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4 of 5 recognized ingredients hit their clinically studied dose.
| Ingredient | Label dose | Status |
|---|---|---|
| L-Citrulline 4g citrulline malate — only ~2.6g actual citrulline, well under 6g | 4g (malate) | ⚠ LOW |
| Beta-Alanine 3.2g beta-alanine — the studied dose | 3.2g | ✓ OK |
| Alpha-GPC 500mg alpha-GPC — above the studied dose | 500mg | ✓ OK |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 250mg natural caffeine — strong | 250mg | ✓ OK |
| L-Theanine 200mg theanine — smooths the stim | 200mg | ✓ OK |
| Ingredient (bulk) | Cost/serving |
|---|---|
| L-Citrulline | $0.32 |
| Beta-Alanine | $0.15 |
| Alpha-GPC | $0.16 |
| Caffeine Anhydrous | $0.08 |
| L-Theanine | $0.02 |
| Flavor + sweetener | $0.20 |
| Your DIY cost | $0.94 |
| Ghost charges ($44.99 / 30 servings) | $1.50 |
That's a 1.6× markup over building the same actives from bulk powders.
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