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Bucked Up
Bucked Up
Our analysis — editorial take, not from the label
Disclosed label at 200 mg of caffeine; deer antler velvet is a brand signature with little human research behind it.
- Caffeine
- 200 mg
- Citrulline
- 6 gmalate
- Beta-alanine
- 2 g
- Servings
- 30
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Long, frequently rotating flavor lineup; artificially sweetened.
Label verified: July 2026
Label data
Per full serving · 30 servings per container · from the manufacturer's panel
| Caffeine | 200 mg |
|---|---|
| Citrulline Malate | 6 g |
| Beta-Alanine | 2 g |
| Alpha-GPC | 200 mg |
| Deer Antler Velvet Extract | 50 mg |
| Proprietary blend | No |
Cautions
- Deer antler velvet extract is a brand signature, not a well-studied dose
- Beta-alanine is under the studied amount, though tingles still happen
Formulated for healthy adults — not intended for anyone under 18. Performance studies use roughly 3–6 mg of caffeine per kg of body weight, which puts 200 mg at the studied amount for a 33–67 kg adult. Full health & safety notes
Product details
Where this label sits
Bucked Up sits in the moderate stim tier of the Scoop Sense pre-workout database, which spans 0–400 mg of caffeine per serving. Every active ingredient on the panel is listed with its own dose — nothing is hidden inside a blend total. It runs 30 servings per container at the full labeled serving. Everything on this page comes from the manufacturer's supplement facts panel as of July 2026 — never from the marketing page.
Key ingredients & studied doses
- Citrulline Malate · 6 g. At the low end of the 6–8 g studied range.
- Beta-Alanine · 2 g. Under the 3.2 g/day amount used in beta-alanine research.
- Alpha-GPC · 200 mg. A choline compound studied for focus during exercise.
- Deer Antler Velvet Extract · 50 mg. A signature ingredient with very little human research behind it.
Flavors & sweetener
Long, frequently rotating flavor lineup; artificially sweetened.
Who it's best for
Most regular gym-goers — the caffeine dose is in the range of about two cups of coffee. Derived from the label figures above — not medical advice.
How we log this label
Every entry is built the same way: we read the current supplement facts panel, log each disclosed dose, compare it against the amounts used in published research, flag proprietary blends, and state the cautions plainly. The full methodology explains each step.
This label against the research
How we evaluate labelsEach bar shows the amount commonly used in published human research, and where this label's dose falls against it. Research amounts are context, not a recommendation — they are not doses, and nothing here is medical advice.
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Citrulline6 g
At or above the studied amount0studied range 6 g–8 g10 g
Studies use about 6 g of pure L-citrulline, or 8 g of citrulline malate — which is about 5.3 g of citrulline at the usual 2:1 ratio, and closer to 4 g if the label is 1:1.
Source: Gough et al., European Journal of Applied Physiology 2021 — “The most commonly employed dose of CM is a single acute 8 g dose”
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Beta-alanine2 g
63% of the low end of the studied range0studied range 3.2 g–6.4 g7 g
Studied as a daily loading protocol of 3.2–6.4 g taken for four weeks or longer. A single serving below that range still counts toward the daily total, but one scoop is not a studied dose on its own.
Source: Rezende et al., Frontiers in Physiology 2020 — “It seems that substantial amounts of BA are required to increase MCarn, with most studies using doses of ~3.2–6.4 g·day−1, for periods ranging from 4 to 24 weeks.”
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Alpha-GPC200 mg
67% of the low end of the studied range0studied range 300 mg–600 mg700 mg
Studied at 300–600 mg before exercise, with most trials at about 600 mg; the evidence base is small compared with caffeine or creatine.
Source: Marcus et al., Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2017 — “The majority of studies use doses of around 600 mg in an acute fashion”
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Caffeine200 mg
At or above the studied amount0studied range 200 mg–400 mg450 mg
Performance studies most often use 3–6 mg per kg of body weight, which works out to roughly 200–400 mg for most adults. The FDA cites 400 mg a day as an amount not generally associated with negative effects in healthy adults.
Source: Guest et al., Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2021 — “Caffeine has consistently been shown to improve exercise performance when consumed in doses of 3–6 mg/kg body mass.”
What other people say
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On the seller's page
4.9 / 5
635 ratings
The brand's own storefront, read July 2026. A seller's rating is collected and moderated by the seller — treat it as a marketing figure, not an independent one.
What people actually report
Bucked Up's flavors get consistent praise, though several users warn of a harsh energy crash and rate the effects as merely average compared to other high-stim pres.
- positive Well-liked flavors. Bucked Up's flavors are repeatedly named among the better-tasting options in the category.
- negative Harsh crash reported. Some users say the comedown is harsh, similar to the brand's caffeinated energy drinks.
- mixed Average effects for some. Other users keep several Bucked Up products in rotation but describe them as unremarkable rather than standout.
Read the threads yourself
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“Bucked up flavors always good”
r/Preworkoutsupplements thread, 2023 -
“It tastes very similar to the energy drink but the crash will be harsh”
r/Preworkoutsupplements thread, 2025 -
“Yup. It's all the same. But also, meh... I have a bunch of BU products. They're aight.”
r/Preworkoutsupplements thread, 2025
Common questions about Bucked Up
How much caffeine is in Bucked Up?
200 mg per full labeled serving — roughly 2.1 small cups of coffee. Within the Scoop Sense pre-workout database (0–400 mg per serving) that places it in the moderate stim tier. The FDA cites about 400 mg per day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults, and coffee, tea, and energy drinks count toward the same total.
Why does Bucked Up make my skin tingle?
The 2 g of beta-alanine. The prickling (paresthesia) in the face, neck, and hands is generally considered harmless, is dose-dependent, and fades on its own — typically within about an hour. Most beta-alanine studies use 3.2 g per day.
Does Bucked Up disclose every dose?
Yes — the label lists an individual amount for each ingredient, with no proprietary blends. That is what the "label fully disclosed" tag on Scoop Sense means, and it is what lets each dose be compared against the amounts used in published research.