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RYSE Loaded Pre-Workout

RYSE

Loaded Pre-Workout

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Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout

Cellucor

C4 Original Pre-Workout

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FR ScoreFR Score 8.5 out of 10, ExcellentTOPFR Score 8.1 out of 10, Great
Formula & Dosing8.3 (best)7.4
Quality & Transparency7.9 (best)7.6
Taste & Mixability9.0 (best)8.2
Value per Serving8.89.3 (best)
Typical price~$39.99~$34.99
Video reviews5 videos4 videos
Pros
  • Licensed candy and drink flavors that reviewers consistently rate highly
  • Solid 4.5 g L-citrulline and 3.2–3.5 g beta-alanine in one scoop
  • Fully disclosed label
  • Among the cheapest name-brand pre-workouts (about $0.62–$0.80 per serving)
  • Moderate caffeine suits beginners (150–200 mg depending on formula)
  • Wide flavor range and available almost everywhere
Cons
  • About 300 mg of caffeine per scoop is a lot for daily use
  • Label amounts vary by flavor and production run
  • No sport certification advertised
  • Light citrulline and beta-alanine doses compared with premium formulas
  • Two formulas on the market (150 mg vs 200 mg caffeine) can confuse buyers
  • Uses sucralose and acesulfame potassium
CaffeineAbout 300 mg per scoop (varies by flavor and batch)200 mg on Cellucor's current label (older stock: 150 mg)
L-citrulline4.5 g—
Beta-alanine3.2–3.5 g (varies by label)2 g CarnoSyn (current label)
Choline bitartrate500 mg—
Theobromine / L-theanine100 mg / 50 mg—
Serving size1 scoop (about 12–13 g)8.9 g (about 1 level scoop)
Servings30 per tub30 per tub (60-serving tubs also sold)
FlavorsLicensed Kool-Aid, Ring Pop, Airheads, SunnyD and more—
L-citrulline / L-arginine—1.2 g / 1.2 g
Creatine nitrate—1 g
Sweeteners—Sucralose, acesulfame potassium
Sugar and calories—0 g sugar, 10 calories per serving

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