Pre-Workout · computed from the label

Total War

by Redcon1 · $42.99 / 30 servings ($1.43/serving)
B
Formula
Mostly dosed
A+
Deal
Basically DIY price
✓ Worth it — a fair deal on a real formula

"Extreme energy and focus." Clinically dosed, fully disclosed.

3 of 4 recognized ingredients hit their clinically studied dose.

Ingredients vs the studied dose

IngredientLabel doseStatus
L-Citrulline
6g citrulline malate — only ~3.9g is actual citrulline, below the 6g dose
6g (malate)⚠ LOW
Beta-Alanine
3.2g beta-alanine — exactly the studied dose
3.2g✓ OK
Caffeine Anhydrous
320mg caffeine — strong, standard
320mg✓ OK
Taurine
1g taurine — standard dose
1g✓ OK

Make it yourself — per serving

Ingredient (bulk)Cost/serving
L-Citrulline$0.32
Beta-Alanine$0.15
Caffeine Anhydrous$0.08
Taurine$0.04
Flavor + sweetener$0.20
Your DIY cost$0.80
Redcon1 charges ($42.99 / 30 servings)$1.43

That's a 1.8× markup over building the same actives from bulk powders.

The verdict

Clinically dosed and transparent — beta-alanine and caffeine are on point. The citrulline is listed as malate (6g of the malate blend is ~3.9g actual citrulline), so it's a touch lighter than the number suggests. Still a solid formula that's cheap to replicate in bulk.
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Head-to-head

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Educational only — not medical advice. Grades and clinical doses are computed from public labels against sourced research (citations on the main site); prices last verified 2026-07-21. Expensive Powder has no sponsors; bulk links may earn an affiliate commission, which never affects a grade. Talk to a clinician before starting any supplement.