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Theobromine 150 mg
Eleuthero 75 mg
Rhodiola
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Score68
A theobromine-led energy blend with thoughtful L-theanine and botanicals, offset by light extract doses and high cost.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Energy
Cognitive Support

Score 68

A theobromine-led energy blend with thoughtful L-theanine and botanicals, offset by light extract doses and high cost.
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$33.99($1.13 per serving)
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Analysis

Theobromine is the clearest active and may provide smoother, longer-lasting stimulation than a caffeine-heavy product. L-theanine can soften the subjective edge, while cocoa and green tea add related polyphenol pathways.

Rhodiola and eleuthero name active-marker classes but omit species or marker percentages and remain below stronger standalone amounts. Holy basil and schisandra broaden stress-resilience support without enough detail to judge extract strength.

Two capsules provide a coherent energy-and-focus formula without a listed large caffeine dose. The high serving cost makes more sense for someone who specifically prefers theobromine than for a buyer seeking strong adaptogen value.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer theobromine-based stimulation
  • People seeking energy with L-theanine and adaptogens
Best for
  • Steady daytime energy
  • Energy with mood and focus support
  • Users avoiding high-caffeine formulas

Pros

  • Well-aligned theobromine amount
  • Includes L-theanine
  • Green tea and cocoa add polyphenols
  • Multiple adaptogenic ingredients

Cons

  • Rhodiola species is not identified
  • Botanical marker percentages are missing
  • Adaptogen amounts are modest
  • High serving cost

Warnings

  • Theobromine can cause restlessness, nausea, headache, or a racing heartbeat and may disrupt sleep if taken late.
  • Avoid stacking with large amounts of caffeine or other stimulants until tolerance is known.
  • Concentrated green tea extract may cause stomach upset, especially on an empty stomach.
  • Rhodiola and other stimulating adaptogens may be unsuitable for people prone to marked agitation or using activating psychiatric medicines.

Nutrient quality

72 High impact

Several botanical marker compounds are named, but species and marker percentages remain incomplete. Theobromine and theanine are useful, while most adaptogens fall below stronger standalone targets, and theobromine, theanine, green tea, and adaptogens form a coherent gentle-energy blend.

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Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

Every listed active has a specific amount and no proprietary blend obscures the formula. Complete intake directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied, leaving part of the label unverified.

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Customer satisfaction

54 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction level is strong. The very small feedback volume makes the aggregate uncertain.

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Value for money

57 Moderate impact

The cost is only partly supported because much of the botanical breadth is lightly dosed. The serving is expensive relative to the depth of the adaptogen components, and more focused energy blends may deliver stronger value at similar quality.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportB CoverageB+ Formula Quality

Theobromine, theanine, green tea, and several adaptogens support gentle alertness and stress resilience. The central stimulant amount is useful without relying on a large caffeine serving.

Rhodiola and eleuthero are supplied below stronger stand-alone targets, and their marker percentages are not disclosed. The formula is coherent, but much of its broad botanical support lacks strong depth.

Study evidence
Eleuthero Disputed 3 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Theanine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Theobromine Adverse 1 study
Cognitive Support
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportB- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Green Tea · 150 mgTheanine · 125 mg

L-theanine, green tea, rhodiola, eleuthero, holy basil, and schisandra create a broad mental-energy and stress-resilience formula. The concept is strong, but most adaptogens are below preferred amounts and their marker percentages are not given.

Theobromine offers gentler stimulation than caffeine, while theanine may smooth the energizing effect. Meaningful breadth is therefore paired with uneven depth and uncertain extract quality.

Study evidence
Eleuthero No effect 1 study
Green Tea Supportive 32 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Theanine Supportive 25 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Andean Cocoa extract
250 mg
Green Tea extract (EGCG, total Polyphenols)
 150 mg
Theobromine
150 mg
L-Theanine
125 mg
Eleuthero root extract (Eleutherosides)
 75 mg
Holy Basil extract (Oleanolic Acid, Ursolic Acid)
 75 mg
Rhodiola root extract (Rosavin, Salidroside)
 75 mg
Schisandra berry extract (Schisandrins)
 75 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Theobromine · 150 mg OverallScore92
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Standalone theobromine is supplied in a well-aligned amount for mood and blood-flow support. Several botanical extracts and L-theanine broaden the energy formula, although no theobromine purity percentage is stated. The serving cost sits near the collection benchmark and is reasonable for the broader blend.

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Eleuthero (Eleutherosides) · 75 mg OverallScore56
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label identifies Eleuthero root extract and names eleutherosides, offering useful source and marker detail. It does not give the marker percentage, and the extract amount remains below the preferred range. The high serving cost further limits its appeal as an Eleuthero-focused choice.

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Rhodiola (Rosavin, Salidroside) · 75 mg OverallScore52
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Both marker compounds are listed, but the label does not identify the Rhodiola species. Missing marker percentages further limit confidence in authenticity and standardization. The low serving limits its fit as a focused Rhodiola option.

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81 Performance

AdrenaSense

Natural Factors WS WomenSense
<p>Its label clearly provides 200 mg of Rhodiola extract as Rosavins, making it a more clearly defined rhodiola and eleuthero option. Compared with the original, its ingredient and goal alignment is stronger, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
73 Performance

HPA Adapt

Integrative Therapeutics
<p>Its label clearly provides 200 mg of Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) leaf extract as Ursolic Acid, making it a more clearly defined rhodiola and eleuthero option. Compared with the original, its ingredient and goal alignment is stronger, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
81 Performance

Adrenal Serenity

Natural Factors Stress-Relax
<p>Its label clearly provides 250 mg of Sensoril Ashwagandha extract, making it a more clearly defined rhodiola and eleuthero option. Compared with the original, its ingredient and goal alignment is stronger, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
76 Budget

Phyto-ADR

Pure Encapsulations
<p>Its label clearly provides 150 mg of Pantothenic Acid as Calcium Pantothenate, preserving relevant rhodiola and eleuthero coverage. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
66 Budget

Sugar-Free Energizer Strawberry Lemonade Flavored

Vega Sport
<p>Its label clearly provides 0 g of Sugars, preserving relevant rhodiola and eleuthero coverage. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
71 Budget

Energy

Host Defense MycoBotanicals
<p>Its label clearly provides 200 mg of Cordyceps, preserving relevant rhodiola and eleuthero coverage. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
64 Value

Steel-Libido Pink For Women

Irwin Naturals
<p>Its label clearly provides 1.50 g of Total Fat and 3 mg of BioPerine Complex, keeping the formula relevant to eleuthero and theobromine. Compared with the original, the lower serving cost and ingredient detail create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although it does not retain the original product’s rhodiola coverage.</p>
77 Value

Energy Xtra

Pure Encapsulations
<p>Its label clearly provides 200 mg of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract as Withanolides, keeping the formula relevant to rhodiola and eleuthero. Compared with the original, the lower serving cost and ingredient detail create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
67 Value

Adrenal Optimizer

Jarrow Formulas
<p>Its label clearly provides 100 mg of Vitamin C as Calcium Ascorbate, keeping the formula relevant to rhodiola and eleuthero. Compared with the original, the lower serving cost and ingredient detail create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although it does not retain the original product’s theobromine coverage.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Sleep symptoms associated with intake of specific dietary nutrients.
    Grandner MA; Jackson N; Gerstner JR; Knutson KL · Journal of sleep research · 2014
    Cross-sectional study4,552 participantsEnergy forTheobromine
  2. No benefit adding eleutherococcus senticosus to stress management training in stress-related fatigue/weakness, impaired work or concentration, a randomized controlled study.
    Schaffler K; Wolf OT; Burkart M · Pharmacopsychiatry · 2014
    Randomized trial144 participantsCognitive Support forEleuthero
  3. Safety and efficacy of cognitive training plus epigallocatechin-3-gallate in young adults with Down's syndrome (TESDAD): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial.
    de la Torre R; de Sola S; Hernandez G; Farré M; Pujol J; Rodriguez J; Espadaler JM; Langohr K; Cuenca-Royo A; Principe A; Xicota L; Janel N; Catuara-Solarz S; Sanchez-Benavides G; Bléhaut H; Dueñas-Espín I; Del Hoyo L; Benejam B; Blanco-Hinojo L; Videla S; Fitó M; Delabar JM; Dierssen M; TESDAD study group · The Lancet. Neurology · 2017
    Randomized trial87 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  4. Association between tea consumption and risk of cognitive disorders: A dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies.
    Liu X; Du X; Han G; Gao W · Oncotarget · 2018
    Meta-analysis48,435 participants17 studies pooledCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  5. Investigating the Impact of Tea Consumption on Cognitive Function and Exploring Tea-Genetic Interactions in Older Adults Aged 65-105 Years: Findings from the 2002-2018 CLHLS Data.
    Yu L; Yang M; Ye KX; Li C; Zou M; Wang J; Yuan X; Zheng D; Sun C; Zhang Y; Feng Q; Maier AB; Sun L; Feng L; Wang Y; Chen H; Zeng Y · The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2024
    Cohort study76,270 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  6. Consumption of green tea, but not black tea or coffee, is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline.
    Noguchi-Shinohara M; Yuki S; Dohmoto C; Ikeda Y; Samuraki M; Iwasa K; Yokogawa M; Asai K; Komai K; Nakamura H; Yamada M · PloS one · 2014
    Cohort study490 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  7. Green Tea Consumption and the Risk of Incident Dementia in Elderly Japanese: The Ohsaki Cohort 2006 Study.
    Tomata Y; Sugiyama K; Kaiho Y; Honkura K; Watanabe T; Zhang S; Sugawara Y; Tsuji I · The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry · 2018
    Cohort study13,645 participantsCognitive Support forGreen Tea
  8. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity.
    Panossian A; Wikman G · Current clinical pharmacology · 2009
    Narrative reviewCognitive Support forRhodiola Energy forEleuthero
  9. Effects of a Rhodiola rosea extract on mental resource allocation and attention: An event-related potential dual task study.
    Koop T; Dienel A; Heldmann M; Münte TF · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Single-arm trial50 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  10. Central additive effect of Ginkgo biloba and Rhodiola rosea on psychomotor vigilance task and short-term working memory accuracy.
    Al-Kuraishy HM · Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology · 2016
    Clinical trial112 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  11. Clinical evidence for the adaptogenic effects of Withania somnifera and Rhodiola rosea - A systematic review with molecular interpretation of psychometric outcomes.
    Łuszczak J; Kocki J · Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM · 2026
    Systematic review19 studies pooledCognitive Support forRhodiola
  12. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the standardised extract shr-5 of the roots of Rhodiola rosea in the treatment of subjects with stress-related fatigue.
    Olsson EM; von Schéele B; Panossian AG · Planta medica · 2009
    Randomized trial60 participantsCognitive Support forRhodiola
  13. Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
    Foxe JJ; Morie KP; Laud PJ; Rowson MJ; de Bruin EA; Kelly SP · Neuropharmacology · 2012
    Randomized trial27 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  14. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Payne ER; Aceves-Martins M; Dubost J; Greyling A; de Roos B · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis50 studies pooledCognitive Support forTheanine
  15. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Hidese S; Ogawa S; Ota M; Ishida I; Yasukawa Z; Ozeki M; Kunugi H · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial30 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  16. Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Dassanayake TL; Wijesundara D; Kahathuduwa CN; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2023
    Randomized trial32 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  17. Acute effects of theanine, caffeine and theanine-caffeine combination on attention.
    Kahathuduwa CN; Dassanayake TL; Amarakoon AMT; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2018
    Clinical trial20 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  18. Randomized controlled trial of Siberian ginseng for chronic fatigue.
    Hartz AJ; Bentler S; Noyes R; Hoehns J; Logemann C; Sinift S; Butani Y; Wang W; Brake K; Ernst M; Kautzman H · Psychological medicine · 2004
    Randomized trial96 participantsEnergy forEleuthero
  19. The effect of eight weeks of supplementation with Eleutherococcus senticosus on endurance capacity and metabolism in human
    J Kuo, K W Chen, I S Cheng, P H Tsai, Y J Lu, N Y Lee · Chinese Journal of Physiology · 2010
    Randomized trial9 participantsEnergy forEleuthero
  20. The Effect of Short-Term Rhodiola rosea Supplementation on Simulated Game Time, Perceived Fatigue, and Performance in Basketball Players.
    Wang J; Zhao H; Yu L; Zhao K; Jiang W; Liu S; Dai J; Xu L; Sun P; Yun H; Liu C · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial48 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  21. Effects of Rhodiola rosea on Physical and Decision-Making Performance in Football Players: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
    Dou Y; Wang Y; Zhang W; Jiang Y; Zhang J; Yang T; Han Z; Li Y; Liu C; Ren D · Nutrients · 2026
    Randomized trial24 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  22. Combined Effects of Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation on Straight Punch Explosive Power in Untrained and Trained Boxing Volunteers: A Synergistic Approach.
    Tao B; Sun H; Li H; Xu Z; Xu Y; Chen L; Ma C; Zhang X; Yu L; Bao S; Liu C · Metabolites · 2025
    Randomized trial96 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  23. Rhodiola rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue Symptoms: Results of an Open-Label Clinical Trial.
    Lekomtseva Y; Zhukova I; Wacker A · Complementary medicine research · 2019
    Single-arm trial100 participantsEnergy forRhodiola
  24. Combined Rhodiola rosea and eccentric training boost endurance performance and lower-limb reactive strength in recreationally active women.
    Wang IL; Su Y; Zhang L; Tang M; Chen YM · Frontiers in physiology · 2025
    Randomized trial30 participantsEnergy forRhodiola