Total Strength and Performance's (by Onnit) ability to increase strength is rated as 1.37 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence that the product has the ability to deliver on this claim. Using Total Strength and Performance to increase strength will not lead to positive results. This rating is different from the product's overall rating and is based on what peer reviewed journal articles conclude on its ability to perform this one claim. This page contains an indepth analysis on how this claim-rating was calculated.

Note: The ratings on this page only deal with Total Strength and Performance's ability to increase strength. To view the product's overall rating, visit the product's main page: Total Strength and Performance.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. References

Simple Report

Detailed Report

The detailed report is an in-depth analysis on how Total Strength and Performance's rating for this particular claim was calculated.

Claim Effectiveness Ratings

Each supplement product is a blend of ingredients. The database uses peer reviewed journal articles to rate the ingredients. These ratings are also used to rate how well products perform overall as well as on individual claims.

The supplement ingredients listed in table below are identified as affecting Total Strength and Performance's ability to increase strength. The rating next to the ingredient describes the ingredient's ability to increase strength. These ratings are averaged together and provide the product's overall ability to deliver on the same claim.

Ingredients Increase Strength Rating
Magnesium 1 out of 3
Branched Chain Amino Acids 2 out of 3
Glutamine 1.7 out of 3
Beta Alanine 1.5 out of 3
D-Aspartic Acid 1 out of 3
Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine) 1 out of 3
Product's Claim Effectiveness Rating 1.37 out of 3

Claim Research Ratings

The research rating describes how well an ingredient's ability to perform a certain claim (such as increase strength) has been researched. This rating is based on the amount of studies contained in the database on a particular ingredient and claim. Ingredient research ratings are averaged together to from the product's research rating for this specific cliam.

This rating is important because we need to know if there is enough research to make a valid conclusion on a product's worthiness. Ratings above 80 are ideal. Anything below 60 means there is not enoguh research to make a valid conclusion one way or another on a product's ability to deliver on this particular claim.

Ingredients Increase Strength Research Rating
Magnesium
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Glutamine
Beta Alanine
D-Aspartic Acid
Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine)
Product's Claim Research Rating

References

Title
Effects of Zinc Magnesium Aspartate (ZMA) Supplementation on Training Adaptations and Markers of Anabolism and Catabolism
A pilot study on the effects of magnesium supplementation with high and low habitual dietary magnesium intake on resting and recovery from aerobic and resistance exercise and systolic blood pressure
The effects of 8 weeks of heavy resistance training and branched-chain amino acid supplementation on body composition and muscle performance
In a single-blind, matched group design: branched-chain amino acid supplementation and resistance training maintains lean body mass during a caloric restricted diet
Consuming a supplement containing branched-chain amino acids during a resistance-training program increases lean mass, muscle strength and fat loss
Effect of glutamine supplementation combined with resistance training in young adults
The effects of glutamine supplementation on performance and hormonal responses in non- athlete male students during eight week resistance training
Is Long Term Creatine and Glutamine Supplementation Effective in Enhancing Physical Performance of Military Police Officers?
The effects of 10 weeks of resistance training combined with beta-alanine supplementation on whole body strength, force production, muscular endurance and body composition
Effects of β-alanine supplementation during a 5-week strength training program: a randomized, controlled study
Beta-Alanine Does Not Enhance the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults
Effects of β-Alanine on Body Composition and Performance Measures in Collegiate Women
D-aspartic acid supplementation combined with 28 days of heavy resistance training has no effect on body composition, muscle strength, and serum hormones associated with the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis in resistance-trained men
The effects of d-aspartic acid supplementation in resistance-trained men over a three month training period: A randomised controlled trial
Acute effects of a caffeine-containing supplement on bench press and leg extension strength and time to exhaustion during cycle ergometry