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2022
July
Maniac by Anabolic Warfare Review
Maniac is a pre-workout supplement manufactured by Anabolic Warfare. It ranks 584 out of 1,898 pre-workout supplements and earned an overall thumbs-up recommendation based on seven factors including nutrition label transparency, ingredients, dosing, claims, research rating, and ranking.
Thumbs-up
Maniac earned a thumbs-up recommendation. This recommendation is based on the criteria listed below. To earn an overall thumbs-up recommendation, a product must earn a thumbs-up in at least four of the seven areas below. Click on a graded area for an in-depth analysis.
| Graded Area | Thumb Up or Down |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | |
| Ingredients | |
| Ingredient Dosing | |
| Claims | |
| Research Rating | |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | |
| Ranking Within Category | |
| Overall Recommendation |
Vote Statistics
1 to 5 Star Rating Votes Votes for products are cast in two ways. First, visitors can rate each product with a 1 to 5 star rating. These votes are cast on a product's rating page (this page - below).
| 1 to 5 Star Rating Votes | |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 10 votes |
| Overall Average | 0 stars |
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Comparison Votes Visitors can also vote on which product works better on comparison pages. Comparison pages are a side-by-side analysis between two supplement products. The votes below illustrate whether visitors prefer Maniac, or the products listed in the table below. The number next to the thumb up is how many votes Maniac won; the number next to the thumb down is how many votes it lost to the other product.
| Comparison Votes | |
|---|---|
| Total Votes Won/Lost | 2 / 3 |
| vs. Stim Lord | 0 / 1 |
| vs. Stim Lord Numero Dos | 2 / 0 |
| vs. Woke AF | 0 / 2 |
Table of Contents
Maniac Simple Report
Maniac Detailed Report
The detailed report provides an in-depth analysis of the product's rating. In addition to showing ratings for each area, this report also provides the required criteria for a thumbs-up in each section.
Effectiveness Rating
Maniac earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.99. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Maniac is made up of a mix of both high and low-quality ingredients and may lead to some positive results.
This category illustrates how well a product works based on what the research says about its ingredients. Researchers conduct studies on supplement ingredients to gauge effectiveness. The database grades products on how effective their ingredients are. The effectiveness rating of supplement products is evaluated on a 3 point scale: 3.0 is the most effective, 1.0 is the least effective.
Ingredients
Maniac earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 56% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients. A product must contain at least 75% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category rates a product's ingredient makeup. A product should contain mostly extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients with little or no ineffective ones. The database categorizes ingredients as extremely, moderately, or ineffective based on conclusions from research articles.
Maniac contains:
- extremely effective ingredients: 3
- moderately effective ingredients: 7
- ineffective ingredients: 3
- unrated ingredients: 5 (the database does not contain information on these ingredients)
- total ingredients: 18
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Nitrosigine 750mg | 3 out of 3 |
| Theobromine 150mg | 3 out of 3 |
| Potassium 270mg | 2.7 out of 3 |
| Beta Alanine 3g | 2 out of 3 |
| L-Theanine 350mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 325mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Green Tea Extract 30mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Sodium 60mg | 1.9 out of 3 |
| L-Citrulline 3g | 1.8 out of 3 |
| betaine anhydrous 2g | 1.6 out of 3 |
| L-Tyrosine 1g | 1.3 out of 3 |
| N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine 250mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Yohimbine HCl 1mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Dicaffeine Malate* | not rated |
| Choline* | not rated |
| Lions Mane* | not rated |
| Rauwolfia Vomitoria* | not rated |
| Huperzia Serrata* | not rated |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.99 |
* These ingredients are not included in the Supplement Database.
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of July 21, 2022.
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Ingredient Dosing
Maniac earned a thumbs-down in this category because 29% of its ingredients are dosed within the effective range. Seventy-five (75)% of product's ingredients must be dosed within the effective range to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category compares a product's ingredient dosing to effective doses found in research articles and doses used in other products. When researchers study the efficacy of supplement ingredients, they use specific doses. Manufacturers should create products with ingredient doses that fall within established effective ranges.
Maniac Dosing Compared to Research
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Maniac to amounts used in research articles. The first column contains the name of the ingredient as well as the amount. The second column contains the range of effective doses for that ingredient. Note: not all ingredients in the database contain dosing information; only ingredients with scientific dosing information are included in this analysis.
A green checkmark is shown if the ingredient amount falls within the effective range.
A down arrow is shown if an ingredient amount is lower than the effective range.
| Ingredient & Amount | Effective Range |
|---|---|
| Potassium 0.27g | 3g |
| L-Citrulline 3g | 2.4g |
| Beta Alanine 3g | 2.4g - 6g |
| Inositol Stabilized Arginine Silicate 0.75g | 1.5g |
| Theobromine 0.15g | 0.85g - 1g |
| Green Tea Extract 30mg | 856mg |
| Yohimbine 1mg | 20mg |
Maniac Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Maniac to amounts used in other products. The first column displays the ingredient and amount. The second column displays the average amount of the ingredient found across all products in the database. The final column displays the range found across all products in the database.
An orange up or down arrow is shown if the ingredient amount is higher or lower than the average.
An equal sign is shown if the ingredient amount is equal to the average.
| Ingredient & Amount | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Di-Caffeine Malate 75mg | 86.11mg | 10mg - 400mg |
| Choline 0.3g | 0.25g | 0g - 1g |
| Sodium 0.06g | 0.19g | 0g - 45g |
| Potassium 0.27g | 0.12g | 0g - 2.01g |
| L-Citrulline 3g | 4.3g | 0.01g - 286g |
| Beta Alanine 3g | 2.44g | 0g - 6.5g |
| Betaine 2g | 1.79g | 0g - 5g |
| Tyrosine 0.25g | 0.8g | 0g - 5.5g |
| Inositol Stabilized Arginine Silicate 0.75g | 1.05g | 0.03g - 2g |
| L-Theanine 0.35g | 0.16g | 0g - 1g |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 0.33g | 0.56g | 0g - 350g |
| Lions Mane Mushroom 0.3g | 0.43g | 0g - 1.5g |
| Tyrosine 0.25g | 0.8g | 0g - 5.5g |
| Theobromine 150mg | 106.67mg | 1.5mg - 600mg |
| Green Tea Extract 0.03g | 0.25g | 0g - 2.5g |
| Rauwolfia Vomitoria Extract 1mg | 1.75mg | 0mg - 5mg |
| Yohimbine 0g | 0.03g | 0g - 5g |
| Huperzia Serrata 0.1mg | 5.28mg | 0.02mg - 20mg |
Claims
Maniac earned a thumbs-up in this category because 85% of its claims are rated as either extremely or moderately effective. Seventy-five (75)% of a product's claims must be rated as extremely or moderately effective to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
The product’s effectiveness rating is an overall picture of how well a product does or doesn't work. Individual studies research an ingredient's effects on certain claims. For example: does creatine monohydrate increase strength, or does beta alanine improve running performance?
The Supplement Database compiles the conclusions of these studies, and based on a product's ingredient makeup, calculates how well a product does on various claims. The claims below are organized by effectiveness (extremely, moderately, ineffective).
Maniac is extremely effective at:
Maniac is moderately effective at:
- reduce muscle damage
- decrease body fat
- improve cycling sprint performance
- improve recovery
- improve cognitive ability
- improve cycling performance
- improve running performance
- increase weight loss
- improve memory
- improve mood
- improve immune function
- increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
- reduce frequency of the common cold
- improve sleep quality
- increase energy expenditure
- improve swimming performance
- improve rowing performance
- decrease fatigue
- improve muscular endurance
- improve sprint performance
- improve sports performance
- improve cardiovascular endurance
- increase muscle mass
Research Rating
Maniac earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 33. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 33 means there is an insufficient amount of research on the product's ingredients to ensure its effectiveness rating is valid.
The research rating is a measure of how much research has been conducted on a product's ingredient makeup. Manufacturers often rely on ingredients without adequate research backing. They may do this to compete with other products that are already using poorly researched ingredients. They may also only use a very small amount of cherry-picked research as a poor justification to use certain ingredients.
The amount of research contained in the database on a product's ingredients determines its research rating. Products with higher ratings are made up of thoroughly researched ingredients.
Nutrition Label and Ingredient Transparency
Maniac earned a thumbs-up in this category because its discloses 100% of its ingredient amounts. A product must disclose all ingredient amounts to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Nutrition label transparency refers to how many ingredients are listed with amounts on the product label. Many supplement manufacturers hide ingredient amounts under the guise of great-sounding proprietary blends such as "Maximum Muscular Size Enhancer" or "Anabolic Cell Strength Matrix."
When manufacturers use proprietary blends, they can hide ingredient amounts making it difficult for consumers to know whether a product is effective.
Maniac contains:
- total ingredients: 18
- ingredients with amounts listed: 18
- ingredients without amounts listed: 0
- percent of ingredient amounts disclosed: 100%
Product Label
The label below was generated from the information contained in the database about the product's ingredients and amounts. Actual product labels may differ in appearance.
Ranking Within Category
Maniac earned a thumbs-up in this category because it ranks 584 out of 1,898 in the pre-workout supplement category (top third). A product must be ranked in the top two-thirds of its category to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Maniac ranks 584 out of 1,898 in the Pre-Workout Supplements category and 1,655 out of 5,326 in the entire database. The table below lists comparisons with similarly ranked pre-workout supplement. Click on a link for an in-depth comparison between the two.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| Maniac vs Flash Point |
| Maniac vs Anabolic Freak Pre-Workout |
| Maniac vs Hellfire*2 |
| Maniac vs Stim Pre-Workout |
| Maniac vs Endure X |
Maniac vs Other Anabolic Warfare Pre-Workout Supplements
Manufacturers often create multiple products within the same category. These products are sometimes similar but marketed to different consumers with varying prices. The following table allows you to compare Maniac against its sister products; products manufactured by Anabolic Warfare within the pre-workout supplements category.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| Maniac vs DEFCON1 |
| Maniac vs DEFCON3 |
| Maniac vs Nuclear Armageddon |
| Maniac vs Stim Lord |
| Maniac vs Stim Lord Fully Loaded |
| Maniac vs Stim Lord Numero Dos |
See more comparisons: Is Maniac the best pre-workout supplement?
Summary
| Graded Area | Reason |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | rating is greater or equal to the required 1.5 |
| Ingredients | less than 75% of ingredients are rated as effective |
| Ingredient Dosing | less than 75% of ingredients are dosed properly |
| Claims | more than 75% of claims are rated as effective |
| Research Rating | research rating is lower than the required 60 |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | discloses all ingredient amounts on label |
| Ranking Within Category | ranks in the top two thirds of category |
| Overall Recommendation | received a thumbs up in the majority of areas |
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