Pre Lab Pro V1.0 Review - The Best Pre-Workout Supplement for Fasted Training
Tested and written by: Martin Ebner, Head Personal trainer and Sports nutrition specialist at Ebylife (updated 6 Jan 2023).
Today, I review Pre Lab Pro - the highly anticipated next generation of pre-workout supplements by Opti-Nutra.
In this review we cover:
» Pre Lab Pro overview
» The ingredients
» The pros and cons
» How to take (dosage)
» How important is Pre-workout nutrition?
» Do you need to take a pre-workout supplement?
» Why is Pre Lab Pro better than the competition?
» Did I feel any difference?
» Conclusion: Should you take Pre Lab Pro?
Pre Lab Pro Overview
Pre Lab Pro is a next-generation 100% natural pre-workout supplement manufactured by Opti-Nutra. Unlike the majority of other pre-workout supplements, Pre Lab Pro doesn't rely on mega doses of caffeine and sugar or harsh synthetic ingredients that can leave you feeling jittery and anxious. Instead, they use only cutting edge technology and research-backed natural ingredients like rednite® Red beetroot powder, Setria® Performance blend, Ajipure ®, L-Tyrosine, their famous Nutrigenesis® vitamins and minerals (Vitamins D3, B2, B6, B9 and B12, Potassium & Iron), Suntheaninie® L-Theanine, natural caffeine (from Coffea Robusta seeds) and Himalayan pink salt. The result is an impressive and highly versatile pre-workout supplement designed to supercharge every aspect of your workout.
Ingredients
Pre Lab Pro is Vegan approved, gluten-free, dairy-free, contains NO soy, egg, fish, shellfish, dairy, peanut, tree nuts or wheat, or other allergens. Is Non-GMO and non-irradiated, is free of gluten, synthetic additives, artificial colors, and preservatives. Pre Lab Pro is also banned-substance tested in-house and 3rd party. Which means it’s safe and suitable for amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes.
Rednight® Red beetroot powder – 1500mg †
Shown to: Improve Neuromuscular performance, boost fatigue resistance, enhance muscle energy, support healthy cardiovascular function and increase cognitive function.
Setria® Performance blend Glutathione + L-Citrulline - 2200 mg †
Shown to: protect muscle tissue during stress, support the immune system, fight fatigue, help maintain muscle efficiency by boosting muscle tissue energy and growth, enhance recovery, improve strength, power, speed and all-round athletic performance during workouts, fuel and prime muscles for recovery post-workout and improve circulation.
Natural caffeine from coffee Robusta seeds - 80 mg †
Shown to: maximize workout potential and results by providing a sustained energy boost without crashes or negative side effects, improve focus, enhance muscle strength, burn fat, and improve endurance.
80mg is considered a moderate dose of caffeine and is the equivalent of roughly 2 shots of espresso.
Suntheanine® L-Theanine - 160 mg †
Shown to: counteract any negative side effects of caffeine by promoting relaxed alertness, positive mood and better cognitive clarity.
Ajipure® L-Tyrosine 400 MG †
Shown to: sharpen focus under stress and maintain neurotransmitters that can deplete during intense physical activity.
Nutrigenesis® Vitamins and minerals
Certain vitamins and minerals can deplete during exercise. Pre Lab Pro® supplies a “top off” of essential vitamins and minerals for peak performance. (strength, endurance, hydration, and recovery).
Vitamin D3 (As Nutregenesis®) - 500 iu 250%
Optimal levels of Vitamin D are not only essential for good overall health but have been shown to improve bone health, muscle growth, Immune function, and Muscle recovery.
Vitamin B (As Nutregenesis®) - 500 IU
RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2) - 500 mcg 36%
VITAMIN B6 - 750 mcg 54%
FOLATE (VITAMIN B9) - 167 mcg 84%
VITAMIN B12 - 2 mcg 80%
B-Vitamins play an important role in good overall health, especially in active adults. As certain B-vitamins can deplete during intense exercise and after excessive caffeine consumption, adequate amounts have been added to optimize performance and recovery.
Potassium (As Nutregenesis®) - 49.5 mg 2%
Potassium can also deplete significantly from muscles and through sweat during exercise. Inadequate potassium can lead to cramping and decreased performance due to fluid imbalance and dehydration. Potassium also helps improve nervous system health, muscle control, and maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
Iron (As Nutregenesis®) - 2.5 mg 18%
Iron oxygenates blood and muscles during exercise which helps support both performance and recovery.
During intense and frequent workouts, iron loss through sweat can occur leaving reduced levels of iron. Inadequate levels of iron can reduce exercise capacity, make you tire faster, and weaken your overall athletic performance.
Himalayan Pink Salt – 0.5g †
Just 2% dehydration can reduce performance by as much as 10%. Adding Himalayan Pink Salt acts as a safety net by topping up your system with trace minerals and electrolytes prior to exercise.
The pros
Let’s start with the pros.
Pre Lab Pro uses best-in-class cutting-edge ingredients proven to improve sporting performance across all fields and levels.
By far one of the cleanest and safest pre-workout formulas on the market.
Unlike many other pre-workout formulas that use unsafe doses of caffeine for effect, Pre Lab Pro offers you all of the benefits of caffeine during your workouts without any of the downsides. They've been able to achieve this by including complementary research-backed ingredients like Suntheanine®, L-Theanine, Ajipure® and L-Tyrosine, and B-Vitamins.
Free from synthetic additives, artificial colors, and preservatives.
It’s suitable for fasted training.
Is third-party tested. In other words, its nutritional purity, potency, and its use of only the cleanest ingredients are guaranteed.
They offer a 30-day Money-back Guarantee.
Formulated in the United Kingdom. Manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in the United States.
It tastes pretty damn good.
USDA Organic Certified.
Is packaged in recyclable plastic bottles, “canisters” and cartons.
They use eco-conscious shipping practices, including recyclable cardboard boxes and biodegradable packing materials.
Fast and reliable worldwide shipping.
The cons
Premium Price ($59/£39 for a 1-Month Supply). Discounts available when buying in bulk (for example Buy 3 + 1 free).
The amount of information regarding the product and benefits of the individual ingredients on their website is a little overwhelming.
Not suitable if you are pregnant, nursing or under the age of 18.
Only available for purchase on the PRE LAB PRO website.
How to take (dosage)
For optimal performance, mix 1-2 scoops with 12oz (350ml) of water 30 minutes prior to your workout.
You can also split the dose and take 1 scoop prior and 1 scoop during your workout.
Not suitable for more than 2 scoops in a 24 hour period.
How important is Pre-workout nutrition?
In short. Very!
If you're at all serious about your fitness goals and your performance during a workout, what you consume before, during (optional) and afterward should be considered your most important “meals” of the day.
Pre Lab Pro is a great option that provides the building blocks to help optimize your performance without having to consume larger quantities of food. The fact that it also contains zero calories means that it's a great option for fasted training or if you struggle to stomach food shortly before a workout.
Do you need to take a Pre-workout supplement?
As with all the supplements and products that I review, I always like to address whether or not you actually need to take the product in question. In this case (more broadly) do you need to take a Pre-workout supplement?
As a personal trainer, I always advise my client that they aim to get everything they need nutritionally from diet alone. Supplements cannot and should not replace a healthy, consistent and well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fresh foods. There is no magic solution and no supplement (as yet) that will offer you more than a good diet can.
With that said, supplements can be extremely useful when trying to improve athletic performance, achieve a specific fitness goal or when convenience is needed. In which case, Pre Lab Pro could be a great solution for you. It's clean, safe, easy to take and from my experience, worked a treat!
Why is Pre Lab Pro better than the competition?
Honestly. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't consider taking a pre-workout supplement. Mainly because a great deal of them are poor quality, use synthetic ingredients, and have megadoses of caffeine and sugar. I also love coffee and have been using that as my regular pre-workout for over a decade with great success.
That said, Pre Lab Pro is quite different. Not only is the quality of the ingredients guaranteed, the fact that it uses moderate doses of caffeine (80mg) zero sugar, and a formula that helps optimize performance and focus without any side effects is quite simply a triumph! Plus the natural berry flavor tastes great.
Did I feel any difference?
After making the ultimate sacrifice and reducing my 2 cups of pre-workout coffee to 1 and combining it with Pre Lab Pro, I was genuinely impressed with the results. While it tends to be quite hard to determine the exact efficacy of most supplements, when you're dealing with a performance-based supplement such as a pre-workout, the results tend to be quite obvious.
I felt a more steady supply of energy from start to finish, I was able to maintain focus for longer, and when short on time, which is almost always in my case, it was a great and easy alternative to a meal that can sometimes leave me feeling heavy and lethargic before and during a workout.
Conclusion: Should you take Pre Lab Pro?
Unfortunately, there is no magic pill, potion of ointment that will turn you from a couch potato into a superhero without having to put in the work. If you want to perform, you first need to eat well, commit and put in the effort.
I've always been a little skeptical when It comes to certain pre-workout supplements and their efficacy. Mainly because of their questionable ingredients and heavy doses of caffeine and sugar. For me the benefits have to outweigh the negatives and in most cases, they don't.
Pre Lab Pro, however, is different. Their use of best-in-class ingredients and insane commitment to creating the cleanest and most effective supplements on the market is quite unique.
If you're really looking to take your performance to the next level, enjoy fasted workouts, need convenience or just fancy something tasty to sip on before and/or during your workouts, it’s definitely worth giving it a try.
My score: 9/10
Pre Lab pro is so confident that you’ll love it, they offer you a 30-day money-back guarantee if you aren’t 100% satisfied. Let the gains begin!
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