FitLine Activize Oxyplus: what it's for, how to use it and side effects

Activize Oxyplus in 30 seconds: it is FitLine's "energy" drink, a blackcurrant-flavoured powder dissolved in a little water. It contains B vitamins, vitamin C and natural caffeine from guarana extract. Its purpose is to support energy metabolism and reduce tiredness and fatigue, with the noticeable kick of caffeine. It is not a fat burner and not a medicine, and because it contains caffeine it has clear contraindications: evenings, pregnancy, uncontrolled high blood pressure, caffeine sensitivity.

I'm Alfio Nicolosi, an independent FitLine Team Partner. Activize replaced my second and third coffee more than two years ago. Here I tell you what it is really for, how to use it, how much to take and when it is better to leave it in the tin.

What is Activize Oxyplus?

Activize Oxyplus is a powdered food supplement made in Germany for PM-International, with the company's NTC (Nutrient Transport Concept) formulation. It is designed for people who want a lift during the day without turning to sugary energy drinks.

It contains three groups of ingredients:

1. B vitamins: B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid.
2. Vitamin C.
3. Natural caffeine from guarana extract, plus turmeric and ginger extracts and Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed powder.

It is sweetened with dextrose and stevia, and the colour comes from beetroot. It is on the Cologne List, the anti-doping screening programme, which is why many professional athletes use it as a pre-workout.

What Activize is for

I answer with the claims the label is allowed to make, not with slogans:

• Energy metabolism: vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, biotin and pantothenic acid contribute to normal energy metabolism.
• Tiredness and fatigue: vitamins B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and vitamin C contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Psychological function and focus: vitamins B1, B6, B12, niacin, biotin and folic acid contribute to normal psychological function.
• The kick you feel comes from the guarana caffeine, as with coffee: it increases alertness and attention.

In practice I use it at three moments: instead of a second coffee mid-morning, before work that needs concentration, and 20-30 minutes before training. It works on the "3 pm crash" for a simple reason: it is caffeine plus B vitamins taken in small split doses instead of one big cup.

How to use it: dose and timing

The dose on the label is different from what circulates online, so it is worth being precise:

1. Put one level scoop (1.67 g) into an empty glass.
2. Add 40 ml of still water (it is a "shot", not a big glass).
3. Stir until the powder has dissolved and drink.

Up to 3 servings a day, spaced out. You do not have to reach three: I take one or two, the third only on training days. One tin lasts about a month at three servings a day.

When to take it:

• Morning, after breakfast or instead of a second coffee.
• Early afternoon, for the post-lunch dip, but not after 4 pm if you sleep badly.
• Pre-workout, 20-30 minutes before.

When not to take it: in the evening. Caffeine stays in your system for hours. If you are a light sleeper, the last serving should be taken by early afternoon.

Does Activize make you lose weight?

No. Activize is not a slimming product and does not burn fat. Caffeine can slightly increase energy expenditure, but we are talking about amounts that are irrelevant compared with a meal.

What I saw in myself, on the journey in which I lost more than 30 kg, is an indirect effect: less afternoon tiredness means less emotional hunger and more willingness to go out for a walk. The result came from the calorie deficit and movement. If your goal is weight, start here: nutritional support for weight management.

Contraindications: who should be careful

Activize is a supplement with caffeine, and all the rules of caffeine apply. Avoid it or ask your doctor if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding: EFSA indicates a limit of 200 mg of caffeine a day in pregnancy, and every source counts. Better to discuss it with your gynaecologist.
• You have uncontrolled high blood pressure, arrhythmia or heart problems: caffeine raises blood pressure and heart rate.
• You suffer from anxiety, insomnia or reflux: caffeine makes all three worse.
• You are very sensitive to caffeine: start with half a serving and see how you react.
• You take medication: in particular for the thyroid (the product contains seaweed, a natural source of iodine), for the heart, or stimulants. The interaction analysis is in the article on FitLine side effects and safety.
• You are under 18: it is not a product for teenagers.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose, and add up the caffeine from coffee, tea and chocolate: the safety ceiling for a healthy adult indicated by EFSA is 400 mg a day and 200 mg in a single intake.

Possible side effects

They are those of caffeine, nothing else:

• Nervousness, tremor, racing heart if you overdo the servings or add them to coffee.
• Difficulty falling asleep if you take it late.
• Stomach discomfort on an empty stomach in people with reflux: in that case take it after eating.
• Withdrawal headache if you use it to replace a lot of caffeine and then stop suddenly, as with coffee.

Sticking to three servings and the right times, most people notice none of this.

Activize vs coffee vs energy drinks

	Activize Oxyplus	Espresso	Classic energy drink
Caffeine	Natural, from guarana, modest dose per serving (exact value on the label)	About 60-80 mg	About 80 mg per can
Sugar	Dextrose, low amount per serving	Zero (if unsweetened)	Up to 27 g per can
B vitamins	Yes, the whole group	No	Some, variable doses
Vitamin C	Yes	No	Usually no
Serving	40 ml	30 ml	250-500 ml

The real advantage of Activize over coffee is not "cleaner energy": it is that it also brings B vitamins and that the caffeine is split into small doses. Over energy drinks, the advantage is sugar: very little versus a full spoonful per can.

Activize Oxyplus, Sensitive or Lemon Lime?

• Activize Oxyplus (blackcurrant): the standard formula described here.
• Activize Sensitive: the "gentle" version with the same base (B vitamins, C, guarana), designed for people who want a lighter effect. It still contains caffeine: check the label.
• Activize Lemon Lime: same formula, effervescent, lemon-lime flavour.

If it is your first time, start with Oxyplus. The comparison with all the products in the range is in the guide every FitLine product explained one by one.

Price and where to buy it

It is sold only in the official PM-International shop through a Team Partner. The list price in Italy is around €36-37 per tin: at three servings a day that is about €1 a day, less than two coffees at a bar. Prices vary by country; the updated list is in the FitLine price guide.

To pay less: 5% discount code on your first order (instructions on the FitLine discount code page) or registration as a Team Partner with about 20% off everything, with no obligation to sell (become a partner).

Frequently asked questions

How much caffeine does one serving contain? A modest amount, less than an espresso: the exact value is printed on the label and can change with reformulations. That is why it is better to count servings and not add them to too many coffees.

Can I take it every day? Yes, in the indicated doses. B vitamins are water-soluble. If you notice you "need" Activize to function, the problem is sleep, not the dose.

Is it suitable for athletes? Yes. It is on the Cologne List, so screened for doping substances, and many athletes use it as a pre-workout. It does not increase strength on its own: it helps you start more awake.

Does it contain gluten or lactose? The formula is plant-based. For allergens and "free from" claims the current label on the pack is what counts.

Can it be taken with PowerCocktail? Yes, that is the classic routine: PowerCocktail in the morning and Activize during the day. Just watch your total caffeine, because PowerCocktail also contains 30 mg. The full guide is here: PowerCocktail: what it's for and how to take it.

Can I give it to my child for studying? No. It contains caffeine and is not intended for children and teenagers.

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FitLine is a registered trademark of PM-International AG. This site is run by an independent Team Partner and is not the company's official website. The information is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

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