Gold Standard® Pre-Workout, Watermelon Candy, 10.58 oz (300 g)
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | 12.5 mcg | 63% |
| Thiamin (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) | 2 mg | 167% |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) | 2 mg | 118% |
| Folate (200 mcg Folic Acid) | 340 mcg DFE | 85% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 10 mcg | 417% |
| Pantothenic Acid(as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 200% |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 3.3 g | ** |
| Beta-Alanine | 1.6 g | ** |
| Micronized L-Citrulline | 750 mg | ** |
| L-Tyrosine | 385 mg | ** |
| Caffeine | 175 mg | ** |
Bioavailability Very Good
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) Good
- Thiamin (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) Fair
- Niacin Good
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) Fair
- Folate (200 mcg Folic Acid) Fair
- Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
- Pantothenic Acid(as D-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
- Calcium Good
- Creatine Monohydrate Good
- Beta-Alanine Good
- Micronized L-Citrulline Good
- L-Tyrosine Good
- Caffeine Good
Other Ingredients Very Good
Fillers & Additives
- Natural and Artificial Flavor
- Citric Acid
- Calcium Silicate
- Silicon Dioxide
- Malic Acid
- Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan) Medium
- Sucralose
- Tartaric Acid
- Beet Juice Powder (Color)
- Acesulfame Potassium
Efficacy Fair
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 12.5 mcg Under-dosed
- Thiamin (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 2 mg Effective
- Niacin 20 mg Effective
- Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) 2 mg Effective
- Folate (200 mcg Folic Acid) 340 mcg DFE Under-dosed
- Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 10 mcg Effective
- Pantothenic Acid(as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
- Calcium 50 mg Under-dosed
- Creatine Monohydrate 3.3 g Effective
- Beta-Alanine 1.6 g Under-dosed
- Micronized L-Citrulline 750 mg Under-dosed
- L-Tyrosine 385 mg Under-dosed
- Caffeine 175 mg Effective
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1%* |
| Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) | 12.5 mcg | 63% |
| Thiamin (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) | 2 mg | 167% |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) | 2 mg | 118% |
| Folate (200 mcg Folic Acid) | 340 mcg DFE | 85% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 10 mcg | 417% |
| Pantothenic Acid(as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 200% |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 3.3 g | ** |
| Beta-Alanine | 1.6 g | ** |
| Micronized L-Citrulline | 750 mg | ** |
| L-Tyrosine | 385 mg | ** |
| Caffeine | 175 mg | ** |
Other Ingredients
Natural and Artificial Flavor Generally_safe
Citric Acid Safe
Calcium Silicate Safe
Silicon Dioxide Safe
Malic Acid Safe
Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan) Generally_safe
Sucralose Generally_safe
Tartaric Acid Safe
Acesulfame Potassium Generally_safe
Price Comparison
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Certifications
9 certifications
Transparency
4 claims
Violation History
5 incidents
Is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pre-Workout, Watermelon Candy a good supplement?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pre-Workout, Watermelon Candy, 10.58 oz (300 g) received a product quality score of 80/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 16 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Optimum Nutrition, holds a brand trust score of 92/100 with 9 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Nsf Certified For Sport.
What are the ingredients in Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pre-Workout, Watermelon Candy?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pre-Workout, Watermelon Candy contains 16 active ingredients: Calories (10), Total Carbohydrate (3 g), Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (12.5 mcg), Thiamin (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) (2 mg), Niacin (20 mg), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) (2 mg), and 10 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 417% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pre-Workout, Watermelon Candy safe to take?
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard® Pre-Workout, Watermelon Candy, 10.58 oz (300 g) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.
Is Optimum Nutrition a trustworthy supplement brand?
Optimum Nutrition receives a brand trust score of 92/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, United States, the company offers 95 products in their lineup. They hold 9 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Nsf Certified For Sport. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Optimum Nutrition has 5 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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