Supplement Product Comparison: Master Blaster vs Stim Agent
Based on eight rated factors, Master Blaster by Bang Energy is a better product than Stim Agent by The Muscle House Nutrition. The tables below display a side by side comparison allowing you to make a more informed decision on which product is more effective. The simple report at the top of the page is a quick and easy way to gauge product effectiveness. For more information, scroll down to the detailed report.
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Simple Report
Products are graded and compared against each other in eight areas. A green check mark is placed under the product that scores higher in each category. An equal sign is shown in the event that both products are equal in one or more categories.
Master Blaster | Stim Agent | |
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Effectiveness Rating | ||
Transparency Score | ||
Effective Ingredients | ||
Ineffective Ingredients | ||
Effective Claims | ||
Ineffective Claims | ||
Research Rating | ||
Ranking Within Category | ||
Total Score | 4 | 3 |
The final score is 4 - 3 in favor of Master Blaster. To get a more detailed report on how each product is rated and which one is better tailored to fit your needs, scroll below to the detailed report.
Detailed Report
The effectiveness rating is an overall measure of how well a product works. This rating is a 3-point scale and is based on what peer reviewed research articles conclude about the ingredients found in a product. A rating equal to or greater than 2.5 means the product is extremely effective. A rating between 1.5 and 2.5 means the product is moderately effective. A rating equal to or less than 1.5 means the product is ineffective. This rating is a direct measure of whether or not a product does what it claims. Avoid products with ratings equal to or less than 1.5.
The transparency score is a percentage reflecting how many of a product's ingredients are listed with amounts on the nutrition label. Often, manufacturers create proprietary blends of ingredients which hide amounts under the guise of meaningless phrases. Avoid products that do not list 100% of their ingredient amounts.
Product ingredients are individually rated based on research from peer reviewed journal articles. The number of extremely effective, moderately effective, and ineffective ingredients illustrates what type of ingredients are found in the product. High quality products are those with a high amount of extremely effective ingredients combined with no ineffective ingredients. Avoid products with a high amount of ineffective ingredients.
Each ingredient has been tested on a number of different claims. A product can be effective or ineffective at certain claims based on its mix of ingredients. The number of effective and ineffective claims of a product illustrates how well a product is at doing what it advertises. Chose products with more effective claims and avoid ones with large numbers of ineffective claims.
A product's effectiveness rating comes from research on its ingredients. The research rating is a measure of how much research the database contains on a product's ingredients. A score below 60 indicates not enough research has been conducted on a product's ingredients to truly know whether those ingredients are effective. Scores above 60 are better. Scores above 60 are better while scores above 80 indicate the ingredients chosen by the manufacturer have adequate research backing their use.
All products are ranked against each other. The ranking within category displays how the product ranks against its competition. Choose products ranked highly while avoiding products ranked at the bottom.
Overview | Master Blaster | Stim Agent |
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Manufacturer | Bang Energy | The Muscle House Nutrition |
Product Category | Pre-Workout Supplements | Pre-Workout Supplements |
Effectiveness Rating |
2.07 out of 3 |
2.18 out of 3 |
Transparency Score | 63% | 100% |
Serving Size | 1 scoop (26.800g) | 1 scoop (8.850g) |
Extremely Effective Ingredients | 2 | 3 |
Moderately Effective Ingredients | 9 | 3 |
Ineffective Ingredients | 0 | 2 |
Effective Claims | 26 | 24 |
Ineffective Claims | 5 | 5 |
Research Rating |
34.688 |
27.200 |
Ranking Within Category | 1045 out of 1717 | 394 out of 1717 |
Ingredient Comparison
This section compares the ingredients and amounts found in both products. Products with a transparency score under 100% do not have amounts for all ingredients listed on their labels.
Ingredient | Master Blaster | Stim Agent |
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Beta Alanine | 2.4g | 3.2g |
Betaine | 2.5g | not in product |
Branched Chain Amino Acids | 6g | not in product |
Caffeine | 350mg | 400mg |
Citicoline | not in product | 300mg |
Citrulline Malate | 4g | not in product |
Creatine Monohydrate | 5g | not in product |
Creatyl-L-Leucine | 250mg | not in product |
Halostachine | not in product | 40mg |
Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin | 10mg | not in product |
Histidine | amt not listed | not in product |
Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate | 1.99g | not in product |
Isopropylnorsynephrine | not in product | 35mg |
L-Citrulline | 1.41g | not in product |
L-Theanine | not in product | 150mg |
Lions Mane Mushroom | not in product | 600mg |
Lysine | amt not listed | not in product |
Methionine | amt not listed | not in product |
Mucuna Pruriens | not in product | 250mg |
N-Methyltyramine | not in product | 50mg |
Phenylalanine | amt not listed | not in product |
Phenylethylamine | not in product | 75mg |
Rauwolfia Vomitoria Extract | not in product | 1mg |
Theobromine | not in product | 50mg |
Theophylline | not in product | 25mg |
Threonine | amt not listed | not in product |
Tryptophan | amt not listed | not in product |
Tyrosine | not in product | 1g |
Yohimbine | not in product | 2mg |
Claim Comparison
Products are made from a mix of ingredients. There is evidence either proving or disproving claims for each ingredient. Some ingredients might be good at increasing muscle mass while at the same time being bad at improving cardiovascular endurance. This section provides information on which product is better for a specific claim. An equal sign means both products have the same rating for the specific claim.
Claim | Master Blaster | Stim Agent |
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Decrease Body Fat | ||
Decrease Calorie Intake | ||
Decrease Cortisol Levels | ||
Decrease Fatigue | ||
Decrease Protein Breakdown | ||
Improve Agility | ||
Improve Cardiovascular Endurance | ||
Improve Cognitive Ability | ||
Improve Cycling Performance | ||
Improve Cycling Sprint Performance | ||
Improve Focus | ||
Improve High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Performance | ||
Improve Immune Function | ||
Improve Insulin Sensitivity | ||
Improve Memory | ||
Improve Mood | ||
Improve Muscular Endurance | ||
Improve Recovery | ||
Improve Rowing Performance | ||
Improve Running Performance | ||
Improve Sleep Quality | ||
Improve Sports Performance | ||
Improve Sprint Performance | ||
Improve Swimming Performance | ||
Increase Alertness | ||
Increase Fat Burning | ||
Increase HDL (good) Cholesterol Levels | ||
Increase Muscle Mass | ||
Increase Protein Synthesis | ||
Increase Pump (muscle Swelling) | ||
Increase Strength | ||
Increase Testosterone | ||
Increase Weight Loss | ||
Lower Blood Pressure | ||
Lower Total Cholesterol Levels | ||
Maintain Muscle Mass During Weight Loss | ||
Reduce Frequency Of The Common Cold | ||
Reduce Muscle Damage | ||
Reduce Muscle Soreness |
Product Labels
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