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Ryan Bucki, ISSA-CFT
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Controlled Labs Gamer Up Review

Controlled Labs Gamer Up Full Review[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

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[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”See Our Retailer Price Comparison Table” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:22px|text_align:center|color:%23f96566″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” link=”url:%23table|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Overview of Controlled Labs Gamer Up” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Sometimes, many of us lifters forget that there are other industries out there that exist. Some of them also use supplements to enhance their performance. Today, we are going to take a look at a product marketed towards gamers. The gaming industry is an absolute monster these days, and is a giant when compared to the fitness industry.

While supplements tend to target people who want to lose weight or build muscle, some are simply there to enhance your focus/alertness. Enter Gamer Up from Controlled Labs. While G-Fuel seems to dominate the market for gamers trying to up their focus while they play, most of us who have experience with supplements will know that it’s pretty much just a on-transparent nootropic with a mild dose of caffeine. Gamer Up comes at you with a fully-disclosed nootropic blend, and a great taste to boot. While it isn’t perfect as far as the profile goes, it gets many things right.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/9z1BOeGghTs” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”medium_depth” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]

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[/fancy-ul][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

[thrive_leads id=’4207′] [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Testing Results and Ratings” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]We reviewed Controlled Labs Gamer Up on five categories. We first start by looking at it’s ingredient profile. This portion of the review looks at the different ingredients used in the nootropic, what their intention is and how effectively dosed are each ingredient.

We then look at effectiveness. An effective pre-workout will use high quality, proven ingredients, at clinically backed dosages.  This is generally an extension of the profile section. The higher quality ingredients used at proper dosages, the more effective that product will be.

Then we move into the taste of the different flavors we’ve tried. We grade each flavor separately and average the scores for their overall taste rating. We were able to test out the following flavors: Bubble Gum.

Mixability refers to how well the powder mixes in 12oz of water. We use the shaker bottle test. This would be your typical Blender Bottle with the spiral chrome ball.

Finally, we talk about value. Value is the combination of profile, effectiveness, taste and mixability in relation to cost. Another part of value are the competitors and other versions of nootropic products on the market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Ingredients Profile

(8/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]To start, we have a very popular ingredient, Taurine. Here we have 2 grams of taurine, which is a solid dose. Taurine in combination with caffeine can increase alertness.

Like most nootropic products out on the market, they utilize L-Tyrosine, which is a proven to help with alertness, as well as improving memory. You get 2 grams in Gamer Up, which is more than you find in many other products.

Lion’s Mane, which is a mushroom has also been added to this. It has been gaining in popularity for its potential to increase focus, reduce anxiety and depression, and be beneficial for overall health. Here you get 500 mg, which is a fair dose.

Next up, we have Bacopa. Bacopa is one of the most underrated herbs on the market. It is used in ayurvedic medicine. Bacopa has some pretty good research proving it to be beneficial for mental cognition, as well as reducing anxiety. Most of these benefits come after long-term use, so it may be worth having a bacopa supplement to take on days you don’t use Gamer Up.

What good would an energy drink be without caffeine? Not much to note on caffeine here, as we all know the benefits of it. Here we get 125 mg, which is more than a Red Bull, and less than a Monster. The effectiveness of caffeine can really depend on the user, as we all have different tolerances.

Alpha GPC, which is a form of choline that has become very popular in recent years, especially when it comes to nootropics. Here you only get 100mg, which is on the low side. I would have no problem giving this a high rating if it were dosed at or above 600mg.

Lutein is a very popular supplement for people who want to support their eye health and prevent eye diseases. Here we have 500 mcg, which is very low.

To end this, we have Huperzine A, which is very popular in nootropic supplements. To make it simple, is prevents choline from breaking down, thus prolonging the effects of choline. Here we have a 2 mcg dose, which is also very low.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”6504″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Effectiveness

(7.5/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]As usual, this is the most important part of the review. Did Gamer Up deliver? Well it all depends on how you use it. If you’re using it to game, it will give you a nice energy boost and perhaps a nice jump in alertness. I played both Fortnite and CoD:BO4 while on this, and there there was always an increase in my performance. I’m no pro or anything like that, but I increased my K/D and W/L ratio on both everytime I took Gamer Up.

It shined for me at the most as a pre-workout. As a standalone, it’s a little better than simply drinking an energy drink, especially with the extra tyrosine and taurine. You won’t get much support as far as pump or strength aspects are concerned, but in conjunction with a stim-free pump supplement it is works very well. It’s not a stim-bomb, but unless you’re caffeine sensitivity is higher than it should be, you’ll get a nice boost throughout your workout or gaming session. With the caffeine being a bit lower, so you’re less likely to crash after the effects wear off.

For focus, I noticed perhaps a slight increase, but nothing that made me feel like I was taking something like Focus XT.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Taste

Bubblegum: (9/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Bubblegum is a very enjoyable, and unlike other supplements, masks the ingredients well without being too sweet. Controlled Labs NAILED the bubblegum flavor, and you won’t confuse it with anything else.

One thing to note is that there is a slightly chalky texture to it, but nothing that ruins it. In fact, it’s almost unnoticeable, but worth mentioning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Mixability

(9.5/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Gamer Up mixes very well. There is very slight foam on the top after vigorous mixing, but it is barely noticeable. There maybe a little amount of sediment floating around, which we assume is the Lion’s Mane. It isn’t noticeable however, and there is little to complain there.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Value

(9/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]You can find Gamer Up for as little as $22.99 for 30 servings. So about 76 cents per serving. This is fair for a product like this. With full disclosure and the solid dosage of tyrosine, this is well worth the price. It’s worth keeping around as a simple energy drink on its own, as it’s cheaper than a Monster or Red Bull.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Available at these Fitness Informant approved retailers:” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:22px|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” link=”|||” el_id=”table”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][tabbed_section style=”default” alignment=”left” spacing=”default” tab_color=”Accent-Color”][tab icon_family=”none” title=”30-SERVINGS” id=”1509114502646-00fc8-496c” tab_id=”1510512996012-3″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1509116724210{background-color: #2e2e2e !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]  PRICE COMPARISON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Amazon Logo[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

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Neutralize is a simple solution to your hangover problem. I will admit, I was skeptical – but the stuff works. I used it several times for big time drinking sessions and the hangover was essentially  non-existent…this coming from a non-drinker. Now, it won’t make you not tired, if you stay up until 3am and wake up at 6am you’re going to be tired, no matter what, but you will be tired without the sick feeling and the headache. If you like to drink, and suffer from hangovers, this is your go-to solution to rid yourself of that problem.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/JRCn_FI25rQ”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”medium_depth” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]

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We then look at effectiveness. This is generally an extension of the profile and dosage section. The higher quality ingredients used at proper dosages, the more effective that product will be.

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Ingredients Profile

(9/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Alcohol is a poison. No really, it is. Ethanol is a molecule that is present in alcohol. When you drink alcohol you are getting ethanol in your system which converts to acetaldehyde. A little bit of acetaldehyde is fine, because your liver stores enough of a substance called glutathione to break it down and ridding it from your system in a short period of time. However, if you consume large amounts of alcohol, your body must store the acetaldehyde until more glutathione is formed to break it down. Acetaldehyde is the substance that leads to the hangover.

Taurine, the first ingredient used in this proprietary blend, has been shown to increase your level of aldehyde dehydrogenase, a substance, along with glutathione, that breakds down acetaldehyde – the hangover causing molecule (from ethanol.). Long story short, Taurine has been shown to significantly accelerate the metabolism of alcohol and reduce the toxicity of alcohol – this reducing your hangover. Regarding dosage, there is not concrete evidence on actual dosage as studies in rats have been anywhere from .32g/kg to .62g/kg.

The next ingredient, Pantethine, has been shown to inhbit acetaldehyde significantly. Again, no optimal dosage has been identified but the idea that this works to significantly inhibit acetaldehyde is a good thing.

As mentioned earlier, L-Glutathione helps break down acetaldehyde and remove it from the system. We get that ingredient next. Studies have shown that L-Glutathione counteracts the hangover affect.

Lastly, we get Asian Ginseng. This has shown positive effects on alcohol metabolism by the body. Studies have proved that they reduce the symptoms of a hangover.

Overall, a solid ingredient profile. Each ingredient has been scientifically proven to help alleviate the hangover symptoms. The one area in which we are not sure of is dosage since this is a prop blend – in order to get a perfect 10 score we would need to know that – but this is still solid with the ingredients selected for use.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6460″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

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If you recall, I am not much of a drinker anymore, but when I want to go, this boy can GO. I decided to take this several times over the summer at music festivals, bachelor parties and weddings. The key thing here is for this to work, you need to remember to take one dosage before you start drinking – this is easy – and one dosage AFTER your last drink – this is more difficult.

Truth-be-told, the first time I took this, I stated drinking at 10am and didn’t stop until 2am…I wasn’t hungover the next day. No lie. I was tired, but I woke up at 7am after going to bed at 3am…you cannot make up for only four hours of sleep – that’s not what this supplement in intended for.

The next time was at a bachelor party. If you’ve been on one of these you know the copious amounts of alcohol you consume in a short period of time. The Friday night I took it I did not go to bed until early in the morning – waking up abnormally early to watch a PGA event on TV. No hangover, but tired as hell. Then we proceeded to get on a boat in the blistering sun – the combination of the heat and dehydration didn’t bode well for me – it wasn’t a hangover, but I felt weak.

That night I took Neutralize again – no hangover the next day.

The most recent time I took it was for a wedding. I took it before and after drinking. We closed the bars down (2:30am) and got to bed at 3am. I was up at 6am and in the gym – tired, but no hangover.

I have had a great experience with Neutralize and truly think it works great. I would have given this a perfect 10, but since I was slightly off that one morning during the bachelor party weekend I took off a point.

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NOXygen Liquicaps is not the exact same thing as their powdered form. There is a little less nitrates and less servings but more convenience. This is not to say it’s not worth it, because it still works, however if you are good with the clumping of the powder form, I would go that route due to value in the product. If you like the convenience of a non-flavored Liquicap…then this would be a solid choice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/xMOMGjqtgMM”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”medium_depth” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]

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[/fancy-ul][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

[thrive_leads id=’4207′] [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Testing Results and Ratings” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]We reviewed Purus Labs NOXygen Liquicaps on three categories. We first start by looking at it’s ingredient profile. This portion of the review looks at the different ingredients used in the pump supplement, what their intention is and how effectively dosed are each ingredient.

We then look at effectiveness. An effective pump activator will use high quality, proven ingredients, at clinically backed dosages.  This is generally an extension of the profile section. The higher quality ingredients used at proper dosages, the more effective that product will be.

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Ingredients Profile

(6.5/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]The new Liquicaps of NOXygen from Purus Labs is a different version of their awesome pump product NOXygen – the powder form. However, they are not the exact same formula. Let’s break it down:

Liquicaps use 1.6g of Glycerol – the ingredient that turns your muscles into a sponge, essentially, where you can absorb the water to give you that pump you want. The OG NOXygen used 1.5g of HydroMax Glycerol. HydroMax is more concentrated and less likely to clump. So, although you technically get .1g more of Glycerol in the caps, it’s the GMS version and not the HydroMax version, a better quality Glycerol. Ideally I like to get around 2g of Glycerol in my pump.

The next ingredient are the nitrates. These are a thing of beauty. They help raise NO levels in the body pushing blood and liquid into your muscles where your Glycerol awaits to absorb it. Liquicaps uses 500mg Sodium Nitrate per serving while the OG uses 740mg of Sodium Nitrate and Betaine Nitrate. This is a minimal difference, but a difference nonetheless. You want a minimum of 500mg of nitrates.

Overall, the ingredient deck is still very good and a great value. Compared to the OG formula, I would say this has a slight disadvantage due to capsule size.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6413″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

Effectiveness

(7/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I am a bigger guy and I don’t tend to have vascularity come easy. Because of this, I would have to take a double serving (to be fair, I did the same with the OG NOXygen too) to get the best effectiveness from this product.

As I mentioned earlier, I like at least 2g of HydroMax/Glycerol. One serving almost gets you there, but not quite. At two servings you are getting a great dosage of both Glycerol and Sodium Nitrates.

Even at one serving (2-caps) you do get a slight pump, but it is noticeably different with two servings. If you’re new to pump supplements or smaller, then one serving should be fine to provide an effective pump for you during your workout.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

Value

(8/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I am still a powder first kind of guy. I prefer the OG NOXygen over this version. I get the convenience factor, but you will also pay for it while you get just slightly more Glycerol (non-branded) and slightly less Nitrates. You also get less servings (30-servings compared to the 40-servings of the OG). This is still a value pump supplement considering many pump activators are now $40+, but it is slightly behind the OG.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Available at these Fitness Informant approved retailers:” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:22px|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” link=”|||” el_id=”table”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”default” alignment=”left”][tab title=”30-SERVINGS” id=”1509114502646-0ccc5-e689″ tab_id=”1509801657824-5″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1509116724210{background-color: #2e2e2e !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]  PRICE COMPARISON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/tab][/tabbed_section][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]A1Supplements Logo[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

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Purus Labs Stimpact Review

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Stimpact tells you exactly what it is in the name. Easy. This is going to be a high caffeine pre-workout powder with some additive focus ingredients to give you energy and focus, but it lacks on pump, strength and endurance. If you’re looking for a caffeine high (stim high) with focus and drive, this will be for you. If you want something that is well-rounded, continue to look elsewhere.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/D3_Az0Gq76I” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”medium_depth” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]

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[/fancy-ul][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Testing Results and Ratings” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]We reviewed Purus Labs Stimpact on five categories. We first start by looking at it’s ingredient profile. This portion of the review looks at the different ingredients used in the pre-workout, what their intention is and how effectively dosed are each ingredient.

We then look at effectiveness. An effective pre-workout will use high quality, proven ingredients, at clinically backed dosages.  This is generally an extension of the profile section. The higher quality ingredients used at proper dosages, the more effective that product will be.

Then we move into the taste of the different flavors we’ve tried. We grade each flavor separately and average the scores for their overall taste rating. We were able to test out the following flavors: Fresh Squeezed Lemonade.

Mixability refers to how well the powder mixes in 12oz of water. We use the shaker bottle test. This would be your typical Blender Bottle with the spiral chrome ball.

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Ingredients Profile

(6/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Stimpact is an interesting profile, as it appears to be a prop blend, but it is NOT a prep blend. It is also interesting because you’d like to take 1.5-2 scoops to get a better dosage of key ingredients, but the high amount of caffeine makes that difficult.

Let’s start by saying Stimpact is stim based, mostly caffeine. It is what it is. They are not touting pump or endurance. Stim implies energy and potential focus.

We start with 2g of Beta Alanine. Beta Alanine, the ingredient that makes you itch but also contributes to prolonged endurance. The clinical dosage of this key ingredient is 3.2g. At 2g we are underdosed. Then we get 2g of Choline Bitartrate. This is a massive dose of Choline Bitartrate that I am not mad about. Typical dosages range from 250-500mg, sometimes up to 1g. The most I have seen in a pre-workout is 1.5g in Nutrex’s Outlift Concentrate. Solid dosage here.

Next we get the caffeine. We get a massive dosage of Caffeine Anhydrous at 330mg. This is a large dose. On top of that, they give you another 200mg of VitaShure Caffeine (yielding 60% = 120mg). What I love about VitaShure, commercially known as PharmaShure, is it is time-masking and sustained releasing. Meaning that, unlike Caffeine A, it doesn’t hit you all at once. It lasts over an extended period of time to avoid that crash.

Theobromine is used at 200mg. This is a great dosage of Theobromine. Theobromine, found in chocolate, helps widen your blood vessels to help with a pump. The thought here is without the pump ingredients, that it would work with caffeine to help impact mood. However, studies are inconclusive of this.

The next two ingredients are TeaCrine and Dynamine. These are expensive ingredients from Compound Solutions that pair well together and with caffeine. TeaCrine is dosed at 60mg and Dynamine at 25mg. These are nice to have on the label. TeaCrine is dosed OK per Compound’s suggestion of 50mg TeaCrine with 150mg Caffeine. However, I would like to see it higher with over 300mg of Caffeine. Dynamine is just too low. This should be dosed at 100mg or more with the amount of caffeine.

Lastly, we get 5mg (1% = 50 mcg) of Huperzine A. I have seen this as high as 300 mcg so this dosage is fine, but could be higher…then again, we are getting 2g of Choline Bitartrate, so do we really need more? I will always say yes.

Overall, the profile is what it is: high caffeine with added stims, some dosed nicely while others could use more, and cognitive ingredients that collectively work well to provide energy and focus. You are missing strength, endurance and the pump. For what this product is, it isn’t half bad.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”6416″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Effectiveness

(6.5/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]As you might guess, we could give this a 10 out of 10 on energy alone, but outside of energy, we only got some focus (the caffeine helps with this too). This is good and all if you stack with NOXygen or some other pump powder, but alone it left me looking for more. Sure, caffeine is nice, but when this is essentially just that you are missing out on important parts like pump.

There is no pump with this product because it is non-existent. The caffeine rush helps with focus, but not-so-much with strength/power. Sure, you have drive with your focus, but compared to other products dosed with Taurine or PeakO2, you can definitely tell the difference.

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Taste

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade: (7/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]If you like tart/sour, you will like this. This was almost too tart for our liking, but we realize that some people like this. Think about fresh squeezed lemonade, this does fall in-line with that and you can expect it to taste that way – even the tartness/sourness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

Mixability

(8/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]With the serving size just under 10g, you’d want this to mix just fine – and it does. We would take this in 6oz of water – I like to chug my pre-workout. There was some residue floating on top and some that went to the bottom, but it wasn’t overwhelming by any means.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]

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In Sleep Aids, Top Tier Athletics

Top Tier Athletics 8-H.R.S. Review

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8-H.R.S. is a solid sleep aid supplement that gives you the minimum dose of Phenibut and Melatonin, along with L-Trytophan to help you reach that deep sleep, with a few extra ingredients to relax you like GABA and Theanine. Overall, this sleep agent is good, safe and effective. Definitely worth the price.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/lnlq8ltwaqA” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#2e2e2e” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”medium_depth” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-arrow-right” color=”Accent-Color”]

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[thrive_leads id=’4207′] [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Testing Results and Ratings” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]We reviewed Top Tier Athletics 8-H.R.S. on four categories. We first start by looking at it’s ingredient profile. This portion of the review looks at the ingredients used in the making of this sleep aid supplement.

We look into each ingredients effective use and determine if it was a quality selection for the product. The main thing here is are the ingredients used correct and is the dosage correct?

Then we look at taste. We know this is important in a supplement. We were able to test out Sour Candy.

We then will look into the mixability of this product. Does it mix well? Clump? Watch the video for a demo!

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Ingredients Profile

(8/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I am a big fan of Phenibut. This is a mushroom that helps aleviate stress, relax you and puts you to sleep when dosed at a certain amount. We will get into that more in a second, but this well-rounded profile consists of several key ingredients.

We first start with 1g of GABA. GABA helps alleviate anxiety and allows us to relax. A lot of the reasons we cannot sleep is because there are too many things on our mind. For optimal dosage on growth hormone production, we’d like to see 3,000-5,000 mg. For sleep, anything above 500mg is great.

Next, we get 1,000mg of Glycine. Glycine has been used to treat sleep disorders.  The recommended dosage of Glycine for sleep is 3-5g. We come in short here.

L-Trytophan is next at 1,000mg. This is essentially what causes us to get tired when we over eat. When we take in Trytophan, it is converted into niacin which then creates serotonin – which makes you sleepy. You need roughly 1-2g of Trytophan to induce sleep. We get 1g here.

L-Citrulline is used next at 500mg. You may not know this, but NO production actually can help you achieve a deep REM sleep. I would argue that 500mg is not going to be enough to elicit NO production of any purpose to induce this, however.

L-Theanine is used next at 500mg. This helps reduce stress, enhance mood and treat anxiety. This, along with GABA, work well together to help you relax – to allow you to fall asleep. At 500mg this is quite the dosage. We’re impressed.

Phenibut is dosed at 250mg. This dosage typically allows you to focus, 500mg and up puts you to sleep. I would start with 250mg to assess your tolerance, but you could increase over time. I will warn you, do not take this daily, it can be addictive.

We then get 200mg of 5-HTP. This is the precursor to serotonin, the molecule that makes us tired from over eating. The recommended dosage is 300-500mg. We are a little underdosed here but we are paired with other ingredients so at 200mg we should be fine.

Lastly we get 5mg of Melatonin. This is your typical OTC ingredient to help us sleep. This may be the reason why Phenibut is at 250mg…plus Phenibut affects everyone differently.

Overall, a good product. There are a couple ingredients that I feel are underdosed, but overall, a solid sleep aid on paper.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”6475″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

Effectiveness

(8/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]This sleep aid works. It is not the best of all time sleep aid, in my opinion, as I do wake up from time-to-time during the night when taking this. However, for the most part, you achieve a solid REM sleep to get a good 6-8hrs, which is needed for muscle recovery.

Prior to bed, you feel relaxed and can focus on what you want to do: sleep. Your mind erases the troubles of the day and you can just get the sleep you need and deserve.

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Taste

Sour Candy: (8/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I guess I will never truly understand candy flavors prior to bed, but what else would you have it be? This isn’t too sour, so to call it sour candy may be a stretch, but it is a good tasting powder. It is a little tart with a tad candy/sweet taste to it. Not bad at all.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

Mixability

(7/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]The serving size is only 5g, so it better mix well. Thankfully it does. You don’t want to use a lot of water because the more water you drink prior to bed, the more you may have to wake up to piss – or worse – piss your pants.

It does mix well in approximately 6oz of water with some residue at the bottom of the glass. Check out the video above for a full demo.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

Value

(8/10)[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]This is a 30-serving unit that retails for $35. A lot of the powdered sleep aids are now retailing for $40 and up – same servings. I like the fact that this uses Phenibut and Trytophan, along with a little Melatonin and a good dosage of Theanine. I would like more GABA but in the end, you could double scoop this for a deep deep sleep. For mid-30s, I feel this is a good sleep agent, especially for those just starting out. Phenibut is not too high where you can access your tolerance. You can’t put a price on a good night’s sleep.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][heading]Available at these Fitness Informant approved retailers:[/heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#efefef” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_style=”solid”][tabbed_section style=”default” alignment=”left”][tab title=”30-SERVINGS” id=”1509114502646-0a1a4-6f8e” tab_id=”1513863429097-5″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”10″ text_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1509116724210{background-color: #2e2e2e !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]  PRICE COMPARISON:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]ebay logo[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

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The 5 Best Tasting Pre Workouts of 2023: Our Tested No B.S. Reviews

Best Tasting Pre-Workout Supplements
Best Tasting Pre-Workout Supplements
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Whether you’re trying to hit a personal best in the gym or just looking for that edge to give you the energy you need to reach your fitness goals, there is a seemingly endless range of pre-workout supplements to choose from.

Given the competitive nature of the supplements industry, fitness and nutrition brands are always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd. While there are certainly differences in pre-workout formulas, one common method of differentiation among supplements brands is by highlighting their product’s taste.

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The following products on our best tasting pre-workout rankings list were used by the author of this article.

He used each of these supplements through the duration of a full container. Sample packs were not used in determining the rankings.

Stop relying on faulty information that is influenced by outside writers and money. This pre-workout list is the real deal. Here at Fitness Informant, we don’t steer you wrong.

Be Informed. Live Fit.

A Comparison of The Top 5 Pre Workouts for Taste

OUR #1 RATED

VMI Sports K-XR bottle

VMI Sports K-XR

Our Top Pick For:


  • Taste

8.7 out of 10

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OUR #2 RATED

NutraBio Pre Extreme

NutraBio
PRE Extreme

Our Top Pick For:


  • Ingredients Profile

8.8 out of 10

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OUR #3 RATED

NutraKey TRU Pre bottle

NutraKey TRU PRE

Our Top Pick For:


  • BCAA Infused

8.2 out of 10

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OUR #4 RATED

Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout bottle

Pitbull Labs PRE

Our Top Pick For:


  • Sustained Energy

8.0 out of 10

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OUR #5 RATED

Sparta Kraken Reformulated Version

Sparta Nutrition
Kraken

Our Top Pick For:


  • Pump & Value

8.7 out of 10

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PRODUCT

DETAILS

OUR RATING

VMI Sports K-XR bottle

VMI Sports
K-XR

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Our Top Pick For:


  • Taste

Highlights:


  • 3.3g Pump Blend
  • 632.5mg Energy Blend
  • 503 mg Focus Blend
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Our #1 Rated

8.7 out of 10

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NutraBio Pre Extreme

Nutrabio
PRE Extreme

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Our Top Pick For:


  • Ingredients Profile

Highlights:


  • 350mg Caffeine
  • 6g L-Citrulline DL Malate
  • 1.75g Nitric Oxide
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Our #2 Rated

8.8 out of 10

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NutraKey TRU Pre bottle

NutraKey TRU PRE

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Our Top Pick For:


  • BCAA Infused

Highlights:


  • 1.5g HydroMax
  • 6g BCAAs
  • 350mg Caffeine
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Our #3 Rated

8.2 out of 10

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Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout bottle

Pitbull Labs
PRE

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Our Top Pick For:


  • Sustained Energy

Highlights:


  • 315mg Theacrine
  • 135mg Caffeine
  • 155mg Di-Caffeine Malate
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Our #4 Rated

8.0 out of 10

in the Pre-Workouts Category

Sparta Kraken Reformulated Version

Sparta Nutrition
Kraken

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Our Top Pick For:


  • Pump & Value

Highlights:


  • 300mg Vaso6
  • 2g HydroMax
  • 15mg Cocoabuterol
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Our #5 Rated

8.7 out of 10

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A Comparison of The Top 5 Pre Workouts for Taste
2018 Preworkout Rankings for Taste: Our Top Rated Picks
Does Taste Even Matter In a Pre-Workout?

2018 Preworkout Rankings for Taste: Our Top Rated Picks

Now the moment you’ve all been waiting for, here’s who topped our list of our top tasting preworkout supplements:

  1. VMI Sports K-XR
  2. NutraBio PRE Extreme
  3. NutraKey TRU PRE
  4. Pitbull Labs PRE
  5. Sparta Nutrition Kraken

#1 VMI Sports K-XR

8.7 out of 10

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The Highlights:

  • 6 Great Tasting Flavors
  • 400mg of Caffeine
  • Great Focus
  • Awesome Value
  • Mixes Great

K-XR is not only the best tasting pre-workout we've ever tried, it is also a solid pre-workout all around. Obviously, you are here for taste, and VMI Sports K-XR is available in 6 great flavors: Hawaiian Hurricane, Patriot Pop, Miami Vice, Cotton Candy, Cherry Lime Italian Ice (our favorite) and Blueberry Razz.

Taste is important to many people, as it should be, but the overall effectiveness of the product should be more important. As we mentioned earlier, K-XR is actually a solid pre-workout all around. It features three different blends (yes, we wish these were broken out) for Pump, Energy and Focus. K-XR's best feature will be it's energy blend of 632.5mg containing three-stage caffeine.

The label can be intimidating, but know that this product works very nice. It tastes fantastic (hence why it's our #1 rated pre-workout for taste), hits hard on energy and dials up the focus for your workouts. If taste is important and you also want a hard-hitting pre-workout, then K-XR is the way to go!

Who Makes It?

VMI Sports has a lot of experience in this world. Their owners come from a wholesale account. They've seen many products come and go. With this experience, they are able to create great tasting, effective products, especially best tasting pre-workout powders.

What's In It?

One serving contains:

What's In It?

One serving contains:

  • 3,300mg Intense Pump Blend – contains patent CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine, L-Taurine and Theobromine to enhance blood flow into your muscles to provide an epic pump
  • 632.5g Maximum Energy Blend – contains 400g of total Caffeine which provides an immediate energy kick, within 15-minutes of taking it and long lasting energy throughout your workout
  • 503mg Focal & Cognitive Enhancing Blend – provides great focus and increased cognitive functions
K-XR Label

Bottom Line:

This is going to be the best tasting pre-workout you can find. VMI has a flavor lab like any other that I have seen. They make phenomenal tasting preworkouts but also protein powders and more. Their unique flavors give you a range to choose from, none of which you will be disappointed in. Oh, and it works too!

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#2 NutraBio PRE Extreme

8.8 out of 10

NutraBio Pre Extreme
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The Highlights:

  • 3 Great Tasting Flavors
  • Insane Energy
  • Massive Pumps
  • 100% Transparent Label
  • Highest Quality of Ingredients Available

NutraBio PRE Extreme is a hard ass hitting pre-workout that is clinically dosed on almost every level that is a best tasting pre-workout! This is VERY hard to find in this area. It is such a large serving size you're actually be surprised how well this tastes. PRE Extreme is available in the following flavors: Green Apple, Raspberry Lemonade and Watermelon.

Taste is so important to most, but you can sleep well at night knowing that PRE Extreme is FULLY loaded with active ingredients that do great things for your workout. When you get to the "What's In It" section below, you are going to be amazed at how well this thing is dosed. What does this mean to you? It really hits hard on all cylinders including pump, strength, energy, focus and endurance.

PRE Extreme is going to be one of the best pre-workouts that you can find out there. It might not be our #1 rated for best taste, but it is damn close and is an amazing PWO that anyone would love. If the caffeine amount scares you, there is a regular version of this and a stim free too!

Who Makes It?

NutraBio won our 2017 Brand of the Year award for their commitment to label transparency and product consistency. They care about the consumer, and what we are putting into our bodies. They also care about creating best tasting pre-workout supplements.

NutraBio has a 3rd party testing website called CheckMySupps.com where you can track the validity of the supplements you buy. Can you find another company with that kind of commitment to the consumer? Good luck.

What's In It?

One serving contains:

  • 15g Highly Branched Chain Dextrin – pre-workout energy in the form of fast digesting carbs
  • 6g L-Citrulline – increases your body nitric oxide production increasing your pump
  • 2.5g  CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine – maximizes your strength, power and endurance while fighting fatigue
  • 2g Creatine Monohydrate – promotes muscle strength and gains
  • 1g Creatine Hydrochloride (HCL) – increases lean body mass while maximizing strength
  • 3.5g L-Leucine – activates mTOR which induces protein synthesis aka muscle recovery
  • 1.5g Taurine – increases muscle strength and endurance
  • 1.2g N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine – enhances drive and alertness improving your focus
  • 350mg Caffeine – increases energy and alertness
  • 300mg TheaPure™ L-Theanine – increases focus
  • 1g Agmatine Sulfate – promotes production of nitric oxide and increased pumps
    • PRE-Extreme Label

    Bottom Line:

    PRE Extreme is not only a great tasting pre-workout, it is one of the best pre-workouts available on the market today, especially those who need the caffeine. You are getting fully dosed ingredients (based on clinical studies) that will give you one helluva workout.

    Yes, you are here for taste, and this is a great tasting pre-workout, but having a great tasting pre-workout that kicks ass is also a solid benefit.

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    #3 NutraKey TRU PRE

    8.2 out of 10

    NutraKey TRU Pre bottle
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    The Highlights:

    • 4 Great tasting flavors
    • Awesome pumps
    • 6g BCAAs
    • Transparent Label
    • 350mg Caffeine
    • NutraKey Quality

    Refreshing comes to mind when I think of the taste of TRU PRE from NutraKey. It is a great tasting pre-workout that goes down easy, and quickly, even at a higher serving size. TRU PRE comes in 4 great flavors: Blue Rock Candy (yum), Rainbow Blast, Sour Gummy Worm and Tahitian Fruit Punch.

    Let's just not focus on taste. NutraKey's TRU PRE is going to give you one big ol' pump. It features a clinical dosage of L-Citrulline at 6g and the addition of HydroMax at 1.5g. This means you are going to get swole, quickly, and help your muscles recovery and rebuild faster. This is the highlight of this ingredient to us. We love a good pump (and a great tasting product).

    TRU PRE is also equipped with 350mg of Caffeine and 6g of 2:1:1 BCAA. You are able to get great energy, and speed up muscle protein synthesis as you start your workout with the additions of these great ingredients. Everyone loves a great tasting pre-workout, but you shouldn't buy on taste alone. You also need to get a benefit from that pre-workout. With TRU PRE, you get that benefit.

    Who Makes It?

    NutraKey is synonymous with quality. They have been around for a long time, consistently delivering high quality products across many various categories and great tasting pre-workout supplements. They have the consumer's health in mind as they formulate their products, not just the green stuff called money. TRU PRE falls in-line with that philosophy.

    What's In It?

    One serving contains:

    • 6g Citrulline Malate - increased pumps by transporting more blood to the muscle
    • 3.2g Beta Alanine - promotes strength output
    • 6g 2:1:1 BCAA - helps with muscle recovery with increasing the speed of muscle protein synthesis
    • 1.5g HydroMax - awesome pump ingredient that turns your muscles into a sponge (essentially)
    • 1.5g Betanine - helps with endurance and strength
    • 1g Taurine - increases strength output and endurance- 500mg Acetyle L-Tyrosine - enhances focus
    • 500mg Choline Bitartrate - cognitive enhancing ingredient to improve focus
    • 350mg Caffeine - energy baby!
    • 50mcg Huperzine A - another focus enhancing ingredient
    TRU pre label


    Bottom Line:

    This is a clean pre-workout powder that tastes great. This was formulated for those who love a great pump, enjoy energy rushes and appreciates BCAAs in their pre-workout. NutraKey is a brand you can stand behind, and TRU PRE not only tastes awesone, it works well too!

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    #4 Pitbull Labs PRE

    8.0 out of 10

    Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout bottle
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    The Highlights:

    • 2 Great tasting flavors
    • Solid, Sustained Energy
    • Transparent label
    • Charitable Donation
    • 3 Energy Sources
    • 2g Taurine

    Pitbull Labs PRE does a lot of things right, one of them is they nailed the taste. One thing is for certain, the owner of Pitbull Labs really wants to make sure they get that right every time (they have one of the best tasting BCAAs I have ever had too!) Pitbull Labs PRE comes in 2 awesome flavors: Cherry Limeade (fav) and Blue Raz.

    As you approach any pre-workout, you should enjoy the taste, but you should more importantly look at the ingredients to ensure that this is a good product as well as a best tasting pre-workout. PRE from Pitbull Labs also hits on several other aspects you need to have in a pre-workout powder. The one area I really enjoyed is the euphoric energy you get from the combination of two caffeine sources and Theacrine. It's not a rush of energy that you want to punch your hand through the wall, but one that lasts and does not give you a crash.

    Another big area is strength output. Leveraging big doses of Beta Alanine, Betaine and Taurine, Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout will be contribute to your overall strength output and muscular endurance, allowing you to go longer and harder. By focusing on great tasting pre-workout, energy and strength, Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout is a solid choice.

    Who Makes It?

    Pitbull Labs is owned by a CEO who has spent many years within this industry. Over those years he gained experience and expertise in formulation and in creating great tasting pre-workout supplements.

    Pitbull Labs is a quality supplement company making great tasting pre-workouts and awesome supplements. They also donate a portion of their proceeds to rehome pitbull labs who need help. How awesome is that?

    What's In It?

    One serving contains:

    • - 2.5g Betaine - improves endurance and strength output
    • 2.4g Beta Alanine - increases strength output
    • 2g Taurine - strenght enhancer and prolongs muscle endurance
    • 1.5g N-Acetyle L-Tyrosine - improves overall focus
    • 850mg DMAE Bitartrate - improves memory and focus
    • 315mg TheaCrine - improves focus and decreases crash, similar to caffeine
    • 155mg Di-Caffeine Malate - slow acting caffeine source for energy
    • 135mg Caffeine Anhydrous - fast acting caffeine, hard hitting
    • 50mg Higenamine - energy producer/fat burner
    • 1mg Rauwolfia Vomitoria - dilates blood cells, better nutrient flow
    Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout label

    Bottom Line:

    Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout is a good tasting pre-workout powder that should also be considered for the other benefits that come with the pre-workout including energy and focus. You're here looking for the best tasting pre-workout, Pitbull Labs Pre-Workout falls in line with that, along with added kick-ass benefits.

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    #5 Sparta Nutrition Kraken

    8.7 out of 10

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    The Highlights:

    • 7 Amazing Tasting Flavors
    • Best Pumps
    • Transparent Label
    • Branded Ingredients
    • Solid Energy

    Kraken by Sparta Nutrition has constantly been a pre-workout that ranks high on a lot of lists. Kraken is ranked so high due to how great this pre-workout is. It is also ranked high for the great tasting pre-workout powder that it is. Kraken is available in 7 great tasting pre-workout flavors: Cola Pop (unique and awesome), Rainbow Candy, Watermelon Rancher, Sex On The Beach, Bombsicle, Sour Gummy Bear and Cotton Candy. As you can see, a lot of the flavors are based on popular candy choices. That's not a bad thing.

    Kraken is also, overall, a great pre-workout on top of a best tasting pre-workout. Packed with pump and energy ingredients. Kraken excels on pump with the addition of Vaso6 and HydroMax (not cheap ingredients). The pump is more than just a look, it actually serves a purpose to repair and rebuild damaged muscle tissue.

    Unlike the previous version of Kraken, which was stim heavy with DMHA, this new version only uses 250mg of caffeine. This isn't a bad thing. They add in Cocoabuterol which is a new ingredient designed for weight loss and energy production. You still get great energy on-top-of a great tasting pre-workout.

    Who Makes It?

    Sparta Nutrition is killing it in the game right now. They have a full conventional line and a keto line. Their products are high quality and great tasting, including this best tasting pre-workout supplement. Sparta keep releasing new products leveraging new ingredients, which propels them into one of the most respectable companies in this industry.

    What's In It?

    One serving contains:

    • 4g L-Citrulline – increases your body nitric oxide production increasing your pump
    • 3.2g  Beta-Alanine – maximizes your strength, power and endurance while fighting fatigue
    • 2g HydroMax – fantastic pump enhancer
    • 1g Taurine – increases muscle strength and endurance
    • 500mg N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine – cognitive enhancing ingredient
    • 300mg Vaso6 – increases Nitric Oxide in the body
    • 250mg TeaCrine – increases energy and alertness much like caffeine
    • 250mg Caffeine – increases energy
    • 50mg Theobromine – blood vessel dilator to increase pumps
    • 30mg N-Methyl-Tyramine HCl – burns fats and increases energy
    • 15mg Cocoabuterol -increases energy through fat loss
    • DMHA – insane energy
    Kraken V2 Facts

    Bottom Line:

    Great tasting pre-workout with the epic kick of a pump. That sums it up, no? Kraken is a solid pre-workout with hard hitting energy, great pumps and is an amazing tasting pre-workout. We were worried when they reformulated, but they nailed this reformulation and made it more "safe" for all.

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    Sparta Kraken Reformulated Version
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    Does Taste Even Matter In a Pre-Workout?

    When you go to purchase supplements to help you achieve your fitness goals, you often start with the best intentions. However, if you end up buying a supplement that tastes terrible, it’s very unlikely you’ll get in the habit of consuming the pre-workout before you head to the gym. That being said, just because a supplement tastes good doesn’t mean it’s healthy or even effective in helping you set personal bests in the weight room.

    The reason you should be cautious about a pre-workout that comes in your favorite flavor is that many times, to get that desired taste, the formula adds artificial ingredients that ultimately can end up negatively affecting your health. The purpose of going to the gym and eating clean is ultimately to improve your overall fitness, but if you’re regularly taking a supplement that is filled with artificial chemicals, you might end up hurting your progress for the sake of pleasing your taste buds.

    While you shouldn’t hate consuming your pre-workout supplement, you should be cautious about putting taste before everything else.  The results are clear; consuming excess amounts of artificial ingredients and sweeteners can lead to a whole host of health issues. Unfortunately, while many healthy living enthusiasts think twice about chugging several cans of diet soda, they don’t always put the same amount of thought into what goes into their pre-workout. Nutritional supplement companies know that if they promote the great taste of their supplements, many of their consumers won’t think twice before pulling out their credit card.

    Given the consistent innovation in the nutritional supplement industry, it is absolutely possible to have a pre-workout drink that both tastes good and provides the nutrition and energy you need, but finding the perfect pre-workout for you will take some time. Ultimately, when choosing a pre-workout, you should always select the brand that will help you reach your goals rather than the supplement that tastes the best. If you’re in the market for a pre-workout drink, make sure to take a moment and do your research beforehand. Just because it promises to taste like your favorite guilty pleasure doesn’t mean that it’s the one you should choose.

    If you want to see the results in the gym and for your health, you should look first at how the pre-workout formula will help you from a nutritional standpoint. Be on the lookout for formulas that are loaded with ingredients that might hold you back.

    If you want to see the best results, choose a pre-workout that does what it was created to do. The taste of your pre-workout matters, but never at the cost of an effective workout at the gym. Be diligent in which supplement you choose, so that at the end of the day, you’ll be that much closer to your fitness and health goals. When in doubt, go for the formula that is effective, not the one that tastes the best.

    This completes our pre-workout supplement rankings for taste. The products listed above earned the right to be in the top 5 category. 

    Stay tuned to Fitness Informant throughout the year for updates as new products are tested and reviewed. Thoughts? Comment below!