C4 Ultimate Shred
Cellucor C4 Ultimate Shred is a pre-workout supplement designed for enhanced energy, focus, and thermogenesis. Featuring CarnoSyn, multiple caffeine forms, Alpha GPC, and thermogenic ingredients like Capsimax and Ginger, it supports intense workouts and fat metabolism for active individuals.
About This Product
C4 Ultimate Shred by Cellucor is a pre-workout supplement containing 13 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 68/100 (Grade C-).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include CarnoSyn, Alpha-GPC.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +2 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 13 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (13 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| CarnoSyn | 3.200 Gram(s) | Optimal |
| Caffeine | 350.000 mg | N/A |
| Huperzine A | 100.000 mcg | N/A |
| Caffeine Anhydrous | — | N/A |
| Alpha-GPC | 200.000 mg | Adequate |
| Bioperine Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit extract | 5.000 mg | N/A |
| Oligonol | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Capsimax Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) fruit extract | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) root extract | 180.000 mg | N/A |
| Rauwolfia vomitoria root bark extract | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| ZumXR extended release Caffeine Microspheres | — | N/A |
| C4 Smart Energy Matrix | — | N/A |
| ZumXR delayed release Caffeine microspheres | — | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
