Top Tier Athletics 8-H.R.S.
Pros
- Quality Sleep Ingredients
- Phenibut
- Effective
- Value
Cons
- More GABA needed
8-H.R.S. is a solid sleep aid supplement that gives you the minimum dose of Phenibut and Melatonin, along with L-Trytophan to help you reach that deep sleep, with a few extra ingredients to relax you like GABA and Theanine. Overall, this sleep agent is good, safe and effective. Definitely worth the price.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/lnlq8ltwaqA” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”medium_depth” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]
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[thrive_leads id=’4207′] [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Testing Results and Ratings” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]We reviewed Top Tier Athletics 8-H.R.S. on four categories. We first start by looking at it’s ingredient profile. This portion of the review looks at the ingredients used in the making of this sleep aid supplement.
We look into each ingredients effective use and determine if it was a quality selection for the product. The main thing here is are the ingredients used correct and is the dosage correct?
Then we look at taste. We know this is important in a supplement. We were able to test out Sour Candy.
We then will look into the mixability of this product. Does it mix well? Clump? Watch the video for a demo!
Finally, we talk about value. Value is the combination of ingredients, effectiveness, taste and mixability in relation to cost. Another part of value are the competitors and other versions of sleep aid supplements on the market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Ingredients Profile
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I am a big fan of Phenibut. This is a mushroom that helps aleviate stress, relax you and puts you to sleep when dosed at a certain amount. We will get into that more in a second, but this well-rounded profile consists of several key ingredients.
We first start with 1g of GABA. GABA helps alleviate anxiety and allows us to relax. A lot of the reasons we cannot sleep is because there are too many things on our mind. For optimal dosage on growth hormone production, we’d like to see 3,000-5,000 mg. For sleep, anything above 500mg is great.
Next, we get 1,000mg of Glycine. Glycine has been used to treat sleep disorders. The recommended dosage of Glycine for sleep is 3-5g. We come in short here.
L-Trytophan is next at 1,000mg. This is essentially what causes us to get tired when we over eat. When we take in Trytophan, it is converted into niacin which then creates serotonin – which makes you sleepy. You need roughly 1-2g of Trytophan to induce sleep. We get 1g here.
L-Citrulline is used next at 500mg. You may not know this, but NO production actually can help you achieve a deep REM sleep. I would argue that 500mg is not going to be enough to elicit NO production of any purpose to induce this, however.
L-Theanine is used next at 500mg. This helps reduce stress, enhance mood and treat anxiety. This, along with GABA, work well together to help you relax – to allow you to fall asleep. At 500mg this is quite the dosage. We’re impressed.
Phenibut is dosed at 250mg. This dosage typically allows you to focus, 500mg and up puts you to sleep. I would start with 250mg to assess your tolerance, but you could increase over time. I will warn you, do not take this daily, it can be addictive.
We then get 200mg of 5-HTP. This is the precursor to serotonin, the molecule that makes us tired from over eating. The recommended dosage is 300-500mg. We are a little underdosed here but we are paired with other ingredients so at 200mg we should be fine.
Lastly we get 5mg of Melatonin. This is your typical OTC ingredient to help us sleep. This may be the reason why Phenibut is at 250mg…plus Phenibut affects everyone differently.
Overall, a good product. There are a couple ingredients that I feel are underdosed, but overall, a solid sleep aid on paper.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6475″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Effectiveness
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]This sleep aid works. It is not the best of all time sleep aid, in my opinion, as I do wake up from time-to-time during the night when taking this. However, for the most part, you achieve a solid REM sleep to get a good 6-8hrs, which is needed for muscle recovery.Prior to bed, you feel relaxed and can focus on what you want to do: sleep. Your mind erases the troubles of the day and you can just get the sleep you need and deserve.
Overall, this is effective as it does help induce REM sleep – with minimal waking up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Taste
Sour Candy: [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I guess I will never truly understand candy flavors prior to bed, but what else would you have it be? This isn’t too sour, so to call it sour candy may be a stretch, but it is a good tasting powder. It is a little tart with a tad candy/sweet taste to it. Not bad at all.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Mixability
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]The serving size is only 5g, so it better mix well. Thankfully it does. You don’t want to use a lot of water because the more water you drink prior to bed, the more you may have to wake up to piss – or worse – piss your pants.It does mix well in approximately 6oz of water with some residue at the bottom of the glass. Check out the video above for a full demo.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Value
[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]This is a 30-serving unit that retails for $35. A lot of the powdered sleep aids are now retailing for $40 and up – same servings. I like the fact that this uses Phenibut and Trytophan, along with a little Melatonin and a good dosage of Theanine. I would like more GABA but in the end, you could double scoop this for a deep deep sleep. For mid-30s, I feel this is a good sleep agent, especially for those just starting out. Phenibut is not too high where you can access your tolerance. You can’t put a price on a good night’s sleep.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][heading]Available at these Fitness Informant approved retailers:[/heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”default” alignment=”left”][tab title=”30-SERVINGS” id=”1509114502646-0a1a4-6f8e” tab_id=”1513863429097-5″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1509116724210{background-color: #2e2e2e !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] PRICE COMPARISON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
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