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Ranked by evidence

Best Sports Performance Supplements

The 7 highest-scoring sports performance supplements in Formulate's catalog, ranked by the same automated rubric we apply to every product: ingredient dose, bioavailable form, label transparency, safety, and third-party testing. No sponsorships, no pay-to-play.

Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026

  1. 1
    Nutricost
    Betaine Anhydrous (TMG) Capsules

    120 Capsules Per Bottle (60 Servings) 750mg of Betaine Anhydrous Per Capsule, 1500mg Per Serving 3rd Party Tested By ISO-Accredited Laboratories Non-GMO, Gluten Free, and Soy Fr…

    91A
  2. 2
    Transparent Labs
    BULK Pre-Workout

    Transparent Labs BULK Pre-Workout — powder format. Contains Theobromine, Senactiv® (Panax notoginseng (root), Rosa roxburghii (fruit)), AlphaSize® 50% Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl…

    90A
  3. 3
    Nutricost
    Pre-Workout For Women Powder

    Strongest on transparency (100/100).

    89A
  4. 4
    Thorne
    Pre-Workout Elite

    Get the most out of what you put into every workout with Pre-Workout Elite - without the jitters and crash* Optimize focus, strength, output, and recovery with naturally derived…

    88A
  5. 5
    Onnit
    Total Nitric Oxide - Harvest Fruit (20 Serving Tub)

    Strongest on safety/redundancy (100/100).

    85A-
  6. 6
    Double Wood
    HMB Supplement

    Strongest on transparency (100/100).

    77B+
  7. 7
    Nutricost
    Nitric Oxide Booster

    Strongest on transparency (100/100).

    76B+

Frequently asked questions

What is the best sports performance supplement?

Nutricost Betaine Anhydrous (TMG) Capsules is Formulate's highest-scoring sports performance supplement at 91/100 (grade A). 120 Capsules Per Bottle (60 Servings) 750mg of Betaine Anhydrous Per Capsule, 1500mg Per Serving 3rd Party Tested By ISO-Accredited Laboratories Non-GMO, Gluten Free, and Soy Fr…

How does Formulate rank sports performance supplements?

Each product is scored 0–100 by the same automated rubric. Clinical evidence, dose accuracy and bioavailable form carry the score; manufacturing, label transparency and safety are checked separately and can only cost points. Rankings reflect the formula on the label — not advertising or sponsorships.

How many sports performance supplements were compared?

This ranking shows the top 7 sports performance products Formulate has scored. Browse the full catalog for every product and its breakdown.

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How these are ranked

Every sports performance product is scored on dose accuracy, ingredient form, certifications, transparency, and third-party testing — the same rubric across the whole catalog. See the methodology page for the full breakdown, or browse every supplement.

Educational only. Rankings reflect product formulation quality, not personalized medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting a new supplement, especially if you take medication.