It’s on a pretty steep discount right now and am just hoping for some reviews. Especially since it hasn’t sold out.
I have used Cytomax often over the years. Never had any stomach distress, good flavors, etc. (Note - I tend to use lighter concentrations on sports drinks than what the label calls for)
If it is cheap, I would not hesitate.
Check amazon.com They have most of the cytomax stuff half off and I’m just looking for a hammer heed type replacement, non gel. Thanks for the tip…sounds like this might be what I’m looking for.
I’ve used it some. It’s very similar to the HEED product. It’s worth trying if the price is right.
Edit: uh, I should say it tastes similar, and has the same consistency. I don’t know about the nutrition. Having said that I think HEED tastes like Frankenberry.
I use it on the run. I use Infinit for bike, but can’t tolerate it on the run, so I ended up with Cytomax. Works great, very tolerable, tastes fine - Pomegranate my fave. Recently, they switched from sugar to Stevia, and the flavor profile is a little different, and it doesn’t dissolve in water quite as well - you have to be sure to shake it before a swig, even after hours in solution.
But I still use it - it’s what works for me on the run. HEED tastes like crap to me - YMMV.
to clarify, the change was not from sugar to stevia…they removed the artificial sweetener and replaced it with stevia, resulting in a much lighter taste…carb profile is identical…you can actually mix it at full strength now, which is nice
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I placed an order today for the grape variety. Just to mix it up. I probably should’ve gone pomegranite but oh well. 4.5 lbs should last for a very long time. It’s cool that they sell so much at once, kinda like the protein powder tubs that seem to last forever.
I’ve used Cytomax (Peachy Kean) along with Carbo Pro for my last 10 IM’s and really liked it. I would mix a concentrated bottle of the Carbo and add Cytomax for flavoring. Tastes decent even when it gets warm.
that pomegranate is definitely my favorite option…really smooth…
I use it for bike and run with no issues… I like the taste better than some of the other products. I think Tangy Orange is the flavor I favor.
Been using Cyto for 20 years. Use Cyto Cool Citrus when making margaritas. They taste great and no hangover. Everyone thinks I’m the margarita king and all I do is use Cyto.
to clarify, the change was not from sugar to stevia…they removed the artificial sweetener and replaced it with stevia, resulting in a much lighter taste
Oops. Brain Fart - of course you’re right.
Where’d you get the Peachy Kean? They discontinued that flavor a couple of years ago. Been using Cytomax regularly for 15 years, and the switch to Stevia has really turned me off. As some have said, it tastes a bit more like Heed. Which to me isn’t a good thing. Can’t stand Heed, and now I can’t use Cytomax. Oh well, time to move on.
I’ve used it for years and I love it. Tried HEED, Accelerade and others, always go back to Cytomax… Pomegranate is my favorite, as well.
I’ve been using Cytomax for eight years now. Love it. I have never had any stomach issues.
I also use its MuscleMilk Lite line for my recovery shakes.
Even when it’s not on discount Personal Best Nutrition has it and it’s not that expensive. It’s actually pretty good stuff for the money. The flavor is great too.
Have you tried the new Stevia formula? I wouldn’t recognize it as Cytomax if I hadn’t seen the container. Totally different product. Taste is everything in long course racing. You can drink anything the first couple hours, but at the end of the day, it’s nice to have something that tastes decent.
I use Cytomax frequently. I use it on training rides, long runs, you name it. Never had any stomach issues. I mix Cytomax and Cytocarb on the bike.
Have you tried the new Stevia formula? I wouldn’t recognize it as Cytomax if I hadn’t seen the container. Totally different product. Taste is everything in long course racing. You can drink anything the first couple hours, but at the end of the day, it’s nice to have something that tastes decent.
QFT. I actually use Infinit on the bike and Cytomax on the run. I can’t handle the taste of each in the opposite disciplines after long hours. Wierd, I am.
Just started using Cytomax this past year. Tastes great, doesn’t feel like i’m drinking pure sugar water and gives me good energy on the run. Haven’t had issues with it yet. Haven’t tried all the flavors yet though. Citrus is my favorite so far.