Darkside pre workout is a high-stim pre workout supplement made by Darkside. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who is tired of DMAA preworkouts and DMHA preworkouts but still want a good mood boosting experience.
A blend of smooth energy, focus, and mood elevation without the DMAA/DMHA.
Eria Jarensis: 300 mg
L-Tyrosine: 1,000 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous: 350 mg
Di-Caffeine Malate: 100 mg
Where to buy Darkside Pre Workout
- Nutrition Cartel – Use code PREWORLD for 15% off.
Our Experiences w/Darkside Pre Workout
This preworkout is almost guaranteed to put you in a good mood and help you focus. I have used half of my tub already, and I can definitely say I will be using again. The energy and mood elevation is what makes this preworkout so great, and surprisingly does not contain DMHA. Now, if you are someone who is looking for a good pump, I would not recommend this product, only because that is what it lacks most. If you need a good mood changer, than this preworkout is for you!
Darkside Pre Workout Flavors
The mango tango is super tasty and probably one of my favorites! The blue lemons I alright, more on the sour side and the Kandy Krush is also a good one if you are someone who enjoys sweet things!
Scoop Size
A full serving of Darkside Ultra Pre Xtreme is 11.1 grams
Darkside Supplement Facts
L-Citrulline Malate 2:1 – 4,000 mg
Citrulline Malate (2:1) is one of the most common pre workout ingredients. It has extensive evidence supporting its effects on increasing nitric oxide production, power output, pumps, blood flow, and endurance. The recommended dosage is 4gs, but you are getting 2.66 g so a little less.
Beta Alanine – 3,200 mg
3.2 grams is 100% of the clinical beta alanine dosage.
L-Tyrosine – 1,000 mg
L-Tyrosine has been shown to boost cognitive performance in stressful environments. The dosage range goes from 500 mg to 2000 mg so the 1000 mg you are consuming is a solid dosage.
Alpha GPC 50% – 600 mg
L-Alpha GPC creates choline, a molecule associated with increased cognition found naturally in eggs.
Caffeine Anhydrous – 350 mg
This ingredient is famous for energizing, motivating, and mood enhancing effects. The Ultra Pre Xtreme contains a total of 425 mg of caffeine. This is what most preworkouts offer and certainly substantial.
Eria Jarensis – 300 mg
N-Phenethyl Dimethylamine Citrate, aka Eria Jarensis. Eria Jarensis is a stimulant commonly seen alongside DMHA in high stim pre-workouts. Usual amounts range from 150 mg all the way up to 500 mg. This product contains 300 mg so you are almost right in the middle range for dosage.
GCG – 125 mg
GCG (epigallocatechin gallate) is a plant-based compound called catechin. Catechins are natural phenols and antioxidants with a wide array of effects. Some familiar things you might know of would be white tea extract or green tea extract. The reason you should care is because EGCG allows catecholamines to do their things and for more extended periods, leads to increased levels of fat removal.
Di-caffeine Malate – 100 mg
Di-caffeine malate is essentially the “extended release” form of caffeine. Having this helps longer lasting effects and a smoother ride on the energy.
Hordenine HCL – 60 mg
Hordenine (N,N-dimethyltyramine) is a stimulant that is often included in recent “nootropic” products. Effective doses start around 20 mg, so having 60 mg in the Ultra Pre Xtreme is more than enough.
Astragin – 50 mg
Like Bioperine (aka black pepper extract), AstraGin helps with the absorption of nutrients.
50 mg is the standard dosage for this ingredient.
Niacin – 30 mg
Having this much niacin can cause skin flushing in some people so you have to be cautious when taking Ultra Pre Xtreme.
Huperzine – 20 mg
Huperzine A is cholinergic and acts as a cognitive enhancer.
At 20 mg, is either a misprint of 20 mcg or an insanely high dosage.
Summary
I would recommend this preworkout to someone who still wants to experience a strong feeling, but trying to stay away from DMAA and DMHA. It offers a nice mood elevation while still feeling good energy. It also offers a nice focus and although the pump is not as strong, the smooth energy makes up for it.
A blend of smooth energy, focus, and mood elevation without the DMAA/DMHA.
Eria Jarensis: 300 mg
L-Tyrosine: 1,000 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous: 350 mg
Di-Caffeine Malate: 100 mg
Pros
- Good mood elevation
- Soft energy
- 30 full servings
- No DMAA or DMHA
Cons
- Pump not as strong
- 30 mg of niacin