CONTROLLED LABS - Golden FinisH FAQ

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Posted by: pu12en12g Dec 21 2007, 03:43 PM

What is Golden FinisH ?

Golden FinisH: Optimized Postworkout Recovery Complex

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Key Attributes:

- Nutrient Rich
- Rapid Absorption
- Precisely Flavored
- Clinically Proven Anabolic Enzyme System
- Sugar Free
- 14g BCAA / EAA Per Serving
- Aminogen and Carbogen
- Optimal Growth, Nutrient Timing, and Amino Acid Assimilation
- Enhanced Insulin Regulation
- Muscle Glycogen Replenishment

The perfect FinisH to your intense workout, Golden FinisH has been formulated specifically for the serious athlete. Research and development indicates that this nutrient rich formula will aid recovery and help stabilize blood sugar levels to avoid the post-workout "crash". By shuttling nutrients, electrolytes, and amino acids into muscle cells we are able to stimulate muscle groups more often for optimal growth.

Golden Protein Complex:

With Hydrolyzed Whey and Whey Isolate providing immediate and sustained amino acid delivery, we enhanced this complex with additional Leucine (the anabolic trigger). With Dicalcium Phosphate from our GFH Complex, the result is a mild tasting, highly effective, optimal recovery product that is easy on the stomach, and doesn't break the bank.

Anabolic Enzyme System:

To take this recovery and growth formula to the next level, we included the clinically proven anabolic enzyme system Aminogen and Carbogen. The result is more efficient utilization of key nutrients during the key post-workout recovery window, helping to trigger anabolism legally and naturally.

CoriCARB and Inulin for Nutrient Shuttling and Enhanced Insulin Regulation:

Our unique and proprietary sugar-free blend of premium, nutrient rich carbohydrate sources enhanced with Inulin will help the serious athlete replenish muscle glycogen and help shuttle amino acids / nutrients into the muscles while blood flow is optimal without the post-workout "crash" associated with other products on the market.

GFH Complex:

For optimal post-workout cellular anabolism, look no further than our GFH Complex. We included crucial Electrolytes and Taurine to work in synergy, keeping your muscles in an anabolic state at the cellular level and for as long as possible. As a bonus, it appears that this complex may even help reduce muscle cramping and unnecessary soreness.

FinisH every workout with Golden FinisH !!

Posted by: opfor101 Dec 21 2007, 03:47 PM

QUOTE (pu12en12g @ Dec 21 2007, 03:43 PM)

What is Golden FinisH ? [indent]Golden FinisH: Optimized Postworkout Recovery Complex user posted image

Key Attributes: - Nutrient Rich - Rapid Absorption - Precisely Flavored - Clinically Proven Anabolic Enzyme System - Sugar Free - 14g BCAA / EAA Per Serving - Aminogen and Carbogen - Optimal Growth, Nutrient Timing, and Amino Acid Assimilation - Enhanced Insulin Regulation - Muscle Glycogen Replenishment The perfect FinisH to your intense workout, Golden FinisH has been formulated specifically for the serious athlete. Research and development indicates that this nutrient rich formula will aid recovery and help stabilize blood sugar levels to avoid the post-workout "crash". By shuttling nutrients, electrolytes, and amino acids into muscle cells we are able to stimulate muscle groups more often for optimal growth. Golden Protein Complex: With Hydrolyzed Whey and Whey Isolate providing immediate and sustained amino acid delivery, we enhanced this complex with additional Leucine (the anabolic trigger). With Dicalcium Phosphate from our GFH Complex, the result is a mild tasting, highly effective, optimal recovery product that is easy on the stomach, and doesn't break the bank. Anabolic Enzyme System: To take this recovery and growth formula to the next level, we included the clinically proven anabolic enzyme system Aminogen and Carbogen. The result is more efficient utilization of key nutrients during the key post-workout recovery window, helping to trigger anabolism legally and naturally. CoriCARB and Inulin for Nutrient Shuttling and Enhanced Insulin Regulation: Our unique and proprietary sugar-free blend of premium, nutrient rich carbohydrate sources enhanced with Inulin will help the serious athlete replenish muscle glycogen and help shuttle amino acids / nutrients into the muscles while blood flow is optimal without the post-workout "crash" associated with other products on the market. GFH Complex: For optimal post-workout cellular anabolism, look no further than our GFH Complex. We included crucial Electrolytes and Taurine to work in synergy, keeping your muscles in an anabolic state at the cellular level and for as long as possible. As a bonus, it appears that this complex may even help reduce muscle cramping and unnecessary soreness. FinisH every workout with Golden FinisH !![/indent]

wow that is so legible.

Posted by: opfor101 Dec 21 2007, 03:49 PM

any testing for this?

Posted by: Cdubya Dec 21 2007, 04:25 PM

It better be low-priced or good luck because 20 servings is weak man..

Posted by: pu12en12g Dec 21 2007, 04:45 PM

QUOTE (Cdubya @ Dec 21 2007, 04:25 PM)

It better be low-priced or good luck because 20 servings is weak man..

Thanks for your interest CDub, it is competitively priced and at 20 servings it will last most lifters 1 month or more.

Posted by: miggyg Dec 21 2007, 04:48 PM

awesome nice to see a new product out by you guys.. is there going to be samples sent?

Posted by: Cdubya Dec 21 2007, 04:49 PM

That's my point, one month. You could grab some whey, carbs, and extra BCAA's in bulk and it will last you over 3 months..I'm not trying to start an E-fight, just saying that I hope it's not too expensive

Posted by: miggyg Dec 21 2007, 04:56 PM

QUOTE (Cdubya @ Dec 21 2007, 04:49 PM)

That's my point, one month. You could grab some whey, crabs, and extra BCAA's in bulk and it will last you over 3 months..I'm not trying to start an E-fight, just saying that I hope it's not too expensive

i agree CL supplements are known for being months worth at a time...my PW lasts over 3 months . Why the sudden change to not be way above the rest of the companies?

Posted by: ANIMAL333 Dec 21 2007, 05:02 PM

Looks good bro!

I may have to give this one a shot!

Posted by: Regulator Dec 21 2007, 05:29 PM

golden finish

Did R Kelly keep a log?

Posted by: pu12en12g Dec 21 2007, 06:29 PM

QUOTE (Regulator @ Dec 21 2007, 05:29 PM)

golden finish

Did R Kelly keep a log?

Video log ?

Posted by: ed72338 Dec 22 2007, 01:58 AM

Just as long as it doesn't taste like a Golden Finish. These are expensive products to produce hence why you only see a month's supply. If they made a 2 or 3 month supply the product would cost well over $100 and would be hard to move.

So is it a Pina Colada flavor? It's hard to judge from the label but that's what it appears to me. I'm wary of the flavoring of these type of products. Hydroslates just don't taste good so it's hard to flavor products of this nature. I've been using Torrent nad it's ok but I need a change of pace. I was considering IntraBolic but now will consider this too. Seems like no company offers sample packets for these products. So I have to wait for others to review the flavor as I'm a bit picky. I don't suppose there will be any samples?

Posted by: UNCnate Dec 22 2007, 02:11 AM

Looks awesome.

Ive been looking for a new PWO supplement.

Posted by: pu12en12g Jan 4 2008, 05:58 AM

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Mixability- 10/10
This shouldn't be much of a shock considering how well the other CL products have mixed. I'm sure tomorrow when I try it with the full 3 scoop serving size and about 15oz of water it will have have a thicker consistency.

Taste- 8/10
It seems like an unusual flavor and that's what I love about it. I have been drinking chocolate flavored protein and what not for a bit and am VERY tired of it. It seems to have an abundance of difference flavors mixed in but, to me it tastes mostly like a mixture of pineapple, coconut, and banana. Judging by the flavor it should be very easy to mix with another fruit protein as well.

Ingredients- 9/10
It seems like this product will work in with any type of diet which I like very much. At first glance the 20g of protein may not seem like enough but, if you are having a post w/o meal alittle later it is more than enough. Also like stated before, you can always mix in another scoop of whey protein. Fat content is very low for this

. All the ingredients are quality, especially the Golden Protein Complex; 5000mg Complex of L-Leucine and Aminogen.

Cost- 8/10
It is probably the most expensive of the Controlled Labs products per serving but, it seems to be justified. I'm not 100% positive but, pretty sure it will be sold for $39.99 on the **.com store (pt correct me if I'm wrong please

.) Compared to other PWO prices this is right in range if not a bit less than others.

Posted by: pu12en12g Jan 4 2008, 06:00 AM

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Mixability: 10/10 - 3 scoops in 18 ounces of water in a shaker bottle, no clumps or any issues to speak of. Pretty smooth with 18 ounces, I will try less water next tomorrow to see how that works. My brother took 3 scoops with about 20 ounces in a glass and mixed it with a spoon. From what I saw it seemed smooth...I will try it with a glass and spoon tomorrow as well.

Taste: 5/10 (for now) - I say "for now" as many of these CL products tend to grow on me in terms of taste. First off, I knew I was in for something different when I first opened the jug and smelled the powder. No doubt, it's unique. The taste is unique as well. Nothing that I can't get down though. I personally couldn't care less how these products taste. It's my least important factor. The fact that the powder is so smooth and mixes so well makes it easy to get down so the taste isn't so bad.

Also, to be fair, this is my first PWO shake I've tried so I can't compare the taste to Torrent or 2:1:1 or anything. I'm imagining that making this stuff taste good is much harder compared to my plain jane 100% ON Whey. The instructions also recommend 40 ounces of water for a "smoother" tasting drink. I'll experiment with the ounces until I get something that tastes just right.

Again, I would have rated Purple Wraath a 3/10 when I first tried it. Now, I would rate it 10/10. Finding the right amount of water that works and allowing the taste to grow on you seem to be factors with CL products.

Effects: I didn't expect to have anything to post in terms of effects from a protein shake on day #1. The only weird thing I noticed was the feeling of a slight sugar rush that lasted about 15 minutes?!? Doesn't make sense as its sugarfree...could be insulin related? Also, I had less carbs in my stomach than normal at the time I took the shake. The label suggests taking 1/2 scoop to access tolerance. I usually do this with all other CL products. For GF, I decided to take a full 3 scoops so that could be related as well. Curious as to how I feel after I take it tomorrow.

Ingredients: I'm actually pretty happy about the fact that creatine is left out of this product. I take creatine separatley and see no reason to pay extra for creatine in a PWO shake. Carbs are 25g per serving. While this may seem low, its actually refreshing as I don't seem as bloated and filled up as with a product that may contain a bunch of sugar and carbs (such as cell-tech where I couldn't get a PWO meal in for 2 hours after I drank it).

20 grams of protein per serving? Not sure about it. In all fairness to CL, Torrent and 2:1:1 have similar amounts of protein. I'm used to taking double to triple the amount of protein. I will be taking my PWO meal within 30 minutes of consuming GF to make up for this.

This is just an initial review. There's really no way to give this kind of product a final rating without long-term use. I ordered 4 tubs so we'll see what happens over the next few months.

Chris

Oh yeah, and the color of the drink really is "gold".

Posted by: ANIMAL333 Jan 4 2008, 11:00 AM

Where did those reviews come from?

Posted by: rich_55 Jan 4 2008, 12:18 PM

Nice, I am looking forward to trying this very soon!

I too will just bump up my postworkout meal to within an hour of my workout and make it a tad larger.

Posted by: ed72338 Jan 4 2008, 11:11 PM

Thanks for that review. Not much description regarding effects of the product but I guess that will probably follow. Not a fan of Pina Colada so I'll probably pass on the product at least for now. Of course if feedback is overwhelmingly positive I'll have to give it a try.

Posted by: PotentiallyFatal Jan 5 2008, 08:23 PM

...I think I'm going to buy a tub of this, as soon as my vitagro runs out

Posted by: rich_55 Jan 14 2008, 11:07 AM

I took my first 3 scoops of Golden Finish last night after my back workout followed by cardio.

TASTE:
Good tropical/fruity flavor. I was pleasantly surprised after the mixed reviews. A little grainy, but oh well.

EFFECTS:
IMMEDIATELY picked me up after a hard workout. I felt noticeably rejuvenated within minutes, which was almost kinda strange. My client who picked some up for her contest prep said the same thing.

Leg day on Thursday will be a good test here as I typically have to lay on the ground for 15 minutes afterwards and then sit for another 15 before moving around due to nauseau/exhaustion.

OTHER:
Take into consideration that this protein is HYDROLYZED or pre-digested for optimal uptake. Add in an extra 5 g of Leucine, an ideal mix of carbs, taurine, L-Phenylalanine, etc. and it certainly is a great PWO drink.

I slammed this immediately after my workout and then simply at a bigger postworkout meal an hour later with steak, brown rice and broccoli. Typcially, I had to wait 2 hours.

Posted by: rich_55 Jan 18 2008, 10:41 AM

QUOTE (rich_55 @ Jan 14 2008, 11:07 AM)

EFFECTS:
IMMEDIATELY picked me up after a hard workout. I felt noticeably rejuvenated within minutes, which was almost kinda strange. My client who picked some up for her contest prep said the same thing.

Leg day on Thursday will be a good test here as I typically have to lay on the ground for 15 minutes afterwards and then sit for another 15 before moving around due to nauseau/exhaustion.

I began sipping my Golden FinisH after a grueling leg workout and within 5-10 minutes I was hobbling around the gym with only a slight light-headed feeling. ROCK ON!!

Poor ole James (my training partner) stayed in the locker room sipping on his waxy maize starch and whey talking about getting sick, feeling extreme low blood sugar and really just wanting to sleep. He stayed down on that bench for a while. I went upstairs and started training clients.

I may have to give him the 411.

Posted by: fidoslim Apr 11 2008, 10:25 PM

rich did you like the taste right away or did you have to get used to it? i can stand it still better taste then protein powders 20 yrs ago yes im old 41. but taste could be better,if it works ill just deal with it.

Posted by: rich_55 Apr 11 2008, 10:29 PM

No, I like it right away. I like fruity tasting postworkout shakes rather than chocolate types. The texture is a little grainy.