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Caffeine Anhydrous vs L-Citrulline Malate
Pre-Workout
Caffeine Anhydrous
- Evidence
- Strong
- Dose
- Typically 3–6 mg/kg bodyweight (individual tolerance varies)
- Timing
- 30–60 minutes before training
- Best for
- Training performance, Endurance, Alertness
- Stacks
- L-Theanine, L-Citrulline Malate, Beta-Alanine
Pre-Workout
L-Citrulline Malate
- Evidence
- Moderate
- Dose
- 6–8 g
- Timing
- 30–60 minutes pre-training
- Best for
- Training volume, Muscular endurance
- Stacks
- Caffeine Anhydrous, Beta-Alanine
How to choose
Both Caffeine Anhydrous and L-Citrulline Malate earn their place in the library. Pick Caffeine Anhydrous if its profile above better matches your training phase, equipment access, and evidence tolerance — otherwise L-Citrulline Malate is the stronger fit. In most programs, alternating between them across mesocycles delivers the broadest adaptation.