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Animal Pak is one of the top selling multi-vitamins on the market today! Not only is it specifically formulated for top performance at the gym, it contains a comprehensive blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, anti-oxidants, digestive enzymes and even a performance complex.
The tried and true since the 80's, very few are disappointed by Animal Pak.
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- Great Muti- Vitamins. (72)
- Has All You Nutreints (66)
- Increased Energy (54)
- Builds Muscle (39)
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- A Lot Of Pills! (56)
- Overwhelming To Take At First (27)
- Horse Pills (20)
- A Little Expensive (15)
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Tsunami2k
 Age: 23
Joined: 4/2011
Reviews: 46
Reputation: +739
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May 14, 2011
Overall: 8 |
Effectiveness: 8 |
Value: 7 |
 It's somewhat hard to rate a multi-vitamin. Like how do you truely know it doing a better job than say some generic-brand multi-vitamin at the store?
One thing I use to judge multi-vitamins is the color of my urine. I know this might sound stupid, but if I get some crazy colored ***, like all neon yellow, then I know that there are a heck of a lot of vitamin B in it atleast that's causing that. So Animal-Pak totally does that, makes my *** freakin' stink too, I guess I need to consume more water, but I'm already drinking 8 bottles a day man.
I like how there are multiple pills that are heavily pressed. The idea behind this is that it is easier for your stomach to break down, compared to some all-in-one pills that are so heavily pressed that it hardly dissolved in the stomach.
-Price = Not the greatest, and if you are strapped for cash, you could get away with getting a generic brand one-a-day pill and just taking 3 of them.
-Effectiveness = I feel that AnimalPak provides a full spectrum of necessary vitamins and minerals that allow your body to be in tip-top shape.
-Pills = Yeah there are a lot of pills to take, but don't be a b!tch about it lol
-Overall = I will continue to purchase this as long as I'm not some pan-handling bum on the street and can't afford it.
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| Damn I should have proof-read this. instead of *** its supposed to be urine. and I meant to say i like how the pills AREN't heavily pressed. FML |
Tsunami2k
Joined: 4/2011
Reviews: 46
Reputation: +739
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| Did this product give u that energy to push that extra rep? |
DollarUSMC
Joined: 5/2011
Reviews: 2
Reputation: 0
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| I wouldn't say that this product gave me significant energy, as with most multi-vitamins, that would be somewhat of a false statement. But I will say that given its wide range of vitamins and minerals, that it allowed my muscles to operate at their best levels, thus perhaps giving me a better workout. If you are looking for energy to push that extra rep, you would want to get that from a PWO like Jack3d or 1MR |
Tsunami2k
Joined: 4/2011
Reviews: 46
Reputation: +739
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IamAlex
 Age: 21
Joined: 7/2010
Reviews: 13
Reputation: +716
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November 29, 2010
Overall: 6 |
Effectiveness: 5 |
Value: 8 |
 Well I'm sorta on the fence about this one. I bought my canister from BodyBuilding.com for around $25 and that's with 44 servings. Universal recommends you take 2 paks per day, and I feel like this is excessive. So I took 1 pak per day with a meal (usually breakfast) for 44 consecutive days.
I'm going to be completely honest here.. Some days I would think to myself that "hey I think I might befeeling a little kick in the pants from these things" while other days I would wonder "why am I still taking these 11 pills that makes my pee neon yellow?"
I didn't have a noticeable increase in anything besides my pee turning really yellow.
I loved the packaging though. I like all of Universal's packaging I must admit. Each serving is individually packaged in its own plastic baggie so you can just open the can and just grab your pack for the day.
I'm sure it gave me additional vitamins I was missing from my diet but I like to feel or see my results. With that said, overall I wasn't satisfied with this product. Everyone on here rates it so highly, so maybe it works for others. Unfortunately it didn't do much for me.
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| Universal doesn't recommend 2 packs a day, but only one.
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FAQ #3: Do I have to take two packs a day?
No. For the majority of lifters, one pack a day will do. Elite athletes (those preparing for a bodybuilding show or a powerlifting competition, for example) should take two packs daily.
http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?ID=174 |
Halls75
Joined: 12/2010
Reviews: 12
Reputation: +68
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| On the back of the can, one serving is 2 packs. That's all I was saying... |
IamAlex
Joined: 7/2010
Reviews: 13
Reputation: +716
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| It's another thing the Supplement Facts and another one the Recommended Usage.
On the back of the can, under the Supplement Facts you can also read the section "Dosage". You will see that Universal recommends 1 packet for the vast majority of consumers. |
Halls75
Joined: 12/2010
Reviews: 12
Reputation: +68
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| Will this prduct help me if i already get proper nutrient's or is it useless? |
Boonelifter
Joined: 1/2011
Reviews: 3
Reputation: +12
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| I AM AGREE WITH IamAlex... Universal does a "big bang" noise with this and some other products but in real world things works by other ways... I used the 15 packs and i was expecting a little more of it. A serving size is two packs what means that we must take 22 pills in a day and i think that this is too much.I must say that multivitamins are too weak if you are a medium or an advanced lifter and only we must take it if we have very much money but i you do not have you can use cell tech or Serious Mass or so and you can see real changes "at the mirror"... I am peeing neon yellow like him says too but in my next review i will be sharper with this details... |
LordShader
Joined: 10/2011
Reviews: 3
Reputation: +1
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deumcole
 Age: 22
Joined: 8/2009
Reviews: 42
Reputation: +892
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October 9, 2010
Overall: 10 |
Effectiveness: 10 |
Value: 9 |
 Writing my review for PM I realized I haven't reviewed my favourite supp! Silly me...
Anyhow I really love this supp, I run it whenever I can and its all but a staple in my cuboard...money keeps it from being a staple.
There's alotta pills to take...but don't dispare! They pair up easy, and you can take em in 2s save for the Monster pills. You do notice a boost of energy from this, nothing major but more of an alert feeling. Which is great.
You don't notice much else, cuz its not designed to do that. Its a vitamin...the best one mind you. What really floors you is what's in the pak. Reading the label can be daunting...but try. The Pak has everything you need...EVERYTHING. has amino acids, liver support, and yer standard vitamins all in large quantities. Obviously built for someone serious about performance. Could it be you?
The price is OK. About $40 or so, but for 44 paks its about right. I'd gladly pay more, but I am a college student. I haven't doubled up the servings like it suggests, but I plan on doing so next time around. You just take one with a meal and one pre or post workout...can't remember which. Taking one a day makes it last longer, and is more than enough. But if you can try taking two a day.
Once you've tried the Pak you won't go back! (came up that one all by myself) Everything else just seems OK, but it doesn't seem to measure up. I don't think I can push the Pak any harder...GET YOURS!!!!
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- Has Good Liver Support
- Increased Energy
- Builds Muscle
- Price
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| I hate to have to ruin your image of Animal Pak, but it is quite far from being the best or most comprehensive multivitamin product on the market, and therefore certainly does not have everything one needs. Please see the following points:
1. Herbal ingredient information displayed in the formula does not include a standardization percentage for active compounds. This is important.
2. Boron is absent from the formula. Do some research on boron if you are unsure as to its vital role in the human body.
3. A one pak-a-day dose does not provide many of the ingredients listed in sufficient amounts for a hard-training athlete.
4. The form of calcium present in Animal Pak is not directly listed, which is suspicious. If it is 2 grams of cheap calcium carbonate, which is barely absorbed at all by the average human body, then I can see why Universal would want to hide the information. Shame on them if this is the case. Judging from Animal Pak's "Other Ingredients" list, it would appear to me that calcium carbonate does comprise the majority of the formula's calcium content.
5. The "Amino Acid Complex" warrants little merit, as every amino acid is present in insufficient amounts.
6. Even at a two pak-a-day dose, the amount of Coenzyme Q-10 is woefully underdosed, especially if it is present in the multivitamin in the cheaper ubiquinone form. To net any considerable benefit from CoQ10 supplementation, one should be supplementing at least 30 mg a day. At a one pak-a-day dose, Animal Pak provides a paltry 2.5 mg dose.
7. Most researchers recommend a daily dose for lutein of at least 6 to 10 mg per day. Animal Pak contains a mere 1 mg in a full two pak-a-day serving.
8. Nutritional science experts often recommend a daily dose of 10-30 mg of lycopene a day to support optimal health. Animal Pak contains only 1 mg of lycopene in a full serving.
9. The price for 15 servings of an incomplete, underdosed formula is quite high. |
zenjiros
Joined: 10/2010
Reviews: 2
Reputation: +6
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| @zenjiros
Worked well for me and the vast majority of other users here.
And if its not the most comprehensive then what is? |
deumcole
Joined: 8/2009
Reviews: 42
Reputation: +892
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MMAFreak
 Age: 26
Joined: 3/2010
Reviews: 28
Reputation: +1388
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May 9, 2010
Overall: 9 |
Effectiveness: 10 |
Value: 9 |
 This product has been around for over thirty years for good reason. In my opinion it is the best multi vitamin on the market for serious athletes because it covers every thing that you need on a daily basis to preform. Not only do you get all your essential vitamins and minerals but you get the added bonus of amino acids, digestive enzymes, anti oxidants, and even some liver protection. For me the digestive enzymes just seem to make a big difference in how I feel and in my opinion are an essential for anyone eating a high protein diet and the added bonus of liver protectors like milk thistle are always good for people who take supplements that are hard on the liver too.(which is many of us here at SR.com) There are two things that I don't like about paks and that is the fact that there are a lot of pills to take and the price is pretty high. Using the method of taking two paks on heavy training days and one on off and light days a can will typically last me about a month. You can find them for about 22 bucks at the cheapest I have ever seen them, which isn't terrible per month cost, but is a bit higher than other multis and the reason I only give it a 9 on value. Luckily I have the budget to always keep paks as a staple in my supplement arsenal and I am glad that I do, because I love these things. If you can afford them I recommend them, and I am certainly not alone in that department.
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- Most Comprehensive Multi-vitamin On The Market
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| My bad brotha... I'm doing this from my phone and meant to click like. Dang f me haha but I agree with you, I love this stuff but just so many darn pills |
beastmode7
Joined: 3/2010
Reviews: 17
Reputation: +148
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| good review indeed. My bro and I use these sparingly. but jeez... you're right it is alot of pills... way TOO much lol |
redparadox
Joined: 4/2012
Reviews: 6
Reputation: +1
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Manimal
 Age: 19
Joined: 11/2009
Reviews: 41
Reputation: +2839
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March 2, 2010
Overall: 10 |
Effectiveness: 9 |
Value: 10 |
 Just finished my first can. I never really cared about multi vitamins until the word on the grape vine caught up to me and told me its actually a pretty big deal when trying to build lean muscle. So i went out and bought a stack for winter since that is when i start my bulking stage. I dont think im old enough for the Asteroid Stack so i went with a mix and match stack developed by me, based on my past experiences with these supplements. USP Labs- Jack3d, MHP- Dark Matter, Gaspari- Plasma Jet, GNC Amp creatine, GNC Amp Wheybolic and of course the Animal Pak. I dunno how to really explain it but i just looked healthier while taking the Animal Pak and still do. I mean i just look in the mirror and i look healthier all together. I look leaner thats for sure and i managed to put on 6 pounds of solid muscle this winter with this stack. The steady clean energy throughout the day is pretty nice and is has soooo much nutrients. It even has your Milk Thistle for all you guys out there that wanna keep the liver healthy and like taking allotta supps like myself. The price is awesome, its dirt cheap. I got 44 servings for 22 bucks online. It is indeed 11 pills every morning but i got used to it after a week. Give it a whirl!
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| i'm currently on the gnc mega men sport multi, when i run out of them i'm going to give animal pak a try. ive heard good things about them, expect for the fact its a lot of pills. but thats how all of Animals prodcuts are..multis are defiantly important and should be a staple in everybody's diet. |
venom434
Joined: 4/2010
Reviews: 54
Reputation: +996
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venom434
Joined: 4/2010
Reviews: 54
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| question... why did you say you don't think you're old enough for asteroid stack but ok with Animal Pak? thanks! |
bush95
Joined: 6/2010
Reviews: 5
Reputation: +6
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| ok I confused Animal Pak with Animal Stak for a minute. Pak is just vitamins. Sorry. |
bush95
Joined: 6/2010
Reviews: 5
Reputation: +6
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Raptorbh12
 Age: 23
Joined: 3/2009
Reviews: 52
Reputation: +2266
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March 15, 2009
Overall: 10 |
Effectiveness: 10 |
Value: 10 |
 This product blows me away with everything it covers nutritionally. I have my EFA's my EAA's milk thistle, arginine, multi-vitamin, natural test boosters, and digestive helpers to break down all 11 pills. Recommended for any serious lifter.
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| Animal Pak is dosed way to low in Aminos to make any difference. I take 15 grams of BCAA's daily that's why you gotta take Seperates and not rely on a multi vitamin for these kinds of things. To get full benefit from Animal Pak you need 2 packs a day so 22 days for around $25 isn't to great. This vitamin uses cheap forms of vitamins. |
LUVSUPPS
Joined: 3/2009
Reviews: 19
Reputation: -50
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| I agree for the most part but all one a day multi's use cheap ways to produce. So unless you feel like forking over big money for a whole foods multi animal pak in my opinion is the way to go. |
gavinq1983
Joined: 4/2009
Reviews: 8
Reputation: -14
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Tsoiseth34
Age: 24
Joined: 9/2010
Reviews: 12
Reputation: +199
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May 15, 2012
Overall: 8 |
Effectiveness: 9 |
Value: 9 |
 Broke down and decided to try the Animal Pak finally.. I took Animal Pak while on "cycle" so I used 2 packs per day vs 1 pack in regular training situations.. When putting a heavy load on your body such as on a cycle it's nice to read the ingredients of Animal Pak and know that the deficiencies caused by the stress load is being replenished by one source..
If you hate taking pills don't bother with Animal Pak, 11 pills is a lot for a "Multi-vitamin" but you are getting evrything you need to fully harness the gains you are trying to achieve..
Yeah some pills taste that earthy vitamin taste but over all there was complete ease with taking these pills and not much after taste (which I have had with other multi's)
Overall I feel more comfortable taking Animal pak, vs trying to make up for what a 1 pill Multi-vitamin is lacking, and when you break it down the cost is actually easier to grasp..
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- Builds Muscle
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xanitech
Age: 32
Joined: 7/2010
Reviews: 7
Reputation: -19
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April 23, 2012
Overall: 7 |
Effectiveness: 9 |
Value: 5 |
 Wow! What a multi-vitamin!
Results:
This multi-vitamin definitely has a lot of punch if the standard multi-vitamin doesn't cut it for you. Taking the 2 packs a day has really kept me going all day. Never felt tired or sleepy or nothing. Comes in handy when the foods you eat don't give you enough of the vitamins you're looking for.
Taste:
the first time i tried this, i felt like i wanted to throw up after popping in a few pills.... but i started taking it with orange juice to get over the taste problem.
Side Effects:
the first week i took this i did feel like i wanted to throw up some times. but after the second week i didn't feel that nausea feeling no more.
Other Supplements Taken:
i was taking this with animal stak, and animal cuts a while back ago. So far no problems when taking this with other Universal products. not sure about non-universal products though.
Exercise:
I weight lift 5 days a week for 2 hours a day. on my off days i either run or job.
Diet:
oatmeal and banana for breakfast, tuna fish sandwich or salad with lean chicken for lunch, lean chicken with vegetables and avocado for dinner.
BOTTOM LINE:
if you are looking to do professional weight lifting, than this is the product for you. if you're just a casual weight lifter or you just exercise on a regular basis, you don't really need this. you are good with a basic multi-vitamin.
I last took this about a year and half ago for 3 years straight. i am now taking a standard multi-vitamin.
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royalflush32
Age: 20
Joined: 4/2012
Reviews: 3
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April 19, 2012
Overall: 7 |
Effectiveness: 8 |
Value: 7 |
 let me start off by saying.... for those of you who dont know what "animal pak" is, its a "Multi vitamin" its not prohormone or any other crap like that.. also just because alot of people say that this product has worked for them.. doesnt mean it will work for you. everyone is different..
i just finished my container or animal pak. i took in twice a day. one at breakfast and one at dinner. the up side to this multi vitamin is that it has all the needed ingredients to support the bodies everyday function, especially when it comes to serious lifting. vitamins etc. etc.
it puts your body in an anabolic state, it great for hardcore lifters. the KEY to making this supplement work is to take it or stack it with others. such as proteins, creatines or other products for universal.
the down side to this vitamin is that there is too much pills to take. 12 pills total i think? and they are huge pills. the taste is pretty bad also, not to mention the smelll of it. make sure you consume at least 100oz of water or more to avoide any negative side effects.
value wise i paid 50+ for 44 packs. so its a little pricey. best time to take it is with a meal so it digests properly into your system.
overall i say you should buy this product.. ONLY if you know what to stack with product with and with the proper diet and exercise, this should add more muscle and density to your body.
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- A Little Expensive
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redparadox
Age: 27
Joined: 4/2012
Reviews: 6
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April 19, 2012
Overall: 10 |
Effectiveness: 10 |
Value: 10 |
 This review will be short and sweet because there are really not much cons in this except for the fact that there are too many pills to swallow and I'm not a big fan of consuming em. My little brother and co-worker recommended em to me. I like the fact that when I took em, I get better sleep, I feel very spritey and I don't get that bad after taste in my mouth like I did when I used to take seven seas cod liver oil capsules. Highly recommended with no side effects whatsoever.
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| egh... i forgot to click con and type too many pills... but it's minor. It does the job... so whatever it takes right? |
redparadox
Joined: 4/2012
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