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Animal Rep
01-11-07, 1:55 pm
Post 'em here... Your experiences and feedback using Animal Pak.

Pak is the product that started it all over two decades ago... This training pack contains the core, basic nutrients the serious lifter needs. The "foundational" products in the Animal line.

widdlewade44
01-11-07, 3:33 pm
I love the pak! Been using since I was 'wet behind the DB's' and have never been let down. Best multi on the market. Works well when stacked and is probably the most important staple one could use.

Kevin
widdlewade44

SDR
01-11-07, 3:34 pm
Simple...Dont think your gona take it and add 20 pounds to all your lifts right away. For me its a nutritional "insurance" keeping me free from any deficincies.

Personally, I feel I have more energy the whole day, and my workouts are alot more focused because of it. I only go with one Pak a day, but one day I mite need to jump up to two when my workouts increase in poundage.

Also suggested to G one day that Universal should put out a drink with all of this shit in there, a quick pick me up, how about Animal Pump in a can or something?

Freak
01-11-07, 3:35 pm
20+ years, something must be fucking right with the Pak. Covers all the basics. Period.

RowdyRobby
01-11-07, 3:42 pm
Love it! I could tell after about a week, that I felt better, I also consider it nutritional insureance, Chicken and tuna dont cover much of the bases.

Rooster
01-11-07, 4:21 pm
I take one in my off time if I am feeling a little tired and down. It picks me up and helps to kick my ass into gear. I love this shit.

Karma
01-11-07, 5:50 pm
20+ years, something must be fucking right with the Pak. Covers all the basics. Period.
Nothing to add Freak!! The Pak it’s a foundational supplement and Time Test it’s the ultimate prove of success.

budd
01-12-07, 5:35 pm
i had mentioned in another thread about me being on blood pressure meds and not being able to take stims. wuld this be safe for me take? i take muti vits now but would replace them with this if i could.
budd.

vDa
01-13-07, 11:18 pm
It helps me lift more intense. I don't feel baggy and tired after a few sets, I'm fresh almost on all of 'em. The best multi-vitamin I've ever taken. No more to say.

MELTDOWN
01-14-07, 12:57 am
since 1991....go with what got you there............and don't look back.

benihonasghost
01-15-07, 3:24 pm
Ive been using animal Pak for about 6 months... and to tell you the truth, its really great... Im gonna start staking Nitro with it pretty soon.

bayareasrick
01-15-07, 9:08 pm
Only been on the pack for about 3 months but without a doubt will be on my kitchen table for as long as they keep making it. After the first can was up I bought 4 cans (the rest) so I wouldnt have to go without, my old centrum oneaday bottle will expire before I ever even open the bottle again.

Hatred
01-15-07, 10:51 pm
First Multi I've ever used that I felt.
2 a day.everyday.

Troops
01-16-07, 12:21 am
I've take every multi-vitamin out there.....and honestly nothing compares to the Animal Pak....I would reccomend this to anyone who wants the right amounts of minerals and vitamins that a bodybuilder needs...ANIMAL PAK IS #1....Dont forget it...

rant
01-16-07, 12:32 am
Have had decent results with pak/stak2 stack. Right now using the pak and pump.Boy do I feel the pump!!Awesome!!!

Would not trade the pak for anything else.THE BEST!!

NeverContent
01-16-07, 8:08 pm
i notice more energy not only in my workouts but threwout the day since i started taking animalpak

DEVILMAN40K
01-16-07, 8:19 pm
About 4 years now, no breakfast is complete without it.

JHOORNSTRA
01-17-07, 11:06 am
When do you guys usually take the Pak?

HAWK
01-17-07, 11:16 am
Pak is a nutritional staple in my diet, not a supp. There were times that I was banged up and on the shelf for a month or two, and while I stopped "supplementing", I still took Pak. There's just no substitute for the shit found in it. It keeps my immune system crankin, keeps energy up, and fights fatigue while aiding recovery. Shit, go to any bodybuilding webstore and Pak is always in the top 5 sellers. Gotta be a reason for it.

JHOORNSTRA
01-17-07, 8:45 pm
I heard the Pak used to be a lot more potent. But about a year ago, they changed the formulation. Anybody else hear this?

Vinny G
01-19-07, 8:00 am
i had not taken any animal paks the last 2 months....it was nice to see floresent yellow in the bowl yesterday.

Vinny G
01-19-07, 1:34 pm
i had not taken any animal paks the last 2 months....it was nice to see floresent yellow in the bowl yesterday.


TODAY ITS GREEN/YELLOW

Wasteland
01-19-07, 1:36 pm
I heard the Pak used to be a lot more potent. But about a year ago, they changed the formulation. Anybody else hear this?

Where did you hear that JRock?

Wasteland
01-19-07, 1:37 pm
TODAY ITS GREEN/YELLOW

Classic "Pak Piss" Vinny...

HardWorker
01-21-07, 7:39 am
I only started using the pak a few weeks ago. When I started I was kinda sick but after only two days on the pak i was hitting the weights hard again. Now i can't picture myself without the pak. Sometimes my friend and I joke about how the doctors should just prescribe the pak to people who have the flu or something like that. :)

doomsdaylover
01-24-07, 12:53 am
The can I have says to take it 30 minutes after the meal BEFORE your workout, but wouldn't it make sense to take it with food post? That's when I do.

john617
01-24-07, 1:15 am
Sup Bros. I'm getting my Pak 2moro. I can't wait, especially now that I'm at a plateau in my training now. I'm hoping this'll help with my journey to a new one!
Peace.

MassManiac
01-24-07, 2:21 am
I won't lie... When I started taking the pak back in August of 2006, I was extremely skeptical. I wasn't convinced that its formula would help me very much. Well over time I have seen a dramatic increase in health and energy. It's absolutely incredible. In fact... here's a little story that definitely made me a believer and a pak user for life...


I had not been sick since I had started takin the pak back in August. I was surrounded by all sorts of sicknesses. It seemed as if all my friends were just droppin like flies to the colds, flus, and the like. I, however, felt as strong and as healthy as a horse. Unfortunately, a few weeks back I went home for the weekend and forgot my can of Animal Pak. Didn't really think too much of it at the time. But in those 4 or 5 days of not takin the pak I got a horrible horrible cold that took me almost 2-3 weeks to recover from.

I attribute my health and my improved performance to the pak. I now make sure I always have it by my side at all times. Thanks guys for such an unbelievable product.

john617
01-24-07, 6:39 pm
I just took my first pak today. I have to admit, it felt like od'ing on vitamins...
What do you guys find to be the easiest way to down the pak? Do you gulp it all at once?
I have a good feeling about the Pak b/c I didn't wanna leave the gym today. I spent about 2 hours there!

focused
01-30-07, 3:51 pm
Brothers, i swear this site is a bible, i've read so much shit of people having awesome results w/ univeral products and their animal paks. i ordered Animal Pak and Nitro, i cant wait. also, i'll prolly never use any other products, ever

mranderson_2
01-30-07, 5:57 pm
Before i go to the gym i eat and i just go animal pump do i really have to
take pump only on a empty stomach.I would like to know if i eat like ahour
before i go to the gym then on my 20 min drive to the gym i take animal pump. Thank U mranderso_2

reven12
01-30-07, 7:30 pm
Brothers, i swear this site is a bible, i've read so much shit of people having awesome results w/ univeral products and their animal paks. i ordered Animal Pak and Nitro, i cant wait. also, i'll prolly never use any other products, ever

All the way man, I got on animal pak a while back and haven't used any other product cept animal.

The Epidemic
02-02-07, 3:55 am
I love this stuff. I can really tell the days i dont take it. If i dont take it in the morning (8-9am), im dead around 2-3pm. it does give enegry for school and work. I havent been sick either. How many paks do you guys take a day, i only take 1 in the morning

Ricky P
02-13-07, 3:04 pm
I love the Pak. I feel much more secure when I'm taking it, like nothing is going to affect me, I'm always at 100%. It's the best multi on the market. And I love the neon yellow! Hahaha. Shows you it's really workin'!

krazyassmexican
02-15-07, 8:08 pm
Animal Pak Rules It Works Wonders But To Be Honest The Only Thing I Dont Like Is The Orange Pill It Tastes Bad Hahaha Anyways The Most Important Thing In Here Is, Animal Pak Is The Best Pill U Could Pop!

Phenom
02-20-07, 12:39 am
Im 2 weeks into taking the pak..and it helps me achieve my goals in the dungeon..My muscles never give out on last sets..Great Product

xenrus
02-20-07, 10:04 am
Animal Pak is da best supp of all ,thats no doubt.I'm afraid of catabolism , does Pak affect on slowing catabolism down?Or do you have to use a whole complex of BCAA'a for the best result ?Thanx

txpower
02-20-07, 12:47 pm
it's all i take right now and honestly i feel like i get better on it alone than i did on bsn's whole mass stack

Universal Rep
02-22-07, 1:24 pm
Two years in a row... Not bad.

focused
02-22-07, 1:27 pm
Two years in a row... Not bad.

aint bad, plus bein on the market for around what 20 years? hell on monday i'm ordering two more cans.

mlaw06
02-22-07, 11:24 pm
Should be getting my pak soon .. hope I get the same results as everyone in the forvm

worldpower
02-23-07, 7:24 pm
Wow this is the best supp i have ever tried and im not exagerating, i usually get a cold maybe once or twice a year but this year i have been making out and having sex with like 3 different girls, one had strep throat the other had flu and one had a cold, i would think i would get sick for sure from one of these women but i dont, my defenses must be way up thanks to these vitamins, thats how i figured they actually work

spartan300
02-23-07, 7:29 pm
Post 'em here... Your experiences and feedback using Animal Pak.

Pak is the product that started it all over two decades ago... This training pack contains the core, basic nutrients the serious lifter needs. The "foundational" products in the Animal line.

...of anti-oxidants would be nice.

pitjack
03-01-07, 7:25 pm
I love the animalpak, but one problem is to much pills, still i love it(;

Regards

SDR
03-01-07, 7:47 pm
Gotta vouch on its benefits on the immune system, not once (touch wood) have I caught a bad cold or been hit with the flu , while all others around me are always coughing and generally ill and this is coming from a person who before used to be ill really badly at least 3 times a year.

PAK is my nutritional insurance, I honestly dont think i could go without it when training hard.

Also, its been around for 2 decades, has the packaging ever changed? just curious as to what the can looked back in the 80's...Maybe Universal Rep knows.

sackoffilth
03-01-07, 9:16 pm
this coming from a teen who used to look for that miracle drug...iv tried alot, and ye iv wasted alot. This is honestly despite the gag reflex which i have come to love, is near perfection. If you think about it Animal Pak is genius. People from what i have seen buy these otc multi that are contained in one little gel. Since i work there of course i offer them info on Animal pak =) to help the bro's out.

In conclusion, this is the only company, out of them many i have tried, that i respect. Good work guys

Dingo
03-08-07, 4:37 pm
if i miss more than 3 day because im out of it, i start to feel sluggish and cant focus, but after getting it back into my system again, life is easier.

brandonA
03-23-07, 3:42 pm
I just ordered my second can, have about a week left of the 1st..Since starting the Pak, my girlfriend has spent 10 days admitted to the hosipital and three seperate trips to the emegerance room. Of course I tagged along, spending long hours trying not to get choughed on....All the time I have spent in the nasty waiting rooms surronded by sick little kids, old folk and drunks, I have not gotten sick myself, knock on wood (knucle raps skull)..I firmly belive that the Pak has a ton to do with this..loading my body with rock solid goddies that have given me an Animal imune system...

-B

oh yea, almost forgot....to the point where I can dump the whole thing in my mouth and swollow it two gulps...almost one...soon..;)

Tron
03-28-07, 11:49 pm
The green piss is pretty sweet. Simply put, the stuff does what it says. Gives you the nutrients and energy needed to finish the job. Great stuff.

SDR
04-11-07, 9:31 am
Took a week vacation to Detroit (Wrestlemania to be exact) and so I was without PAK for a week, and what happens? I fall ill for the first time in over a year.

For any of you who sometimes get sick of taking so many tabs everyday (PAK) remember that it helps save your ass from illness that puts you out of training, among a ton of other benefits.

Jaymafin
04-14-07, 2:55 pm
I ran across this in an article on elitefts.com. The guy who wrote it was talking about a guy named Mike Brown who was/is a young phenom at the time this was written. He is talking about his nutritional plan he is on.

"Next I included a comprehensive multivitamin/ mineral supplement in Mike’s supplement plan twice per day. Making sure that you get a comprehensive spectrum of all your fat and water soluble vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes is very important. I cannot overemphasize this fact for the serious powerlifter. Vitamins and minerals have different function in the body and even having a deficiency in even just one will cause your body and performance to not be at 100%. The vitamin formula that I have put Mike on is called the “Animal Pack” by Universal Nutrition. This is one of my personal favorites due to its wide spectrum and high quality ingredients. This is one of the formulas that I have personally used for over 12 years myself dating back to my teenage competitive days. It fulfills the needs of the serious powerlifter due to the fact it is specifically made for the hard training strength athlete. I recommend this formula to all powerlifters looking to take their performance to the next level. This is because it can make a big difference in jacking up your strength, preventing micronutrient deficiencies, improving the digestion and absorption of your meals, enhancing your rate of recovery and so much more. I have used many different formulas and there are others that I recommend as well, but this is no doubt one of the best on the market for the hardcore powerlifter."

BigGaz
04-15-07, 12:17 pm
been using paks for around 4months now, top notch cudnt live without thm!

lil ox
04-15-07, 1:51 pm
Love the Pak! I really like the convienience of having all your vits, mins, etc. in a little plastic bag ready for travel if necessary. Always been an advocate for vitamins and have to say I don't think you can find something comparable for the price anywhere.

vicbulge
04-16-07, 11:17 pm
Day 2 of the Pak and so far so good. When I first opened it, I said OMG, you've got to be a phucking porn star to swallow this, but it wasn't that bad because they are different from other multi's. The coatings seem better, and if you get one a little stuck, it doesn't start degenerating right in your throat making you wanna hurl. Additionally, everyone has taken multi's that can hard ground your ass if you take them on an empty stomach, so far not the case here. I'm taking the PAK, FLEX, and Pump. FLEX is a lifesaver for a 45 year old shithead daring his joints to fail, and the Pump is as advrtized so far. I see no reason the Pak should be any different, but let's face it, a multi is like a fairy god mother. If it does it's job, you never know it's there, but if it doesn't, you're in for a hard life.

ironeater602
04-17-07, 1:31 am
took my first can and felt great drive during my whole workout and it even helped me to motivate myself....when i ran out i think i took it for granted and stopped for a week until i bought more and i felt like i was in a slump....but i just got some more and im up and runnin...!

MyWar
04-17-07, 12:04 pm
On day 3 right now. Noticed an elevated energy level pre- and post-workout and have generally felt good physically.

Also, my deadlift max went up 40 pounds yesterday. I don't know if it's because of the pak, but it's a nice coincidence.

The TITANIC
04-17-07, 7:27 pm
the best, simply the best

NickSP
04-17-07, 8:11 pm
lol So many guys complaining about "all the pills" .....trust me, eventually it stops, and all of a sudden they're nothing. When I started I was TERRIBLE with pills, I had never had much as a kid (it was always liquid tylenol or something) and even a normal pill for me was like WTF, how do people do this? and I'd have to take so many swigs of water to finally get it down. When I started pak I was cutting the fucking things up in to like a couple pieces (even tried throwing it all in a blender once with some protein......CAUTION: DO NOT TRY IT) and all of a sudden it was easy, and I'm like one or two pills away from doing the whole thing at once now....stay tuned....

00integrals
04-22-07, 9:44 pm
Just thought I'd drop in my own .02 ...

I have been taking the Mega Men Performance & Vitality "pack" for a while now and I switched back (used to take Animal Pak yrs ago) yesterday and almost noticed my energy levels and metabolism boosted. I've been taking Hydroxy Cut Hardcore for a month now and taking the Mega Men shortly after helped them work "faster" ... well with today's morning dose of Hardcore accompanied with the Pak I noticed that my hunger was intensified greatly (compared to the Mega Men).

belialx27
10-20-07, 12:19 am
started taking the pak about 3 weeks ago. must its amazing. a couple of years ago i got dragged into the herbalife thing, the shakes and the multis and the other stuff. i never really noticed much difference in my day to day life let alone when i lifted. i also used the gnc stuff, the mega men and mega men sport "stak" and whatever else. nothing else works like animal pak. even the other day i was at my fathers house for dinner and took a single pak with me(work 3rd shift, dinner is my breakfast), he used to life years ago, and when i took it out he immediatley recognized it even without labels or anything, maybe the smell..??? but my point is, if he hasnt been using it in close to ten years at least and instantly recognized it it must have worked good for him too. i suck with swallowing pills, but i see it as nothing good comes free, so one pill at a time maybe two is worth it.

ionicrod
10-31-07, 1:09 am
yeah, i have been on the pak for, well this is my third week. i am in college and i have a ton of work and some days i am going on just a few hours of sleep, and when i i started taking the pak three weeks ago, it about changed my life really. i am not so tired anymore, i have better concentration, and i just feel better all around really. (of course when i get enough sleep i feel even better) i dont know what to say about how it affects me in the gym considering i am stacking it with animal stak2, but i am getting stronger and i am on my third week of this stack. my only complaint about the pak is that it smells so freaking bad. i left the lid off the can on accident one day and my entire room smelled like it, it was horrible. and the smell dosnt just go away, it takes a while. but, its a price i am willing to pay for this great product

Appollonian
02-07-08, 7:18 am
I am on my third can now and couldn't be happier. My wife laughs at me when I open the can and take a whiff... umm that smell... My lifts have never been more intense and I feel like an animal in the gym. Not sure whether I need to to take one or two, I weigh 220 and am 6 foot 5 inches tall.

It's not gonna make you the next Arnold alone, but I wouldn't lift without it.

sanga
02-07-08, 7:57 am
11 pills to take, no worries there, everything is being covered in those pills, I see it mas insurance to aid in hard training and recovery plus I can piss in the dark in thye middle of the night without switching the light on, lol

LiftBig315
02-09-08, 10:33 am
I think it is a solid product...will be my multi for a long time to come, along with other products from the animal line....I love the stuff

newbreed
03-16-08, 9:13 pm
My best weapon in my arsenal. Energized through out the day with all the vitamins and minerals I need. I will always use this product. Thanks Animal and keep up the good work.

am12976
04-30-08, 3:46 pm
First I Want To Thank Universal Nutrition For Their Premium Products Specially Animal Pak And Storm.

Suggestions:
Vitamins:Reducing The Amount Of Vitamin A As It Is Very Close To UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level=10,000).Addition Of Vitamin K.
Digestive Enzymes:Addition Of Chymotrypsin,Bromelain,Lactase & Lipase

USMCBULLDOG
06-15-08, 9:25 am
I have been in the iron game for 15-years now and recently I lost my way. I neglected the basics, I eat very well but did not take a multi for the past two-years. I always knew to take one, but never seen any diffrence from the ones I have tried. I always thought about animal pak and finally tried it about a week ago. Proof is in the pudding, all isolation lifts increased anywhere from 10-15lbs, and compound lifts increased anywhere to 30-35lbs. My intensity is back to what I have been looking for. If you train hard Animal-pak is a must, leave the GNC mega-men to the "well I dont really want to get to big dousche-bags." Thanx animal pak. I take two paks on training days and one pak on non-training days.

IkeFootball90
06-21-08, 11:43 am
this stuff is awsome, just took my 4th serving today, ive never felt better, after my workouts when i have my shake and all, about an hour later i dont feel run down or tired at all, and before i started taking the pak i did feel tired after my workouts.I feel like i can go workout hard again. im more energized and focused when im in the gym, its great!, thanks universal! caint wait to lift soon :)

mbal52
07-04-08, 5:26 pm
started taking Stak. seriously considering Pak with it, will it make THAT much of a difference as far as strength increase from Stak?

sweetjane57
07-06-08, 1:27 am
Haven't missed a dose in almost 4 years......
side note: it's been almost 4 years since I started training ;D

PapaRan
08-04-08, 6:01 am
I have been using Animal Pak for 10 years. I take it 30 minutes after breakfast and I good to go the whole day no matter what the day is like. I won't use any other multi-vitamin supplement. Thanks for such a complete pak. 25 years you can't go wrong!

Tony The Tiger
09-03-08, 10:15 pm
I might be trippin but did'nt pak have shark cartliage in it a while back. I just looked at my can and was like, where's the shark cartliage for my joints.

pmug0000
09-03-08, 10:40 pm
I might be trippin but did'nt pak have shark cartliage in it a while back. I just looked at my can and was like, where's the shark cartliage for my joints.

Yeah I remember one of the reps saying that shark cartilage was taken out. The new Paks have a little different ingredient profile.

Tony The Tiger
09-10-08, 11:47 pm
any idea why it was taken out, I really liked that it was in there, I've used shark cartliage straight before and it worked.

stormaker
09-11-08, 12:43 am
The Animal Flex already contain shark cartilage, maybe that's why it's taken out. But they take out the Milk Thistle from the new Animal Pak as well ...

tom10
09-13-08, 7:28 am
The milk thistle is still there bro. Got my can in front of me right now.... 500mg of the good stuff.

stormaker
09-14-08, 7:50 pm
I have repeatedly read through the label on my Animal Pak, and milk thistle is no where to be found. My expiry date is 7 April 2012, given the fact that a Animal product can last for 4 years, I assume mine is manufactured no long ago and it's latest. Maybe rep can verify on this ?

tom10
09-15-08, 4:20 am
yeah, that's weird. is it a new style can?

URep, any ideas?

Cstlfx
11-07-08, 10:25 pm
I was perusing the label for Pak, as I have recently been supplementing with Milk Thistle. I realized that it was already in Pak! Haha, man, Pak has almost everything in it.

To the guys above, I have the Big 88's and Milk Thistle is on the label, under "Performance Optimizers."

N. Motta
11-08-08, 2:11 pm
I just took my first pak today. I have to admit, it felt like od'ing on vitamins...
What do you guys find to be the easiest way to down the pak? Do you gulp it all at once?
I have a good feeling about the Pak b/c I didn't wanna leave the gym today. I spent about 2 hours there!

shit man, when you take supps you just get used to throwing em down. put them all in your mouth, get your gullet full of water and just let gravity do the rest haha.

DilleGomez
03-02-09, 6:22 pm
just got my first animal pak today. freakin excited. ready to hit the weights!

jamesperterson
03-18-09, 1:21 am
Don't worry about the supplements. Get the diet good which will help with muscle recovery. You could grab some whey protein and glutamine for recovery as well. Also, it is not about how often you workout but intensity in which you workout. Hit each muscle group once a week with max efforts and you will be happy with what you see.




Animal Pak (http://allnutri.com/pid16449/animal+pak.aspx)

Mr. Dead
03-18-09, 11:56 am
"Overall I think that Animal Pak is definitely a solid multi-vitamin. They wouldn't be in business for 20 years if they weren't."

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=114944481

Shaggy
04-01-09, 9:59 pm
Granted, I just started the Pak two days ago, I'm pretty impressed so far. In the last two days I have felt more energetic throughout the day. It's a little early to really tell what results it has produced, but I'm confident they will be beneficial.

'C' Huck
04-14-09, 2:52 pm
Can my wife take the 'Pak' as a multi for her? Even if she does not work out? She takes care of our 3 kids so that's almost a work out in itself.

benakelly
05-10-09, 9:45 pm
I dieting and loosing fat... boosting protein intake.

Bought the PAK today and my energy level has increased helping get more out of my workouts.

HELLO!!! ONE DAY!!!!

Can't wait until tomorrow!

GhostMS
05-14-10, 3:55 pm
first got it when i was 17 years old cause loads of people told it was good, i couldn't swallow them (cause of taste) left them, 3 year later got serious of getting big added to supplies again, then again, then again, and today and tomorrow

don't feel any difference between eating them or not, but once you look to the list of goods it has, there's no way you can eat enough food to get all that...so that just turns out to be called food more then food supplement.

plus Pak was born way before me and it's still here virtually unchanged...

i go to the gym back and forward, quit and start, drop weight pick again, but once i start Pak is there with me.

jack3d14
01-08-16, 4:31 pm
Animal Pak (http://www.samedaysupplements.com/animal-pak-by-universal-nutrition.html) is hands down the best multivitamin you can buy. Very Satisfied!