BH2K vs Dissident

At Unmatched, one of the most common questions we get asked is why we have two different products in the pre-workout category with similar proposed benefits.

On the surface it may seem silly to have two pre-workout products, with the same flavors, with the only difference being their names to distinguish them. But when you look a little deeper, turn the tub over and study the supplement fact panels, you’ll see that these two pre-workouts have distinctly different formulations. Why would we do that?

Well, we could just say that one is stimulant based, and one is non-stimulant based and leave it at that. However, at Unmatched we want you, the consumer, to have a deeper understanding of the ‘why’ behind what you are putting into your body. You may find that one product fulfills your own personal needs better than the other, or you may find that you want a truly unbelievable workout experience and be intrigued by what the two products can provide as a unit.

The information below will hope to inform you on the benefits of each pre-workout formula we have currently (BH2K and Dissident) independently, what are their similarities, what are their differences, and how you can strategically utilize each to your advantage in your own pre-workout supplementation. Let’s get started!

First we will dive into our BH2K stimulant based pre-workout formula.

Fully loaded with a 20g serving size of clinically researched and proven ingredients to support all areas you are looking to cover in a pre-workout product.

Let’s look at each ingredient briefly below.

  • 3D Pump Breakthrough®: Can enhance nitric oxide production and blood flow, increase muscle pumps and improve hydration.
  • Beta Alanine: Can buffer lactic acid, delay muscle fatigue, and enhance endurance.
  • L-Tyrosine: Supports focus and cognitive function.
  • CreGAAtine®: A studied, more efficient creatine combination that has shown the ability for creatine to enter the cell via 4 pathways as opposed to one. Can increase skeletal muscle creatine concentration much more efficiently as well as increase brain creatine levels. This can improve strength, power, and muscle recovery.
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Can support fat metabolism, energy production, and cognitive function.
  • Enfinity® Paraxanthine: Can provide a smooth energy boost without jitters, crashes, or negative side effects.
  • Cognizin®: Can enhance cognitive function. Easily crosses the blood brain barrier.
  • CognatiQ®: Can support brain health and cognitive function through increases of BDNF.
  • AstraGin®: Can improve nutrient absorption and gut health.

Now that we have BH2K covered, let’s look into our non-stimulant-based pre-workout Dissident.

Another innovative formula that is going to cover all areas of your pre-workout needs without the traditional use of stimulants. These ingredient swaps will allow for the achievement of similar benefits, but through different pathways.

Let’s take a look below at each ingredient:

  • L-Citrulline: Can enhance nitric oxide production, improving blood flow and muscle pumps.
  • Beta Alanine: Can buffer lactic acid, delay muscle fatigue, and enhance endurance.
  • Arginine Nitrate (as NO3-T®): Can increase nitric oxide for better blood flow and muscle pumps.
  • Peak ATP®: Readily available fuel source for the body. Can improve energy, power output, strength, and muscle recovery.
  • Cognizin®: Can enhance cognitive function. Easily crosses the blood brain barrier.
  • Zynamite®: Can provide improved mental energy and cognitive enhancement.
  • Pine Bark Extract: Rich in antioxidants, can support blood flow and reduce oxidative stress.
  • Huperzine A: Can improve memory and cognitive function by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme crucial for nerve function and signal transmission.

Now that we have established what each pre-workout looks like ingredient wise, lets dive into a little bit of their common ingredients.

Common Ingredients:

  • Beta Alanine: Present in both formulas, providing endurance and fatigue delay.
  • Cognizin®: Found in both, supporting cognitive function.
  • L-Citrulline: Found in 3D Pump Breakthrough® as well as a single ingredient. Can enhance nitric oxide production and improve blood flow.

So, as you can see the list of common ingredients is quite small. Each formula has their own list of unique ingredients to make them innovative,

Unique Ingredients in BH2K:

  • 3D Pump Breakthrough® (L-Citrulline, Glycerol, Amla Fruit Extract)
  • L-Tyrosine
  • CreGAAtine®
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine
  • Enfinity® Paraxanthine
  • CognatiQ®
  • AstraGin®

Unique Ingredients in Dissident:

  • L-Citrulline- Not in combo with other ingredients
  • Arginine Nitrate (as NO3-T®)
  • Peak ATP®
  • Zynamite®
  • Pine Bark Extract
  • Huperzine A

So going back to the question, what makes these two products different can be summed up very simply by understanding the above information.

  • BH2K is more comprehensive in cognitive and metabolic support, including a creatine derivative (CreGAAtine®) and ingredients like L-Tyrosine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine, while also being adequately formulated with ingredients to support energy needs (paraxanthine), focus (Cognizin®, CognatiQ®), and nitric oxide production (3D Pump Breakthrough®)
  • Dissident has a primary focus on blood flow and nitric oxide production with L-Citrulline and Arginine Nitrate, along with ingredients that improve non-stimulant energy needs and enhance power output (Beta Alanine and Peak ATP®) and provide improved focus and overall cognitive benefits (Cognizin®, Zynamite®, Huperzine A).

Conclusion:

As you can see both formulas aim to enhance physical performance and overall feelings of well-being but with different emphases.

The choice between them would depend on specific workout goals and personal preferences regarding cognitive and physical performance enhancement.

They can either be used independently, as they are covering all aspects that one would expect from a pre-workout supplement (energy, focus, pumps, endurance), or they can be stacked together for a truly unreal workout experience with very little overlap.

The ingredients that do overlap, Cognizin®, Beta Alanine, and Citrulline, have combined serving sizes that will still put you well within ranges that have shown amazing clinically studied results.

So, whatever your exercise goals are, whether you want stimulants or not, your choice in either BH2K, Dissident, or both to help you towards those goals can be made with confidence.

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