The strength & power foundation.

Creatine is stored in muscle and helps support the phosphocreatine energy system used during short, high-intensity efforts. Creatine monohydrate is the most widely studied form and has evidence supporting improvements in strength, power, and repeated high-intensity exercise. That makes it a key foundation for a workout-focused formula.

The pump-focused amino acid.

L-citrulline is converted by the body into L-arginine, which is involved in nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide plays a role in blood-vessel dilation, making citrulline a popular ingredient in pre-workout formulas designed around exercise blood flow and the feeling of a workout pump. Research on actual performance benefits is mixed, so we position it around its physiological role rather than promising a guaranteed result.

Support for the active muscle environment.

Taurine is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid found throughout the body. It participates in several physiological processes and is commonly included in sports-nutrition formulas. Its inclusion gives VALKOR another ingredient with a role in supporting normal muscle and cellular function during an active lifestyle.

A natural source of dietary nitrate.

Beetroot extract can provide dietary nitrate, which enters the nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway. Because nitric oxide is involved in blood-vessel function and exercise physiology, beetroot has been widely studied in sports nutrition. Research suggests potential benefits for certain forms of exercise, although results vary depending on dose, timing, exercise type, and individual factors.

The focus-supporting amino acid.

L-theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in tea. Research has examined its effects on attention, stress-related measures, and cognitive performance. Recent evidence suggests potential benefits for certain attention-related outcomes, making it a useful component of a formula designed to complement a focused training routine.

Plant-based support for an active lifestyle.

Vegan collagen ingredients are formulated from plant-based components designed to provide nutrients and building blocks associated with the body's natural collagen-production processes. Collagen is an important structural protein found in connective tissues, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and bone. For an active lifestyle, this makes a plant-based collagen-supporting ingredient a complementary addition to a broader workout-focused formula.

Adaptation, stress & recovery support.

Ashwagandha root extract has been studied for stress, sleep, and aspects of well-being. Some clinical research suggests it may help with perceived stress and sleep quality, which are important parts of maintaining a consistent training routine. It is best positioned as an overall training-support ingredient rather than a direct pre-workout stimulant.

A nutrient involved in normal energy metabolism.

Vitamin B12 plays important roles in normal energy metabolism, nervous-system function, DNA synthesis, and red blood-cell formation. Including B12 helps support normal nutritional requirements, particularly for people whose dietary intake may be limited. However, B12 supplementation does not appear to improve athletic performance in people who already have adequate B12 status, so we should avoid presenting it as an instant energy booster.

A foundational nutrient for normal muscle function.

Vitamin D3 helps the body maintain normal calcium and phosphorus balance and plays an important role in bone and muscle function. Adequate vitamin D is relevant to an active lifestyle, although supplementation does not consistently improve strength or performance in people who already have adequate vitamin D levels.