Frequently Asked Questions

All Sci-MX products are based on weight and not volume and the weight indicated on the tub is strictly monitored during manufacturing to ensure the correct weight is met for every tub. Our products are packaged to the highest European standards and the weight of the product that you have purchased is the weight of the dry powder in the container.

To minimise our environmental impact we have reduced the number of different plastic containers that we use to package our products into the smallest range possible. This results in some products filling the container more than others. This is a result of a combination of product weight, ingredient density and how long the product has been standing still, as all dry powders will settle and compress over a period of time.

As a leading sports nutrition brand, Sci-MX takes the health of our customers and quality of our products very seriously which is why all ingredients, even down to the flavours, are derived from natural sources. The only exception is the occasional use of sucralose, a safe and widely used sweetener, which is used sparingly.

All our soft gels and capsules contain gelatine. However our powdered products do not contain gelatin or meat derivatives.

Our gelatine source is Beef (Bovine).

All dairy-based proteins contain some lactose. However, due to the quality filtration process during production, the majority of lactose is removed from Sci-MX protein products. To further ensure smooth digestion, Sci-MX adds the Opti-zyme™ digestive enzyme pack.

All powdered non-capsulated products are suitable for vegetarians.

Our capsules contain gelatin but the contents of these capsules are suitable for vegetarians therefore, one way to use it would be to empty the contents out and consume with a drink or in your protein shake. This will be just as effective but may be less palatable.

Although the product itself does not contain nuts, it is produced in a factory which uses nut ingredients in other products. Although every precaution is taken to ensure that no nut contamination occurs, unfortunately we cannot guarantee this.

All Sci-MX products use low DE (dextrose equivalent) carbohydrates to minimize the insulin response of the body to sugars and reduce the insulin spikes sometimes associated with them. Sci-MX prefers to use Fructose, a natural sweetener with a lower calorific value that does not affect insulin or blood sugar levels as dramatically as sugar.

Whilst we cannot comment on the suitability of our products with pre-determined medical conditions, this information may help you to make an informed decision.

All Sci-MX products are considered Gluten Free with the exception of our Protein Duo Bars and Protein Flapjacks. However, if you are unsure, always read the label.

Every precaution is taken to ensure that our products are not contaminated with allergens during manufacturing. However, some products may contain traces of nuts. Always read the label.

All Sci-MX products are formulated without the use of any substances that are known to cause a positive drug test. All reasonable precautions are taken to reduce the risk of our products causing a positive drug test. Positive drug tests that are directly attributable to taking sports supplements are extremely rare. Sci-MX has never been implicated in a positive drug test and our products are used extensively by drug tested athletes.

Many variables exist that we have no control over, for example: medications an athlete may be taking while using our products and how such medications may affect a drug test or how such medications may interact with the use of sports supplements; how our products are handled and what measures are taken to prevent deliberate or accidental contamination once the product is in the hands of an athlete; each athlete’s individual biological constitution and how it may react to extreme training conditions in conjunction with using our products with other supplements and food intake. Therefore, despite the risk being extremely low, the risk ultimately lies with the athlete.

Products that contain ingredients to enhance sports performance, such as the creatine or beta-alanine found in products like OMNI-MX® , OMNI-MX® HARDCORE and CREA  HARDCORE™, could be cycled every few months or so simply to ensure these types of active ingredients remain as effective as possible.

However, products such as GRS-5® PROTEIN SYSTEM, GROW HARDCORE™, LEAN GROW MRF™ and MASS SYSTEM™ can be used continuously.

Sci-MX takes a very strong view against the use of anabolic steroids because it is not only illegal, it is also unnatural and harmful to health and therefore goes against everything Sci-MX stands for. All our products contain natural, active ingredients that work with the body to boost its own natural functions rather than substitute or replace them like anabolic steroids do.

It is because of our strong stance against the use of anabolic steroids and any other contraindicated ingredients that can be harmful to health, that Sci-MX can be proud members of ESSNA (European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance) and HFMA (Health Food Manufacturers’ Association).

17-T SOMATOCRI-MX™ contains naturally occurring ingredients that help enhance the natural process of ‘anabolic drive’ and provide the ‘building blocks’ that are used to produce natural testosterone, growth hormone and IGF-1. Therefore, 17-T SOMATOCRI-MX™ is designed as a male health support supplement and customers using it may experience an increase in libido.

OMNI-MX® HARDCORE can cause significant muscle growth.

We must recommend that you seek advice from your health care professional before using any of our product range. All our products can be used by anyone in good health, however, we are not in a position to be able to comment on individual medical questions as we are not trained healthcare professionals who have an understanding of your case.

We are sorry that we are unable to advise you any further but please feel free to show any of our product descriptions to your healthcare professional and seek their advice.

Strictly speaking Sci-MX Nutrition does not recommend the use of our supplements by any person under the age of 16. This is not because of  physiological or medical concerns, as our products contain only natural, safe and approved food ingredients.

From an ethical perspective, Sci-MX Nutrition does not encourage or support sports supplement use for anyone under the age of 16, and even then, at the discretion of the parents or guardians. Anybody younger should simply follow a healthy, balanced diet and only consider supplements after the age of 16.

Yes, all Sci-MX products are unisex and can be used by males or females with the exception of our male health support category products, which have been specifically designed for men.    

It depends on the product, but none of our capsules are larger than approximately 2cm by 1 cm

Yes. This will not affect the effectiveness of the product in question but please be aware that it is not formulated to be consumed in this way, therefore there are no flavourings added to it and it will not be to everybody’s taste.

Do you use any protein shakes? If so, another way to consume it would be to open the contents of the capsule into your shake and drink it this way.

As a rule, once a shake has been mixed with water it should be consumed within 30 – 60 minutes at room temperature and within 15 – 30 minutes or less in hotter climates. However, you could pre-mix it if you were going to store it in a refrigerator. Otherwise, we recommend that you keep it dry and unmixed to ensure its nutritional value is optimised when you drink your shake, with the exception of ULTIMATE BREAKFAST SHAKE™ which should be consumed immediately.

You can mix any of our protein products with milk however this will alter the nutritional profile (for example, increasing the amount of fat, carbohydrate and sugar content), as well as increase the thickness of the shake.

Yes, in fact, due to the slow releasing carbohydrates from milled oats and the fast acting whey protein, it’s an ideal shake at any time of the day for a healthy, nutritious boost and can aid recovery after intensive training sessions.  

100% ULTRAGEN™ WHEY PROTEIN is a fast releasing protein source and therefore ideal pre and post exercise for energy and muscle repair and growth.

GRS-5® PROTEIN SYSTEM is a slower releasing protein source and therefore ideally suited for extra protein intake in between meals and before bed.

With a steady release of proteins over a long period of time such as those in GRS-5® PROTEIN SYSTEM, the muscles will have a constant flow and supply of proteins to use throughout the day and night.

This will ensure that muscle repairs quickly and fully which means faster recovery and more rapid growth results.

The lumps which you have described in the powder are likely to have formed during manufacturing. Although uncommon this can happen when the raw ingredients are sieved and mixed together depending on the mesh size used. These lumps will normally disperse when the product is mixed in a hand-held shaker.

Even on non-training days your body will be requiring protein for muscle repair and growth, especially if you have trained hard the previous day. If you are training well and you want to ensure you remain strong and are wanting to grow lean muscle, Sci-MX recommends taking one of our protein-based sports nutrition products on training and non-training days.

Due to the active ingredients in BUILD & TRIM™ WHEY PROTEIN it is designed for pre and post exercise consumption to help provide essential proteins for muscle repair and growth whilst also aiding fat loss.

DIET SHAKE™ also contains active fat loss ingredients and is ideally suited to be used as two or three nutritious snacks as part of a daily, healthy, fat loss eating regime.

Both are designed to be taken in between meals and post exercise to increase nutrient intake and aid muscle recovery and growth. LEAN GROW MRF™ contains an almost equal balance of Cross-Action™ Carbohydrates and GRS-5® PROTEIN making it an ideal supplement for those needing extra energy and protein because they are training hard and their daily diet doesn’t contain enough carbohydrates.

GROW Hardcore™ contains less Cross-Action™ carbohydrates but remains high in GRS-5® PROTEIN content and is therefore designed for those customers who want muscle size and strength gains but don’t require extra good quality carbohydrates because they get enough from their daily meals.

Aminogen® is a specifically formulated enzyme blend which clinical research has shown can increase BCAA retention by a massive 250%, nitrogen levels in muscle by 32% and overall amino acid plasma levels by 100%.

Therefore, the addition of Aminogen® into Sci-MX products means a little of Sci-MX goes a very long way to repair and grow lean muscle.

 Aminogen® effectively doubles the amount of whey protein per serving.

The overall differences between these two products are the goals they help to achieve.

OMNI-MX® is a lean muscle gain all-in-one product whereas OMNI-MX® HARDCORE is a muscle mass and bulk all-in-one product. As a result, the amount of calories is vastly different with OMNI-MX® at 277kcal and OMNI-MX® HARDCORE at 562kcal, each promoting a different goal.

OMNI-MX® is for those users that want the strength and power gains of an all-in-one to gain a lean, athletic physique. The calorie content and nutrient range in OMNI-MX® HARDCORE is designed to encourage strength and power as well as extreme muscle mass.

The sediment that you can see in your shaker is Nettle Root extract which is a vital part of the PRO-ANABOLIC MALE SUPPORT STACK™ and takes a little more effort to mix.

Because of the comprehensive list of ingredients contained within OMNI-MX® HARDCORE, it is the only product that has instructions to shake “vigorously” for 30 seconds, so all you need to do is mix it for a little longer and the Nettle Root extract will disperse. 

Alongside Sci-MXs’ SHRED-X™ HARDCORE, our PYRO-MX LEANBURN® is possibly one of the world’s most effective thermogenic fat loss products. The combination of herbs, botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals helps to boost your overall metabolic rate, increase your calorie expenditure, virtually eliminate sugar cravings and convert carbohydrates to energy to name but a few of its effects! This product is ideal for anyone looking for rapid fat loss and as a result, improved muscle definition.

If you are looking for a fat reducing product and carb blocker to use without a thermogenic affect, SCI-MX PYRO-MX STIMULANT FREE™ is perfect and can be used day or night. Ingredients such as Acetyl-L-Carnitine work by converting carbohydrates to energy rather than storing as fat, helping you sculpt the toned physique you desire.

You can also use the two together in a ‘stack’ for maximum fat loss results day and night.  

PYRO-MX LEANBURN® is a comprehensive, natural fat loss product that significantly aids the use of fat stores as energy, blocks starch, prevents sugar cravings and raises metabolism.

PYRO-MX LEANBURN® works extremely well in conjunction with CLA LEAN-1000™. CLA is an omega source which not only helps to prevent fat storage and encourage fat loss, it is also highly effective at preserving muscle tissue. This is essential for gaining strength, gaining muscle tone, increasing metabolism and maintaining long-term fat loss.

PYRO-MX LEANBURN® contains a precise blend of active ingredients formulated to increase metabolic rate and energy production. Using this product too close to bedtime may affect sleep.

The latest research shows that a small amount of creatine (5gm – 10gm per day) supplemented regularly over an extended period of time (approximately 20 – 30 days) provides the same strength and power benefits as you would from taking a large loading phase of creatine over a short period of time.

Also, with small but regular supplementation of creatine - such as that recommended with all Sci-MX products containing creatine - water retention and kidney workload associated with a loading phase are significantly reduced.

This is why all Sci-MX products containing creatine are based on the latest research and balanced with the correct amount of ingredients recommended to be safe and highly effective.

Creatine Monohydrate is absorbed into the muscles most effectively in the presence of sources of carbohydrate. Therefore, Sci-MX’s ultra-pure CREATINE MONOHYDRATE can be taken with ENDURO FUEL™, X-PLODE    HARDCORE™ or LEAN GROW MRF™ to ensure effective results.

There is no problem mixing Sci-MX’s ultra-pure CREATINE MONOHYDRATE or GLUTAMINE PRO™ with any of Sci-MX’s range of protein shakes. However, you may wish to consider looking at OMNI-MX® or OMNI-MX® HARDCORE as these products will contain the right balance of proteins, creatine and glutamine in one convenient serving.

Please rest assured that this is not due to any changes to the formulation of this product. It is purely down to size of the gauze used during manufacturing which can vary between batches.

X-PLODE HARDCORE™ contains a naturally occurring amino acid called beta-alanine that vastly improves your energy output by delaying muscle fatigue. In some users this ingredient also results in a harmless tingling known as 'par aesthesia' and is completely normal when using X-PLODE HARDCORE™.

Stomach discomfort when using a protein shake is unusual, however some users do report a slight bloating due to the higher protein content, especially if they are not used to taking protein-based products.

We would recommend that you try using a half serving to begin with and then build up to full servings.