Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex

Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex Review

Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex is a powdered supplement that you add to water or other liquid, in order to make an energy drink. It is available in four flavours; Elysium Fruit, Mango Ambrosia, Lemonberry nectar, and Cherrylime Chimera and is part of the Chaos and Pain Olympus range of products.

Mercury Extended Energy BCCA Complex is supposed to improve endurance. It is aimed at all types of athlete whether out on the track or in the gym. The principle ingredient is waxy maize starch, a complex carbohydrate rich in a substance called Amylopectin, often described as a plant version of glycogen.

Because glycogen, the carbs stored in the muscle tissue become depleted by exercise, taking Amylopectin (waxy maize starch) as a post work out supplement may be effective at replacing lost glycogen and make recovery easier and more pain free. Many people take dextrose for much the same purpose.

However the named part of this supplement are the BCAAs. Branched Chain Amino Acids so named for their molecular shape. are important for health and recovery, and assist in muscle repair after exercise. There are three BCAAs; Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine, and although they are available in diet in foods such as meat, chickpeas, and wholegrains, supplementing will deliver more and faster!

Other ingredients include Glutamine, Citrulline Malate, Taurine, and Sodium Bicarbonate. Take a look at the ingredients tab for full information.

Overall Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex looks pretty good as a post workout supplement, although there is some debate about the need for waxy maize starch.

Chaos and Pain is a US company. There does not seem to be a listed address but the company does provide a phone number. The company are also active on social media, including Facebook and Instagram where they can also be contacted.

The most distinctive feature about this company is their name and the use of some fantasy and mythology based advertising.

We have covered Chaos and Pain Cannibal Kraken Whey in a previous review. This supplement was part of the grisly named Cannibal range, but we found it did not live up to its meaty promise.

The Chaos and Pain Olympus range lacks the shock value of Cannibal and includes supplements named Titan, Jupiter, and Helios.

What Does Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex Claim To Do?

According to the product description,

“Mercury is the World’s first comprehensive BCAA formula designed to sustain athletes through long workouts, while providing slow carbs and electrolytes to prevent cramping and crash.”

It has been formulated, “to stand up to the needs of extreme endurance and strength athletes…”

It is important to note that this supplement is not the World’s first comprehensive BCAA formula. Most fitness supplement brands provide similar looking BCAA supplements.

The formula is explained more fully,

“Not only does Mercury contain your standard BCAA in a 2:1:1 ratio, but it also contains Waxy Maize Starch, Taurine, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Citrulline Malate for sustained energy and power, Glutamine for improved recovery, and Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, and Magnesium Citrate for electrolyte management.”

Finally,

“Impressed? We sure are. The only thing worse than losing overall is losing after an incredible start. Avoid the crash- make like it’s the 17th Century drink some Mercury.”

Make like it’s the 17th Century drink some Mercury? Where did that even come from? We thought we were supposed to be channelling our inner Greek Gods not going back to the 1600s… Great Fire of London, Samuel Pepys, Charles 1st Black Death… none of this era is known for health and fitness.

Does Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex Work?

This supplement contains some good ingredients that may make it effective as a post workout supplement, although possibly not so effective as an energy drink.

The BCAA content at 4000mg per serving may help recovery as claimed, although it does seem a little underpowered compared to many other BCAA supplements on the market which usually contain around 5000mg per serving.

According to research,

BCAA supplementation recovers peripheral blood mononuclear cell proliferation in response to mitogens after a long distance intense exercise, as well as plasma glutamine concentration. According to these findings, it is possible to consider the BCAA as a useful supplement for muscle recovery and immune regulation for sports events.

Glutamine is the body’s most abundant free amino acid. It is made in the muscles and directed to the body where it is needed. Following exercise, supplementing glutamine may help aid recovery.

Citrulline Malate is an amino acid which converts to L Arginine once ingested. L Arginine is an amino acid which is important for nitric oxide production which is important for blood flow and the widening of the arteries.

However there is some dispute about the need for the principle ingredient Waxy Maize Starch. Although Amylopectin does help the body restore lost glycogen immediately after exercise, unless you are going to immediately continue training, it seems unnecessary. Following exercise, your glycogen levels will deplete by around 40% and this will rise over the next 24 hours following the carbs you consume in meals.

Unless your training regime is extremely gruelling or you are riding in the Tour de France, you don’t really need to supplement with waxy maize starch. You can let the body heal itself naturally with diet instead. Studies suggest that eating white bread has a similar effect, and raises insulin levels more effectively.

What Are The Ingredients of Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex?

Mercury Extended Energy BCCA Complex is a powdered supplement you add to water in order to make a recovery drink. Each serving is equal to 1 scoop (24.2g)

• Waxy Maize Starch (12000mg): So called because under a microscope the starch molecules resembled wax, waxy maize starch is high in a substance called Amylopectin which is a very fast absorbing carbohydrate. It is often taken as a post workout supplement to replace lost energy and low glycogen levels, but any experts agree that it does not work any better than other cheaper alternatives such as dextrose or a healthy carb rich meal. Source
• BCAA (2:1:1 ratio) (4000mg): Branched Chain Amino Acids are so called because of their molecular structure. BCAAs are especially efficient at creating muscle mass while on a calorie restricted diet, and are available in food such as meat and eggs, and are suitable for use post workout. Leucine plays an important role in muscle protein synthesis, while Isoleucine induces glucose uptake into cells. Valine is probably the least important, but together these BCAAS may help supplement diet and benefit a training regime. Here in slightly low serving size because 5000mg (5g) is more usual. Source
• Glutamine (2500mg): Glutamine is a “free amino acid” meaning that it is used by the body where needed. It is produced by the muscles and sent to organs where needed, especially in the case of injury or trauma. In supplement form it may be effective for muscle building, and it is useful for many medical conditions such as burns or wasting conditions. Advice is that between 1g to 2 g per day is effective so serving size here is adequate. Source
• Citrulline Malate (2000mg): Naturally occurring amino acid made in the body, and also present in food such as water melon. It changes in the body to another amino acid called L Arginine and nitric oxide. It is supposed to aid exercise performance, but lacks any real evidence. Source
• Taurine (1500mg): Once touted as an energy enhancing amino acid (it is an ingredient in Red Bull), there is no real evidence that it will work as described. It is often included in supplements, perhaps because it is an inexpensive product.
• Sodium Chloride (400mg): We get most of our sodium content from salt, so there seems little reason to include it in supplements as here. However it may help low levels following exercise and the loss of electrolytes through sweat.
• Potassium Chloride (300mg): Mineral supplement containing potassium and the form used in supplements. Like Sodium, Potassium is easily obtainable by diet but this may help replenish lost electrolytes.
• Sodium Bicarbonate (300mg): We love Sodium Bicarb, or baking soda as it is also called. It has numerous applications for health, and it may help prevent muscle cramps.
• Magnesium Citrate (200mg): Magnesium is one of the body’s most plentiful minerals, and important for many important roles in the body.

This supplement also contains electrolytes. Electrolytes are minerals in the body that help balance fluid levels, and stimulate the nerves throughout the body. These can be lost via sweat, diarrhoea, vomiting, or dehydration.

Does Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex Have Any Side Effects?

Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex should be fine for most people, but some of the ingredients may cause problems for some users.

Potential side effects to waxy maize starch are likely to be mild, but may include;

• Gas
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Mild dizziness

Glutamine may pose problems for some users. It can provoke an allergic reaction and may also cause;

• Vomiting and nausea
• Stomach pains
• Headaches
• Muscular pain
• Skin irritation

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex?

We found some customer reviews for the Lemonberry flavour of this supplement posted on Amazon USA. However not all of these were convincingly genuine, especially as there were very few verified purchases and that some reviewers seemed unreliable.

We only looked at the 4 customers (out of 16) who had made verified purchases. Here are 3 of customer comments;

Finally an endurance drink that works. Been racing for years and have tried all the “traditional” ones and they are all sugar. Mercury has been phenomenal for keeping me hydrated and from cramping. This stuff is legit and is all I’m going to have on my bike, during my runs, and in my ruck.

Great product. Good taste.

This product is excellent. Great tasting stuff, and it definitely has made a positive difference in my long-distance / endurance training.

Does Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

According to the terms and conditions, Chaos and Pain do offer a 100% money back guarantee if you buy from the website, but there are no further details how you go about claiming a refund.

Where Can I Buy Chaos and Pain Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex?

You can buy Mercury Extended Energy BCAA Complex direct from the official Chaos and Pain website. Chaos and Pain ship overseas, so this supplement is available to customers outside the USA as well as US buyers.

You can also find a limited selection of flavours via Amazon USA.