VO2 Max supplement opinions

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Hi

Was thinking of trying this supposed VO2 Max improver supplement but I think it may just be marketing nonsense, what would you think?

Any of you tried anything similar?

Thanks!

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Not sure about this product and it appears to have a lot of BS ingredients. There are well researched and proven supplements like creatine and beta alanine (both of which I take) that are more affordable and affective.

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Anyone tried Nomio?

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Just use pure beta alanine. There is evidence for it, good overview:

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Beta alanine might be good for a track cyclist doing repeated short efforts.

I’m not sure if it’s worth it for a road cyclist.

It will make your fingers tingle.

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  1. It might, or might not

  2. Tingly fingers? What’s not to like?

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My opinion: Carbs/Protein/Sodium. Caffeine and Creatine.

Maybe Bicarb, Beta Alanine, Beet Root Juice in certain scenarios but none of them worth it for me.

What can matter: Get blood tests before and during the season to make sure your Iron Levels, B12, Folate, Vitamin D, Magnesium, etc. - are all within range. While you should not supplement if you don’t need to, there are scenarios where it will absolutely help.

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I’e used that particular supplement twice, certainly didn’t move my Vo2max as that was at almost peak level at the time.

What it did do was improve my recovery / reduce stress according to my garmin watch.

Normally the morning after a vo2max workout I’d be lucky see 80 body battery, whilst I was taking this I’d regularly see 100.

I’ve got a reserve pot waiting for a hard training block but I’d buy / use very sparingly, maybe twice a year. The only sports products I generally buy are carbs (energy drink / bars) and beta alaline.

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This. :+1:

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I take beta alanine… but you have to maintain over time instead of just taking in prior to workouts.

I take daily and don’t get the tingle anymore - I kind of miss the feeling to be honest :rofl:

Don’t think it would have an impact during a race - but I think it helps me perform better when doing VO2max interval training.

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Creatine I’m actually more on the fence about.

Like beta alanine I take creatine daily but I’m not sure that the weight gain from creatine is worth it.

I keep taking it because it does mean I can lift more in the gym, I’m drawn to the supposed cognitive performance benefits and aesthetically the muscle water retention looks good :grin:

But im not sure I’m a faster cyclist because of it.

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I assume you mean creatine makes you gain water weight, because beta alanine is not associated with weight gain.

Additionally, many mention the tingling sensation with BA intake, that can be mitigated by splitting the dose. I take 1 pill in the morning and night along with powdered BA in my recovery shake (about 6.5 total daily). I get minor tingling, which is normal, that goes away within 30 minutes. Also, Thorn’s slow release is said to minimize tingling but is also expensive.

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Correct - i’ll clarify :+1:

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I’ve found that my body has just gotten used to it - I only get tingling if I have been off my daily dose for a while - or I accidentally double dose :joy:

I’m only taking around 4g daily though

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I’m currently taking Optygen HP, and I’m at about week 2. Apparently, it takes at least 4 weeks for the effects to be noticeable. They market it as improving VO2 max. If somehow my score increase on Garmin I’ll take that as validation. If I notice any other improvements I’ll take that into account as well.

@Norry1 Regarding Nomio, I’ve used it and I do think it works. I bought the 4 pack from the feed a few months ago and I used it an hour long hill climb called the Mt. Diablo challenge last summer. I think it helped. I also used it before a key workout and maybe a fast group ride…I forget. Would I buy again? Yes. At it’s current cost I’m willing to splurge for key events. When gels can cost more than $2.00 a pop, the $7.50 price for Nomio is not bad at all.

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I tried my slightly expired Nomio from the 2025 black Friday sales in races this past Saturday and Sunday. I liked the taste and I didn’t notice any negative effects. I didn’t notice any positive benefit, but I’m new to racing and the race efforts weren’t even “very hard”.

I’m not planning to take it for most of my races this year because it is relatively expensive. However, I will probably take it for at least part of the 10-day Chicago Grit criterium race series, on the off chance it makes day 10 a little easier on me.

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Thanks for all the info and replies​:+1: