NO3 Chrome

Another of the new nitric oxide supplements on the market is Cellucor NO3 Black Chrome. It contains Arginine Nitrate, a new compound that will be the new “popular” nitric oxide product to hit the shelves. NO3 and USP Labs Yok3d are among the front runners promoting this compound and its effectiveness.

So what is Arginine Nitrate? It is Arginine bonded with Nitric Acid, allowing for hopefully longer and more impressive pumps. Users of the Arginine supplement know about its potential increase in GH and blood flow, that’s why you take it. The idea with nitric oxide products overall is to increase blood flow to help deliver nutrients to hungry muscles. Arginine Nitrate hopefully makes the process more effective.

What else does NO3 contain?

Other than Arginine Nitrate, which is the main ingredient, NO3 contains the following:
Pycnogenol
Norvaline
Citrulline Malate
Grape Seed Extract
Vitamin C

Pycnogenol
This compound is extracted from the bark of pine trees. Pycnogenol is included in many heart health supplement formulas for its effectiveness in enhancing blood flow and delivering oxygen to muscles.

Norvaline
Norvaline helps maximize your body’s nitric oxide output by inhibiting something called Arginase. Arginase puts a cap on how much nitric oxide can be produced. Adding Norvaline can potentially block Arginase for more NO production.

Citrulline Malate
Citrulline is also used to assist in NO production. Many supplements on the market combine Arginine with Citrulline due to their effectiveness as a combination. These two products work very well together.

Grape seed extract
Grape seed is a popular antioxidant that is also often included in heart or blood pressure health formulas. Grape seed is beneficial to NO users because of its antioxidant power. NO production can create free radicals, this is where grape seed comes in. You get both a vasodilating and anti oxidant effect with this compound.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is included not only for its antioxidant effects and overall health benefits, but its ability to lower a person’s tolerance to Nitrates when using those supplements.

Taking NO3 Chrome

How many capsules you take per day depends on your bodyweight and if you are using another product before your training. Don’ t take NO3 if you are already using a supplement containing Arginine Nitrate, or if you are taking prescription products with Nitrates. Also, if you use ED medications, do not use NO3.

Cellucor recommends taking no more than 3 capsules with a pre workout supplement

It should be taken about 60 – 90 minutes before your workouts.

Take the following amount on an EMPTY STOMACH:

If used with a pre workout supplement 3 capsules
BW < 160 lbs. 3 capsules
BW 161-180 lbs. 4 capsules
BW 181-200 lbs. 5 capsules
BW > 201 lbs. 6 capsules

NO3 Chrome Ingredients

3 capsules contain:
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) 83mg
Calcium (Calcium Ascorbate) 10mg
Arginine Nitrate 1250mg

Vascularity Complex 655mg
Citrulline Malate
Grape Seed Extract
Pycnogenol

Norvaline 100mg

User Feedback

So far our clients have had mixed reviews. It’s probably at 50/50. The biggest issue is probably the same as it is with Yok3d, the dosage and the timing. Try taking it both at an 1 hour and 1 1/2 hours to see what fits you best. Also remember that food intake will affect when it will “kick in” so adjust your timing accordingly.

As with any other supplement, speak with your health care professional before taking this or any other supplement.