Ripped Blueberry Lemonade

Ripped Blueberry Lemonade

XTEND4.4 (3,488 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 495 Gram(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$35.94 $1.19 per serving

Product analysis

45 out of 100

Ripped Blueberry Lemonade offers nutritional support from B6 and potassium alongside exercise-related ingredients. Several missing amounts and composition details make the full mix harder to compare.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

Ingredient quality remains uncertain because most detailed forms are not disclosed. Named vitamins or compounds do not establish the quality of the complete mix.

Ingredient Transparency41

Several amounts and most detailed forms are not disclosed, making a serving harder to compare. Some composition details are clear, while others are missing or uncertain.

Value For Money55

The serving cost is favorable for its electrolyte components, and leucine is favorably priced for its amount. Other amino acids offer less value, while conjugated linoleic acid is especially costly for what it provides.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer ratings are positive across a substantial number of reviews. They provide a broad view of satisfaction without confirming energy or cardiovascular benefits.

Product Focus49

B6 and potassium support normal nutritional and fluid-balance functions. The potassium amount is well below the daily amounts linked to blood-pressure changes, and the exercise ingredients do not establish relief from everyday tiredness.

Format
Powder
Container
495 Gram(s)
Per serving
$1.19
Customer rating
4.4 · 3,488 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Potassium · 190 mg
Study evidence
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Valine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Potassium · 190 mgL-Carnitine · 500 mgVitamin B6 · 640 mcg
Study evidence
Potassium Supportive 117 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 35 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Calories from Fat
10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Sugar
0 Gram(s)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
640 mcg
Sodium
230 mg 67
Potassium
190 mg 45
L-Leucine
3500 mg 84
L-Glutamine
2500 mg 64
L-Isoleucine
1750 mg 76
L-Valine
1750 mg 77
Electrolyte Blend
1140 mg
Sodium Citrate
0 NP
Potassium Chloride
0 NP
Sodium Chloride
0 NP
Citrulline Malate
1000 mg
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
850 mg 22
L-Carnitine (L-Carnitine Tartrate)
500 mg 62
Capsimax Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) fruit extract
50 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Leucine · 3500 mg OverallScore84
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
3,500 mg of L-Leucine per serving comes at a moderate cost per gram, using the full serving price. The amount falls within the stated range for triggering muscle protein synthesis. Its source is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

L-Leucine is named, but its source is not specified.
Isomer Purity and Sourcing
L-Leucine is named, but its source is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 3,500 mg per serving. That falls within the stated range for triggering muscle protein synthesis.
Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) Dosage
3,500 mg per serving falls within the stated range for triggering muscle protein synthesis.
Dosage Transparency
The label states the leucine amount per serving.

Value80

The cost per gram of leucine is moderate, based on the full serving price; this may overstate leucine's cost.
Price per Gram of Active Leucine
The cost per gram of leucine is moderate, based on the full serving price; this may overstate leucine's cost.
Valine · 1750 mg OverallScore77
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
Each serving provides 1750 mg of L-Valine, with a high estimated cost per gram of valine. The form is free L-Valine. No external testing or quality certification is identified. The estimate uses the full serving price and may overstate valine’s cost.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability71

It contains free-form L-Valine. No external testing or quality certification is identified.
Valine Isomer and Source Type
It contains free-form L-Valine.
Third-Party Sport Certifications
No external testing or quality certification is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides 1750 mg of valine. The individual valine amount is stated.
Valine Dosage Efficacy
The serving provides 1750 mg of valine.
Label Transparency and Proprietary Blends
The individual valine amount is stated.

Value40

The estimated cost per gram of valine is high. It uses the full serving price and may overstate the cost attributable to valine.
Price Per Gram of Valine
The estimated cost per gram of valine is high. It uses the full serving price and may overstate the cost attributable to valine.
Sodium · 230 mg OverallScore67
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 230 mg of sodium, at a moderate cost per serving. Sodium Citrate and Sodium Chloride appears on the active panel, but its contribution to the sodium total is unknown. An artificial color and sweetener are listed.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability51

Sodium Citrate and Sodium Chloride appears on the active panel, but its contribution to the sodium total is unknown. A serving also provides 190 mg of potassium; the electrolyte forms are not specified here.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
Sodium Citrate and Sodium Chloride appears on the active panel, but its contribution to the sodium total is unknown.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
A serving also provides 190 mg of potassium; the electrolyte forms are not specified here.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
No additional trace mineral or buffering source is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency77

The serving contains 230 mg of sodium. An artificial color and sweetener are listed.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
A serving provides 230 mg of sodium.
Ingredient Label Transparency
The sodium amount and the listed supporting electrolyte amounts are stated per serving.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
An artificial color and sweetener are listed.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The cost per serving is moderate.
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Sources

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

  1. L-Carnitine supplementation reduces oxidized LDL cholesterol in patients with diabetes.
    Malaguarnera M; Vacante M; Avitabile T; Malaguarnera M; Cammalleri L; Motta M · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2009
    Randomized trial81 participantsCardiovascular Support forL-Carnitine
  2. L-Carnitine's Effect on the Biomarkers of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Choi M; Park S; Lee M · Nutrients · 2021
    Meta-analysis9 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forL-Carnitine
  3. The Effects of L-Carnitine Supplementation on Weight Loss, Glycemic Control, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Dose-response Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Mirrafiei A; Jayedi A; Shab-Bidar S · Clinical therapeutics · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,041 participants21 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forL-Carnitine
  4. The Effects of L-Carnitine on Echocardiographic Changes in Patients With β-Thalassemia Major and Intermedia.
    Shahidi M; Hashemi SR; Fattahi N; Roshani D; Vahedi S; Sharifi P; Moradveisi B · Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsCardiovascular Support forL-Carnitine
  5. Efficacy and tolerability of combined treatment with L-carnitine and simvastatin in lowering lipoprotein(a) serum levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
    Solfrizzi V; Capurso C; Colacicco AM; D'Introno A; Fontana C; Capurso SA; Torres F; Gadaleta AM; Koverech A; Capurso A; Panza F · Atherosclerosis · 2007
    Randomized trial52 participantsCardiovascular Support forL-Carnitine
  6. Sex-specific associations between sodium and potassium intake and overall and cause-specific mortality: a large prospective U.S. cohort study, systematic review, and updated meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Gan L; Zhao B; Inoue-Choi M; Liao LM; Graubard BI; Weinstein SJ; Albanes D; Huang J · BMC medicine · 2024
    Meta-analysis416,104 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  7. Potassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    D'Elia L; Barba G; Cappuccio FP; Strazzullo P · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2011
    Meta-analysis247,510 participants11 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  8. Blood pressure response to changes in sodium and potassium intake: a metaregression analysis of randomised trials.
    Geleijnse JM; Kok FJ; Grobbee DE · Journal of human hypertension · 2003
    Meta-analysis27 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  9. Twenty-Four-Hour Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Their Associations With Blood Pressure Among Adults in China: Baseline Survey of Action on Salt China.
    Li Y; Zhang P; Wu J; Ma J; Xu J; Zhang X; Luo R; Liu M; Sun Y; Li X; Tan M; He FJ; MacGregor GA; Li X · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2021
    Cross-sectional study5,353 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  10. Dietary Sodium and Potassium Intake and Risk of Non-Fatal Cardiovascular Diseases: The Million Veteran Program.
    Wang DD; Li Y; Nguyen XT; Song RJ; Ho YL; Hu FB; Willett WC; Wilson PWF; Cho K; Gaziano JM; Djoussé L; On Behalf Of The Va Million Veteran Program · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study180,156 participantsCardiovascular Support forPotassium
  11. Association between serum pyridoxal 5'-phosphate levels and all-cause, cardiovascular mortality, and cardiovascular disease in adults: a population-based cohort study.
    Xuan C; Liu RH; Zhao C; Li J; Zhou TT; Tian QW; He GW · Therapeutic advances in chronic disease · 2024
    Cohort studyCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  12. Folate and vitamin B6 rapidly normalize endothelial dysfunction in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
    MacKenzie KE; Wiltshire EJ; Gent R; Hirte C; Piotto L; Couper JJ · Pediatrics · 2006
    Randomized trial124 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  13. Pyridoxine improves endothelial function in cardiac transplant recipients.
    Miner SE; Cole DE; Evrovski J; Forrest Q; Hutchison S; Holmes K; Ross HJ · The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation · 2001
    Randomized trial31 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  14. Folate and vitamin B6 from diet and supplements in relation to risk of coronary heart disease among women.
    Rimm EB; Willett WC; Hu FB; Sampson L; Colditz GA; Manson JE; Hennekens C; Stampfer MJ · JAMA · 1998
    Cohort study80,082 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  15. Efficacy and safety of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (MC-1) in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the MEND-CABG II randomized clinical trial.
    MEND-CABG II Investigators; Alexander JH; Emery RW; Carrier M; Ellis SJ; Mehta RH; Hasselblad V; Menasche P; Khalil A; Cote R; Bennett-Guerrero E; Mack MJ; Schuler G; Harrington RA; Tardif JC · JAMA · 2008
    Randomized trial3,023 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin B6
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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