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C4 Original Icy Blue Razz
Cellucor
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(29310 ratings)
Niacin 30 mg
Folate 250 mcg
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate 1 Gram(s)
Score 72.0
C4 Original is a popular pre-workout, delivering reliable energy and focus primarily due to caffeine, though key performance ingredients like creatine and beta-alanine are underdosed for optimal benefits.
Quantity: 195 Gram(s)Servings size: 7 Gram(s) (30 servings)
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leaderboard Score 72.0
C4 Original is a popular pre-workout, delivering reliable energy and focus primarily due to caffeine, though key performance ingredients like creatine and beta-alanine are underdosed for optimal benefits.
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C4 Original is a highly popular pre-workout supplement designed primarily to enhance workout performance through increased energy and focus. Its formulation includes a proprietary 'Explosive Energy Blend' which is primarily caffeine-driven, alongside key performance ingredients like Creatine Nitrate, Beta-Alanine, and Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate (AAKG). While users widely report a significant energy boost and improved focus from the caffeine, the dosages of ingredients aimed at muscle endurance (Beta-Alanine) and strength/power (Creatine Nitrate) are generally considered below the clinically effective amounts for optimal benefits by sports nutritionists and researchers, meaning full benefits for muscle gain and endurance might not be realized without stacking other supplements. The use of a proprietary blend also reduces transparency regarding exact ingredient quantities.
- Effective for providing immediate energy and focus due to caffeine.
- Widely available and comes in many flavors, generally well-liked for taste.
- Contains a blend of ingredients targeting multiple aspects of workout performance.
- Proprietary 'Explosive Energy Blend' lacks transparency on exact caffeine dosage and other components.
- Key performance ingredients (Creatine Nitrate, Beta-Alanine, Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate) are dosed below levels considered optimal or clinically effective for maximizing their benefits.
- Beta-Alanine can cause paresthesia (tingling sensation) in some users.
- High caffeine content may not be suitable for individuals sensitive to stimulants.
- Beta-Alanine may cause harmless skin tingling (paresthesia).
- Individuals with pre-existing heart conditions should consult a doctor due to stimulant content.
- Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, despite some broadly stated health goals.
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 0 Calorie(s) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg |
| Niacin (Niacinamide) | 30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) | 500 mcg |
| Folic Acid | 250 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 35 mcg |
| Calcium (Calcium Silicate) | 24 mg |
| CarnoSyn (Beta-Alanine) | 1.6 Gram(s) |
| NO3-T (Creatine Nitrate) | 1 Gram(s) |
| Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate | 1 Gram(s) |
| Explosive Energy Blend | 425 mg |
Categories
Niacin 75.0
Provides 30mg of Niacin (as Niacinamide), which is a good supplementary dose for general vitamin B3 needs without typically causing the 'flush' associated with nicotinic acid, contributing to energy metabolism.
Folate 70.0
Contains 250mcg of Folic Acid, a B vitamin important for cell growth and metabolism, contributing to overall health and energy production.
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate 60.0
Includes 1 gram of AAKG, a nitric oxide precursor. While it contributes to workout pumps and blood flow, the dosage is lower than what is typically recommended for maximizing these effects compared to alternative standalone AAKG products or L-Citrulline.
Goals
Energy 90.0
The product contains a potent 'Explosive Energy Blend,' primarily caffeine, which is highly effective at increasing alertness and reducing perceived exertion during workouts, as commonly reported by users.
Fitness 70.0
While containing ingredients like Beta-Alanine and Creatine Nitrate that support fitness, their dosages (1.6g Beta-Alanine, 1g Creatine Nitrate) are lower than what is typically recommended for maximal performance and muscle saturation by sports science.
Muscle Gain 65.0
Creatine Nitrate is included, which supports strength and power essential for muscle gain, but the 1g dose is significantly below the commonly recommended 3-5g daily intake for effective creatine saturation and muscle growth.
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