The Original Black Cherry
The Original Black Cherry is a Pre-Workout supplement from XTEND, formulated with 11 ingredients to support exercise performance and recovery. Key active ingredients such as Vitamin B6 (640 mcg), L-Leucine (3500 mg), L-Glutamine (2500 mg), and Citrulline Malate (1000 mg) are included at clinically studied doses. The product has an N+ Score of 73, receiving a C+ grade, signifying a good quality supplement with clear ingredient labeling. While most performance-focused ingredients are well-dosed, Potassium (190 mg) is noted as underdosed. This supplement may be suitable for individuals seeking intra-workout support, particularly for branched-chain amino acids and glutamine.
About This Product
The Original Black Cherry by XTEND is a pre-workout supplement containing 11 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 73/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, L-Glutamine, Citrulline Malate and 1 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
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 11 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (11 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | — | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 640.000 mcg | High |
| Total Carbohydrates | — | N/A |
| Sodium | 220.000 mg | N/A |
| Potassium | 190.000 mg | Under |
| L-Glutamine | 2500.000 mg | High |
| Electrolyte Blend | 1140.000 mg | N/A |
| Citrulline Malate | 1000.000 mg | High |
| L-Leucine | 3500.000 mg | High |
| L-Isoleucine | 1750.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Valine | 1750.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
