Brand: Optimum Nutrition - compare every Optimum Nutrition product
From £25.90 across 1 UK retailer.
Categories: Pre-Workout, Powder, Informed Sport, Informed Choice
Serving size: 1 scoop (11 g)
A pre‑workout powder from Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard line, formulated with a blend of creatine, beta‑alanine, caffeine, L‑citrulline, vitamins and other actives, sold in multiple flavours and pack sizes.
+ Broad spectrum of performance‑supporting ingredients (creatine, beta‑alanine, caffeine, L‑citrulline, L‑tyrosine, panax ginseng). + All key dosages are disclosed on the label, offering full transparency. + Includes curcumin colour and thiamine B1, which are uncommon among rival pre‑workouts. + Certified by Informed Sport and Informed Choice, and reportedly manufactured in GMP‑registered facilities in the UK.
- Creatine and caffeine have an antagonistic interaction that may blunt creatine’s strength benefits for some users. - The stimulant blend (caffeine + ginseng + tyrosine) can increase jitteriness or heart rate, especially in caffeine‑sensitive individuals. - Larger pack sizes tend to provide better value within this range.
The Gold Standard Pre‑Workout family stands out for its comprehensive ingredient profile, with disclosed doses of each active and the rare addition of curcumin and thiamine B1 compared with peers. Synergistic pairings such as creatine with L‑citrulline, beta‑alanine with L‑citrulline, and caffeine with L‑tyrosine can enhance energy, endurance and focus, while the noted antagonism between creatine and caffeine may require timing adjustments. All variants share the same allergen warnings and certification marks, though flavour‑specific ingredients (e.g., colour) may vary slightly.
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Link |
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| Dolphin Fitness | £25.90 | In stock | View |