Based on eight rated factors, Alpha Preworkout by Bleu Nutrition is a better product than N.O.-Xplode by BSN. The tables below display a side by side comparison allowing you to make a more informed decision on which product is more effective. The simple report at the top of the page is a quick and easy way to gauge product effectiveness. For more information, scroll down to the detailed report.

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Alpha Preworkout by Bleu Nutrition N.O.-Xplode by BSN

Simple Report

Products are graded and compared against each other in eight areas. A green check mark is placed under the product that scores higher in each category. An equal sign is shown in the event that both products are equal in one or more categories.

Alpha Preworkout N.O.-Xplode
Effectiveness Rating
Transparency Score
Effective Ingredients
Ineffective Ingredients
Effective Claims
Ineffective Claims
Research Rating
Ranking Within Category
Total Score 5 3

The final score is 5 - 3 in favor of Alpha Preworkout. To get a more detailed report on how each product is rated and which one is better tailored to fit your needs, scroll below to the detailed report.

Detailed Report

The effectiveness rating is an overall measure of how well a product works. This rating is a 3-point scale and is based on what peer reviewed research articles conclude about the ingredients found in a product. A rating equal to or greater than 2.5 means the product is extremely effective. A rating between 1.5 and 2.5 means the product is moderately effective. A rating equal to or less than 1.5 means the product is ineffective. This rating is a direct measure of whether or not a product does what it claims. Avoid products with ratings equal to or less than 1.5.

The transparency score is a percentage reflecting how many of a product's ingredients are listed with amounts on the nutrition label. Often, manufacturers create proprietary blends of ingredients which hide amounts under the guise of meaningless phrases. Avoid products that do not list 100% of their ingredient amounts.

Product ingredients are individually rated based on research from peer reviewed journal articles. The number of extremely effective, moderately effective, and ineffective ingredients illustrates what type of ingredients are found in the product. High quality products are those with a high amount of extremely effective ingredients combined with no ineffective ingredients. Avoid products with a high amount of ineffective ingredients.

Each ingredient has been tested on a number of different claims. A product can be effective or ineffective at certain claims based on its mix of ingredients. The number of effective and ineffective claims of a product illustrates how well a product is at doing what it advertises. Chose products with more effective claims and avoid ones with large numbers of ineffective claims.

A product's effectiveness rating comes from research on its ingredients. The research rating is a measure of how much research the database contains on a product's ingredients. A score below 60 indicates not enough research has been conducted on a product's ingredients to truly know whether those ingredients are effective. Scores above 60 are better. Scores above 60 are better while scores above 80 indicate the ingredients chosen by the manufacturer have adequate research backing their use.

All products are ranked against each other. The ranking within category displays how the product ranks against its competition. Choose products ranked highly while avoiding products ranked at the bottom.

Overview Alpha Preworkout N.O.-Xplode
Manufacturer Bleu Nutrition BSN
Product Category Pre-Workout Supplements Pre-Workout Supplements
Effectiveness Rating
1.71 out of 3

1.78 out of 3
Transparency Score 100% 39%
Serving Size 1 scoop (23.950g) 1 scoop (18.500g)
Extremely Effective Ingredients 1 3
Moderately Effective Ingredients 11 12
Ineffective Ingredients 5 6
Effective Claims 26 24
Ineffective Claims 11 10
Research Rating
46.294

30.536
Ranking Within Category 1360 out of 1717 1593 out of 1717

Ingredient Comparison

This section compares the ingredients and amounts found in both products. Products with a transparency score under 100% do not have amounts for all ingredients listed on their labels.

Ingredient Alpha Preworkout N.O.-Xplode
Arginine 1g not in product
AstraGin not in product amt not listed
Beta Alanine 1.5g amt not listed
Betaine 1g not in product
Branched Chain Amino Acids 4g not in product
Caffeine 150mg amt not listed
Calcium not in product 40mg
Citrulline Malate not in product amt not listed
Creatine Anhydrous not in product amt not listed
Creatine Hydrochloride 1g not in product
Creatine Monohydrate 1g amt not listed
DMAE not in product amt not listed
Folate not in product 330mcg
Folic Acid 150mcg amt not listed
Glycerol Monostearate 1g not in product
Grape Skin Extract not in product amt not listed
Grapefruit Extract not in product amt not listed
Hawthorn Extract not in product amt not listed
Huperzine A not in product amt not listed
L-Citrulline 4g not in product
Magnesium not in product 125mg
N-Acety-L-Cysteine 400mg not in product
Niacin 25mg 20mg
Phenylalanine not in product amt not listed
Phyllanthus Emblica Extract not in product amt not listed
Potassium not in product 200mg
Sage Extract not in product amt not listed
Sodium not in product 110mg
Taurine 1g amt not listed
Tyrosine 1g amt not listed
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) not in product 2mg
Vitamin B12 20mcg 6mcg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) not in product 10mg
Vitamin B6 10mg 2mg
Vitamin C 150mg not in product
Vitamin D3 not in product 12.5mcg

Claim Comparison

Products are made from a mix of ingredients. There is evidence either proving or disproving claims for each ingredient. Some ingredients might be good at increasing muscle mass while at the same time being bad at improving cardiovascular endurance. This section provides information on which product is better for a specific claim. An equal sign means both products have the same rating for the specific claim.

Claim Alpha Preworkout N.O.-Xplode
Decrease Body Fat
Decrease Calorie Intake
Decrease Cortisol Levels
Decrease Fatigue
Decrease Protein Breakdown
Improve Agility
Improve Cardiovascular Endurance
Improve Cognitive Ability
Improve Cycling Performance
Improve Cycling Sprint Performance
Improve Focus
Improve High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Performance
Improve Immune Function
Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Improve Memory
Improve Mood
Improve Muscular Endurance
Improve Recovery
Improve Rowing Performance
Improve Running Performance
Improve Sports Performance
Improve Sprint Performance
Improve Swimming Performance
Increase Alertness
Increase Bone Density
Increase Fat Burning
Increase HDL (good) Cholesterol Levels
Increase Levels Of Growth Hormone
Increase Levels Of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone
Increase Muscle Mass
Increase Protein Synthesis
Increase Pump (muscle Swelling)
Increase Strength
Increase Testosterone
Increase Weight Loss
Lower Blood Pressure
Lower LDL (bad) Cholesterol Levels
Maintain Muscle Mass During Weight Loss
Reduce Duration Of The Common Cold
Reduce Frequency Of The Common Cold
Reduce Muscle Damage
Reduce Muscle Soreness
Reduce Severity Of The Common Cold

Product Labels

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