Dark Labs | Flame V3 | 25 Servings

Dark Labs Flame V3 is a fully disclosed, high-stimulant pre-workout built for intensity, urgency, and central nervous system drive—not for broad-spectrum evidence-based sports performance. That distinction matters. This formula is not trying to be a daily clinical-performance product with full doses of citrulline, beta-alanine, creatine, and hydration support. It is formulated as a hardcore stim-forward experience: fast onset, elevated catecholamines, sharper mood, suppressed fatigue perception, and a distinctly aggressive training state.

The backbone starts with 400mg total caffeine from two sources: 300mg caffeine anhydrous plus 200mg caffeine citrate. Because caffeine citrate is roughly half caffeine by weight, that 200mg contributes about 100mg actual caffeine, bringing the total to 400mg. Anhydrous gives the hard, reliable baseline of wakefulness and alertness. Citrate generally hits quickly, so the combination is designed to produce both rapid onset and sustained stimulation.

The second major driver is 2-aminoisoheptane at 220mg, a dose slightly above the commonly cited 150-200mg range used in modern stimulant products. Mechanistically, DMHA acts as a monoamine releasing agent and reuptake inhibitor, increasing dopamine and norepinephrine signaling. In practice, that usually means stronger drive, elevated mood, increased pain tolerance, and a more forceful "locked-in" training state than caffeine alone. Evidence in humans is limited, and that is important to say plainly: this ingredient is used because of its strong real-world stimulant effect, not because it has a deep modern clinical sports-nutrition literature.

N-Phenethyl Dimethylamine Citrate at 220mg adds another layer of CNS stimulation and mood elevation. This category of phenethylamine-type compounds is typically included for perceived euphoria, mental brightness, and motivation. Beta phenylethylamine at 300mg pushes that same experiential profile further, although PEA is rapidly broken down in the body and often feels short-lived on its own.

That is where naringin at 25mg becomes strategically relevant. Naringin is a flavanone glycoside known to inhibit CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein, which can slow the metabolism and clearance of co-ingested compounds. At 25mg, it sits within the studied range for bioavailability effects and likely functions here as a pharmacokinetic amplifier—helping the stimulant complex feel longer-lasting and more pronounced.

Isopropylnorsynephrine HCl at 50mg and rauwolfia vomitoria extract at 1.5mg standardized to 90% alpha yohimbine reinforce the formula's thermogenic and appetite-suppressive edge. These ingredients are associated with adrenergic stimulation: more urgency, more body heat, more "get moving" energy, and for some users, a sharper edge during cutting phases. They also increase the risk of overstimulation in sensitive individuals.

On the pump side, agmatine sulfate at 1,000mg is a meaningful inclusion. Agmatine modulates nitric oxide pathways and can support vasodilation and the dense, pressure-style pump many users notice in stim formulas that would otherwise feel one-dimensional. Arginine AKG at 500mg is the weak point: this is well below the 3-6g range generally used in vasodilation research, so it is best viewed as a minor supporting ingredient rather than a serious standalone pump dose.

As a system, the formula stacks caffeine, DMHA, phenethylamine derivatives, synephrine-like adrenergic stimulation, alpha-yohimbine, and naringin to create a prolonged, intense CNS-heavy workout experience. The transparency is excellent—no proprietary blend, every active disclosed. Day 1, expect fast-rising energy, mood lift, appetite suppression, and a very assertive stimulant feel. Over 2-4 weeks, you do not get creatine saturation or beta-alanine loading benefits here; what changes instead is your familiarity with the hit and, if overused, likely stimulant tolerance.

How to Use Dark Labs | Flame V3 Preworkout | (25 servings)