Pre-Workout Complex
Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026
Score Breakdown
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Ingredients per Serving
Certifications & Testing
Other Ingredients
Natural & Artificial flavors, Tartaric Acid, Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose, Acesulfame K, Blue #1
Recommended Use
(Please read the entire label before use) Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1/2-1 1/2 scoops with 8-12 ounces of water. Consume 15-30 minutes before exercise. Do not exceed 2 scoops in any 24 hour period
Warnings
Do not exceed 2 scoops in any 24 hour period Warning: This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy individuals 18 years of age or older. Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician prior to use if you are taking medications or have any medical condition. The recommended dose of this product contains as much caffeine as about 2 cups of coffe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nutricost Pre-Workout Complex's Formulate score?
Nutricost Pre-Workout Complex scores 89 out of 100 (grade A) on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric: clinical evidence, dose accuracy and bioavailability carry the score, while manufacturing, transparency and safety are checked separately and can only deduct.
Is Nutricost Pre-Workout Complex worth it?
Nutricost Pre-Workout Complex scores 89/100 (grade A). That puts it in Formulate's top tier: its ingredient doses, forms, and label transparency hold up against the clinical evidence, and it carries credible third-party testing. Formulate grades every product with the same automated rubric, so the score reflects the formula — not marketing or sponsorships.
What's in Nutricost Pre-Workout Complex?
Each serving contains Thiamine (15 mg), Riboflavin (1.7 mg), Niacin (30 mg), Vitamin B6 (20 mg), and more. Serving size: 17.57 Gram(s). 30 servings per container.
How do I take pre-workout complex?
(Please read the entire label before use) Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1/2-1 1/2 scoops with 8-12 ounces of water. Consume 15-30 minutes before exercise. Do not exceed 2 scoops in any 24 hour period
Who makes Pre-Workout Complex?
Pre-Workout Complex is made by Nutricost. See Formulate's full grade and product lineup for Nutricost on its brand page.
Is Nutricost Pre-Workout Complex third-party tested?
Nutricost lists the following certifications and testing for this product: Third-Party Tested, cGMP Certified, NSF Certified, Gluten-Free.
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