Pre-Workout: What’s the Scoop? | Ep. 14

Written By Nate Karam

From tingles to pump claims, pre-workout powders promise a lot - but do they actually deliver? In this episode, Dr. Nate breaks down the science behind five of the most common ingredients: caffeine, beta-alanine, citrulline malate, tyrosine, and arginine.

We’ll cover:

  • Which ingredients actually improve strength or endurance

  • Which ones only work with long-term use

  • Which are mostly hype

  • How to dose them for real results

No gimmicks, no fluff — just evidence-based answers so you know exactly what’s in your scoop.

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