Yok3d Review

Yok3d is a new nitric oxide supplement from USPLabs. So how is it different than all the other nitric oxide products on the market? We have seen new compounds introduced in the past few months that promise a new “pathway” to get nitric oxide elevated. The traditional nitric oxide supplements contained forms of Arginine and maybe come Citrulline Malate to promote nitric oxide production. It generally works pretty well for most people….as far as the “pump” goes.

All about Nitrates

Arginine Nitrate is the only form of Arginine in Yok3d. It is the new nitric oxide kid on the block. As of right now there are two high profile supplement manufacturers using it, USPLabs and Cellucor. You can rest assured everyone else will be on board with a new N.O. product soon. Using a Nitrate pathway is believed to be more efficient but it takes more time. There are even arguments being made that Nitrates alone are helpful in the production of nitric oxide (1)

Nitrates are nothing new. They can be found in fruits and vegetables and are often time used by physicians to help control blood pressure in their patients. You will begin to see many companies use nitrates in their supplements. Creatine Nitrate and Arginine Nitrate are just the tip of the iceberg.

Yok3d vs. Jack3d

These two are different animals. You can actually take them together (it is suggested that you do not take multiple products that contain Nitrates. This is one of those situations where you can have too much of a good thing). You should get a nice energy kick from the Jack3d and a better pump/better endurance with the Yok3d. You won’t get an energy boost from taking Yok3d alone. Your experimentation shouldn’t be limited to Jack3d. Try Yok3d with other pre-workout supplements to see what is most effective.

When Do You Take Yok3d?

Yok3d is a little different than your standard N.O. supplement. You take 3-5 capsules (based on bodyweight) ON WORKOUT DAYS ONLY. The trick is to time the supplementation correctly. USP labs says to take them 90-120 minutes before your training session. If you take them with food you need to take them about 2 hours before the training session. If you start your training too soon, you won’t get the benefit of the nitrates, so this must be timed correctly. From user feedback, this seems to be the biggest problem for most users. They can’t get the timing down properly. It will take some trial and error to get the perfect time for supplementation for you.

141-190 lbs: 3 Capsules
191-230 lbs: 4 Capsules
231 lbs +:4-5 Capsules

Yok3d Ingredients

3 capsules contain a  1350 mg blend of :
Arginine Nitrate
Vitis Vinifera L. (Wine Grape)
Trichopus Zeylanicus Extract
100mg of Vitamin C

Yok3d Side Effects

As mentioned above do not take Yok3d with other supplements containing Nitrates.If the products actually work, it could lower your blood pressure too much. Side effects have been minimal. Headaches and nausea have been reported. Also don’t take this product if you are currently taking nitrates for chest pain or if you are taking erectile dysfunction medication.

Yok3d User Feedback

Yok3d reviews have been mixed. Some of us have noticed a nice pump and good/great workout. While others of us haven’t noticed anything. It could be something simple like a timing or dosing issue. Obviously as more bodybuilders experiment with the product we will have a better idea of its effectiveness.

References:
1.Acta Physiol (Oxf). 2007 Sep;191(1):59-66. Epub 2007 Jul 17.
Larsen FJ, Weitzberg E, Lundberg JO, Ekblom B.