This product contains 2 disputed ingredients: Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl, Adenosine 5'-Triphosphate Disodium (PEAK ATP). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see the ingredient science section below for details.
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The NSF Certified for Sport division of Designs for Health, which was founded in 1989.
- ✓3 science-backed ingredients
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Ingredient science
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
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.
Sodium is the main electrolyte lost in sweat; replacing it supports fluid balance in long or hot sessions.
The most researched sports supplement: 3–5g a day raises muscle creatine stores, improving repeated high-intensity efforts, strength training and recovery. Creapure® is a well-known high-purity creatine monohydrate.
Involved in fat metabolism; supplements haven't consistently improved endurance performance.
The most researched sports supplement: 3–5g a day raises muscle creatine stores, improving repeated high-intensity efforts, strength training and recovery. Creapure® is a well-known high-purity creatine monohydrate.
An amino acid that may help maintain focus under stress or sleep loss; effects on endurance are inconsistent.
Oral ATP and 'ATP-boosting' ingredients are marketed for strength and power; a few small, mostly industry-funded trials show benefits, and results are inconsistent.
An amino acid from tea that promotes relaxation without sedation; 200mg is the typical studied dose and may help sleep quality.
A natural source of caffeine; count it towards your total caffeine intake. Caffeine at around 3mg per kg of body weight improves endurance.
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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