MuscleTech’s New Vapor X5 Is Light Years Beyond Older Versions

MuscleTech, a giant in the sports nutrition industry, has recently reevaluated their innovation strategy, and it is already paying dividends across the sports nutrition scene. Their newest upgrade is to their pre-workout supplement Vapor with the addition of the X5 line. Vapor X5 is one of the best pre-workout supplements the brand has released in years with clinically back dosages on proven ingredients.

Vapor X5 Ingredient Breakdown

MuscleTech uses 11 ingredients (Vapor One used 13 but here we see more stability in the ingredients) to address the pillars of a pre-workout: energy, focus, pump, endurance and power/strength. With 1 serving size being around 9g per scoop you have 2 options listed on the SFP, 1 and 2 servings are shown.

Creatine Monohydrate -1500/3000mg

Studies show that creatine is doses from 2-10g has been proven to improve strength, increase lean muscle mass, and help the muscles recover more quickly during exercise. This muscular boost may help athletes achieve bursts of speed and energy, especially during short bouts of high-intensity activities such as weight lifting or sprinting. Creatine may also help keep you from getting dehydrated by making your muscles hold more water. It may help with muscle cramping and prevent sports or exercise related injuries, too. Taking this supplement could help you recover from exercise faster by healing tiny tears in your muscles.

Betaine Anhydrous – 1250/2500mg

Betaine — also called betaine anhydrous, or trimethylglycine (TMG) — is a substance that’s made in the body. It’s involved in liver function, cellular reproduction, and helping make carnitine. We all know that carnitine help with fatty oxidation. It also helps the body metabolize an amino acid called homocysteine. Studies show that it takes around 1500mg of Betaine to maintain cellular hydration to protect myosin ATPase and myosin heavy chain proteins against denaturation.

Beta-Alanine – 1600/3200mg

The good ole’ face tingle ingredient. Beta-alanine is a building block of carnosine, a molecule that helps buffer acid in muscles. Beta-alanine supplementation improves performance during high-intensity exercise. Carnosine also has antioxidant effects and may be beneficial for aging and neurological conditions. Studies have found a range of 3.2–6.4 grams per day of beta-alanine to be effective for enhancing exercise performance.

Taurine – 500/1000mg

Taurine is thought to boost athletic performance by reducing muscular fatigue, thus allowing an athlete to hold a given intensity for a longer period of time. Taurine can also increase force generation in muscles so avoiding a deficiency can help maintain strength of muscular contractions. Scientists recommend a dose of around 1g for optimal benefits.

Nitrosigine Arginine Inositol Silicate – 750/1500mg

 Clinical research shows at 1-2g doses it boosts energy, increases blood flow, enhances muscle volume to create truly impressive pumps, improve mental focus, and combat muscle damage from intense training sessions. This is caused by ensuring there is as much blood flow as possible going to the muscles.

Hawthorn Extract – 200/400mg

Generally thought of for health purposes, Hawthorn Berries have been shown in studies around 200mg can improve exercise endurance. Can also be used as an antioxidant to cleanse the body and restore balance. It can help by lowering cholesterol, blood pressure regulation, stress and water retention. 

Caffeine Anhydrous – 190/380mg

We all know what caffeine does for us, but the amount the people take vastly varies. Studies have shown that doses over 6 mg/kg do not provide any additional benefits, and may cause side effects and safety concerns. Stick with a pre-exercise dose of caffeine (natural or anhydrous) around 3-6 mg/kg of body weight. With a dose of 190mg per scoop, you can control how much caffeine you intake for that serving as some people cant handle a butt load of caffeine and some are stim junkies.

Choline Bitartrate – 100/200mg

Choline Bitartrate is located in a spot within the cell membrane which is believed to improve muscle coordination, muscle contraction, and muscle stamina. By adding this with caffeine you are ensuring the user has plenty of energy and stamina to endure those long grueling workouts. Some scientists have backed studies showing that small amounts (1-200mg per serving) are all thats needed to keep that stamina alive. 

L-Theanine – 62.5/125mg

This is considered a top pre-workout ingredient because recent studies have shown Theanine doses around 200mg per serving can help to support Increased Focus and and to Promote Productivity. Studies have also been known to support Theanine’s ability to Improve Focus and Productivity have also shown that Theanine can promote Feelings of Calmness.

Galangal Extract – 25/50mg 

It’s believed that galangal may help the body clean out impurities and increase blood circulation. Galangal also contains anti-inflammatory properties and studies have been tested around 150-300mg. So with 25mg per scoop it might seem like a low amount, but with the other ingredients listed it is just enough to ensure that there is plenty of blood flow throughout the entire system.

Yohimbine Extract – 20/40mg

Generally used to help burn fat as a fatty oxidizer yohimbine has been shown to also help with energy levels.  Yohimbe is promoted for erectile dysfunction, athletic performance, weight loss, angina (chest pain caused by not enough blood flow to the heart), high blood pressure, diabetic neuropathy, and more. Studies show that doses can range from 5-100mg per day safely depending on the usage.