Inspired Nutraceuticals DVST8 25: Ten Years of DVST8TION

Inspired Nutraceuticals DVST8 25 Supplement Facts

Inspired Nutraceuticals has a deep history of doing things first in the sports nutrition space. The brand pioneered the 40/20 serving movement in pre-workouts allowing brands to put more into the tub but keeping price-point the same as others on the shelf. Inspired Nutraceuticals also took a leap of faith by putting new innovative ingredients in their DVST8 White Cut version of their pre-workout, and that innovation has not wavered on over 10 years.

DVST8 25 is a nice tip of the hat to the game changing DVST8 White Cut but in the spirit of innovation it leverages many new innovative ingredients to ensure users get improved energy and focus levels, better blood flow and more output from their workout.

Citrulline – 8,000mg

DVST8 25 starts with two variations of Citrulline to give users a total of 8g of Citrulline. Inspired Nutraceauticals combines 6g of pure Citrulline and 2g of Citrulline Nitrate (NO3-T). Citrulline is the precursor to Arginine. Arginine increases nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide increases blood flow into the muscles through vasodilation, the widening of blood vessels, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during exercise.

In addition to the benefit of pure Citrulline, you are also getting exogenous nitrates which aid in pushing more blood into the muscles and tend to work very well with users.

Betaine Nitrate (NO3-T) – 1,000mg

Betaine has been used in pre-workouts to help improve overall output and performance. It can also aid in recovery. Inspired Nutraceuticals isn’t using a generic Betaine Anhydrous, they are using more nitrates. Betaine Nitrate yields Betaine Anhydrous and exogenous nitrates. You get the benefit of Betaine with the benefits of blood flow. The 1g dosage isn’t clinical on Betaine but that’s also not the reason most formulators use it, they use it for the blood flow and the pump.

OxiGro – 1,000mg

OxiGro is a proprietary blend of Amla Extract, Watermelon Powder, Pine Bark Extract and Grape Seed Extract. This is to enhance and improve blood flow. All of these ingredients individually have show to improve oxygen and blood flow in the body. 

ENDLESS Electrolyte Blend – 3,222mg

The ENDLESS Electrolyte Blend is the same electrolytes the brand used in their hydration RTD. The benefits of proper hydration and electrolyte balance during a workout is to improve overall performance and output. Electrolytes help the muscles stay hydrated which has a direct impact on muscle contraction. If your goal is to gain more muscle and burn more fat, proper contraction of the muscle is going to be significantly beneficial for that. 

MAXED Beta-Alanine – 5,000mg

Commonly known as the ingredient that gives users paresthesia, Beta-Alanine actually aids in muscle endurance. It buffers lactic acid and allows users to get more of our their workout. It can also help alleviate DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). The 5g dosage is above the acceptable dosage. 

Cholidine – 1,000mg

A blend of Choline Bitartrate and Urdine-5′-Monophosphate (UMP). Research has shown when you blend/combine these two ingredients together you show enhanced cognitive performance, memory formation, and mood regulation. Choline Bitratrate and UMP at 1,000mg should provide a nice improvement to focus and alertness, as well as mood.

Adenosine-5’-Triphosphate (ATP) – 500mg

ATP provides an immediate source of energy for your cells. This can help improve performance and overall output without the reliance on stimulants (although this formula does have stimulants). Adding in 500mg of ATP can help improve overall performance, endurance and output.

Tyrosine – 2,000mg

Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that how shown to improve cognition (focus). It has become more common as it is less expensive than choline ingredients but offers some of the same, similar benefits. The 2g dosage is sufficient.

Mucana Pruriens Extract – 1,000mg

This is standardized to 20% L-Dopa. L-Dopa is a a direct precursor to the dopamine. This will help users improve mood and put them into a better state of mind for their incoming workout. In turn, your overall focus can be improved with an improvement in your mood and drive.

Caffeine Anhydrous – 400mg

Caffeine Anhydrous is the caffeine source used in DVST8 25. This 400mg dosage is a high dose of caffeine but has been shown to improve overall workouts and output. When you combine this amount of caffeine with choline ingredients and nootropics, users have experienced improved mood and focus as well as better energy. 

Catuaba Bark – 400mg

Catuaba Bark is a herb that can improve memory, focus and alertness. It also can improve mood and sexual desire and functionality. We typically see this dosed at 400-1,000mg. It is not too often you see this ingredient be used in a pre-workout.

CocoaPlex VO2 Cocoa Extract – 200mg

Cocoa Extract can increase nitric oxide. By doing this you are increasing oxygen rich blood through the body. In turn, this can enhance oxygen delivery and utilization. Research has shown that Cocoa Extract can improve measurable improvements in VO₂ kinetics, endurance.

SalidroPure – 40mg

SalidroPure is from NutriScience and is purified fermented salidroside. Salidroside is found in Rhodiola. Rhodiola is great for recovery and performance. Salidroside enhances the body’s resistance to physical and mental stresses. 

MaxCatalyst – 2mg

This is an added version of Bioperine to help with ingredient absorption to ensure you are getting the most of the active ingredients in this formula.