C4 Original Pre-Workout Millions Cola | 396 Gram | Cellucor

C4 Original Millions Cola by Cellucor

Not everyone likes fruity flavors. C4 Original Millions Cola is therefore an interesting option: a pre-workout with a cola flavor, based on the cola candies from the British brand Millions. You mix it with water, so it is not carbonated. The 396-gram container provides 60 scoops.

What a pre-workout actually is

A pre-workout is a powder that you mix with water and drink shortly before your workout. The word says it all: pre means before, workout is your training. Most pre-workouts are based on a combination of caffeine and amino acids, sometimes supplemented with vitamins. C4 Original follows that classic recipe. What you won't find in it: sugar or protein powder. So it is not a replacement for a meal or a protein shake, but a separate drink that you use alongside your regular nutrition. In short: a pre-workout like this is a standard part of your preparation, just like tying your shoes and filling your water bottle.

What is in one scoop of C4 Original

One level scoop of this flavor weighs 6.6 grams. It contains 1600mg CarnoSyn® beta-alanine (a branded form of beta-alanine, an amino acid that your body also produces itself). In addition, 1500mg micronized creatine monohydrate, which amounts to 1319mg pure creatine. Micronized means that the powder is extra finely ground, so that it dissolves more easily in water. Furthermore, you will find L-arginine hydrochloride, 200mg N-acetyl-L-tyrosine (a form of the amino acid tyrosine that dissolves better in water) and 150mg caffeine. The list is completed with vitamin C, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid and vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. And vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Cola flavor without carbonation

Millions Cola is based on the cola candies from the British brand Millions. That means a flavor reminiscent of cola, without carbonation and without sugar. The sweetness comes from sucralose and acesulfame-K. The color comes from ammoniac caramel. That is a coloring that you also find in regular cola and that provides the brown color. Good to know: the flavors of C4 Original have the same active ingredients per scoop. What differs are the flavorings, the coloring, the sweeteners and therefore the weight of a scoop, which is around 6.6 to 6.9 grams per flavor.

How much caffeine is in one scoop

Many people wonder how much caffeine is in C4. In short: 150mg per 6.6-gram scoop. That is roughly comparable to one and a half mugs of filter coffee. Because the amount per scoop is fixed, you know exactly what you are taking, as long as you level off the scoop. A pre-workout with this amount of caffeine is suitable for athletes who like to know exactly what they are taking. By the way: caffeine is listed as anhydrous caffeine on the ingredients list. That is the same substance as in coffee and tea, only as a dry powder without moisture, so that you can easily dose it accurately in a scoop.

For those who prefer not to drink a fruity flavor right before training, Millions Cola offers an alternative. With 60 servings in a 396-gram container, you have a supply for about two months if you train daily. The composition per scoop is clearly stated on the label.