Animal Pack - Worth the money? - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Supplement Forum

Drallen2662 · 06-12-2008, 05:23 PM

I was pricing out some supplements when I stumbled across this "animal pack"-

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/animalpak.html

I can't even pronounce half of the amino acids and performance optimizers so I was hoping you guys could tell me if this is something to consider or if I should just save my money.

I already take a multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin C, green tea, whey protein, and creatine monohydrate.

Ross86 · 06-12-2008, 05:53 PM

It's a waste 'o money IMO...

TALO · 06-12-2008, 08:35 PM

I like it.

Ross86 · 06-13-2008, 05:27 AM

We sell them for $35. I didn't consider that they're cheaper everywhere else on Earth. So here is a breakdown:

The only thing I don't like about the multi is that it isn't loaded with B vitamins. It's a mediocre multi...not great, but not bad.

The performance optimizer has some cool stuff in it. I think it's worthwhile...especially since there are so many different things in it.

Amino acid blend - duh...that's what your protein is for. It looks like they would have at least put in all EAA's. And they didn't put in enough BCAA's IMO.

EFA Complex - Why in the world did they add an Omega 6 EFA and an Omega 9 EFA and not put in any Omega 3's? Blows my mind...! Most people get LOADS of lineoleic acid already...and plenty of oleic acid. I would guess because it's cheaper. Some EPA & DHA would have been awesome. Oh well.

The digestive enzymes are good. They do LOTS of things other than helping with digestion. I believe they can help with recovery.

widdoes2504 · 06-13-2008, 10:16 AM

I think it is not the best use of your money. You can get better stuff at or below the same price.

Ross86 · 06-13-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widdoes2504

I think it is not the best use of your money. You can get better stuff at or below the same price.

I agree...especially considering that the large Animal Pak (44 packs) is only 22 days worth.

john917v · 06-14-2008, 08:36 AM

The large pack lasts 22 days? Then, they should make a 'Beast Pack" They seem pretty good/convenient to me, but pricey.

TALO · 06-14-2008, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross86

I agree...especially considering that the large Animal Pak (44 packs) is only 22 days worth.

I use to get the ANimal Pak and Never once did i need to take 2 paks a day.

Beverly International has a very good pack that I use now - Most of the same stuff if not more for way less $$

Drallen2662 · 06-15-2008, 08:44 PM

Ok, I was just woundering. I'll save the money then and spend it on something worth while, like a 6-pack of budweiser. I alwayse get results from that supplement.

Big Chris · 06-16-2008, 07:32 AM

ISS also has a good vitamin pack. Cheaper than Animal too

06-12-2008, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Drallen2662 Rank: New Member Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 38 Country: Gender:	Animal Pack - Worth the money? I was pricing out some supplements when I stumbled across this "animal pack"- http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/animalpak.html I can't even pronounce half of the amino acids and performance optimizers so I was hoping you guys could tell me if this is something to consider or if I should just save my money. I already take a multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin C, green tea, whey protein, and creatine monohydrate.
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06-12-2008, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,723 Country: Gender:	It's a waste 'o money IMO...
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06-12-2008, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
TALO Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,824 Country: Gender:	I like it.
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06-13-2008, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,723 Country: Gender:	We sell them for $35. I didn't consider that they're cheaper everywhere else on Earth. So here is a breakdown: The only thing I don't like about the multi is that it isn't loaded with B vitamins. It's a mediocre multi...not great, but not bad. The performance optimizer has some cool stuff in it. I think it's worthwhile...especially since there are so many different things in it. Amino acid blend - duh...that's what your protein is for. It looks like they would have at least put in all EAA's. And they didn't put in enough BCAA's IMO. EFA Complex - Why in the world did they add an Omega 6 EFA and an Omega 9 EFA and not put in any Omega 3's? Blows my mind...! Most people get LOADS of lineoleic acid already...and plenty of oleic acid. I would guess because it's cheaper. Some EPA & DHA would have been awesome. Oh well. The digestive enzymes are good. They do LOTS of things other than helping with digestion. I believe they can help with recovery.
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06-13-2008, 10:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
widdoes2504 Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,174 Country: Gender:	I think it is not the best use of your money. You can get better stuff at or below the same price.
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06-14-2008, 08:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 409	The large pack lasts 22 days? Then, they should make a 'Beast Pack" They seem pretty good/convenient to me, but pricey.
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06-15-2008, 08:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Drallen2662 Rank: New Member Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 38 Country: Gender:	Ok, I was just woundering. I'll save the money then and spend it on something worth while, like a 6-pack of budweiser. I alwayse get results from that supplement.
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06-16-2008, 07:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Big Chris Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	ISS also has a good vitamin pack. Cheaper than Animal too

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