The scoop on FRS
What's the deal with FRS? I see ads for this supplement all over the internet, yet I didn't know very much about it. So, I did a little digging and learned that it's an antioxidant energy supplement.
When I vi sited the FRS website, I was immediately met by an unnecessarily large picture of Lance Armstrong, who apparently is the product spokesman. Once I got passed Lance's dome and clicked on the About page, I learned that FRS is a combination of three key ingredients: Quercitin (an antioxidant found in the skin of blueberries), Green Tea Catechins (also a kind of flavonoid antioxidant) and several Essential Vitamins (with an emphasis on B vitamins).
Based on claims made on the website, FRS can help fix your lack of energy, inflammation, and potentially reduce your risk of developing many chronic illnesses. How? Well, according to the editorial copy, by fighting against free radical damage.
Does it work? I was interested to find out, so I followed the Free Trial* (note the asterisk) link to one page, then another, and another still. Finally, after being told that I would only have to pay the $3.99 shipping and handling fee, and with my finger a mere two inches away from clicking the Accept button, I saw the fine print. Much like those BM music club offers, by accepting the Free Trial* offer, you are agreeing to enroll in their ongoing, monthly purchase program. That is, unless you cancel within 15 days of receiving your trial package -- so, they at least give you a chance to back out before they begin making automatic monthly withdrawals from your credit card.
As you might have expected, I opted against trying the Free Trial*, thereby making me no less sure or unsure as to whether or not the stuff is legit. So, if any of you have tried FR'S, please let me know what (if anything) I am missing out on.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-17-2007 @ 10:53AM
tadams said...
Did you know there is a vitamin analysis test out there and is the only one covered by insurance? Get the answers you want about what vitamins and minerals your body really is deficient in. To find out more check out www.wellprovitamins.com
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11-17-2007 @ 7:36PM
BigTed said...
If you're taking a good multivitamin every day, you don't need these extra B vitamins. And both quercitin and green tea catechin supplements are available in any health-food store. In pill form, you'll pay about 20-40 cents for the same amount that's in FRS, which cost more than $2 per can even when purchased in bulk.
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11-19-2007 @ 4:14PM
David Brown said...
As Big Ted has described, FRS does contain only 2 "active" ingredients, both of which can be purchased at a health food store for dramatically less money. As for your question about if it works... The anecdotal effects are minimal, and if you "feel" anything at all it, it is most likely explained by the anhydrous caffeine they sneak into the formula. They are very careful not to associate themselves with Red Bull and other energy drinks, however the similarities are suspect. Everything from the packaging, to the sales (gas stations) to the caffeine is very similar.
With all that said, they actually did some research at Pepperdine University, which was published. It did help cyclists ride faster after using FRS during their training period. Also, as a nutritionist, I can tell you that I find usefulness in Quercetin and Green Tea for my athletes.
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