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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout

An exact Fruit Punch 330 g caffeinated pre-workout powder with 30 manufacturer-listed servings and a current ingredient and warning panel.
Research-basedReviewed by Gabriel SilvaLast verified 20 September 2026Next review due 20 December 2026Report a correction

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Decision snapshot

Know the basis before the button.

This summary keeps suitability, evidence status and commercial context above the retailer action so the product link never becomes the whole assessment.

Evidence status

Product facts reviewed

Uses the product identity, specifications and limitations shown on this page; no research or hands-on testing is claimed.

Hands-on testing

Not claimed

NST should only show a tested badge when a repeatable test record exists for the exact product.

Product destination

Affiliate link available

Retailer link checked 19 Sept 2026 and disclosed beside the button.

Review window

Reviewed 20 Sept 2026

Next review: 20 Dec 2026.

Consider it if

Adults comparing a caffeinated multi-ingredient pre-workout who will assess the full current label, total caffeine exposure, training time and personal tolerance.

Skip it if

Under-18s, pregnant people, caffeine-sensitive readers, evening exercisers, people already using other caffeine sources, or anyone for whom the current label or qualified advice indicates avoidance.

Check before buying

NST has not independently tested formula identity, batch consistency, energy, focus, strength, endurance, performance, sleep effects, tolerability or suitability.

Why it is included

The NST assessment

This exact current UK variant replaces a generic Gold Standard pre-workout placeholder so identity, formula and warnings can be checked. Inclusion does not promise energy, focus or performance.

Assessment basis

This assessment uses the product identity, specifications and limitations reviewed for this exact record. It does not claim hands-on testing unless that testing is stated explicitly on this page.

Who this is for, and who can skip it

May find it useful

Adults comparing a caffeinated multi-ingredient pre-workout who will assess the full current label, total caffeine exposure, training time and personal tolerance.

May not need it

Under-18s, pregnant people, caffeine-sensitive readers, evening exercisers, people already using other caffeine sources, or anyone for whom the current label or qualified advice indicates avoidance.

Advantages and trade-offs

Advantages

  • Optimum Nutrition identifies the exact selected product as Fruit Punch Gold Standard Pre-Workout, 330 g and 30 servings.
  • The displayed panel lists 175 mg caffeine, 3 g creatine, 1.5 g beta-alanine and 750 mg citrulline per serving.

Limitations

  • NST has not independently tested formula identity, batch consistency, energy, focus, strength, endurance, performance, sleep effects, tolerability or suitability.
  • The current label warns that the product contains caffeine and is not recommended for children or pregnant women.
  • Possible trace allergens are listed, and formula or label changes must be rechecked.
  • No price, rating, review count, affiliate link or manufacturer image is recorded.

Alternatives before buying

Train without a pre-workout, use ordinary food and fluids, reduce or avoid caffeine, or select a stimulant-free product after checking its own label.

Update log

What was checked, and when.

  1. Product facts checked

    19 Sept 2026

    Identity, scope and public product facts should be rechecked before new commercial campaigns.

  2. Editorial review recorded

    20 Sept 2026

    Reviewed by Gabriel Silva. Next review 20 Dec 2026.

  3. Retailer link checked

    19 Sept 2026

    The retailer action is optional, disclosed and separate from the evidence basis.

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    Indexable

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