Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange

Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange Review

The 1980s was a decade when it seemed almost everyone was obsessed with body image from buying the faddiest home workout tools, to wearing the latest fitness headband. It was in these times that Ultimate Orange was first born.

Originally created by steroids guru Dan Duchaine, Ultimate Orange was first released to the world in 1982. The powder came packaged in a can with bright colours so looked like a tangy soda, and there were rumours of unheard strength, size and energy while still keeping your focus directed on the goal.

It was regarded as the “go to” supplement for body builders until a number of lawsuits in the late 1990s put the supplement drinks industry in crisis. Ultimate Orange was blamed for a series of heart attacks amongst seemingly healthy men and women, due to the inclusion of Ephedra as one of its many ingredients.

By April, 2004, the FDA banned the sale of ephedrine alkaloid-containing dietary supplements. They issued a statement saying “These products pose unacceptable health risks, and any consumers who are still using them should stop immediately.”

Game over you might be thinking, but no! Hi-Tech have now released this 80s classic back to the supplement market, with more ingredients than before including Ephedra.

As before Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange comes in a can emblazoned with funky colours. The powder is mixed with water and drank pre-workout. Like the original, Ultimate Orange also contains over 40 ingredients in its 16 oz container.

So how is it that an energy drink banned from sale because of its ingredients, is back again?

In truth, a large proportion of the ingredients are pretty harmless, and if you took some decent multi vitamins and kept a good fitness diet you would probably get about 70% of these chemicals anyway.

The rest of the ingredients are based on the power and focus side of Ultimate Orange’s appeal. They include Ephedra, Taurine, DMAAs, and Caffeine.

Ephedrine is a natural chemical which is extracted from the plant Ephedra Sinica. The plant is also known as Mormon Tea and Ma Huang. There are six types of ephedrine found in ephedra, and these are the active ingredients in its stimulant and thermogenic properties.

The effects on the body are similar to amphetamine, and include blood vessel restriction and bronchial tube expansion, causing higher blood pressure and easier breathing. Ephedrine can also cause an increase in metabolism that will increase body heat known as a thermogenic process.

However not all Ephedra is the same, and Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange contains an Ephedra extract that has no ephedrine alkaloids in it.

More worryingly Ultimate Orange contains 1, 3-dimethylamylamine (1, 3-DMAA) or simply dimethylamylamine (DMAA). The chemical name is Methylhexanamine and was originally introduced as an alternative to ephedrine. Similar to Ephedrine it will also constrict blood vessels and will affect the heart, lungs, and reproductive organs.

A main problem with DMAA is the long half-life of up to 36 hours in some cases. This means there is a risk of the chemical causing a buildup of pharmacological effects in the body if taken regularly.

Food supplements that exceed greater than 4mg are subject to the Medicines Act and require licensing. Dosages higher than 100-200 mg are expected to cause serious adverse events.

Deaths and injuries by Methylhexanamine have been recorded, including the death of Claire Squires a runner in the 2012 London Marathon who collapsed near the finish line after ingesting a supplement containing DMAA.

Hi-Tech have been in a long law suit over the legality of using 1, 3-dimethylamylamine (1, 3-DMAA) and according to the FDA it seems that finally this chemical may soon be classified as illegal.

What Does Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange Claim To Do?

According to the product advertising, “Ultimate Orange is back and better than ever!”
There are four key features;

• Increase Muscle Mass and Strength
• Perfect Focus & Blistering Energy
• Enhanced with Ephedra & DMAA
• This Ain’t Your Daddy’s Preworkout

The product information makes this supplement seem pretty exciting and strong,

“Ultimate Orange combines the strength of both Ephedra and DMAA in one single, delicious product. When you pop open the can and mix your first drink, a massive flood of energy will surge through your veins in just minutes.”

“Just one serving of Ultimate Orange combines the explosive formula of QuadraCarb, Taurine, DMAA, Ephedra and Caffeine! In addition, we stacked Focus-In™ with L-Tyrosine to provide the mental focus needed to blast through sticking points and workout barriers.”

Does Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange Work?

It works as a pre-workout supplement, but do you really want to take the risk of a pharmacological build up of DMAA in your body?

An alternative solution to the pre-workout performance enhancer was mentioned on a forum and it is worth repeating.

“All pre-workouts can cause harm and you are better off not using them at all for your work outs as although it’s doing it the hard way your body won’t have to deal with the side effects these can cause”.

What Are The Ingredients of Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange?

Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange has over 40 ingredients that can be broken down into 4 groups. Serving size is equal to 1 x 28g scoop.

Nutrients
The vitamins and minerals fall mainly within the RDA. The exception is vitamin B6.

• Potassium (220mg): 6%
• Sodium (75mg): 3%
• Phosphorus (175mg): 15%
• Zinc (as zinc oxide) (12mg): 50%
• Iodine (as potassium iodine) (70mcg): 50%
• Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) (40mcg): 30%
• Chromium (as chromium Picolinate)( 25mcg): 21%
• Molybdenum (as molybdenum amino acid chelate) (30mcg): 40%
• Biotin (140mcg): 50%
• Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (2500iu): 50%
• Manganese (as manganese sulphate) (2mg): 100%
• Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (50mg): 80%
• Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) (20 mcg): 28%
• Calcium (as calcium gluconate)( 200mcg): 20%
• Iron (360mcg): 20%
• Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)( 56iu): 15%
• Vitamin E (as vitamin E acetate) (30iu): 80%
• Vitamin B1 (as thiamine mononitrate) (70mcg): 50%
• Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin)( 85mcg): 50%
• Niacin (as niacinamide) (10mg): 50%
• Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCL) (8mg): 400% of the RDA is high but health advice is that up to 10mg is probably safe for most people. B6 is important for the regulation of mental function and mood and long term heart health. Side effects can include nerve damage if taken long term.
• Folic Acid (200mcg): 50%
• Vitamin B12 (as methycobalamin) (5mcg): 80%

Stimulants

• 1.3 Dimethylamine HCL (65mg): Better known as DMAA although the chemical name is Methylhexanamine and originally introduced as an alternative to ephedrine. Like Ephedrine it will also constrict blood vessels and will affect the heart, lungs, and reproductive organs. Hi-Tech have been involved in a lengthy law suit over their use of DMAA and although this is still not completely resolved, medical advice is to avoid this chemical. People have died using supplements containing DMAA and as side effects go, you cannot get more serious than that!
  Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-warns-athletes-to-avoid-potentially-dangerous-dmaa
• Caffeine Anhydrous (100mg): Same as ordinary caffeine, caffeine anhydrous is more suitable for supplement use in crystallised form. Most diet supplements contain caffeine and it is ideal for giving you a quick energy boost. It can increase the speed of the metabolism and help fat burning but the effects are often short lived as you become accustomed to use. Serving size here the equivalent of an average cup of coffee.
• Ephedra extract leaves (25mg): Although this name is well known in the supplements world and ephedrine, the chemical derived from the leaves is banned, not all types of ephedra contain ephedrine. Ephedra extracts not containing ephedrine have not been banned by the FDA and are still sold legally today.
  Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephedra
• Essential Amino Acids: Amino acids are regarded as the building blocks of protein so are important for muscle building. Over 20% of the body is composed of amino acids – many of which are made by the body itself.
• L-Leucine (BCAA) (640mg): Branched Chain Amino Acids are natural amino acids required by the body and particularly important for metabolism, glucose, and muscle building and weight loss. There are three BCCAs required by the body; Isoleucine, Leucine, and Valine and these are often taken as supplements by people looking to build muscle. Branched chain simply refers to the molecular structure.
• L-Isoleucine (BCCA)(365mg): Branched Chain Amino Acid
• L-Valine (BCAA) (261mg): Branched Chain Amino Acid
• L-Lysine 478mg
• L-Threonine 428mg
• L-Methionine 129mg
• L-Phenylalanine 21mg
• L-Tryptophan 98mg
• Protein (13g): 26%
• Carbohydrates (16g): 5%
• Fat (1g): 5%
• Cholesterol (10mg): 3%

Other ingredients;

• Whey protein isolate
• Quadra carb: Maltodextrin, fructose sucrose, dextrose

Does Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange Have Any Side Effects?

Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange is likely to cause side effects. Most of these will be related to the DMAA content and may be increased by the presence of caffeine. Side effects may include:

• Increased blood pressure
• Increased heart rate
• Tachycardia
• Seizures
• Arrhythmias
• Heart attacks
• Strokes
• Panic attacks
• Death
• Exacerbation of psychiatric conditions

Because DMAA has a long half-life in the body, it can remain in the system, causing a pharmacological build up.

Other side effects may include:

• Headaches
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Skin irritation
• Light sensitivity
• Nerve damage

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange?

We found a few customer reviews on a bodybuilding forum. The three reviewers were all positive about this supplement.

I never tried the original, though my brother talked about how awesome it was. Right now I am taking mesomorph, but took ultimate orange twice now and absolutely love it. It’s really different. The taste is very unique and the texture is different. Could be the protein?! Not sure, but it hitz hard as he11. Probably going to go back and forth with the mesomorph, cuz I like that one too. But this is a keeper.

Clean Rush of Energy!

First the flavor…reminded me of orange creamsicle. Easy to drink. Kicked in within about 30 minutes. I am pretty tolerant to stimulants, so no jitters or anything even with all that DMAA. I would say the biggest kick in the butt for energy was the first hour, which is enough for my gym session, and then it slowly tapered down from there. I was happy to see no crash afterwards, which is always something I watch out for. Took it again this morning before work. I will definitely buy this again.

Does Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange does not come with a money back guarantee.

Where Can I Buy Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange?

You can buy Hi-Tech Ultimate Orange direct from the Hi-Tech website. It is also on sale from independent online retailers and bodybuilder specialists.