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2022
January
M13 by Trec Nutrition Review
M13 is a pre-workout supplement manufactured by Trec Nutrition. It ranks 976 out of 1,898 pre-workout supplements and earned an overall thumbs-up recommendation based on seven factors including nutrition label transparency, ingredients, dosing, claims, research rating, and ranking.
Thumbs-up
M13 earned a thumbs-up recommendation. This recommendation is based on the criteria listed below. To earn an overall thumbs-up recommendation, a product must earn a thumbs-up in at least four of the seven areas below. Click on a graded area for an in-depth analysis.
| Graded Area | Thumb Up or Down |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | |
| Ingredients | |
| Ingredient Dosing | |
| Claims | |
| Research Rating | |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | |
| Ranking Within Category | |
| Overall Recommendation |
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Table of Contents
M13 Simple Report
M13 Detailed Report
The detailed report provides an in-depth analysis of the product's rating. In addition to showing ratings for each area, this report also provides the required criteria for a thumbs-up in each section.
Effectiveness Rating
M13 earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.73. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means M13 is made up of a mix of both high and low-quality ingredients and may lead to some positive results.
This category illustrates how well a product works based on what the research says about its ingredients. Researchers conduct studies on supplement ingredients to gauge effectiveness. The database grades products on how effective their ingredients are. The effectiveness rating of supplement products is evaluated on a 3 point scale: 3.0 is the most effective, 1.0 is the least effective.
Ingredients
M13 earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 53% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients. A product must contain at least 75% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category rates a product's ingredient makeup. A product should contain mostly extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients with little or no ineffective ones. The database categorizes ingredients as extremely, moderately, or ineffective based on conclusions from research articles.
M13 contains:
- extremely effective ingredients: 3
- moderately effective ingredients: 6
- ineffective ingredients: 6
- unrated ingredients: 2 (the database does not contain information on these ingredients)
- total ingredients: 17
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Theobromine 10mg | 3 out of 3 |
| Green Coffee Bean Extract 500mg | 2.5 out of 3 |
| Ashwagandha Extract 100mg | 2.5 out of 3 |
| L-Tryptophan 500mg | 2.2 out of 3 |
| Beta Alanine 2.4g | 2 out of 3 |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 160mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Taurine 2g | 1.9 out of 3 |
| Rhodiola Extract 100mg | 1.8 out of 3 |
| Citrulline Malate 3.1g | 1.6 out of 3 |
| L-Tyrosine 500mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Korean Ginseng 100mg | 1.2 out of 3 |
| L-Arginine AKG 2.4g | 1 out of 3 |
| Inosine 200mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Niacin 50mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B12 100mcg | 1 out of 3 |
| Cocoa Extract* | not rated |
| Yerba Mate* | not rated |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.73 |
* These ingredients are not included in the Supplement Database.
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of January 31, 2022.
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Ingredient Dosing
M13 earned a thumbs-down in this category because 29% of its ingredients are dosed within the effective range. Seventy-five (75)% of product's ingredients must be dosed within the effective range to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category compares a product's ingredient dosing to effective doses found in research articles and doses used in other products. When researchers study the efficacy of supplement ingredients, they use specific doses. Manufacturers should create products with ingredient doses that fall within established effective ranges.
M13 Dosing Compared to Research
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in M13 to amounts used in research articles. The first column contains the name of the ingredient as well as the amount. The second column contains the range of effective doses for that ingredient. Note: not all ingredients in the database contain dosing information; only ingredients with scientific dosing information are included in this analysis.
A green checkmark is shown if the ingredient amount falls within the effective range.
A down arrow is shown if an ingredient amount is lower than the effective range.
| Ingredient & Amount | Effective Range |
|---|---|
| Citrulline Malate 3.1g | 8g |
| Beta Alanine 2.4g | 2.4g - 6g |
| Taurine 2g | 6g |
| Green Coffee Extract 500mg | 46mg - 400mg |
| Theobromine 0.01g | 0.85g - 1g |
| Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) 0.1g | 0.5g - 1.002g |
| Golden Root Extract - Rhodiola 0.1g | 0.2g - 2g |
M13 Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in M13 to amounts used in other products. The first column displays the ingredient and amount. The second column displays the average amount of the ingredient found across all products in the database. The final column displays the range found across all products in the database.
An orange up or down arrow is shown if the ingredient amount is higher or lower than the average.
An equal sign is shown if the ingredient amount is equal to the average.
| Ingredient & Amount | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Citrulline Malate 3.1g | 4.39g | 0g - 10.3g |
| Beta Alanine 2.4g | 2.44g | 0g - 6.5g |
| L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate 2.4g | 1.51g | 0.01g - 5.5g |
| Taurine 2g | 1.1g | 0g - 4.24g |
| Tyrosine 0.5g | 0.8g | 0g - 5.5g |
| Tryptophan 0.5g | 0.2g | 0g - 4.5g |
| Green Coffee Extract 0.5g | 0.17g | 0g - 1.5g |
| Inosine 0.2g | 0.83g | 0.2g - 1.77g |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 0.16g | 0.56g | 0g - 350g |
| Cocoa Extract 100mg | 98.69mg | 10mg - 650mg |
| Theobromine 10mg | 106.67mg | 1.5mg - 600mg |
| Ginseng 0.1g | 0.22g | 0.01g - 5.04g |
| Ashwagandha Extract (Withania Somnifera) 0.1g | 0.49g | 0g - 62.5g |
| Golden Root Extract - Rhodiola 100mg | 190.9mg | 5mg - 680mg |
| Yerba Mate 0.1g | 0.19g | 0.01g - 1g |
| Niacin 50mg | 26.31mg | 0mg - 500mg |
| Vitamin B12 0g | 0.02g | 0g - 15g |
Claims
M13 earned a thumbs-up in this category because 86% of its claims are rated as either extremely or moderately effective. Seventy-five (75)% of a product's claims must be rated as extremely or moderately effective to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
The product’s effectiveness rating is an overall picture of how well a product does or doesn't work. Individual studies research an ingredient's effects on certain claims. For example: does creatine monohydrate increase strength, or does beta alanine improve running performance?
The Supplement Database compiles the conclusions of these studies, and based on a product's ingredient makeup, calculates how well a product does on various claims. The claims below are organized by effectiveness (extremely, moderately, ineffective).
M13 is extremely effective at:
M13 is moderately effective at:
- lower blood pressure
- improve mood
- increase muscle mass
- reduce muscle damage
- decrease body fat
- improve sports performance
- improve swimming performance
- improve immune function
- increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
- improve memory
- improve cognitive ability
- improve sprint performance
- reduce muscle soreness
- decrease fatigue
- improve cycling performance
- improve running performance
- improve cardiovascular endurance
- improve muscular endurance
- improve recovery
- increase strength
- improve cycling sprint performance
- improve rowing performance
- increase fat burning
Research Rating
M13 earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 33. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 33 means there is an insufficient amount of research on the product's ingredients to ensure its effectiveness rating is valid.
The research rating is a measure of how much research has been conducted on a product's ingredient makeup. Manufacturers often rely on ingredients without adequate research backing. They may do this to compete with other products that are already using poorly researched ingredients. They may also only use a very small amount of cherry-picked research as a poor justification to use certain ingredients.
The amount of research contained in the database on a product's ingredients determines its research rating. Products with higher ratings are made up of thoroughly researched ingredients.
Nutrition Label and Ingredient Transparency
M13 earned a thumbs-up in this category because its discloses 100% of its ingredient amounts. A product must disclose all ingredient amounts to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Nutrition label transparency refers to how many ingredients are listed with amounts on the product label. Many supplement manufacturers hide ingredient amounts under the guise of great-sounding proprietary blends such as "Maximum Muscular Size Enhancer" or "Anabolic Cell Strength Matrix."
When manufacturers use proprietary blends, they can hide ingredient amounts making it difficult for consumers to know whether a product is effective.
M13 contains:
- total ingredients: 17
- ingredients with amounts listed: 17
- ingredients without amounts listed: 0
- percent of ingredient amounts disclosed: 100%
Product Label
The label below was generated from the information contained in the database about the product's ingredients and amounts. Actual product labels may differ in appearance.
Ranking Within Category
M13 earned a thumbs-up in this category because it ranks 976 out of 1,898 in the pre-workout supplement category (middle third). A product must be ranked in the top two-thirds of its category to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
M13 ranks 976 out of 1,898 in the Pre-Workout Supplements category and 2,422 out of 5,326 in the entire database. The table below lists comparisons with similarly ranked pre-workout supplement. Click on a link for an in-depth comparison between the two.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| M13 vs CEO Pre-Workout |
| M13 vs Cannibal Pre |
| M13 vs Dethroner |
| M13 vs Materia Zero |
| M13 vs Stim Pre-Workout |
M13 vs Other Trec Nutrition Pre-Workout Supplements
Manufacturers often create multiple products within the same category. These products are sometimes similar but marketed to different consumers with varying prices. The following table allows you to compare M13 against its sister products; products manufactured by Trec Nutrition within the pre-workout supplements category.
See more comparisons: Is M13 the best pre-workout supplement?
Summary
| Graded Area | Reason |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | rating is greater or equal to the required 1.5 |
| Ingredients | less than 75% of ingredients are rated as effective |
| Ingredient Dosing | less than 75% of ingredients are dosed properly |
| Claims | more than 75% of claims are rated as effective |
| Research Rating | research rating is lower than the required 60 |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | discloses all ingredient amounts on label |
| Ranking Within Category | ranks in the top two thirds of category |
| Overall Recommendation | received a thumbs up in the majority of areas |
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