The Original Lemon-Lime Squeeze

The Original Lemon-Lime Squeeze

XTEND4.7 (15,030 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 420 Gram(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$27.99 $0.93 per serving

Product analysis

46 out of 100

The Original Lemon-Lime Squeeze combines amino acids with minerals for energy-related nutrition. The unnamed blend leaves part of the formula unclear, while glutamine and valine offer less attractive value.

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Nutrient Quality22

Most ingredient forms are unspecified, limiting preparation comparisons. The unnamed blend also prevents assessment of its individual components.

Ingredient Transparency44

Most amounts are stated, but carbohydrate has no declared amount. Most forms and the blend’s individual components are missing, limiting comparison of the whole serving.

Value For Money59

Value is strongest for the mineral contributions and leucine. Glutamine and valine are relatively costly, while several other comparisons remain uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction90

Customer feedback is very positive across a large review base. The volume gives a broad view of satisfaction without establishing an energy effect.

Product Focus35

The formula centers on energy-related nutrition and a smaller immune-support role. Extra energy is not established with adequate intake, and glutamine’s immune findings do not transfer directly to ordinary daily use.

Format
Powder
Container
420 Gram(s)
Per serving
$0.93
Customer rating
4.7 · 15,030 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Potassium · 210 mg

Vitamin B6 supports nutrient sufficiency and can help with deficiency-related tiredness. Potassium deficiency can cause weakness, but this amount does not establish routine energy benefits. Isoleucine and valine receive saved recognition although independent fatigue effects are unestablished. Citrulline malate at 1000 mg per serving is too low for saved inclusion; malic acid's presence does not establish an independent fatigue effect.

How this product is rated for Energy

Ingredient fit81

Vitamin B6, potassium, isoleucine and valine receive ingredient and amount recognition. Their amounts offer uneven or partial coverage of the comparison range.
Goal fit
Vitamin B6, potassium, isoleucine and valine contribute to the goal, alongside ingredients or uses beyond energy.
Dose adequacy
The recognised amounts provide partial support overall; the saved comparison does not establish them as proven fatigue-treatment doses.

Pathways8

The strongest tracked connection is muscle energy buffering. Coverage remains below the breadth threshold.
Depth
The strongest tracked contribution is in muscle energy buffering, with the scientific limitations described for the relevant ingredients.
Breadth
None of the tracked pathways reached the coverage threshold.

Evidence60

Potassium leads the recognised evidence contribution. Preparation recognition is incomplete for isoleucine and valine.
Evidence strength
Potassium supplies the strongest recognised evidence contribution here, subject to its ingredient-specific population and outcome limits.
Studied preparation
Isoleucine and valine lack the preparation recognition assigned to the other included ingredients.

Formulation logic100

The included ingredients meet the saved amount threshold and have no missing required partners. No configured conflict was found.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients do not lack a required partner in the saved findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All included ingredients meet the saved amount threshold; this threshold is not a proven effective dose.
Study evidence
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Valine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Immunity
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

Glutamine at 2.5 g has limited, context-specific immune evidence: a supplied endurance-exercise study used two timed drinks after exercise, so its findings do not directly transfer to ordinary daily use. B6 at 0.64 mg contributes toward normal immune-cell function, particularly where dietary intake is low.

How this product is rated for Immunity

Ingredient fit54

Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula with several other purposes. The counted amounts meet only part of the saved comparison criteria.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula with several other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The counted amounts meet only part of the saved comparison criteria.

Pathways19

The strongest saved coverage relates to barrier and antimicrobial defense, and remains partial. None of the listed pathways reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Depth
The strongest saved coverage relates to barrier and antimicrobial defense, and remains partial.
Breadth
None of the listed pathways reaches the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence83

Glutamine provides the strongest saved evidence contribution among ingredients at qualifying amounts. All qualifying ingredients have a saved match to the preparation criteria.
Evidence strength
Glutamine provides the strongest saved evidence contribution among ingredients at qualifying amounts.
Studied preparation
All qualifying ingredients have a saved match to the preparation criteria.

Formulation logic100

The counted ingredients can contribute alone or have their required partner present. No configured ingredient conflict was found in the supplied assessment. 2 of 2 counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount criterion.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute alone or have their required partner present.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was found in the supplied assessment.
Effective doses
2 of 2 counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount criterion.
Study evidence
Glutamine Supportive 36 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
0 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
0 Gram(s)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
640 mcg
Sodium
220 mg 63
Potassium
210 mg 49
L-Leucine
3500 mg 84
L-Glutamine
2500 mg 64
L-Isoleucine
1750 mg 87
L-Valine
1750 mg 88
Electrolyte Blend
1140 mg
Citrulline Malate
1000 mg
Adults 18–50 Sugar Free
Report overview
Valine · 1750 mg OverallScore88
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
Each serving provides 1750 mg of L-valine, with the amount listed separately. The product also carries a sport certification claim, and the whole-product price works out to about $0.53 per gram of valine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

L-valine is the stated form, and the saved facts indicate a sport certification claim.
Valine Isomer and Source Type
Valine is listed in the L-valine form.
Third-Party Sport Certifications
A sport certification is claimed in the saved facts; the certification name is not specified or independently verified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The exact 1750 mg of L-valine per serving is individually disclosed, making the amount easy to compare.
Valine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 1750 mg of L-valine.
Label Transparency and Proprietary Blends
The amount of L-valine is individually listed as 1750 mg per serving.

Value40

Based on the whole-product price and declared amount, the cost works out to about $0.53 per gram of valine.
Price Per Gram of Valine
The whole-product price corresponds to about $0.53 per gram of valine.
Isoleucine · 1750 mg OverallScore87
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC+ Value
A serving provides 1750 mg of isolated L-isoleucine, a substantial amount. The saved facts also record a sport-specific third-party testing claim.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

L-isoleucine is an isolated form, available without protein digestion. The saved facts do not establish a fermented or plant-based source.
Free-Form vs. Protein-Bound
L-isoleucine is an isolated form that does not require protein digestion before absorption.
Sourcing and Purity Signals
The saved facts do not establish a fermented or plant-based source for the isoleucine.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides a clearly stated 1750 mg of isoleucine, a substantial amount. A sport-specific testing claim is recorded.
Isoleucine Potency per Serving
A serving contains 1750 mg of isoleucine, a substantial amount.
Label Transparency & Blend Disclosure
The amount of isoleucine is clearly stated as 1750 mg per serving.
Third-Party Safety & Sport Testing
The saved facts indicate a sport-specific third-party testing claim; the certification itself has not been independently verified.

Value65

A whole-product serving costs about $0.93, a mid-range price, and supplies 1750 mg of isoleucine. A sport-specific testing claim also factors into the value assessment.
Price per Serving Efficiency
A whole-product serving costs about $0.93, a mid-range price, and supplies 1750 mg of isoleucine. A sport-specific testing claim also factors into the value assessment.
Leucine · 3500 mg OverallScore84
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
A serving provides 3.5 g of L-leucine, an amount that can support muscle protein synthesis. Based on the whole-product price, that works out to about $0.27 per gram of leucine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The saved facts identify L-leucine without specifying a more detailed source.
Isomer Purity and Sourcing
The saved facts identify L-leucine without specifying a more detailed source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The clearly stated 3.5 g per serving is an amount that can support muscle protein synthesis.
Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) Dosage
Each serving provides 3.5 g, an amount that can support muscle protein synthesis.
Dosage Transparency
The leucine amount is stated as 3.5 g per serving.

Value80

The whole-product price works out to about $0.27 per gram of leucine.
Price per Gram of Active Leucine
The whole-product price works out to about $0.27 per gram of leucine.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Acute Effect of Citrulline Malate on Repetition Performance During Strength Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Vårvik FT; Bjørnsen T; Gonzalez AM · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2021
    Meta-analysis137 participants8 studies pooledEnergy forCitrulline
  2. Oral L-citrulline supplementation enhances cycling time trial performance in healthy trained men: Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled 2-way crossover study.
    Suzuki T; Morita M; Kobayashi Y; Kamimura A · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2016
    Randomized trial22 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  3. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness.
    Pérez-Guisado J; Jakeman PM · Journal of strength and conditioning research · 2010
    Randomized trial41 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  4. Citrulline/malate promotes aerobic energy production in human exercising muscle.
    Bendahan D; Mattei JP; Ghattas B; Confort-Gouny S; Le Guern ME; Cozzone PJ · British journal of sports medicine · 2002
    Single-arm trial18 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  5. The Effect of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Muscle Fatigue Among Healthy Participants.
    Farney TM; Bliss MV; Hearon CM; Salazar DA · Journal of strength and conditioning research · 2019
    Randomized trial12 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  6. [Efficacy of potassium N-acetylaminosuccinate (Cogitum) in the treatment of asthenic syndrome: results of double-blind placebo-controlled trial].
    Esin RG; Khayrullin IK; Esin OR; Fatykhova AF; Gismatullina EI; Isaeva YN · Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · 2023
    Randomized trial37 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  7. Human resting energy expenditure in relation to dietary potassium.
    Dériaz O; Thériault G; Lavallée N; Fournier G; Nadeau A; Bouchard C · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1991
    Randomized trial8 participantsEnergy forPotassium
  8. Meta-analysis of Glutamine on Immune Function and Post-Operative Complications of Patients With Colorectal Cancer.
    Yang T; Yan X; Cao Y; Bao T; Li G; Gu S; Xiong K; Xiao T · Frontiers in nutrition · 2021
    Meta-analysis2,201 participants31 studies pooledImmunity forGlutamine
  9. Efficacy of Glutamine in Treating Severe Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Dong S; Zhao Z; Li X; Chen Z; Jiang W; Zhou W · Frontiers in nutrition · 2023
    Meta-analysis1,201 participants30 studies pooledImmunity forGlutamine
  10. Decreased mortality and infectious morbidity in adult burn patients given enteral glutamine supplements: a prospective, controlled, randomized clinical trial.
    Garrel D; Patenaude J; Nedelec B; Samson L; Dorais J; Champoux J; D'Elia M; Bernier J · Critical care medicine · 2003
    Randomized trial45 participantsImmunity forGlutamine
  11. Effect of perioperative glutamine-enriched nutritional support on patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Huang Y; Yang XZ; Qin SH; Zhang T; Xie M; Wang JW · World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,643 participants27 studies pooledImmunity forGlutamine
  12. Glutamine administration reduces Gram-negative bacteremia in severely burned patients: a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial versus isonitrogenous control.
    Wischmeyer PE; Lynch J; Liedel J; Wolfson R; Riehm J; Gottlieb L; Kahana M · Critical care medicine · 2001
    Randomized trial26 participantsImmunity forGlutamine