Divided Labs Previde High Performance Pre-Workout w/Beta Alanine, Hydromax, and ElevATP, 30 Servings, Green Apple

This is a great pre-workout supplement that adds just the right level of "boost" to get me started before each workout. Does not leave me with jitters, nausea and cold sweats as recently I experienced with a competitors pre-workout. Previde mixes easily with water in a couple of shakes and stays nicely mixed without settling into a grainy or gritty texture! There is not a residue of unconsumed product at the bottom of the bottle so you know that every scoop used is consumed. The taste is unmatched; very smooth and even flavor that is not overwhelming. Unfortunately, many pre-workouts that I have tried have a medicinal smell upon opening the jar and a similar taste once mixed. Major turn off for me and, in fact, I dumped the last pre-working before even getting through half of the jar.

Mixes pretty good compared to other pre-workouts I've seen. Blue raspberry flavor reminds me slightly of an energy drink.

I got outstanding pumps and focus from this product. Stimulant load is just the right amount to keep me motivated throughout my workout but not too much to make me jittery.

I've tried all preworkouts and am now fixed on this one. Great, constant energy and focus, but not too much. It doesn't make me feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin. I typically crash after taking a PWO but not with this. I sweat a TON and love the beta alanine tingle. Although I do get a pump, I feel like it's also great for an endurance workout. I only take 1 scoop and that's perfect for me. The texture is a bit different than others I've tried but it doesn't bother me. Overall excellent supplement and company. I will definitely be ordering more.

More of a pump than C4 without the tingles.

I have bought this product 3 different times. Each container has had a different color and different consistency. I am curious as to why this is.

I am quite impressed with this pre workout. The energy and focus I get with this blows most pre workouts out of the water and this comes from someone who has tried a TON of pre workouts. l have been an athlete for 27 years so I am NOT new to supplements. With this product i was able to power through my 2 1/2 hr workout at the gym with so much energy, strength and focus without any crash or jitters. Flavor is just right, not overly sweet like some products so I enjoyed sipping it down before heading out to the gym. I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest review, but that in no way influenced my opinion about the product. Highly recommend this to those who are serious about their workouts because this stuff is amazing!!

What’s up my Amazon Health & Fitness Family, it’s me your boy HardbodybyAnthony. For those of you who have not read or seen any of my reviews, I am Certified Master Trainer for over 20 years & I have many certifications, one of which is a certification in Supplementation & Basic Nutrition, so because of my years of knowledge and dedication in helping people achieve healthier lives through exercise & nutrition, is the reason why I do these reviews... in hopes I can help someone, even if that is just one.*** I first want to say that I am NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by ANY SUPPLEMENT COMPANY WHATSOEVER! I do NOT profit by my reviews or receive any monetary gains. Simply trying to help people make the best choice in this extremely shady business! ***• This is a well deserved UPDATED REVIEW which is on Previde High Performance Pre-Workout (Blue Raspberry) & Previde High Performance Pre-Workout (Green Apple)• So are you contemplating on taking a Pre-Workout supplement and want to know if this is a product for you, if this is effective, if this is a good brand, worth your hard earned money, or just want to learn what health benefits each ingredient provides, well let me try to give you some information about this to try & help you decide.***** Ingredient Breakdown & Their Effects:_____________________________________________________________***** Strength & Power Matrix:1) Betaine Anhydrous (Trimethylglycine), unlike Beta-alanine which in part, helps raise muscle carnosine level, delays muscle fatigue. Betaine Anhydrous is a versatile vitamin that is used by the body for a wide variety of usages, but in this case it boosts muscle protein synthesis in the body, which can boost muscle strength, power, mass & decrease body fat. Betaine Anhydrous also aids in cell production and may help to protect the kidneys and liver. Suggested minimum dosage is 2.5g & as a single scoop, this is under-dosed.2) Taurine sounds familiar right? It’s often found in energy drinks that gets you going. Digging deeper, Taurine plays a role in achieving & maintaining a healthy body composition. It does this by digesting fat & absorbing fat soluble minerals. Taurine also regulates mineral balance, especially calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Taurine is also a popular training aid for weight lifters and other athletes. It performs as a cell volumizer, drawing water into the muscles and leading to greater nutrient absorption. As the muscles become more hydrated, this also helps to prevent protein break down and enhances natural protein synthesis. As electrolyte transport increases, another positive effect is the delayed onset of any possible muscle cramping that would ordinarily occur during endurance training. In addition, Taurine as a Nootropic can also benefit the mind and cognition. It increases the efficiency and output of neurotransmitters within the brain, boosting cognitive and mental activity. Taurine also acts as an agonist for GABA and other neurotransmitters found within the brain and nervous system. This directly stimulates relaxation and reduces anxiety. Additionally, taurine can help to reduce swelling and inflammation resulting from traumatic brain injury. Suggested dosage is 1000mg & this is dosed perfectly, even at a single scoop. Hats Off!3) AlphaSize® (Alpha GPC glycerophosphocholine). First let me say that this is a patented ingredient so purity is 100%. Why is this important to mention? You/we know this is not a knockoff, watered down, under-dosed ingredient. Now on to the breakdown….. This is used for the improvement of general cognition, memory, thinking & learning. Alpha GPC has been repeatedly shown to increase attention and certain aspects of memory. Not only does Alpha GPC provide choline, it bonds with the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) through an enzyme process that builds new membranes that promote nerve cell expansion. This nerve expanding property of Alpha GPC is not its only claim to fame, because Alpha GPC also supports high choline levels. This helps in the creation of acetylcholine which is one of the most important neurotransmitters when it comes to thinking, memory, and learning & the most efficient cholinergic supplement on the market. Stand alone suggested dosage is 300mg & as a single scoop, this is under-dosed.4) elevATP® First let me say that this is a patented ingredient so purity is 100% & as mentioned above, you/we know this is not a knockoff, watered down, under-dosed ingredient. So this stimulates the body to produce ATP internally & increase intracellular levels of ATP, & in case you didn't know, our bodies need to manufacture ATP. There are a few supplements I know of that help do this & this happens to be one of them. elevATP is a mix/blend of ancient peat & apple extract. It is a patented ingredient said to increase healthy energy production within our body. This is a great supplement for endurance & performance athletes, especially for those long distance athletes like cyclists & marathon runners. As mentioned above with GPC, this comes direct from a patent source, so we can rest assure that this is not a knockoff, watered down or an under-dosed ingredient. Suggested daily dosage is 150mg & as a single scoop, this is under-dosed.***** Pump & Endurance Amplifier: 1) L-Citrulline is IMO one of, if not the best ingredient you can find in any Pre-Workout. Why? The main function of L-Citrulline in the body is to support the optimization of blood flow to the tissues, which is critical for helping you not only perform your workouts to the best of your abilities, but also to speed up recovery. If blood flow is not optimal, you're more likely to find that you won't be able to get into the gym on a regular basis since you're body is going to be taking more time repairing the body tissues after each workout you do. When blood flow is optimal, the body will be delivering essential nutrients to the muscle tissues, including both carbohydrates and protein that are necessary for recovery, so you won't see nearly the same performance declines as you otherwise would. L-Citrulline functions in the body by being converted to L-arginine and then into nitric oxide. This nitric oxide is then going to be involved with vasodilation. This vasodilation is what helps increase the amount of blood & oxygen that is delivered to the working muscles, helping to prevent both mental and physical fatigue. It also helps to reduce the lactic acid build-up you get when exercising. L-Citrulline is an amino acid that your kidneys will convert into L-arginine & 80% of L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine in the blood vessels. Suggested minimum effective dosage is 3000mg & this is dosed perfectly, even at a single scoop. Good Job!2) Beta Alanine function is to offset and delay fatigue it is in essential nutrient. When it's ingested by the body, beta-alanine will get converted into Carnosine, which will then serve the purpose of increasing your stamina, strength as well as muscle development. For those who are heavy into their training, this will then enable them to train harder while they're in the gym, resulting in increased muscle gains as a direct result. Furthermore, for those who are trying to do more metabolic type of workouts by decreasing the amount of rest they're taking between sets, this will also serve to help them recover more quickly between sets, therefore allowing them to increase the overall calorie burn and intensity during the workout. Suggested dose is 2000mg & as a single scoop, this is slightly under-dosed. (Not a deal breaker)3) HydroMax® Again, another patented ingredient so purity is 100% & as mentioned above, you/we know this is not a knockoff, watered down, under-dosed ingredient & I personally feel comfortable when I see patented ingredients added. HydroMax is a very powerful & bioavailable form of Glycerol. Glycerol improves hydration and the absorption of other supplements that are taken with it, which in turn, provides a faster delivery of nutrients when & where you need them & a extended PUMP EFFECT during your workouts. I also believe it a naturally occurring colorless, odorless sugar alcohol that is used in the food industry as a sweetener, preservative & to keep foods moist (which will be in my cons section). Suggested dosage is 1000mg & as a single scoop, this is slightly under-dosed. (Not a dealbreaker)4) Agmapure® (Agmatine Sulfate) - Once again, a patented ingredient so purity is 100% & as mentioned above, you/we know this is not a knockoff, watered down, under-dosed ingredient. So when Arginine is broken down in the body, it is converted to Agmatine. So instead of making your body go through the unnecessary extra step when taking Arginine, you can take Agmatine supplement directly, allowing for a much more effective result of nutrient transportation and blood-flow enhancing. Obviously when taking Agmatine before a work-out, it will promotes Nitric Oxide Synthase, leading to increased muscle pumps. Also said to help with pain prevention & even enhance brain cognition with no side effects. All the above make this a great product for sexual health because it increases blood flow to the penis & obviously enhanced blood flow can improve sexual stimulation & erectile function. I need to mention that this is another of my favorite ingredients! Suggested effective dosage is 500mg & this is dosed perfectly, even at a single scoop. Bravo!***** Maximum Energy & Focus:1) Caffeine Anhydrous (Anhydrous means without water, dehydrated). Caffeine Anhydrous is a commonly used stimulant that can greatly enhance exercise performance. It promotes energy and alertness, slows down fatigue and can increase the breakdown of fatty acids, resulting in reduced body-fat levels. This is a matter of preference, but I personally like higher dosages starting around 300mg, so for me a single scoop is under-dosed for my liking. To give you an idea as to how much 175mg of Caffeine Anhydrous is, it is about a large cup of coffee. (Not a deal breaker because this is personal preference)2) Theobromine has benefits that are similar to caffeine, but it is not as strong. With that said It is considered to be a stimulant, despite the fact it does not affect the central nervous system. Those who use this don’t “feel” anything because it’s only about 10% the strength of caffeine & actually decreases blood pressure, while most other stimulants are known to increase blood pressure. Theobromine is also used to help relax the bronchial muscles in the lungs, by acting on the vagus nerve which runs from the lungs to the brain. It dilates the blood vessels, similar to the L-Arginine, so it could potentially increase blood flow i.e., increasing nitric oxide synthesis within the body… which helps give you a better pump, especially when used in/with a pre-workout supplement. Theobromine is also a natural diuretic & lastly, it provides help to increase your mood and overall positive mental outlook. Theobromine works synergistically with caffeine, so together it will heighten their effects. Suggested dosage is 150mg & as a single scoop, this is slightly under-dosed.3) Hordenine can give increased energy which leads to more calories being burned, even while you're not working out. Also acts as an MAO inhibitor & is a powerful hormone regulator, Hordenine effects include increased cellular metabolism, promoting fat burning and enhancing mental focus. Suggested dosage is 25mg & this is dosed more than adequately, even at a single scoop.4) Halostachine (N-methylphenylethanolamine) is used to replaced that banned ingredient we all loved, ephedrine. Why? Because it has similar effects such as having fat burning capabilities. For many years people have used ephedrine & clenbuterol for fat burning because they are beta adrenergic receptor agonists, which means they stimulate the beta receptors which are found on fat cells. And stimulation causes fat to be released & use to be burned as energy. Halostachine is in fact, a beta adrenergic receptor agonist because it has similar properties. Anyone that has been around in this industry will remember one of the best energy/fat burning "legal" stacks of all time i.e., (Ephedrine, Caffeine & an Aspirin), well Halostachine is said to be better. Suggested dosage is 50-100mg & this is dosed adequately, even at a single scoop.5) Higenamine Hydrochloride is a great addition to your pre-workout because it will provide you with increased energy, improve focus & enhance mental clarity. One difference between this & other stimulants is this does not constrict blood flow. Excellent for any athlete, bodybuilder or anyone in any explosive type of sports since they can continue to see benefits from their nitric oxide supplements at the same time as using Higenamine. This has traditional been used as a bronchodilator which will allow you to breath easier, has vascular relaxation effects which will help with arterial integrity and even erectile function. It has a molecular structure & fat burning mechanism very similar to Ephedrine. How? Well it works by stimulating the activity of specific enzymes that boost the fat-burning effects & activity of chemical messengers involved in the metabolic process of burning adipose (fat) tissue, in fact, many say that Higenamine could be one of the best fat burning supplements available today… and who doesn't like to hear that?! And due the reasons I listed above i.e., its fat burning and stimulant abilities as well as helps to promote memory & learning ability, is why supplement companies have been replaceing this for DMAA. Suggested effective dosage is 20mg & this is dosed adequately, even at a single scoop. Excellent!***** CONS:1) 2080mg of unanswered “other ingredients”. That is a massive amount and has to be a mistake. Maybe the serving size was exaggerated, or maybe the dosages per ingredient is incorrect because other ingredients consists of:• Silica• Citric Acid• Malic Acid• Natural & Artificial flavoring• Sucralose• Acesulfame PostassiumI would love to know the answer to tis!2) Would like to see Divided Labs stop using sweeteners such as Sucralose & start using Stevia, but definitely rather Sucralose over sugarcane. Definitely NOT a dealbreaker!3) This does not have L-theanine, which is IMO important. Why? Because it will help mitigate the after affects of caffeine…. crashing (coming down). So if you are sensitive to caffeine or a vet who would take 2 scoops like me, you may crash. Me knowing this dose NOT have L-theanine & because I cannot afford to crash because I need to be on point with my clients, I take 200mg of L-theanine as a stand alone. (Not a deal Breaker)***** PROS:1) EVERY SINGLE ingredient in this product is listed separately along with all their dosages! If you read any of my supplement reviews, you know it drives me nuts when supplement companies put “proprietary blend” and list their ingredients & the total dosage. I want to know exactly what the dosage is for each and every single thing I am putting in my body & consumers today are getting wiser, more health conscious, so they do too!! A legit supplement company would be completely transparent.2) Has many effective ingredients.3) I am very impressed with the fact they add MANY patented ingredients. Some are slightly under-dosed, but because of how pure they are, those dosages are adequate. The list of those patented ingredients:• AlphaSize®• elevATP®• HydroMax®• Agmapure®4) Pretty good selection of ingredients they chose to add in here i.e, Citrulline, Agmatine, Higenamine & Hordenine, to name a few.5) I am impressed with Divided Labs owner, because he actually really cares about what he puts out & his customers. I say this because he did a couple a this I have to point out that will benefit/help us!• He ELIMINATED the addition of FD&C food colorant/dyes! That for me is huge• He NO LONGER adds Silicon Dioxide which is an anti-caking agent. Bravo• He lowered the cost of this product & by a substantial amount! This use to be $39.95 & as you can see is $14 less, which shows me he cares more about keeping his customers.6) Mixability is very good, in fact, once it hit the water, it appeared to be mostly dissolved even before I shook it up.7) I have had both the flavors Divided Labs offers, which is Blue Raspberry & Green Apple. It is pretty sweet, but both taste good. Keep in mind that I did use 2 scoops. I personally like the Green Apple better but that is just a personal preference.8) 1 scoop should definitely be sufficient for most, but for me, I go hard, so I take 2 scoops of this and it worked great for me. 9) This protective seal is a foil seal, NOT a paper seal and is another great change because it keeps out moisture better, seals better.***** My Final Assessment:• 1 Scoop per serving, 30 servings per container, with a great selection of ingredients a few of which are patented which makes up for the few that are slightly under-dosed. Bravo.• As mentioned, 2 scoop is more what I like, so for me this could get expensive, but again, as a single scoops , this is a very good product that is now affordable!• I did have brief dialogue with the owner of Divided Labs & I can tell you all with all honesty, he is a gentleman who really cares about what he puts out!• I would definitely recommend this and would even consider trying the other supplements the now have out!***** FYI, My original rating was 3 stars but because of all the things Divided Labs has done to make this a better product (listed above in Pros), I just had to do the right thing and change update! *****