Certification status
Informed Sport
Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD PRE WORKOUT - ELITE SERIES
A pre-workout powder from Optimum Nutrition's Elite Series, mixed with water before training. It carries Informed Sport certification — every batch is independently tested against the banned-substances list, which is uncommon among pre-workouts and matters for competing athletes. Sold direct from Optimum Nutrition at £31, rated 4.4 from 1,000 reviews.
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Why this certification matters
- Informed Sport
- Informed Sport certification is especially relevant for athletes in tested sports because products are batch-tested for substances prohibited in sport.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this pre-workout safe for drug-tested athletes?
- It carries Informed Sport certification, meaning every batch is screened against the banned-substances list — uncommon for a pre-workout.
- Where can I buy it?
- Listed direct from Optimum Nutrition at £31.
- When should I take a pre-workout?
- Typically 20–30 minutes before training. Follow the label for serving size and assess your caffeine tolerance first.
- What does the Elite Series badge mean?
- It's Optimum Nutrition's range built to the certification requirements of competitive sport, hence the Informed Sport batch testing.
