Scitec Hot Blood No-Stim 375g

Scitec Hot Blood No-Stim – caffeine-free pre-workout drink powder with creatine

Scitec Nutrition Hot Blood No-Stim is the stimulant-free version of the Hot Blood pre-workout drink, intended for those who do not want caffeine in their training drink. The formula contains no caffeine, guarana or green tea extract. The daily amount (25 g) provides 3 g of creatine from creatine monohydrate, beta-alanine and L-citrulline, an amino acid matrix, electrolytes, BioPerine® black pepper extract, and vitamins and minerals. The powder is mixed with cold water, and the daily amount is split into two servings of 12.5 g. The pack contains 375 g of powder, or 15 daily amounts.

What does the daily amount contain?

The largest part of the daily amount is the “Hot Blood” Multi Complex (11650 mg): the carbohydrates maltodextrin and dextrose (8177 mg), 1400 mg of beta-alanine, 1200 mg of L-citrulline, 503 mg of malic acid, 250 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine and 50 mg of L-carnitine L-tartrate (202 mg of L-carnitine in total), 50 mg of calcium β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (42 mg of HMB) and small amounts of betaine, choline and biotin. There are 3411 mg of creatine monohydrate, of which 3000 mg is creatine.

The amino acid matrix (4154 mg) contains 2400 mg of L-arginine (2902 mg as L-arginine hydrochloride), 1000 mg of L-tyrosine, 100 mg of L-glutamine and small amounts of L-leucine, L-ornithine, L-valine, L-isoleucine and L-lysine. The plant extracts in the daily amount are 20 mg of grape seed extract, 50 mg of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, 50 mg of ginger rhizome extract and 1.75 mg of BioPerine® black pepper fruit extract. The electrolytes in the daily amount are 120 mg of calcium, 100 mg of sodium and 80 mg of magnesium. In addition, the daily amount provides 60 mg of vitamin C, 8.9 mg of vitamin E, 1.1 mg of vitamin B6, 42 mg of niacin (from nicotinamide and nicotinic acid), 7.5 mg of zinc, 300 µg of vitamin A, 30 µg of chromium, 1.9 µg of vitamin B12 and 33 µg of folic acid.

How to use?

Mix one serving (12.5 g, or one level scoop) with 200 ml of cold water in a shaker. The drink is slightly carbonated, so open the lid every 5 seconds while shaking to avoid pressure build-up. Drink one serving 30 minutes before your workout and the second serving during your workout – 25 g in total per day. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Key features

• Caffeine-free – the formula contains no caffeine, guarana or green tea extract.
• 3 g of creatine – per daily amount, as 3411 mg of creatine monohydrate.
• Beta-alanine and L-citrulline – 1400 mg and 1200 mg per daily amount respectively.
• Amino acid matrix – 4154 mg, incl. 2400 mg of L-arginine and 1000 mg of L-tyrosine.
• Electrolytes – calcium, sodium and magnesium, 300 mg in total.
• BioPerine® – black pepper fruit extract, 1.75 mg per daily amount.
• Vitamins and minerals – vitamins C and E, vitamin B6, niacin, zinc, vitamin A, chromium, vitamin B12, folic acid and biotin.

Who is it for?

Hot Blood No-Stim is intended for adults who train regularly and at high intensity – for example weight training in the gym or interval training – and who want a training drink without caffeine or other stimulants. The manufacturer created this version primarily for people with caffeine intolerance or sensitivity. The information on creatine is aimed at adults performing high-intensity exercise. The product is not for use by individuals under the age of 18 or those with a medical condition and/or taking medications, and it should not be used if pregnant or nursing.

Creatine, vitamins and minerals

• Creatine increases physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high intensity exercise.
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Niacin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.
• Biotin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of creatine – the daily amount of this product (25 g) contains 3000 mg of creatine. The claim is intended for adults performing high-intensity exercise.