Tribulus Terrestris

When I see a supplement I've not tried before, on special offer, I think to myself - what's the worst that can happen? If I try it and it doesn't do anything then I haven't lost much money - if I try it and it has great benefits then I'll want to keep using it!

Such is the situation with tribulus terrestris, which is billed as a herbal product that will 'naturally' boost your testosterone levels. Benefits are alleged to be improved muscle gain and improved libido/erections, both consequences of the testosterone boost. Well, I don't really need any help with my erections but increasing muscle sounds good so I'm giving it a try.

Directions are no more than 3 capsules per day, preferably with a meal. I've had 2 so far, haven't noticed any effects yet though - but maybe it takes a while to kick in!

I've heard side effects can included increased spots, so if I notice that myself I will probably stop using them - but will keep an eye on things and form my own opinion as to whether it is any good. Apparently the jury's out as to whether they actually do anything, though I remember hearing from some people a while ago that they did have an effect.

So, will I become a testosterone-soaked, priapic hunk? Watch this space....

Hurricane

In the never ending quest to get big 'n' ripped, I've ordered and now received a 2.5kg bag of chocolate flavour Hurricane XS powder from http://www.myprotein.co.uk/



I've had it before but never took it regularly enough to make a proper difference I don't think.

Going to do it properly this time and have one in the morning and one in the afternoon on non-gym days, and one in the morning, one post-workout on gym days.

Hurricane XS is good because it's whey protein, creatine, glutamine and HMB all in one - no muss, no fuss. It's basically the myprotein equivalent of the Maximuscle Cyclone product.

Anyway, I have probably a month's supply (maybe less, I dunno - it's 2 scoops per shake) and I'll see how I go with it and order more if I manage to stick to the plan this time!

Here's what they say about it:

Hurricane XS pushes the boundaries yet again and adds something new to the much loved Hurricane®. With slower digesting carbohydrates the formula is more suited for consumption as either a meal replacement or post workout (PWO) offering. The carbohydrate source is based around the slow digesting carbohydrate choice of our Ultra Fine Scottish Oats to give a sustained release in energy and aid muscle building over a period of time. The protein chosen is now a combination of Impact Whey Isolate® and Impact Whey Protein® which is high biological value whey to aid muscle growth and repair. Whey Protein Isolate is the gold standard in protein powders.

There is 5g of Creapure® creatine in each serving to aid strength and an increase in lean muscle mass. No other supplement in the industry has the reputation for increasing lean gains and strength that creatine does. Creapure® is the advanced formula of monohydrate powder. More reps, more strength equals more gains.

Combined with quality training Hurricane XS will yield great results in both strength and size, whilst providing a fresh tasting shake to have on the go. We have now added 1.5g's of HMB per serving to increase lean tissue and stave off catabolism (muscle break down) and the most abundant amino acid (L-Glutamine - 5g per serving) is also added to aid your gains.
The science behind this formula is unrivalled, the gains fantastic!

Active Ingredients (per serving):
Creapure® Creatine: 5g
L-Glutamine: 5g
HMB: 1.5g

P.s. I love the big pouch that the powder comes in, it's resealable so I'll pour half of it into my plastic lock-tight container and leave the other half in the pouch. Man, I sound really dull...