High-Performance Pre-Workout Black Cherry

High-Performance Pre-Workout Black Cherry

Pre JYM4.6 (3,860 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 27 Ounce(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$53.99 $1.79 per serving

Product analysis

47 out of 100

High-Performance Pre-Workout Black Cherry centers on caffeine for short-term alertness and exercise performance. Most ingredient preparations are unspecified, making it harder to compare the mix with tested supplements.

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

Nutrient Quality23

Most ingredient forms are not disclosed, including several central workout ingredients. The quality of the few named extracts also cannot be established confidently.

Ingredient Transparency68

All listed amounts are stated, helping with serving comparisons. Most ingredient forms are omitted, leaving the preparations difficult to compare.

Value For Money34

The full serving cost is less favorable when judged for caffeine, Alpha-GPC or huperzine alone. Value for most other ingredients remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer ratings are positive. The large review pool gives a broad view of buyer satisfaction.

Product Focus48

Caffeine provides the clearest short-term support for alertness and exercise performance, while beta-alanine needs repeated use. The high caffeine serving may cause jitteriness or anxiety, and the creatine preparation cannot be assumed equivalent to commonly studied monohydrate.

Format
Powder
Container
27 Ounce(s)
Per serving
$1.79
Customer rating
4.6 · 3,860 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Fitness
Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Creatine · 2 Gram(s)Beta-Alanine · 2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 255 studies
Citrulline Supportive 45 studies
Creatine Supportive 143 studies
Potassium No effect 7 studies
Sodium Supportive 96 studies
Taurine Supportive 21 studies
Impact
Highest effect
C+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Potassium · 77 mgCaffeine · 300 mgCreatine · 2 Gram(s)
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 68 studies
Creatine Supportive 49 studies
Potassium Supportive 2 studies
Valine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitC PathwaysC- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Creatine · 2 Gram(s)Huperzine · 50 mcgAlpha-GPC · 150 mgCaffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Alpha-GPC Supportive 2 studies
Caffeine Supportive 108 studies
Creatine Supportive 16 studies
Muscle Gain
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysB- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Creatine · 2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mgBeta-Alanine · 2 Gram(s)
Study evidence
Alpha-GPC Not classified 1 study
Caffeine Supportive 31 studies
Creatine Supportive 136 studies
Potassium Supportive 4 studies
Taurine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Metabolism Support
Impact
High effect
D+ Ingredient FitB PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Creatine · 2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 40 studies
Creatine Supportive 21 studies
Taurine Supportive 11 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Alpha-GPC · 150 mgCreatine · 2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mgHuperzine · 50 mcg
Study evidence
Alpha-GPC Supportive 1 study
Caffeine Supportive 128 studies
Creatine Supportive 13 studies
Huperzine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
80 Calorie(s)
Sodium
10 mg
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Calcium
53 mg
Potassium
77 mg
CON-CRET Creatine HCl
2 Gram(s)
Beta-Alanine
2 Gram(s)
Betaine
1.5 Gram(s)
Taurine
1 Gram(s)
AlphaSize (Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine)
150 mg 67
Citrulline Malate
6 Gram(s)
Beet root extract
500 mg
L-Leucine
3 Gram(s)
L-Isoleucine
1.5 Gram(s)
L-Valine
1.5 Gram(s)
L-Tyrosine
1.5 Gram(s)
Caffeine Anhydrous
300 mg 55
Huperzine A (Toothed Clubmoss aerial parts extract)
50 mcg 63
BioPerine (Black Pepper Fruit Extract)
5 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving supplies 50 mcg of Huperzine A, an amount associated with cognitive focus, at a high cost for the amount. Huperzia serrata extract is named, but its Huperzine A concentration is unspecified. Cycling guidance is not available in the recorded information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

Huperzia serrata extract is named, but its Huperzine A concentration is unspecified.
Source and Standardization Clarity
The named Huperzia serrata extract has no stated Huperzine A percentage.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

The serving provides 50 mcg of Huperzine A, an amount associated with cognitive focus. No cycling instructions are available in the recorded information.
Huperzine A Dosage Efficacy
50 mcg of Huperzine A per serving is within the amount associated with cognitive focus.
Cycling Guidance and Transparency
The Huperzine A amount is stated, but cycling guidance is not available.

Value20

The cost of the product relative to its Huperzine A amount is high.
Price per 100mcg of Huperzine A
At the product price, the cost per 100 mcg of Huperzine A is high.
Caffeine · 300 mg OverallScore55
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 300 mg of caffeine, an amount that is strong, at a very high cost per serving. The specific caffeine form is unclear. No listed secondary stimulants were found.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

The specific caffeine form is unclear.
Advanced Bioavailability and Release Profiles
The specific caffeine form is unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency92

The caffeine amount is stated, and 300 mg per serving is strong. No listed secondary stimulants were found.
Caffeine Dose Transparency
The stated caffeine amount is 300 mg per serving.
Dosage Efficacy and Safety Margin
At 300 mg per serving, the caffeine amount is strong.
Secondary Stimulant Disclosure and Risk
No listed secondary stimulants were found.

Value10

The cost per serving is very high.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The cost per serving is very high.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving lists 150 mg Alpha-GPC. The estimated cost per amount of Alpha-GPC is high. The named source is AlphaSize.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The named source is AlphaSize.
Patented/Branded Form and Source
The named source is AlphaSize.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency62

The serving lists 150 mg Alpha-GPC. A separate active yield percentage is not stated.
Active Alpha-GPC Dosage
The serving lists 150 mg Alpha-GPC.
Label Transparency & Yield Disclosure
A separate active yield percentage is not stated.

Value10

The estimated cost per amount of Alpha-GPC is high.
Price per 300mg Active Alpha-GPC
The estimated cost per amount of Alpha-GPC 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. Activity of Choline Alphoscerate on Adult-Onset Cognitive Dysfunctions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Sagaro GG; Traini E; Amenta F · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2023
    Meta-analysis8 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support forAlpha-GPC
  2. Comparative study of choline alfoscerate as a combination therapy with donepezil: A mixed double-blind randomized controlled and open-label observation trial.
    Lee W; Kim M · Medicine · 2024
    Randomized trial119 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forAlpha-GPC
  3. Effects of choline alfoscerate on cognitive function and quality of life in type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Sohn M; Park YH; Lim S · Diabetes, obesity & metabolism · 2025
    Randomized trial36 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forAlpha-GPC
  4. Acute Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine Supplementation Enhances Cognitive Performance in Healthy Men.
    Kerksick CM · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial20 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus Productivity Boost forAlpha-GPC
  5. Cognitive improvement in mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia after treatment with the acetylcholine precursor choline alfoscerate: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    De Jesus Moreno Moreno M · Clinical therapeutics · 2003
    Randomized trial261 participantsBrain Health forAlpha-GPC
  6. Oral creatine monohydrate supplementation improves brain performance: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial.
    Rae C; Digney AL; McEwan SR; Bates TC · Proceedings. Biological sciences · 2003
    Randomized trial45 participantsBrain Health forCreatine
  7. Creatine in Huntington disease is safe, tolerable, bioavailable in brain and reduces serum 8OH2'dG.
    Hersch SM; Gevorkian S; Marder K; Moskowitz C; Feigin A; Cox M; Como P; Zimmerman C; Lin M; Zhang L; Ulug AM; Beal MF; Matson W; Bogdanov M; Ebbel E; Zaleta A; Kaneko Y; Jenkins B; Hevelone N; Zhang H; Yu H; Schoenfeld D; Ferrante R; Rosas HD · Neurology · 2006
    Randomized trial64 participantsBrain Health forCreatine
  8. Creatine supplementation and cognitive performance in elderly individuals.
    McMorris T; Mielcarz G; Harris RC; Swain JP; Howard A · Neuropsychology, development, and cognition. Section B, Aging, neuropsychology and cognition · 2008
    Randomized trial32 participantsBrain Health Productivity Boost forCreatine
  9. Effects of high-load, velocity-intentional variable resistance training combined with creatine supplementation on neuroplasticity, oxidative stress, inflammation, physical function, cognitive performance and quality of life in older adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Fernandez-Garrido J; Martin EG; Saez-Berlanga A; Gargallo-Bayo P; Gene-Morales J; Alix-Fages C; Jiménez-Martínez P; Caballero O; Salvador-Palmer R; Colado JC · Experimental gerontology · 2026
    Randomized trial103 participantsBrain Health forCreatine
  10. Single-Dose Creatine Reduces Sleep Deprivation-Induced Deterioration in Cognitive Performance.
    Gordji-Nejad A; Matusch A; Hengstler L; Beer S; Kroll T; Klein S; Elmenhorst D; Bauer A; Drzezga A · Nutrients · 2026
    Randomized trial29 participantsBrain Health forCreatine
  11. Huperzine a in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia: a meta-analysis.
    Xing SH; Zhu CX; Zhang R; An L · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2014
    Meta-analysis825 participants10 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support forHuperzine
  12. [Clinical efficacy and safety of huperzine Alpha in treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease, a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial].
    Zhang Z; Wang X; Chen Q; Shu L; Wang J; Shan G · Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · 2002
    Randomized trial202 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forHuperzine
  13. Huperzine A associated with improved early postoperative cognitive function after neurosurgery under general anesthesia: a randomized clinical trial.
    Zhang Z; Shen Y; Li J; Tang Y; Zhou P; Ying T; Mo R; Ru Z; Zhao G; Zhu J; Li S; Zhao H · International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026
    Randomized trial123 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forHuperzine
  14. Treatment with Huperzine A improves cognition in vascular dementia patients.
    Xu ZQ; Liang XM; Juan-Wu; Zhang YF; Zhu CX; Jiang XJ · Cell biochemistry and biophysics · 2012
    Randomized trial78 participantsBrain Health forHuperzine
  15. Huperzine-A response to cognitive impairment and task switching deficits in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
    Gul A; Bakht J; Mehmood F · Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA · 2019
    Randomized trial100 participantsBrain Health forHuperzine
  16. Combined L-carnosine and L-tyrosine supplementation as an ergogenic strategy for physical and cognitive performance under fatigue in professional football players.
    Bilgin S; Bozyılan E; Buzdağlı Y; Karaç Öcal Y; Gürkan O; Toktaş S; İnan H; Egil İ; Yarayan YE · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial24 participantsBrain Health forTyrosine
  17. Effect of tyrosine supplementation on clinical and healthy populations under stress or cognitive demands--A review.
    Jongkees BJ; Hommel B; Kühn S; Colzato LS · Journal of psychiatric research · 2016
    Narrative reviewBrain Health forTyrosine
  18. Influence of nutritional tyrosine on cognition and functional connectivity in healthy old humans.
    Hensel C; Becker M; Düzel S; Demuth I; Norman K; Steinhagen-Thiessen E; Gallinat J; Lindenberger U; Kühn S · NeuroImage · 2019
    Cross-sectional study286 participantsBrain Health forTyrosine
  19. Dietary Tyrosine Intake (FFQ) Is Associated with Locus Coeruleus, Attention and Grey Matter Maintenance: An MRI Structural Study on 398 Healthy Individuals of the Berlin Aging Study-II.
    Plini ERG; Melnychuk MC; Harkin A; Dahl MJ; McAuslan M; Kühn S; Boyle RT; Whelan R; Andrews R; Düzel S; Drewelies J; Wagner GG; Lindenberger U; Norman K; Robertson IH; Dockree PM · The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2023
    Cross-sectional study398 participantsBrain Health forTyrosine
  20. Baseline-dependent effect of dopamine's precursor L-tyrosine on working memory gating but not updating.
    Jongkees BJ · Cognitive, affective & behavioral neuroscience · 2021
    Randomized trial45 participantsBrain Health forTyrosine