Caffeine

Caffeine (trimethylxanthine) is inexpensive, it can make you feel good, improves endurance and physical performance, can help burn fat and provides a number of other desired physical and mental benefits.^[1] Just look at the sheer number of coffee shops around the U.S. and you will easily understand one reason why caffeine is the most widely-consumed drug in the world.^[2]

Two-thirds of adult Americans drink coffee, a popular source of the stimulant, every day.^[3] However, coffee is not the only way to consume trimethylxanthine. There are natural and synthetic sources, as well. You can find this popular stimulant in teas, energy drinks, sodas, and even medications.

What is caffeine

In its raw form, caffeine is a bitter white powder. It's a powerful central nervous system stimulant that can boost alertness and provide energy throughout the day. It can also affect your mood and gastrointestinal activity. In these aspects, trimethylxanthine is similar to amphetamines, although with much milder side effects. Like stronger drugs, long-term consumption of caffeine can cause physical dependence.

Benefits

Anyone who has ever drank a caffeinated beverage can attest to the fact that it can increase awareness and wakefullness. Studies also show how it benefits memory, concentration, creativity, athletic performance, and mood.

Alertness

Caffeine has a positive effect on the nervous system, helping to reduce physical and mental fatigue and restore alertness and wakefulness.^[4] Trimethylxanthine also improves cognition, especially when you're sleep deprived, which makes it useful for those who work nights or need to postpone sleep for other reasons, such as studying or driving.

Memory and cognition

Even though it's a generally known fact that caffeine consumption can result in increased focus, better short-term memory, improved concentration, and enhanced problem solving and decision making skills,^[6] literature regarding its effects on memory vary widely. Researchers at the University of London found that 200mg of the stimulant increased working memory in extroverts.^[7] The same can be said for non-dependent coffee drinkers who were asked to complete a vigilance task after ingesting caffeine capsules in varying amounts: 0mg, 50mg, 150mg, and 450mg. The results revealed that acute doses of caffeine can enhance performance in light and non-dependent caffeine users, as it decreased reaction times in a vigilance task.^[8]

A newer study published in early 2014 in Nature Neuroscience showed that caffeine enhanced performance 24 hours after administration. The study concluded that moderate consumption may lead to enhanced consolidation of long-term memory in humans.^[45]

Creativity

There are also mixed findings when it comes to caffeine's effects on creativity. Because it increases focus on the task at hand, in effect it diminishes free associative thinking, which is important for fostering creativity.^[9] But then, this conjecture is countered by so many creative minds throughout history who were well-known heavy coffee drinkers, such as composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Gustav Mahler and playwright and novelist, Honor? de Balzac. Furthermore, according to an article in The Atlantic, what actually hinders creativity is not the amount of caffeine you consume, but lack of certain values, like commitment and initiative.^[10] A caffeinated beverage consumed in moderation will not outweigh the benefits of improved focus, stimulation, and disinhibition, which are all important in enhancing creativity.

Mood

A study of cyclists showed that drinking coffee one hour before cycling improved the athletes' moods throughout their 90-minute ride. This was in contrast to those who were given placebo prior to exercise, as their pleasure ratings were significantly lower compared to those in the caffeine group.^[11]

The expectation of drinking coffee is also enough to uplift an individual's mood, even if he was given a decaffeinated drink instead. In this aspect, coffee has a similar effect to placebo. People also report a dip in mood after the effects of the stimulant wear off.^[12] Of note, moderate doses of caffeine have been known to reduce the risk of suicide and depression.^[13]

Sports performance

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Caffeine is a known ergogenic substance because of its ability to enhance one's physical performance. Even though its exact mechanism of action remains unclear, evidence suggests that it can increase the force of skeletal muscle contraction by releasing calcium from muscle.^[18] As a result, trimethylxanthine has become a known ingredient in many pre-workout supplements and energy drinks. Aside from sugar, water, and electrolytes, many energy drinks contain about 80mg of caffeine, which is roughly the same amount found in a cup of coffee.^[14] This boosts stamina and performance among athletes by as much as 5%^[24] -- also evidenced by quite a number of different studies.

Aerobic

A 2010 systematic review of 29 studies on the effect of caffeine on short-term performance showed significant improvements with regard to power-based sports and team sports exercises.^[14] However, this improvement was only evident in athletes who are not regular caffeine consumers. Another study involving common ingredients in dietary supplements revealed that trimethylxanthine can give a much needed boost in single and multiple sprint sports, which are highly dependent upon short boosts of energy.^[15] In fact, one study demonstrated that 21 physically active men gained a 1.4% reduction in fastest sprint time as a result of of caffeine supplementation.^[17]

Anaerobic

Strength performance is another area that is positively affected by caffeine ingestion. This is partly due to the fact that people given low doses of the stimulant have decreased perception of pain in exhausting tasks,^[19] hence enabling them to finish the task at hand and increase power output. Furthermore, there is a reduction in delayed onset of muscle soreness 48 to 72 hours after performing strength exercises, allowing individuals to increase the number of sessions or continue working out when they would otherwise be in recovery mode.^[24]

People who engage in sports and exercises that require high endurance can also benefit from trimethylxanthine because of the reduction of perceived exertion and enhanced muscular contractile force.^[23] Combined with carbohydrates, caffeine ingestion posed a small but significant improvement in endurance performance as compared with the ingestion of carbohydrates alone.^[19] The effects of this substance in the body can last up to six hours, which is why redosing is not needed within that time frame.^[20] However, the improvement is only significant among people who are not regular coffee drinkers.^[21]

Metabolism and weight loss

Caffeine is one of the most common ingredients included in many weight loss supplements, mainly because of its role in burning fat and enhancing energy.^[25] In a study conducted in 2005, 75 overweight individuals were put on a diet for four weeks, and then subjected to three months of weight maintenance. During the maintenance period, participants were given either placebo or a green tea caffeine mixture. Both high and low caffeine consumers experienced weight loss. Those who were heavy drinkers of the green tea caffeine mixture reduced their waist circumference and fat mass. Light drinkers had a similar outcome, albeit at a lower degree. The resting energy expenditure of the latter group was also higher compared to those who were only given placebo.^[26]

The basal metabolic rate of obese women is also positively affected with the ingestion of trimethylxanthine, hence effectively decreasing body weight.^[27] Even people who are of normal weight can benefit from the fat oxidation effect of the stimulant.^[28]

Cardiovascular health

There are conflicting studies regarding the effects of caffeine on heart health. However, a systematic review of related studies from 1966 to 2011 regarding the relationship between coffee consumption and heart failure showed that moderate consumption of the beverage -- no higher than four servings per day -- can decrease risk for heart failure.^[29]

Other health benefits

Caffeine has long been used as a treatment for Parkinson's disease symptoms, specifically for motor control. However, there is also potential for trimethylxanthine to be used in treating the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease.^[30]

Another disease that can be potentially helped by this substance is Alzheimer's disease. A number of studies on rats and humans showed that moderate caffeine intake, approximately 500mg of coffee per day (about five cups), may lower the risk or delay onset of Alzheimer's disease.^{[31, 32]}

Large bodies of evidence have shown that habitual consumption of the compound can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus^{[33, 34]}, even though the exact mechanism of action remains unclear and warrants further investigation.^{[35, 36]}

Finally, some studies have demonstrated a possible link between caffeine consumption and a lower risk for developing certain cancers, including skin carcinoma^[37] and colorectal cancer.^{[38, 39]}

Side effects/warnings

When it comes to caffeine's disadvantages, the common denominator seems to occur mostly with high doses.

Impaired memory

Some studies demonstrate that memory might become impaired as a result of consuming high doses of the stimulant. In the 2006 "Psychopharmacology" study of light and nondependent coffee drinkers who were asked to ingest caffeine capsules in varying amounts, research participants experienced a significant reduction in working memory performance tests, perhaps as a result of overstimulation.^[8]

Sleep problems

Excessive amounts of trimethylxanthine can lead to insomnia or, for some, daytime sleepiness.^[5] Furthermore, it can cause increased anxiety and possibly worsen panic disorder, since people with either of these conditions are susceptible to psychotic and manic symptoms associated with high caffeine doses.^[13]

Impact on athletic performance

When it comes to sports, more caffeine does not necessarily mean better performance. A study involving cyclists showed that regardless of dose, research particpants showed the same level of improved endurance.^[40] There were even instances when the athletes' performance suffered when given trimethylxanthine at a dose of 9mg per kg of body weight, since just 1mg per kg of bodyweight is enough to get an energy boost.^[23] Those who are habitual caffeine users also cease to reap certain benefits as a result of increased tolerance.^[26]

General health disadvantages

This favorite stimulant has its share of adverse health effects. Acute intake of caffeine is associated with sudden spikes in blood pressure, especially in diagnosed hypertensives. However, no long-term effects on blood pressure have been found.^{[41, 42]} While moderate amounts lower the risk for heart failure, higher doses of coffee, more than four servings per day, is associated with higher risk for heart failure.^[29] Bladder cancer is also linked to heavy caffeine consumption.^[29]

Caffeine sources

Coffee and tea are two of the most popular sources of caffeine, as it accounts for 80% of intake in the U.S. The other 20% come from cocoa, cacao, energy drinks, sodas, and supplements.^[43] Other sources include plants like guarana, yoco, cassina, and yerba mate, which have been used in North and South America since ancient times.^[41]

Considerations

The effects of caffeine can last up to six hours

One concern many regular caffeine consumers have is the need to cycle off caffeine -- that is, to take a break, rather than quitting "cold turkey." It all depends on your reason for using caffeine

As a pre-workout supplement, it's essential to cycle off of caffeine so that you can avoid tolerance, which inevitably maximizes the positive effects of trimethylxanthine on sports performance. Cycling is also recommended if you want to speed up metabolism for weight loss purpses. If you have problems concentrating and a daily caffeine habit, you may want to consider reducing your trimethylxanthine intake, or stopping alltogether. a

On the other hand,chronic coffee drinkers have lower risk for developing diabetes, heart diseases, and Parkinson's disease. As such, cycling is not needed to take advantage of these benefits.

Favorite Caffeine Products

Priceplow offers the best prices for caffeine pre-workout supplements. One of the bestsellers is 4Ever Fit Caffeine, at $3.59 per 100 tablets. This is cheaper compared to other websites that sell it at $3.95 to $4.49 per bottle.

Another popular supplement is AllMax Nutrition Caffeine, priced at $3.89 per 100 tablets. Other stores sell it at $3.99 per bottle. AI Sports Nutrition Caffeine, which will last four to eight months, is $11.49 for 240 capsules.

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Mega Pre RED: Primeval Revamps Their Stim-Based Pre-Workout!
Primeval Labs has released an updated stimulant-powered pre-workout, Mega Pre Red! We loved the previous version, so will this one be even better!

Jul 10, 2019

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Cellucor C4 Extreme Returns: Double Nitrates & Natural Options Analyzed!
Cellucor C4 Extreme is the latest version of the C4 pre workout, and now it has natural colors, a naturally sweetened option, and DOUBLE NITRATES!

Jul 09, 2019

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Nutrex Outlift Natural: All-Natural Pre-Workout Powerhouse
Nutrex Outlift Natural brings the same incredible Outlift pre workout formula to the anti-artificial masses, with stevia sweetening and no sucralose!

Jul 02, 2019

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Cutler Nutrition Prevail / Amplify Pre Workout Stack – For Legends Only!
Jay Cutler's pre workout stack has evolved over the years, and now he's stacking PREVAIL with AMPLIFY to get LEGEND status pumps and energy!

Jun 28, 2019

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Nutrex Lipo-6 Natural: Plant-Based Fat-Burner in One Capsule!
Nutrex Lipo-6 Natural is a 100% natural, plant-based weight loss pill / thermogenic fat burner that brings a ONE capsule dosage -- at ~250mg caffeine!

Jun 22, 2019

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Celllucor C4 NEW FORMULA Coming in 2019! Mike's Beta Test

Jun 21, 2019

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Nutrex Research Outlift Gummy Bear Flavor is Here!
Nutrex Outlift GUMMY BEAR flavor is coming, and many at Nutrex are calling this the best-tasting Outlift flavor yet! Nutrex is on a roll in 2019!

May 31, 2019

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Black Coffee Blood Sugar Response

May 21, 2019

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Juggernaut Nutrition Irate Extreme | Train Like the Juggernaut You Are
Juggernaut Nutrition Irate Extreme is the next major hardcore pre workout from the Juggernaut Supplement squad, loaded with DMHA and far more!

Apr 24, 2019

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Relentless FOCUS - Best-Selling Energy Nootropic Supplement

Apr 23, 2019

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NutraBio Caff Plus: A Smoother-Sailing Energy Pill

Apr 16, 2019

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Kaged Muscle Amino Synergy Introduces Peach Tea & Orange: Knockout Flavors!
Kaged Muscle's Amino Synergy new flavors -- Peach Tea and Orange -- are out, and they're out of this world (especially Peach Tea)! See em on PricePlow

Apr 04, 2019

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Cellucor SHOT ROCKS Pre Workout - Not a Joke!!

Mar 28, 2019

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Alphamine Capsules: Unleash the Power of PQQ
Everyone knows PEScience Alphamine, but now they're putting out a CAPSULE-based version, with a twist: it contains mitochondrial energy enhancing PQQ!

Mar 19, 2019

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Controlled Labs White Warped Pre Workout: Great Value and Better Flavors
Controlled Labs White Warped is next in the 'White' line of incredible pre workout supplements from Controlled Labs, with value, flavor, and SPECTRA!

Feb 18, 2019

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Go BZRK: Black Magic Supply’s Dark Sided Enigma of a Pre Workout
The Black Magic Supply BZRK pre workout is a potent stim-powered pre workout with a proprietary blend that could either be good.. or downright great!

Feb 13, 2019

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EndurElite PerformElite X: The ULTIMATE Endurance Supplement!
EndureElite PerformElite X is also known as "The Formulator's Cut", as it's endurance mastermind Matt Mosman's DREAM Endurance Supplement, just LOADED

Feb 12, 2019

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Chaos Crew BRING THE CHAOS Ingredients Explained

Feb 07, 2019

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Chemix Pre Workout: Guerilla Chemist’s Cognitive Pre Has Risen!
Chemix Pre Workout is Guerilla Chemist's pre workout, and he's chasing the "KING OF STIMS" title, as it's packed with edgy stimulants and nootropics!

Feb 05, 2019

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Chaos Crew’s BRING THE CHAOS Pre Workout Brings Controlled Chaos to the Gym!
Are you ready to BRING THE CHAOS? Because The Chaos Crew's epic new pre workout is the most hardcore in Europe, with a spin on those exotic stimulants

Jan 30, 2019

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Performax Labs HyperMax EXTREME Pre Workout: Downright LOADED
Performax Labs is getting upping the ante with a HyperMax EXTREME version of their pre workout, now available at Natural Body Inc! See our review!

Jan 29, 2019

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SteelFit's Shredded Steel Fat Burner Ingredients (Iodine Rant Inside!)

Jan 16, 2019

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SteelFit Shredded Steel: The Intense Fat Burner That Wires You IN
The SteelFit Shredded Steel Fat Burner is a unique weight loss supplement that includes iodine from kelp, Alluvia Purple Tea, but also 10mg yohimbine!

Jan 11, 2019

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Nutrex Outlift BLOOD ORANGE Flavor Review: Professional.

Jan 08, 2019

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A Shot of Genius: A Natural Energy Shot That Leans on FOCUS
The Genius Brand has come out with an energy shot, but it's lower on caffeine and higher on FOCUS. Come get yourself A Shot of Genius!

Jan 01, 2019

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Nutrex Outlift Blood Orange Brings in the New Year
Nutrex Outlift BLOOD ORANGE flavor is now out, as Nutrex Research welcomes 2019 in a blood orange bang to show off their clinically dosed pre workout!

Dec 31, 2018

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Redcon1 Declares Total War RTD (Pre Workout in a Bottle)!
Redcon1 releasing the Total War RTD with a total of six flavors. Their top-selling pre workout supplement now comes in a can. What a year it's been!

Dec 30, 2018

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Universal Nutrition Pre-Armed: Pre-Workout Simplicity
Universal Nutrition announced their new pre-workout - Pre-Armed. This simple pre comes in 3 flavors - Strawberry Limeade, Watermelon, and Fruit Punch

Dec 11, 2018

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Higenamine: The Underrated Appetite Suppressant Stimulant
Higenamine is a stimulant that functions as a beta-2 adrenergic agonist like synephrine or ephedrine, but milder. It may be an appetite suppressant

Dec 10, 2018

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Primeval Labs Mega Pre BLACK | Ingredient Explainer

Dec 07, 2018

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Outbreak Nutrition FPS Gaming Supplement INGREDIENTS (Part 2)

Dec 07, 2018

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Outbreak Nutrition FPS Gaming Supplement REVIEW (Part 1)

Dec 06, 2018

YouTube Video
Is Iron Obsession's Pre Workout STRONG AF? HELL YEA!

Dec 04, 2018

YouTube Video
Primeval Labs Mega Pre BLACK Review

Dec 03, 2018

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THEORY: US Caffeine Use Increase is Due to High-Carb Diet

Nov 30, 2018

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BEST Nootropic Energy Drink | SNS Focus XT Review

Nov 29, 2018

YouTube Video
How Long to Get Into Ketosis? (Low Carber on a Water Fast)

Nov 12, 2018

YouTube Video
Sparta Nutrition | Hydrashred Review | Mystical Fat Burning Drink!

Nov 11, 2018

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Cellucor C4 Carbonated Midnight Cherry & Orange Slice Review | Dude Seriously

Nov 09, 2018

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Olympus Labs IGNIT3: The Beyond Thermogenic Fat Burner
Olympus Labs IGNIT3 is a full-spectrum fat burner utilizing FIVE different fat-burning pathways, but no absurd caffeine or stimulant overload!

Oct 31, 2018

YouTube Video
Best Supplements for ENDURANCE: EndurElite's Matt Mosman

Oct 28, 2018

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Performax Labs FitMax Ingredients

Oct 24, 2018

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Why Kaged Muscle Uses PurCaf (Natural Caffeine from Green Coffee Beans)
PurCaf caffeine is a natural source of the stimulant that comes from green coffee bean extract. Is there a benefit over plain caffeine anhydrous?

Oct 22, 2018

YouTube Video
SNS Focus XT Nootropic | CANDY CORN Flavored Supplement Review!

Oct 16, 2018

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SNS Focus XT: The Go-To Energy Nootropic.. Now in Candy Corn!
SNS Focus XT is the leading nootropic supplement that works as the ultimate productivity aid or focus-based pre workout. But now it's in CANDY CORN?!

Oct 11, 2018

YouTube Video
Nutrabio EAA Energy Review | Full Spectrum EAAs!!!

Oct 05, 2018

YouTube Video
Repp Sports Raze Energy Drink Straight Arm Challenge! Lex Kovacs

Oct 01, 2018

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Mega Pre Goes BLACK! Primeval Labs Crushes it with Heavier Stim Pre Workout
Mega Pre BLACK is the long-awaited stim-based pre workout from Primeval Labs that takes the massive pumps and focus from Mega Pre, and adds the stim!

Sep 13, 2018

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FDA Wants to BAN Concentrated Caffeine! But...

Sep 10, 2018

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NutraBio EAA Energy Unveiled: A New Bar Set for Amino Energy Supplements
NutraBio’s long-awaited take on the Amino Energy category is here, and EAA Energy is exactly what you’d expect from the uncompromising brand: massive.

Sep 10, 2018

YouTube Video
VMI Sports K-XR Pre Workout Flavor Review (Geographical Flavors?!)

Sep 07, 2018

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Black Sheep Supplements WORKHORSE: For Those EPIC Training Sessions
Are you a WORKHORSE in the gym? As in those epic training sessions that span HOURS, not minutes. If so, Black Sheep Supplements WORKHORSE is for you.

Sep 05, 2018

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Black Sheep Supplements WORKHORSE: Most Interesting Supplement Ever?

Aug 28, 2018

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Sparta Nutrition Kraken BLACK: A Beta-2 Attack Stack!
Need a bit more caffeine and beta-2 bang for your dopamine receptors to crush a workout? Then Sparta Nutrition's Kraken BLACK is where it's at!

Aug 27, 2018

YouTube Video
The Genius CEO - Rob Oliver of The Genius Brand Tells All

Aug 15, 2018

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Kaged Muscle Amino Synergy: A Healthier EAA Blend (Energy Optional!)
Amino Synergy: Kaged Muscle have dropped a "healthier" EAA product, and it comes with ENERGY! Does Kris Gethin's latest live up to its claims?

Aug 06, 2018

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HB Nutraceuticals Healthy Blend: Go-To Pre Workout with 5g Creatine
HB Nutraceuticals Healthy Blend is a PricePlow-inspired pre workout supplement with several efficacious doses, including 5g creatine, but no exotics!

Jul 27, 2018

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CNS Labgrade: Low-Caffeine Yet ULTRA-High-Octane Pre Workout
CNS Labgrade is a pre workout supplement that has 180mg caffeine but a TON of other ingredients in this 22g monster. Be ready for low-caffeine action!

Jun 06, 2018

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Granite Supplements HyStim High-Octane Pre Workout Announced!

Jun 05, 2018

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Granite Supplements HyStim High-Energy Pre Workout Unveiled!
Granite Supplements HyStim is exactly that - a HIGH STIMULANT pre workout supplement / energy drink that brings the high octane and not much else!

May 30, 2018

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QUANTUMiND: An Energy Nootropic for a Quantum State of Mind
QUANTUMiND is an energy-based nootropic that hits all angles: mood-boosting, neuroprotection, anxiolytics, and energy! Prepare for cognitive clarity!

May 21, 2018

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‘Merica Labz Red, White, and BOOM: A Pre Workout Fit for Patriots
The 'Merica Labz Red, White, and Boom pre workout supplement's been reformulated in a fantastic way -- with focus! Try the most patriotic pre workout!

May 01, 2018

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Controlled Labs White Flash Pre Workout (Replaced by White Warped)
Controlled Labs White Flash is by far and away the brand's best pre workout (in the WHITE series) ever, powered by 300mg caffeine, VASO-6, and more!

Apr 29, 2018

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Cellucor C4 ULTIMATE On the Go Pre Workout Cans Revealed!
Cellucor C4 Ultimate on the Go has been revealed, and this can is quite a doozy. With full doses of citrulline malate, beta alanine, 300mg caffeine...

Apr 29, 2018

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Bang Energy Tea! Three Sweet Tea Bang Flavors Added
VPX Sport's Bang has delivered three new sweet tea inspired flavors to its already impressive menu! There's Georgia Peach Tea, Sweet Tea, and Lemon!

Apr 29, 2018

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‘Merica Energy: An All-American Energy Drink!
'Merica Labz has unveiled its new "on the go" energy drink, 'Merica Energy! Get ready for an All-American Energy Drink, with 200mg caffeine and focus!

Apr 27, 2018

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RedCon1 TOTAL WAR 2018: The International Wave of Warfare is Here
RedCon1 TOTAL WAR is the clinically-dosed energy + pump pre workout that'll have you winning the battle against the iron. April 2018 version updates!

Apr 24, 2018

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FDA Warns Against Concentrated Caffeine (Pure Powder & Liquids)
The FDA has issued a guidance essentially BANNING concentrated caffeine such as pure powders and liquids. But what do they consider "concentrated"?

Apr 24, 2018

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Christian Guzman’s Blue Lime Ghost Legend Pre Workout is Sadly Gone
Ghost launched another new flavors for the Christian Guzman edition of Ghost Legend! Packing a bit more energy than the original version is Blue Lime!

Apr 20, 2018

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Dedicated Nutrition Brings an UNSTOPPABLE Gym Experience
Dedicated Nutrition's legendary pre workout supplement, UNSTOPPABLE, invades the shores of the US. With lower caffeine, can the rest make up for it?

Apr 18, 2018

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Cellucor C4 in a Can.. Is it an Energy Drink or Pre Workout?!
Cellucor C4 Original On the Go is out, but what is it?? Is it an energy drink? A pre workout RTD? We check the ingredients and discuss C4 Carbonated.

Apr 12, 2018

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Beast Mode Black Brings Strong Stims, Yohimbe Dose Disclosed!
Beast Mode Black is the stim-heavy pre workout supplement at 400mg caffeine for those looking to get into Beast Mode.. and then some! Yohimbe inside!

Mar 14, 2018

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NutraBio Natural Series PRE: Finally, A Great-Tasting Stevia Pre Workout!
NutraBio's Natural Series PRE Workout is finally a well-dosed pre workout with ingredients we love that has stevia and STILL tastes great!

Mar 07, 2018

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Genius Consciousness: TEN Ingredient Nootropic Takes Living to the Next Level
The Genius Consciousness nootropic stimulant powder helps you achieve a higher state of being! Finally, The Genius Brand has a nootropic supplement!

Feb 22, 2018

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NutraBio PRE Extreme V5: A Serious Carb-Enhanced Pre Workout
NutraBio PRE Extreme is a masterful pre workout supplement with 15g high-quality carbs, 350mg caffeine, and a huge open formula from the heavens!

Feb 12, 2018

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NutraBio PRE: Our Top-Rated Pre Workout Supplement
NutraBio's PRE Workout, named PRE, was recently upgraded, and now more than ever it's our #1 pre workout with no 'exotic' stimulants and no carbs!

Feb 03, 2018

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NTel Nutra AREZ Review: We Became Gym Gods (Because Everyone Wanted Some)
Check out PricePlow's review of NTel Nutra's AREZ Pre Workout -- the one that helps you become a god of the gym. Also known as MEGA Arez!

Jan 22, 2018

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The Pitbull Labs Pre Workout: Energy and Focus with Bite
Pitbull Labs Pre Workout is rocking some incredibly packaging to match an extremely well-dosed energy and focus fueled Pre Workout supplement.

Jan 19, 2018

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Controlled Labs Orange Brainwash – Supreme Cognitive Booster
Controlled Labs explodes back on the scene with a powerhouse nootropic supplement titled Orange Brain Wash, and it has nearly EVERY nootropic we love!

Jan 17, 2018

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NTel Pharma AREZ Mega-Update: When Two Gods Collide!
NTel Pharma looks to dominate the pre workout market in 2018 with the release of Mega-AREZ, the pre workout that smashes TWO Gods of the Gym in one.

Dec 28, 2017

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Psycho Pharma Edge of Insanity: The Heavy Metal of Pre Workouts
Psycho Pharma's Edge of Insanity is a high stim, focus and energy boosting pre workout from the hardcore brand looking to push your limits to the edge

Dec 21, 2017

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RAW Synergies Thermo Pre: 2-in-1 Fat Burning Pre Workout
RAW Synergies ThermoPre is a 2 in 1 thermogenic fat burner that can also double as a perfect moderate stim pre workout for fasted cardio days!

Dec 07, 2017

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Clinical Labs Galvanize: A Pre Workout to Shock the System
Check out Clinical Labs Supplements Galvanize. It's packing EVERYTHING you'd want in a pre workout all along 200mg DMHA.

Nov 13, 2017

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Adaptogen Science Furian Xtreme: High Paradoxine Fat Burner
Adaptogen Science Furian Xtreme is a high energy thermogenic weight loss supplement that will rev your metabolism and seriously bring the heat!

Nov 09, 2017

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EVL ENGN Shred: The Pre Workout For Dieters
EVL Nutrition ENGN Shred is a "weight loss pre workout" supplement that brings focus, energy, & increased metabolism by adding fat burning ingredients

Oct 30, 2017

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BPN Flight: The Bare Performance Pre Workout
The YouTube stars from Bare Performance Nutrition have a fast-growing Texas supplement brand looking to soar with a well-dosed pre workout, BPN FLIGHT

Oct 18, 2017

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OxyMax: Upgraded MAX Strength Fat Burner from Performax Labs
Performax Labs rolls out a brand new, fully-disclosed version of their powerful appetite-suppressing, mood-enhancing fat burner OxyMax.

Oct 06, 2017

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Northbound’s All-Natural Blend: A Stevia-Sweetened Nootropic
Stevia-based nootropic powder! Northbound Nutrition has released a new naturally-flavored / sweetened tub of their popular nootropic supplement BLEND

Sep 28, 2017

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iSatori Morph Xtreme Brings Energy & PUMPS to iSatori Pre Workouts!
iSatori is jumping back in the headlines after releasing their new monster pre workout Morph Xtreme that's bringing a whole lot of energy and pumps.

Sep 27, 2017

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EVL ENGN: Start Your Workout Engine at $0.80/workout!
EVL ENGN is the brand's headlining pre workout that's all about the pumps, focus, and performance.

Sep 23, 2017

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Ambrosia Mental Jewels: Daily Herbal-Driven Neuro Enhancer
Ambrosia Mental Jewels is a low stim, brain boosting nootropic supplement featuring Bacognize Bacopa Monnieri and Cordyceps, coming from Marc Lobliner

Aug 21, 2017

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Sparta Hydra8 BCAA (Discontinued, Hurry and Get It!)
Sparta Nutrition has debuted their new energy amino / hydration supplement titled Hydra8 BCAA containing 8g BCAA and 50mg theacrine.

Aug 17, 2017

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EVL BCAA Lean Energy: Energy Aminos for Dieters
EVL BCAA Lean Energy provides a solid 5g dose of 2:1:1 BCAAs plus a host of ingredients to aid fat loss.

Jul 28, 2017

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The Socialite by NooWave: A Supplement Remedy for Introverts
The Socialite by NooWave is a revolutionary cutting edge anxiolytic mix of ingredients to increase an introvert’s energy and reduce social anxiety.

Jul 27, 2017

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The Ape SH*T Untamed Pre Workout – Go APE on the Weights!
The Ape Shit pre workout is aptly named - from new company Untamed Labs that will have you going Ape next time you step in the gym!

Jul 18, 2017

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Synedrex 2017: Another Abominable Prop Blend from Metabolic
Metabolic Nutrition has revamped their flagship fat burner Synedrex to include new stimulants to replace those banned in the previous two versions.

Jul 14, 2017

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MAN Sports Brain Bridge: Powdered Brain Power!
Brain Bridge is powerful nootropic supplement from MAN Sports to enhance cognition, focus, and productivity.

Jul 01, 2017

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Olympus Labs Re1gn Pre Workout: What a Wild Road It’s Been
Olympus Labs is crafting a new pre workout titled Re1gn and we've got a sneak peek at what's inside! But we're still waiting on one MAJOR ingredient!

Jun 28, 2017

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Dymatize Pre W.O. — A Mainstream Pre Workout that DELIVERS!
Dymatize Pre W.O. is a clinically dosed pre workout featuring 125mg of TeaCrine! Dymatize is back and in a serious way, Pre W.O. is loaded!

May 11, 2017

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EVL BCAA Energy: The Best Fruit Punch EVER?
BCAA Energy by EVL Nutrition has a full 5g dose! Energy aminos are a dime a dozen, until you taste the Fruit Punch BCAA Energy from EVL Nutrition!

Apr 25, 2017

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PreSeries LEAN by Transparent Labs: When to Use Lean vs BULK?
Transparent Labs PreSeries Lean is a pre workout supplement with a few extra fat burning ingredients than the BULK version. We compare on PricePlow!

Apr 21, 2017

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MTS Clash Pre Workout (Minus Two Ingredients) by Marc Lobliner
MTS Clash has been upgraded by Marc Lobliner and MTS Nutrition. Check these ingredients out - this new 2017 Clash Formula is loaded!

Mar 28, 2017

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Black Lion Research NOOTROL – Your Next Gen Nootropic
Black Lion Research Nootrol is a next-generation nootropic that looks to enhance brain function, IQ, focus, and mood - with some very new ingredients!

Mar 22, 2017

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MaxQ Nutrition’s Pre-Training Pre Workout is Maxed Out!
MaxQ Nutrition has crafted a true world beater in their Maxed Out Pre Workout which contains everything you'd want to have a Maxed Out workout!

Mar 17, 2017

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DVST8 CRIMSON Pre Workout: Inspired Gets Streamlined
Inspired Nutraceuticals has released a follow up to their popular White Cut pre workout with a more streamlined economical version in DVST8 Crimson.

Mar 06, 2017

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Performax Labs NootropiMax – Free Your Mind
Performax Labs enters the nootropics market with NootropiMax, a powerful focus and cognitive boosting supplements. Free Your Mind with NootropiMax!

Feb 23, 2017

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Ghost Legend (V1): The Pre Workout Supplement for Legends (ORIGINAL Version, Discontinued)
Ghost has reformulated their headlining pre workout Ghost LEGEND -- it's now 100% transparent and significantly more powerful.

Feb 20, 2017

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Beldt Labs SKALD: Oxydynamic Fat Scorcher Heats Up Amazon
Beldt Labs SKALD: Oxydynamic Fat Scorcher is a unique weight loss supplement that burns fat and enhances respiratory function all in one simple scoop!

Feb 14, 2017

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StimuKal: Metabolic Nutrition’s Next Major Fat Burner
StimuKal is the newest stimulant-based fat burner from Metabolic Nutrition that crushes appetite, increases mood, and enhances thermogenesis.

Feb 13, 2017

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sho Nutrition Energy+: Natural Energy Boost with Light Caffeine
sho Nutrition Energy+ naturally restores and supports energy production through a unique mixture of natural caffeine and B Vitamins.

Feb 06, 2017

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Nutrex Outlift RTD: Finally a Clinically-Dosed Pre Workout RTD!
Nutrex Research Outlift RTD is the new ultimate on-the-go pre workout supplement in a bottle, the first clinically dosed RTD pre on the market.

Jan 19, 2017

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VMI Sports K-XR: High Energy High-Stim Pre Workout
K-XR is the all new high energy, strength boosting pre workout from VMI Sports that is generating quite a buzz in the industry.

Dec 28, 2016

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Repp Sports ReactR: Go Nuclear on your Workouts!
Repp Sports is a brand new supplement company that recently burst onto the scene with their DMHA powered pre workout ReactR.

Dec 16, 2016

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Cellucor C4 ULTIMATE Review: The C4 to End All C4's!

Dec 14, 2016

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MTS Drop Factor New Formula: Now Longer-Lasting!
MTS Nutrition has removed updated Drop Factor once again to completely remove the SyneLean Blend and add TeaCrine.

Dec 13, 2016

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C4 Ultimate: Cellucor’s Pinnacle Pre Workout!
Cellucor C4 Ultimate is the *ultimate* pre workout experience from Cellucor that features a mostly transparent label and well-dosed pump ingredients.

Dec 07, 2016

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PEScience Prolific: No-Nonsense, Zero Annoyance Pre Workout!
PES Prolific brings PEScience back into the stimulant pre workout market - it's a performance and focus centric pre workout for the intelligent lifter

Oct 12, 2016

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RedCon1 Mental Trigger Brings the BRAIN Gains
RedCon1 Mental Trigger: Gamers and "spreadsheet athletes" listen up, the ultimate BRAIN gains supplement is here, and it's your new Mental Trigger.

Oct 04, 2016

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Meet the Man Who REALLY Formulated Pre-JYM
Jim Stoppani claims that he formulated Pre-JYM. But do the latest court documents in the lawsuit against them corroborate that? Find out at PricePlow.

Sep 28, 2016

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ANS RAVE: Energy For Lifters, Gamers, and Hard Workers!
ANS Performance RAVE is the new mental productivity supplement with an extremely unique, and well-dosed ingredient list including Lion's Mane & DMHA!

Sep 21, 2016

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Divided Labs PREVIDE: Serious Pre-Workout.. but at 2 Scoops
Divided Labs PREVIDE is a fantastic-looking pre workout supplement... but at two scoops. The question is, will that be worth it then? PricePlow digs.

Sep 06, 2016

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Northbound Nutrition BLEND – Cognitive Energy & Endurance
Blend from Northbound Nutrition is a clinically dosed cognition enhancing supplement perfect for work or working out. Maybe even a gaming supplement!

Aug 29, 2016

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AML Pre Workout: A True Muscular Development Style Pre
Advanced Molecular Labs Pre Workout is a true beast of a pre workout that uses clinical doses of staple ergogenics powered by 400mg of pure caffeine.

Aug 09, 2016

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Northbound Nutrition PINNACLE: The Pinnacle of Pre Workouts?
The Pinnacle Pre Workout from Northbound Nutrition is a premium pre workout supplement that combines clinical and transparently dosed ingredients!

Jul 13, 2016

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Performance Inspired: Mark Wahlberg’s Supplement Brand
Performance Inspired is Mark Wahlberg's new supplement brand! The A-List celebrity and fitness aficionado, Marky Mark, is ready to take on the beast!

Jul 08, 2016

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Plexus Edge: Questionably Overpriced Energy Pill?
Plexus Edge looks to be the answer to every individual's daily energy crisis. But is it worth the high price tag?

May 23, 2016

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Omnimind – Mental Potentiation Powered by Artichokes!
OmniMind is a revolutionary new cognitive enhancement supplement (nootropic) that aims to increase a concept known as Long Term Potentiation (LTP).

May 16, 2016

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Magnum Drip Dry – Get Chiseled Before the Big Event!
Drip Dry from Magnum Nutraceuticals is the strongest diuretic we've seen. Ready for that contest or photo shoot? Read the in-depth instructions here!

May 10, 2016

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BPI “Best PRE Workout” – Is it Really Though?
BPI Sports has a new keto-targeted product tilted Best Pre Workout, using the keto-inducing power of BHB to help you burn fat for fuel during workouts

Apr 29, 2016

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Antaeus Labs PSyche – Caffeine and Phosphatidylserine Together!
Antaeus Labs PSyche is a low-stim option (35mg caffeine) that works beautifully as Productivity supplements are making waves in the supplement world.

Apr 21, 2016

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Transparent Labs Fat Burner: Burn More with Less Stims
Transparent Labs Fat Burner (PhysiqueSeries) is lower-stim and will help you shed pounds fast and maintain muscle while sculpting the ideal physique.

Apr 15, 2016

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Proccor Pre-RX – Workout Enhancement for Focused Athletes
Proccor has upgraded their monster pre workout Pre-Rx and it's the perfect prescription for your workout.

Mar 18, 2016

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Coffee Beats Caffeine Pre Workout New Study Finds
A new study out of the UK finds that coffee outperforms pure caffeine (and placebo) in the gym! Even decaf + caffeine was better than caffeine alone!

Mar 01, 2016

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Blue Star Nutraceuticals Blade – Fat Burning with an Edge!
Blue Star Nutraceuticals has reformulated their popular fat burner Blade to remove Picamilon and increase its fat-shredding capability.

Jan 25, 2016

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Synadrene (Synedrex Clone) by Hi-Tech Pharma
Hi-Tech has revamped their Synedrex clone Synadrene to now include DMHA and Walnut Bark Extract. Does it still pack a great fat burning punch?

Jan 21, 2016

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Muscle Elements PreCre XS: Energy Upgraded!
Muscle Elements PreCre XS pre workout contains 419mg total caffeine in addition to yohimbine making for one seriously high stim pre workout!

Jan 14, 2016

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PreSeries BULK – $49 Pre Workout Has Industry Abuzz…
Transparent Labs PreSeries Bulk is a serious pre workout, with efficacious doses of everything you'd want in a pre workout. But is it worth $49?!

Jan 14, 2016

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HydroxySlim: Less-Aggressive Ephedra Fat Burner
HydroxySlim is an ephedra-based supplement from Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals that has a bit lower in potency than other ephedra fat burners.

Jan 07, 2016

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iSatori LipoDrex – Nutrient Partitioning Thermogenic
iSatori continues to roll out new products with Lipodrex, a fat burner that also utilizes nutrient partitioning agents to help with weight loss!

Jan 04, 2016

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Chaos & Pain Cannibal Ferox: The 2016 Formula
Chaos and Pain is back with yet another reformulation of Cannibal Ferox. AMP Citrate is gone, but there's still plenty of stims to get you going.

Dec 30, 2015

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Ephedra Fat Burners in 2020: How are they still around?
Ephedra pills are still around -- How is that possible? Weren't they banned? PricePlow tells the FULL story about the best ephedra fat burners!

Dec 01, 2015

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Gnar Pump: Broscience’s Hilarious(ly underdosed) Pre Workout
Gnar Pump is the hilarious pre workout from the Brofessor Dom Mazetti and his supplement company BroSupps. But is it for SERIOUS workouts?

Nov 25, 2015

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Nitramine 2015: Myokem’s Reformulation for MORE Focus
Myokem Nitramine has been updated as the popular focus pre workout removes picamilon in favor of L-Theanine and Theacrine, and adds ALCAR over LCLT.

Oct 24, 2015

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Ubervita W700: The Amazon Rip of the Century
The Ubervita W700 has incredible reviews and rankings on Amazon, but something smells VERY fishy with this product. We analyze the W700 ingredients.

Oct 22, 2015

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MuscleTech Amino Build Next Gen Energized: 4g BCAA, 50mg Caffeine
MuscleTech Amino Build Next Gen Energized gives the company a foothold in the growing energy amino market. 50mg caffeine, 4g BCAAs, and more!

Oct 08, 2015

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MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 Energy: 6g BCAAs with a Jolt
MusclePharm BCAA 3:1:2 Energy: MPNation enters the energy amino category with BCAA a full dose of BCAAs and a solid hit of caffeine.

Oct 06, 2015

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APS Mesomorph: Powerhouse Pre Workout Reformulated
APS Mesomorph from APS Nutrition is a high-energy, focus heavy pre workout! Hang on for the ride at 3/4 scoop!

Sep 25, 2015

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Powdered Caffeine in the FDA’s Crosshairs (2015 Warnings)
Powdered caffeine manufacturers have been sent FDA warning letters due to the labeling and difficult dosing that potentially led to one overdose death

Sep 23, 2015

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MuscleSport Rhino Black – High Energy & Pump Pre Workout
Rhino Black is the newest high energy, pump-centric workout from MuscleSport specifically tailored to give razor focus and skin-splitting pumps!

Aug 28, 2015

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Labrada Super Charge: New 2015 Version!
Labrada Super Charge is the new 2015 version of their popular pre workout Super Charge. It packs a TON of great ingredients all at effective doses.

Aug 24, 2015

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Muscle Elements 212: Don’t Just Burn Fat.. BOIL It!!
Muscle Elements 212 is a unique fat burner with both pill and powder forms, great energy, and an added bit of diuretic support to shed that water!

Aug 16, 2015

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Instant Knockout Fat Burner: Is this Worth $59??
Instant Knockout is a fat burner getting HEAVILY promoted online, selling for $59.99. Is it worth that? We analyze the Instant Knockout Ingredients.

Jul 21, 2015

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AllMax AminoCuts: Weight Loss Aminos with 725mg BCAAs?
AllMax AminoCUTS is the latest entry into the expanding energy aminos category that combines caffeine and amino acids...but can it deliver?

Jul 10, 2015

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Lipo 6 RX: New Nutrex Fat Burner with Long-Lasting Energy
Lipo 6 RX is the new fat burner from Nutrex Research that has Theacrine alongside Caffeine. Read about this and compare prices with PricePlow!

Jun 15, 2015

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MuscleTech #Shatter SX-7 Black Onyx: Several New Ingredients
Muscletech's #Shatter SX-7 Black Onyx is the latest addition to the ever expanding SX-7 series of products, and has several new ingredients.

May 27, 2015

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Magnum Limitless: New Pre-Workout Focusing on FOCUS
Magnum Limitless is the new pre workout supplement coming in June. We don't know much about the Limitless ingredients yet, but we're guessing FOCUS!

Apr 08, 2015

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Cellucor C4 Mass – A Bulker’s C4.. with FIBER?!
Cellucor C4 Mass is the new version of the C4 pre workout supplement that's stimulant-free, and hopefully bring gains to bulkers to build muscle!

Apr 03, 2015

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ONWARD by Run Everything Labs: Flag Nor Fail’s Health Supplement
The ONWARD Supplement is a new daily immune/energy/focus/mood booster from Flag Nor Fail's Rob and Dana Linn Bailey. But is it worth the price?

Mar 31, 2015

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Altius Pre-Workout by Jacked Factory: Go Strong All Day Long
The Altius Pre Workout by Jacked Factory is an Amazon product that is absolutely LOADED and has tons of great reviews. We analyze the ingredients.

Mar 21, 2015

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Hydroxycut Next Gen – More Energy, New Ingredients!
Hydroxycut Next Gen is the 2015 release of the famous MuscleTech Hydroxycut fat burner. We review the Next Gen ingredients - it's going to be strong!

Feb 24, 2015

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Maximum Shred SCAM – $87 Product with $4 of Ingredients
Maximum Shred is a supplement that is not only overpriced, it's maliciously marketed. We expose this scam and analyze the Maximum Shred ingredients.

Feb 18, 2015

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Rich Piana 5% KILL IT Pre Workout – Does it Kill?
Rich Piana's KILL IT Pre Workout Supplement from 5% Nutrition looks to have some decent energy and pumps, but there's some confusion to figure out..

Feb 10, 2015

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MusclePharm Wreckage – Likely to Live Up to its Name
MusclePharm Wreckage is the new hardcore pre workout that has an open ingredients formula and is nearly guaranteed to give you AGGRESSIVE workouts!

Jan 04, 2015

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Optimum Nutrition Protein Energy – Caffeinated Protein!
Optimum Nutrition Protein Energy is a new protein powder that combines whey protein with a bit of caffeine and fat-burning EGCG from green tea!

Oct 08, 2014

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Red Bull’s Class Action Lawsuit in 2014: $10 Because It Didn’t Give This Guy Wings
Red Bull has lost a class-action lawsuit, and you're owed $10 (or free Red Bull) if you bought it after January 2002! Red Bull doesn't give you wings!

Jul 24, 2014

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EpiBURN Pro Ingredients - Details on USPLabs New Fat Burner

Jun 27, 2014

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Thermoxyn – iForce Nutrition’s Next Gen Fat Burner!
Thermoxyn is the new fat burner from iForce Nutrition. We break down all of the ingredients and tell you waht to expect from the elite iForce brand!

Apr 12, 2014

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Cellucor C4 Ripped – The Fat Burning Pre Workout?!
Cellucor C4 Ripped is the new C4 variation that includes more fat burning ingredients and no creatine for a killer cardio or weight loss workout!

Mar 06, 2013

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Gaspari SuperDrive Came and Went with Serious Questions
Gaspari SuperDrive has had two different ingredient labels released, and they both seem a bit 'off'. We discuss the SuperDrive caffeine dilemma here!