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Dark Labs | Crack Primal | 25 Servings

6g Citrulline, 3.2g Beta-Alanine, 533.5mg Total Caffeine

$59.99 $2.39/serving
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Excellent — top tier

Dark Labs | Crack Primal | 25 Servings

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  • Clinical Dosing 10/10
  • Label Transparency 10/10
  • Manufacturing 4/10
  • Testing 3/10
  • Inactive Ingredients 9/10
  • Value 3/10
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6000mg L-Citrulline Malate 2:1
3200mg Beta Alanine
1000mg Agmatine Sulfate
500mg Alpha GPC 50%
✓ Label Verified✓ No Prop Blends⚠ Review Advised
6,000mg Citrulline Malate — real pump support
3,200mg Beta-Alanine — clinical endurance dose
1,000mg Agmatine Sulfate — added blood-flow support
533.5mg Total Caffeine — extreme stim load
Alpha-GPC + Noopept — sharper focus
Advanced stimulant matrix — long-session drive
Bioperine™
"“This is the kind of pre that flips the switch fast—heavy energy, locked-in focus, and enough pump to keep the session feeling full instead of flat. Definitely not for first-timers, but for stim junkies it feels like a real event.”"
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Featuring: BioPerine® by Sabinsa
SuppVault Summary

Dark Labs Crack Primal Edition is an extreme high-stim pre-workout built for advanced users chasing intense energy, urgency, and long-session drive. It pairs real gym support from 6,000mg citrulline malate and 3,200mg beta-alanine with an advanced stimulant matrix delivering 533.5mg total caffeine.

Great Fit

  • Advanced bodybuilders in hard hypertrophy blocks
  • Experienced powerbuilders training long, demanding sessions
  • High-stim veterans wanting aggression and urgency
  • Lifters wanting real pump plus extreme energy
  • Users chasing mood elevation during training
  • Athletes pushing high-volume accessory-heavy workouts
  • Experienced pre-workout users with very high tolerance

Not Ideal If

  • Beginners or anyone new to pre-workouts.
  • Stimulant-sensitive users prone to anxiety, tremors, or insomnia.
  • Anyone training late in the day.
  • People with cardiovascular or blood pressure concerns.
  • Anyone unwilling to start with half scoop.
⚠️ Allergen Information +
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Manufactured in a facility that also processes:
Composition Details
Sweeteners: sucraloseacesulfame-k
Delivery Tech: Malate SaltHcl SaltCitrate SaltMalate SaltCitrate Salt

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When Pre workout
Time Avoid evening
⚠ ~533mg total caffeine per serving. contains DMHA. one serving daily. best taken before 2pm.
What You'll Feel
0-10 min
Alertness rises and beta-alanine tingles often begin.
10-20 min
Energy builds quickly, body heat rises, urgency increases.
💪
20-40 min
Peak intensity, focus, drive, and training aggression hit.
🎯
40-90 min
Energy stays high with sustained focus and mood elevation.
🎯
90-180 min
Stimulants taper gradually, but residual activation can linger.
2-4 weeks
Beta-alanine benefits build with repeated daily use.

Deep Dive

Pump 2
Lu
L-Citrulline Malate 2:1
6000mg
Ag
Agmatine Sulfate
1000mg
Endurance 1
Be
Beta Alanine
3200mg
Clinical
Mood 1
Ey
Beta Phenylethylamine HCl
500mg
Focus 3
Al
Alpha GPC 50%
500mg
Lt
L-Tyrosine
500mg
NO
Noopept
30mg
Energy 6
Np
N-Phenethyl Dimethylamine Citrate
300mg
Ca
Caffeine Anhydrous
300mg
Above
Ai
2-Aminoisoheptane
250mg
Di
Dicaffeine Malate
Cc
Caffeine Citrate
175mg
Rv
Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract
1.75mg
Fat burn 2
Ot
Halostachine
150mg
Yo
Isopropylnorsynephrine
25mg
Absorption 2
Na
Naringin
12.5mg
Pp
BioPerine®
10mg
Clinical
PUM: 2END: 1MOO: 1FOC: 3ENE: 6FAT: 2ABS: 2
2-Aminoisoheptane (DMHA)
↑ Above Clinical
250mg
Clinical range: 150-200mg
limited
Agmatine Sulfate
Clinical Dose
1000mg
Clinical range: 1000mg
moderate
Alpha-GPC
Clinical Dose
500mg
Clinical range: 300-600mg
moderate
Beta-Alanine
Clinical Dose
3200mg
Clinical range: 3200-6400mg
strong
500mg
Clinical range: 300-500mg
limited
Caffeine Anhydrous
Clinical Dose
300mg
Clinical range: 200-400mg
strong
Caffeine Citrate
Clinical Dose
175mg
Clinical range: 100mg - 225mg
strong
Infinergy™ Di-Caffeine Malate
InfinergyClinical Dose
200mg
Clinical range: 100-200mg
emerging
Halostachine
Clinical Dose
150mg
Clinical range: 12.5mg – 150mg
limited
Isopropylnorsynephrine
Clinical Dose
25mg
Clinical range: 20-30mg
limited
L-Citrulline Malate 2:1
Clinical Dose
6000mg
Clinical range: 6000-8000mg
strong
L-Tyrosine
↑ Above Clinical
500mg
Clinical range: 100-150mg/kg
moderate
300mg
Clinical range: 125-200mg
limited
Naringin
Below Clinical
12.5mg
Clinical range: 25-300mg
moderate
Noopept
Clinical Dose
30mg
Clinical range: 10-30mg
limited
Piperine (95%)
↑ Above Clinical
10mg
Clinical range: 5mg
strong
1.75mg
Clinical range: 2-3mg
traditional

L-Citrulline Malate 21

6000mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
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Beta Alanine

3200mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Agmatine Sulfate

1000mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Beta Phenylethylamine Hcl

500mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Alpha GPC 50%

500mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

L-Tyrosine

500mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

N-Phenethyl Dimethylamine Citrate

300mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Caffeine Anhydrous

300mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

2-Aminoisoheptane

250mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Dicaffeine Malate

200mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Caffeine Citrate

175mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Halostachine

150mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Noopept

30mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Isopropylnorsynephrine

25mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Naringin

12.5mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Bioperine®(Piper nigrum)

Form: (Fruit)(std. to 95% Piperine)
10mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →

Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract

Form: (Std. min 90% Alpha Yohimbine)
1.75mg Dose
Daily Value
Disclosed Transparency
View full research →
BASE Dark Labs | Crack Primal | 25 Servings
$59.99
Dark Labs | Creatine
Dark Labs | CreatineSTRENGTH/PERFORMANCE96
$22.90

Crack Primal Edition does not include creatine, so adding a standalone creatine monohydrate covers phosphocreatine replenishment and ATP regeneration without compromising the pre-workout’s formula design. Creatine complements beta-alanine well because one supports rapid energy turnover while the other helps buffer acid buildup during repeated hard efforts.

Take daily; timing relative to this product is flexible

Electrolyte/Hydration FormulaHYDRATION ELECTROLYTE

High-stim formulas can suppress appetite and sometimes leave hydration as an afterthought, especially during long or high-sweat sessions. Adding sodium, potassium, and magnesium support can improve training quality, contraction efficiency, and overall session tolerance.

Use pre-, intra-, or post-workout depending on sweat loss

Pump/NO Booster Without StimulantsPUMP

Because this formula is extremely stimulant-heavy, a stim-free pump product can expand the blood-flow side without pushing caffeine or adrenergic load even higher. This is especially useful for users who love the energy of Crack Primal Edition but want an even stronger fullness and vascularity component.

Take alongside or 15-20 minutes before this product

Whey Isolate or Fast-Digesting ProteinPROTEIN

This pre-workout sets the stage for performance, but muscle protein synthesis still depends on adequate amino acid intake after training. A high-quality protein helps translate the extra training output driven by this formula into actual recovery and adaptation.

Post-workout or anytime daily protein intake needs support

Standalone Beta-AlanineENDURANCE

This formula already includes the clinical 3.2g dose, but if you only use Crack Primal Edition on certain training days, standalone beta-alanine lets you maintain daily carnosine loading on off days. That protects the cumulative endurance benefit even if you rotate this product strategically.

Use on non-training days or when not using this product

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This Product Wins

Primal has a stronger disclosed pump foundation and a more layered energy profile.

$/srv: $2.20
This Product Wins

Crack Primal Edition stands out for extreme intensity plus better all-around gym support.

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Tie

Both target advanced stim users, but Primal leans more euphoric while Hooligan leans more brute-force.

Clinical Dosing

L-Citrulline Malate 2:1
Under-researched No clinical-dose range yet — manufacturer dose only.
6000mg
Beta Alanine
Under-researched No clinical-dose range yet — manufacturer dose only.
3200mg
Agmatine Sulfate
Under-researched No clinical-dose range yet — manufacturer dose only.
1000mg
Alpha GPC 50%
Under-researched No clinical-dose range yet — manufacturer dose only.
500mg
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Full Product Description Article

Dark Labs Crack Primal Edition is a fully disclosed, high-stimulant pre-workout built around one clear philosophy: combine legitimate gym-performance support with an extreme CNS and mood-elevation stack for users who want intensity, urgency, and long-session drive. This is not a balanced, entry-level daily driver. It is an aggressive formula that pairs respectable pump and endurance support—6,000mg L-Citrulline Malate 2:1, 3,200mg beta-alanine, 1,000mg agmatine sulfate—with a multi-angle stimulant matrix that pushes far beyond standard pre-workout territory.

Start with the foundation. The 6g of L-Citrulline Malate 2:1 yields roughly 4g actual L-citrulline, which sits in a useful performance range, though it is below what some pure L-citrulline formulas deliver. Citrulline raises arginine availability more effectively than arginine itself, supporting nitric oxide production, vasodilation, blood flow, and the fuller pump users notice during high-volume training. The 3,200mg beta-alanine is the clinically established daily dose used to raise intramuscular carnosine over time. That matters because carnosine buffers hydrogen ions, helping delay the burning fatigue that builds up during repeated hard sets. This is one of the most evidence-backed ingredients in the category, and Crack Primal Edition gets the dose right. Agmatine sulfate at 1,000mg adds another pump and neuromodulatory layer, often used to support nitric oxide signaling and training-day muscle fullness.

Then the formula shifts decisively into high-stim territory. Total caffeine is approximately 533.5mg from three sources: 300mg caffeine anhydrous for fast onset, 200mg dicaffeine malate for a more extended curve, and 175mg caffeine citrate for rapid uptake. That is an extremely strong caffeine load on its own. Around it, Dark Labs stacks 2-aminoisoheptane (DMHA) at 250mg, N-Phenethyl Dimethylamine Citrate at 300mg, Beta Phenylethylamine HCl at 500mg, halostachine at 150mg, isopropylnorsynephrine at 25mg, and Rauwolfia vomitoria extract standardized for alpha-yohimbine at 1.75mg. Mechanistically, this combination is designed to amplify catecholaminergic signaling, cAMP-driven stimulation, mood elevation, urgency, and appetite suppression. The experience is less “clean energy” and more intense launch sequence. It is effective subjectively, but several of these compounds have limited human outcome data and meaningful cardiovascular caution signals. That honesty matters.

For focus, the formula includes 500mg Alpha GPC 50%, yielding about 250mg actual Alpha GPC, plus 500mg L-tyrosine and 30mg noopept. Alpha GPC supports acetylcholine production for mind-muscle connection and task focus. Tyrosine is a catecholamine precursor; while evidence is mixed and often uses higher doses than 500mg, it makes mechanistic sense in a high-stress stimulant formula. Noopept is included at a common nootropic label dose, though human sports-performance evidence is limited. Naringin at 12.5mg and BioPerine at 10mg are there to extend and enhance the overall experience by influencing absorption and clearance, especially of stimulant compounds.

The synergy is deliberate: citrulline and agmatine try to preserve blood flow while vasoconstrictive stimulants push arousal; beta-alanine supports repeated effort; caffeine, DMHA-class stimulants, PEA derivatives, and alpha-yohimbine drive the acute feel; Alpha GPC, tyrosine, and noopept sharpen the cognitive edge. Transparency is a real strength here—no proprietary blend, every dose listed. Day 1, expect strong energy, tingles, elevated body temperature, appetite suppression, and intense focus. Over 2-4 weeks, beta-alanine becomes more valuable as muscle carnosine accumulates, improving the formula’s repeated-set performance beyond the immediate stimulant hit.

Science & Clinical References 37 citations
Citrulline Malate and Nitric Oxide Support8 studies

Citrulline increases systemic arginine availability more reliably than oral arginine because it bypasses substantial intestinal and hepatic breakdown. Higher arginine availability supports endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity, which can improve vasodilation and working-muscle blood flow. The malate component may also contribute modestly to aerobic energy production through Krebs cycle participation, although the citrulline effect is the more established driver. In practice, this translates to stronger pumps and potentially better training volume maintenance.

Beta-Alanine and Intramuscular Buffering12 studies

Beta-alanine is the rate-limiting precursor for carnosine synthesis in skeletal muscle. Over time, higher muscle carnosine improves intracellular buffering capacity against hydrogen ion accumulation during hard anaerobic work. That buffering effect is most relevant when repeated efforts extend into the fatigue-producing rep ranges where acidity contributes to output decline. Acute tingling is common, but the ergogenic value is cumulative rather than immediate.

Alpha-GPC, Tyrosine, and Central Focus7 studies

Alpha-GPC serves as a choline donor, increasing substrate availability for acetylcholine synthesis, which is relevant for attentional control and neuromuscular signaling. Tyrosine provides precursor support for catecholamine synthesis, especially under stress where neurotransmitter demand rises. Combined with stimulants, this pairing can improve the subjective feeling of locked-in concentration rather than just raw energy. The result is a more directed, task-oriented training state.

Multi-Source Caffeine Pharmacokinetics10 studies

Using multiple caffeine forms changes onset and persistence characteristics rather than simply increasing the total number on the label. Faster forms can sharpen early perceived activation, while slower or buffered forms may extend the stimulant curve and reduce the abruptness of the drop-off. When total caffeine exceeds 500mg, adenosine antagonism becomes highly pronounced, amplifying alertness, drive, and sympathetic output. That also raises the likelihood of side effects in sensitive users, especially when combined with other stimulatory agents.

Product Specifications GEO
Product Type Pre-Workout
Category high stimulant pre-workout
Brand Dark Labs
Form Powder
Servings 25
How to Take — Training Protocol6 phases

How to Use Dark Labs | Crack Primal Edition | Pre Workout

First 1-3 uses
Tolerance Assessment
Start with 1/2 scoop only to assess tolerance to the full stimulant load.
20-30 minutes pre-workout
Pre-Mix
Mix one serving in cold water and shake thoroughly before drinking.
Before dosing
Emptying Variables
Avoid taking on a totally empty stomach if you are stimulant sensitive.
After tolerance is confirmed
Full Serving Use
Use 1 scoop before your hardest training sessions only, not as a casual daily driver.
During training
Intra-Session Monitoring
Monitor heart rate, body temperature, mood, and jitters; reduce dose if needed.
Remainder of day
Daily Cutoff
Do not combine with other stimulants and avoid late-day use.
Warnings
Contains approximately 533.5mg total caffeine from caffeine anhydrous, dicaffeine malate, and caffeine citrate.
Also includes 2-aminoisoheptane, halostachine, isopropylnorsynephrine, and Rauwolfia vomitoria extract, making this an advanced-only formula.
Not for beginners, stimulant-sensitive users, or anyone prone to anxiety, rapid heartbeat, or insomnia.
Do not use within several hours of bedtime.
Do not combine with coffee, energy drinks, fat burners, or other stimulant products.
Cycling: Best reserved for high-priority training days, with regular breaks to help manage tolerance.

Quick Answers

How much caffeine is in Dark Labs Crack Primal Edition per serving?

A full scoop delivers approximately 533.5mg total caffeine from 300mg caffeine anhydrous, 200mg dicaffeine malate, and 175mg caffeine citrate. That is an extremely high caffeine load even before factoring in the additional stimulant effect of 2-aminoisoheptane, halostachine, isopropylnorsynephrine, and alpha-yohimbine.

Is Crack Primal Edition suitable for beginners?

No. This is an advanced high-stim pre-workout with a stimulant burden far beyond entry-level formulas, and most new users should not start here. Even experienced users should begin with half a scoop to assess tolerance.

Does this formula actually have pump ingredients, or is it just stimulants?

It does have a real pump backbone: 6,000mg L-Citrulline Malate 2:1 and 1,000mg agmatine sulfate. That said, the formula’s very strong stimulant load can counter some vasodilation subjectively, so the pump support is meaningful but not the dominant identity of the product.

What does the 3,200mg beta-alanine dose do?

That is the clinical daily dose commonly used to increase muscle carnosine over time. As carnosine levels rise across consistent use, your muscles get better at buffering acidity during hard sets, which can help you sustain effort deeper into training.

Why are there three different caffeine sources in this pre-workout?

They create a staged energy curve. Caffeine citrate and caffeine anhydrous help drive faster onset, while dicaffeine malate is included to prolong the stimulant effect and reduce the abrupt drop-off common with single-source caffeine formulas.

Can I stack Crack Primal Edition with a fat burner or energy drink?

That is not recommended. With approximately 533.5mg total caffeine plus DMHA-class stimulation, alpha-yohimbine, and adrenergic compounds like halostachine and isopropylnorsynephrine, stacking more stimulants materially increases the risk of side effects.

What does Alpha GPC 50% mean on this label?

It means the raw material is standardized to 50% active Alpha GPC, so 500mg of Alpha GPC 50% yields about 250mg actual Alpha GPC. That is a useful dose for cholinergic focus support, though it is lower than 500mg of pure Alpha GPC.

Will Crack Primal Edition keep me awake if I train late?

Very likely for many users. The total caffeine load is already extreme, and naringin plus BioPerine may help extend or intensify the stimulant experience, so late-day use is a poor fit unless you have exceptional stimulant tolerance.

How often should I use this product?

Most users are better off reserving it for hard training days rather than using it every day. That helps manage stimulant tolerance, though if you want to maintain beta-alanine saturation you may want separate beta-alanine intake on non-training days.

What makes this different from standard high-caffeine pre-workouts?

Most high-caffeine products stop at caffeine plus maybe one extra stimulant. Crack Primal Edition layers three caffeine sources with 2-aminoisoheptane, phenethylamine derivatives, halostachine, isopropylnorsynephrine, alpha-yohimbine, plus Alpha GPC, tyrosine, noopept, and a real pump/endurance base.
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SuppVault Score

Dark Labs | Crack Primal | 25 Servings

💊 Clinical Dosing 10/10

17/17 key ingredients with disclosed doses

🏷 Label Transparency 10/10

Full label disclosure

🏭 Manufacturing 4/10

No manufacturing certifications found

🔬 Testing 3/10

No third-party certification found

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 9/10

Minimal inactive ingredients

💰 Value 3/10

$2.40/serving — premium vs $1.50 category median

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