Monster Initiate Sour Apple
Monster Initiate Sour Apple is a pre-workout supplement from CytoSport, categorized under Joint & Bone, though its primary ingredients target energy and performance. This product has an N+ Score of 68, earning a C- grade, indicating it is an average-tier supplement. It contains 15 total ingredients, with good transparency regarding dosages. Key ingredients like Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin B6 (5mg), Vitamin B12 (60mcg), CarnoSyn (2g), and L-Citrulline (3g) are present at clinically studied doses, which research suggests may support energy metabolism and exercise performance. However, some minerals such as Calcium and Potassium are underdosed. This product may be suitable for individuals seeking a pre-workout with several well-dosed performance-enhancing ingredients, but who are also aware of the underdosed mineral content.
About This Product
Monster Initiate Sour Apple by CytoSport is a joint & bone supplement containing 15 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 68/100 (Grade C-).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and 4 more.
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
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +7 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 15 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (15 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 60.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 250.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 40.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Sodium | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 100.000 mg | Under |
| L-Citrulline | 3.000 Gram(s) | Adequate |
| CarnoSyn | 2.000 Gram(s) | Adequate |
| Caffeine | 150.000 mg | N/A |
| Taurine | 500.000 mg | High |
| L-Leucine | 2.000 Gram(s) | Adequate |
| Betaine Anhydrous | 2.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Glucuronolactone | 300.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
