Garden of Life SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus
by Garden of Life
"USDA Organic, NSF Certified for Sport pre-workout — clean energy from organic coffee cherry and adaptogenic mushrooms"
Overview
Garden of Life SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus is the clean, organic pre-workout for athletes who want performance without synthetic ingredients. Energy comes from organic coffee cherry extract (85mg caffeine), focus from organic lion's mane mushroom, and endurance from organic beet root and rhodiola. The NSF Certified for Sport designation means it's tested for over 270 banned substances — essential for competitive athletes subject to drug testing. This is the pre-workout for the clean-label, organic-first athlete.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Organic Coffee Cherry Extract | 85 mg caffeine |
| Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom | Included |
| Organic Beet Root | Included |
| Organic Rhodiola | Included |
| Organic Ashwagandha | Included |
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- USDA Organic certified
- NSF Certified for Sport (drug-tested athletes)
- Clean energy (organic coffee cherry)
- Lion's mane for focus
- No artificial anything
What Could Be Better
- Only 85mg caffeine (low for pre-workout)
- Proprietary blend amounts
- Premium price ($28-36)
- Modest performance effects vs synthetic pre-workouts
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Drug-tested competitive athletes
- Clean-label/organic advocates
- Those wanting moderate caffeine
- Natural pre-workout seekers
Not Ideal For
- Those wanting high-stim pre-workout
- Those wanting clinical doses
- Budget pre-workout seekers
Our Verdict
Garden of Life SPORT Energy + Focus is the cleanest pre-workout available — USDA Organic, NSF Certified for Sport, and zero synthetic ingredients. The trade-off is modest stimulant effects compared to conventional pre-workouts. Perfect for drug-tested athletes.