This product contains 3 disputed ingredients: Betaine Anhydrous, Alpha-GPC (Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine), Toothed Clubmoss (Huperzia serrata) (aerial parts) (std. min. 1% Huperzine A). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see the ingredient science section below for details.
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Founded by Nick Bare in 2012, in his college apartment in Western Pennsylvania.
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Ingredient science
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
Supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant; moderate doses may reduce colds during heavy training, while very high doses may blunt training adaptations.
Sodium is the main electrolyte lost in sweat; replacing it supports fluid balance in long or hot sessions.
Raises nitric oxide and may modestly improve high-intensity performance at 3–6g; lower doses are less studied.
Raises muscle carnosine, which buffers acid; around 3–6g a day for at least 4 weeks improves efforts of roughly 1–4 minutes. Harmless tingling is common; split doses reduce it.
An amino acid that may help maintain focus under stress or sleep loss; effects on endurance are inconsistent.
May reduce exercise-related oxidative stress and modestly improve endurance performance; results are mixed.
A choline source studied for focus and power output; results are mixed.
Around 3mg per kg of body weight reliably improves endurance performance and focus; count all caffeine sources across the day.
A plant compound that slows the breakdown of a memory messenger; evidence in healthy people is limited, and it shouldn't be taken long-term without advice.
Black pepper extract that can increase absorption of some compounds, such as curcumin.
Quality standards
What these mean →1 of 5 standards Pello tracks · Third-party tested for banned substances
Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for SportVerified with NSF · Oct 5, 2026 ↗
Tested for substances banned in sport, with the formula and label reviewed and the manufacturing facilities inspected.
- Informed Sport
- Cologne List
Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: yes
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: yes
From the allergen list, where one is available.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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