All American EFX has been researching pre-workout formulas for well over 2 years. We wanted to make darn sure we developed the very best product we could possibly offer. And one way to do that was to see exactly what we were up against. So we literally bought and used no less than 9 of the leading formulas and put them all to the test. Here’s what we found...
These things are supposed to be about ENERGY. But we encountered 2 major issues with them. #1: We either lost energy during our training, which KILLED our intensity and power or #2: We suffered a severe post workout crash to the point where most of us didn’t want to do jack for the rest of the day. Either way we wanted to AVOID both of these training killers at all cost.
The majority also gave us stomach aches, and some also produced what we called a “geranium hangover”. To be fair, there were a couple of standouts in the mix. But we knew there had to be a way to slam something down, go “punish the iron” with maximum brutal intensity, and then leave the gym feeling like we’d really killed it that day. Isn’t that why we put our bodies thru hell and back?
So we set out to fix what we saw as major flaws. Then, we dialed in the formula by innovating it with some pretty aggressive and innovative technologies. The end result is a product that offers you a way to experience the most hardcore workouts ever! You get everything you need in just one hyper-concentrated dose to go in and “Punish The Iron”!
1. Stimulate An Inner Animalistic Aggression To Get Your Mind & Muscles Primed!
Let’s face it. Some days you just don’t feel like training. And on others, you have a good workout, but you know deep down you could do even better. K-OTIC™ is the answer! Not only will you get jacked up, but you will literally WANT to train like an animal. What more do we need to say?
2. Kre-Alkalyn® EFX Creatine Delivers 28% More Strength Than Regular Creatine!
High powered, hardcore training demands you have the best creatine fueling your hard working muscle cells. Hands down, Kre-Alkalyn® EFX is that creatine. This multi-patented, multi-award winning compound has been shown in clinical studies to outperform the gold standard, creatine monohydrate, by a whopping 28%. Can you say “swole”?
3. Unleash Anabolic Compounds Upon Working Muscles To Destroy Plateaus!
Not only will you have the strength and muscle-gorging advantage of Kre-Alkalyn® EFX creatine, but you also get beta Alanine, AKG, Citrulline-malate (all using our exclusive Dextro-CyclodizedTM delivery technology) working for you. But wait! You also get a healthy shot of our highly potent anabolic amplifier Taxadrol®. Nothing ramps up strength and aggression like testosterone! Heads will turn when you start repping with what used to be your 1 rep max!
4. Hyper-Concentrated, True 1 Scoop Dose For Continuous Euphoric Energy!
Don’t be fooled by products that recommend one scoop, but then tell you to use up to 3 (which is the ‘real’ dose!). Look. All you need is one small scoop of K-OTIC™ to turn you on! And forget about an upset stomach or workout killing energy crashes. We fixed that mess. You WON’T be sprinting to the bathroom...and you WON’T crash and burn! Fact is, your training partners will freaking quit on you while you scream, “Next Set!”
5. No Geranium Or Other WADA Banned Compounds!
We didn’t we join the “ingredient of the month” club and use Geranium in K-OTIC™ for two major reasons. For one, it’s banned by WADA (they have by its chemical name methylhexaneamine on their official list). We have countless professional and Olympic athletes who trust us, so it wasn’t even an option. Second, we hated the after-effects across the board. K-OTIC™ isn’t some gimmicky pre-workout product, this is a serious tool for hardcore athletes. If you aren’t willing to pay your dues one hard set at time, then K-OTIC™ isn’t for you!
Psycho-Active Mind & Muscle Connection
K-OTIC™ is literally going to hit you fast and right between the eyes. Because of its unique delivery system, you’ll be primed in as little as 15 minutes for an all-out war against the iron. It’ll jumpstart your neurotransmitters while simultaneously flipping the switch on your inner animal aggression. You’ll experience a new feeling of “domination” from our anabolic amplifier Taxadrol®. We’ve added just enough to help you bulldoze through your toughest workouts by giving you added mental and physical drive.
Psycho-Active Power
K-OTIC™ may push you closer to a new personal record with every training session, and its key anabolic compounds will help you add the strength and confidence to pull it off. Some days your progress will not be measured by a new single rep increase, but maybe 3... 4... or even more!*
Psycho-Active Energy
The single scoop sustained-release energy of K-OTIC™ happens in continuous “stealth” phases with no lag time. This means you’re pushing all the way through your workout with the same drive you had on the first rep of the very first set! You’ll “Punish The Iron” one hardcore rep at a time. You may also experience rock-hard fullness, pumps and swole.
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Flex Wheeler, IFBB Legend & Living Proof™ “You may not be a professional bodybuilder, but you want to train like one and K-OTIC™ brings all the pre-workout forces together (fast-hitting intensity, unrelenting drive, higher pain threshold, and off-the-chain strength and energy). Just a single, powerful dose will help make every workout your best. You simply must try it to believe it. We designed K-OTIC™ to clearly lead the way. I’m willing to put my name on it.” - Flex Wheeler, IFBB Legend & Living Proof™ K-OTIC™ Stacks Well With Test ChargeTM for increased training aggression & Nytric EFX PRO™ for even bigger pumps and accelerated in-between set recovery. |
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Nutritional Info
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32 Servings Fruit Punch Frenzy
Servings Per Container: 32
| Amount Per Serving | Amt | %DV |
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| Vitamin C | 25mg | 42% |
| Calcium (carbonate) | 750mg | 30% |
| Niacin (B3) | 25mg | 125% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 2mg | 100% |
| Folic Acid | 400mcg | 100% |
| Caffeine | 300mg | |
| Psycho-Anabolic Proprietary Blend | 11.8g | |
| Anabolic Strength & Muscle Building Components: (Kre-Alkalyn(r) EFX [buffered creatine monohydrate], Taxadrol(r) [hidafolia] | ||
| Muscle Gorging Compounds (All Dextro-Cyclodized(tm)): (beta alanine, arginine-alpha-ketoglutarate [pH-Xact(tm)], citrulline malate, (cycloamylose)) | ||
| K-OTIC(tm) Delivery Accelerant & Uptake Matrix: (KarboLyn(r) [homopolysaccharide], phosphate) | ||
| Psycho-Intensifying Sustained Release Energy System: (l-tyrosine, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine,3,7dimethylxanthine, N-acetyl l-tyrosine,1,3dimethylxanthine, Kre-Alkaloid(tm) (white tea, bleack tea, green tea), DHB, bioperine) | ||
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* % Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established. |
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Take 1 scoop with 10 oz of water 15-20 minutes prior to workout. For use on training days only.
Do NOT exceed the suggested daily dose. Limit the use of caffeine while taking this product. Too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness and occasionally rapid heart beat. Do NOT use if you are pregnant or nursing. Do NOT take 4 hours before bedtime as sleeplessness may occur. Reduce or discontinue use if sleeplessness, tremors, dizziness, nervousness, headaches or heart palpitations occur. This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adults 18 and over.
32 Servings Grape Grenade
Servings Per Container: 32
| Amount Per Serving | Amt | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 42% |
| Calcium (carbonate) | 750mg | 30% |
| Niacin (B3) | 25mg | 125% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 2mg | 100% |
| Folic Acid | 400mcg | 100% |
| Caffeine | 300mg | |
| Psycho-Anabolic Proprietary Blend | 11.8g | |
| Anabolic Strength & Muscle Building Components: (Kre-Alkalyn(r) EFX [buffered creatine monohydrate], Taxadrol(r) [hidafolia] | ||
| Muscle Gorging Compounds (All Dextro-Cyclodized(tm)): (beta alanine, arginine-alpha-ketoglutarate [pH-Xact(tm)], citrulline malate, (cycloamylose)) | ||
| K-OTIC(tm) Delivery Accelerant & Uptake Matrix: (KarboLyn(r) [homopolysaccharide], phosphate) | ||
| Psycho-Intensifying Sustained Release Energy System: (l-tyrosine, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine,3,7dimethylxanthine, N-acetyl l-tyrosine,1,3dimethylxanthine, Kre-Alkaloid(tm) (white tea, bleack tea, green tea), DHB, bioperine) | ||
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* % Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established. |
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Take 1 scoop with 12 oz of water 15-20 minutes prior to workout. For use on training days only.
Do NOT exceed the suggested daily dose. Limit the use of caffeine while taking this product. Too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness and occasionally rapid heart beat. Do NOT use if you are pregnant or nursing. Do NOT take 4 hours before bedtime as sleeplessness may occur. Reduce or discontinue use if sleeplessness, tremors, dizziness, nervousness, headaches or heart palpitations occur. This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adults 18 and over.
32 Servings Orange
Servings Per Container: 32
| Amount Per Serving | Amt | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 42% |
| Calcium (carbonate) | 750mg | 30% |
| Niacin (B3) | 25mg | 125% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 2mg | 100% |
| Folic Acid | 400mcg | 100% |
| Caffeine | 300mg | |
| Psycho-Anabolic Proprietary Blend | 11.8g | |
| Anabolic Strength & Muscle Building Components: (Kre-Alkalyn(r) EFX [buffered creatine monohydrate], Taxadrol(r) [hidafolia] | ||
| Muscle Gorging Compounds (All Dextro-Cyclodized(tm)): (beta alanine, arginine-alpha-ketoglutarate [pH-Xact(tm)], citrulline malate, (cycloamylose)) | ||
| K-OTIC(tm) Delivery Accelerant & Uptake Matrix: (KarboLyn(r) [homopolysaccharide], phosphate) | ||
| Psycho-Intensifying Sustained Release Energy System: (l-tyrosine, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine,3,7dimethylxanthine, N-acetyl l-tyrosine,1,3dimethylxanthine, Kre-Alkaloid(tm) (white tea, bleack tea, green tea), DHB, bioperine) | ||
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* % Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established. |
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Take 1 scoop with 10 oz of water 15-20 minutes prior to workout. For use on training days only.
Do NOT exceed the suggested daily dose. Limit the use of caffeine while taking this product. Too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness and occasionally rapid heart beat. Do NOT use if you are pregnant or nursing. Do NOT take 4 hours before bedtime as sleeplessness may occur. Reduce or discontinue use if sleeplessness, tremors, dizziness, nervousness, headaches or heart palpitations occur. This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy adults 18 and over.
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K-OTIC Review Summary
20 Most Recent K-OTIC Reviews (Read all 41 Reviews)
KD5NFW
Build Muscle
KD5NFW says:
Flavor: Orange
1-Strength/Rep Increase: Due to the injuries I could not really assess this area. Before the injuries I was rating this area at a solid 8.
2-Sustained Workout Energy: The product delivered a consistant level of energy throughout my sessions. I never experienced any sort of crash afterward. Once again a solid 8 here.
3-Focus Enhancement: For me this area seemed to be hit or miss. Once again, I think some of my focus was lost due to the injuries so not sure I can give a fair rating here, but it would be around 6-7.
4-Pumps: Based of the routine I was on, pumps were not really pronounced most of the time. Occasionally on upper days with lots of arm work I would get a good pump, but overall I would have to rate this around 5.
5-Side Effects: The only side effect I ever noticed was an increase in HR which is to be expected lol. So this area is pretty much N/A.
6-Taste: For those that remember the taste of the old formula, this is a 200% improvement! I mixed the product according to the directions, and for my personal taste, it is a little over the top on sweetness. I think this could be dialed back some and still have a good tasting product. For me I would rate this at 7.
7-Overall assessment: Overall I rate this as a good preworkout. It delivers good consistant energy with no crash and did not effect my ability to get to sleep even though I trained in the early evening. It mixes pretty well with minimal shaking and only has a few particles left at the bottom. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a solid preworkout.
Spencer
Build Muscle
Spencer says:
Flavor: Grape
I have not long opened the container, probably had three scoops and it is going in the garbage where I think it belongs, made me feel light headed, sick, gave me terrible indigestion/burps which makes it very difficult lifting wheights and worst of all made me feel constantly out of breath, was using C4 before and had no complaints but as it goes for most its always good to try something different, obviously suits some but I would recommend trying a sample before you buy because there is nothing worse than throwing money away.
Shane Enscoe
Burn Fat
Shane Enscoe says:
Flavor: Grape
Sick of the bad reviews, I have tried a lot of pre workouts, I'm a hard rater when it comes to rating products but the reason I give it 10/10 because its best I've tried. A lot of brands out there are good but there are always side effects such as increased thirst, confusion, blurry vision, crash, jitters and upset stomach. K otic delivers clean energy, tunnel vision, endurance, slight thermo, and a great pump, So for people who rate k otic as bad product your crazy. Best pre workout out there hands down.
Jeff
Build Muscle
Jeff says:
Flavor: Orange
Ok, I read the reviews on here and was honestly afraid to try this at first. I want to let people know a little about myself. I am a 42yo male and have been weight lifting 6 days a week for a year now. I have used Sledgehammer and Hyde as my pre workouts. I have tried Jack3D and Hemo Rage as well. The guy at Muscle Quest (Love These Guys) gave me some free samples and one of them was K-OTIC, of course I wanted to read reviews before I tried it as I am very cautious at my age. I am shocked after using this K-OTC. Taste not the best in the work but can promise you there is no stomach sick issues and this would compare with Hyde. I got a great pump and workout without any of that caffeine -hair crawling feeling. This was good to the last pump and I would recommend it.
Christina
Burn Fat
Christina says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Okay so ive been reading the reviews and to those who gave it a high rating im thinking WTF...this stuff is wack! K-otic is a perfect description of how my body is feeling. ITS TERRIBLE. I feel sick, trying to keep myself from upchucking, extremely dizzy, feeling dehydrated, shallow breathing, and like im honestly going to pass the F out. Usually I can take high doses of caffeine just fine...but one little sample packet of this has got me feeling like a siiiiiick biotch. Never getting this stuff, never recommending it, and advising all who are curious to try a more reputable product leaving you feeling victorious after a workout not like a poor nauseated fool lookin for a trash can to leave your left overs in. GROSS...excuse me as i go and seriously puke.
james
Healthy Lifestyle
james says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
started trowing up right after work out, first time i took a full scoop. usaully i only take half. since ive been taking it my stomach has been upset and i thought it was something i ate. would not recomend this too anyone. there are way better products out there that do what they really clam!
Tanner
Build Muscle
Tanner says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Absolute trash. First off, the retards made it so it carbonated so all u do is burp, it hurts my chest, makes me feel sick, and just the worst horrible feeling ever, i just finished dumping it in the trash. i'm so outraged, i herd good things so i changed from GAT to this product, i was not impress i will be switching back to GAT. Don't buy this piece of shit product.
Fernando
Healthy Lifestyle
Fernando says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Wow what a rush of energy. No crash, simply tired from all the extreme intensity of my workout. Took it on an empty stomach 15 mins before boot camp class at the gym. Mix of cardio and weights. Hard to believe people complaining of feeling sick for hours. Perhaps those people should try less potent pre work out supplements. No feeling of sickness, taste not terrible as some people complain about. I will definitely buy again, well worth the money.
Ian
Build Muscle
Ian says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
I take Presurge Unleashed and absolutely love it, but the store where I buy my supplements offered me a few samples of this stuff and who could say no to free samples? Well, I didn't feel anything for the first 20 minutes and then when I finally did all I felt was a massive wave of nausea and lightheadedness. I dislike how it's made me fee so much it was only an hour ago that I took the stuff and I had to write a review in hopes of letting others know this stuff is iffy. If it works for you, then right on, but if you've got a sensitive stomach at all avoid k-otic. Oh, also, I don't really care what stuff tastes like as long as it works, but it's really
Joey B
Build Muscle
Joey B says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Today was my first time taking K-otic. I switched from the gaspari super pump which i really liked, to the kotic just cause i wanted to try something different. I took the suggested 1 heaping scoop and within abt 10 minutes or less i was feeling the affects. The taste isnt good , but isnt terrible.
I got a pretty good pump, and had lost of energy from my fist set to the last. Focus was also good.
Now the bad, This stuff had me jittery and a little lightheaded and a bit naucious for a good 6 hrs! I felt as if I was having a panic or anxiety attack.
This will be the end of this product for me. Think I will try jacked 3d next time.
Justin
Build Muscle
Justin says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Would not recommend took for one week
Stacked with another fx product felt sick
Had stomach issues and odd pains cycled
Off six days symptoms went away just
Because went back on stack three days later
Symptoms came back would not recommend
At all
Justin
Build Muscle
Justin says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
This stuff made me feel like I was about to have a stroke. I couldn't even finish my workout. I thought it was a fluke so I tried it again and same thing, felt bad for a few days. I let my buddy try it as I didn't want it to go to waste and it was the same effect, he felt like he was going to pass out and had to leave the gym. I would highly recommend not taking this.
tyler
Build Muscle
tyler says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
I love this stuff. I get a good workout without the jitters. When I go without, I'll use Jack3d, because that's what my friends have. It gets the job done, but I hate the feeling of a hundred ants crawling all over my head. I don't get that with K-otic at all. Its the controlled pump I've been looking for in a pre workout drink. So if you want a good lift session without feeling like you're a crackhead, this may be for you
Dave england
Sports Improvement
Dave england says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Okay everybody, here is the deal. I am using kotic here as a break cycle to my favorite pre, assault. I will now be a regular kotic user. The taste is....who cares. Anyone hung up on flavor is a pussy. Really man, animal rage is a great preworkout and it tastes like a dirty sock. Grow up bitches. Next it uses kre alk. I love that situation. One of the biggest breakthroughs in non steroidal muscle building right there so awesome in my opinion. The energy issue statements from jacked users is a fucking laugh too. Way to not disguise yourself as a usp labs rep dummy. There is no geranium extract in kotic as it is A WADA CERTIFIED PRODUCT. Geranium is trash and a cheap high. Great for bums who don't want anything but an active stimulant. The stim sides go down if you reduce the dose. Otherwise great energy. Great pumps. All the benefits of kre alk. Trusted company. Great product. Man up and use it.
Dan
Build Muscle
Dan says:
Flavor: Grape
I tried this stuff for the first time and at first my work out was great but half way through I started to feel shaky and nauseated. Tried to work through it I couldn't. Felt very jittery and puked. Maybe one scoop is too much and my body can't handle all that caffeine. Made me feel kind of trippy as well and not in a good way.
Joe Smoe
Increase Strength
Joe Smoe says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Where to begin with this stuff. I have been avid Jack3d user but I had ran out about 3 weeks ago and decided to try his K-Otic. I wondered why he had it for a month and not much was gone but I went ahead and tried it using just one scoop like suggested. The taste was like a fruit punch pepto bismol which was already bad but I know some supplements do not taste good so I put it aside. As soon as I got to the gym and began to stretch and run, I already started to feel nauseous. I tried to work out through it but it got so intense I had to cut the work out short. I tried to wait and eat about 30 minutes after leaving the gym to try to shake the nauseous feeling. It worked for a little while but I tried to go to bed early to shake it off and woke up an hour later and began to puke. I would never recommend anyone to take this.
Aren Chap
Build Muscle
Aren Chap says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
What is this a BEER review? Those that are so concerned about taste should find another hobby. Taste was whatever, easily consumable. Sound like a Bunch of babies.
This stuff makes you feel like your on a minor psychedelic trip, and not a good trip.
I really gave this stuff a chance. I wanted this to be my pre-workout choice w/all the good stuff I've read about it.
It's too brainy! Hardly a pump, no tingly feeling at all (which I like). Seems to have a low amount of Beta. Im 145lbs and a full scoop just didn't do it for me.
Same hangover feeling I get with Jack3d. I think its the caffeine, my body does not respond well to it.
It's funny cuz everything in the description is the oposite for me. K-otic gave me a stomach ache, wanted to poop 3 times in 1 hr. plus a hangover, maybe slightly less than Jack3d, with little pump & energy.
With Jack3d it gives me the perfect feeling of focus, energy, strength & the tinglies everytime!
Final thought: Jack3d, no stomach ache, I can take it before a boxing match and be amped with perfect focus to concentrate. I'd be able to take a test or read a book no problem. Focus is great.
K-otic CANNOT focus, almost feel dizzy. Id get knocked out if I took this stuff before my boxing matches.
May work for someone else just thought Id give my 2 cents, doesn't work for everyone.
James Llewellyn
Burn Fat
James Llewellyn says:
Flavor: Fruit Punch Frenzy
Felt little if anything from this product, I have tried many and this one I will not give anymore of my time to. Dont waste your time or money on this product.
