#1Biorank Score
82
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Pulse Pre-Workout
Worth Buying$44.99 -- $2.25/serving-2 hype penalty
A fully dosed, no-proprietary-blend pre-workout from the brand founded by evidence-based fitness author Mike Matthews. High caffeine (350mg), clinical doses of citrulline and beta-alanine. Legitimate, but the caffeine is aggressive.
Evidence
85Safety
80Value
70Formulation
88Transparency
92Key Findings
- Uses pure L-citrulline (not malate) at 8g — potentially more citrulline per gram than malate forms
- 2-point hype penalty: 350mg caffeine exceeds the evidence-based optimal range for most users
- Full ingredient transparency — every dose disclosed, no proprietary blends
- Only 20 servings per container makes effective cost $2.25/serving — above average for pre-workouts
- L-theanine at 350mg is a smart addition to smooth the aggressive caffeine dose
Best For
- Experienced caffeine users who tolerate 350mg without issues
- Strength athletes wanting fully dosed citrulline and beta-alanine
- Those who value full ingredient transparency and no proprietary blends
Not Ideal For
- Caffeine-sensitive individuals (350mg is very high)
- People under 80kg (caffeine dose exceeds evidence-based range per kg)
- Budget-conscious buyers ($2.25/serving with only 20 servings)