Marathon's (by 6AM Run) ability to increase strength is rated as 1.57 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the product's ability to deliver on this claim. While some of the evidence supports its use, other evidence does not. Using Marathon to increase strength may 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 Marathon's ability to increase strength. To view the product's overall rating, visit the product's main page: Marathon.

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 Marathon'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 Marathon'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
Taurine 2 out of 3
Glutamine 1.7 out of 3
Arginine 1 out of 3
Branched Chain Amino Acids 2 out of 3
Tyrosine 1 out of 3
Caffeine 1.7 out of 3
Product's Claim Effectiveness Rating 1.57 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
Taurine
Glutamine
Arginine
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Tyrosine
Caffeine
Product's Claim Research Rating

References

Title
Effects of taurine supplementation following eccentric exercise in young adults
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?
L-Arginine supplementation does not enhance blood flow and muscle performance in healthy and physically active older women
Acute supplementation of L-arginine affects neither strength performance nor nitric oxide production
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
Ingestion of Tyrosine: Effects on Endurance, Muscle Strength, and Anaerobic Performance
The effect of acute pre-workout supplementation on power and strength performance
The acute effects of a caffeine-containing supplement on strength, muscular endurance, and anaerobic capabilities
Acute effects of a caffeine-containing supplement on bench press and leg extension strength and time to exhaustion during cycle ergometry
Acute ingestion of sugar-free red bull energy drink has no effect on upper body strength and muscular endurance in resistance trained men
Acute Specific Effects of Caffeine-containing Energy Drink on Different Physical Performances in Resistance-trained Men
Caffeine improves muscular performance in elite Brazilian Jiu-jitsu athletes
Caffeine ingestion acutely enhances muscular strength and power but not muscular endurance in resistance-trained men
The acute effects of a caffeine-containing supplement on bench press strength and time to running exhaustion
The effects of supplementation with P-Synephrine alone and in combination with caffeine on resistance exercise performance
The effect of ephedra and caffeine on maximal strength and power in resistance-trained athletes
The effect of caffeine as an ergogenic aid in anaerobic exercise
Effects of Coffee and Caffeine Anhydrous Intake During Creatine Loading