It is probably no surprise that the Czech Virus brand is extremely popular in our country. It shouldn't be, since it sponsors such big names as Pavel Beran and Jiří Tkadlčík. However, the popularity of this brand also goes hand in hand with the quality of their products. It is a brand that is constantly trying to improve its products, but also to invent a number of new ones. Well, one such new product is Nitro Virus. It is a new product containing nitrates, which are not so much available on the Czech market yet. What is it actually about and how did this product impress us? That is what you will find out in this review.
Content of the review
What are nitrates and what are they actually used for?
Simply put, nitrates are substances found infound in leafy greens that positively affect muscle pumping. But of course, it's not that simple. Nitrates, or nitrates if you prefer, are substances that are gradually converted into nitric oxide in our body after consumption. And nitric oxide is a molecule that provides many health benefits, including preventingthe formation of blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
Nitric oxide is a vasodilator. Which means that through the expansion and relaxation of blood vessels, it helps regulate the flow of blood and nutrients in our bodies. Thus, it can not only lower blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension, but also positively affect muscle pumping and, last but not least, delay muscle fatigue.
Of course, in addition to nitrates, substances such as arginine and citrulline, which also promote the production of nitric oxide, provide similar benefits. In terms of muscle endurance, however, some studies have shown greater effectiveness of nitrates. Their mechanism of action is slightly different from that of arginine.
While the synthesis of arginine to nitric oxide is carried out with the help of NOS enzymes, the amount of which isoxygen consumption decreases with the intensity of the load, the synthesis of nitrates to nitric oxide does not require these enzymes. Thus, nitrate supplementation appears to be much more effective than arginine supplementation for promoting muscle endurance. Thus, nitrates can be a very practical substance that can positively affect your training in addition to your health.
Unique formulation and dosage that you may not dare
One vegan capsule contains 500 mg of beetroot extract with ten percent nitrate. So you will find a total of 50 mg of nitrates. Instead of eating a whole beetroot eyeball, you can swallow a few capsules of Nitro Vir for the desired effect. The manufacturer then gives a choice of three possible dosages of Nitro Vir.
The basic dosage is one capsule once a day, i.e. 50 mg of nitrates.The advanced dosage is then four capsules per day, corresponding to 200 mg of nitrates and the so-called. The HARDCORE dosage is eight capsules per day and a total of 400 mg of nitrates. The capsules should then be taken approximately thirty minutes before physical activity.
Thanks to the fantastic ten percent nitrate ratio, I personally felt greatgood pumping already when taking four capsules about half an hour before training. Of course, I also tried the so-called HARDCORE dosage, i.e. eight capsules. Although the result was clearly great, it was not that much difference compared to four capsules.
I would not recommend less than four capsules in any case. In such cases I found the pumping visibly lower. As for delaying fatigue, I must admit that I did not feel any effect, even when taking eight capsules. In this respect, however, it must be added that nitrates may work a little differently on everyone. So your experience can and probably will differ greatly from mine.
In addition to beetroot extract, Nitro Virus also contains a substance typical of capsule supplements, namely vegetable magnesium stearate. Which is a solid white substance made from vegetable fats, which serves precisely as a filler in the production of capsules and tablets. In terms of composition, Nitro Virus is a rather unique supplement that you will not find on our market. However, the question remains whether the investment in it is really worth it.
Pack size and price
A pack of Nitro Vir containing a total of 200 capsules costs . One dose of four capsules will cost you less than . Just for comparison, one dose of another pre-workout pump from Czech Virus MS3/S Pump costs less than . You can get Nitro Virus for a very nice price. What makes it a little bit scratchy is the amount of active ingredients. If I stick to the comparison with MS3/S Pump, Nitro Virus has not the slightest chance.
While the MS3/S Pump has ten active ingredients, Nitro Virus contains only one. So I'll leave it up to you to judge. Personally, I would prefer the slightly more expensive, but in terms of active ingredients more comprehensive pump in the form of MS3/S Pump. While I so acknowledge the quality of the Nitro Vir, its effectiveness was not nearly as convincing as I had hoped it would be.
Final verdict
Bottom line, Nitro Virus is clearly an interesting supplement with a unique formula that offers a variety of health benefits. However, if I had to choose between Nitro Virus and another pump, I would probably prefer to reach for something more traditional. In fact, pre-workout pumps without stimulants in the vast majority of cases contain a lot more benefitsthat make them a much better investment for me, despite the higher price tag.
However, if you're just thinking about trying Nitro Vir, I definitely wouldn't discourage you from doing so. It is still an interesting supplement that everyone should try at some point. However, you'll have to answer the question of whether Nitro Virus is worth a repeat purchase for yourself.