Sharp mind. Steady energy. Clean formula.
A pre-workout dosed for the lifter who wants results without wrecking their cardiovascular health, sleep, or afternoon. 225mg of food-based caffeine, 250mg of Lion's Mane, and a focus stack the rest of the industry hasn't caught up to yet.
You're not soft. The industry is built for 22-year-olds.
Three reasons men 40+ quit pre-workout, and why none of them are about getting older.
The heart-rate spike
300mg of caffeine anhydrous spikes plasma caffeine like a stimulant injection. At 22 it felt good. At 47 it feels like a problem.
The 1AM stare
Caffeine half-life is 5 hours. Stack that on top of natural sleep changes after 40 and you've engineered a problem you didn't have at 25.
The recovery debt
Caffeine crash, yohimbe shakes, DMHA, your nervous system pays interest on those for two days. You can't afford that tax anymore.
We made it for the people who quit pre-workout.
"My doctor told me to drop my stim pre-workout at 38. I didn't want to give up that pre-lift edge. Couldn't find a clean one. So I made one."
Ragnarok exists because every pre-workout on the market is built for a 22-year-old's nervous system. We started from a different question: what would a pre-workout look like if it were dosed for a lifter who plans to still be lifting at 70?
The answer was a formula leaning hard on Lion's Mane, L-Theanine, and CDP Choline for the cognitive side, with half the caffeine of the legacy brands, food-based and sustained-release. No artificial dyes. No yohimbe. No DMHA. Nothing your cardiologist would frown at.
One scoop. Every workout. Every day. For as long as you train.
Three ingredients with real cognitive evidence.
The peer-reviewed studies behind the focus stack. We dose to support cognition, not to greenwash the label.
↓ Tap any study to read it on PubMed"Significant cognitive improvement at 8 and 12 weeks vs placebo."
16-week placebo-controlled trial in adults aged 50–80. Effects faded 4 weeks after stopping intake, indicating active mechanism rather than artifact.
Mori et al., Phytotherapy Research Read on PubMed"Increases alpha-band EEG activity within 30–45 minutes."
The brain-state correlate of relaxed attention. The same neural signature trained for in meditation practice, layered into the formula to smooth the caffeine curve.
Nobre, Rao & Owen, Asia Pac J Clin Nutr Read on PubMed"Improved attention and motor speed in healthy adults."
Citicoline raises brain acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter behind memory recall and motor coordination. Layered with Lion's Mane to compound cognitive support.
McGlade et al., Food and Nutrition Sciences Read on PubMedThe full formula.
No proprietary blends. No "natural flavors" cover stories. Click any ingredient for the dose rationale.
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What's not in it.
The list of things we keep out is as deliberate as the list we put in.
- No DMHA / DMAABanned in many countries for a reason
- No YohimbeHeart palpitations, anxiety, sleep disruption
- No artificial dyesRed 40, Blue 1, etc.
- No sugarNaturally sweetened, not insulin-spiking
- No proprietary blendsEvery dose is on the label
- No banned substancesWon't flag a drug test
Ragnarok vs. what you were doing before.
| Ragnarok | Your old pre-workout | Just coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 225mg sustained-release | 300–400mg anhydrous | 95–200mg |
| Cognitive support | Lion's Mane + L-Theanine + CDP Choline | None | None |
| Smooth focus (L-Theanine) | 100mg | Usually 0 | ~10mg |
| Endurance support | 6g Citrulline + 3.2g Beta-Alanine | Often half-dosed | None |
| Banned substances | None ever | Sometimes (DMHA, yohimbe) | None |
| Artificial dyes | None | Common (Red 40, Blue 1) | None |
| Sleep impact (4pm dose) | Minimal | Catastrophic | Significant |
| Cost per scoop | $1.33 | $1.50–$2.50 | $0.30 + a side of nothing |
People who quit pre-workout a decade ago, found Ragnarok.
5.0 average across 29 verified reviews. 500+ tubs sold. 1 refund issued, ever.
★★★★★"I've been using Ragnarok for pre workout and let me tell you I was able to back squat and deadlift weights I haven't even attempted for 2+ years the other day. I am old and battle worn but Ragnarok is bringing me back to life! This stuff is legit, tastes great, doesn't upset the stomach, and it just plain works. I also like to take a smaller dose before gaming. Get on board and get Ragnarok'ed!"
Pat F., Verified Buyer
★★★★★"Ragnarok is the best tasting supplement I have and it works great! I'm 38 and still play Men's League hockey. I definitely feel a boost after a dose of Ragnarok pre game. Also, I've taken pure Psyllium Husk as a fiber supplement for a while and it tastes awful, but now I throw half a spoonful of Ragnarok in and it goes down easy. Love this stuff!"
Will L., Verified Buyer
★★★★★"I just started using Ragnarok pre-workout last month and I love it! It's a clean, great tasting, legitimate supplement for your physical fitness. I've tried many others, and this one is at the top of my list! I highly encourage you to start using it and see the difference it makes in your workouts!"
Michael C., Verified Buyer
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500+ tubs sold. One refund issued.
That's our actual return rate. Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, no return shipping, no questions. If it isn't the smoothest pre you've ever taken, we refund the tub.
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The cardiologist-and-sleep-coach FAQ.
I'm in my 50s. Is the caffeine load safe for me?
225mg of food-based, sustained-release caffeine is about 2.5 cups of coffee, spread over a gentler curve than caffeine anhydrous. For most healthy adults this is a moderate dose. That said, if you have a cardiovascular condition, hypertension, or a cardiologist has specifically told you to avoid stimulants, talk to your doctor before starting any new pre-workout, ours included.
How does this compare to C4, Pre-JYM, or Mr. Hyde?
Those are good products for a 22-year-old's nervous system. They use 200–400mg of caffeine anhydrous, often paired with yohimbe or beta-2 agonists. Ragnarok is the opposite design philosophy: half the caffeine, food-sourced, paired with L-Theanine and Lion's Mane. Same training intensity. Different recovery cost.
Does it interact with statins, blood thinners, or BP medications?
We're a supplement company, not a pharmacy, please ask your prescribing doctor before stacking anything new with prescription medication. That said: caffeine has known interactions with some BP meds, Lion's Mane has limited human interaction data, and L-Theanine is generally considered safe but has mild BP-lowering effects in some studies. Bring the ingredient list to your appointment.
What's the latest in the day I can take Ragnarok?
225mg of caffeine has a ~5-hour half-life. To minimize sleep disruption, we suggest stopping 6 hours before bed. Many of our 40+ customers take it as late as 4pm without sleep issues, but caffeine metabolism varies a lot between people. Start earlier in the day and find your edge.
Why is there beta-alanine if it causes "tingles"?
The paresthesia (tingling) is mild and harmless and fades within 20–30 minutes. We include 3.2g because that's the clinical dose for muscle carnosine elevation, the actual mechanism, not a label garnish. If you're sensitive, take it with food and the tingle reduces significantly.
Will I flag a drug test?
No. Ragnarok contains no banned or restricted substances. No DMHA, no DMAA, no yohimbe, no synephrine, no octopamine. Safe for military, law enforcement, and recreational/competitive lifters governed by anti-doping testing.
Why subscribe instead of one-time purchase?
If you train consistently, Ragnarok runs out in ~30 days. Subscribing saves $5 per tub and means you never have to remember to reorder. You can pause, skip, or cancel any time from your account, no calls, no email threads, no friction.
Sharp mind. Steady energy. Clean ingredients.
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