Nano Supps Hype Beast Pre-Workout Shot – Blue Raspberry – 60ml

A ready-to-drink pre-workout shot where the whole bottle is one serving: 200 mg caffeine, 4000 mg citrulline malate and 3000 mg beta-alanine in 60 ml, for 26 kcal and 0.1 g sugar. The caffeine content is high, roughly two cups of coffee.

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you:

• Want a ready pre-workout dose with no mixing or scoops.
• Need focus and alertness before a hard session or a match.
• Prefer an exact dose rather than scoops that vary.
• Train away from home and want something that fits in your bag.

May not suit you if you:

• Are sensitive to caffeine or train in the evening; 200 mg at once can disturb sleep.
• Drink coffee or energy drinks the same day.
• Have high blood pressure, a heart condition or anxiety.
• Dislike a tingling skin sensation, which beta-alanine usually causes.
• The manufacturer does not recommend it for women, anyone under 18, or anyone with a medical condition.

Green Spot's view

The real strength here is transparency: caffeine, citrulline and beta-alanine are printed on the bottle with no proprietary blend, and citrulline and beta-alanine sit at researched doses. Three things to know before buying:

• 200 mg of caffeine is not a light dose. The European Food Safety Authority considers it the highest safe single dose for a healthy adult, so do not add coffee or an energy drink around the same time.
• The "6.3 g protein" on the label is not dietary protein; it comes from counting the free amino acids (citrulline and beta-alanine) as protein, so do not rely on it as a protein source.
• 3 g of beta-alanine causes tingling in the face and hands for many people. It is harmless and usually fades within about half an hour.