Ingredients Guide
Use this as a label checklist. If a product hides behind a proprietary blend or underdoses key ingredients, skip it.
Caffeine
Widely effective at 3–6 mg/kg about 30–60 min pre. Sensitive or evening training? Consider stim‑free or pair with L‑theanine 100–200 mg.
L‑Citrulline / Citrulline Malate
Aim for 6–8 g L‑citrulline (or ~8 g citrulline malate 2:1). Supports blood flow and “pump”.
Beta‑Alanine
Buffering aid for efforts ~1–4 min. Typical daily intake 3.2–6.4 g (may tingle – split doses).
Betaine Anhydrous
2.5 g may support power/lean mass in some studies. Best when not hidden in blends.
Nitrates (Beetroot)
~300–600 mg nitrate 2–3 h pre can aid endurance (nitrate shots or beet juice).
Creatine
Great supplement, but not required inside pre. Use daily 3–5 g (monohydrate) at any time.
Avoid
DMAA, DMHA and similar stimulants. Prefer formulas with NSF/Informed Choice testing and no proprietary blends.