This is part one of two reviews. Keytone IQ and Keytone IQ +caffeine are separate. This is just for +caffeine. The flavor of this one is drastically improved. It's not amazing but it's palatable.
Here is the breakdown on the testing: I purchased 24 of them; 12 regular and twelve+Caffeine. Alternating which one I would use for runs of 5 miles or more. I would take the shot about 30-45 minutes before I wanted to run.
Fasted Runs. I believe it help curb my hunger, but no noticable improvement.
Mixed with a other run fuel: 8-12 miles(UCAN bar or gel, Hammer Gel). Felt great, definitely can use a combo for a 10k, and can I would say it helps extend the primary fuel source. Ie, I could easily run an hour at a decent place. Without question extends the amount of time I can run without refueling.
Taking in the middle of the run: Not tested with +caffeine (did with regular). I was too afraid to.
Within 20 min of taking the +caffeine, I was in the bathroom. Everybody's body is different and you should pretest it before going out for a run. I have done the math, and can fairly accurate plan a run around it now.
Bottom line: absolutely works and extends the fuel sources you use as your primary. Not sure it's worth the five bucks a shot or even doing a subscription for their lower price is worth it.
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