The supplment market is flooded with testosterone "boosters" and products claiming to boost your size and strength but very few can back their claims up with as much confidence as Driven Sports do with their product "Activate Xtreme". Below is the full product details from our site
and a FAQ done by the guys over at Driven Sports.
Activate Xtreme
120 Caps
Activate Xtreme: Absolute Testosterone Enhancement!
Rapidly boost FREE testosterone
Maximize GROWTH HORMONE release
ENHANCE body recompositioning
ImpBulletsrove STRENGTH and RECOVERY
100% NATURAL
Testosterone builds men and
Activate Xtreme truly represents the pinnacle of testosterone enhancement in the sports nutrition industry. Not only does Activate Xtreme rapidly increase free testosterone, it also provides adaptogenic support, estrogenic control, and improved sex drive.
Using a Precise Formula Targeting Multiple Pathways, Activate Xtreme pushes You to New Levels By:
- Optimizing TOTAL testosterone: Activate Xtremehas been thoroughly researched for over a year in order to create the most well rounded product available!
- Increasing FREE testosterone: Divanilis the only scientifically proven extract for binding SHBG and boosting free testosterone!
- Increasing SIZE and STRENGTH: More testosterone, more strength, better performance!
Do You Want to Bust Through Plateaus, Set New Personal Records, & Maximize Your Muscle Mass?
Of course you do. And for years supplement companies have been churning out nonsense products promising these benefits through supposed "testosterone boosters." Based on minimal evidence and loose theories these products were mostly garbage and more money was spent on fancy bottles and advertising than on research and development!
Using Compounds With NO SCIENTIFIC BACKING Just Doesn't Cut It.
Activate Xtremestands apart from its competitors that have ceaselessly attempted to copy the design, but have never quite matched it let alone bested it. The researchers at DS spent many months researching and developing the formula that would go on to become the INDUSTRY STANDARD for testosterone enhancement.
The SCIENCE Behind Activate Xtreme REVEALED
Activate Xtremeis designed around Divanil, a compound tried, tested and scientifically proven to enhance free testosterone by binding to sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG). SHBG is the core controller of your FREE TESTOSTERONE. When SHBG binds testosterone it can no longer promote muscle mass. In other words, SHBG TURNS TESTOSTERONE OFF!
Divanilprevents this effect from occurring, ensuring that YOUR testosterone stays SWITCHED ON.
But Activate Xtreme Does Not Only Cater for Free Testosterone.
Mucuna pruriens is an adaptogenic herb predominantly found in hot climates like India and Africa. In the body, mucuna pruriens increases levels of LH (Luteinizing hormone) leading to significant increases in testosterone production and release.
Mucuna pruriens has also been shown to significantly elevate levels of growth hormone (GH) in the body by over 1250%! GH is involved heavily in sex hormone synthesis, in particular by regulating something called Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (stAR). Why is this important? Because this is the rate-limiting step in testosterone synthesis. So not only does mucuna pruriens boost testosterone via LH stimulation, it enhances the machinery required to synthesize it through GH augmentation. But that's not all!
In men prolactin is released after orgasm, resulting in loss of erection and a short-term reduction of sexual appetite. This is called the refractory period and can last anywhere from seconds in young men, to thirty or more minutes in older men. Known for centuries as an aphrodisiac and sexual tonic due to its effect of reducing prolactin, mucuna pruriens can also enhance your sexual experience!
The main constituent in mucuna pruriens responsible for these effects is L-Dopa. L-Dopa is a direct precursor for dopamine, which regulates the sex hormones control center in the brain. It has been shown that other alkaloids found in mucuna pruriens make the L-Dopa content more orally bioavailable to the body than taking the synthetic version of L-Dopa alone. This is why Activate Xtremecontains both a high-potency 95% extract of L-Dopa along with a lower 20% mucuna pruriens extract!
More Size, More Strength, Better Sex How Do You Top That?
Activate Xtremealso contains Bryonia laciniosa seeds, which is something that has never before been seen in the supplement industry! Bryonia laciniosa is an herb found predominantly in India that is popular in Ayurvedic medicine. Used for treating inflammation, the seeds are also reported to have sexual tonic effects. This has been proven in mammals with an INCREASE in LH, resulting in an increase in testosterone of 1400%! In addition, bryonia laciniosa seeds also increased the fructose content of seminal vesicles by almost 50%. Seminal vesicle fructose content is regulated by androgens and is thus directly correlated with testosterone levels. This explains why bryonia laciniosa has been popular throughout history as for sexual invigoration.
But wait, There's More!
Activate Xtremedoes not stop at significant increases in total and free testosterone - estrogen must also be considered. While estrogen has several benefits for muscle growth, a balance needs to be found. This balance is provided by pZole, the REVOLUTIONARY natural aromatase inhibitor (AI) we introduced to the industry with Triazole!
Aromatase is the enzyme that converts androgens like testosterone into estrogens. This is the main way that males generate estrogen. Interrupting this process via aromatase inhibition leads to lower estrogen creation and higher testosterone output. If you are looking for complete estrogen control then Triazole should be your product of choice, however pZoleis included in Activate Xtremeto provide estrogen support for this excellent natural testosterone enhancer.
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) For Total Body Recomposition
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) For Total Body Recomposition
Cholecalciferol is also known as vitamin D3, a hormone precursor for the active form of D3 in the body, called calcitriol. While some D3 can be obtained from dietary intake, the majority of D3 is derived from the sun. Unfortunately, most people do not get enough D3 because they do not eat a balanced diet, nor do they get outside as much as they should. Combine this with the darker winter months that most people endure, D3 deficiency has been identified as a legitimate concern. This is because D3 plays a huge role in many biological processes. You know how you just feel better during summer and your mood is improved overall? That's thanks to D3.
As D3 is also connected with improving insulin sensitivity, supporting healthy blood pressure, promoting healthy bone metabolism, and enhancing the immune response there are many excellent reasons to include D3 in Activate Xtreme. That said, there are several fitness specific benefits to be derived from it as well.
D3 Exerts a POSITIVE Effect on Androgens & Estrogens
D3 Exerts a POSITIVE Effect on Androgens & Estrogens
D3 levels have been definitively correlated with androgen levels in men. Recent research has shown that men with higher D3 levels have MORE circulating testosterone and LESS SHBG. With people receiving less sunshine during winter months, especially considering that these are typically "bulking season", this is NOT a situation you want for your internal environment.
D3 reduces aromatase via two distinct pathways - first by suppressing how much of it is produced by the body, and secondly by suppressing a pro-inflammatory pathway which reduces levels of prostaglandins including prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) - a major stimulator of aromatase generation.
D3 & IGF-1 For IMPROVED Muscular Fortification
D3 & IGF-1 For IMPROVED Muscular Fortification
D3 also has more direct effects on muscle growth via correlation with IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) levels. So called because of its structural similarity to insulin, IGF-1 is the means by which GH mediates its anabolic effects in the body. A deficiency in D3 has been found to be directly linked to low levels of IGF-1. There also exists a more direct way in which D3 effects muscle cells, through something called the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR). Calcitriol binds to this receptor, activating second messenger systems that are crucial for muscle repair and development, so much so that mice bred without the VDR have serious growth issues, muscle impairment and poor physical performance. Additionally, studies looking into D3 deficiency in HUMANS have found cases of myopathy (muscle weakness) and balance impairment may be reversed via daily supplemental D3, leading to an increase in performance and endurance.
D3 means LESS FAT
D3 means LESS FAT
D3 also plays a role in total body composition and has a direct correlation with body fat levels. By increasing calcium uptake in cells, calcitriol has been associated with a reduction of fat cell content. While the mechanisms are multiple, a significant effect of this calcium influx is through the enzyme (11beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase-1) that converts the inactive cortisone to active Cortisol. In fat cells, 11b-HSD1 INCREASES fat cell content. By regulating this enzyme, the increased calcium uptake contributes to the preferential loss of fat in the cells that predominantly express 11b-HSD1 such as abdominal fat. This is also one of the reasons that makes Lean Xtreme such a fantastic fat loss tool!
In fact, the effect of adequate D3 intake is so pronounced that in humans it MAKES DIETING EASIER, with subjects responding better to lower calorie intakes during dieting, leading to more fat loss than those without sufficient D3! So whether you're aiming for a lean bulk, or dieting down, Activate Xtremeis the PERFECT choice!
But what about performance?
But what about performance?
Glad you asked. In addition to the adaptogenic effects of mucuna pruriens, Activate Xtremecontains Lepidium meyenii, which is better known as maca. Also considered an adaptogen, maca is believed to help strengthen the immune system, exert a neuroprotective effect, and also fortify your libido. In both humans and mammals, maca has been shown to improve sperm quality, sexual desire and mating performance. Some more recent research has shown that maca's adaptogenic effects extend further than sexual health, IMPROVING EXERCISE PARAMETERS during activity. This makes maca great for both performance in the gym and performance between the sheets!
And just like the extract we include in Triazole, Activate Xtremeutilizes a 20:1 extract of maca. This is a HIGHLY concentrated form of maca that we're confident even the most experienced users of maca will not have used before. The superior refinement of the 20:1 extract makes it the highest quality material available.
PROVEN results
PROVEN results
So just how effective is Activate Xtreme? We have several blood work studies conducted by independent labs to show exactly how great Activate Xtremeis. On average, tester's TOTAL testosterone increased by 105%, and their FREE testosterone jumped 136%!!
Estrogen was controlled perfectly, with no increases and an average decline of 8.1%. Not only does this make Activate Xtremethe best testosterone enhancer available, but also shows how it will stack PERFECTLY with Triazole.
So whats in Activate Xtreme?
Activate Xtreme Recommended Use:
Take 1 serving 2-3 times per day. For best results, use for 4 to 8 weeks.
Do not exceed 8 weeks of continuous use.
FAQ
Q. In a nutshell, what is Activate Xtreme?
A. Activate Xtreme? represents not simply a progression but a complete evolution from its predecessor, Activate?. Still harnessing the awesome power of Divanil, Activate Xtreme goes significantly further by providing total testosterone enhancement, adaptogenic support and estrogenic control.
Q. What is so good about Divanil?
A. Divanil is a high-potency extract of stinging nettle root. Most of your circulating testosterone is bound or inactive. A plasma glycoprotein called Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) binds up most of your testosterone so that it cannot exert any anabolic effect. Divanil knocks out SHBG allowing your own testosterone to be free. This is significant because SHBG-bound testosterone cannot exert its muscle-building effects.
Q. Can't we just get this effect cheap from generic stinging nettle root extract products?
A. As much as you would like that, no. While generic stinging nettle products contain all lignans found in the root, Divanil is standardized to 95% 3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran. It is this lignan that shows the highest affinity for sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and what was responsible for the obvious beneficial effects of the original ActivaTe. Generic products also tend to have the typical 10% standardization, so to get one month's worth of the product at the dosing equivalent to the recommended dosing of Divanil would require multiple bottles and likely not have the same effect in the event of other lignans in the root antagonizing the effect of Divanil.
Q. ActivaTe Xtreme contains something called icariin. I have never heard of this before. What is the scoop?
A. Icariin is a flavonol found in epimedium extracts, more familiarly known by the name horny goat weed. It is included in the product formula because of its effects on mimicking testosterone and increasing levels of circulating testosterone, meaning it works synergistically with Divanil?. In addition, it should also assist in increasing libido due to its effects on raising nitric oxide and inhibiting an enzyme known as Phosphodiesterase type 5 or PDE-5.
Q. So will this help strengthen erections?
A. Very possible, yes. It has been shown to do so in the research behind it.
Q. So how does basella alba fit into the product design?
A. Thought you would never ask. In a first for the industry, Designer Supplements introduces you to a compound from Ceylon Spinach. Basella alba has been shown to stimulate Leydig cells directly, leading to increases in testosterone output. In combination with the synergy of icariin and Divanil, you have a perfect triple-threat approach.
Q. How does rhodiola rosea improve this?
A. Rhodiola rosea is a marvelous compound known as an adaptogen. Adaptogens have the ability to balance the endocrine and immune systems, helping the body maintain homeostasis, while amazingly achieving this effect without negative effect on other biological systems. Rhodiola rosea was included in ActivaTe Xtreme for its performance-enhancing properties regarding ATP synthesis. This makes it excellent for promoting endurance and also excellent for recovery between bouts of exercise.
Q. And I3C
A. Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a naturally occurring phytochemical found in vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. While primarily a powerful antioxidant, I3C also supports the liver?s typical processes such as toxin removal. The predominant interest in I3C for ActivaTe Xtreme?, however, is its effect of modulating estrogen metabolism. Its effects include reducing ?bad? estrogen metabolites, and promoting activity of the good metabolites. This helps take care of any unwanted side effects from the potent combination of Divanil, icariin and basella alba.
Q. Excellent. So what are the dosing recommendations?
A. Two caps per serving, 2-3 times per day.
Q. Spaced out, or can I dose all at once for practicality?
A. Space them out. The effect of Divanil is much better this way.
Q. How long does a bottle last?
A. One month at recommended dosing.
Q. Can I double dose the product?
A. We recommend that you do not, but understand if the heavier of you prefer to increase the dosage.
Q. How long can I use it for?
A. We recommend four week cycles.
Q. Will ActivaTe Xtreme lose effectiveness over time?
A. There is nothing to suggest this to be the case. That said, we recommend cycle lengths of four weeks. Eight maximum for those who wish to experiment.
Q. So there is potential for ActivaTe Xtreme to agitate those with existing gyno problems?
A. The potential is always there with a product that will increase total and free testosterone as efficiently as ActivaTe Xtreme, especially for users with existing conditions. However, we feel that the chances of aggravation are very, very slim. And the chances of actual gynecomastia development from use of the product to be near-impossible.
Q. Does ActivaTe Xtreme cause HPTA shutdown?
A. No, it is non-hormonal and should not negatively impact HPTA in anyway. ActivaTe Xtreme may even improve HPTA function when used post cycle.
Q. Does it matter if taken with or without food?
A. No.
Q. Does ActivaTe Xtreme help you gain strength?
A. Provided your diet and training are on point.
Q. Do you think ActivaTe Xtreme would be strong enough to retain muscle while cutting?
A. Providing your diet is solid and your training not excessive, certainly.
Q. Do I need to taper ActivaTe Xtreme? down at the end of the cycle?
A. It is not necessary, no, the body seems to re-establishes homeostasis pretty quickly after ceasing use of ActivaTe Xtreme. If it makes you feel better, however, you can taper down.
Q. Since SHBG governs estrogens also, does that mean ActivaTe will free up estrogen also? I do not want to turn into a girl.
A. Yes, this is absolutely possible, although SHBG has a low affinity for estrogens than androgens like testosterone, so not much will be activated in that regard.
Q. What about aromatization?
A. Some of the testosterone activated by the product will undoubtedly be converted into estradiol (a type of estrogen). The effect will not be enough to give you a big butt or make you cry at Titanic, but it should be enough to confer the multitude of benefits associated with estrogens in non-excessive amounts.
Q. Estrogen has benefits?
A. Yep. Do not be fooled, it is a double-edge sword in some scenarios, gynecomastia being the worst of men, but in smaller concentrations it will boost cholesterol profiles, increase GH to IGF-1 conversion in the liver, promote glycogen synthesis and help boost water retention in the muscle, giving a muscle expanding effect allowing you to lift more weight. Not only this, but it helps lubricate joints to help you lift the extra poundage.
There are bad metabolites of estrogen, but the inclusion of I3C (see above) will help to minimize this issue.
Q. Will ActivaTe Xtreme give me acne?
A. Again, with a product as effective as ActivaTe Xtreme is for boosting total and free testosterone, it certainly is possible. Some users report oilier skin and some increased acne, but nothing that makes your face look like a Goodfellas pizza. After a week or so your body should adjust to the higher amount of testosterone making acne a non-issue.
Q. I feel warm about half an hour after taking my dose of ActivaTe Xtreme. What is causing that?
A. We expect this to be an inverse benefit from the binding of SHBG by Divanil. By lowering SHBG and raising free testosterone, we theorize that thyroid output is increased, causing the perceived rise in core temperature.
Q. So is this a good thing or a bad thing?
A. It is a tremendous benefit. The active thyroid hormone, T3, regulates protein synthesis. Just enough can boost muscle tissue building rates and lead to a very nice anabolic effect. So much so, that we fully expect this effect to play a large role the overall anabolic nature of the product.
Q. I have noticed some cool vascularity using ActivaTe Xtreme. What is causing this?
A. That will most likely be the nitric oxide (NO) boosting effect of Divanil and icariin. This also plays a large role in the pumps during training reported by most.
Q. Last question, it is well documented how much Designer Supplements dislikes proprietary blends, so how come this product has a proprietary blend?
A. Excellent question. It is not that we dislike proprietary blends in general, we just despise the companies who utilize proprietary blends to significantly under dose compounds but include them on the label to beef up the product profile. It is usually quite obvious when this has been done as the product will list about 10-30 compounds in the profile, and yet the serving size is maybe one-to-three caps.
ActivaTe Xtreme contains only five compounds, all dosed adequately (and generously). We have used our right to use a proprietary blend because this product has been in the design process for almost a year and we do not wish to continue going down the road of having our products ripped-off so easily. It has happened on almost every single product we have released to date. This is our way of making life more difficult for the rip-off artists who have no ability to research or design novel products on their own.
Q. I have a medical condition. Will Activate cause problems with any medication I am taking?
A. Always consult your doctor before using any new products.
