Company F.A.Q.

1. What makes Serious Nutrition Solutions different?

« Serious Nutrition Solutions, LLC is a company started by and comprised of individuals with over 20 combined years of experience in various aspects of the health and nutrition industry. Our concept behind forming this company is a simple but true one. Tired of buying products that didn’t deliver their intended results, and tired of not receiving the level of customer service from companies that we expected when spending money on supplements, we decided that the best way to do something is simply to do it yourself. When designing and marketing a product, we take the attitude that we want to provide consumers with a product that we wish others would have provided us with.

2. What are the goals of Serious Nutrition Solutions as a company?

« To Provide our Consumers with:
1) Top Quality Products
2) The Best Customer Service in the Industry
3) Products at Cost-Effective Prices that You Can Afford.

3. How can I, as a consumer or retailer become a part of the research and development process at Serious Nutrition Solutions?

« It is important for us to know what products that customers, retailers, and distributors would like to see us come out with. Whether it be a specific formula, a revision to an existing formula, a need you would like us to target, or simply a category that you would like to see us put out a product in, we take all inquiries and suggestions seriously.

« We feel that by allowing our retailers and end users become part of the product development process, it helps strengthen the bond that we try so hard to achieve with each and every one of our consumers. To offer your input, click here.

4. Why does Serious Nutrition Solutions use consumers instead of paid athletes in their testimonials section?

« There are several reasons for this. Reason number one is simple – so that all testimonials shown on our site are real. Of course if we were to pay an athlete to endorse our products, then they would in turn provide a testimonial. That is not a fair gauge of a product review. We allow end users to submit their feedback in order to provide an accurate picture to our consumers of how our products work for other consumers just like themselves. Also, by posting pictures of our consumers with their testimonials, it is allowing them to showcase the results of their hard work to others.

5. What steps does Serious Nutrition Solutions take to ensure the quality of their products?

« In an industry plagued by problems with quality and largely unregulated, we take every step that we can in order to ensure that we are constantly proving top quality products. We do HPLC or appropriate testing on raw materials before product production, and then also HPLC or appropriate random batch testing on finished product.

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Product F.A.Q.

1. What makes Creatine E2 and Creatine E2 Matrix better than Creatine Monohydrate?

« Creatine E2 and Creatine E2 Matrix contain Creatine Ethyl Ester HCI. The advantages of Creatine Ethyl Ester HCI over creatine monohydrate include no bloating or fluid retention, no need for a loading phase, better absorption, and user feedback indicates much more dramatic results in terms of increasing lean muscle tissue, strength, endurance, and ‘pumps’. Also, it is important to note that many individuals that do not respond to regular creatine monohydrate (AKA.. Creatine non-responders) have reported excellent results when using Creatine Ethyl Ester HCI.

2. What is the difference between Creatine E2 and Creatine E2 Matrix?

« Creatine E2 contains 750 mg. of Creatine Ethyl Ester HCI per capsule equaling 1500 mg. per serving. Creatine E2 Matrix contains 2000 mg. of Creatine Ethyl Ester HCI per serving, along with a 1000 mg. ‘N.O.’ blend of 2:1 DiArginine Malate, Citrulline Malate, and Norvaline. In simple terms, Creatine E2 provides straight Creatine Ethyl Ester HCI, while Creatine E2 Matrix contains Creatine Ethyl Ester HCI plus a cell volumizing ‘N.O.’ blend.

3. Why does CVM Xtreme contain Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate and Dicreatine Malate?

« CVM Xtreme is a cutting edge Cell Volumizing Matrix containing precise ratios of nutrients engineered to help deliver dramatic results in increasing strength, lean muscle tissue, endurance, blood flow, nutrient partitioning, glycogen storage, and the ‘pumped’ sensation. The reason for the inclusion of two different forms of creatine is that although Creatine Ethyl Ester Malate is the more popular of the two forms, Dicreatine Malate is a tried and true form of creatine and one basic premise of sports nutrition is that different things work differently for different people. Therefore, in the quest to make CVM Xtreme the superior product in it’s class, we decided to give consumers the best of both worlds by combining them both in CVM Xtreme.

4. What role would Creatine E2, Creatine E2 Matrix, and/or CVM Xtreme play when used while dieting?

« When dieting, problems experienced by many individuals include loss of muscle tissue, loss of strength, lack of endurance, and the muscle tissue looking flat or depleted. Even though Creatine E2, Creatine E2 Matrix, and CVM Xtreme are all uniquely different products, each one works in their own way to help maintain muscle and strength while dieting, to help increase strength and endurance, and to help users achieve the ‘pumped’ sensation. For more details, view the individual product write ups for more specific information.

5. For questions regarding Reduce XT, click here to view the full product write up.

Nutrition F.A.Q.
First, an important note: Individual nutrition needs vary by the individual. In the questions below, general guidelines are offered, but must be adjusted to suit individual goals and needs.

1. How much protein should I consume daily while trying to build muscle tissue?

« General Guidelines for Males with a:
◦ Slow Metabolism – 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body-weight
◦ Moderate Metabolism – 1.5 to 2 grams of protein per pound of body-weight
◦ Fast Metabolism – 2 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.

« General Guidelines for Females with a:
◦ Slow Metabolism – .75 to 1 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.
◦ Moderate Metabolism – 1 to 1.25 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.
◦ Fast Metabolism – 1.25 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.

« Daily protein intake is generally best split up evenly over the course of 5 to 6 small meals per day.

2. How much protein should I consume daily while trying to lose body-fat?

« General guidelines are listed below, but the amounts may vary based on the type of diet that is being used.

« General Guidelines for Males with a:
◦ Slow Metabolism – 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.
◦ Moderate Metabolism – 1.5 to 2 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.
◦ Fast Metabolism – 2 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.

« General Guidelines for Females with a:
◦ Slow Metabolism – .75 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body-weight.
◦ Moderate Metabolism – 1 to 1.25 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.
◦ Fast Metabolism – 1.25 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body-weight.

« Daily protein intake is generally best split up evenly over the course of 5 to 6 small meals per day.

3. How many meals should I take in per day?

« A general guideline would be to consume 6 small meals per day at 2 to 3 hour intervals. These meals generally can consist of a combination of whole foods, protein shakes, and protein bars.

4. Why should I use Creatine E2, Creatine E2 Matrix, and/or CVM Xtreme?

« Creatine E2, Creatine E2 Matrix, and CVM Xtreme are supplements. A supplement is to be used in conjunction with proper diet and exercise in order to help an individual obtain more efficient results than with exercise alone. Refer to the individual product write ups for more specific information as to how each supplement can help you to better achieve your own individual goals.

*Disclaimer: The above information in the Nutrition FAQ is for informational purposes only and reflects the opinions of the author and is not to be construed as medical advice in any way. Contact a physician or licensed nutrition professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

Training F.A.Q.
First, an important note: Individual nutrition needs vary by the individual. In the questions below, general guidelines are offered, but must be adjusted to suit individual goals and needs.

1. How many days per week should I work out?

« As a general rule, 3 to 5 days of weight training per week. Some individuals choose to split their routine up over 3 to 4 days per week, while others train one body-part per day over 5 days. This is a trial and error process to see what works best for you. Important factors to consider here are to monitor your progress to make sure you don’t over-train and to monitor your immune function to make sure you are not depleting your immune system because of lack of recovery time.

2. What is over-training and how can it negatively affect my progress?

« Over-training comes from working out a muscle group too frequently and therefore not allowing the muscle group time to recover. Improper nutrition and lack of sleep can also play a chief role in this. Remember, the muscle grows during the recovery process, not in the gym. Therefore, if you do not allow the muscle time to recover, you negatively affect muscle growth. Symptoms of over-training include fatigue, headaches, lowered immune function, depression, decreased appetite, etc.

3. How often should I change up my workouts for maximum progress?

« Most people will find that in order to obtain maximum progress it is beneficial to change up routines about every 4 weeks or so. Changing things up could include changing exercises, changing the number of sets done per body-part, changing the number of training days per week, etc. The goal of changing up your workouts is to shock the body and keep it from getting used to your routine and subsequently diminishing your progress.

4. What are the best repetition ranges for particular goals?

« This varies by the individual and by muscle fiber type. It is good to switch things up at times, but as a general rule:
◦ Males – 6 to 8 reps for building muscle; 10 to 12 reps for toning and leaning purposes
◦ Females – 6 to 8 reps for building muscle; 12 to 15 reps for toning and cutting purposes.

5. How should I best include cardiovascular training to help me reach my individual goals?

« Cardiovascular exercise is commonly used for fat loss and for overall health purposes. However, many individuals skip over doing cardio because of the belief that it may take away from maximal muscle gains because too much cardio may put the body into an anti-catabolic state and cause a rise in cortisol levels.
 
« Here are some tips to get the most out of cardiovascular exercise:
◦ Try performing cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
◦ If not performing it in the morning, perform cardio after your weight training session. The reason for this is to allow your body to use up stored glycogen and energy reserves for your weight training rather than cardio.
◦ To help combat the potential rise in cortisol from cardiovascular training, many individuals find it useful to supplement with Reduce XT. For more information on Reduce XT, click here.

* Disclaimer: The above information in the Nutrtion FAQ is for informational purposes only and reflects the opinions of the author and is not to be construed as medical advice in any way. Contact a physician or licensed nutrition professional before starting any diet or exercise program.

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