Black Powder Pre Workout

by MRI Performance · powder · 1.83 lbs

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 50008 77703 5
  • DSLD label 249994
  • Serving 13.8 g (1 Scoop); amounts per 27.6 g
  • 60 servings

Black Powder Pre Workout by MRI Performance lists 38 ingredients, 38 with an amount per serving of 27.6 g, such as 8.3 mg of vitamin B6, 10 mcg of vitamin B12, 240 mg of magnesium and 820 mg of choline. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 23, 2021.

What is in Black Powder Pre Workout?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 27.6 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Black Powder Pre Workout: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 249994, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride8.3 mg488%Vitamin B6 in Black Powder Pre Workout against 15,277 products12.45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg12.45 mg

Higher than 67% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)10 mcg417%Vitamin B12 in Black Powder Pre Workout against 14,425 products15 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg15 mcg

61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Creatine Chelate240 mg57%Magnesium in Black Powder Pre Workout against 14,003 products360 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg360 mg

Higher than 91% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 1 times the adult UL a day.

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate820 mg149%Choline in Black Powder Pre Workout against 4,738 products1,230 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg1,230 mg

Higher than over 99% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Operation Muscle Feed17,000 mg
Creatine Monohydrate8,000 mgCreatine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 1,768 products12 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1.11 g to 5 g, the median 2.5 g.12 g

Higher than over 99% of 1,768 products listing creatine (median 2.5 g).

CarnoSynas Beta-Alanine4,000 mgBeta-Alanine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 1,778 products6 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1.6 g to 3.2 g, the median 2 g.6 g

Higher than 98% of 1,778 products listing beta-alanine (median 2 g).

Creatine MagnaPOWERas Magnesium Creatine Chelate3,000 mgMagnesium Creatine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 140 products4.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.75 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.4.5 g

Higher than 98% of 140 products listing magnesium creatine (median 1 g).

Betaine Anhydrous2,000 mgBetaine Anhydrous in Black Powder Pre Workout against 860 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.3 g

Higher than 96% of 860 products listing betaine anhydrous (median 1.5 g).

Performance Fuel3,000 mg
L-Taurine2,000 mgTaurine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 2,337 products3,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.3,000 mg

Higher than 98% of 2,337 products listing taurine (median 500 mg).

Agmatine Sulfate1,000 mgAgmatine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 514 products1,500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 500 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 750 mg.1,500 mg

Higher than 91% of 514 products listing agmatine (median 750 mg).

Lock & Load Focus4,100 mg
Choline Bitartrate2,000 mg
L-Tyrosine1,500 mgTyrosine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 1,680 products2,250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.2,250 mg

Higher than 97% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine (median 500 mg).

Alphasize 50WSPas Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline300 mgAlpha-GPC in Black Powder Pre Workout against 656 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 300 mg, the median 200 mg.450 mg

Higher than 82% of 656 products listing alpha-GPC (median 200 mg).

L-Theanine300 mgTheanine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 1,602 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.450 mg

Higher than 99% of 1,602 products listing theanine (median 100 mg).

Rapid Fire Energy450 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous200 mgCaffeine in Black Powder Pre Workout against 3,358 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 275 mg, the median 200 mg.450 mg

Higher than 97% of 3,358 products listing caffeine (median 200 mg).

elevATPas Ancient Peat extract, Apple Extract150 mg
Di-Caffeine Malate75 mg
Caffeine Citrate25 mg
Detox Agent200 mg
Activated Charcoal200 mgActivated Charcoal in Black Powder Pre Workout against 103 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 300 mg to 570 mg, the median 520 mg.300 mg

73% of 103 products listing activated charcoal give more (median 520 mg).

Absorption5 mg
Black Pepper fruit extract5 mgBlack Pepper in Black Powder Pre Workout against 2,363 products7.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 10 mg, the median 5 mg.7.5 mg

Higher than 70% of 2,363 products listing black pepper (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride4.15 mg244%
Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)5 mcg208%
Magnesiumas Magnesium Creatine Chelate120 mg29%
Cholineas Choline Bitartrate410 mg75%
Operation Muscle Feed8,500 mg
Creatine Monohydrate4,000 mg
CarnoSynas Beta-Alanine2,000 mg
Creatine MagnaPOWERas Magnesium Creatine Chelate1,500 mg
Betaine Anhydrous1,000 mg
Performance Fuel1,500 mg
L-Taurine1,000 mg
Agmatine Sulfate500 mg
Lock & Load Focus2,050 mg
Choline Bitartrate1,000 mg
Show the other 12 rows of the label
Black Powder Pre Workout: rows 41 to 52
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
L-Tyrosine750 mg
Alphasize 50WSPas Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline150 mg
L-Theanine150 mg
Rapid Fire Energy225 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous100 mg
elevATPas Ancient Peat extract, Apple Extract75 mg
Di-Caffeine Malate37.5 mg
Caffeine Citrate12.5 mg
Detox Agent100 mg
Activated Charcoal100 mg
Absorption2.5 mg
Black Pepper fruit extract2.5 mg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 249994 (entered June 23, 2021), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 360 mg of magnesium, 1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 1,230 mg of choline (2 rows of the label added together) is higher than over 99% of the 4,738 choline products that print an amount; 26 list more.
  • Its 12 g of creatine (2 rows of the label added together) is higher than over 99% of the 1,768 creatine products that print an amount; 1 list more.
  • Its 6 g of CarnoSyn (filed by NIH under beta-alanine) (2 rows of the label added together) is higher than 98% of the 1,778 beta-alanine products that print an amount; 36 list more.
  • Its 4.5 g of creatine MagnaPOWER (filed by NIH under magnesium creatine) (2 rows of the label added together) is higher than 98% of the 140 magnesium creatine products that print an amount; 1 list more.
  • Its 3 g of betaine anhydrous (2 rows of the label added together) is higher than 96% of the 860 betaine anhydrous products that print an amount; 25 list more.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Directions: On training days, adhere to the serving chart below. Mix with 4-6 oz. of water.
Daily Serving Chart Beginner 1 serving (1 scoop) 0-30 minutes before your workout Advanced 2 servings (2 scoops) 0-30 minutes before your workout
Warnings
Warning: Do not exceed recommended dose listed.
This product is not intended for use by any persons under age 18, who are pregnant or lactating, or have serious medical conditions including high blood pressure and a history of cold sores, are taking prescription drugs, or have allergies to arginine, corn, or citrus fruit.
All persons should consult a physician or your healthcare professional before using dietary supplements, as individuals may have different supplemental needs.
Consumption of this product that is inconsistent with recommended usage may produce adverse side effects. Discontinue use and contact a physician immediately if you experience any adverse symptoms.
Discontinue use two weeks before surgery.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Free from: Egg, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Peanuts and Soybeans

Source: label statements in DSLD label 249994.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Natural & Artificial flavors, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in USA.

How many labels does Black Powder Pre Workout have?

One label is on file, entered on June 23, 2021.

  1. Label 249994 (current) Entered June 23, 2021 · on the market · 1.83 lbs · UPC 8 50008 77703 5

DSLD also links this label to: Black Powder Pre-Workout Cocoberry Boom (flavor difference).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names MRI Medical Research Institute (manufacturer, distributor), Fairfield, OH. All MRI Performance products.

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