This product contains 7 disputed ingredients: L-Carnitine (as Fumarate), D-Ribose, Succinic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, R-Lipoic Acid (Bio-Enhanced® RLA), Trans Resveratrol (Veri-te™), Pantethine (Pantesin®). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see Ingredients below for details.
Mito NRG™
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Used for: endurance athletes
Summary
Designs for Sport Mito NRG™ is a performance supplement.
Strengths
- Batch-tested for banned substances (NSF Certified for Sport).
- Clear, complete labeling.
Weaknesses
- Limited research support for key ingredients.
Why it scores 61
How scoring works →Independent analysis No brand partnerships
The details
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.
A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.
A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.
Involved in energy metabolism and making neurotransmitters; supplementing helps only if intake is low.
Needed for red blood cells and nerve function; especially relevant for vegans and vegetarians.
A trace mineral involved in bone formation and antioxidant enzymes; deficiency is rare.
Involved in fat metabolism; supplements haven't consistently improved endurance performance.
A sugar involved in making ATP; studies haven't shown consistent performance benefits in healthy athletes.
Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and sleep; many athletes fall short of the recommended intake. Supplementing helps mainly when intake is low. Glycinate and malate forms are well absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
An intermediate in the body's energy cycle; there's little evidence that taking it improves performance.
Part of the cell's energy machinery; supplements haven't consistently improved exercise performance in healthy people.
An antioxidant involved in energy metabolism; evidence for sport benefits is limited.
Plant compounds marketed for healthy aging; human evidence is limited and may blunt some training adaptations at high doses.
Curcumin, turmeric's active compound, may reduce muscle soreness, but it's poorly absorbed unless specially formulated.
A form of vitamin B5 studied mainly for blood lipids; evidence for sport benefits is lacking.
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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