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2023
January
Triumph by Apollon Nutrition Review
Triumph is a pre-workout supplement manufactured by Apollon Nutrition. It ranks 314 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
Triumph 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 |
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| 1 to 5 Star Rating Votes | |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 4 votes |
| Overall Average | 0 stars |
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Table of Contents
Triumph Simple Report
Triumph 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
Triumph earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.81. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Triumph 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
Triumph earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 44% 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.
Triumph contains:
- extremely effective ingredients: 3
- moderately effective ingredients: 8
- ineffective ingredients: 4
- unrated ingredients: 10 (the database does not contain information on these ingredients)
- total ingredients: 25
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Theobromine 500mg | 3 out of 3 |
| VasoDrive-AP 508mg | 2.8 out of 3 |
| Coffee Fruit Extract 100mg | 2.5 out of 3 |
| Beta Alanine 3.2g | 2 out of 3 |
| Alpha GPC 600mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 350mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Sodium 430mcg | 1.9 out of 3 |
| L-Citrulline 8g | 1.8 out of 3 |
| ElevATP 150mg | 1.8 out of 3 |
| betaine anhydrous 2.5g | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B6 20mg | 1.5 out of 3 |
| L-Tyrosine 3g | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Niacin 40mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Folate 1.36mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B12 250mcg | 1 out of 3 |
| Arginine Nitrate* | not rated |
| Beta Phenylethylamine HCl* | not rated |
| Himalayan Pink Salt* | not rated |
| enXtra* | not rated |
| N-Phenethyl Dimethylamine* | not rated |
| Rhodiola Crenulata* | not rated |
| zumXR* | not rated |
| Senactiv* | not rated |
| Sceletium Tortuosum Extract* | not rated |
| Astragin* | not rated |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.81 |
* These ingredients are not included in the Supplement Database.
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of January 01, 2023.
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Ingredient Dosing
Triumph earned a thumbs up in this category because 75% 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.
Triumph Dosing Compared to Research
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Triumph 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 |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 20mg | 20mg |
| L-Citrulline 8g | 2.4g |
| Beta Alanine 3.2g | 2.4g - 6g |
| Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine 0.6g | 0.5g - 1g |
| Casein Protein 0.508g | 8g - 40g |
| Theobromine 0.5g | 0.85g - 1g |
| Ancient Peat And Apple Extract 150mg | 150mg |
| Green Coffee Extract 100mg | 46mg - 400mg |
Triumph Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Triumph 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin 40mg | 26.31mg | 0mg - 500mg |
| Vitamin B6 0.02g | 0.01g | 0g - 1.7g |
| Folate 0g | 0.02g | 0g - 1.33g |
| Vitamin B12 0g | 0.02g | 0g - 15g |
| Sodium 0g | 0.19g | 0g - 45g |
| L-Citrulline 8g | 4.3g | 0.01g - 286g |
| Beta Alanine 3.2g | 2.44g | 0g - 6.5g |
| Arginine Nitrate 3g | 1.56g | 0.5g - 4.2g |
| Tyrosine 3g | 0.8g | 0g - 5.5g |
| Betaine 2.5g | 1.79g | 0g - 5g |
| Phenylethylamine 750mg | 253.97mg | 25mg - 750mg |
| Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine 0.6g | 0.35g | 0g - 1.2g |
| Casein Protein 0.51g | 0.38g | 0.05g - 6g |
| Himalayan Rock Salt 0.5g | 0.27g | 0g - 2g |
| Theobromine 500mg | 106.67mg | 1.5mg - 600mg |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 0.35g | 0.56g | 0g - 350g |
| Alpinia Galanga Extract 300mg | 257.87mg | 100mg - 340mg |
| N-Phenethyl Dimethylamine 300mg | 180.76mg | 30mg - 600mg |
| Rhodiola Crenulata Extract 300mg | 258.33mg | 150mg - 300mg |
| Ancient Peat And Apple Extract 150mg | 150.23mg | 70mg - 400mg |
| Extended Release Caffeine 139mg | 76.61mg | 25mg - 300mg |
| Green Coffee Extract 0.1g | 0.17g | 0g - 1.5g |
| Senactiv 100mg | 60.9mg | 25mg - 150mg |
| Sceletium Tortuosum 0.05g | 0.12g | 0.01g - 1g |
| AstraGin 50mg | 42.34mg | 5mg - 750mg |
Claims
Triumph earned a thumbs-up in this category because 87% 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).
Triumph is extremely effective at:
Triumph is moderately effective at:
- improve cycling sprint performance
- increase muscle mass
- improve sprint performance
- improve running performance
- improve memory
- improve rowing performance
- decrease body fat
- improve recovery
- improve swimming performance
- improve cycling performance
- improve muscular endurance
- improve sports performance
- decrease fatigue
- improve cognitive ability
- increase strength
- improve cardiovascular endurance
Triumph*3 is ineffective at:
Research Rating
Triumph earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 24. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 24 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
Triumph 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.
Triumph contains:
- total ingredients: 25
- ingredients with amounts listed: 25
- 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
Triumph earned a thumbs-up in this category because it ranks 314 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.
Triumph ranks 314 out of 1,898 in the Pre-Workout Supplements category and 960 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 |
|---|
| Triumph vs Spartan Fuel |
| Triumph vs Core Fury |
| Triumph vs Ion Pre-Workout |
| Triumph vs Go Mode |
| Triumph vs Blood Rounds |
Triumph vs Other Apollon Nutrition 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 Triumph against its sister products; products manufactured by Apollon Nutrition within the pre-workout supplements category.
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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 | more 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 |
Comments (1)
Apollon Nutrition- Triumph - is a great y PWO. Subtle but very clean long lasting energy. You feel strong and confident throughout your entire workout. Decent pumps and focus. A bit expensive but if you can afford it could be used a a Daily Driver.
April 28, 2023