TBILabs Hard Blast

TBI Labs Hard Blast Review

TBI Labs Hard Blast is a pre-workout supplement that is designed to provide ‘Intense energy for explosive workouts’, promote muscle growth (when used in conjunction with appropriate exercises), boost endurance and strength, as well as enhancing mental focus. The product also promises to cause resistance to muscular fatigue, and could aid muscle recovery after exercise.

The product is manufactured by TBI Labs, a company based in Miami, USA. The company manufacture a range of sports nutrition supplements. Their contact us page redirects to their about us page, but their contact information, an email and telephone number, is listed on the bottom of the page.The company also has several social media accounts that they can be contacted through, including twitter and Facebook.

What Does TBI Labs Hard Blast Claim To Do?

The manufacturers provide the following description of TBI Labs Hard Blast:

HARD BLAST™, the superior pre-workout energy & performance detonator. Taken immediately before a training session or strenuous exercise, HARD BLAST™ is designed to promote:

• Intense energy for explosive workouts
• Strength/Power/Endurance
• Resistance to muscular fatigue
• Muscle growth
• Enhance mental focus
• Improve blood flow
• Fat-burning
• Longer and Harder Training sessions

Does TBI Labs Hard Blast Work?

With only one, very short customer review available, it is difficult to establish just how well the product works in practice.

The ingredients list contains numerous stimulant ingredients that have varying amounts of clinical support. For example, Acacia Rigidula has not been studied in humans, contains over 40 active compounds, and could potentially cause serious and unpleasant side effects.

What Are The Ingredients of TBI Labs Hard Blast?

The ingredients used in TBI Labs Hard Blast are detailed below. The product contains a proprietary formula, and so no individual ingredient quantities are listed. The manufacturers also fail to specify the total dose of active ingredients used in the supplement.

Sodium Citrate 40 mg (2% RDA)

Hard Blast pre-workout detonator blend

• Taurine: Used often in energy drinks, some studies suggest that this amino acid may play a role in athletic performance, meaning that it is only useful for dieters who exercise. There is no link between Taurine and weight loss known at this time.
  Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/taurine
• Creatine Monohydrate: This supplement helps to improve muscular strength and power output.
  Source: https://examine.com/supplements/creatine/
• L-Citrulline: Reduces muscle fatigue after exercise. May also increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure by opening up veins and arteries.
  Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/activeingredientname=l-citrulline
• Beta Alanine (Carnosyn): An amino acid that may improve athletic performance.
  Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/beta-alanine
• Caffeine Anhydrous: Numerous studies have shown that caffeine boosts energy levels and alertness, as well as mildly boosting the metabolism. The effects shown in studies are small, and some studies are inconclusive.
  Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/caffeine
• Acacia Rigidula: This plant, originating in Texas, Mexico and Africa, supposedly contains over 40 active compounds, some of which are thought to increase the metabolism, as well as lipolysis in the body. However, there very little investigation has been made into this plant in relation to weight loss, and so our knowledge of the plant is based on speculation rather than clinical results.
  Source: http://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/ArchivePDFS/ArchivePDFS-194.pdf
  http://aminoacidstudies.org/l-methionine/
• Agmatine Sulfate: Derived from Arginine. It appears to reduce muscle pain, with the effects remaining for several months after stopping use of the supplement (after long term supplementation).
  Source: https://examine.com/supplements/agmatine/
• Choline Bitartrate: Choline supplementation appears to improve attention, and could improve memory, although the dose was much higher than appears to be used in Naturamin Brain Booster, and the relevant study focused upon the elderly. Choline is required to make increased levels of acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which is linked with improved learning, memory retention and recall.
  Source: http://nootriment.com/aniracetam-choline-stack/
• Thinfen (Beta-Phenylethylamine HCL): More commonly known as PEA, this ingredient is derived from the amino acid phenylalanine. It is thought to increase alertness, aid in concentration and focus, and may also enhance mood, which are all arguably traits that dieters need help with in succeeding with their weight loss attempts.
  Source: http://www.livestrong.com/phenylethylamine-for-weight-loss/
• Hordenine: Hordenine is a known compound in Bitter Orange, and is thought to act as a stimulant to increase fat burning.
  Source: http://examine.com/supplements/Hordenine/
• Bioperine (Piper Nigrum) (Fruit): This patented Black pepper extract is used for increasing the bioavailability of nutritional compounds. In other words, it increases the amounts of nutrients that are absorbed into the body in the digestive tract. It may also increase the absorption of various drugs, which may lead to potential side effects.
  Source:
  http://bioperine.com/

Does TBI Labs Hard Blast Have Any Side Effects?

There are numerous ingredients in TBI Labs Hard Blast that could potentially cause a range of side effects.

Significant quantities of caffeine can cause side effects such as headaches, increased urination, dehydration, jitteriness, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, heart palpitations and problems sleeping. Consumers should avoid other sources of caffeine whilst taking this supplement to avoid increasing the chances of side effects developing. Consumers should also stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, and should not taking this product in the late afternoon or evening. These measures will minimise the chances of side effects occurring.

Bioperine can increase the absorption of caffeine and other stimulants, increasing their effectiveness, but also making side effects more likely. Bioperine can also affect the absorption of other medications, increasing the chances of accidental overdose.

Hordenine is a stimulant, and so is not suitable for use by those who have heart conditions or elevated blood pressure levels. Stimulants can raise blood pressure, increase heart rate, cause heart palpitations and interfere with sleeping patterns.

Acacia Rigidula can cause a variety of side effects including energy crashes, jitters, stomach-ache and light-headedness.

However, it has never been studied over long term use, and as it contains over 40 different active compounds, it could cause a wide range of side effects that have not been documented in the preliminary research conducted.

Are There Any Customer Reviews For TBI Labs Hard Blast?

There is a single customer review for this supplement on amazon, but it is very short and does not provide any detail about the customer’s experience with the supplement.

Five stars. Good.

We could not locate any other customer reviews for this supplement.

Does TBI Labs Hard Blast Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

There is no money back guarantee for this product. Customers who are seeking a refund should contact the manufacturers directly or through amazon, where the product is sold.

Where Can I Buy TBI Labs Hard Blast?

TBI Labs Hard Blast is not available from the official manufacturer’s website, but it is available from amazon, with a single tub costing $44.96 plus delivery charges. A tub contains 35 single scoop servings, but consumers are instructed to take up to two scoops per day, and so a tub may only last for 17-18 days of use.