The CURSE pre-workout

The Curse! Pre‑Workout in 50 servings is a stimulant-powered formula designed to deliver energy, endurance, muscle pumps, and focus during your training. It's known for its attractive pricing, wide flavor range, and blend-based approach.

• Branding: Manufactured by Cobra Labs, also marketed as JNX Sports. Commonly labeled as “The Curse!”
  
  

• Serving size: 1 scoop ≈ 5 grams, offering 50 servings per container
  
  

Key Ingredients & Blends

The formula is organized into three proprietary blends, which means the exact amounts of each ingredient are not disclosed—making precise assessment difficult.

1. Energizing Muscle Fuel Blend (~3,000 mg)

Includes:

• Beta-alanine

• Creatine monohydrate

• Citric acid
  
  

This blend targets endurance (beta-alanine) and strength/power (creatine), though the dosages likely fall below clinically effective levels.

2. Amplifier (Blood Flow) Blend (~900 mg)

Includes:

• L-Citrulline (or citrulline malate)

• L-Arginine AKG
  
  

These ingredients aim to enhance muscle pumps and blood flow—but the dosage is well below clinically suggested levels (often 4–6 g alone).

3. Mind Control Matrix (~155–157 mg)

Includes:

• Caffeine anhydrous — 155 mg per scoop

• Olive leaf extract containing ~2 mg oleuropein
  
  

Caffeine provides notable stimulation and focus. Olive leaf extract offers modest antioxidant support, but at a very low dose unlikely to deliver significant cognitive benefits.

Usage Guidelines

• Mixing & Timing: Blend 1–3 scoops (5–15 g) with 150–250 ml water and consume 20–45 minutes before training
  
  

• Caffeine caution: Each scoop contains ~155 mg caffeine, so doubling to 2 scoops gives ~310 mg. Most sources advise staying under 300 mg to avoid overstimulation.
  

• Safety Note: Never exceed 3 scoops in 24 hours; begin with 1 scoop to gauge tolerance.
  
  

Benefits—Marketing vs. Reality

Claimed Effects:

• Intense energy and focus ("Mind Control")

• Better endurance and strength

• Enhanced muscle pumps
  
  

Realistic Assessment:

• Caffeine delivers credible energy and alertness.

• Beta-alanine + creatine may offer some benefit, but doses are likely low.

• Citrulline/Arginine blends appear underdosed for noticeable pump effects.
  
  

• Use of proprietary blends means you can't verify therapeutic dosages.
  
  

Community Feedback (via Reddit)

Here’s what users commonly share:

“L‑citrulline at least 4000 mg... caffeine 300 mg... beta‑alanine 3200 mg... without dosage transparency… it’ll be a definite pass.”

“Got cold sweats and felt jittery… thought I was gonna die so I’m not taking it again.”

“It’s shit packed in a jar… just over‑priced caffeine.”

“Looking at the label now, it's a complete joke.”

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