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Firestarter | Natural Energy Complex

The ideal fix for that 4pm slump or as a pre-workout supplement, with a punchy 150mg of natural caffeine from Guarana seed, kola nut and natural coffee extract.

This blend is made from entirely natural & no expense spared ingredients such as nutrient-packed cherry & pomegranate fruit powder along with chilli for a little kick.

Designed by leading sports dietitians and the former Head of Taste at Green & Blacks (and yes, it really does tastes as good as it sounds 💁🏼‍♀️🤤).

125g / 25 servings

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Beetroot Powder, Montmorency Sour Cherry Powder (5%), Kola Nut Extract (3%), Guarana Seed Extract (2%), Natural Flavouring, Natural Coffee Extract (2%), Cayenne Chilli Pepper Powder (2%), Acerola Cherry Powder (1%), Pomegranate Powder (1%), Natural Sweeteners (Erythritol & Steviol Glycosides from Stevia Plant)

High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women (3000mg/100g)


10g100g
Energy (kJ)97968
Energy (kcal)23230
Total Fat (g)0.10.9
of which saturates (g)0.00.2
Carbohydrate (g)4.747.4
of which sugars (g)3.131.3
Fibre (g)1.110.5
Protein (g)0.76.9
Salt (g)0.030.34
Vitamin C (mg)40%NRV
50%

Add 1 level teaspoon (5g) to 200-250ml ofwater, juice, or your favourite smoothie. Feeling bold? Knock it back as a shot for an instant energy hit!

This one smells amazing! Alongside the key ingredient of collagen, this juice is full of highly nutritious fruit and vegetables, but has the additional bonus of a generous (but safe) dose of collagen. Find out a little more about the research below.

Ro Huntriss

Ro Huntriss

Clinical-lead Dietitian & Nutritionist

Why we made it

We are super pumped (literally) about this blend. So many of the natural energy powders out there taste truly gross. We have designed this to be something you could either take as a shot before your workout or in a longer drink that you can sip.

With a punchy 150mg of natural, plant-based caffeine from guarana seed, kola nut and natural coffee extract. This signature blend is also Ideal for the morning after the night before (we’ve all been there) and that afternoon slump. Perfect for supercharging your workout.

250g / 25 Servings

No artificial sugars or sweeteners

No artificial additives

Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians

Why our dietitian likes it

Ro Huntriss

I opt for the energy complex when I want a punchy start to my day or my afternoon. It can give both a physical and mental boost, and on some days, a boost is just what we need. In addition to the caffeine, the ingredients have been carefully selected to make this complex a nourishing one.

Fitness expert's opinion

Mckenzi Sager

This energy complex is comprised of all-natural ingredients, specifically chosen to offer you both health and performance benefits. The pre-workout blend packs 150mg caffeine which is equivalent to the caffeine in one and a half cups of coffee, guaranteed to give your workout a physical and mental boost. The blend provides 50% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C which is associated with a plethora of health benefits to include promoting a healthy immune system, mental health, reducing tiredness and fatigue and maintaining a normal immune function during and following intense physical activity.

What makes it special?

Energise

Maca, guarana seed, kola nut, natural coffee extract and chilli work together to energise the body and wake up the mind

Gentle on the nervous system, these botanicals give you a constant flow of fresh energy.

No synthetic caffeine, no jitters, no crashes. Pure sustained energy and clarity.

Nourish

Raw Beetroot powder improves circulation to help your brain and body recharge and sustain longer workout sessions.

Packed with nutrients and potent antioxidants, lucuma, maca, matcha green tea and cherry revitalise the body and help to protect it from damage during intense exercise.

Focus

Korean Panax Ginseng lights up the mood and clears the mind to help you better focus on your goals.

In the morning or after work, ENERGISE to improve your short-term results and fuel your long-term vision: day after day.

Immunity

Acerola cherry provides a dose of vitamin C to support your immune system in the context of your general health, and during and post-exercise.

The varied antioxidant offering from this complex will help to improve immune response, prevent disease and manage existing health conditions, with turmeric providing a little extra immune support.

Plant pOWER

Every ingredient in our energy & immunity blend is a real food product from natural ingredients. As with all our products, the blend is deeply grounded in nutritional science.

Guarana Seed

Kola Nut

Maca root, guarana seed, kola nut have been known for 1000s of years for their unique properties that increase energy and focus.

This powerful combination provides a one-two punch of a quick pick-me-up followed by a sustained energy boost that is released slowly to powder you through our workout or throughout the day, and without a crash.

The science behind it

Cherry, pomegranate 

The remaining nutritious powders include beetroot which is known for its vasodilation effects (widening of blood vessels) which increase blood flow and gas exchange, linked to improvements in strengthening and efficiency of muscle contraction, cardiorespiratory endurance (8) and improved resistance training performance (9). This, in addition to the remaining plant powders of cherry, pomegranate and lucuma provides a blend containing a variety of antioxidants, which have been shown to combat cell damage by oxidative stress (10), and improve high-intensity endurance and resistance exercise performance (11).

Maca

The maca plant is a plant native to Peru and for millennia, maca root has been used to aid various aspects of health and fertility. Maca root has become increasingly popular in the Western world in recent years and clinical research investigating the health effects of maca root is starting to grow.

In addition to its macronutrient profile, maca is rich in several micronutrients to include sodium, magnesium, calcium and potassium (1). Maca was traditionally given to men to boost energy levels before going into battle; moving into the modern day, recent research suggests that maca could improve endurance in athletes and shows promise in reducing fatigue (4,5). It’s been known traditionally to boost libido and fertility which has also now also been observed in clinical trials, particularly in men (2,3). There are links to improved cognitive function (6) and mood (7), however more research is needed to explore these associations further.

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The information above is a review of the literature to demonstrate potential health benefits of the ingredients within the products. We do not claim that our products or any ingredient within our products can treat, cure or prevent any health condition. Products should be consumed as part of a healthy diet. For individual advice about any health condition, please speak to your GP.