B-Nox Androrush is a pre-workout made by Betancourt Nutrition.
It’s designed to improve workout quality as well as testosterone levels, a rare combination for a pre-workout supplement.
Betancourt is an American Supplement company based in Miami.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a high-GI carbohydrate powder, which provides quick-releasing energy to fuel your workouts.
Beta Alanine
Beta Alanine is a beta-amino acid.
It delays fatigue by counteracting harmful by-products from intense exercise (1).
The recommended daily dose is 2-5g.
Creatine
B-Nox Androrush contains multiple forms of creatine, which increases power output and endurance.
It does this by generating extra ATP energy in muscle (2, 3).
The effective dose is 3-5g per day.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant that boosts alertness and athletic performance, especially power output and endurance (4).
Effective doses vary with the individual, but are usually in the range of 200-500mg.
Theobromine
Theobromine is a compound found in cocoa.
It’s been shown to improve mood, brain performance, and even insulin sensitivity (5, 6).
BCAAs
BCAAs are the amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine.
They’re the amino acids used for muscle growth and repair, and can reduce stress hormone production (7).
Glutamine
Glutamine is another amino acid that’s believe to boost muscle growth, but it’s not needed when protein or BCAAs are already being taken (8, 9).
Tyrosine
Tyrosine is a compound that improves mood and concentration under stressful conditions (10).
An effective dose is 500-2,000mg.
Maca Root
Maca is a vegetable that has long been known for improving libido.
It might not increase testosterone levels, however (11).
The effective dose is 1,500-3,000mg.
Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus terrestris is a plant that’s believed to boost testosterone.
Research shows that it only works in those with fertility issues (12, 13).
Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle is a plant that may prevent testosterone being used up to make DHT.
Research hasn’t supported this yet (14).
Zinc and Magnesium
Zinc and Magnesium are minerals which are commonly used to improve testosterone levels.
Zinc is directly involved in the production of the hormone, while magnesium is usually used to help with sleep quality (15, 16).
Beet Root Extract
Beet root extract contains nitrates – compounds which are converted by the body to nitric oxide (17).
Nitric oxide helps with vasodilation, which improves blood flow and “the pump”.
Arginine AKG
Arginine is also a nitric-oxide booster, with the AKG version being better-absorbed than many other forms (18).
An effective dose is 3-6g.
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting to improve workout quality and testosterone levels simultaneously will benefit from B-Nox Androrush.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (18.1g) with 177mL cold water, and consume 30 minutes before your workout.
If you’re an experience lifter, you may take an extra 1-2 servings over the course of your workout.
Side Effects
Creatine and caffeine may upset the stomach, especially when taken with insufficient water.
Many of the test-boosting ingredients may cause an increase in libido, and can alter your general mood.
Pros
- Rare type of formula that acts as both a pre-workout AND a test-booster
- Huge ingredient profile, with a whopping 18g of ingredients per scoop.
Cons
- Ingredient quantities are hidden in proprietary blends, so we’re not sure what’s dosed appropriately.
Conclusion
B-Nox Androrush is truly a unique formula – essentially a pre-workout and testosterone-booster rolled into one.
It has a massive range of effective ingredients that will undoubtedly have some positive effects on workout quality and testosterone, but it would be nice to know how much of each individual ingredient we’re getting in a scoop.
