C4 Ripped Cherry Limeade

C4 Ripped Cherry Limeade

Cellucor4.6 (274 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 180 Gram(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$39.99 $1.33 per serving
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Product analysis

47 out of 100

C4 Ripped Cherry Limeade combines vitamins with amino acids in one supplement. Two unidentified blends make it harder to judge the complete combination or compare it with alternatives.

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

Nutrient Quality41

Niacinamide is clearly identified, while other ingredient forms are less clear. The undisclosed blend ingredients make the full combination difficult to judge.

Ingredient Transparency59

Most amounts and several vitamin forms are disclosed. The two blends leave their individual ingredients unidentified, limiting useful comparisons.

Value For Money34

The niacin and arginine ingredient offer limited value for the cost. Value for the remaining nutrients cannot be judged confidently.

Customer Satisfaction73

Customer feedback is generally positive. The small review base leaves wider customer satisfaction less certain.

Product Focus35

The formula combines vitamins, amino acids and blends in one supplement. Its support for the intended goal remains uncertain.

Format
Powder
Container
180 Gram(s)
Per serving
$1.33
Customer rating
4.6 · 274 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B12 · 35 mcg
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
0 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 250 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 30 mg 67
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
 500 mcg
Folate
417 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
 35 mcg
CarnoSyn (Beta-Alanine)
 1.6 Gram(s)
Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
1 Gram(s) 42
C4 Ripped Blend
1 Gram(s)
Explosive Energy Blend
371 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Niacin (Niacinamide) · 30 mg OverallScore67
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
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Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate · 1 Gram(s) OverallScore42
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The stated amount is 1 g per serving. The whole-product cost relative to the stated amount is high. Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is named without an L-isomer designation.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50

Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is named without an L-isomer designation.
AAKG Molecular Form and Isomer Specificity
Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is named without an L-isomer designation.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency50

The stated amount is 1 g per serving.
AAKG Dosage Potency and Transparency
The stated amount is 1 g per serving.

Value10

The whole-product cost relative to the stated amount is high.
Price per Gram of AAKG
The whole-product cost relative to the stated amount is high.
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66 Performance

C4 Original Fruit Punch

Cellucor
C4 Original Fruit Punch improves disclosure by listing beta-alanine, creatine nitrate, and AAKG amounts instead of hiding most specialized ingredients across two blends. The disclosed performance amounts are still modest, and its energy blend does not reveal stimulant identity or dose.
71 Performance

GH Max

Universal
GH Max supplies substantial disclosed AAKG and ornithine, making its exercise-oriented amino-acid base easier to evaluate than the original's modest AAKG and hidden blends. Evidence for the product's growth-hormone positioning is limited, while glutamine, carnitine, and secondary additions are too small to add much.
81 Performance

NAD+ Cell Regenerator

Life Extension
NAD+ Cell Regenerator is a more transparent option when the priority is a named niacin-derived cellular-energy ingredient rather than acute pre-workout stimulation. Branded nicotinamide riboside is clearly disclosed, but it does not replace the original's beta-alanine, AAKG, or immediate alertness support.
67 Budget

C4 Original Pink Lemonade

Cellucor
C4 Original Pink Lemonade is the closest lower-cost option, retaining beta-alanine and AAKG while adding disclosed creatine nitrate. Its energy blend still hides stimulant amounts, but more of the performance formula is disclosed than in the original's two proprietary blends.
82 Budget

L-Arginine AKG Unflavored

BodyTech
L-Arginine AKG Unflavored offers a cheaper, simpler way to obtain a substantial disclosed AAKG serving for exercise or circulation support. It lacks the original's beta-alanine and stimulant effect, but avoids hidden blend amounts; arginine may add to the effects of nitrates or blood-pressure medicines.
84 Budget

Arginine AKG 1 gram

Swanson
Arginine AKG 1 gram is a highly economical, fully disclosed alternative for users mainly seeking AAKG rather than a stimulant pre-workout. Its amount is modest and may require multiple capsules, but the simple formula avoids the original's proprietary blends and undisclosed stimulant exposure.
63 Value

C4 Original Icy Blue Razz

Cellucor
C4 Original Icy Blue Razz offers better value while remaining close to the original through beta-alanine, AAKG, and an energy blend. It adds disclosed creatine nitrate and reveals more of the performance formula, though stimulant identity and dose remain hidden.
86 Value

Niacinamide B-3 100 mg

Source Naturals
Niacinamide B-3 100 mg is a much more economical and transparent choice when vitamin B3 intake is the actual priority. It provides no beta-alanine, AAKG, or stimulant support, so it should not be treated as a complete replacement for the original pre-workout.
82 Value

No Flush Niacin (Inositol Hexanicotinate) 800 mg

Life Extension
No Flush Niacin offers clearly named inositol hexanicotinate and strong serving value for users focused on niacin rather than exercise stimulation. It avoids the original's hidden blends but supplies none of its beta-alanine, AAKG, or acute alertness support.
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Sources

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

  1. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and effects on exercise performance of L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate in trained adult men
    Bill Campbell, Mike Roberts, Chad Kerksick, Colin Wilborn, Brandon Marcello, Lem Taylor, Erika Nassar, Brian Leutholtz, Rodney Bowden, Chris Rasmussen, Mike Greenwood, Richard Kreider · Nutrition · 2006
    Randomized trial35 participantsEnergy forArginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
  2. A new perspective on vitamin B12 deficiency in rheumatology: a case-based review.
    Dułak NA; Rytlewska M; Jaskólska M; Chmielewski M · Rheumatology international · 2024
    Case series3 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  3. Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.
    Markun S; Gravestock I; Jäger L; Rosemann T; Pichierri G; Burgstaller JM · Nutrients · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,276 participants16 studies pooledEnergy forVitamin B12
  4. Patients' experiences with methylcobalamin injections in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Zubair AS; Saab L; Scharer K; Khokhar B · Brain circulation · 2024
    Qualitative study5 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  5. Cobalamin deficiency: clinical picture and radiological findings.
    Briani C; Dalla Torre C; Citton V; Manara R; Pompanin S; Binotto G; Adami F · Nutrients · 2014
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  6. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Common Questions and Answers.
    Patel H; McGuirk R · American family physician · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12