Creatine Monohydrate, Arginine Alphaketogluterate (AAKG), Beta Alanine, Citrulline Malate, Inulin, Flavouring, Caffeine, Acid (Citric Acid), Malic Acid, Caffeine Anhydrous, Colour (Beetroot Red), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Flow Agent (Silicon Dioxide), Norvaline seemed to have a bit of promise but then, reliable and reputable studies are few and far between offering any proof to illustrate how effective it can be.

I could barely keep my eyes open and I pretty much resigned myself to an early night watching Top Gear in bed. So if your pre workout has a bitter taste to it, then you can partly thank the creatine. Artificial Flavors

If your pre workout is free from BCAAs, creatine and caffeine, then chances are it won’t have that infamous bitter taste. The reason you take a pre-workout is to boost performance, and in this department alone, at least for me, Dynamo certainly delivers. Standing outside the gym at 8am on a Saturday morning in the freezing cold, I usually feel myself gripped by an existential malaise while wishing a horrible death on the bodycombat ladies who insist on discussing their marital affairs at an ungodly volume. Remember, Dark Energy won’t make you fly, but it’ll definitely make you feel like you can. And who knows, with consistent effort and a little Dark Energy magic, you might just give those gym mirrors a run for their money!*

Dynamo is an “extreme pre-workout formula” from UK supplement company Protein Dynamix, which is designed to help boost energy and focus during your workout. But if you’re anything like me, these artificial flavors have such an unnatural chemical taste that they make you want to gag! Caffeine Warning: High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women (200mg of caffeine per 10g serving). Consult a health professional before use if you are taking any medication. Discontinue use and seek medical advice if adverse reactions occur.The core components of Dynamo™ are based around three unique formulas to help you power through the most extreme workout routines: Nitric Oxide Nitro**: Dark Energy contains a secret ingredient called L-Citrulline that’s like a VIP pass for your blood vessels. It tells them to open wide and let more blood flow through, which means more oxygen and nutrients to your hard-working muscles.