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Theacrine (TeaCrine)

Pre-Workout · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Optional

A caffeine-like compound marketed for energy with slower tolerance build-up.

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

Early evidence for energy/focus with slower tolerance; more research needed.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: ~100–200 mg.

Timing: Pre-workout.

Role in a stack

Stimulant co-ingredient.

Redundancy check: Adds to total stimulant load with caffeine.

Cautions & safety

Often combined with caffeine — count total stimulants.

Mind combined stimulant intake and the evening cutoff. Educational only.

Best for

stim stacks · reducing caffeine crash

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.