Sweet.

Just finished my first run of this and I gotta say I am impressed. Despite the fact that my wife is sure I am ****ing up my insulin somehow, I loved this product and it had a definite impact on my workout performance and physique.

First, I dosed it two with breakfast (I normally eat 3-4 eggs over easy or scrambled and 2-3 pieces of whole wheat toast). I workout about an hour after breakfast because I have one of those sweet jobs that lets me get away with doing that sometimes. When working out, I got a different pump than I am used to with PM or an AAKG product- very dense fullness is the best way to explain it. This happened especially in my traps, biceps and triceps.

I took my second dose at lunch which is the last time I eat any significant amount of carbs in a day, and this definitely delivered on the "full day fullness" effect that I had read about.

Although my muscles felt "fuller" and my vascularity was excellent (although I think PM is the major factor with that), I still seemed to trim out over the time I was on. However, my weight stayed absolutely stagnant, which is precisely what I am going for, lose the fat but replace it with muscle. My lifts went up during this period, I got my best sets of deadlift and squats during this period. Definite strength increase.

I only have one warning with it- absolutely do start with one pill to assess your tolerance, because I didn't-I tried two the first time and it was a mistake and I felt very weird until I figured out my body's timing with taking the dose and then when to start loading on carbs. I could actually feel when this occurred, and it is about twenty minutes after taking my first dose in the morning on an empty stomach and exactly 30 min on my afternoon dose. I am an idiot sometimes like that, and you shouldn't be.

However this is a great product and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There is a one week cycle bottle of this for a low price out there, I think I saw it on BB.com- around $10 plus or minus a little- gives you 28 servings which is a week's worth. Definitely give it a try.

As many of you know Glycobol has been a very hot topic on this site lately, and for good reason. Im not going to go into detail about what it does and how it does it, that you can easily find out through a little research on this site. That being said, I just finished my 4th bottle and my expectations have been far exCEEded.

Initially I was going to review Glycobol after my first bottle, but I decided, what the hell, I might as well really put it to the test. So I ran 2 bottles on a bulk and 2 on a cut.

Bulk:
Im not one for bulking much, seeing as though I like to stay very lean year round. But as I stated before, I wanted to really see if Glycobol was the real deal. Mind you, Im not a very big dude (5'10" 175lbs) but I decided that I was going to take in obscene amounts of complex carbs daily on this bulk (250-350grams daily), most of which was split into my preworkout meal and postworkout meal.
Results:
From the first time I took Glycobol I was in love. No carb bloat and a ridiculous 'Food Pump' which I didnt even think was possible. Its not like an AAKg pump, it makes you look full and feel dense. My forearms and shoulders were way more vascular than usual almost immediately after eating. This was F'n spectacular to say the least.
But that isnt even the half of it. As I continued to pig out daily on copious amounts of carbs I began to notice I was getting leaner and leaner. Ridiculous right?? It didnt make much sense, but I knew Glycobol was definately doing its job.
Into about the 4th week I noticed increased vascularity as well as a leaner midsection.
This is when I began my KreAlk cycle, and when Glycobol really started to shine. The next several weeks I continued to slam down tons of carbs, but kept my diet extremely clean otherwise. Performance in the gym was way up and I attested that to the KreAlk/Glycobol combo. It was definately much more noticeable than just krealkalyn alone, which Ive run multiple times.
By the end of the 2bottles and my bulk, I had gained 2-3lbs of lean muscle and went down a belt loop. Thats crazy considering I was below 10%BF to begin with.
All in all, the bulk was a monumental success.

Cut:
On the cut I also got amazing results. I was consuming 30-60grams of complex carbs with each dose of Glycobol(only 1 pill per meal this time), and had the rest of my diet dialed in. Usually when Im cutting I have to almost eliminate carbs in order to see the results I wanted, but no longer was that the case. Glycobol allowed me to eat a rather significant amount of carbs without putting on any fat and getting completely Shredded.

All in all, I cant say enough good things about Glycobol. I leaned out on a bulk, and got ridiculously Shredded on a cut while still consuming carbs. I firmly believe the combo with KreAlkalyn allowed me to have significant strength gains in the gym while on the cut also, which for me was unheard of when cutting.

Glycobol is extremely versatile and can be dosed several different ways while remaining insanely effective. The 'Food pumps' are awesome if you've never experienced them, and they last allday. My muscles looked fuller and denser after both runs, and I continue to see gains and improvement in my physique, and thats saying a lot because Ive been going at this for 9years+. Bulking or cutting, you wont be disappointed with this product. Just make sure your diet is dialed in and you will reap the benifits.

The main purpose of Anabolic Innovations Glycobol is to increase insulin levels, resulting in muscle growth and strength increases.
Product Claims vs. Personal Results
* Promotes muscle mass, strength and endurance. -This product worked very well in the strength and endurance area.
* Encourages fat loss.
-I did indeed lose 2 inches off my waist even when on a bulking diet
* Improves recovery time by rapid glycogen resynthesis.
-I had more endurance in the gym, especially in the later sets.
* Provides lasting “pump”, hardness and vascularity.
-Very, very good in this area. This has a very nice effect on muscle fullness.
* Drives amino acid and creatine uptake into muscle.
-I stacked this with Kre-Alkalyn and it did seem to work even better than my last Kre-Alkalyn Cycle.
* Increases muscle protein synthesis and inhibits breakdown.
-I had noticeable size gains.
* Maximizes nutrient utilization.
-This is tough to tell without a lab test, but I felt like I utilized everything I ate. What I mean by this is I felt great after every meal, and never experienced any 'carb bloat'.
* Potent synergism with endogenous endocrine hormones.
-Once again, this is hard to tell without lab testing.
Strength: The Strength aspect of this product is pretty real. I noticed an increase in competition weights almost immediately upon dosing with my Pre-Workout meal of steel cut oats and scoop of whey. I took 2 caps 90-120 minutes before working out with approx. 50-75g of carbohydrates 4-5 times a week.
Endurance: When dosing and partaking in cardio following my one hour weight lifting session, I felt everything was “easier”, had more energy to go longer and recovered better.
Bloating: Usually when I eat high amounts of carbs on a bulk, I get a bloated feeling. With Glycobol, you will not experience consistent bloating. There were some rare occasions where I did feel bloating but overall this was nonexistent.
Pumps: The food pump you receive from this is pretty nice not to mention taking it Pre-Workout. I would go between 2 caps each larger meal twice a day on workout days and 1 cap on non workout days.
Leaning: This is where Glycobol shines the most. I started this cycle with a 33.5 inch waist and after 30 days I was down to a 31.5 inch waist! I did not think that would be possible while gaining 5 lbs of lean mass but it is, especially on a bulk. Granted, this was with a perfect diet and hard/consistent training, but this is impressive none the less. Outstanding job here by Anabolic Innovations
I’d definitely recommend Glycobol for a Recomp, Bulk or Cut. I think it would even be beneficial for a Post Cycle Therapy due to the antioxidant properties and the strength aspects. I will definitely be picking up a couple of bottles for future use. There isn’t any noticeable fat gain, only muscle, which is a pleasant surprise with the high amount of carbs that you eat with it.
VALUE: 9.3 (I felt that it was priced very well for a product this effective)
EFFECTIVENESS: 9.6 (True, are large part of any supplement is a great diet, but gaining 5 lbs with a non hormonal product in a little over a month is an A+ in my book)
OVERALL: 9.5 (I was very pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone that is looking to add lean mass or recomp)
-AP

You better buy pure cinnamon. In fact, pills are very spicy and except burning my throat every time I took it, it was not effective for me. I also had green poos. I won't recommend those cinnamon pills ...

Ok SR fam, I have here for your reading pleasure my take on one of the most popular supplement on the site. I have finished a month supply(120 Caps) of Glycobol and it certainly has not disappointed. This is my first ever nutrient repartitioner so I don't have any prior experience with these so I am going in blind so to say and experience the core results without any forgone conclusions or expectations.

**Product Claims**
Glycobol works, not like typical muscle gainers, but primarily by its ability to mimic and boost insulin.* On its own, insulin is a powerful growth peptide, but it also plays a critical role in the action of androgens. Just like insulin, androgens are another fundamental class of endocrine hormones. Studies suggest that androgens fail to sustain a positive muscle nitrogen balance in the absence of insulin, emphasizing the critical role of insulin as a potential limiting factor to the anabolic capacity of androgens. Therefore, Glycobol may be used to optimize and exaggerate gains by its essential synergistic contribution.*
Insulin also interacts synergistically with GH, IGF and thyroid hormones to compound growth effects, even when these endocrine co-factors are only present at average physiological levels. Therefore, Glycobol can be used to support impressive natural muscle gains and body recomposition as an effective stand-alone agent too.*
Glycobol:
*Promotes muscle mass, strength and endurance.*
*Encourages fat loss.*
*Improves recovery time by rapid glycogen resynthesis.*
*Provides lasting "pump", hardness and vascularity.*
*Drives amino acid and creatine uptake into muscle.*
*Promotes muscle protein synthesis and reduces breakdown.*
*Optimizes nutrient utilization.*


**Dosing**- Dosing is pretty straight forward, start of with one pill to assess tolerance with a meal containing anywhere from 50-100 grams of complex carbs when bulking or 25-50 grams of complex carbs when dieting/cutting. The first day I started I took 1 pill in the morning and 1 pre-workout and from then on I always took 2 because of the amount of carbs I consumed. I ran Glycobol while on a slight bulk/recomp.

**Taste**- There is no taste to the pills but there is a definite distinct smell when you open the bottle, nothing bad but something you will definitley notice. Also, about 5-10 minutes after you ingest the pills you should do your best to fight the urge to burp becuase it tastes disgustiong. Its like a chalky burp that leaves a horrid taste in your mouth.

**Effectiveness**--(9.0/10)- I'll tell you one thing, you will definitley notice the food pumps right of the bat with this bad boy. The first time I took it with 1 pill and had a big bowl of brown rice and almost too much kidney and black beans mixed in and a 4oz chicken breast. About 10 min later I started feeling the effects of the "food pump" and it was amazing. I almost thought that I accidentally took Nitrox II instead of Glycobol because that initial pump was AMAzing!! That feeling of fullness would last throughout the entire bottle but that initial almost GODl-like pump was never as intense as it was on my first dosing even after I moved upto 2 caps. My diet was squared away 100% while on Glycobol and always had complex carbs while using it, no excuses.

My usual dosing protocol was in the morning when I wake up, I pop 2 in and wait about 15-20 min since I found out that was the timing that worked best for me and usually had a bowl of Quaker Old_Fashioned oatmeal with Elite Fusion 7 poured in and a banana, and sometimes a toast with almond-butter or 2 egg yolk and 3 egg-whites. I took the second dose at various times whenever it was convenient for me, but usuallly it was with my post-workout meal which almost always consisted of the brown rice, assortment of beans and chicken breast. From the amouint of carbs I was ingesting on a daily basis I should have bloated up like a ballon but in stead I actually dropped a pant size, got noticably more vascular, and had all-day muscle fullness while on Glycobol.

**Side Effects**- There is a lot of people that have reviewed Glycobol say that they had black or green poos and horrible bowel movements. Some even had to go to the bathroom soon after eating. I had no such problems in the bowel movement area but by about the third week my poos did turn greenish in color but it was still a normal/ordinary poo movement just the color was off, so its not really a complaint for me just thought I would share that.

**Pricing/Value**--(8.5/10)- I purchased my bottle of Glycobol on Amazon for $32 including shipping. For what it does and the way it makes you feel this is very reasonably priced. The alterative would have been gaining mass while constantly bloated and definitley not a as lean. I'm sure if you shop around you might even find a better deal but I got an amazing deal on Purus Labs Slinshot and am trying that now but am definitley going back to Glycobol as soon as I am done with Slinshot.

**Overall**--(9.0/10)- I highly recommend Glycobol to all users that are serious about lifting and have their diet and macros in check while on a recomp, bulk, or a cut. The beauty of this product is that it can be does in several different ways and you can find the sweet spot or the timing on which iot works best for you. As kevO stated the "food pumps" are awesome, and you will definitley reap the benefits of this product as long as your diet is in check.
If I didn't answer any questions you have in my review please feel free to ask. Thanks for reading.

-Train Safe...with a Vengeance!

Heres a product that helped work wonders early on im bulk

A little background: I started bulking early due to being injured and not being able to lift. I started bulking in November and lifting again in December. I didnt have Glycobol over Thanksgiving break but I did have it over Christmas so I will use those results as my measuring stick.

The time off from lifting really did wonders for my body but mentally the more I ate the worse I felt (about my body composition). You guys know what I mean. I especially felt this effect over Thanksgiving. Needless to say I ate alot. I felt bloated and sluggish. Not being able to hit the gym was really getting to me mentally.

I started Glycobol the 1st week of December and I never got that food or carb pump people relished about. But thats okay as usually dont get a pump with most products. I did notice a leaning out effect around the 3rd week and that carried on to the end of the month. Yes I was working out consistenly by then so Im sure this played a factor. But I ate as much if not more food during Christmas Eve and Christmas and I NEVER once got that bloating effect. I still looked pretty lean compared to my time during Thanksgiving and my vascularity around my shoulders (the only place I usually get that) was noticable.

Overall: Stacked with TestPro and Stoked (review coming later) my body composition changed for the better and my strenth in the wt.room returned to what it was prior to injury. I did have increased endurance and I dosed this with 50-100gr of complex carbs. I never got that burning sensation or that burp everybody talked about. I only had bathroom issues the 1st day upon taking this. Perhaps I got off lucky but I would recommend getting assesing your toleranct on this. Also If you can get this product on sale or in a stack. Its worth it in the long run IMO

Gylcobol is a great product for a bulk (or cut) I only wish I had another bottle so I could have ran it longer.

All I can say is that this product really makes your carbs work for you. Instead of storing your carbs as fat, it sends them to your muscles for a harder feel and bigger pump. It is an excellent product. Just make sure you drink plenty of water when you take it. That will stop the nasty taste you may encounter when burping/coughing.

Glycobol is no doubt one of the most popular and talked about supplements on this entire website. I was very excited to try this product and I used it as a part of the "Ultimate Transformation Stack" from AI along with Testopro and HGH Pro.

Dosing: As per the directions, I took two capsules 10-15 minutes prior to meals. Once serving in the morning before breakfast, and one serving before dinner in the evening.

Effectiveness(9/10): There is a lot to do about whether or not nutrient partioners such as Glycobol actually work or not, but I felt that taking this product helped make a difference in my bulk. I LOVE eating carbs, and with Glycobol I was able to go to town. I was eating anywhere from 400-500 grams of carbs a day, and would eat at least 100 grams of carbs after a dose of Glycobol. Despite eating that many carbs, I didn't get a bad bloated feeling nor did I gain any substantial body fat in that time. I was able to make some good gains while on this product. I am not going to give full credit to Glycobol on my gains, but I believe it helped play a major role in them. It's great product to have for carbing up for your workouts. As for the other sides people usually associate with Glycobol, I did get the green poo from this. I don't really consider that a bad thing, more that the product was working it's magic. I did not experience any stomach problems or the "food pump" with this product. Also for those saying not to burp after taking this product are not kidding, it will be one of the worst tastes in your mouth you will ever encounter!

Value(8/10): 40 dollars will get you a 120 count bottle of Glycobol, which is 60 servings at 67 cents a serivng. It is kind of a steep price tag to pay, however if you can find this product on sale or as part of one of AI's stacks it is worth splurging for and trying.

Conclusion: Glycobol lived up to the expectations that I had for it, it is a good product to use if you like to chow down on some carbs like I do and hit the gym hard. I highly recommend this product, and look forward to running it again this spring, another hit from AI.

I took glycobol for two weeks while cutting with my morning/night complex carbs. I did not notice any difference after the first week. About 8-10 days in was when I started seeing the side effects that were mentioned on this site. I would take glycobol with my carbs and then within 10 minutes go running to the bathroom. Then I would have to go about two more times after that within the next two hours. I finished out the second week but this kept happening almost every time, therefore I quit using it. Also I bought it for $36 and felt completely ripped off. The only thing I did notice was a slight increase in vascularity after taking it.
I gave it to my friend after I found no use for it, and he experienced the same side effects without any results just like I did.
Overall this product did nothing for me at all, besides have a laxative effect.

I'm not really sure where to place this review because it is for a stack???

My Swole Stack review
Personal history – I’ve been lifting steadily for the last 5 ½ years. I usually lift a 4 day split + one day with a physical therapist/trainer to rebuild my surgically repaired knee (complete meniscus removal, replacement of ACL (Cadaver)) & one day low impact cardio. Before I started the swole stack I used the modified ckd diet to drop body fat before I went on vacation.

During my Caribbean cruise I gained 15lbs due to eating everything in sight and not lifting for 2 weeks. I decided since I gained so much weight on vacation, I might as well go with it and build some muscle. I bought the swole stack with their 50% off sale. I lost 10lbs (water weight) the 1st weeks back from vacation and slowly gained 12 lbs some muscle and a little fat, over the next month. My muscles were fuller and I felt much stronger and my lifts and recovery improved every workout. I increased my work load to hitting every muscle group twice per week and I still improved and never once felt overtraining. My arms gained ½ an inch and looked great. However, my stomach was bloated throughout the month and increased by 2 full inches (measuring at my navel).

My stack consisted of AI TestPRO, Stoked, and Glycobol
Blended protein (twice/day), whey isolate (post workout), RecoverPro(BCAA), Karbo-Lyn(Quick carbs), Orange Triad(multi), Smartblend (EFA), N’sane (pre-workout) & Melatonin.

My diet
1st meal - Oatmeal, 4 egg whites with cheese, banana or blueberries, whole wheat toast (glycobol)
2nd meal - Protein Shake
3rd meal – tuna on whole wheat, banana
4th meal – 6 oz fresh fish, vegetables, rice (glycobol)
5th meal – protein shake
6th meal – Steak or Grilled Chicken Breast, Vegetables or Salad

The 1st week was rough on this stack. Shortly after taking the Glycobol with my meal I had to run to the restroom every time. I had more energy and my sex Drive was improved. The 2nd week, I felt stronger and after my 1 ½ hour workouts, I was pumped but I felt like I could have done more. I wasn’t sore at all and I added weight to every lift and increase my sets and set new personal records. My bathroom trips evened out and I was only taking one deuce per day (thank God).
The 3rd and 4th week, I decided to change it up I hit chest, legs & back twice per week and arms and shoulders once. I did all my compound lifts 5x5 style on workout one and 10x10 style with the second. My workouts went from 1 ½ hours to one hour and I looked and felt great. I started lifting 6 days a week. My muscles were much harder and looked fuller. I had a ton of energy at work and was more productive. My sex Drive was way up and my wife was pretty happy with that too.

I would run this stack again. Next time I’m going to take a pass on the Glycobol and just stick with the testpro and Stoked. It’s hard to tell which one of the three helped me the most. The bloating, fat gain and bathroom trips were definitely from the Glycobol and those are things that I can do without.
The gain in strength, muscle fullness and energy at the gym, work and bed room totally outweigh any negative side effects. Now that I’ve felt how good things can be I want to take the next step and jump in to the PH world.