Most Frequently Asked Questions about Axcell

• Axcell is perfect for year-round use. There is no need to "cycle" it.

  Axcell is perfect for year-round use. There is no need to "cycle" it.

• What does Axcell taste best with?

  That is a really good question. At AX we enjoy mixing Axcell with berry flavored sports drinks. Complimentary flavors of Gatorade and Power Aid are also great choices. And of course, you can always mix Axcell into water. For the best balance in taste, we suggest mixing 1 scoop of Axcell in 16oz of water. If you are doing 2 scoops, mix Axcell in 32oz of water. Using too little water (ie, 6oz per scoop) may result in an unpleasant taste, so use at least 16oz of water per single scoop of Axcell.

• Can women use Axcell?

  Absolutely. Axcell is a great formula for female athletes to use who are looking to sculpt sexier, more well toned physiques.

• I see that a lot of other companies are utilizing a 2:1:1 ratio of leucine to isoleucine and valine. What are the benefits to ME by utilizing a 4:1:1 ratio over the standard 2:1:1?

  There's no doubt that BCAAs are powerful. They are tried, tested, and proven to work. While all three BCAAs individually have unique functions, recent research strongly indicates that leucine possesses strong anabolic activity that can help athletes build lean mass much faster, enhance performance, endurance, and overall power output.

  One research study looked at the effects of leucine supplementation on outrigger canoeists. The six-week study utilized thirteen (3 male, 10 female) competitive outrigger canoeists. Participants supplemented with either L-leucine capsules containing a dose of 45 mg/kg (equal to 3.15 grams of leucine for a 154 lb person) or they consumed a placebo of corn flour.

  After six weeks, those supplementing with leucine showed significant increases in plasma leucine and total BCAA concentrations. While upper body power and work significantly increased in both groups, power was significantly greater in those who consumed leucine compared to the placebo. Additionally, subjects supplementing with leucine experienced a significant increase in rowing time and their perceived exertion levels decreased. And subjects consuming leucine significantly improved their upper body power and endurance when compared to the placebo group (1).

  Another powerful study conducted by Koopman, et al. was performed with eight male subjects who were randomly assigned to three trials. They consumed drinks containing either carbohydrate, carbohydrate and protein, or carbohydrate, protein, and free leucine following 45 min of resistance exercise.

  Plasma insulin response was higher in the carbohydrate/protein/leucine groups when compared to the other two trials. Interestingly, circulating insulin concentrations play an important role in regulating protein metabolism. The added leucine further increases plasma insulin concentrations and could also directly stimulate protein synthesis. Also of interest was that whole body protein breakdown rates were lower and whole body protein synthesis rates were higher in the carb/protein and carb/protein/leucine trials compared to the trials just using carbohydrates. The addition of leucine in the carb/protein/leucine trial resulted in a lower rate of protein oxidation compared with the carb/protein trial. And, whole body net protein balance was significantly higher in the carb/protein/leucine trials (2).

  These are but two studies of many that demonstrate the profound effects of using a higher dose of leucine, and the powerful results of these studies and countless others is precisely why we chose to use a 4:1:1 ratio compared to the less effective standard of a 2:1:1 ratio.

• How much do I take?

  The number of scoops you consume will depend on your bodyweight. Below are our general recommendations. However, if you are on a budget, due to the higher content of l-leucine per single scoop you can cut down your servings and still receive fantastic benefits.

  < 160 lbs: 1 scoop
  160-180 lbs: 2 scoops
  > 180 lbs: 3 scoops

• How do I get the most out of Axcell?

  We are glad you asked. We have found that the absolute best way to get the biggest benefits out of Axcell is to do the following.

  First: Begin sipping on Axcell 20 minutes prior to your workout.
  Then: Continue to sip on Axcell throughout your workout, and through to the end, to keep plasma BCAA levels high.

• Will Axcell cause me to test positive on a drug test?

  No. The ingredients in Axcell are all natural and non-hormonal.

• What supplements can I stack with Axcell to really speed up results?

  Axcell can be taken with ANY product in the AX Arsenal line up.

• My protein powder already contains BCAAs. Would I really benefit from using Axcell?

  Great question. Part of Axcell's effectiveness rests in its rapid bioavailability. We're all told that whey protein is the fastest absorbing protein available. And it is, which is why we all utilize it post workout. However, the BCAAs present in whey protein formulas take time to be filtered out, separated from the rest of the pack of aminos, and made available for use to the body. Generally, BCAAs in their free-form absorb at a superior rate to those found in whey protein or any other protein. However, the massive 4:1:1 ratio of BCAAs in the Axcell formula now absorbs even FASTER than the free-form thanks to the addition of LPC. LPC is a unique ingredient incorporated to speed up and enhance absorption of the Axcell formula. Thus the BCAAs are immediately available to your body. When havoc is being wrecked on your lean mass, fatigue is setting in, Cortisol levels are rising, and performance is declining, you don't have time to wait for your BCAAs to be filtered for use.

• Do I need to take Axcell on my off days?

  No, you do not. Many athletes have found though that by sipping on Axcell throughout the day, they are able to build muscle faster and recover sooner.

• 100% Back Money Guarantee! (Less S&H)

  We proudly offer this guarantee because we KNOW you will be 100% satisfied with all our AX products. If, for whatever reason, you're not completely thrilled with the results, please return the unused portion and we will refund you the full purchase price - less shipping and handling. If you are not completely satisfied with the effects of our products, you may return your order for a refund of the purchase price.

  To Receive Your 100% Money Back Guarantee, Please Read the Following.

  • * Please call our customer service center at 888.388.7566 to receive your personalized return authorization number, and place it on your invoice.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions about Axcell

• Axcell is perfect for year-round use. There is no need to "cycle" it.

  Axcell is perfect for year-round use. There is no need to "cycle" it.

• What does Axcell taste best with?

  That is a really good question. At AX we enjoy mixing Axcell with berry flavored sports drinks. Complimentary flavors of Gatorade and Power Aid are also great choices. And of course, you can always mix Axcell into water. For the best balance in taste, we suggest mixing 1 scoop of Axcell in 16oz of water. If you are doing 2 scoops, mix Axcell in 32oz of water. Using too little water (ie, 6oz per scoop) may result in an unpleasant taste, so use at least 16oz of water per single scoop of Axcell.

• Can women use Axcell?

  Absolutely. Axcell is a great formula for female athletes to use who are looking to sculpt sexier, more well toned physiques.