Ripped Juice EX2 Reviews

Ripped Juice EX2 by Betancourt Nutrition is so new (Aug 2011) that the company is currently selecting body builders who post online to try samples and be part of a “Sponsored Log.” This is where sponsored test subjects daily (or weekly) write their comments and successes.  As such there isn’t much information in the way of consumer reviews out there–YET.

Ingredients in Ripped Juice EX2

There are a lot of ingredients jammed into Ripped Juice EX2′s 854 mg proprietary blend.  Let’s do a quick review:

• 1,3-Dimethylpentylamine (Geranamine): produces a state of extreme “euphoria” so you feel you can take on the world!  You’ll be pumped to work out and stay on a healthy diet. 
• “Secret Methylxanthine Sauce”:Methylxanthines are a group of chemical compounds that has caffeine amongst its ranks. They suppress appetite and raise energy levels.  For added comfort and benefit, Ripped Juice EX2 has also included natural sources of caffeine such as Guarana, Green Tea, Kola Nut and Chocamine®.  This is a strong, thermogenic blend.
• L-Carnitine: delivers oxygen to muscle, helps with muscle mass retention and has a role in fat burning.
• Nitrated BCAAs: when nitrated, BCAAs stimulate nitric oxide production. This improves blood flow to the veins giving that ‘pumped’ look.
• Hoodia gordonii: a purported “weight loss herb” and appetite suppressant. 
• Guggul:guggulsterones have been clinically proven to stimulate fat burning and preserve lean muscle–in the correct dose.  
• L-Tyrosine, L-Tyrosine AKG: an amino acid that affects neurotransitters which regulate mood.  Ripped Juice offers a water-soluble form thought to be superior with absorption and delivery. 
• L-Taurine:  in human study L-Taurine was found to boost performance–in animals L-Taurine prevented weight gain despite implementation of a high-fat diet. Acts as a potent antioxidant.
• Griffonia simplicifolia: a plant is a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan, a metabolic precursor to serotonin. Serotonin balances mood, energy and appetite and stimulates thermogenesis. 
• Evodia rutaecarpae: high in evodiamine which allegedly boosts thermogenesis. 
• Pausinystalia yohimbe:contains alkaloids which block alpha-2 receptors so your body breaks down a higher concentration of fat. 
•  Bioperine®: black pepper is thought to raise metabolic rate.  This patented formula also helps with faster absorption of a formula’s ingredients.   

Does Ripped Juice EX2 Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

Betancourt Nutrition does not offer a money back guarantee–which is disappointing.  As such I would suggest you don’t buy from the official website and spend $54.99 plus shipping.  I’ve seen it for sale on other sites for as low as $26.99. 

Final Thoughts

It’s early days yet–but the buzz is out and body builders seem to be excited about Ripped Juice EX2.  Founder Jorge Betancourt was a competitive athlete himself back in the late 80′s as has been producing his own body building supplement line since 2002.  People seem to like the effectiveness of his products.

I am not a fan of ‘proprietary’ blends because they hide how much of each ingredient you’re getting.  As such you could be receiving ineffective amounts of the ‘good stuff’ and too much of the cheaper, less effective ingredients.   There are some high-quality ingredients in Ripped Juice EX2 however–1,3-Dimethylpentylamine is known to be a powerful stimulant, Green Tea is clinically proven to provide weight loss and antioxidant benefits.  There’s some energy-increasing and appetite suppressing ingredients in the mix and metabolic boosters that will target the thyroid rather than the nervous system.  Add to that amino acids essential to muscle growth, and this isn’t a bad blend at all. 

Buy cheaper.  What works for some may not work for you–and you’re not getting your money back.  And remember your fat burning success is primarily up to you.  You’re the one who needs to step up to the plate–not eat everything that’s on the plate.  Work out hard and watch what you’re sticking in your cakehole.  Good luck!