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posted by ShuttaLCD

hey guys i will be keeping a log on SNS's Arginine2 Matrix..It is an NO product that the owner of the company has sent to me to try...

I would first off like to thank Steve over at SNS for letting me do this. And then of course thank you guys for takeing the time out to read/follow the effects..

I will be on a cutting diet for this. (need to loose some extra fat for power lifting)

STATS-----

17yrs old
6'0
189lbs
Bench-?? havent takein it in a while but i will be getting to done soon
squat-?? i have an injured right knee and will not max out

I WILL BE GETTING MEASUREMENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

I plan on starting the A2 on Monday. I will not be able to go to the gym over the holidays but i have a bench and dumbells at my house that i will have to make do with until then.

Supplement review

Arginine E2 Matrix utilizes ethyl ester technology to bring you not only the beginning of a new generation in nitric oxide enhancing compounds, but a complete new era. Containing a precise ratio of Arginine Ethyl Ester HCI to Ornithine Ethyl Ester HCI, along with the supporting nutrient Norvaline, Arginine E2 Matrix dramatically raises the bar when it comes to the classification of nitric oxide enhancing compounds and formulas.

Common User Feedback:

- Increased Strength*
- Increased Lean Muscle*
- Improved Endurance*
- Dramatic ‘Pumps’*
- Increased Muscle Fullness*
- Increased Vascularity*
Product Advantages Compared to ‘Old School’ N.O. Compounds:

- Increased Absorption and Bioavailability*
- No Need to Swallow Handfuls of Horsepills*
- No Need for Massive Dosages of Active Compounds*
- Excellent Vasodilation and ‘Pumps’ as compared to Arginine AKG (the main ingredient in the most popular Nitric Oxide products)*
- Excellent feedback from individuals that were previously N.O. ‘non-responders’*
- Synergistic effects with Ornithine Ethyl Ester HCI (see the ingredient profile below)*
- The addition of the arginase inhibitor Norvaline (see the ingredient profile below)*
- And Much More
Ingredient Profiles:
Arginine Ethyl Ester HCI:
In simplistic terms, Arginine Ethyl Ester HCI is an advanced form of Arginine that allows for enhanced absorption and bioavailability, thereby eliminating the need to take massive doses of huge tablets associated with many N.O. or ‘Nitric Oxide’ products on the market today.

In more technical terms, Arginine Ethyl Ester HCI is Arginine bonded to an ester. (Esters are formed by a reaction between carboxylic acid and alcohol.) This esterfication process allows the Arginine to pass through the digestive system intact. This is an important issue because many forms of Arginine must be mega dosed because they severely degrade when ingested and hence users do not get the maximum benefit from using them.

Ornithine Ethyl Ester HCI:
The primary reason for the addition of Ornithine Ethyl Ester HCI to the Arginine E2 Matrix formula is due to its synergistic effects with Arginine. Like with the esterfication of Arginine, the esterfication of Ornithine allows for more Ornithine to pass through the digestive system intact allowing it to work more effectively at lower doses.

Ornithine Ethyl Ester HCI primarily increases muscle protein synthesis allowing protein to be more effective due to increased uptake. It may also increase the blood plasma level of Arginine, making it very synergistic in the Arginine E2 Matrix formulation. In theory, Ornithine Ethyl Ester HCI may also help stimulate the production of growth hormone. Another important note is that high doses of Ornithine consumption have been the cause of gastric discomfort, making Ornithine Ethyl Ester HCI due to the esterfication process allowing the Ornithine to pass through the digestive system resulting in lower doses being used more efficiently.

Norvaline:
Norvaline is an analogue of the branched chain amino acid Valine. Norvaline inhibits the arginase enzyme, thus increasing arginine concentrations for enhanced conversion ability.

thanks, and i will have the stats up ASAP

-Shutta

posted by Matt Daniels

hmm this stuff looks good maybe ill try some if creatine wont work for me

posted by ShuttaLCD

OK guys,

I have a little more info.

Bench-255

I am not able to get measurements right now because my brothers cut up my Myotape..

I did get some fast track digital calipers for X-mas and i took my BF% it was 10.7%..

I also decided to go ahead and NOT cut.. i will still be on a lean bulk diet.

Doseing

4-upon wakeing
2-35mins pre w/o
2-before bed

OTHER SUPPS:

Pure CEE
GNC MegaMen
Champion Nutrition WHEY--MmMmMm--GOOD
Flax Oil

I will be back later to report my first workout.

OK just got some measurments

chest-39 1/2"
arm (unflexd)-13"
thigh-24"
calf-16 1/2"
waist-33"
neck-16"

-Shutta

posted by ShuttaLCD

Well my workout today went good.

Not much to report besides that it was a good one.. did Arms.

-Shutta

posted by ShuttaLCD

Now with the workout,

Chest

Bench

135X7-warm up
135X7- Warm up
185X5
205X5
215X4
220X3
225X2
230X1
185X8-finisher

Dumbell press

50'sX7
50'sX7
50'sX7
50'sX7

Dumbell Flies

20'sX7
20'sX7
20'sX7
20'sX7
I need mroe weight for this but i dont have 25's or 30's i need to get some the next thing is 35's.

push ups

2 sets till failure

Wide Grip bench

95X5
95X5
95X5

Havent done these in a while so i went kinda light and i only had my 13yr old brother spotting me.

Over all it was a great workout. After takeing my 2nd dose of the product about 35mins later i felt a little hot. I could actually feel the blood flowing through me. Yea i know that might sound wierd but i could. During my workout my chest filled up pretty fast and i still have a pump going on. So the first signs are starting to show.. And they are good ones

So everything went well

-Shutta

posted by GAFFY

No2 is an addition to creatine. There is no point in taking it alone. When you get a pump, it provides a better transport for nutrients to your muscle. It will improve creatines absorbtion.
Besides, if Creatine doesnt work, try Ethyl Ester, and if that for some reason doesnt work mix in some Glycomine and etc.

As far as A2 Matrix, it seems like a decent product, but IMO White Blood by Controlled Labs is far better. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/clabs/white.html

posted by ShuttaLCD

White blood and this are pretty much the EXACT same thing. But i dont like WB because it Contains K-RALA and why would you want to lower your insulin levels be4 a workout i dont know.....

-Shutta

posted by GAFFY

The dose isnt that high and no complaints.
WB is cheaper too.

posted by ShuttaLCD

Well i did back/shoulders today. Wasnt the BEST workout but then again i dont like doing back that much.

I did get a nice "FULL" back though its pretty hard for me to get one of those but today it seemd to have come alot easier. The effects of the blood rush are still happening about 30mins after i take the product..My Girlfriend told me today that she notices my veins are popping out more...so thats great..

-Shutta

posted by ShuttaLCD

Hey guys,

It has been a while since i have posted up more results. I apologize but the Holidays have been BUSY.

My workouts have been GREAT the pumps are incredible! I have more vascularity throught the day as well. My endurance is raising slowly but surely. Muscle fatigue is low as well. I'll do a good set of bench or curls and not long after that (45sec) or so i am ready for the next. I actualy increased my sets by 1 due to the fact that i am jsut not as tired.

I have had one slight problem with this. I also had the same problem wiht Nutrabolics AE2. It gives me Nightmares and REALLY REALLY strange dreams. Sometimes the nightmares are so bad its actually hard to go back to sleep. LOL i'm not a puss either! LOL..But that is one thing i ahve noted with both of these products.

As of Right now this IS BETTER than Nutrabolics' AE2..Pumps are better, endurance is better overall its jsut a better product.

I will be keeping everyone posted as i go along. Again i apologize for not haveing posted in a while.

-Shutta

posted by ShuttaLCD

Well the pumps are UNBELIEVABLE...I actually cut the dosage down to 7 caps daily instead of 8.

The pumps in the weight room are kinda getting so good they hurt. especially in my arms (forearms especially).

I will see if cutting down to 7 will help with the pumps and the nightmares. Still not exactly sure why i get them so bad. My friend has takein White Blood and AE2 nutrabolics without any dreams but i have nightmares on all of them...I guess i am jsut more prone to them. But The improvments in the weight rooom are unmatchable. I'm not sore the next day after lifting and i have more endurance not only while i lift but while i run too.

I'm in love with yet another great SNS product...

-Shutta

posted by ShuttaLCD

I picked up some Melatonin. I am takeing 3mgs about 30mins before i go to bed. Lastnight was the first dose and i was nightmare free for the first time since i started the product. So i think i might have solved that problem. I'll see what tonight brings.

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Well i did chest and tris today.

and i must say that the strength is going up. I usually do 3 sets of 5 of 205 on bench.

Well it just felt light today and i did 3 sets of 5 of 210 on bench.

The workout was cut short due to the fact that our coach closed the room early. Put i did get in tricep pushdowns, extensions, and decline pushups.

I just recently started the decline pushups and i really like them. I feel that they help me alot with bench.

I felt AMAZING in the room today. i was PUMPED my lifting partner was going crazy at how swole i got. My skin wias REAL tight and i loved every minuet of it. This stuff is GREAT. I'll see how i feel tomorrow morning. See if any DOMS set in or something.

until then i will keep at it!

-Shutta

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