the combination is common. One practical piece of advice all the same: introduce the two a fortnight apart. Taken together from the first evening, you will never know which of the two is acting, and you will go on buying both for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish the nature of the capsule shell in the information available to us. We therefore cannot state it. The label on the bottle specifies whether it is a vegetable capsule or a gelatine one: that is what to read before the first intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you feel anything when you take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people describe a sensation of warmth or tingling in the minutes that follow, sometimes slight breathlessness. It is documented, harmless, and generally fades after a few days. Many others feel nothing at all, which is no more abnormal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take two capsules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends one capsule a day and states that the recommended dose should not be exceeded. At 750 mg, one capsule already sits in the upper part of the amounts studied. Doubling would bring nothing demonstrated and would fall outside the conditions of use defined by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy GABA Professional?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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 only after asking two questions first: what time do you go to bed, and what time do you have your last coffee. It often happens that the answer makes the purchase pointless, and we say so. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160666898759,"sku":"8435569306645","price":10.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-GABA-Professional-Relaxation-Equilibre-Mental-carre.png?v=1788600781"},{"product_id":"io-genix-ashwagandha-ksm-66","title":"IO Genix Ashwagandha KSM-66","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Ashwagandha KSM-66?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Ashwagandha KSM-66 is a capsule supplement based on a dry ashwagandha root extract (\u003cem\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003estandardised to 5% withanolides\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bottle holds 60 capsules for a net weight of 36 g, which is two months of use at one capsule a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is a plant from traditional Indian medicine, grown mainly in India and in Rajasthan. Its Sanskrit name literally means “smell of horse”, in reference to that of its fresh root. It is this root, and not the leaves, that is used here — the distinction matters, as the two parts of the plant have neither the same composition nor the same regulatory framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \u003cstrong\u003eKSM-66\u003c\/strong\u003e denotes a standardised root extract produced by a specialist Indian supplier. “Standardised to 5% withanolides” means that the concentration of withanolides — the plant's characteristic compounds — is guaranteed to be consistent from one batch to the next. That is genuine quality information: a raw root powder offers no guarantee of the kind. The rest of the Spanish range can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ashwagandha\"\u003eashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Ashwagandha KSM-66 capsule contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer capsule (daily serving)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry ashwagandha root extract KSM-66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmount not published by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which withanolides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% of the extract (standardisation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulking agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMaltodextrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGelatine capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-caking agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMagnesium salts of fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e60 capsules, net weight 36 g, that is two months of use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne figure is missing, and it is the most important one: the manufacturer publishes the standardisation at 5% withanolides, but not the amount of extract per capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e We will not invent it and we will not deduce it from the net weight, which includes the maltodextrin, the shell and the anti-caking agent. Without that value it is impossible to compare this product precisely with another extract on the market. The label on the bottle you receive is the only reliable source on this point, and that is where to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can be said, on the other hand, is what the standardisation is worth. An extract standardised to 5% withanolides is a serious extract: it is the reference level for this plant, and it guarantees a consistency that raw root powders — often cheaper — never provide. You know that each capsule resembles the last, which is the basic condition for a two-month course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the regulatory side, we have to be blunt: no health claim is authorised in Europe for ashwagandha.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for stress, not for tiredness, not for sleep, not for mental balance, not for performance. The term “adaptogen” itself has no European regulatory standing. A great deal is written about this plant; none of it can appear on a French product page, and we will not be writing any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your concern is tiredness, be aware that there are ingredients for which claims genuinely are authorised: \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium and vitamin B6 contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those are validated wordings, and you will find them in our magnesium and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-b\"\u003evitamin B\u003c\/a\u003e sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKSM-66 (dry ashwagandha root extract, \u003cem\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e (L.) Dunal), maltodextrin, capsule (\u003cstrong\u003eGELATINE\u003c\/strong\u003e), anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN (wheat and oats), NUTS, PEANUTS, EGGS, MILK, SULPHITES, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Ashwagandha KSM-66?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a meal, morning or evening depending on your routine. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day, never more. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 weeks minimum, 2 to 3 months for a full course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaking it with a meal is the only technical instruction on this page, and it is justified.\u003c\/strong\u003e A concentrated plant extract goes down better with food than on an empty stomach, and the presence of fat in the meal favours the absorption of the plant's lipophilic compounds. An extract swallowed on an empty stomach is not dangerous, it is simply less well used and sometimes less well tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning or evening: the manufacturer leaves the choice open. In practice, pick the moment you are sure of keeping to every day for two months. A product taken irregularly allows no conclusion at all, and that is where most courses fail — not on the dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer puts the minimum at 4 to 6 weeks and the full course at between 2 and 3 months. A 60-capsule bottle covers exactly two months: that is consistent, and it means one bottle equals one course. Do not run courses back to back indefinitely without speaking to a healthcare professional — we explain why just below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product does not combine with anything in particular, and that is for the best: introduce it on its own, without changing anything else at the same time. If you are already taking a ZMA or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/melatonine\"\u003emelatonin\u003c\/a\u003e, wait a fortnight before adding anything, otherwise you will never know what is producing what.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is ashwagandha for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at a healthy adult who wants to try a properly standardised plant extract, in one simple daily serving. It is the most convenient format in the category: one capsule, one meal, two months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe contraindications here are specific and they should be read before buying.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer advises against the product for \u003cstrong\u003epregnant and breastfeeding women without medical advice\u003c\/strong\u003e, requires a \u003cstrong\u003ecompulsory medical consultation in case of hyperthyroidism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and asks that you \u003cstrong\u003eavoid combining it with sedatives without medical supervision\u003c\/strong\u003e. The product should be kept out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne further element is worth knowing, and it comes from a French authority rather than from the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e In 2024, ANSES published an opinion on food supplements containing ashwagandha and called for vigilance, notably because of cases of liver damage reported to the nutrivigilance scheme. The agency recommends avoiding the consumption of these supplements in \u003cstrong\u003epregnant and breastfeeding women, children and adolescents, and people with a liver or thyroid condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is not a reason to give up if you are in good health; it is a reason to respect the dose, not to run courses back to back without advice, and to seek medical advice at the slightest unusual sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule is made of gelatine: \u003cstrong\u003ethis product suits neither vegetarians nor vegans.\u003c\/strong\u003e It may also contain traces of gluten, nuts, peanuts, eggs, milk, sulphites, fish and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: it is neither a sleeping pill, nor an anxiolytic, nor a treatment. Anxiety that takes hold, lastingly disturbed sleep or unexplained tiredness are matters for a doctor, who will make a diagnosis where a capsule will do nothing. Nor is it a sports performance product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAshwagandha or magnesium, which should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two cross paths in the same baskets, and one of them is regulated where the other is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e is a mineral with a defined nutrient reference value and several authorised claims, including its contribution to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Dietary magnesium intakes are frequently insufficient in France, which gives supplementation a clear basis. It is also the cheaper of the two, and the one whose contraindications are the lightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha belongs to another category: a concentrated plant extract, with no authorised claim, with real contraindications and a vigilance opinion from a health agency. It makes sense if it is this particular plant that interests you, with full awareness of the facts, and if none of the situations listed above applies to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur advice over the counter is consistent: start with magnesium, on its own, for a month. If the need persists, ashwagandha can come afterwards. Introducing both on the same day will teach you nothing, and stacking a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zma\"\u003eZMA\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin complex\u003c\/a\u003e and a plant extract is expensive for zero information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “standardised to 5% withanolides” mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat the concentration of withanolides, the root's characteristic compounds, is guaranteed to be consistent from one batch to the next. It is the reference level for this plant and a genuine mark of regularity, which raw root powders do not offer. It says nothing, however, about the amount of extract per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much extract is there per capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish it, and we are not going to guess. The net weight of 36 g for 60 capsules includes the maltodextrin, the shell and the anti-caking agent, and therefore allows no calculation. The label on the bottle you receive is the only reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould it be taken in the morning or in the evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer leaves the choice open, the only firm instruction being to take it with a meal. Settle on the moment you will keep to every day for two months: regularity counts for far more than the exact hour with this kind of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ANSES say about ashwagandha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an opinion published in 2024, the agency called for vigilance over supplements containing this plant, notably because of reported cases of liver damage. It advises against their consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women, by children and adolescents, and by people with a liver or thyroid condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The shell is made of gelatine, of animal origin. It is a common limitation across this range and there is no plant-based version of this particular product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo months exactly: 60 capsules, one a day. That matches the full course suggested by the manufacturer, who puts the minimum at four to six weeks. One bottle therefore equals one course, which keeps the arithmetic simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with a sleeping pill or a sedative?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot without medical supervision: the manufacturer explicitly asks that you avoid combining it with sedatives. If you are on treatment of that kind, the question is one for your doctor or your pharmacist before the purchase, not after opening the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Ashwagandha KSM-66?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-capsule bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship all over France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a product in front of which we take the time to explain what the regulations forbid us from promising: customers often arrive with expectations formed elsewhere, and it is better to reset them before the purchase than after. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160668668231,"sku":"8435569307086","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Ashwagandha-KSM-66-Adaptogene-Stress-carre.png?v=1788600264"},{"product_id":"io-genix-probiotic-mix-15-souches","title":"IO Genix Probiotic Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Probiotic Mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a supplement of \u003cstrong\u003elive cultures in vegetable capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a daily serving of \u003cstrong\u003etwo capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supplies a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex of 15 strains\u003c\/strong\u003e weighing 66.6 mg, to which are added \u003cstrong\u003e200 mg of inulin\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fibre extracted from chicory root. The box of \u003cstrong\u003e60 capsules covers 30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principle combines two things: live cultures on one side, a fibre taken to go with them on the other. The full composition runs to six lines: microcrystalline cellulose as a bulking agent, inulin powder, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose for the capsule, the culture blend, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide as anti-caking agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the capsule is vegetable rather than gelatine, \u003cstrong\u003ethe formula is suitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer declares it free from artificial preservatives and colourings. The product joins our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/probiotique\"\u003eprobiotic\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a two-capsule serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 2-capsule serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplex of 15 strains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of colony-forming units (CFU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetailed list of the 15 strains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInulin (chicory)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack size: 60 vegetable capsules, that is 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have to stop squarely at the two “not disclosed” lines, because they concern what matters most. \u003cstrong\u003eOn a product based on live cultures, the figure that counts is the number of colony-forming units — the CFU — per serving, and it does not appear in the labelling data available to us.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 66.6 mg quoted refers to a weight of powder, which tells you nothing: two products of the same weight can differ by a factor of a hundred in CFU. Nor is the precise list of the fifteen strains published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will not fill these two gaps with figures found elsewhere. In practical terms, that means \u003cstrong\u003eyou cannot compare this product with another on what determines its value\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is a limitation worth knowing about before buying. Read the box you receive: if the CFU figure is on it, that is the value that counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can be said with confidence concerns the inulin. \u003cstrong\u003e200 mg of a fibre derived from chicory\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modest dose — for scale, a portion of artichoke or onion supplies several grams. Its presence here follows a formulation logic, not a nutritional one: at this dose, it does not count towards your fibre intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne regulatory point, and it is a clear one: \u003cstrong\u003eno health claim has been authorised in Europe for probiotics, nor for inulin at this dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e So you will read nothing here about digestion, immunity, gut comfort or nutrient absorption. This is not excessive caution on our part: it is the state of the law, and the reason why the word “probiotic” is itself regulated. What we are describing is a composition, a dose, a format and a protocol for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Probiotic Mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the morning on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of 30 days minimum, ideally 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instruction “on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before” is the manufacturer's and follows a simple logic: the stomach is then less acidic than in the middle of digestion. Thirty minutes before breakfast is an easy slot to keep to — put the box next to the coffee machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree useful adjustments, given by the manufacturer. If you have a sensitive gut, \u003cstrong\u003estart with a single capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e for a few days before moving to two: some digestive adjustment over the first few days is normal. During a course of \u003cstrong\u003eantibiotic treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, leave \u003cstrong\u003ea minimum of two to three hours\u003c\/strong\u003e between doses. And if you are travelling or radically changing your diet, it advises starting a week beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn duration, do not judge in three days. The manufacturer settles on thirty days as a minimum and three months as the target. That is consistent with the fact that no acute effect is expected, or can be claimed, on this type of product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last point of common sense: a diet that genuinely supplies fibre — vegetables, pulses, wholegrains from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/farine-d-avoine\"\u003eoat flour\u003c\/a\u003e range — will weigh more than 200 mg of inulin in a capsule. The supplement goes alongside a diet, it does not replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this product for, and who is it not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at adults, and is of particular interest to those coming off a course of antibiotics, those changing their diet or their country, and athletes with high calorie intakes. The two-capsules-in-the-morning format is easy to keep up over three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo precautions really do matter. \u003cstrong\u003eImmunocompromised people\u003c\/strong\u003e must seek medical advice before taking it: that is not a formality on a product based on live micro-organisms. \u003cstrong\u003ePregnant or breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and people with an \u003cstrong\u003eintestinal condition\u003c\/strong\u003e should also seek advice. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, EGG, MILK, FISH and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits you less well if you are looking to compare doses precisely: with no CFU count and no published strain list, an honest comparison with another product is impossible. That is the real limitation of this product, and we would rather put it in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should not expect from it: \u003cstrong\u003eit is not a treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is not a product for which any effect can be promised. No claim is authorised, which means no European authority has validated an effect for this category. If you have persistent digestive problems, the right course is a doctor, not a box of capsules. Nor is it a performance product or a digestive aid for over-generous meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProbiotic Mix or digestive enzymes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sit on the same shelf and yet follow different logics. Let us say it straight away: \u003cstrong\u003eneither probiotics nor digestive enzymes have an authorised health claim in Europe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciding on the basis of promises therefore makes no sense, and what remains is to compare what is comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/enzymes-digestives\"\u003edigestive enzymes\u003c\/a\u003e products supply enzymes — amylase, protease, lipase, lactase — intended to accompany a specific meal. They are taken at the moment of eating, as a one-off, and their use is occasional. That is what most people choose when their discomfort is linked to an identified type of meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbiotic Mix follows a background logic: a daily serving on an empty stomach, over one to three months. It is a course product, not a mealtime one. If your concern is transit rather than digestion, be aware that a form such as the citrate in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e range acts on that point far more directly and far more cheaply. And if you digest dairy shakes badly, the solution is often to change \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e rather than to add a supplement on top. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/multivitamines\"\u003emultivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e, for its part, plays no role in this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many CFU per serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish this figure in the labelling data available to us, and we will not invent it. It is nevertheless the only value that allows two products of this type to be compared: the 66.6 mg quoted refers to a weight of powder, not to a quantity of micro-organisms. Check the box you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly are the 15 strains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed list does not appear in our labelling data either. We will not repeat the strain names circulating about this product without being able to verify them: on a supplement based on micro-organisms, a strain is designated by its genus, its species and its identifier, not by a general family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really have to be taken on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what the manufacturer settles on: in the morning, 30 minutes before breakfast, the stomach being less acidic then than in the middle of digestion. It is an easy instruction to follow and it costs nothing. If it inconveniences you, consistency over three months counts for more than the exact time of the dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken during a course of antibiotics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer asks that doses be spaced by a minimum of two to three hours. That is the usual precaution on this type of product. For anything concerning your treatment itself, the question is one for your doctor or your pharmacist, not for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, of plant origin, and not of animal gelatine. The manufacturer also states a formula free from artificial preservatives and colourings. Do note, however, the possible traces of milk, egg and fish flagged on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a box last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty days, at two capsules a day for 60 capsules. The manufacturer settles on thirty days as a minimum and three months as a full course: so count on three boxes to see through what it recommends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do you say nothing about the effects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause no health claim has been authorised in Europe for probiotics. Writing that this product improves digestion, immunity or gut comfort would be an offence, whatever the literature you may read elsewhere. We would rather tell you what the capsule contains and what we do not know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy IO Genix Probiotic Mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box of 60 capsules can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. If you are aiming for the three-month course the manufacturer advises, take three at once: interruption is the first enemy of this type of product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a range where we talk more about what the label does not say than about what it displays. Looking for the “CFU” line on a box of live cultures is the most useful reflex we can pass on to a customer, and it holds for every brand on the market. The rest of the range can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160670536007,"sku":"8435569306676","price":12.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Probiotic-Mix-Complexe-15-Souches-Microbiote-carre.png?v=1788601689"},{"product_id":"io-genix-digestive-enzymes-complexe-digezyme","title":"IO Genix Digestive Enzymes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Enzymes Digestives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIO Genix Enzymes Digestives is a tablet supplement combining three contributions. \u003cstrong\u003eOne tablet contains 100 mg of DigeZyme complex, 50 mg of papain and 50 mg of bromelain.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle holds 60 tablets, which is two months at one tablet a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigestive enzymes are proteins that cut the molecules in food into fragments small enough to be absorbed. The body produces them itself, in saliva, the stomach, the pancreas and the intestine. A supplement does not add a new function: it provides occasional reinforcement, at the time of a given meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula combines two different origins, and that is what characterises it. The DigeZyme complex brings together five enzymes of microbial origin — amylase, protease, lactase, lipase and cellulase — which cover carbohydrates, protein, lactose, fat and fibre respectively. Papain, extracted from papaya, and bromelain, extracted from pineapple, are two plant enzymes that act on protein. The rest of the Spanish range can be found in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e section, and the other products in the category in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/enzymes-digestives\"\u003edigestive enzymes\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does one Enzymes Digestives tablet contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer tablet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigeZyme complex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which amylase, protease, lactase, lipase, cellulase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eBreakdown not published by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePapain (extracted from papaya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain (extracted from pineapple)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulking agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMaltodextrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e60 tablets, that is two months at one tablet a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 mg of multi-enzyme complex is still a small quantity, and that needs saying.\u003c\/strong\u003e What counts for an enzyme is in any case not its mass in milligrams but its activity, expressed in international units — FCC, DU or HUT units depending on the enzyme. Those activity values are not published by the manufacturer for this product, and we are not going to invent them. It is the most important missing figure on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat absence has a direct regulatory consequence. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one claim is authorised in Europe in this family: the one covering lactase and the improvement of lactose digestion in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is subject to a minimum activity condition per portion, expressed in units. Since the breakdown of the complex and its activity are not published, \u003cstrong\u003ewe cannot verify that the threshold is met, and we will therefore not repeat that claim\u003c\/strong\u003e. No other digestive claim exists for papain, bromelain, amylase, protease, lipase or cellulase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous version of this page announced a reduction in bloating, an improvement in protein assimilation and support for lactose tolerance. None of those formulations is authorised as they stand, and they have been removed. What we can describe, on the other hand, is what each enzyme does biochemically and in which situations use makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition finally has one real advantage, often missing from this category: \u003cstrong\u003ethe enzymes are of microbial and plant origin, never animal. The product is therefore suitable for vegetarians\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is not the case for many enzyme supplements derived from pig pancreas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients list\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltodextrin (bulking agent), DigeZyme complex (amylase, protease, lactase, lipase, cellulase), papain (enzyme extracted from papaya), bromelain (enzyme extracted from pineapple).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay contain traces of GLUTEN, EGGS, MILK, FISH and SOYA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enzymes of microbial and plant origin, with no artificial preservative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take Enzymes Digestives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tablet. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the start of the main meal, the largest of the day. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day, not to be exceeded. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e a course of at least two months according to the manufacturer, which is exactly what one bottle covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“At the start of the meal” is not an approximation, it is the condition for it to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e An enzyme acts on the food present in the digestive tract: if you take it on an empty stomach, it has nothing to cut up; if you take it an hour after the meal, digestion is already well under way. The right moment is the first mouthful, or just before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of meal matters as much as the timing. One tablet a day means you have to choose: keep it for the meal that gives you trouble, generally the largest, the fattiest, or the one containing the most dairy products. A tablet with a salad is of no use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not take them on an empty stomach, and do not exceed the daily dose. The manufacturer mentions a possible split serving for very large meals, but the limit of one tablet a day remains the one printed on the packaging: that is the one that takes precedence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo months is the period a bottle covers and the one the manufacturer suggests. In practice, many people use this type of product occasionally, on difficult meals, rather than as a continuous course — that is a perfectly legitimate use, and often a more economical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne practical precaution to finish: if you also take \u003cstrong\u003eactivated charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e, leave at least two hours between the two. Charcoal binds molecules indiscriminately, including the enzymes you have just swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho are these enzymes for, and who are they not for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are aimed at an adult who can identify discomfort after certain specific meals: a very rich meal, a late dinner, an indulgence, or a plate containing a lot of dairy products. They also have their place with people on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/prise-de-masse\"\u003ebulking\u003c\/a\u003e plan, whose daily food volume is well above average and sometimes becomes a burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo points to watch are worth knowing before you buy, and they concern the two plant enzymes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromelain and papain are active proteases: interactions are described with anticoagulant and antiplatelet treatments, so medical advice is needed if you take any. In addition, people allergic to pineapple, papaya or latex may react to these two ingredients — cross-allergies between latex and exotic fruits are documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003edoes not recommend the product for pregnant and breastfeeding women without medical advice\u003c\/strong\u003e, asks \u003cstrong\u003epeople on medical treatment to consult a healthcare professional\u003c\/strong\u003e, and reminds you to keep it out of the reach of children. The product may contain traces of gluten, eggs, milk, fish and soya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it: this is not a treatment, and it is not an answer to entrenched digestive problems. Pain, a lastingly disturbed transit or a severe intolerance are a matter for a doctor, who will make a diagnosis where a supplement merely accompanies. Nor is it a product that would make your protein “better absorbed” to the point of changing your results: protein digestion already works very well in a healthy person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDigestive enzymes or a change of protein?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real question to ask yourself if your discomfort appears mainly after a shake, and it is the advice we give most often over the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the bloating consistently follows your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/proteines\"\u003eprotein\u003c\/a\u003e powder, the most likely cause is not a lack of enzymes but the lactose in a concentrate whey. In that case, switching to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whey-isolate-1\"\u003ewhey isolate\u003c\/a\u003e, whose lactose content is very low, or to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/clear-whey-1\"\u003eclear whey\u003c\/a\u003e settles the problem at its root, and for good. A daily tablet treats the symptom; changing powder removes the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnzymes keep all their value in a different situation: when the discomfort comes from full and varied meals, and not from an identifiable product. There, no change of powder will settle anything, and reinforcement at mealtime makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, if your discomfort sets in over time and does not depend on a particular meal, the answer is neither one nor the other: it is rather towards \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/probiotique\"\u003eprobiotics\u003c\/a\u003e, which work over several weeks, that you should turn — and towards a doctor if the discomfort persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould they be taken before or during the meal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the very start of the meal, or just before. An enzyme acts on the food present in the digestive tract: taken on an empty stomach it has nothing to do, taken an hour after the meal it arrives too late. The first mouthful is the right marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many tablets a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust one, and that is the daily dose set by the manufacturer. So choose the meal you place it on: the largest, the fattiest, or the one containing the most dairy products. Exceeding that dose is not provided for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this product help digest lactose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complex does contain lactase, the enzyme in question. But the only claim authorised in Europe on this point requires a minimum activity expressed in units, which the manufacturer does not publish for this formula. So we cannot state it. In cases of proven intolerance, a product whose lactase activity is quantified is a safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The enzymes in the complex are of microbial origin, papain comes from papaya and bromelain from pineapple. None is of animal origin, which clearly sets this product apart from enzyme supplements derived from animal pancreas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a risk with anticoagulant treatment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain and papain are proteases for which interactions with anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are described. If you are on such a treatment, the question goes to your doctor or your pharmacist before any purchase, and not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you be allergic to this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is possible for people allergic to pineapple, papaya or latex, because of documented cross-allergies between latex and certain exotic fruits. If that applies to you, this product is not for you, whatever the dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly two months: 60 tablets, one a day. That is also the length of course the manufacturer suggests. Many customers, however, use it occasionally, on difficult meals, in which case a bottle obviously lasts a good deal longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Enzymes Digestives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60-tablet bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. At the Vendargues shop, about ten minutes from Montpellier, we always start by asking after which meal the discomfort appears: when the answer is “after my shake”, we rarely sell this bottle and we advise changing protein instead. The rest of the section can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160671093063,"sku":"8435569306638","price":10.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Enzymes-Digestives-Complexe-DigeZyme-carre.png?v=1788600600"}],"url":"https:\/\/kissnutrition.fr\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive.oembed?page=16","provider":"KISS NUTRITION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}