Forge | Pre-Workout Fat Burner


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Get the only[1] Some popular pre-workout fat burners are all-natural. Some contain the right mix of high-quality ingredients. Some provide clinically effective doses. But only Forge checks each of these boxes. 100% natural[2] Forge doesn’t just “contain natural ingredients''—every ingredient is naturally sourced from plants and animals. Forge contains no artificial or synthetic substances of any kind. pre-workout fat burner with clinically effective doses[3] Every serving of Forge contains 2,760 milligrams of active ingredients that have been shown to be safe and effective in peer-reviewed scientific research. of 3 scientifically proven ingredients[4] Each active ingredient in Forge is backed by published scientific studies that show benefits in healthy humans. for more fat loss, less muscle loss, and better performance and focus.

Will Forge melt fat from your belly, hips, and thighs faster than a sneeze in a cyclone? No.

Will it turbocharge your metabolism and energy levels? Absolutely not.

But will it help you burn more fat (and “stubborn fat” in particular) and preserve more muscle during fasted training[5] Elevated insulin levels completely negate Forge’s fat loss benefits, so you want to use it only when you’re in a fasted state (when it has been at least 3-to-5+ hours since your last meal). and improve physical performance and mental focus? Yes. Or your money back.

  • 23 peer-reviewed scientific studies support Forge’s combination of ingredients and doses[6] That’s 232 pages of scientific research that shows Forge works exactly like we say it does.
  • Contains no artificial fillers, food dyes, or other chemical junk[8] While these types of chemicals may not be as dangerous as some people claim, studies suggest that regular consumption of them may indeed be harmful to our health. And that’s why you won’t find them in Forge.
  • Analyzed for purity and potency in a state-of-the-art ISO 17025 accredited lab[7] Every bottle of Forge is guaranteed to provide exactly what the label claims and nothing else—no heavy metals, microbes, allergens, or other contaminants.
  • Total formulation transparency (no proprietary blends)[9] This means you know exactly what’s in every serving of Forge—every dose of every ingredient—and can verify the accuracy and efficacy of the formulation.
  • Made in the USA in NSF-certified and FDA-inspected and cGMP-compliant facilities

Forge is also backed by our “No Return Necessary” money-back guarantee that works like this:

If you don’t absolutely love Forge, just let us know, and we’ll give you a full refund on the spot. No forms or returns necessary.

So order now, try Forge risk free, and see for yourself why it’s one of the most popular all-natural pre-workout fat burners in the world (over 100,000 bottles sold and counting!).

Will Forge melt fat from your belly, hips, and thighs faster than a sneeze in a cyclone? No.

Will it turbocharge your metabolism and energy levels? Absolutely not.

But will it help you burn more fat (and “stubborn fat” in particular) and preserve more muscle during fasted training[8] Elevated insulin levels completely negate Forge’s fat loss benefits, so you want to use it only when you’re in a fasted state (when it has been at least 3-to-5+ hours since your last meal). and improve physical performance and mental focus? Yes. Or your money back.

  • Total formulation transparency (no proprietary blends)[9] This means you know exactly what’s in every serving of Forge—every dose of every ingredient—and can verify the accuracy and efficacy of the formulation.
  • Made in the USA in NSF-certified and FDA-inspected and cGMP-compliant facilities
  • Backed by our “No Return Necessary” money-back guarantee that works like this: If you don’t absolutely love Forge, just let us know, and we’ll give you a full refund on the spot. No forms or returns necessary.

So order now, try Forge risk free, and see for yourself why it’s one of the most popular all-natural pre-workout fat burners in the world (over 100,000 bottles sold and counting!).

Notice to California Consumers

WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.

Ingredients (2,760 milligrams per serving)

Yohimbine (10 milligrams per serving)

Yohimbine is a naturally occurring substance that’s found in several types of plants native to central and western Africa, including the bark of the yohimbe tree.

Studies show that yohimbine accelerates fat loss by increasing calorie burning and making “stubborn fat” deposits easier to lose.[10][11][12]

The details of how yohimbine speeds up fat loss in the stomach, hips, and thighs regions (the hardest spots to lean out for most people) are rather technical, but the gist is it “deactivates” a mechanism in fat cells that prevents them from being burned.[13]

In a sense, yohimbine helps “take the brakes off” of fat loss so your body’s natural fat-burning chemicals can work more effectively.[14]

Additionally, research shows that yohimbine may also improve exercise performance by staving off physical fatigue—a welcome bonus when calories are restricted for fat loss.[15]

There’s a slight catch with yohimbine, though:

Elevated insulin levels completely negate its weight-loss effects, and that means that if you want to reap its fat loss benefits, you want to use yohimbine only when you’re in a fasted state.[16][17]

The clinically effective dose of yohimbine is between 0.1 and 0.2 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.

Forge contains 10 milligrams of yohimbine per serving and just 2.5 milligrams per pill to allow for maximum flexibility in dosing, as optimal intake depends on body weight.

This also allows for maximum safety.

While yohimbine is generally well tolerated in lower (but still effective) doses, overdosing can cause various negative side effects, including agitation, anxiety, hypertension, and tachycardia.[18]

This is why people with anxiety or panic or trauma disorders (like PTSD) are not advised to take yohimbine.

So, for example, a clinically effective dose of yohimbine for a 150-pound woman would be 7 to 13 milligrams, and one serving of Forge (4 pills) fits nicely in the middle.

Furthermore, if she feels good at this dose, she could add an additional capsule to each dosage and reach the top of the clinically effective range.

A clinically effective dosage for a 200-pound man, however, is higher: 9 to 18 milligrams. In this case, he could start with 4 pills per dosage to assess tolerance and move up to 6 to 7 for the maximum dose for his body weight.

Yohimbine Plant

β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate (2.5 grams per serving)

β-Hydroxy β-Methylbutyrate, also known as HMB, is a substance formed when your body metabolizes the amino acid leucine, which is an amino acid that directly stimulates protein synthesis.[19]

HMB is often sold as a muscle-building aid, but the research purported to demonstrate these benefits is shaky at best.[20]

Well-designed studies do show that HMB is an effective anti-catabolic agent, however.[21]

That is, it’s good at reducing muscle breakdown rates, which can help you recover faster from your workouts and experience less muscle soreness.

This also makes HMB perfect for use with fasted training because its anti-catabolic effects can counter the increased muscle breakdown rates that occur when exercising in a fasted state.[22]

In this way, HMB helps you reap all the fat loss benefits of fasted training with fewer problems related to muscle loss.

It’s also worth noting that HMB is superior to leucine in suppressing muscle breakdown.[23] This means it’s also more effective than BCAA supplements because they rely on leucine for their anti-catabolic effects (isoleucine and valine are very weak in this regard).[24][25]

The clinically effective dose of HMB is between 2 and 3 grams.

Raw piece of steak

CDP-Choline (250 milligrams per serving)

CDP-choline (also known as citicoline) is a chemical that occurs naturally in the brain and increases levels of another chemical called phosphatidylcholine, which is vital for brain health and function.

CDP-choline can also increase levels of a neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter involved in learning and muscular contraction.

Research shows that supplementation with CDP-choline improves focus and memory (and verbal memory in particular) and mitigates cognitive decline as we age.[26][27][28][29][30]

For attentional purposes, the clinically effective dose of CDP-choline is between 250 and 500 milligrams.

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No Artificial Food Dyes or Other Chemical Junk

Studies show that artificial food dyes may cause negative effects in some people, including gastrointestinal toxicity and behavioral disorders.[31][32][33][34][35]

No Artificial Food Dyes or Other Chemical Junk

Lab Tested for Potency & Purity

Every bottle of Forge is analyzed in a state-of-the-art ISO 17025 accredited lab to verify what is and isn’t in it. That way, you know exactly what you’re getting and putting into your body.

Lab Tested for Potency & Purity
Forge Lab Test Certificate

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    β-Methylbutyrate
  • CDP-Choline
  • 100% Natural Ingredients
  • Lab Tested
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The #1 brand of all-natural sports supplements.

Over 3,000,000 bottles sold to over 400,000 customers who have left us over 40,000 5-star reviews.

Natural Ingredients
No Chemical Junk

Forge doesn’t just “contain natural ingredients”—every ingredient is naturally sourced. We don’t use artificial or synthetic substances of any kind.

Science-Backed Ingredients
Science-Backed Ingredients

Every ingredient in Forge is backed by peer-reviewed scientific research demonstrating clear benefits in healthy humans.

Clinically Effective Doses
Clinically Effective Ingredients & Doses

Every ingredient in Forge is included at clinically effective levels, which are the exact amounts shown to be safe and effective in peer-reviewed scientific research.

Lab Tested
Lab Tested

Forge is tested by third-party labs for heavy metals, microbes, allergens, and other contaminants to ensure it meets FDA purity standards.

Made in USA
Made in USA

Forge is proudly made in America in NSF-certified and FDA-inspected facilities in accordance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations.

100% Money-Back-Guarantee
"No Return Necessary"
Money-Back Guarantee

If you don't absolutely love Forge, you get a prompt and courteous refund. No forms or returns necessary.

Trusted by scientists, doctors, and everyday fitness folk alike.

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Ingredients & Directions

Forge Supplement Facts Forge Supplement Facts

Directions

Take 1 capsule per 50 pounds of body weight 15 minutes prior to fasted training. If well tolerated, add 1 capsule per use until reaching 1 capsule per 25 pounds of body weight.

Warning

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Do not exceed recommended dose. Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are at risk, have been diagnosed, or are being treated for high blood pressure, heart, kidney, or thyroid, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, or stroke.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

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