In Desperate need of energy? B Record Plus update!

10 days ago I started a trial of a new style energy booster. I thought I would take part as I suffer with M.E which comes with overwhelming fatigue and muscle pain, so as you can imaging I'm willing to try anything that will help!

First of all, here's a little reminder of the science behind B Record Plus

Here’s how each ingredient in each bottle of B Record Plus helps to give you sustainable energy.

 

Ingredients	Amount in each bottle	Properties
L-Carnitine	200mg	Optimises metabolic activity to increase energy supply. Plays a fundamental role transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria where they can be used to make energy.
L-Arginine HCL	100mg	Participates in the synthesis of creatine, an important energy substrate for muscle contraction.
L-glutamine	60mg	Plays an important role in energy production and protein metabolism.  Essential for cellular metabolism in central nervous system.
L-Serine	40mg	Especially important to proper functioning of the brain and central nervous system by serving at substrates for the formation of neurotransmitters L-Serine is an amino acid  required for fat metabolism , neuronal  membrane function and cell to cell communication.
L-Threonine	10mg	Essential amino acid especially important to proper functioning of the brain and central nervous system. Precursor for neurotransmitter glycine
Hydroxicobalmin (vit B12)	2.5mg	Favours fats, carbohydrates and amino-acid metabolism . It supports blood formation. Protects nerves.

 

 

 

B Record Plus comes in packs of ten bottles that you take one a day. You just twist off the cap, shake it and drink it.

 

The best time to use it is before breakfast on an empty stomach and the minimum time to take it is about ten days, though it will start working after two or three days. There’s nothing to stop you continuing to take it.

Here are some videos with Nell McAndrew promoting B Record Plus

http://www.youtube.com/user/BRecordPlus?feature=mhee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIgqgAE-tZQ&feature=player_embedded

 So did it help me?

Well I started this trial with great optimism, and was aware that I wouldn't feel any results for a few days. By about half way through I 'felt' as though I could organise myself better ( a huge problem with M.E sufferers is a 'brain fog' that severely affects your concentration levels). So that in turn had an effect on how much I was able to do during the day. 

Don't get me wrong, physically I have to pace what I do otherwise I end up back in bed recovering! So I wasn't silly, I wasn't going to start overexerting myself and doubling my activity. But I did feel as though I was able to cope with more, I made lists of small tasks I had to like computer work, school run (walking), organise a few birthday presents etc. So it may not sound much to you but to get a list done and carry it through would take a huge amount of effort. I also had 2 nights last week were I was out ( Born to be Wild screening and my son's awards night) which tends to take it's toll the next day or two! I realise I'm sounding very sad at this point!

So overall, I personally think it benefited my concentration levels and certainly I had the 'feeling' that I was possibly capable of more, but generally I would feel like that if I was more organised anyway.

My verdict?

I do think this trail has been beneficial. If you rely on coffee or normal energy drinks I think this could be for you. There is no immediate boost but an overall feeling that lasts through the day. Personally if you are heading into a very busy week or two with work or life in general, or you have exams coming up or possibly on a deadline this could give you just that little bit extra energy/ concentration that you need to get you through. Surprisingly it tastes decent as well!! A bit like a concentrated shot of cream soda! Possibly a bit too sweet, on some mornings I had to drink tea afterwards to get rid of the 'sickly' taste in my mouth.
The only one slight side affect I encountered wasn't visiting the loo as regular as I would have done ( I know too much information but you need to know as possible constipation is not pleasant!) However, thoase on a lovely healthy diet may not notice.

Everyone is different, it may suit some and not others but considering it would cost less than your regular take away coffees or energy drinks it would be worth a go to get you through a short term busy period in your life.

I did not receive any fees for this review, I received only the 10 day pack free for the trial. Views about the product in this post are my own, however the detailed information and interviews were provided by the company.