INSTINCT
INSTINCT, licence 80080241: active licence in Health Canada data. The French and European references below do not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
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Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Lion Athletics
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80080241
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 26 September 2017
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Poudre
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,7-triméthylxanthine Source : Caféine | 200.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| L-Citrulline Source : Malate de citrulline | 3.0 Grammes | Not calculated |
| Acide bêta-aminopropionique Source : Beta-alanine | 2.0 Grammes | Not calculated |
| L-arginine Source : L-arginine | 1.0 Grammes | Not calculated |
| N-(Aminoiminométhyl)-N-méthylglycine monohydraté Source : Créatine monohydratée | 750.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Stéarate de magnésium, Acide stéarique, Cellulose microcristalline
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19.0 Année(s) | 1.0 Mesures | 1.0 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Workout supplement. Athletic support. Source of amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis. Helps increase physical performance during intensive exercise. Helps (temporarily) to relieve fatigue, to promote endurance, and to enhance motor performance.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Ensure to drink enough fluid before, during, and after exercise. Consult a healthcare practitioner before using this product if you are of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma, and/or detrusor instability (overactive bladder syndrome), or if you are taking lithium. Consumption with natural health products (e.g. bitter orange extract, synephrine, octopamine, ephedra) or other drugs (e.g. ephedrine) which increase blood pressure is not recommended. Consumption with other caffeine-containing products (e.g. medications, coffee, tea, colas, cocoa, guarana, maté) is not recommended. This product is not intended as a substitute for sleep. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you suffer from a cardiovascular disease and are attempting an increase in physical activity. Consult your health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medication for cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction, and/or blood thinners. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a renal/kidney disease/disorder or if you are following a low protein diet. May result in weight gain. Consult a health care practitioner if your cardiovascular condition worsens.
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use. Some people may experience gastrointestinal discomfort (such as diarrhea). May cause a flushing, tingling and/or prickling sensation of the skin, in which case, reduce the dose. Caffeine has been shown to reduce blood flow to the heart muscle during exercise which might lead to cardiovascular complications such as chest pain, and irregular heartbeat even in healthy individuals. If those symptoms occur discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you have had a heart attack/myocardial infarction.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80080241
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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