Shock'd Lemon Ice

SirenLabs

#Pre-Workout

Safety40

Efficacy65

Transparency70

Based on Examine, Wikipedia, and 23 other sources

Overview

Shock'D Lemon Ice is a complex pre-workout supplement with a broad range of ingredients targeting energy, strength, pump, and focus. While it contains several scientifically-backed compounds like Carnosyn (beta-alanine) at a potentially effective dose (2000mg per scoop, assuming a 2-scoop serving for optimal beta-alanine effects), and various forms of creatine, the extensive use of proprietary blends renders it impossible to confirm effective dosages for most vital ingredients. This lack of transparency significantly diminishes the ability to assess its overall effectiveness, as key compounds such as caffeine, L-arginine, and multiple creatine types are hidden within these blends.

The Good

Comprehensive Ingredient Profile: Attempts to cover multiple aspects of pre-workout performance including ATP generation, muscle buffering, pump, focus, and energy through a wide array of ingredients.

Patented Ingredients: Includes trademarked ingredients like Carnosyn (beta-alanine) and Bioenergy Ribose, which often implies a level of quality and research backing the specific raw materials.

Vitamin Support: Provides beneficial vitamins like Vitamin C, D, B6, and B12, which can support overall health and energy metabolism, though their primary role in acute workout performance is minor.

The Bad

Proprietary Blends Masking Doses: The majority of the key ingredients are hidden within proprietary blends (Shock'D Blend, ATP Surge Blend, Beta Shock Blend, Hemo Pump Blend, Neuro Nootropic Blend, Shock Energy Blend), making it impossible to determine if effective doses of individual components are present, aside from Carnosyn.

Creatine Blend Efficacy Concerns: Contains multiple forms of creatine (Creatine Citrate, Dicreatine Malate, Creatine Magnesium Chelate, Creatine Ethyl Ester, Creatine Pyruvate, Creatinol O Phosphate) with limited, if any, evidence of superiority over standard creatine monohydrate. Doses for each are unknown due to proprietary blends.

Synephrine as a Stimulant: Contains Citrus Aurantium (synephrine), which, while potentially thermogenic, carries risks of increased heart rate and blood pressure, especially when combined with other stimulants like caffeine, and may interact with medications.