Nitrosurge Shred Fruit Punch

Nitrosurge Shred Fruit Punch

Jacked Factory JF4.8 (13 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 8 Ounce(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$29.99 $0.99 per serving

Product analysis

51 out of 100

Nitrosurge Shred Fruit Punch may help alertness and exercise performance mainly through caffeine. Its brief effects on energy use do not establish lasting weight loss.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality23

Most ingredient preparations are unspecified, making absorption quality difficult to compare. The named acetyl L-carnitine preparation also lacks enough information for a confident quality judgement.

Ingredient Transparency68

All active amounts are listed, supporting serving comparisons. Most forms are omitted, leaving the preparations less clear.

Value For Money45

Theobromine offers favourable value, while the caffeine-related serving comparison is less competitive. Most other ingredient comparisons remain uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction72

The small set of customer ratings is positive. The limited number of responses gives a narrow picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus72

Caffeine provides the clearest immediate support for alertness and exercise effort. Beta-alanine depends on repeated use over weeks, while the wider mixture does not establish lasting muscle gain or weight loss.

Format
Powder
Container
8 Ounce(s)
Per serving
$0.99
Customer rating
4.8 · 13 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Energy
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Acetyl L-Carnitine · 1 Gram(s)Caffeine · 180 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 68 studies
Theanine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Mental Focus
Impact
Highest effect
B- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Acetyl L-Carnitine · 1 Gram(s)Theanine · 90 mgCaffeine · 180 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 128 studies
Theanine Supportive 19 studies
Metabolism Support
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Acetyl L-Carnitine · 1 Gram(s)Caffeine · 180 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 40 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Acetyl L-Carnitine · 1 Gram(s)Acetyl L-Carnitine · 1 Gram(s)Theanine · 90 mgCaffeine · 180 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 108 studies
Theanine Supportive 5 studies
Fitness
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitB PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Citrulline · 2 Gram(s)Beta-Alanine · 1.6 Gram(s)Caffeine · 180 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 255 studies
Citrulline Supportive 45 studies
Weight Loss
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Caffeine · 180 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 14 studies
Theanine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Muscle Gain
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Caffeine · 180 mgCitrulline · 2 Gram(s)Beta-Alanine · 1.6 Gram(s)
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 31 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
L-Citrulline
2 Gram(s)
Beta-Alanine
1.6 Gram(s)
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl)
1 Gram(s)
Caffeine Anhydrous
180 mg 64
L-Theanine
90 mg
Theobromine
50 mg 80
Bioperine Black Pepper fruit extract
2.5 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Theobromine · 50 mg OverallScore80
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The selected serving contains 50 mg of theobromine. The cost per serving is moderate. The theobromine amount is specified, though its source and form are unclear. The other ingredients include an artificial additive or hydrogenated oil, but the available details do not name it.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability79

The theobromine amount is specified, though its source and form are unclear. The other ingredients include an artificial additive or hydrogenated oil, but the available details do not name it.
Theobromine Purity and Standardization
The theobromine amount is specified, though its source and form are unclear.
Excipient Profile and Clean Label
The other ingredients include an artificial additive or hydrogenated oil, but the available details do not name it.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82

The selected serving contains 50 mg of theobromine.
Theobromine Dosage Efficacy and Safety
The selected serving contains 50 mg of theobromine.
Labeling Transparency and Disclosure
The selected serving contains 50 mg of theobromine.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
Caffeine · 180 mg OverallScore64
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
A serving provides 180 mg of caffeine at a high cost per serving. The caffeine source details are unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

The caffeine source details are unclear.
Advanced Bioavailability and Release Profiles
The caffeine source details are unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The caffeine amount is 180 mg per serving. No listed secondary stimulants appear in the ingredient panel.
Caffeine Dose Transparency
The caffeine amount is stated as 180 mg per serving.
Dosage Efficacy and Safety Margin
The caffeine amount is 180 mg per serving.
Secondary Stimulant Disclosure and Risk
No listed secondary stimulants appear in the ingredient panel.

Value40

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The cost per serving is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Oral acetyl-L-carnitine therapy reduces fatigue in overt hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Malaguarnera M; Vacante M; Giordano M; Pennisi G; Bella R; Rampello L; Malaguarnera M; Li Volti G; Galvano F · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2011
    Randomized trial121 participantsEnergy forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  2. The supplementation of acetyl-L-carnitine decreases fatigue and increases quality of life in patients with hepatitis C treated with pegylated interferon-α 2b plus ribavirin.
    Malaguarnera M; Vacante M; Bertino G; Neri S; Malaguarnera M; Gargante MP; Motta M; Lupo L; Chisari G; Bruno CM; Pennisi G; Bella R · Journal of interferon & cytokine research : the official journal of the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research · 2012
    Randomized trial60 participantsEnergy forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  3. Acetyl-L-carnitine reduces depression and improves quality of life in patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy.
    Malaguarnera M; Bella R; Vacante M; Giordano M; Malaguarnera G; Gargante MP; Motta M; Mistretta A; Rampello L; Pennisi G · Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology · 2011
    Randomized trial67 participantsEnergy forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  4. A prospective study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral acetyl-L-carnitine for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
    Sun Y; Shu Y; Liu B; Liu P; Wu C; Zheng R; Zhang X; Zhuang Z; Deng Y; Zheng L; Xu Q; Jiang B; Ouyang X; Gao J; Xu N; Li X; Jiang S; Liang C; Yao Y · Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2020
    Randomized trial239 participantsEnergy forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  5. Metabolomic biomarkers for (R, S)-ketamine and (S)-ketamine in treatment-resistant depression and healthy controls: A systematic review.
    Kumar R; Nuñez NA; Joshi N; Joseph B; Verde A; Seshadri A; Cuellar Barboza AB; Prokop LJ; Medeiros GC; Singh B · Bipolar disorders · 2024
    Systematic reviewEnergy forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  6. Cognitive and mood improvements of caffeine in habitual consumers and habitual non-consumers of caffeine.
    Haskell CF; Kennedy DO; Wesnes KA; Scholey AB · Psychopharmacology · 2005
    Randomized trial48 participantsEnergy forCaffeine
  7. Caffeine-containing energy drink improves physical performance of elite rugby players during a simulated match.
    Del Coso J; Ramírez JA; Muñoz G; Portillo J; Gonzalez-Millán C; Muñoz V; Barbero-Álvarez JC; Muñoz-Guerra J · Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme · 2016
    Randomized trial26 participantsEnergy forCaffeine
  8. Differential cognitive effects of energy drink ingredients: caffeine, taurine, and glucose.
    Giles GE; Mahoney CR; Brunyé TT; Gardony AL; Taylor HA; Kanarek RB · Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior · 2013
    Randomized trial48 participantsEnergy forCaffeine
  9. Does Single or Combined Caffeine and Taurine Supplementation Improve Athletic and Cognitive Performance without Affecting Fatigue Level in Elite Boxers? A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Ozan M; Buzdagli Y; Eyipinar CD; Baygutalp NK; Yüce N; Oget F; Kan E; Baygutalp F · Nutrients · 2022
    Randomized trial20 participantsEnergy forCaffeine
  10. Trait Energy and Fatigue Modify the Effects of Caffeine on Mood, Cognitive and Fine-Motor Task Performance: A Post-Hoc Study.
    Fuller DT; Smith ML; Boolani A · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trialEnergy forCaffeine
  11. Acute Effect of Citrulline Malate on Repetition Performance During Strength Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Vårvik FT; Bjørnsen T; Gonzalez AM · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2021
    Meta-analysis137 participants8 studies pooledEnergy forCitrulline
  12. Oral L-citrulline supplementation enhances cycling time trial performance in healthy trained men: Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled 2-way crossover study.
    Suzuki T; Morita M; Kobayashi Y; Kamimura A · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2016
    Randomized trial22 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  13. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness.
    Pérez-Guisado J; Jakeman PM · Journal of strength and conditioning research · 2010
    Randomized trial41 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  14. Citrulline/malate promotes aerobic energy production in human exercising muscle.
    Bendahan D; Mattei JP; Ghattas B; Confort-Gouny S; Le Guern ME; Cozzone PJ · British journal of sports medicine · 2002
    Single-arm trial18 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  15. The Effect of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Muscle Fatigue Among Healthy Participants.
    Farney TM; Bliss MV; Hearon CM; Salazar DA · Journal of strength and conditioning research · 2019
    Randomized trial12 participantsEnergy forCitrulline
  16. Sleep symptoms associated with intake of specific dietary nutrients.
    Grandner MA; Jackson N; Gerstner JR; Knutson KL · Journal of sleep research · 2014
    Cross-sectional study4,552 participantsEnergy forTheobromine
  17. Effect of caffeine ingestion on cycling performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Wu J; Xu K; Yin M; Ding X; Wang T; Zhang Q; Wu X; Xiao N · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis226 participants20 studies pooledFitness forCaffeine
  18. Effects of Caffeine Intake on Endurance Running Performance and Time to Exhaustion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Wang Z; Qiu B; Gao J; Del Coso J · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis254 participants21 studies pooledFitness forCaffeine
  19. Acute Effects of Caffeine Supplementation on Movement Velocity in Resistance Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Raya-González J; Rendo-Urteaga T; Domínguez R; Castillo D; Rodríguez-Fernández A; Grgic J · Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2021
    Meta-analysis12 studies pooledFitness forCaffeine
  20. Sex Differences in the Ergogenic Response of Acute Caffeine Intake on Muscular Strength, Power and Endurance Performance in Resistance-Trained Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Montalvo-Alonso JJ; Ferragut C; Del Val-Manzano M; Valadés D; Roberts J; Pérez-López A · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial76 participantsFitness forCaffeine