Darkside | Ultra Pre | 1 Servings

Darkside Supps Ultra Pre Xtreme is a fully disclosed, high-stimulant pre-workout built around one clear philosophy: drive training intensity with a layered stimulant and nootropic core, while supporting performance with clinically relevant beta-alanine and a meaningful citrulline base. This is not a pump-only formula and it is not a beginner pre. It is a high-output session formula for users who want urgency, focus, and work capacity.

The performance backbone starts with 4,000mg of L-Citrulline Malate 2:1. Because this is citrulline malate rather than pure L-citrulline, the actual citrulline yield is roughly 2.7g, which puts it below the 3-6g pure citrulline range commonly used in exercise research. That matters. You still get nitric oxide support through the arginine-NO pathway, improved blood flow, and a better training pump than stim-only formulas, but this is not a maxed-out pump dose. The upside is that AstraGin at 50mg has manufacturer data showing improved citrulline transport, which strengthens the practical effect of the dose.

Beta-Alanine is set at 3,200mg, which is the classic evidence-based daily dose used to raise intramuscular carnosine over time. This is one of the strongest decisions in the formula. Beta-alanine does not work like caffeine; it works by saturating muscle carnosine stores, which buffer hydrogen ions during hard efforts. In real training, that means better tolerance to the burn during high-rep sets, repeated sprints, and dense hypertrophy work. Expect the familiar tingling sensation acutely, but the real payoff is after consistent daily use across multiple weeks.

For cognitive drive, Darkside pairs 1,000mg L-Tyrosine with 600mg Alpha GPC 50%, yielding about 300mg active Alpha GPC, plus Huperzine A 1% at 20mg, yielding 200mcg Huperzine A. Tyrosine is a catecholamine precursor, relevant when stimulant-heavy training increases demand for dopamine and norepinephrine signaling. Research on tyrosine is mixed for direct exercise performance, but mechanistically it fits well with caffeine-heavy formulas, especially under fatigue and cognitive load. Alpha GPC supplies choline for acetylcholine production, which supports neuromuscular output and focus. At this inclusion, the active Alpha GPC dose is useful, though not at the top end of standalone nootropic dosing. Huperzine A slows acetylcholine breakdown, making the choline side of the formula feel sharper and more sustained.

The stimulant system is unapologetically strong: 350mg caffeine anhydrous plus 100mg dicaffeine malate for a total caffeine yield of about 423mg. That gives you a fast onset from anhydrous caffeine and a smoother tail from malate-bound caffeine. Add 300mg Eria Jarensis, 60mg hordenine HCl, and 125mg green tea extract, and the formula clearly prioritizes elevated drive, mood, and perceived intensity. Niacin at 30mg can contribute to a flush in some users, while 500mcg methylcobalamin covers B12 in a bioactive form.

The synergy is straightforward and smart: caffeine, Eria, hordenine, tyrosine, Alpha GPC, and huperzine all converge on energy, catecholamine tone, and cholinergic focus; beta-alanine supports repeated high-intensity output; citrulline malate supports blood flow and training feel; AstraGin is included to enhance uptake. Transparency is a real strength here. There are no proprietary blends, every active is listed with a dose, and that alone puts it ahead of many high-stim pre-workouts that hide their stim matrix.

What should you expect? On day 1, expect a strong stimulant rise, possible beta-alanine tingles, noticeable focus elevation, and a moderate pump rather than an extreme one. Over 2-4 weeks of consistent use, beta-alanine becomes more valuable as muscle carnosine builds, making hard sets feel more sustainable and helping you hold output later into the session.

How to Use Darkside Supps Ultra Pre Xtreme