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Buff Chick Supplements FAQ
GENERAL
General Product Questions
Consult your physician before consuming any supplements if pregnant or nursing.
Our products are for adults only. Consult your physician before consuming any supplements if you’re a minor.
Many of our products can be used regardless of sex. We do consider doses for the average female athlete, although studies support that those ingredients can be appropriate for healthy adults regardless of sex. Some products, like Buff Chick Flourish (and future products), are more specifically relevant to people who menstruate and may experience pregnancy (and will incorporate ingredients that are shown to influence PMS, pregnancy, lactation, menopausal symptoms). We fully disclose who those products may be helpful for on our website and on our packaging.
Product specifications vary from supplement to supplement. Our product suite includes vegan- and vegetarian-friendly products. For product specific information, please check each individual product page.
These supplements do not contain major food allergens as recognized by the FDA (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans), however these supplements are manufactured in a facility that handles these allergens.
Our products are not USDA certified organic.
100% of the supplements are made in an NSF cGMP and FDA registered facility in the US.
Product Consumption Questions
Buff Pump:
When taken 20-30 minutes prior to training, the ingredients in Buff Pump are shown to support power or strength workouts and increase blood flow.* As a stimulant-free pre-workout, Buff Pump avoids the spike (and crash) of caffeine and can be used any time of day, making this a great option for lifters training in the evening.*
Buff Pre:
When taken 20-30 minutes prior to training, the ingredients in Buff Pre are shown to support power or strength workouts and provide extra energy during training.* As a caffeinated pre-workout, we recommend using Buff Pre for morning or daytime training sessions.*
Creatine:
When taken daily, Creatine supplementation has been shown to support muscle growth as well as strength and power output during intense resistance training.* Our micronized Creatine Monohydrate is flavorless and easily blends with any of our other supplements.
Yes. The primary driver of fat loss is caloric energy balance, which can be achieved by a combination of increased physical activity and decreased caloric intake. Supplements can be a tool to support your training and nutrition both directly and indirectly.*
Creatine is unflavored and pairs well with any other supplement. We do not recommend exceeding 2 servings of Buff Pre and Buff Pump in a 24-hour period.*
You don’t need supplements, but if you have training, nutrition and recovery broadly in check, supplementation may provide additional benefits.* Watch this video to learn more!
The ingredients in Buff Pump and Buff Pre have been shown to support power and strength during individual training sessions.* Daily supplementation of Creatine may support your training if your goals include increasing power output, strength, and/or muscle mass.* We recommend starting with whichever products are aligned with your personal goals.
Company & Product Expansion Questions
When we have product restocks and announcements, you can be notified by being part of the Buff Chick Barbell Club (our email newsletter) that you can sign-up for at the bottom of any page on this website. For more frequent updates, be sure to follow us on Instagram! You can also download our app for early and exclusive access. App available in the Google Playstore, and Apple Store.
Not right now. Our team is working on offering samples in 2022.
Buff Chick Supplements are only available on www.buffchick.com, but will be exploring wholesale, distribution, & retail shopping options in 2022. If you are interested in carrying or distributing Buff Chick Supplements, please reach out via the Contact Us form.
Third Party Testing Questions
No, but all of our products are BSCG Certified Drug Free®.
All of our products are independently tested by the Banned Substance Control Group. Visit our Third Party Testing page to learn more.
BSCG (Banned Substances Control Group) is a leading independent third-party dietary supplement certification provider. Visit our Third Party Testing page to learn more.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC
Creatine
When taken daily, Creatine has been shown to support muscle growth as well as strength and power output during intense resistance training in healthy adults.* Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider prior to taking any supplements, especially if you have any health conditions, are pregnant or nursing, or under the age of 18.
- Creatine can be taken at any time of day. Daily supplementation is more important than timing.*
- Creatine can be “stacked” or combined with other supplements (including Buff Pre and Buff Pump).*
Creatine does not need to be cycled.*
No, you do not need to load creatine. While loading (a 5-7 day period of 4-5x maintenance consumption) may lead to maximal saturation of muscle creatine levels in a slightly shorter timeframe, this is a very incremental difference over the medium and long term.* Many supplement companies will encourage loading as it increases the amount of creatine you consume (and purchase) - we recommend maintenance consumption (1 scoop per day) instead.*
- Resistance training - strength, power, and hypertrophy (muscle-building) programs.*
- Training for a strength and power sport.*
Creatine supplementation has been shown to increase lean body mass through increased intra-muscular water retention.* To further support gains in muscle mass, take creatine consistently and pair with resistance training.*
- While some anecdotal evidence exists of cramping when supplementing with creatine, the current research shows that creatine supplementation does not cause dehydration or cramping when paired with sufficient water intake.*
- To see the best results, consistency through daily supplementation is recommended.
- If you experience any additional side effects, discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider.
Most of the supposed dangers of creatine are unfounded. Due to the bad reputation of performance-enhancing drugs, it has been wrongfully equated with the worst examples. It also increases levels of creatinine in the body, which are a marker of poor kidney function. However, the increase in creatinine isn't due to kidney damage, but simply more creatinine being produced. There is a lack of long-term studies in people with reduced kidney function, however, so caution could still be taken in that instance. Besides the minor gastrointestinal issues from excessive creatine, it is unlikely to be unsafe or bad for you. If you have any kidney conditions, consult your doctor or healthcare provider prior to taking creatine or any other supplements.*
Buff Chick Flourish
Those with a menstrual cycle looking to alleviate common PMS symptoms.
Consult a doctor before taking if you have a hormone-sensitive condition (breast cancer, etc.), are pregnant or breast-feeding, are taking hormonal prescriptions (birth control, replacement therapy) or dopamine-blocking drugs.
1 serving (2 capsules) daily, all month long, preferably with a meal. Do not exceed 1 serving per day.*
Best used as daily supplementation to support PMS symptoms such as mood, cramping, and bloating.*
Chaste Tree Dried Berry Extract – one of the ingredients in Flourish – could cause mild side effects including nausea, headache, GI upset or itching.
Yes, Flourish is vegan and vegetarian-friendly, non-GMO, and Gluten Free.
Flourish does not contain major food allergens as recognized by the FDA (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans), however these supplements are manufactured in a facility that handles these allergens.
Buff Greens
Buff Greens were designed to support immunity, optimal digestion, and reduced stress.* It’s packed with a powerful source of natural antioxidants with the equivalent to 5+ vegetable servings.*
Any adult looking for immunity, digestion and natural energy support.*If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication (especially blood pressure medications and nitrate drugs, or have a medical condition (especially abnormal blood pressure), please consult your health care team.
While you can use Buff Greens at any time of the day, the ingredients support natural energy, so it could be most ideal to take in the morning.
- Ashwagandha – an ingredient within the formula of Buff Greens – shows that it may lower blood pressure. Caution should be taken when combining with other herbs and supplements that may also lower blood pressure (e.g. casein peptides, fish oil, L-arginine, theanine, etc.).
- Wheatgrass can cause nausea, appetite loss, and constipation. May lower blood sugar which can impact diabetics and blood sugar levels during surgery.
- Spirulina can cause mild cases of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, fatigue, headache, and dizziness.
- Chlorella could possibly cause mild cases of diarrhea, nausea, gas (flatulence), green discoloration of the stools, stomach cramping, and increased skin sensitivity to the sun.
Buff Greens are vegan and vegetarian-friendly and non-GMO. They are not gluten free.
Buff Greens contains wheat. Otherwise, Buff Greens do not contain any of the other major food allergens as recognized by the FDA (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Soybeans), however these supplements are manufactured in a facility that handles these allergens.
There’s almost no lap-over between the ingredients from a typical multivitamin and Buff Greens. The biggest difference between a multivitamin and Buff Greens is that the nature of the product – and our formula specifically – supports digestion and immunity (something a multivitamin isn’t specifically developed for) thanks to added fiber, probiotics, digestive enzymes and the antioxidants from our veggie blend.
Buff Reds
Buff Reds were designed to provide you with powerful antioxidants (the fruit sources and extracts deliver the equivalent of 3+ fruit servings),* support natural inflammation and perceived muscle soreness, and support the perception of stress and calmness.*
Any adult looking to add in more antioxidants, and support natural inflammation and perceived muscle soreness, stress, and calmness.* If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication (especially blood pressure medications and nitrate drugs, or have a medical condition (especially abnormal blood pressure), please consult your health care team.
You can use one scoop of Buff Reds at any time of the day.
- Those with latex allergies may also react to papaya, which is included in Buff Reds.
- Consuming acai might affect MRI test results. If you use acai products and are scheduled for an MRI, check with your healthcare provider
Buff Reds are vegan and vegetarian-friendly, non-GMO, and Gluten Free.
Buff Reds do not contain major food allergens as recognized by the FDA (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans), however these supplements are manufactured in a facility that handles these allergens.
There’s almost no lap-over between the ingredients from a typical multivitamin and Buff Reds. The biggest difference between a multivitamin and Buff Reds is that the nature of the product – and our formula specifically – that provides antioxidants, supports natural inflammation, perceived muscle soreness, and the perception of stress and calmness* (things that a multivitamin is not developed specifically to support).
Buff Pre
For healthy adults looking to support individual training sessions, the ingredients in Buff Pre have been shown to aid power or strength workouts and provide extra energy during training.* Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider prior to taking any supplements, especially if you have any health conditions, are pregnant or nursing, or under the age of 18.
- 30-60 minutes before training
- Buff Pre contains caffeine (a stimulant), and may be best used for earlier sessions. Caffeine has been shown to increase alertness and may affect sleeping patterns if taken late in the day.
- You may experience a feeling of tingling from the beta-alanine. This feeling, known as paresthesia, is harmless – but may feel unfamiliar!*
- We’ve added L-Theanine to limit the potential jitters and increased blood pressure caused by caffeine, however, if taken too late in the day, you may have difficulty falling asleep.
- If you experience any additional side effects, discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider.
Buff Pump
For healthy adults looking to support individual training sessions, the ingredients in Buff Pump are shown to support power or strength workouts and increase blood flow.* As a stimulant-free preworkout, Buff Pump avoids the spike (and crash) of caffeine and can be used any time of day, making this a great option for lifters training in the evening.* Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider prior to taking any supplements, especially if you have any health conditions, are pregnant or nursing, or under the age of 18.
- 30-60 minutes before training
- Buff Pump is a caffeine-free (non-stimulant) supplement, and can be taken any time of day including evening training sessions
- You may experience a feeling of tingling from the beta-alanine. This feeling, known as paresthesia, is harmless – but may feel unfamiliar!*
- If you experience any additional side effects, discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider.
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