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Optimum Gold Standard Pre Workout Review

As the name behind the world's number one whey protein, 100% Whey, Optimum Gold Standard is easily one of the best known, and most recognisable brands in the supplement industry. Optimum Nutrition has made the decision to capitalise on the deservedly excellent reputation of the Gold Standard name, and expand this imprint to incorporate new products, one of which is the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre Workout.

Optimum Gold Standard Pre Workout Highlights

  • Scientifically backed formulation
  • Top quality ingredients including creatine, citrulline, beta alanine and caffeine
  • Boosts all aspects of training and performance including energy, focus, pump and power
  • Great product from one of the top names in supplements

[video embed]Optimum - Gold Standard Pre Workout[/video]

Optimum Gold Standard Pre Workout Ingredients

Optimum Nutrition has nothing to hide with this well conceived product, and has fully disclosed the ingredients and dosages in Gold Standard Pre Workout. A single scoop contains:

  • Muscle Matrix - 3g of Creapure creatine and 25mg AstraGin 
  • Performance Composite - 1.5g of Citrulline malate and 1.5g of CarnoSyn Beta Alanine
  • Energy & Focus Complex - 375mg of Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCL, 200mg of N-Acetyl Tyrosine, 175mg of Caffeine, and 100mg Citrus Bioflavinoids.
  • Gold Standard Pre Workout also features B and D Vitamins and folate.

Optimum Nutrition has suggested a maximum serving size of 2 scoops for those more experienced pre workout users and those participating in higher intensity workouts. Each 300g tub of Gold Standard Pre Workout contains thirty 10g single serves.

Optimum Gold Standard Pre Workout Pros, Benefits & Effectiveness

The solid scientific backing behind the range of ingredients that Optimum Nutrition has selected for this product is almost a guarantee that Gold Standard Pre Workout will give you results. Creatine is one of the most researched and best known performance and physique enhancing supplements available, beta alanine is a highly regarded endurance enhancing cellular buffer, and research has shown citrulline to be the superior nitric oxide booster. On top of this, Optimum has gone for top quality, using branded products known for their purity, like Creapure and CarnoSyn.

Optimum Nutrition has steered away from bells and whistles with this simple product that, excluding the vitamin blend, only contains eight ingredients. This has allowed the inclusion of generous doses of each the active compounds, particularly when a double scoop is used. The inclusion of AstraGin, a proven absorption enhancer, maximises the amount of each ingredient that hits the target.

Gold Standard Pre Workout is certified free from banned substances, so it is completely safe to use, even by tested athletes and those who are regularly drug tested. Although it boasts a significant amount of caffeine, Optimum has played it safe with the stimulants, making clever, performance enhancing ingredient choices and steering away from novelty energy enhancers that are often under researched and can often leave you with a crash. 

Optimum Gold Standard Pre Workout Cons & Negatives

Although Optimum has, in general, been generous with the ingredients, some people may find the ratios a little off. For example, some people may find the 1.5g of beta alanine and citrulline in a single scoop a little low and opt for a double scoop, which will give them a large six gram dose of creatine which is enough to cause digestive side effects in some people, particularly when paired with the big dose of caffeine in the double scoop. Other than that, Optimum have used their energy in creating an extremely solid product, rivalling some of the best in the category.

Optimum Gold Standard Pre Workout Taste & Mixability

People who agonise trying to decide which of the many, many flavours of 100% Whey to buy have it a bit easier with Gold Standard Pre Workout, which is currently available in five flavours – fruit punch, blueberry lemonade, green apple, pineapple and watermelon. All of these have been very well received. Forget about gritty residue, Gold Standard Pre Workout dissolves quickly with a couple of shakes, making it easy to see the difference quality ingredients make.

Optimum Gold Standard Pre Workout Verdict

Featuring a simple but clever formulation, scientifically backed, top quality ingredients, generous dosing, and the ability to improve physical and mental performance, not to mention the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard name, this is a great product that will really make a difference to your workouts. This new pre workout from arguably the biggest supplement company is perfect for any trainer from beginners to the more advanced. 

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