About This Product
C4 Original Orange Burst is a pre-workout supplement categorized as a creatine and other combination product, designed to support exercise performance. This product achieves an N+ Score of 91, earning an 'A' grade, indicating excellent overall quality and ingredient adequacy. It transparently lists all 9 ingredients, with Vitamin C (250mg), Niacin (30mg), Vitamin B6 (500mcg), Folic Acid (250mcg), and Vitamin B12 (35mcg) all present at clinically studied dosages. However, research suggests that the CarnoSyn beta-alanine is underdosed at 1.6 grams, potentially limiting its full ergogenic benefits. This supplement may appeal to individuals seeking a pre-workout blend with several B vitamins and creatine nitrate (1 gram) for energy and performance support.
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Comprehensive formula with expected ingredients for its category
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +5 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (9 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 30.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 500.000 mcg | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 35.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 250.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folic Acid | 250.000 mcg | Adequate |
| CarnoSyn | 1.600 Gram(s) | Under |
| Creatine Nitrate | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Explosive Energy Blend | 425.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.