GOLDSTAR EPH BOMB

DiCaffeine Malate (Infinergy) – 404 mg

Di-Caffeine malate is the “extended-release” version of caffeine. Combined with caffeine anhydrous, di-caffeine malate extends the effects of caffeine and supports offset crash effects of high-caffeine doses.

EPH uses “Infinergy,” a patented form of di-caffeine malate. Theoretically, this should give you more confidence that it is a high-quality ingredient.

Di-Caffeine Malate yields 74% of actual caffeine, meaning you get 300 mg of caffeine from this souSynephrine HCl

Synephrine is a well-researched ingredient that has been shown to aid in weight loss. 

“In general, bitter orange extract alone (p-synephrine) or in combination with other herbal ingredients did not produce significant adverse events such as an increase in heart rate or blood pressure or alter electrocardiographic data, serum chemistry, blood cell counts, or urinalysis. p-Synephrine alone and in combination products were shown to increase resting metabolic rate and energy expenditure, and modest increases in weight loss were observed with bitter orange extract/p-synephrine-containing products when given for six to 12 weeks.” 

Synephrine Meta-Analysis

The typical range for synephrine is 10-50mg, which is supported by evidence for fat-burning effects.

Phenylethylamine HCl

B-Phenylethylamine (Beta PEA) is a neurotransmitter that inhibits uptake and efflux (i.e., removal) of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels (2008 study). It is included in Unleashed to increase focus and motivation.

 It is important to note that WADA bans it.

Ephedra Viridis – 50 mg

The FDA banned it in April 2004 due to adverse side effects. These side effects include high blood pressure, heart palpitations, fatal arrhythmia, etc. After the FDA ruling, supplement manufacturers removed the ephedrine alkaloids from the ephedra extract, leaving the remaining compounds.

Here’s what else is in ephedra extract other than ephedrine alkaloids:

• epicatechins
• polyphenols
• catechins
• ephedrans (glycans)
• tannins

Nettle Root

Stinging nettle root contains has been used for centuries for many benefits. The main purpose for including this ingredient would be the potential blood pressure control it can provide, which could be increased due to the ephedra and DMAA. Since it is included in the proprietary blend of 375 mg, 

1,3-Dimethylamylamine 

DMAA can be extracted from geranium, which is why this ingredient is on the label. 1,3-dimethylamylamine, aka DMAA, is a stimulant that induces feelings of energy, euphoria, and motivation. After coming under scrutiny from the FDA in 2015, there were a few years when DMAA disappeared entirely from pre-workouts. While DMAA has been listed in some products recently, it may also appear as an extract or stems and leaves; however, this product lists it as the chemical name.  

Yohimbine HCl

Yohimbine HCL helps promote fat loss, an effect noted for obese and lean people. “Yohimbine’s ability to block the alpha-2 adrenergic receptors located in fat cells could, in theory, lead to increased fat loss and weight loss.