Gains SHAPE: Introducing OptiClear Technology for Crystal-Clear Supplement Delivery

Gains In Bulk’s new effervescent SHAPE supplement combines innovative ingredients like enfinity paraxanthine and their instantized creatine monohydrate with TSI Group’s OptiClear technology to transform traditionally gritty supplements into crystal-clear, fast-dissolving solutions that you can drink or chew for better muscle tone, hydration, and energy.

TSI Group’s OptiClear technology revolutionizes supplements in Gains In Bulk SHAPE! This patent-pending innovation transforms creatine, hyaluronic acid and paraxanthine into a crystal-clear, fizzy solution for women seeking better muscle tone and energy.

We’ve seen many creatine supplements throughout the years, and the same goes for energy products, but we haven’t yet seen anything like this:

In an industry often defined by powders, tablets, capsules, and canned beverages, OptiClear technology emerges as a game-changing innovation that’s redefining how we experience supplements. Launched by TSI Group, this patent-pending delivery system transforms traditionally insoluble ingredients like hyaluronic acid into crystal-clear, fast-dissolving solutions that are as visually striking and enjoyable to drink as they are effective.

Gains In Bulk’s New SHAPE Supplement Reinvigorates Creatine and Energy with OptiClear

Today, we’re looking at one of the first products to leverage this groundbreaking technology: SHAPE by Gains In Bulk — a women-focused formula designed to tone, tighten, and burn. With its vibrant, fizzy delivery system and science-backed ingredient profile, SHAPE represents the future of supplement innovation, where efficacy meets experience.

This article introduces TSI Group’s OptiClear and breaks the SHAPE formula down, which includes four ingredients to support energy, body composition, metabolism, and skin elasticity.

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What is OptiClear Technology?

Before diving into SHAPE’s specific formulation, let’s understand the technology that makes it unique. OptiClear is TSI Group’s proprietary Crystal Clear Dissolving Technology — a patent-pending innovation that addresses one of the supplement industry’s most persistent challenges: poor solubility.

For years, consumers have struggled with cloudy, gritty supplements that require excessive stirring and still leave sediment at the bottom of shakers. Hyaluronic acid, an ingredient in SHAPE, is notorious for such problems. OptiClear revolutionizes this experience through a multi-stage technological process:

OptiClear technology transforms traditional supplements into crystal-clear, fizzy solutions without the gritty texture that plagues many powders. TSI Group’s patent-pending system works with multiple ingredients while maintaining stability in various environments.

1. Ingredient Processing Technology – Enhances solubility at the source by refining raw materials
2. Extrusion Spheronization Technology – Transforms powder into self-dissolving effervescent granules
3. Effervescence Optimization – Fine-tunes dissolution speed for an ideal balance of convenience and efficiency
4. Taste & Appeal Enhancement – Incorporates natural flavors for an enjoyable sensory experience
5. Long-Term Stability Engineering – Addresses common effervescent challenges like pouch swelling for extended shelf life

The result? A crystal-clear solution that dissolves instantly, requires no stirring, and delivers a visually appealing fizzy experience that enhances compliance and enjoyment.

Key Benefits of OptiClear

• Superior Dissolution – Instantly transforms into a clear, residue-free solution
• Enhanced Visual Appeal – Provides an engaging, effervescent experience
• Versatile Consumption – Can be consumed as a drink
• Temperature & Humidity Stability – Maintains integrity under various storage conditions
• Multi-Ingredient Compatibility – Works with creatine, collagen, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals

And best of all, the exciting technology works fantastically well with creatine, a format that has long needed some reinvigoration.

Now let’s get into the formula itself:

SHAPE by Gains In Bulk: Formula Analysis

Gains In Bulk’s SHAPE leverages OptiClear technology to deliver a women-focused formula designed to support toning, tightening, and fat metabolism. Let’s break down its innovative ingredient profile:

• Creatine Monohydrate (as Instantized Creatine®) – 3000mg

  Creatine monohydrate stands as one of the most thoroughly researched and validated supplements in sports nutrition history. With OptiClear technology solving its notorious solubility issues, SHAPE delivers a clinically effective 3-gram dose in a crystal-clear, instantly dissolving format that’s perfect for anyone who’s avoided creatine due to its traditional grittiness.

  This powerhouse ingredient has so many health effects that there are numerous meta-analysis studies covering its benefits:^[1-8]

  • Increased strength and power output
  • Enhanced muscle recovery
  • Improved high-intensity exercise performance
  • Lean tissue preservation during caloric deficits
  • Better body composition without unwanted bulk
  • Cognitive function and brain health
  • Bone mineral density support

  Creatine and Body Composition: The Science

  Let’s address a common myth right away: creatine does not cause women to become bulky or gain fat! In fact, research shows quite the opposite effect. A comprehensive meta-analysis examining creatine supplementation and body composition found that creatine does not increase fat mass.^[4]

  

  What creatine actually does is promote lean tissue mass while potentially aiding fat loss efforts.^[9] During caloric restriction, creatine helps preserve muscle that might otherwise be lost, creating a more toned, defined physique.

  The 3-gram daily dose in SHAPE hits the sweet spot for supplementation. Research shows this amount effectively saturates muscle stores over time without requiring a traditional “loading phase”.^[10]

  Why Women Need Creatine More Than They Think

  Women may benefit even more from creatine than men, yet are less likely to consume adequate amounts naturally. Why? The primary dietary source of creatine is meat (particularly red meat), and women typically consume less meat than men. Vegetarian women have even lower baseline creatine levels. And while the body can generate its own creatine, it’s metabolically expensive to do so.^[11]

  This natural deficit makes supplementation especially valuable for women. Beyond improving workout performance, creatine supports:

  

  • Fat metabolism optimization (important during caloric restriction)
  • Hormonal health throughout various life stages
  • Muscle tone and definition without excessive mass
  • Recovery from high-intensity interval training

  Combined with SHAPE’s other ingredients, creatine creates a synergistic effect that supports body recomposition — the holy grail of simultaneously reducing fat while preserving or building lean muscle.

  No other supplement has creatine’s robust scientific validation for improving body composition, and with OptiClear technology, you can finally enjoy these benefits without the traditional mixing hassles.

• L-Carnitine – 250mg

  L-carnitine serves as a critical facilitator in your body’s fat-burning machinery. Gains In Bulk added this amino acid derivative to SHAPE to help shuttle fatty acids into your cellular powerhouses (the mitochondria) where they’re converted into energy.

  

  Colorful self-dissolving granules showcase the raw form of supplement innovation. These specialized particles transform from solid to sparkling solution in minutes, eliminating the gritty texture that traditionally plagues powdered supplements.

  L-Carnitine works through a surprisingly simple yet elegant mechanism: it transports long-chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane, making them available for β-oxidation (fat burning).^[12]

  Research shows that at high enough dosing, L-carnitine supplementation provides several benefits geared towards our goals:^[12,13]

  • Enhanced fat metabolism – L-Carnitine significantly decreases body weight (-1.21 kg), BMI, and fat mass (-2.08 kg) compared to placebo in meta-analysis studies.
  • Improved exercise recovery – L-Carnitine reduces exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness by decreasing markers of cellular damage and free radical formation.
  • Increased oxygen delivery – Research indicates L-carnitine enhances blood flow and oxygen supply to muscle tissue through improved endothelial function, reducing hypoxia-induced cellular disruptions.
  • Preserved muscle during caloric deficit – L-carnitine also spares muscle glycogen and helps prevent amino acid degradation during exercise, which is especially nice when dieting.

  While SHAPE provides a modest 250mg dose and most studies use around 2 grams per day, research suggests that even lower doses can be effective when combined strategically with other ingredients. With creatine monohydrate and paraxanthine in this formula, L-carnitine adds to SHAPE’s support for metabolism, muscle preservation, and recovery.

  Additionally, as with creatine, L-carnitine is naturally found in red meat, something women aren’t eating a ton of — so it’s great to have some added here.

  This all makes carnitine an especially smart addition for women following exercise programs focused on toning and body recomposition, as it supports both the fat-burning and muscle-preserving sides of the equation.

• Sodium Hyaluronate – 200mg

  

  Sodium hyaluronate, a premium form of hyaluronic acid (HA), brings a multifaceted approach to SHAPE’s formula by supporting skin health, joint function, and overall cellular performance.

  This powerful ingredient plays a critical role in maintaining hydration and structural integrity throughout the body. More than 50% of the human body’s hyaluronic acid is found in the skin, where it helps preserve extracellular spaces, transport nutrients, and protect against radical damage.^[14][15]

  HA’s effectiveness stems from its unique molecular properties. At higher molecular weights, hyaluronic acid demonstrates some phenomenal benefits:^[16]

  • Skin Hydration: Supports moisture retention by forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules
  • Joint Support: Acts as a lubricant in synovial fluid, reducing friction between cartilage
  • Cellular Protection: Helps regulate tissue homeostasis and supports cell migration and proliferation

  Sodium hyaluronate stands out thanks to its impressive absorption and utilization in the body. Research shows that orally consumed HA can:^[17]

  • Improve skin hydration levels
  • Enhance skin elasticity
  • Potentially reduce visible signs of aging
  • Support connective tissue health

  By including 200mg of sodium hyaluronate, SHAPE goes beyond traditional creatine supplement formulas. Its inclusion shows a more approach to women’s health, supporting not just performance, but also skin quality and overall cellular wellness.

  But what makes the drink feel so great? Enter enfinity paraxanthine to cap it off:

• Paraxanthine (enfinity®) – 200mg

  

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

  One of SHAPE’s most innovative ingredients is enfinity® (paraxanthine) – a next-generation energy compound that’s revolutionizing the stimulant space. As the primary metabolite of caffeine in humans, paraxanthine delivers a unique blend of benefits without many of caffeine’s common drawbacks.

  When you consume caffeine, your body metabolizes approximately 80% of it into paraxanthine through liver enzymes.^[18] This means many of caffeine’s benefits actually come from paraxanthine itself. By supplementing with paraxanthine directly, you bypass the initial caffeine conversion and potential genetic variations in caffeine metabolism.

  Recent research has found that paraxanthine offers several advantages compared to traditional caffeine:

  • Superior cognitive enhancement – Paraxanthine significantly outperformed caffeine in cognitive tests following a 10km run, with fewer errors and faster reaction times.^[19]
  • Enhanced energy expenditure with appetite control – A 2024 study showed paraxanthine increased energy expenditure by approximately 100 calories over 3 hours while simultaneously reducing hunger – a powerful combination for body composition goals.^[20]
  • Better cardiovascular profile – Unlike caffeine, paraxanthine doesn’t significantly increase blood pressure and heart rate for most users, making it ideal for those sensitive to stimulants.^[21]
  • Improved exercise performance – In preclinical testing, paraxanthine enhances muscular strength, endurance, and nitric oxide production, supporting both workout quality and recovery.^[22]
  

  The appealing pink liquid demonstrates TSI Group’s OptiClear technology bringing creatine, paraxanthine, and other active ingredients together without the cloudy sediment typical of traditional mixes.

  The 200mg dose in SHAPE hits the optimal range, offering effective energy, focus, and metabolic support without the jitters, anxiety, or sleep disruption often associated with higher caffeine doses. This makes SHAPE perfect for afternoon workouts when traditional stimulants might interfere with sleep quality.

  For those with caffeine sensitivities (approximately 50% of the population metabolizes caffeine slowly due to CYP1A2 gene variations),^[23] enfinity® paraxanthine provides a smoother, more consistent experience.

  Combined with creatine monohydrate, L-carnitine, and sodium hyaluronate, enfinity® creates a synergistic effect that supports energy, focus, fat metabolism, and overall workout quality – perfectly aligned with SHAPE’s goals of helping users tone, tighten, and transform.

  You can learn more about enfinity in our article titled “Paraxanthine: Caffeine’s Major Metabolite for Laser-Targeted Energy“.

How to Take SHAPE

SHAPE offers unique versatility in consumption methods:

1. Drink It – Add one sachet to 12-16 oz of room-temperature or slightly chilled water for a fizzy, sparkling drink. The crystal-clear solution forms in just 120-180 seconds without stirring or shaking.
2. Chew It – Take the sachet directly and enjoy it like candy!

Pro Tip: Since SHAPE uses effervescent technology, avoid mixing it in a closed container like a shaker bottle. For best results, dissolve in an open glass.

Daily Use, Pair with Exercise on Training Days

For best results, use consistently to support muscle tone, endurance, and fat metabolism.

Breaking down how OptiClear achieves its remarkable clarity through a comprehensive process from ingredient refinement to long-term stability engineering. This multi-stage approach eliminates the common problems of traditional supplement mixing.

For optimal benefits, pair SHAPE with regular exercise. The formula works synergistically with movement, helping you push harder, recover faster, and see results sooner.

The female-focused formula shines brightest when incorporated into your existing fitness routine – you put in the work, and SHAPE helps maximize your results.

Flavors Available

SHAPE launched in a Strawberry Fizz flavor, but below is an up-to-date list of all flavors PricePlow has seen over time:

TSI Group X Gains SHAPE: Where Science Meets Experience

SHAPE represents a much-needed evolution in the supplement industry, where consumer experience gets lifted with long-awaited technological innovation from industry leaders. Through TSI Group’s OptiClear technology, the novel supplement transforms traditionally challenging ingredients into an enjoyable, crystal-clear solution that supports fitness goals without compromise.

Creatine was due for a shake-up, and it came in a form that doesn’t need to be shaken!

While the combination of creatine, L-carnitine, sodium hyaluronate, and enfinity® paraxanthine is certainly impressive, it’s the revolutionary delivery system that enhances both compliance and effectiveness that we’re excited about. Put together, such a positive experience ultimately leading to better results.

For women seeking a science-backed approach to fat metabolism without resorting to extreme measures or disappointing (or chalky) formulas, SHAPE offers a refreshing alternative that’s as enjoyable as it is effective. The future of supplements isn’t just about what’s inside – it’s about the entire experience, from dissolution to results.

Ready to experience the OptiClear difference? Check out SHAPE by Gains In Bulk below: