Good energy profile with caffeine at 175mg (close to optimal) and creatine at 3g. But the pump and endurance ingredients are significantly underdosed. L-Citrulline at 750mg is only 12% of the 6g optimal. Beta-Alanine at 1.5g is 47% of the 3.2g optimal. These are the leading ingredients for a pre-workout beyond stimulation, and both fall well short.
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Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout: a solid everyday formula. Lead: Vitamin D3 at 12.5 mcg. Good energy profile with caffeine at 175mg (close to optimal) and creatine at 3g. The primary is covered; some supporting doses sit below the studied amounts.
Pre-workout for energy, strength, and some endurance.. The score reflects the strong creatine and caffeine doses, which are crucial for a pre-workout. However, the severe underdosing of L-Citrulline and Beta-Alanine, along with other underdosed ingredients and proprietary blends, significantly detracts from its overall effectiveness and transparency.
8 of 19 shown, 2 doses at what the trials used
Also on the label (inactive): Natural and Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide, Gum Blend, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Sucralose, Tartaric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Blue 1
This read comes from the product's own supplement facts panel. Every dose was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to see whether it matches what the studies actually used.
