RAW Nutrition Essential Pre-Workout
by RAW Nutrition
"The everyday pre-workout from RAW Nutrition — 200mg caffeine with clinical citrulline and beta-alanine for daily training"
Overview
RAW Nutrition Essential Pre-Workout is the moderate-stimulant counterpart to the high-powered Thavage. With 200mg caffeine (about 2 cups of coffee), 4g citrulline, 3.2g beta-alanine, and 2g betaine, it delivers solid performance enhancement without the intensity of 300mg+ caffeine products. The fully transparent label shows every ingredient and dose. This is designed for daily training — the caffeine dose is sustainable without building excessive tolerance, and the performance ingredients are at or near clinical doses.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| L-Citrulline | 4000 mg |
| Beta-Alanine | 3200 mg |
| Betaine Anhydrous | 2000 mg |
| Caffeine Anhydrous | 200 mg |
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- Moderate caffeine (200mg — daily sustainable)
- 3.2g beta-alanine (clinical dose)
- Fully transparent label
- RAW Nutrition quality
- Good for daily training
What Could Be Better
- 4g citrulline (below 6g clinical for pumps)
- Only 30 servings
- Premium price for moderate pre-workout
- Less exciting than Thavage
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Daily trainers
- Those wanting moderate caffeine
- RAW Nutrition brand fans
- Sustainable pre-workout use
Not Ideal For
- Those wanting maximum pumps
- Those wanting high stim
- Budget pre-workout seekers
Our Verdict
RAW Essential is the sustainable daily pre-workout — 200mg caffeine with clinical beta-alanine for consistent training without tolerance buildup. The citrulline is slightly underdosed for maximum pumps, but the overall formula is well-balanced for everyday use.