Sparta Nutrition: Kraken Review

01/04/2019

It's Noah, back at it again with a supplement review, this time on Sparta Nutrition's Kraken Pre-Workout. No, it's not the old DMHA version, it's the new reformulated version that is said to be worse than the original, but I'm here to say if that really makes it good or not. This product promises pumps, focus, energy, and endurance. Before I give my personal experience and the taste and mixability, let's take a look at the ingredient list.

Ingredient List

L-Citrulline .............................................................................................. 4g

Increases ATP production and gives PUMPS. This is within range of the clinical dose.

Beta-Alanine .......................................................................................... 3.2g

Helps reduce fatigue during exercise. Improves endurance and increases muscle growth as well. This is exactly the clinical dose.

HydroMax Glycerol Powder (65%) ............................................................... 2g

Makes your muscles sponge-like, so they soak up water which gives you a pump and makes you look swole! This is a perfect dose.

L-Taurine ................................................................................................ 1g

Increases protein synthesis and improves mood and focus. This is also well dosed!

N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine ................................................................................. 500mg

Improves mood and focus. This is a great dosage.

Vaso-6 .................................................................................................. 300mg

Improves vasodilation by 50% meaning more pumps! This is the perfect dosage.

TeaCrine (Tasteless 40%) ......................................................................... 250mg

Similar to caffeine but without side effects.

Caffeine Anhydrous ................................................................................. 250mg

A stimulant used for increased energy, focus, endurance, and thermogenesis. This is a low dose for me personally.

Theobromine (Theobroma Cacao Extract) .................................................... 50mg

A mild stimulant similar to caffeine.

N-Methyl L-Tyramine HCL ......................................................................... 30mg

Helps with fat burning.

Cocoa Seed Extract (20% N-Coumaroyldopamine) ........................................ 15mg

Also a stimulant similar to caffeine but mild.

My Experience...

So this is a solid ingredient panel. Probably one of the best ingredient lists I have reviewed so far. My personal experience on this product was good - not amazing, but good. The pumps were pretty insane and there was some endurance but not much focus. There was some energy but not a ton, which is to be expected with only 250mg of caffeine. Really the only downside for me was not enough energy and focus. I bet the DMHA version was really good, but I didn't get the chance to try it. Everything else it delivers 100%.

Taste and Mixability...

I have the cotton candy flavor. It starts off with a good taste, but then has a gross aftertaste, while the mixability also isn't amazing. I'd give both a three out of five. For value, this product goes for 40 bucks for 20 servings (if you use 2 scoops like you should). Since there wasn't much energy for me, I think this could be a better value. Maybe 30 bucks for 20 servings?

So should you buy this product and do I recommend it? If you want pumps and endurance then yes, but if you want energy and focus then there are some better options out there. Still, I hope this helps you decide whether or not to buy this product. Have a great day and if you hit the gym, FREAKIN' KILL IT!