Stacker 3 XPLC | 100 Capsules | Stacker2

Stacker 3 XPLC from Stacker2

If you are familiar with the Stacker range, you will surely know the name. Stacker 3 XPLC is the capsule from that range with a fixed dose of 300mg of caffeine and a herbal mix of 275mg. There are 100 capsules in the jar. This is the European version, without ephedra, which Stacker Europe brings to market from Sittard. Interesting if you are looking for a strong caffeine capsule and want to know exactly what is in it.

What is in a Stacker 3 XPLC capsule

Each capsule consists of two parts. The first is anhydrous caffeine (caffeine anhydrate, a dried and concentrated powder form of caffeine). There is 300mg of this in a capsule. The second part is a herbal mix of 275mg. In that you will find green tea and white tea, both leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis with 60% polyphenols (plant substances that are naturally in tea). Furthermore, the mix contains guarana, yerba mate, kola nut, capsaicin, Siberian ginseng and 6,7-dihydroxybergamottin. Good to know: the manufacturer only states the total of the mix, not the amount per herb. That is called a blend. So you know exactly how much caffeine you are taking, but not how much guarana or yerba mate is separately in it. The capsule itself is made of gelatin and has a colored coating.

300mg caffeine, how much is that actually

Many people wonder how much caffeine is in Stacker 3 XPLC. The answer is on the label: 300mg per capsule. That is a lot. A regular cup of filter coffee contains around 90mg, so one capsule is equal to more than three cups of coffee at once. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) sets 200mg as a single dose and 400mg per day as the upper limit for adults. So one capsule is already above that single dose. The manufacturer states a maximum of three capsules per day, but that amounts to 900mg of caffeine. Therefore, in practice, it is better to stick to one capsule and count your coffee, tea and energy drinks. In short: this is not a capsule for those who are sensitive to caffeine.

Why grapefruit and chili pepper are in the mix

Two names in the herbal mix stand out. Capsaicin is the substance that gives chili peppers their spicy taste. In your mouth, it stimulates the same nerve endings that also react to heat, which is why spicy food feels hot. The second is 6,7-dihydroxybergamottin, a substance from grapefruit. What many people do not know: that is the same substance that makes it so you cannot drink grapefruit juice with certain medications. It inhibits an enzyme in your intestinal wall and liver that breaks down certain substances. As a result, those substances stay in your body longer. Precisely for this reason, it is wise to first consult your doctor or pharmacist if you use medications. Siberian ginseng, by the way, is a different plant than the Panax ginseng you see in many other products. The Latin name is Eleutherococcus senticosus.

The place of XPLC in the Stacker range

The original Stacker products from the United States used to contain ephedra. That plant is no longer allowed in food supplements in Europe. Stacker2 Europe therefore released its own versions with caffeine and herbs as the base. Stacker 3 XPLC is one of them, along with Stacker4, for example. The difference lies mainly in the herbal mix. In this capsule, besides green tea, there is also white tea, and the grapefruit substance dihydroxybergamottin only appears in the XPLC formula. The caffeine content is 300mg per capsule for both. The label of these caffeine capsules does not mention any vitamins or minerals.

Stacker 3 XPLC is therefore mainly a caffeine product with a herbal mix around it. Anyone who compares the composition with other Stacker variants will see that the caffeine remains the same and the mix makes the difference. Take the label as a starting point and add up your total caffeine in a day.