BodyTech Elite Paraxanthine: Standalone enfinity Capsules at The Vitamin Shoppe

One of the biggest undercurrents in the supplement industry in recent years has been caffeine alternatives. While Americans love caffeine, it has its drawbacks, provoking jitteriness, anxiety, and disrupting sleep. Though it provides a boost before a workout, caffeine may not be worth it if it interferes with recovery.

BodyTech Elite now offers standalone enfinity Paraxanthine capsules at The Vitamin Shoppe! With 200mg per 2-capsule serving, you get a smooth energy boost without caffeine’s typical jitteriness and long half-life.

So far, the biggest contender for caffeine’s throne has been one of its own metabolites – paraxanthine. Sold as enfinity and exclusively distributed by TSI Group, paraxanthine’s rise has led to several major brands getting involved — and now The Vitamin Shoppe offers an option for you to try it on its own.

BodyTech Elite: Standalone enfinity Paraxanthine Capsules

We’re steadily seeing more brands releasing pre-workout blends featuring paraxanthine, mostly in nootropics and pre-workout supplements. Now, though, we have standalone paraxanthine capsules available.

The BodyTech Elite enfinity Paraxanthine capsules offer an excellent way to experiment with this caffeine alternative, free from confounding factors like other ingredients. Each 2-capsule serving delivers 200 milligrams of Enfinity paraxanthine, providing a nice boost of wakefulness with less jitteriness and a shorter half-life than caffeine.

In this article, we’ll summarize how paraxanthine works, but first, let’s check PricePlow for The Vitamin Shoppe’s BodyTech Elite deals and watch our video overview of the product:

BodyTech Elite Paraxanthine – How It Works

Paraxanthine is the primary metabolite of caffeine, providing most of caffeine’s beneficial effects. Now you can take it directly with enfinity!

Paraxanthine, a primary metabolite of caffeine, is gaining attention as a promising alternative, specifically in its patent-pending form, trademarked under the name enfinity.

While caffeine is widely used to enhance mental and physical performance, it metabolizes into three compounds: paraxanthine, theobromine, and theophylline. Research shows that many benefits of caffeine—such as fat burning,^[1] adenosine inhibition,^[2] and cognitive enhancement—are actually due to paraxanthine, which is more effective in promoting focus, reaction speed, and endurance than caffeine itself.^[3-5] This has led the supplement industry to explore paraxanthine as a primary ingredient, potentially delivering caffeine’s benefits without the downsides associated with its other metabolites.

The end-around for caffeine’s other metabolites we don’t always want

Theobromine and theophylline, the other two caffeine metabolites, have longer half-lives than paraxanthine, leading to prolonged stimulation, disrupted sleep, and jitteriness. Paraxanthine’s shorter half-life (3.1 hours) allows it to clear from the body faster, reducing these side effects, especially for those who metabolize caffeine slowly due to genetic differences.^[6]

This makes paraxanthine a “cleaner” energy source for those seeking caffeine’s benefits without adverse effects, as it clears more quickly and avoids overstimulation that can interfere with sleep and relaxation.

New research published in 2024 demonstrates paraxanthine’s efficacy

Recent studies support paraxanthine’s superior effects on athletic performance and cognitive benefits:

A new study finds paraxanthine (found in enfinity®) outperforms caffeine in boosting cognitive function after a 10k run.^[7] Clear thinking under pressure is key to winning, and paraxanthine could be the edge you need.

• A 2024 study showed that paraxanthine improved energy expenditure by burning an additional 100 calories within three hours compared to a placebo, while also reducing appetite and heart rate.^[8]

  You can learn more about this study in our article, “Paraxanthine Increases Energy Expenditure, Reduces Heart Rate and Hunger in 2024 Study“.

• Another study published in 2024 found that paraxanthine significantly enhanced cognitive performance following intense exercise, improving reaction times and accuracy, suggesting it may benefit athletes in high-stakes situations by supporting sustained focus and faster decision-making.^[7]

  For more info, see our specific article titled “Paraxanthine Outperforms Caffeine in Post-10k Cognitive Tests“.

We couldn’t be any more excited about this. There are several caffeine alternatives, but none have matched the benefit profile as well as paraxanthine. As more research emerges, enfinity is poised to be the alternative to caffeine, providing smoother, more sustained energy and mental clarity.

And now, thanks to The Vitamin Shoppe and their BodyTech Elite line, you can try it on its own to feel the effects without any other confounds.

You can read more about paraxanthine in our main article, “Paraxanthine: Caffeine’s Major Metabolite for Laser-Targeted Energy“.

Innovation Has Come to Energy, and BodyTech Elite is Here For It

Caffeine has been the go-to stimulant for centuries. One could argue that stiff black coffee built this country. After all, we threw all of the weaker stuff into Boston Harbor!

But history does not stop. Innovation is a constant, and it’s time that consumers were offered alternatives to caffeine that match its effectiveness. With paracanthine’s shorter half life and calmer curve, it is the perfect choice for a burst of focused energy – whether that be in the gym or at the desk.

BodyTech Elite’s capsules provide a great delivery of paraxanthine alone, enabling you to try it out in a vacuum, versus in a pre-workout blend.