Veteran owned, science based formulations. That is how you can quickly and accurate sum up Frontline Formulations. Frontline Formulations has launched their new nootropic infused pump product called Project MK Ultra. Frontline Formulations Project MK Ultra is available in both a powder version and a liquid version, each with a slightly different formula. The liquid version is the first liquid pump product on the market to use Cognizin Citicoline.
The powdered version of Project MK is available in two flavors and an unflavored option. This non-stim pre-workout comes in Blue Cherry Slushie and Cherry Berry Lemonade.
The liquid version of Project MK is available in three flavor options. This non-stimulant "pre-workout" / pump shot comes in Hawaiian Punch, White Gummy Bear and Blue Cherry Slushie.
Project MK is not the brand's first non-stimulant pre-workout. However, it is the most recent and the one with the most emphasis on the nootropic element of the pre-workout powder.
Frontline Formulations Project MK Ultra Pre-Workout
Frontline Formulations Project MK Ultra non-stimulant pre-workout comes in a powder version and a liquid version. The powdered version will be a more typical pre-workout delivery system with nearly a 20g serving size. The liquid version is more glycerol based with Cognizin meant to be an add-on product in addition to a powdered based pre-workout. We will discuss both the powder and liquid version below.
Frontline Formulations Project MK Ultra Pre-Workout Powder Version
The powdered version of Project MK from Frontline Formulations is more typical of a pre-workout that consumers are used to. With nearly a 20g serving size, Frontline Formulations Project MK was formulated with an emphasis on mind-muscle connection and blood flow.
L-Citrulline DL-Malate – 8g
Citrulline Malate has quickly become one of the most popular blood flow agents used in the pre-workout powder world. Citrulline Malate is a combination of Citrulline and Malic Acid. Citrulline is the precursor to Arginine in the body. When users consume Citrulline the body converts it to Arginine which then increases nitric oxide production. The increase in NO production will increase blood flow into the muscles creating a larger, fuller pump. Malaic Acid can aid in performance output.
We get 8g of a 2:1 ratio per serving in Project MK. That means that users are getting just over 5g of Citrulline per serving in addition to just over 2g of Malic Acid. This is sufficient to improving blood flow and experiencing a fuller pump.
L-Arginine Base – 1g
Arginine can increase nitric oxide production in the body. By increasing nitric oxide in the body you improve blood flow thorough vasodialation (the widening of the blood vessels). Arginine, in theory, is a great ingredient, but the bioavailability of it in the human body makes it difficult to be useful.
Agmatine Sulfate – 1g
Agmatine Sulfate is a tried and tested ingredient that has been used for a long time in pump and pre-workout powders. It is not a traditional pump ingredient that boosts nitric oxide, however it does aid in sustaining elevated nitric oxide levels. Agmatine Sulfate inhibits nitric oxide synthase, which prevents the breakdown of nitric oxide, thereby sustaining higher levels of nitric oxide in the body.
Algamtine Sulfate can also aid with the mind-muscle connection. Agmatine Sulfate plays a role in modulating neurotransmitters and may help with mental focus, which could indirectly improve workout intensity and performance.
The 1g dosage is acceptable.
L-Tyrosine – 1g
Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that is used in pre-workout powders for the ability to improve mental focus. Tyrosine has gained a lot of popularity over the years in the pre-workout category for its effectiveness on improving memory and focus.
Tyrosine is the precursor to key neurotransmitters like dopamine. Higher levels of dopamine can improve mental clarity, motivation, and focus during workouts.
The 1g dosage is sufficient.
Choline Bitartrate – 1g
Choline Bitartrate is a more generic choline form that does improve focus and memory. Choline is a precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter crucial for muscle contraction, learning, and memory. Increased acetylcholine levels help enhance mental focus, coordination, and the mind-muscle connection during workouts.
While Choline Bitartrate is a more affordable, “basic” version of Choline, Frontline Formulations also uses Alpha GPC (more on that to come) in this formula to compliment this serving.
The 1g dosage is sufficient as we’d 500-2,000mg per serving.
Alpha-GPC – 600mg
Alpha-GPC is a tried and tested form of choline that improves memory, focus and mood. It can easily cross the blood-brain barrier to be one of the best choline sources you can get for memory.
Alpha-GPC is one of the most effective forms of choline for increasing acetylcholine levels, a neurotransmitter involved in learning, memory, and muscle contraction. Higher acetylcholine levels can improve the mind-muscle connection, helping you focus on muscle engagement and movement during training.
Alpha GPC dosages typically yield 50% choline. In this case we get a dosage of 600mg but a yield of 300mg, which is what we want when we look for Alpha GPC dosing.
Lion’s Mane – 500mg
As if the above nootropic ingredients weren’t enough, Frontline Formulations also adds 500mg of Lion’s Mane. Lion’s Mane is a mushroom that has been shown to improve memory, focus and overall brain health and performance.
Lion’s Main supports Nerve Growth Factor. Lion’s Mane stimulates the production of Nerve Growth Factor, a protein that supports the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons in the brain.
While Lion’s Mane can improve the overall health of the brain it also is a nootropic that improves mental clarity and memory. In addition, Lion’s Mane can reduce anxiety and fatigue making it a great addition to a pre-workout powder.
The 5o0mg dosage is acceptable.
DMAE – 500mg
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol) is another popular nootropic ingredient that has been shown to improve cognitive function, focus, and mood. It has been shown to enhance acetylcholine production which improvers memory and focus. While doing that it also can promote mood and motivation levels. Lastly, DMAE may also aid in fatigue reduction by enhancing cognitive endurance.
The typical dosage of DMAE is 500mg.
AstraGin – 50mg
AstraGin from Nuliv Science is an ingredient used to help increase the absorption of the active ingredients in the formula. Nuliv recommends 50mg dosage per serving.
Huperzine A – 200mcg
Huperzine A is known for its ability to improve memory, focus, and mental clarity by affecting neurotransmitter levels in the brain. It works by inhibiting the enzyme (acetylcholinesterase) responsible for breaking down acetylcholine in the brain. By limiting the breakdown of acetylcholine you are improving memory, focus and clarity. Huperzine A has a relatively long half-life, meaning its effects can last several hours.
The 200mcg dosage is great.
Frontline Formulations Project MK Ultra Liquid Version
While the powdered version of Project MK Ultra from Frontline Formulations is loaded, the liquid version of the non-stimulant nootropic pump powder is equally as impressive as it is a first of its kind. Liquid Project MK Ultra from Frontline Formulations is the first liquid glycerol product to contain Cognizin Citicoline.
While you do have two dosing guidelines, we are going to focus on the 2 tablespoon dosage.
Glycerol – 15g
Glycerol suspended in a liquid should be much higher than any powdered version. With the liquid version of Project MK you are getting 15g of glycerol per serving. This is a great dosage that will improve muscle pumps and endurance.
Betaine Anhydrous – 2g
Betaine Anhydrous has been shown to improve strength and power output. Betaine can also aid in improving endurance by maintaining cellular hydration by balancing fluid levels in and around cells. Betaine can also aid in muscle repair and recovery. It supports the synthesis of methionine, an amino acid that contributes to muscle repair and growth.
The 2g dosage is sufficient.
Cognizin Citicoline – 500mg
Project MK from Frontline Formulations is the first liquid glycerol product to contain Cognizin Citicoline. Cognizin Citicoline is a patented form of citicoline, a compound that supports brain health and cognitive function, from Kyowa.
Cognizin Citicoline increases acetylcholine levels in the brain which lead sot improvement in memory and focus.
Cognizin Citicoline also can improve mental energy by increasing ATP levels. Cognizin helps increase ATP production in the brain, which provides more energy for neurons to function efficiently. This leads to improved mental clarity, quicker reaction times, and enhanced cognitive endurance during long or intense workouts.
Cognizin also can improve mood and motivation as well.
The 500mg dosage is recommended from Kyowa.
Pink Himalayan Salt – 250mg
The use of Pink Himalayan Salt at 250mg is to aid in overall hydration. This additional salt level may also contribute to water retention and pump.
Overall both of these formulas are impressive. The powdered version is loaded with a nearly 20g serving size filled with pump producing and nootropic ingredients. The liquid version uses a hefty dosage of glycerol combined with Cognizin Citicoline that is the first of its kind. Both versions are available now.
Final Takeaway on Frontline Formulations Project MK Ultra Pre-Workout
This is my first experience with the brand Frontline Formulations and I am quite impressed. Both formulas use key ingredients designed to improve performance through vasodilation, improved blood flow and the promotion of acetylcholine levels to improve memory, focus, clarity and motivation. Both versions are non-stimulant based and offer a unique, but different experience. These could be used together, in theory, but are also solid as standalone products are add on to other supplements you currently take today.
