Psycho Pharma Vitals: Locked In Workout Experience

Psycho Pharma Vitals Supplement Facts

Pre-workout supplements come in all varieties. Some are stim heavy (like many of Psycho Pharma pre-workouts), some are more focused on blood flow, some hit hard on cognition and others combine several of these attributes to give users a great workout experience through a quality pre-workout formula. Psycho Pharma Vitals is one of those pre-workout formulas that should enhance your workout experience from the first try. This is a 30/15 serving pre-workout formula where we will look at the 2-scoop size for this comprehensive breakdown.

Alpha-GPC – 600mg

Alpha-GPC is the king of choline ingredients. It can cross the blood brain barrier to improve cognition better than other choline forms. Many brands elect to put 300mg on the label but don’t tell you it only yield 50% alpha-GPC. Psycho Pharma actually gives you 600mg of alpha-gpc at a 50% yield meaning you are getting 300mg of active alpha-GPC.

Alpha-GPC was studied in those with cognitive decline. It has been shown to improve cognition through memory formation and recall. When it comes to your workout experience, Alpha-GPC has been shown to improve focus leading to increases in power output and force production, neuromuscular function improvement and enhances the mind-muscle connection during training.

Huperzine A – 400mcg

Huperzine A is a great addition by Psycho Pharma as it works hand-in-hand with alpha-GPC. Huperzine A inhibits acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine. By inhibiting acetylcholinesterase it allows the alpha-GPC to work “harder” and longer for the user, making the workout experience more euphoric over an extended period of time.

We typically see huperzine-A around 100-200mcg, so 400mcg is really solid.

DL-Phenylalanine – 1.2g

DL-Phenylalanine aka DLPA is from two forms of phenylalanine, an amino acid. It combines the D version and the L version of Phenylalanine. 

The L version of phenylalanine is the precursor to dopamine, the feel good hormone and neurotransmitter. The D version of phenylalanine may slow the breakdown of endorphins. The combination of the two forms work well with the cognitive enhancing ingredients and the stimulants in this formula to give you a “high” over your workout experience really putting you into the zone.

Typical dosages are from 500-1,500mg.

Caffeine Anhydrous – 350mg

Caffeine anhydrous is the most common form of caffeine found in pre-workout supplements. It kicks in within 10-15 minutes of consuming. This reduces overall feelings of fatigue making it seem like you have more energy. The 300-400mg dosage is what we typically find in pre-workout supplements.

Infinergy – 70mg

Infinergy is a branded form of dicaffeine malate. This is a slowing acting caffeine that may help extend the feelings of fatigue reduction and prevent the crash from caffeine anhydrous. This yields 74% caffeine so users are getting around an additional 50mg of caffeine for a total of 400mg caffeine in this formula.

Citrulline – 10g

Citrulline is the precursor to arginine. When consumed the body converts citrulline into arginine which triggers nitric oxide to improve blood flow and muscular performance and endurance. Citrulline helps widen blood vessels and improve the flow of blood into the muscles giving users a fuller, more “pumped” look. By bringing in fresh blood this helps users perform better and recover faster.

The 10g dosage is a larger dosage that most should tolerate well.

Betaine Anhydrous – 4g

Betaine anhydrous is known for improving performance. It help with hydration and intracellular water retention, which can make muscles feel fuller, but it won’t create the same acute vasodilation effect as pump-focused ingredients. It’s main benefit comes in the form of improved strength and power output.

Betaine has been shown to improve muscular endurance, performance and power. This means getting more out of each rep and each set. The dosage of 4,000mg is much more than the 2,500mg we’re accustomed too.