RAW Essential Pre-Workout Powder (Orange) - Chris Bumstead Sports Nutrition Supplement for Men & Women - Preworkout Energy Powder with Caffeine, L-Citrulline, L-Tyrosine, & Beta Alanine Blend

This review is for the Orange flavored RAW Essential Pre-Workout Powder, just putting that since there are multiple products on the page.I am about to finish off my container tomorrow, so I felt like giving this an honest review. I have been pretty against pre-workout for a while after reading about some different studies and things that concerned me a bit. So, I set out to find a pre-workout that only contained the "safe" (as far as we know for now) ingredients with proven benefits that work. I didn't want some plant found in the rainforest that MIGHT give me a boost; I just wanted proven, safe ingredients that work. After looking around for a while, I found this, and boy, did it fit the bill for exactly what I wanted—well, aside from the sucralose, which I am kinda eh about, but I am taking the risk.The ingredients all have a purpose. The B12 is for energy production, and it helps improve energy and reduce fatigue. The sodium is to help regulate fluid to prevent dehydration and maintain muscle function. The L-Citrulline is for blood flow to help with fatigue and give those great pumps. The Beta-Alanine is to help with muscle fatigue and endurance. The L-Tyrosine helps with focus. Taurine is for endurance and recovery. Caffeine is a well-known one, of course, helping with focus and energy. And then the Himalayan Pink Salt also helps with electrolyte balance and minerals, and it can help with cramping.As far as caffeine goes, it has 200 mg for a single scoop, but you can double scoop for 400 mg. My pre-workout has always been a banana and some coffee, and I never drink caffeine throughout the day aside from that. So when I take this pre-workout, I can REALLY feel 200 mg of caffeine, and I get a huge boost of energy. I couldn't imagine double scooping; I might explode, BUT that is an option according to the label for someone who wants a crazy boost. Caffeine is funny, though, and some people have very high tolerances. If you are a very avid coffee/tea/energy drink enjoyer, you might take 1 scoop and go, "Eh, I don't feel anything." It's always different for everyone, but I can safely say I feel it when I do take it. I don't take it every workout, just some days when I really want that boost.Endurance-wise, it's made a pretty solid difference for me. I lift 5 days a week, about an hour to an hour and a half each day. Usually, with a banana and coffee and sometimes a carb mid-workout like juice or a Gatorade, I start to really slog at the end of my workouts. With this pre-workout, though, I really do feel the difference in endurance near the end. And, of course, at the start, I feel like The Hulk, provided I had a proper meal and sleep. On days when I have a poor meal before my workout or lack sleep, even this pre-workout won't fix it, so please don't go in thinking it will. It helps, but it's not a replacement for a proper meal and a good nights sleep.As far as the taste, I think it tastes amazing. I actually kind of wish they would make this into its own sports drink with the flavor because it's pretty good. It almost reminds me of Tang from the old days if anyone remembers that. It's very sour and tangy; it's great! I am excited to try the other flavors after finishing off the orange.Overall, I think this is a fantastic pre-workout at a reasonable price point for some great ingredients. I definitely recommend it!

Absolutely love Raw Nutrition’s preworkout! Clean, powerful energy with no crash, and the focus it gives is next level. Tastes great, mixes easily, and helps me push harder every session. Best preworkout I’ve tried—hands down.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, since this brand is a new product for me, but I’m pleasantly surprised. I started with just a half scoop since I don’t typically like the tingles from beta alanine and that half scoop provided the perfect amount of energy with just a little bit of the tingle sensation. I’m 5’1”, 110lbs for reference and have used pre-workouts for a few years. The energy this provided lasted throughout my hour long workout and the flavor of sour watermelon is on point. Doesn’t taste super artificial, but is sweet and palatable. It dissolves really easily and I think the price point is right. I’d probably purchase this product again and try another flavor.

Price point it is a good starting point for pre-workout without breaking the bank. Flavor is good and was as described. Shipped fast and would recommend. Size is great. Dissolves good. Quality is there.

The product itself is pretty good. 1/2 a scoop is just enough for me. The taste is great and I have had great workouts when I do take it. The only thing I did not love was the packaging. When I opened the box, a good bit of powder was in the box and I noticed there was not a seal. After looking at other reviews, I see that it has happened to a few other people too.

Woha! So I am not a lifter or really an exerciser at all, and probably why I never have energy. My job requires a lot of focus and without my ADD meds, my focus is non existent. I started taking this stuff in the AM (3/4 scoop and wow! It woke me up, game me focus and helped get me through my day! I don't drink Caffeine so I am sure if your body is use to it, you may need a little more but you can take up to 2 scoops.Also the taste. It's so good! It seriously takes like tang. I could drink it all day but I would be climbing the walls if I did. So even if you are just looking for something to help with energy levels throughout the day, this stuff is amazing!!Who knows....maybe I will start exercising with this stuff!?!? Who are we kidding....no I'm not! :). Anyway just buy it...you will like it!