What is beta-alanine?
Beta-alanine is an amino acid produced in the liver. Beta-alanine has seen a surge in popularity ove...read more
2020
June
Full Spectrum RX by LabTech Nutraceuticals Review
Full Spectrum RX is a pre-workout supplement manufactured by LabTech Nutraceuticals. It ranks 1,563 out of 1,898 pre-workout supplements and earned an overall thumbs-down recommendation based on seven factors including nutrition label transparency, ingredients, dosing, claims, research rating, and ranking.
Thumbs-down
Full Spectrum RX earned a thumbs-down 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 | 4 votes |
| Overall Average | 0 stars |
Add Your Vote
No email or registration required; click a button below and move on with your life!
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 Full Spectrum RX, or the products listed in the table below. The number next to the thumb up is how many votes Full Spectrum RX won; the number next to the thumb down is how many votes it lost to the other product.
There have been no comparison votes cast for Full Spectrum RX.
Table of Contents
Full Spectrum RX Simple Report
Full Spectrum RX 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
Full Spectrum RX earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.67. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Full Spectrum RX 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
Full Spectrum RX earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 42% 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.
Full Spectrum RX contains:
- extremely effective ingredients: 2
- moderately effective ingredients: 11
- ineffective ingredients: 9
- unrated ingredients: 9 (the database does not contain information on these ingredients)
- total ingredients: 31
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Agmatine Sulfate 1.5g | 3 out of 3 |
| Huperzine A 10mg | 2.7 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B1 2mg | 2.3 out of 3 |
| Beta Alanine 3.5g | 2 out of 3 |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 350mg | 2 out of 3 |
| L-Theanine 200mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Higenamine 50mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Naringin Extract 50mg | 2 out of 3 |
| L-Taurine 2.25g | 1.9 out of 3 |
| Beet Root Extract 1g | 1.9 out of 3 |
| Synephrine 20mg | 1.8 out of 3 |
| Citrulline Malate 8g | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B6 10mg | 1.5 out of 3 |
| Black Pepper Extract 5mg | 1.4 out of 3 |
| N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine 250mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Yohimbine 1mcg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B2 20mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B3 20mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B5 20mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B12 12mcg | 1 out of 3 |
| L-Arginine AKG 1.25g | 1 out of 3 |
| Octopamine 30mg | 1 out of 3 |
| L-Dopa* | not rated |
| 2-aminoisoheptane* | not rated |
| L-Norvaline* | not rated |
| Dendrobium Nobile Extract* | not rated |
| Phenylethylamine* | not rated |
| Noopept* | not rated |
| N-Methyl Tyramine HCl* | not rated |
| Rutaecarpine* | not rated |
| Dihydroxybergamottin* | not rated |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.67 |
* These ingredients are not included in the Supplement Database.
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of June 06, 2020.
Ingredient Articles
Does beta-alanine increase strength?
During exercise, increased pH can cause fatigue and hamper performance. Resistance training relies o...read more
Does beta-alanine improve long distance running?
Theoretically, beta-alanine should improve performance in several activities, especially high intens...read more
Which preworkout supplement ingredients work best?
There is a good reason caffeine and beta-alanine are the two most popular ingredients found in prewo...read more
Ingredient Dosing
Full Spectrum RX earned a thumbs-down in this category because 44% 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.
Full Spectrum RX Dosing Compared to Research
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Full Spectrum RX 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 10mg | 20mg |
| Citrulline Malate 8g | 8g |
| Beta Alanine 3.5g | 2.4g - 6g |
| Taurine 2.25g | 6g |
| Agmatine Sulfate 1.5g | 1.335g - 3.57g |
| Naringin 50mg | 400mg |
| Huperzine A 10000mcg | 100mcg - 200mcg |
| Yohimbine 0.001mg | 20mg |
| Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine) 5mg | 60mg |
Full Spectrum RX Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Full Spectrum RX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 2mg | 11.63mg | 0mg - 250mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 20mg | 7.27mg | 0.12mg - 100mg |
| Niacin 20mg | 26.31mg | 0mg - 500mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 20mg | 23.54mg | 0mg - 500mg |
| Vitamin B6 0.01g | 0.01g | 0g - 1.7g |
| Vitamin B12 0g | 0.02g | 0g - 15g |
| Citrulline Malate 8g | 4.39g | 0g - 10.3g |
| Beta Alanine 3.5g | 2.44g | 0g - 6.5g |
| Taurine 2.25g | 1.1g | 0g - 4.24g |
| Agmatine Sulfate 1.5g | 0.8g | 0g - 2.5g |
| L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate 1.25g | 1.51g | 0.01g - 5.5g |
| Beetroot Juice 1g | 0.72g | 0g - 5g |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 0.35g | 0.56g | 0g - 350g |
| L-Dopa 250mg | 191.67mg | 100mg - 300mg |
| Tyrosine 0.25g | 0.8g | 0g - 5.5g |
| L-Theanine 0.2g | 0.16g | 0g - 1g |
| Dimethylhexylamine (DMHA) 175mg | 165.32mg | 50mg - 350mg |
| L-Norvaline 100mg | 165.3mg | 25mg - 500mg |
| Dendrobium 50mg | 222.04mg | 30mg - 600mg |
| Higenamine 50mg | 51.45mg | 10mg - 125mg |
| Naringin 50mg | 140.98mg | 0.05mg - 600mg |
| Phenylethylamine 50mg | 253.97mg | 25mg - 750mg |
| Noopept 30mg | 24.95mg | 10mg - 50mg |
| Octopamine 30mg | 63.57mg | 5mg - 200mg |
| Tyramine 25mg | 44.38mg | 20mg - 75mg |
| P-Synephrine 20mg | 38.14mg | 1.2mg - 200mg |
| Rutaecarpine 10mg | 92.78mg | 10mg - 125mg |
| Huperzine A 10mg | 1.64mg | 0mg - 300mg |
| Yohimbine 0g | 0.03g | 0g - 5g |
| Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piperine) 0.01g | 0.02g | 0g - 5g |
| Dihydroxybergamottin 5mg | 15mg | 5mg - 25mg |
Claims
Full Spectrum RX earned a thumbs-down in this category because 73% 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).
Full Spectrum RX is extremely effective at:
Full Spectrum RX is moderately effective at:
- lower blood pressure
- improve memory
- increase fat burning
- decrease body fat
- reduce frequency of the common cold
- improve recovery
- lower total cholesterol levels
- increase energy expenditure
- improve immune function
- improve sleep quality
- reduce muscle soreness
- improve cognitive ability
- improve running performance
- improve sprint performance
- improve cycling sprint performance
- improve sports performance
- improve rowing performance
- improve muscular endurance
- reduce muscle damage
- improve swimming performance
- decrease fatigue
- improve mood
- increase muscle mass
Research Rating
Full Spectrum RX earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 23. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 23 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
Full Spectrum RX 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.
Full Spectrum RX contains:
- total ingredients: 31
- ingredients with amounts listed: 31
- 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
Full Spectrum RX earned a thumbs-down in this category because it ranks 1,563 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.
Full Spectrum RX ranks 1,563 out of 1,898 in the Pre-Workout Supplements category and 4,279 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 |
|---|
| Full Spectrum RX vs High Power |
| Full Spectrum RX vs Dexter Halloween Edition |
| Full Spectrum RX vs X-Cite |
| Full Spectrum RX vs Fuse Pre-Workout |
| Full Spectrum RX vs Ignite |
Full Spectrum RX vs Other LabTech Nutraceuticals 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 Full Spectrum RX against its sister products; products manufactured by LabTech Nutraceuticals within the pre-workout supplements category.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| Full Spectrum RX vs BioMETRIC Shock |
See more comparisons: Is Full Spectrum RX 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 | less 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 bottom third of category |
| Overall Recommendation | received a thumbs down in the majority of areas |
Leave a comment