8g Citrulline, 300mg Caffeine, Straight-Up High-Energy Performance
Alani Nu Preworkout+ With Extra Boost is a straightforward, high-energy pre-workout that keeps things simple and effective. It boosts your workout right away with a strong mix of stimulants and brain boosters, plus a big hit of nitric oxide support. This isn't one of those everything-but-the-kitchen-sink formulas. It's a solid, everyday pre that focuses on energy, focus, and pump to make your training feel way better while you're doing it.
The star here is 8,000mg of L-citrulline malate in a 2:1 ratio. That's right at the high end of the 6-8g range you see in studies for better performance and blood flow. Citrulline turns into arginine in your kidneys, which ramps up nitric oxide. That means wider blood vessels, more blood to your muscles, killer pumps, and often more reps and endurance. This is the best-dosed part of the formula and a real winner.
You've got 2,000mg beta-alanine too. It helps build carnosine in your muscles, and carnosine fights off the acid buildup during tough sets. That can push back the burn so you finish stronger. But heads up: the sweet spot in studies is usually 3.2g or more per day, so 2g is helpful but a bit low. You'll probably feel the tingles right away, but for the full effect, you need it daily and maybe a bit more total.
The energy comes from 300mg total caffeine from Coffee arabica extract and dicaffeine malate. Caffeine's a proven winner for alertness, quicker reactions, sharper thinking, and better workouts. It blocks adenosine receptors, cutting down how tired you feel and
Alani Nu Preworkout+ by Alani Nu contains 300mg Caffeine, a clinical dose for training performance and pump.
Key Highlights
- 8,000mg L-Citrulline Malate (2:1) — this is the standout in the formula, a real solid dose. It matches the top of the 6-8g range from studies, helping with nitric oxide, opening up blood flow, and giving you those full pumps you notice during your sets.
- 300mg Total Caffeine — a strong dose that's right in the 200-400mg sweet spot from research. It blocks adenosine to cut fatigue, boost alertness, speed up reactions, and get you fired up when the workout gets tough.
- Dual-Source Caffeine Delivery — from Coffee arabica extract and dicaffeine malate, not just one type. This setup gives a quick hit that feels steady through your session, better than those rough, single-source caffeine bombs.
- 200mg L-Theanine — a smart add because it teams up with caffeine for smoother focus. It helps tone down the jittery side, so your energy feels calm and on-point instead of all over the place.
- 200mg Beta-Alanine — wait, that's 2,000mg Beta-Alanine, there to build muscle carnosine over time. Carnosine buffers acid during intense reps, helping you push past the burn, but this dose is under the usual 3.2g daily mark from studies.
- 200mg Choline Bitartrate — brings in focus beyond just the buzz. It helps make acetylcholine, which is key for attention, muscle signals, and that mind-muscle link a lot of bodybuilders love.
- 100mcg Huperzia-A — helps by slowing down acetylcholine breakdown. This can make your focus feel super locked in, especially with choline, but advanced folks might want to cycle it.
- 100mg Theobromine — like a milder cousin to caffeine that feels smoother and boosts mood. It layers in nicely with the caffeine for energy that lasts without the sharp drops.
Alani Nu Preworkout+ by Alani Nu contains 300mg Caffeine, a clinical dose for training performance and pump.
Who Is This For?
- Folks in the middle of their gym journey doing muscle-building programs who want sessions to feel great from the start. 8g citrulline malate brings the pump and flow, 300mg caffeine and 200mg theanine keep you driven even on extras.
- Early risers needing a wake-up call before the body's ready. 300mg caffeine cuts through the fog, theanine makes it focused not frantic.
- Bodybuilders chasing that muscle connection, good form, and energy that lasts. Choline, huperzine A, and theobromine make focus feel locked, better than plain pump or stim pre's.
- People done with weak store pre-workouts that look good but underdeliver. This has clear doses and a real 8g citrulline malate, no shady blends.
- High-rep leg day warriors needing something that sticks when it hurts. Beta-alanine helps buffer over time, caffeine eases the effort, citrulline keeps blood moving as you fatigue.
- Mixing heavy lifts with supersets or circuits. Great for power and volume, stims sharpen you up, citrulline and beta-alanine back the repeats.
How to Use
If high stims are new to you, start with half a scoop—the full one's got 300mg caffeine and can pack a punch even if you drink coffee. Once you're good, take a full scoop 20-30 minutes pre-workout so everything's firing when sets start. Shake in 10-16 oz cold water; more water mellows the taste, cold makes it nicer with the citrulline. Empty stomach gets it working faster and stronger, food slows it down. Skip stacking with other caffeine, stim burners, or huperzine stuff unless you know your limits. Pair with daily creatine and good hydration for the win. No need to cycle citrulline, but watch stim tolerance—throw in low or no-stim days sometimes. Keep the tub sealed cool and dry to avoid clumps.
What to Expect
First 0-10 minutes: after mixing and drinking, it's mostly just the flavor and knowing the good stuff's coming. 10-20 minutes: caffeine starts hitting, mind gets clear, some get beta-alanine tingles in face or hands. 20-40 minutes: peak time, energy and focus feel strong as you dive into sets. 40-90 minutes: it holds up with the mixed caffeine, theobromine, and focus ingredients, plus citrulline keeping pumps going. First week: feel the energy and pumps right off, beta-alanine building slow. Weeks 2-4: you get used to it, beta-alanine helps more with endurance, sets feel consistent especially on volume days.
Key Ingredients
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L-Citrulline Malate (2:1) — 8,000mg — Clinical pump and blood flow support that you can feel
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Beta-Alanine — 2,000mg — Supports fatigue resistance during hard, high-burn training sets
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Caffeine — 300mg — High-stim energy and proven ergogenic performance support
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L-Theanine — 200mg — Smoother energy with calmer, more usable focus
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Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) — 200mg — Supports concentration and mind-muscle connection in training
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Theobromine — 100mg — Adds smoother stimulant carry-through beyond straight caffeine
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Pink Himalayan Salt — 100mg — Electrolyte support for muscle contraction and hydration balance
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Huperzia-A — 100mcg — Helps sustain acetylcholine-driven workout focus and attention
Alani Nu Preworkout+ by Alani Nu contains 300mg Caffeine, a clinical dose for training performance and pump.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much caffeine is in Alani Nu Preworkout+ With Extra Boost?
A full serving delivers 300mg total caffeine from Coffee arabica extract and dicaffeine malate. That puts it firmly in high-stim territory and within the research-supported 200-400mg performance range, but it will feel strong for many users.
Is the citrulline dose in Alani Nu Preworkout+ actually effective?
Yes. This formula provides 8,000mg of L-citrulline malate (2:1), which sits at the top end of the commonly studied 6-8g range for citrulline malate in exercise performance research. It is one of the formula’s strongest features and should support noticeable blood flow and pump.
Will this pre-workout make me tingle?
Possibly. It contains 2,000mg beta-alanine, which commonly causes a harmless tingling sensation called paresthesia, especially in the face, hands, and ears. That sensation is normal and not a sign that anything is wrong.
Is Alani Nu Preworkout+ good for beginners?
Not usually as a first pre-workout. The 300mg caffeine dose is aggressive for someone without stimulant experience, so beginners should either start with 1/2 scoop or consider a lower-stim option first.
Does this formula use a proprietary blend?
No. One of the product’s biggest advantages is full label transparency, with every key ingredient and dose disclosed. That makes it much easier to evaluate the formula against clinical research.
Why is L-theanine included with caffeine?
L-theanine at 200mg is included to improve the feel of the stimulant experience. It is commonly paired with caffeine to promote smoother, more controlled focus and reduce the edgy, overamped sensation some high-caffeine pre-workouts create.
Is the beta-alanine dose clinically dosed?
It is useful, but not fully clinically dosed by classic research standards. Most of the beta-alanine literature centers around roughly 3.2g or more daily for optimal carnosine loading, while this formula provides 2g per serving.
Can I stack this with creatine?
Yes, and that is one of the best ways to round out the formula. This pre-workout does not include creatine, so adding 3-5g creatine monohydrate daily complements the acute pump and stimulant effects with long-term ATP regeneration support.
When should I take Alani Nu Preworkout+ before training?
Most users do best taking it 20-30 minutes before training. That timing gives caffeine, theanine, and the focus ingredients time to begin working before your first hard sets while still lining up the peak effects with the main body of the session.
Should I use this every day?
You can use it regularly, but daily high-caffeine use can increase stimulant tolerance over time. Some users do best reserving it for harder sessions or keeping 1-2 lower-stim days each week, especially because the formula also includes huperzine A.
