If you're a bodybuilder, professional or amateur athlete you probably already know that you absolutely need a multivitamin to be at the top of your game. Multis aren't exciting, but they're important. You may have also noticed that choosing multivitamins is lot harder and a lot less fun than choosing other types of supplements. There are way too many nutrients and other factors to take into consideration, and most are made by companies that don't really specialize in or have much to do with sports nutrition. If you're still looking around for the right multi to support your strength training and conditioning, you should know about Universal Nutrition's Animal Pak. This is a perennial top-selling multivitamin pack among bodybuilders, professional and dedicated amateur athletes and would be a great choice for you too.
What's so special about the Animal Pak? It's a combination of factors. Animal Pak has certainly been marketed well. But it's also a product from a company people already know and trust with respect to sports nutrition – Universal. Universal Nutrition has a great reputation in the industry and has plenty of experience making sports nutrition supplements. That may not be true of whatever company made the multi you're taking now.
The Animal Pak formula also goes way beyond your current multi in terms of ingredients. This is not a basic multivitamin in any sense. It does cover all of the essential vitamins and minerals without really skimping on any one nutrient (we think it'd be great to include a little more magnesium at the expense of some calcium). But just as much of each pack is devoted to nonessential nutrients that support strength, stamina or muscle conditioning in some way. Animal Pak contains generous potencies of a wide array of nutrients from across the spectrum, over 55 in all; vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, herb extracts, bioflavonoids and enzymes. Accordingly, there are a substantial amount of capsules and tablets per dose with Animal Pak; so this is not a product for those who are shy about taking tablets. Universal must have reasoned that it you can sling a few hundred pounds around in the gym, you should have no trouble handling a few large tablets. We can't promise you you'll feel any different or better with Animal Pak, that's just the nature of multis, but you can be sure you're getting a lot of support for whatever your training goals are.
Animal Pak Description from Universal Nutrition
For three decades and counting, Animal Pak has been the time-tested choice for uncompromising strength athletes all over the world. A complete all-in-one training pack specifically designed for the strongest lifters and toughest athletes. Animal Pak provides the nutritional "insurance" to help you get through every set, every rep, every time.
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| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 2 packs
Servings Per Container: 22 |
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value** |
| Calories | 40 | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5g | 2** |
| -Dietary Fiber | 1.5g | 5** |
| -Total Sugars | 2g | |
| --Including 0g of Added Sugars | | 0 |
| Protein | 5g | 10** |
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene, acetate) | 1780mcg | 198 |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 1000mg | 1111 |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 100mcg | 500 |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 150mg | 1000 |
| Vitamin K (as phytonadione, menaquinone) | 120mcg | 100 |
| Thiamin (as mononitrate) | 76mg | 6333 |
| Riboflavin | 76mg | 5846 |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 82mg | 513 |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 80mg | 4706 |
| Folate (400mcg folic acid) | 680mcg | 170 |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 1000mcg | 41667 |
| Biotin | 300mcg | 1000 |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 76mg | 1520 |
| Choline (as bitartrate) | 90mg | 16 |
| Calcium | 2.2g | 169 |
| Phosphorus | 1625mg | 130 |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150mcg | 100 |
| Magnesium (as oxide) | 400mg | 95 |
| Zinc (as oxide) | 30mg | 273 |
| Selenium (as sodium selenite) | 50mcg | 91 |
| Copper (as cupric sulfate) | 600mcg | 67 |
| Manganese (as sulfate) | 5mg | 217 |
| Chromium (as chromium chloride) | 100mcg | 286 |
| Potassium (as sulfate) | 200mg | 4 |
| Amino Acid Complex | | |
| -Alanine | 366mg | † |
| -Arginine | 265mg | † |
| -Aspartic Acid | 460mg | † |
| -Cystine | 79mg | † |
| -Glutamic Acid | 647mg | † |
| -Glycine | 562mg | † |
| -Glutamine | 127mg | † |
| -Hydroxyproline | 241mg | † |
| -Histidine | 90mg | † |
| -Isoleucine | 220mg | † |
| -Leucine | 416mg | † |
| -Lysine | 395mg | † |
| -Methionine | 100mg | † |
| -Phenylalanine | 162mg | † |
| -Proline | 419mg | † |
| -Serine | 226mg | † |
| -Threonine | 238mg | † |
| -Tryptophan | 70mg | † |
| -Valine | 241mg | † |
| -Ornithine | 5mg | † |
| Liver Detox Complex | | |
| -Milk Thistle Seed | 500mg | † |
| -Hawthorne Berry | 250mg | † |
| -Red Beet Root | 200mg | † |
| -N-Acetyl Cysteine | 100mg | † |
| -Turmeric Root | 100mg | † |
| Protein Complex | | |
| -Whey Protein Concentrate | 3500mg | † |
| -Beef & Liver Blend (Beef protein isolate, liver) | 2830mg | † |
| Performance Complex | | |
| -Eleutherococcus senticosus (root) | 1000mg | † |
| -L-Taurine | 500mg | † |
| -Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) | 400mg | † |
| -Choline Bitartrate | 250mg | † |
| -Inositol | 125mg | † |
| -Carnitine | 25mg | † |
| Antioxidant Complex | | |
| -Pine Bark Extract | 200mg | † |
| -Alpha Lipoic Acid | 100mg | † |
| -Grape Seed Extract | 50mg | † |
| -Coenzyme Q10 | 5mg | † |
| -Lutein | 1mg | † |
| -Lycopene | 1mg | † |
| Digestive Enzyme and Absorption Complex | | |
| -Inulin | 250mg | † |
| -Ginger Root | 200mg | † |
| -Bromelain | 100mg | † |
| -Acid Protease as VegPeptase | 64mg | † |
| -Papain | 64mg | † |
| -Lipase | 10mg | † |
| -Black Pepper Extract (fruit) as BioPerine | 2.5mg | † |
| Energy and Focus Complex | | |
| -Tyrosine | 315mg | † |
| -Green Tea Leaf Extract | 100mg | † |
| -D-Glucoronolactone | 100mg | † |
| -Coffee Bean Extract (polyphenols) | 100mg | † |
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** Percent Daily Value is based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value not established. |
Contains Milk & Soy. Made in a GMP facility on equipment that processes milk, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and wheat.
Ingredients:
Other Ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate, maltodextrin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, L-carnitine fumarate, lecithin, pharmaceutical glaze.
Manufacturer's Directions
Take 1 to 2 packs with breakfast or any other meal, with plenty of water. For those who compete or are training with higher intensity, two packs is suggested.
Manufacturer's Disclaimer
Not intended for use by those under the age of 18. This is a potent bodybuilding supplement. Before using this product seek advice from a medical doctor if you are unaware of your current health condition or planning any medical procedure.
