ANS Performance Canada Brand Review 2026
By Bulldog Nutrition Editorial Team | Updated: September 2026
Quick Answer
ANS Performance is a Canadian supplement brand, founded in 2012, whose best products are genuinely among the best in their categories in Canada: Quench EAA (a complete nine-amino EAA with electrolytes at zero calories), N-ISO (a 25g hydrolyzed whey isolate at 110 calories) and its grass-fed BEEF Protein (27g, dairy-free). The rest of the range is solid rather than exceptional — N-Mass is a serious 1,300-calorie gainer with zero added sugar, Ritual is a well-dosed pre-workout, and Diablo V3 is a competent but unremarkable thermogenic. It is a value-conscious brand that prints most of its doses and formulates without gimmicks. Bulldog Nutrition is an authorized Canadian and US retailer of ANS Performance and ships nationwide.
ANS Performance is one of those brands Canadians see everywhere — on the shelves of every major supplement chain, in Costco-style bulk gainers, on Amazon — without a straight answer to the obvious questions. Is it Canadian? Is it any good? Which products are worth buying? The search results are the brand's own site and a row of retailer category pages. This review is the editorial answer, built from the Canadian listings we sell, the brand's own statements about itself, and an honest read of where each product sits against its competition.
If you already know what you want, our guides to the best EAA supplements in Canada and the best beef protein powders in Canada both rank ANS products against the field. This article is about the brand as a whole.
Is ANS Performance a Canadian Company?
Yes. ANS Performance describes itself as "proudly Canadian," was founded in 2012, and states that its products are made in cGMP-certified facilities approved by Health Canada and/or the US FDA. Several of its products — the pump formulas in particular — are labelled as Canadian-made. As with many Canadian brands, some manufacturing is domestic and some is contract-manufactured, so "Canadian company" is the accurate description rather than "everything made in Canada."
Why that matters: a Canadian brand formulates for the Canadian market first. The label on the tub is the original label, the nutrition panel is the Canadian panel, and the natural health product rules apply to the formula from the start rather than being retrofitted to an American product. For buyers who have been burned by "the Canadian version is different" surprises with imported brands, that is a genuine advantage.
One thing we did not find: a stated city. The company's website does not name a head office location, so we have not named one either.
Is ANS Performance a Good Brand?
This is the most-asked question about ANS, and the honest answer is "yes, and unevenly."
What the brand does well: formulation discipline and value. Across the range, ANS prints doses rather than hiding them in proprietary blends (Ritual, Dilate, the creatine products and the magnesium gummies all list exact amounts), it formulates with zero added sugar where it matters (N-Mass), and it prices below the big American names for comparable specifications. The company also states that every batch is third-party tested — that is the brand's own claim, which we report rather than verify, but it is consistent with the level of label disclosure we see.
Where it is genuinely excellent: Quench EAA and the two "clean" proteins. Quench EAA is the number-one pick in our EAA guide because it delivers all nine essential amino acids with 7g of BCAAs at zero calories and adds electrolytes from coconut water — a combination most EAA products do not offer at any price. N-ISO and BEEF Protein both land at 110 calories with 25–27g of protein and zero sugar, which is elite for their categories.
Where it is average: the thermogenic. Diablo V3 is a reasonable 150mg-caffeine fat burner with some interesting patented extracts, but its review record at Bulldog is mixed (3.5 out of 5 from 8 verified reviews as of September 2026), and it does not separate itself from the category the way Quench does from EAAs.
The honest summary: ANS is a brand you buy by product, not by loyalty. Its top three are category leaders in Canada; the rest are competent options you would choose on price or preference.
The ANS Performance Products Worth Knowing
Quench EAA — the flagship
Quench delivers 8.75g of all nine essential amino acids per serving, of which 7g are the three BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine), at 0 calories, 0g carbs and 0g sugar. Electrolytes come from coconut water powder and Himalayan sea salt, and the formula is stimulant-free, so it works as an intra-workout drink, a rest-day hydration mix, or a between-meals amino top-up. The distinction that matters: this is a full EAA product, not a BCAA product. BCAAs alone cannot build muscle protein because six of the nine essentials are missing; EAAs supply all nine, which is why the category has moved this direction. Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 9 verified buyers (30-serving) and 5.0 by 7 (90-serving) as of September 2026. This is the best thing ANS makes.
N-ISO Hydrolyzed Whey Isolate — the clean protein
25g of 100% hydrolyzed whey protein isolate in 110 calories, with 2g carbs, 0g fat, 0g sugar and zero lactose. Hydrolyzed means the whey is enzymatically pre-digested into smaller peptides, which absorbs quickly and is gentle on the stomach. The ingredient list is short. Against the premium isolates in Canada — Dymatize ISO 100, Allmax IsoFlex, Perfect Sports Diesel — N-ISO matches the macros and usually undercuts them on cost per serving. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 10 verified buyers (5 lb) as of September 2026.
BEEF Protein — the dairy-free option
27g of protein per scoop from a triple source of hydrolyzed collagen peptides, beef protein isolate and bone broth, at 110 calories with 0g sugar and 0g fat. It is dairy-free, lactose-free and gluten-free, from grass-fed cattle raised without added hormones. It is a pick in our beef protein guide, and the reason is simple: 27g is at the high end of the category and the calorie count is at the low end. Note the collagen-heavy source: collagen is rich in glycine and proline and low in leucine, so this is best used as a dairy-free daily protein rather than as your only post-workout protein.
N-Mass Extreme Gainer — the hard-gainer's shake
1,300 calories per serving, 55g of protein from three sources (whey concentrate, milk protein isolate, micellar casein), 250g of complex carbohydrates with only 16g of naturally occurring sugar and zero added sugar, 9g of fat from coconut oil powder, MCTs and flaxseed, and 3g of creatine monohydrate built in. The zero-added-sugar point is the one that separates N-Mass from most gainers in Canada, which lean on maltodextrin and sugar to reach their calorie counts. It is a big serving that needs a blender, and it is only for people who genuinely cannot eat enough. Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 15 verified buyers as of September 2026.
Ritual and Ritual Ultra — the pre-workouts
Ritual is a complete, fully disclosed pre-workout: 250mg total caffeine (200mg anhydrous plus 50mg dicaffeine malate for a slower tail), 4g L-citrulline, 2g beta-alanine, 1.5g betaine, 100mg L-theanine to smooth the caffeine, 300mg choline bitartrate, 1g taurine and 75mg theobromine. Those are real doses, not label decoration — 4g of citrulline in particular is what many pre-workouts underdose. Ritual Ultra is the high-stimulant version for experienced users: 400mg of caffeine with TeaCrine® and theobromine, 6g of citrulline malate, 3.2g of beta-alanine, 2.5g of betaine, 1g of agmatine and a PeakO2® mushroom blend, sold as 60 half-scoop or 30 full-scoop servings. Beta-alanine at 2–3.2g is in the range the International Society of Sports Nutrition associates with improved muscular endurance when taken daily (ISSN position stand on beta-alanine), and the tingling it causes is harmless.
Diablo V3 and Diablo Liquid L-Carnitine 3000 — the fat-loss side
Diablo V3 is a 150mg-caffeine thermogenic built around KINETIQ™ (a patented citrus aurantium, hesperidin and naringin complex), grains of paradise extract, evodiamine, green coffee bean, L-carnitine and choline. The stimulant load is moderate and the extract choices are more current than most fat burners. Our honest read: it is a fair product in a category where no product does much without a calorie deficit, and its mixed reviews reflect the category more than the formula. Diablo Liquid L-Carnitine 3000 is a simpler proposition — 3,000mg of L-carnitine per stimulant-free liquid serving — and it is the better buy if carnitine is specifically what you want.
Dilate V2 and Dilate Liquid Pump Sauce — stimulant-free pumps
Two caffeine-free pump products with fully printed doses. Dilate V2 powder: 3g L-citrulline, 2g HydroMax® glycerol, 1g agmatine, 150mg VASO6™, plus vitamin C and citrus bioflavonoids. Dilate Liquid: 10g of liquid glycerol, 3g of citrulline and 500mg of pink Himalayan salt in a 15mL tablespoon. Both stack with any stimulant pre-workout and both are made in Canada. The liquid is the more unusual product — 10g of glycerol is a large hyperhydration dose — and it is the one bodybuilders reach for in the final weeks before a show.
Creatine Gummies and Creatine HCL — creatine two ways
Covered in detail in the next section.
FRESH1 vegan protein, Greens, Magnesium Gummies, Fortitude
The wellness end of the range. FRESH1 is a five-source plant protein (pea, brown rice, water lentil, pumpkin seed, quinoa) at 21g per scoop, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. ANS Greens leads with a 5,040mg gut-health and fibre complex (four prebiotic fibres plus a spore-forming probiotic) rather than the usual antioxidant-first approach, with a low-FODMAP profile. The Magnesium Gummies deliver 200mg of elemental magnesium from bisglycinate in four gummies, which is a real dose in a format that usually carries token amounts. Fortitude is a men's testosterone-support formula built on 600mg KSM-66® ashwagandha, zinc and vitamin D3; we note it exists and leave efficacy claims to the label.
ANS Performance Core Range at a Glance
| Product | Category | Key numbers per serving | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quench EAA | EAA / hydration | 8.75g EAAs incl. 7g BCAAs · 0 cal · electrolytes · stim-free | Category leader in Canada |
| N-ISO | Whey isolate | 25g protein · 110 cal · 0 fat · 0 sugar · 0 lactose | Excellent value isolate |
| BEEF Protein | Dairy-free protein | 27g protein · 110 cal · 0 sugar · grass-fed | Top-tier beef protein |
| N-Mass | Mass gainer | 1,300 cal · 55g protein · 250g carbs · 0 added sugar · 3g creatine | Best clean-carb gainer in its class |
| Ritual | Pre-workout | 250mg caffeine · 4g citrulline · 2g beta-alanine · 100mg theanine | Well-dosed, smooth |
| Ritual Ultra | High-stim pre-workout | 400mg caffeine · 6g citrulline malate · 3.2g beta-alanine | Experienced users only |
| Diablo V3 | Thermogenic | 150mg caffeine · KINETIQ™ · grains of paradise | Competent, not distinctive |
| Dilate Liquid | Stim-free pump | 10g glycerol · 3g citrulline · 500mg salt | Unusual and effective |
| Creatine Gummies | Creatine | 5g monohydrate per 4 gummies | Convenient; powder is cheaper |
What Are ANS Performance Creatine Gummies?
They are creatine monohydrate in chewable form: four gummies deliver 5,000mg (5g) of creatine monohydrate, 1,250mg per gummy, 30 servings per jar. Five grams a day is the maintenance dose the International Society of Sports Nutrition identifies as effective for increasing muscle creatine stores and supporting strength and high-intensity performance (ISSN position stand on creatine). ANS states the gummies are third-party tested, and the format solves the two things people dislike about powder — mixing and taste fatigue.
Our honest advice on format: plain creatine monohydrate powder is the most-researched supplement in sports nutrition and the cheapest per gram. Gummies cost more for the same 5g. Buy them if the convenience is what will make you take creatine every day; otherwise the powder does the identical job. The same logic applies to ANS Creatine HCL capsules (750mg per capsule): HCL is more soluble and some people find it gentler on the stomach, but the evidence base belongs to monohydrate, and "no loading phase needed" is equally true of monohydrate taken at 3–5g daily.
Who ANS Performance Is For — and Who Should Skip It
Buy ANS if you want Canadian-formulated products with printed doses at below-premium prices; you are shopping for an EAA, a lean isolate, a dairy-free protein or a clean gainer — the four places the brand is strongest; or you prefer a brand that does not chase trends.
Look elsewhere if you want the widest flavour ranges (the big American brands still win there); you are buying a thermogenic and want the category's most distinctive formula; or you specifically need a named third-party certification on the tub — ANS states its products are third-party tested, but we have not verified a certification program listing and do not claim one.
FAQ
Is ANS Performance a Canadian company?
Yes. ANS Performance is a Canadian brand founded in 2012. It states its products are made in cGMP-certified facilities approved by Health Canada and/or the US FDA, and several of its products are labelled Canadian-made.
What is ANS Performance's best product?
Quench EAA. It is a complete nine-amino EAA with 7g of BCAAs, electrolytes from coconut water and Himalayan salt, and zero calories — the top pick in our EAA guide. N-ISO and BEEF Protein are the other two standouts.
Is ANS N-Mass a good mass gainer?
Yes, for hard gainers. It delivers 1,300 calories and 55g of protein per serving with zero added sugar and 3g of creatine, which is a cleaner carbohydrate profile than most gainers in Canada. It requires a blender and is only appropriate if you cannot reach a calorie surplus with food.
Is ANS Ritual a strong pre-workout?
Ritual is a moderate-to-strong pre-workout at 250mg of caffeine with 4g of citrulline and 2g of beta-alanine, smoothed with 100mg of L-theanine. Ritual Ultra, at 400mg of caffeine per full scoop, is a high-stimulant product for experienced users only.
Are ANS Performance products third-party tested?
The brand states that every batch is third-party tested and that its facilities are cGMP-certified. We report that as the brand's claim. We have not verified a listing with any named third-party certification program, so we do not make that claim on the brand's behalf.
Is ANS Performance sold in Canada, and is it authentic at Bulldog Nutrition?
Yes. ANS is a Canadian brand, and Bulldog Nutrition is an authorized Canadian and US retailer, sourcing directly from the brand — never grey market — with over 10 years in business and shipping across Canada and the United States.
Final Thoughts
ANS Performance is a Canadian brand that is easy to underrate because it does not shout. Its three best products — Quench EAA, N-ISO and BEEF Protein — would be the best in their categories from any brand, and N-Mass and Ritual are honest, well-dosed products at fair prices. Buy it product by product, start with Quench if you are unsure, and skip the thermogenic unless you have a specific reason to want it.
Browse the full ANS Performance collection at Bulldog Nutrition — authorized Canadian and US retailer, over 10 years in business, shipping nationwide.