Pre-Workout — Mid-Tier
Better-balanced formula with caffeine plus pump/performance ingredients at effective doses.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Useful when ingredients are at clinically effective doses.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: Per label.
Timing: 20–45 min pre-workout.
Role in a stack
Convenience blend.
Redundancy check: Overlap likely with standalone citrulline, beta-alanine, creatine, or caffeine.
Cautions & safety
Check total caffeine, beta-alanine, niacin, yohimbine, and other stimulants.
Better-dosed than budget options but check label carefully.
Best for
serious lifters wanting energy and pump · high-volume training
Buying guide
Budget: Look for products with citrulline 6–8 g, beta-alanine 3+ g, and disclosed caffeine content.
Standard: Fully transparent label with clinical doses. Check for third-party testing if competing.
Premium: Premium mid-tier with NSF or Informed Sport certification for competition use.
References
- Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplementation: a narrative review. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2019)
Review of multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements showing benefit is highly dependent on whether key ingredients are dosed at clinically studied amounts.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.