Cellucor C4 Original Tart Candy Explosive is a pre-workout combination product containing CarnoSyn, Creatine Nitrate, and B vitamins. This formulation is designed for use before physical activity. It has an N+ Score of 81.
About This Product
C4 Original Tart Candy Explosive by Cellucor is a creatine supplement containing 12 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 81/100 (Grade B).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and 2 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Comprehensive formula with expected ingredients for its category
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +5 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 12 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (12 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | — | N/A |
| Niacin | 30.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 500.000 mcg | High |
| Vitamin B12 | 35.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 250.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 24.000 mg | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | — | N/A |
| Folic Acid | 250.000 mcg | Adequate |
| CarnoSyn | 1.600 Gram(s) | Under |
| Creatine Nitrate | 1.000 Gram(s) | N/A |
| Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate | 1.000 Gram(s) | Under |
| Explosive Energy Blend | 425.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.