The Original Freedom Ice

The Original Freedom Ice

XTEND4.5 (4,407 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 420 Gram(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$23.79 $0.79 per serving

Product analysis

46 out of 100

The Original Freedom Ice combines amino acids and minerals with favorable value for leucine and isoleucine. An unnamed blend makes the complete formula harder to compare.

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

Nutrient Quality22

Most ingredient forms are unspecified, limiting preparation comparisons. The unnamed blend also leaves its individual components unclear.

Ingredient Transparency44

Most amounts are stated, but carbohydrate has no declared amount. Missing forms and unnamed blend components limit comparison of the whole serving.

Value For Money64

Value is favorable for leucine, isoleucine and the mineral contributions. Glutamine is relatively costly, while several other comparisons remain uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction84

Customer feedback is very positive across thousands of ratings. The sizeable review base provides a broad satisfaction picture without demonstrating health effects.

Product Focus35

The main purposes are energy-related nutrition and a smaller immune-support role. Extra energy is uncertain with adequate nutrition, and glutamine’s immune findings concern specific exercise conditions.

Format
Powder
Container
420 Gram(s)
Per serving
$0.79
Customer rating
4.5 · 4,407 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Potassium · 180 mg
Study evidence
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Valine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Immunity
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
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
180 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 Women
Report overview
Valine · 1750 mg OverallScore88
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
Each serving supplies 1750 mg of free-form L-valine at a moderate cost per gram. The amount is individually stated. A general quality or testing claim is indicated; no sport-specific certification is identified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

The valine is free-form L-valine. A general quality or testing claim is indicated; no sport-specific certification is identified.
Valine Isomer and Source Type
The ingredient is free-form L-valine.
Third-Party Sport Certifications
A general quality or testing claim is indicated; no sport-specific certification is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving lists 1750 mg of L-valine individually.
Valine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving supplies 1750 mg of L-valine.
Label Transparency and Proprietary Blends
The label states the individual L-valine amount.

Value70

The cost per gram of valine is moderate.
Price Per Gram of Valine
The cost per gram of valine is moderate.
Isoleucine · 1750 mg OverallScore87
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving lists 1,750 mg of L-Isoleucine at a relatively low cost per serving. The isolated form needs no digestion. Third-party lab testing is indicated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

L-Isoleucine is an isolated form that does not require digestion. The source and manufacturing method for isoleucine are not specified in the available information.
Free-Form vs. Protein-Bound
L-Isoleucine is an isolated form that does not require digestion.
Sourcing and Purity Signals
The source and manufacturing method for isoleucine are not specified in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency92

The serving provides 1,750 mg of L-Isoleucine. Third-party lab testing is indicated.
Isoleucine Potency per Serving
The serving provides 1,750 mg of L-Isoleucine.
Label Transparency & Blend Disclosure
The L-Isoleucine amount is listed separately.
Third-Party Safety & Sport Testing
Third-party lab testing is indicated.

Value80

The cost per serving is relatively low.
Price per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is relatively low.
Leucine · 3500 mg OverallScore84
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 3,500 mg of L-Leucine, within the range associated with triggering muscle protein synthesis, at a moderate cost per gram of leucine. Its specific source is not stated.
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 of leucine per serving. That amount is within the range associated with triggering muscle protein synthesis.
Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) Dosage
The 3,500 mg per serving is within the range associated with triggering muscle protein synthesis.
Dosage Transparency
The leucine amount is clearly stated as 3,500 mg per serving.

Value80

The cost per gram of leucine is moderate.
Price per Gram of Active Leucine
The cost per gram of leucine 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. 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