Altius is a pre-workout supplement made by Jacked Factory.
It’s designed to improve all aspects of your workouts, such as performance, pumps, and energy levels.
Jacked Factory are a supplement company that take pride in using research-based formulas which include full, clinically-effective doses of ingredients.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Citrulline Malate
Citrulline is an amino acid which increases levels of nitric oxide.
Nitric oxide can cause a widening of the blood vessels, called vasodilation. This can improve blood flow, pumps, and endurance (1).
The effective dose is 6-8g.
Beta Alanine
Beta alanine is a beta-amino acid, which delays fatigue.
It does this by producing more carnosine in the body, which is able to counteract the free-radical and acid build-up caused by exercise (2).
The effective dose is about 2-5g.
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine is a naturally-occurring acid, most commonly found in animal food products.
Supplementing with creatine has been shown to significantly boost power output (3).
Monohydrate is the most well-researched and proven form of the compound.
Betaine
Betaine is a compound found naturally in sugar beets.
Research so far shows that it can improve power output and possibly also lean body mass (4).
The effective dose is about 2.5g.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant which increases alertness, and can also significantly boost athletic performance (5).
An effective dose is generally between 200-500mg.
Alpha GPC
Alpha GPC is a special form of the brain-boosting vitamin, choline.
It can improve memory and focus, but this particular form is most interesting due to its ability to increase power output (6).
An effective dose is about 600mg.
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting to boost all aspects of their workouts will enjoy using Altius.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (11g) with 250mL water daily, and consume alongside a high-carb meal.
Side Effects
Creatine and caffeine may upset the stomach if taken with insufficient water or food.
Beta alanine may cause a harmless tingling sensation in the face and skin.
Pros
- Uses clinically effective doses of almost all ingredients
- Black pepper extract may increase absorption of the formula
- Naturally sweetened and flavoured.
Cons
- Dose of Alpha-GPC could be slightly larger
- Only 20 servings per tub.
Conclusion
Altius is a great open label-formula, which proudly shows off their ingredients and clinically-effective doses.
They pay good attention to the research, using the full doses of all major ingredients, ensuring that you get the best possible value out of every scoop.
You can expect excellent strength, endurance, energy, and pumps from this formula.
Unfortunately there are only 20 servings per tub, which isn’t a huge amount for the price. However, you do get what you pay for, and one scoop of Altius is likely worth two scoops of many popular pre-workouts on the market.
