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Gold Standard Pre Advanced Raspberry Lime Mojito
Optimum Nutrition
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(17 ratings)
Caffeine 300 mg
Score 85.0
A high-quality, comprehensive pre-workout from a reputable brand, delivering 300mg caffeine with clinical doses of Citrulline, Creatine, and Beta-Alanine for superior performance. Lack of clear per-serving price is a drawback.
Quantity: 14 Ounce(s)Servings size: 20 Gram(s) (20 servings)
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Energy
Mental Focus
Productivity Boost
Fitness
Metabolism Boost
leaderboard Score 85.0
A high-quality, comprehensive pre-workout from a reputable brand, delivering 300mg caffeine with clinical doses of Citrulline, Creatine, and Beta-Alanine for superior performance. Lack of clear per-serving price is a drawback.
Flavour: Berry Blast
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre Advanced is a well-rounded and potent pre-workout, featuring a substantial 300mg dose of caffeine for intense energy and focus. It combines this with clinically effective doses of key performance ingredients such as L-Citrulline (6g) for nitric oxide production, Creatine (5g Monohydrate + 1g Nitrate = 6g total) for strength and power, and Beta-Alanine (3g) for endurance and reducing fatigue. The inclusion of an electrolyte blend further supports hydration. This comprehensive formulation is highly effective for maximizing energy, endurance, and strength during workouts, earning it high praise from fitness communities and nutritionists. However, the absence of listed servings and price per serving makes a precise value comparison difficult.
- Contains optimal and clinically effective doses of key performance ingredients, including L-Citrulline, Beta-Alanine, and Creatine.
- Features a high (300mg) caffeine content, providing strong energy and sharp mental focus for demanding workouts.
- Includes an electrolyte blend to support hydration and muscle function during intense physical activity.
- Comes from Optimum Nutrition, a highly reputable and trusted brand in sports nutrition.
- Missing clear price per serving and total servings data, making accurate value assessment challenging.
- The 300mg caffeine dose may be too high for individuals highly sensitive to stimulants.
- Beta-Alanine can cause harmless paresthesia (tingling sensation), which some users may find uncomfortable.
- High caffeine content (300mg); individuals sensitive to stimulants should exercise caution and consider starting with a lower dose.
- Do not exceed recommended dosage and avoid consumption too close to bedtime to prevent sleep disturbances.
- Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are taking medications.
$47.24($2.36 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 47.24 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Categories
Caffeine 85.0
The 300mg caffeine is effectively dosed for performance enhancement and is part of a synergistic pre-workout blend that optimizes its effects, delivering a powerful and well-integrated stimulant experience.
Goals
Fitness 90.0
With optimal doses of L-Citrulline for pumps, Beta-Alanine for endurance, and Creatine for strength and power, combined with high caffeine, this is an excellent and comprehensive formula for enhancing various aspects of fitness performance.
Energy 85.0
The 300mg of caffeine provides a very strong and reliable energy boost, highly effective for powering through intense workouts and demanding physical or mental tasks.
Mental Focus 80.0
The high caffeine content significantly enhances alertness, concentration, and cognitive processing, directly supporting sharp mental focus during demanding activities and complex tasks.
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