Gold Standard Pre Advanced Berry Blast

Gold Standard Pre Advanced Berry Blast

Optimum Nutrition4.8 (25 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 14 Ounce(s) · 20 servings
Goals
$39.99 $1.99 per serving
iHerbLowest$0.00Vitacost$39.99

About this product

Micronized citrulline, creatine monohydrate, creatine nitrate, and beta-alanine form a substantial performance base. Electrolytes and magnesium add training support, while caffeine provides a strong stimulant effect.

The key ingredients are fully disclosed and reach meaningful amounts, making the formula more complete than caffeine-led pre-workouts with token performance doses. The caffeine serving is aggressive, and the electrolyte blend does not reveal each component's amount.

Experienced stimulant users training for strength, power, or high-intensity conditioning may find the formula effective. Anyone with low caffeine tolerance, evening training, or a separate daily creatine routine may need a smaller serving or different product.

Who is it for
  • Experienced stimulant users doing demanding workouts
  • Adults seeking creatine, citrulline, and beta-alanine in one formula
Best for
  • Strength and high-intensity training
  • Workout energy and blood-flow support

Pros

  • Substantial citrulline amount
  • Full creatine monohydrate serving plus creatine nitrate
  • Meaningful beta-alanine amount
  • Includes electrolytes and magnesium

Cons

  • Very high caffeine amount
  • Electrolyte blend is not itemized
  • Premium serving cost
  • Poor fit for late-day training

Warnings

  • The high caffeine dose may cause anxiety, palpitations, or insomnia
  • Beta-alanine can cause strong temporary tingling
  • Avoid combining with coffee, energy drinks, or other pre-workouts
  • People with low stimulant tolerance should not begin with a full serving

Product analysis

68 out of 100
A well-dosed performance pre-workout with strong creatine, citrulline, and beta-alanine support, but its aggressive caffeine level sharply limits flexibility.

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

Nutrient quality84

Clinically familiar amounts of citrulline, creatine, and beta-alanine provide excellent performance depth. High caffeine and some creatine redundancy reduce balance.

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Ingredient transparency67

Core performance doses are clearly stated, but the electrolyte blend conceals its components. Complete directions, inactive ingredients, and caffeine source remain missing.

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Customer satisfaction58

The supplied average is very strong and based on a small sample. No review themes were provided, so consistency and purpose-specific experience cannot be assessed.

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Value for money58

Excellent core dosing provides meaningful quality value. A very high serving cost and hidden electrolyte composition weaken category competitiveness.

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Format
Powder
Container
14 Ounce(s)
Per serving
$1.99
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Customer rating
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Report analysis

Goals

Fitness
Strength and Power Output
Fitness
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 100 mgVitamin D · 10 mcgCreatine · 1.2 Gram(s)Citrulline · 6 Gram(s)Beta-Alanine · 3.2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 255 studies
Citrulline Supportive 45 studies
Creatine Supportive 143 studies
Energy
Physical Stamina
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgCaffeine · 300 mgCreatine · 1.2 Gram(s)
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 68 studies
Citrulline No effect 14 studies
Creatine Supportive 49 studies
Muscle Gain
Muscle Gain
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgCreatine · 1.2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mgCitrulline · 6 Gram(s)Beta-Alanine · 3.2 Gram(s)
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 31 studies
Citrulline Supportive 15 studies
Creatine Supportive 136 studies
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgCreatine · 1.2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 14 studies
Creatine No effect 27 studies
Productivity Boost
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 100 mgCreatine · 1.2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 108 studies
Creatine Supportive 16 studies
Metabolism Boost
Metabolism Boost
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgCreatine · 1.2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Disputed 40 studies
Mental Focus
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 10 mcgMagnesium · 100 mgCreatine · 1.2 Gram(s)Caffeine · 300 mg
Study evidence
Caffeine Supportive 128 studies
Creatine Supportive 13 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 200 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 10 mcg
Calcium
30 mg
Magnesium
100 mg
Sodium
100 mg
L-Citrulline, Micronized
6 Gram(s)
Creatine Monohydrate
5 Gram(s)
CarnoSyn (Beta-Alanine)
 3.2 Gram(s)
Creatine Nitrate
1.2 Gram(s)
Electrolyte Blend
650 mg
Caffeine
300 mg 55
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Caffeine · 300 mg OverallScore55
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The product states a 300 mg caffeine amount, but the saved facts show caffeine identified only under Other Ingredients, without a more specific source form. No secondary stimulants are listed. The amount is at the upper end of the range described for acute focus and performance, while the cost per serving is very high.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

Caffeine appears under Other Ingredients, with no more specific form listed.
Advanced Bioavailability and Release Profiles
The saved facts identify caffeine but leave its specific form unknown.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency92

The label states the total amount, and no secondary stimulants are listed in the saved facts.
Caffeine Dose Transparency
The stated total is 300 mg per serving.
Dosage Efficacy and Safety Margin
At 300 mg, it is at the upper end of the described range for acute focus and performance.
Secondary Stimulant Disclosure and Risk
The saved facts list no secondary stimulants.

Value10

The cost per serving is very high.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
Its per-serving cost is above the very-high-cost threshold.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Meta-analysis226 participants20 studies pooledFitness forCaffeine
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    Meta-analysis254 participants21 studies pooledFitness forCaffeine
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    Randomized trial13 participantsMuscle Gain forCaffeine
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    Meta-analysis20 studies pooledMuscle Gain forCaffeine
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    Randomized trial15 participantsMuscle Gain forCaffeine
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    Randomized trial41 participantsMuscle Gain forCitrulline
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    Randomized trial16 participantsMuscle Gain forCitrulline
  53. Citrulline stimulates muscle protein synthesis in the post-absorptive state in healthy people fed a low-protein diet - A pilot study.
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    Randomized trial8 participantsMuscle Gain forCitrulline
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    Meta-analysis362 participants12 studies pooledMuscle Gain Weight Loss forCreatine
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    Meta-analysis509 participants23 studies pooledMuscle Gain forCreatine
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    Wang Z; Qin G; Kim BM · Nutrients · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,211 participants35 studies pooledMuscle Gain forCreatine
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    Meta-analysis721 participants22 studies pooledMuscle Gain forCreatine
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    Devries MC; Phillips SM · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2014
    Meta-analysis357 participantsMuscle Gain forCreatine
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    Zwyghuizen-Doorenbos A; Roehrs TA; Lipschutz L; Timms V; Roth T · Psychopharmacology · 1990
    Randomized trial24 participantsProductivity Boost forCaffeine
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    Irwin C; McCartney D; Grant G; Delang N; Bartrim K; Cox GR; Desbrow B · Perceptual and motor skills · 2023
    Randomized trial22 participantsProductivity Boost forCaffeine
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    Randomized trial68 participantsProductivity Boost forCaffeine
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    McLellan TM; Caldwell JA; Lieberman HR · Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2017
    Narrative reviewProductivity Boost forCaffeine
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