Iron Man Nitric Oxide Review

The principle behind taking N.O. supplements is to boost to the production of Nitric Oxide, a gas that naturally occurs in the body. This is usually done with the amino acid compound arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG) or other forms of L-arginine, which purportedly increases and maintains a higher level of N.O. in the muscles. This gives you, as a bodybuilder, an amazing ‘pump’ and an unparalleled workout fuel. Many N.O. supplements also contain beta-alanine, for muscle endurance, as well as creatine for maintaining energy and strength.

It can be a difficult task to compare Nitric Oxide supplements. Not every product lists the exact same nutritional information and then, of course, there is the issue of proprietary blends. When something is listed as having a ‘proprietary blend’, it means that companies do not have to list the exact amounts/ratios of the specific ingredients in their supplements. This is done ostensibly to protect trade secrets.

In any case, Iron Man has compiled a list of some of the most popular Nitric Oxide supplements on the market with the nutritional information supplied so that you can compare and contrast the different products and give yourself the best chance of making an informed decision about your muscle pumping, vasodilating supplements.

Just keep in mind that you should look at all labels carefully, know what you’re looking for, know what your body responds to, and take it from there. Also, remember that the carbohydrate content includes sugar and that the saturated fat is included in the total fat. And, of course, don’t exceed the recommended doses.

Note: all nutritional information is as supplied by the manufacturers. For more information please contact the companies directly via their websites.

Axis LABS Slingshot

SMASH aims to give you very intense workouts with this pre-workout blend. The ‘N.O. Pump and Vascularity’ proprietary blend, at 3400mg a serve contains AAKG and L-Argubube HCL as well as red wine extract, Di-Arginine Malate, L-Norvaline and Arginie Ethyl Ester Di-HCI.

Size: 870g | RRP: $99.95 | Servings per box: 30 | Serving Size: 29g (1 level scoop)

Axis Labs SMASH

SMASH aims to give you very intense workouts with this pre-workout blend. The ‘N.O. Pump and Vascularity’ proprietary blend, at 3400mg a serve contains AAKG and L-Argubube HCL as well as red wine extract, Di-Arginine Malate, L-Norvaline and Arginie Ethyl Ester Di-HCI.

Size: 600g | RRP: $104.95 | Servings per box: 30 | Serving Size: 20g (1 level scoop)

Balance N.O. Blast

Aiming for ‘maximum circulation performance plus muscle power and recovery’, N.O. Blast contains 3g per serve of L-arginine AKG (AAKG). Contains ginseng root extract and caffeine but also comes in caffeine-free version. It can be used as pre- during or post-workout. Consume with appropriate fluid intake.

Size: 750g | RRP:$99.95 | Servings per box: 25 | Serving size: 30g

Body Ripped Nitro Driver

Nitro Driver’s label claims it is ‘the most powerful of its type in Australia’. Contains 2800mg of AAKG per serve and 2000mg of beta-alanine per serve. Also contains guarana (containing caffeine) and a creatine blend.

Size: 300g | RRP: $99.95 | Servings per box: 20 | Serving size: 15g

BSN N.O.-Xplode NT

Aiming to protect athletes during intense training, N.O.-Xplode NT comes in convenient stick packs. The ‘N.O.-Alpha Fusion’ proprietary blend contains an arginine blend, including AAKG, L-arginine aspartate, L-arginine pyroglutamate, L-citrulline-malic acid interfusion and L-arginine ethyl ester DiHCL. Also includes a creatine blend for energy, as well as B-vitamins and folic acid.

Size: 30 sticks | RRP:$139.95 | Servings per box: 30 | Serving size: 22.2g (1 stick pack)

CNP PRO-GF NOx

CNP PRO-GF NOx has 3g of arginine and citrulline per scoop and can be taken pre-workout or on non-training days before a meal. Aiming to aid intense workouts and recovery, Pro-GF NOx also includes CarnoSyn beta-alanine, creatine ethyl esther and peptide-bonded glutamine. Also suitable for vegans.

Size: 1.28 kg | RRP: $89.95 | Servings per box: 30 | Serving size: 42g (1 scoop)