Once again, I had to address the Stemulite “scam” on yet another forum full of ignorant (in the true, non-pejorative sense of the term – in most cases) people who seem to have nothing better to do than put down a product they know literally nothing about.
I don’t mean to be harsh (oops – too late), but, as a former mechanical engineer, it just doesn’t make sense to me how any allegedly thinking person can go to a forum and say, “Stemulite is obviously BS.”
T. Harv Eker, author of “Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” says one of my favorite lines ever:
It’s not too expensive. You just can’t afford it.
Similarly …
Stemulite is not BS. You just don’t understand the science behind it.
If you can handle it, go to PubMed.com and check out one of the main studies that led Dr. David Summers to create Stemulite: (I’ve emphasized the key points in case you prefer to skim)
Physiol Rev. 2004 Jan;84(1):209-38. Cellular and molecular regulation of muscle regeneration. Chargé SB, Rudnicki MA. Ottawa Health Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Upon injury, skeletal muscle has the remarkable ability to initiate a rapid and extensive repair process preventing the loss of muscle mass. Skeletal muscle repair is a highly synchronized process involving the activation of various cellular responses.
The initial phase of muscle repair is characterized by necrosis of the damaged tissue and activation of an inflammatory response.
This phase is rapidly followed by activation of myogenic cells to proliferate, differentiate, and fuse leading to new myofiber formation and reconstitution of a functional contractile apparatus.
Activation of adult muscle satellite cells is a key element in this process.
Muscle satellite cell activation resembles embryonic myogenesis in several ways including the de novo induction of the myogenic regulatory factors. Signaling factors released during the regenerating process have been identified, but their functions remain to be fully defined.
In addition, recent evidence supports the possible contribution of adult stem cells in the muscle regeneration process.
In particular, bone marrow-derived and muscle-derived stem cells contribute to new myofiber formation and to the satellite cell pool after injury.
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Hey im curious about one thing. If the product has been out for a while now, why is there not a person that can report their results on the blog, just wondering if anyone really saw great results
Hi, Steven -
I’ve had a few people claim that they would post their results, but no one has followed through. Plus, since I’m no longer a consultant with the company, I’m not inclined to seek out people to post their results.
Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful to you. – Stephen
If this stuff really works, then wheres the “MONEY BACK GUARANTEE”? Put your money where your mouth is!
Sorry, Skeptic –
It’s not MY money.
If I were still consulting with the company, I’d definitely have a money back guarantee, try-before-you-buy or some other “risk reversal” as Jay Abraham would say.
There you go, Metabolic Research – free advice.
- Stephen
Ya so as a consultant and you believe this stuff works, you ptich the idea you believe in it. Do you use it?
Hey-
I want to take Stemulite, but It says that you shouldn’t take it if you are allergic to mushrooms. I’m not allergic, but I’m not allowed to eat mushrooms as they are a fungus and I have a problem with mold, fungus, and yeast. I can’t eat anything that contains them. No cheese, dairy, mushrooms (anything with yeast or fungi). Because this product is in supplement form and I’m not directly allergic to mushrooms, then can I take it? I mean, there’s no fungus component to the pill is there? If anyone has any info. on that I would totally appreciate it. Why does it say to not take it if you are allergic to mushrooms?
I’m not allowed to say too much about the process (you can read more at MetabolicResearchInc.com), but the main ingredient (that the naysayers don’t seem to understand at all) is grown on mushrooms.
Please ask your doctor for further instructions.
Thanks.
- Stephen
FOR THOSE WHO BASH NEW SUPPLEMENTS: Ive worked at a GNC for a while and do you think creatine and arginine (aakg)were automatically big hits when they were FIRST created? NO of course your going to have skeptics (I call it ignorance)SAME THING with this product..I have not tried it but its worth trying at least once. If it succeeds widely then it will be shot up there with all the popular supplements and im sure others will try to replecate it–thus its success.
My point: Be open minded to fair supplements with fair pricing. If it works great! spread the feedback. If not, move on. You cant tell me 60 bucks on a supplement is bad if you get a speeding ticket for 140 and get nothing back in return!
I hate monkeys. If scientists start putting them on Stemulite… i seriously don’t know what we are going to do. You realize that pound for pound, they are 4 times stronger than us? (chimps) If they get their hands on this stuff, they will become unstoppable. There will be hundreds of them running through the streets, swatting your groceries out of your hands. They will become super strong and they will sleep very long restful hours during which time they will be dreaming of new ways to make your lives awful. Act now while you have the chance! BAN STEMULITE BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!!!
I just ordered stemulite! I lift weights routinely and I figured I’d give this a try. We’ll see what happens.
Thanks, Scubasteve. Remember, in order to get the most out of Stemulite, you have to lift hard. Stemulite works by enhancing muscle repair following strenuous workout. The more strenuous your workout, the more Stemulite can do its stuff. – Stephen
“Stemulite is not BS. You just don’t understand the science behind it.”
Ha. I don’t think so. It’s a bunch of lies. All these products have their so-called “Scientists” who attempt to explain the product, but in reality they aren’t a scientist and have no idea what they’re talking about. Real people ask questions on websites about what Stemulite is and how it works, but they get answers from people who are trying to promote the product.
Call it whatever you want, Stemulite, a herbal supplement, God’s gift to man, it doesn’t matter, it’s still a steroid. People who are into bodybuilding should be doing it the all natural way, taking normal healthy vitamins, eating normal healthy food, getting lots of sleep, drinking lots of water, getting enough protein required for you and your workout routine, putting in a lot of hard work and dedication at the gym, etc.
It entertains me when I see Stemulite promoters come on message forums, make a new account, and post there promoting their product, saying that it’s a godsend.
Stemulite is just another name for Steroids, just like the thousands of other products out there. It may work for you in the short run, but in the long run it’s going to harm you.
I’m sure there are plenty of safe supplements out there, like protein supplements, but there’s also a load of crap, and I for one bit don’t believe that Stemulite is legit.
It wouldn’t matter if I did, I’m all for natural bodybuilding, not supplements.
If you truly believe this science mumbo jumbo, then take this article or whatever information you have about Stemulite and give it to your doctor, your family doctor, or go to a scientist at a credible University, and they will tell you honestly what this product is.
Don’t be fooled, do the research first, and don’t believe people’s comments, because most of them are probably promoters of the product giving fake testimonials.
p.s. If you don’t care what happens to you when you hit your 40’s and 50’s, then by all means take these enhancing products, but you’ll regret it when you start having heart and organ problems.
I assume most of the people asking about this stuff are young. People have been scamming people since the dawn of time, it’s just become a bit more involved and different.
Stemulite is not a steroid in any way, shape or form. Each of the ingredients has been deemed GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) by the FDA, so there is no reason to assume you’ll “start having heart and organ problems.”
I’m not sure what “evidence” you’re using to make these extreme assumptions.
And as you can surmise from the testimonials from numerous professional athletes, Stemulite is NOT on the list of unapproved substances.
One of the issues with the marketing of Stemulite is that they’re afraid to reveal too much about the proprietary way they produce the eggplant extract – the true secret of Stemulite. That’s why they went through the trouble of patenting the process.
My advice to you is to study more about adult stem cells and what they can do for you. – Stephen
This product claims to also reduce body mass index? correct? That might lead to reduced weight. Now, this should raise your strength pound for pound, IF it does what it truly claims. Now i need crazy pound for pound strength because i am a sprinter. Stephen, do you think a product like stemulite will increase my strength while help me lose weight? I’m roughly saying about 8 pounds or so.
I haven’t taken anything besides a daily vitamin pill. I have been staying away from ALL supplements for a various amount of reasons. The main one is to stay true to myself and not get help, but i realize now that in collegiate sports that all the people running as fast as i want to run are on something. (not necessarily steroids, but something). I really want this product to be the real deal, it would be something that helps me achieve my sprinting goals and help win.
So do you honestly believe that stemulite can do that for me?
Also one more question. Above Steven asked if you use it? So, do you?
Hi, Mo -
Ever since I was named ACE Personal Trainer of the Year in 2003, I’ve been inundated with offers to promote products. When you look around my sites, however, you’ll notice that I promote very few.
In every case, I’ve worked closely with the companies as a consultant or, in the case of ebooks and DVDs, I’ve co-written other ebooks and articles with the people behind the books and DVDs.
Yes, Stemulite CAN help you lower your body weight – more specifically, your body fat. And, yes, it CAN also help you increase your strength.
However, it’s difficult for any supplement or training protocol to help you do both simultaneously. (Of course, it IS possible.)
Again, Stemulite is nothing like steroids. There’s no reason to fear it or feel guilty about taking it.
The main ingredient that makes it so effective is the proprietary eggplant extract that’s created using a proprietary process. I’ve begged the Stemulite manufacturers to reveal more about the process so it doesn’t seem so mysterious and – to some people (and understandably) – suspect.
After those close to the company, the former Mr. Florida, and some of his contacts with the Tampa Bay Bucs, I was one of Stemulite guinea pigs and started taking it long before it was available to the public.
Even if you don’t take Stemulite, take a look at SpeedExperts, a huge resource with 17 complete training programs from world-class fitness experts including Gray Cook, Alwyn Cosgrove, Pete Sisco and Charles Staley. (Yes, I did write one of the programs, but, unfortunately, my pictures lay dead on an old hard drive.) – Stephen
Thank you, I truly appreciate it.
Think I’ll pass on this stuff. Not mentioned in the product info, except on the back of the bottle, is that the male dose is for 2 weeks only. So, $100-$120 a month for this stuff? Think I’ll pass.
If you do a little research around this site, you’ll find references to the fact that many people get results from one tablet of each (Daytime and Nighttime) a day and others use Stemulite only on workout days.
Besides, it’s never the actual price that’s the issue; it’s the value.
If you don’t believe Stemulite does what the manufacturers say it does, that’s certainly your prerogative. But don’t judge any product simply on price alone. An adult stem cell agonist is in a whole different category from the typical supplements you can find at your local GNC.
Where are the studies published in academic journals applying randomized controlled trials to determine the efficacy of Stemulite (haven’t seen any effect-size statistics mentioned)? I’m NOT referring to analog studies investigating an isolated “active ingredient” or “theoretical construct” but instead to THE actual product Stemulite…Well, per the the FDA, such research is not required and thus you’re anecdotes and analog studies are all you use to substantiate your claims…
Hi, Chris -
Thanks for your question. I hope I answered it for you at
http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/964/stemulite-and-coke/
- Stephen
What was the point of that? You didn’t highlight anything that says the product works. All you did was include the part that uses alot of big words and describes what happens on the cellular level during muscle recuperation. I just don’t buy it. Even if you are telling the truth and this is the one supplement that works in the industry that cried wolf, no one is going to listen.
Stephen, you still never answered weather you take Stemulite or not. Well?
hey, I am fifteen years old and very heavily involved with soccer. I practice on average seven times a week not including games or tournaments.1. would stemulite affect me in bad ways because I am not yet eighteen (I am very tall and strong for my age) and also, would it help me get the most out of my training?
Heck, yes.
Sorry for the delay, but I just assumed it wasn’t a serious question. – Stephen
Stemulite is simply an overpriced sleep aid. I found the discussion over at Men’s Health to very useful.
Waste of money.
im aj
ive been taking stemulite for like a month now
im a highschool runningback and last month i weighed 287 lbs my 40yrd dash was 5.64 seconds.
now im 233lbs and i run my 40 in 4.54 seconds and the season hasnt even started yet!!
dont bash the product unless you try it
and when you sit on your ass constantly expecting it to work get of your ass.
i was a canadian all star running back for two years now im in florida for my senior year best shape of my career!!!
you need to train for it too work you cant expect results from doing nothing!!
hey, some people say stemulite is a total scam, is that true?
but im thinking on getting some, i lift weights almost every day and i want to be able to up my benching faster. do you think stemulite will help me?
Hey Stephen Holt,
While I am no going to endorse or naysay your product until / unless I try it for myself, I do hope that you do not confuse the good people with a medical journal that is simply defining muscular regeneration – and not saying anything about your product.
If you have a journal in which Dr. Summers actually endorses your product I suggest you post that instead of a definition of muscular repair which makes no ties whatsoever to your product.
I hope you make a million dollars, but I hope you do it without trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes.
Sorry, but in the article they sent me, the author didn’t address the main ingredient, the proprietary eggplant extract, AT ALL. It doesn’t make sense to put down a product when you’re completely ignoring the main ingredient and, frankly, the only ingredient that makes Stemulite special.
Actually, that was the point of the article:
When you look at the Stemulite ingredients – and ignore the eggplant extract – of course it looks like an overpriced sleep aid. [Although improved sleep is a major factor in fat loss, optimal recovery, and increases in muscle size and strength.]
Just between us…
I think the Stemulite manufacturers are making a huge mistake being so mysterious about the research behind the product and how Dr. Summers came up with the formulation.
I asked to see the research when I signed on as a consultant and they seemed to be afraid someone would steal the magic formula.
AllI know is that after using stemulite for 15 days the pain from a torn MCl has deminished greatly!
Thanks, Pat. No wool necessary. By the way, it’s not my product. It’s Dr. Summers’ invention so I’m not really sure what you mean when you ask for “a journal in which Dr. Summers actually endorses your product.” – Stephen
If you want to increase your bench press, check out this resource from my friend AJ Roberts who benches over 700
Up Your Bench
Do a search on my blog and you’ll find Stemulite testimonials from several Super Bowl champs, too. – Stephen
Stephen,
Have you taken the product personally? I only ever recommend products to people if I’ve taken them and experienced good, if not great, results.
I’ve done a small amount of research. As far as I can tell the only sleep aid part of stemulite is the 2g of Melatonin. I have a 5g bottle of melatonin from GNC. So it really isn’t that effective of a sleep aid. I also take 10g of glutamine before sleep which is a very effective sleep aid and great for recovery.
Where is the backbone of the product, what is supposed to make the results, and how long should you continue use to see results? Does it need any kind of post cycle therapy?
I’ve used basically everything under the sun, short of steroids, to try and gain weight. Some products have decent results, others don’t have any. But despite all that if you don’t eat to gain, all the supplements in the world will do nothing.
Hi, Ashton –
Any product you see on my site is something I either use myself or is written by someone I know personally. In fact, I was one of the first people outside of Metabolic Research, Inc. (MTBR) to use Stemulite.
Not only was MTBR unduly secretive about their research, but Dr. David Summers, the inventor of Stemulite, is no longer with the company.
When you read the voluntary testimonials on my blog, you’ll find that no one who actually tried the product has anything negative to say. There are also several NFL players who swear by it and were not compensated for their testimonials.
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