Note

This product contains 5 disputed ingredients: Chromium (as Chromax (Chromium Picolinate)), Betaine Anhydrous (as BetaPure), Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl, Theobromine, Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata) (leaf). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see the ingredient science section below for details.

Transparent Labs
Transparent Labs

Lean Pre-Workout

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3.6 / 5·5 reviews at The FeedPerformance

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$49.99for 30 servings· $1.67 per scoop
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Science7/25
Transparency16/25
Value10/20
Athlete experience8/20
Quality2/10

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Ingredient science

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✓No flagged ingredients detected
Zinc (as Zinc Chelate)15mg
~ Likely

Zinc supports immune function and tissue repair; athletes lose some in sweat. Helpful if your diet is low in it.

Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine)55mcg
~ Likely

A trace mineral that supports antioxidant enzymes and thyroid function; most diets provide enough.

Copper (as Copper Chelate)1mg
~ Likely

A trace mineral needed for iron metabolism and connective tissue; most diets provide enough, and high zinc intakes can lower copper.

Chromium (as Chromax (Chromium Picolinate))200mcg
Disputed

A trace mineral marketed for blood sugar control and body composition; trials show small or no effects in healthy people.

Citrulline Malate 2:16000mg
~ Likely

Raises nitric oxide and may modestly improve high-intensity performance at 3–6g; lower doses are less studied.

Beta-Alanine2000mg
✓ Proven

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.

Betaine Anhydrous (as BetaPure)1500mg
Disputed

Studied for strength and power; results are mixed.

Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl1000mg
Disputed

Involved in fat metabolism; supplements haven't consistently improved endurance performance.

Choline Bitartrate500mg
~ Likely

Needed for nerve signaling and cell membranes; evidence for performance benefits is limited.

L-Theanine180mg
~ Likely

An amino acid from tea that promotes relaxation without sedation; 200mg is the typical studied dose and may help sleep quality.

PurCaf Organic Caffeine (from Green Coffee Bean) (Coffea arabica) (seed)180mg
~ Likely

A natural source of caffeine; count it towards your total caffeine intake. Caffeine at around 3mg per kg of body weight improves endurance.

Theobromine50mg
Disputed

A mild stimulant from cocoa; weaker than caffeine, with little evidence for performance.

Bioperine (Piper Nigrum) (Black Pepper (Fruit) Extract)5mg
~ Likely

Black pepper extract that can increase absorption of some compounds, such as curcumin.

Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata) (leaf)100mcg
Disputed

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.

Quality standards

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0 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed

Tested for sport

  • NSF Certified for Sport
  • 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.

Transparency & Sources

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0 certifications · 5 reviews at The Feed
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