Herolean Fat Burner + Pre Workout Review

Herolean Fat Burner is a fat burning pre workout supplement from Dark Labs. It contains the exotic stimulants DMAA and DMHA, a combination that is rarely seen in supplements made today.

As Dark Labs is the same company that made Crack Pre Workout, I knew I had to try out Herolean.

As such, I promptly ordered a tub from Poland and tried it out a week later.

And wow, it is really strong. So strong it made my list of the strongest fat burners.

If you’d like to check it out yourself, use the links below.

My Experience

Overall, a full scoop of Herolean Fat Burner was too strong for me.

The significant doses of Yohimbine HCL (10 mg) and Alpha Yohimbine (3 mg) simply were not comfortable for me. If you can tolerate those doses, then I think Herolean may be a rare treat for you.

I’m going to try taking a half scoop of Herolean, combining it with a half scoop of another pre workout like Hooligan. I’ll report back to see if that creates a better experience.

For now, my favorite fat burning pre workout is still Alpha Lion Superhuman Burn.

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Scoop Size

A serving of Herolean is a scant 5.1 grams. As a fat burner pre workout, Herolean doesn’t really mess around with pump ingredients and just goes straight to the stimulants.

A level scoop weighed in between 5 and 6 grams, so I’d imagine you can actually use a little bit less than a full level scoop to get a true single serving. At most, go with a level scoop.

Effects

I took a level scoop of Herolean before my morning workout along with my typical breakfast shake.

As there’s no beta alanine in this, the first effects I felt were some of the chills and mouth watering effects from the alpha yohimbine. These were some of the most pronounced effects I’ve felt from alpha yohimbine since I tried Glaxon’s Specimen Pre Workout, which I wasn’t a massive fan of.

At about the 50 minute mark I could definitely feel the stimulants kicking in. My heart rate was increased, I was sweating more than usual, and I felt a general hyper-awareness of my surroundings.

There was not a “high” feeling that Excelsior gives, nor was there the aggression that Assassin provides. There was definitely a strong sense of urgency.

Unfortunately, at a level scoop it was making my heart race too much. This led to me requiring longer breaks between my sets to get my heart rate back down, which actually extended my workout. This is the opposite of what I’m looking for. Instead of feeling amazing being in the gym, I felt a low level of discomfort the entire time.

Raised body temperature and sweatiness lasted for about 4 hours or so. If you’re looking for a thermogenic, I think this will satisfy your needs.

I’m going to try taking a half scoop of this with a half scoop of another pre workout to see if I can get a more balanced result. But at a level scoop, it was too stimmed out for me to actually focus and enjoy my training.

After

I’d say the slightly uncomfortable effects lasted for two to three hours, after which the Alpha Yo wore off enough for me to be comfortable. Any other stimulants, the eria jarensis, DMAA, DMHA, etc. stuck around and gave me some appetite suppression.

There was a small noticeable decline in mood toward the end of the afternoon, probably 9 or 10 hours after taking Herolean. This was not nearly as bad as with Excelsior. Excelsior felt like a full on crash. Herolean was a much more tolerable comedown that is expected after taking stimulants like DMAA or DMHA.

Where to Buy Herolean + Discount Code

US

Folks in the USA can find Herolean Fat Burner at the following retailers:

• Muscle Factory
  • LV5 = $5 off
• Nutrition Cartel
  • Save 15% on your order with promo code = LIFTVAULT
• Supps Central
  • Save 15% on your order with promo code = LIFTVAULT15
• Supp Kingz
  • Save 15% on your order with promo code = LIFTVAULT15

EU + Rest of of World

Outside of the US, you can only get Herolean from WXN Labs, which ships from Poland.

You can order from other countries through WXN Labs, but the shipping and currency conversion rates can get pretty expensive.

Ingredients Label

Here is the ingredients label for Herolean pre workout. A full breakdown for each ingredient appears under the label.

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (2,000 mg)

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (LCLT) is a compound that has been shown to reduce exercise-induced muscle tissue damage.

2,000 mg is a clinical dosage of LCLT.

Olive Leaf Extract (300 mg)

As the name suggests, olive leaf extract is derived from the leaves of an olive plant. It contains oleuropein, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant. I

ts anti-inflammatory properties are thought to help reduce fat storage, as inflammation can lead to fat storage.

Caffeine Anhydrous (300 mg)

Caffeine anhydrous is the standard, most popular form of caffeine. It is typically found in coffee, energy drinks, etc. and has well-studied effects of increasing energy, boosting focus, and enhancing mood.

300 mg is a relatively strong dosage of caffeine anhydrous, but not outrageous. It’s certainly enough for most people.

Raspberry Ketones (300 mg)

Found in raspberries, raspberry ketones has been linked with the breakdown of fat cells and an increase in adiponectin. Adiponectin is a hormone that has been linked with weight loss.

However, these results have never been observed in human studies.

Green Coffee Bean Extract (150 mg)

Green coffee bean extract is a concentrated source of dietary chlorogenic acid. It is often used for promoting heart health and aiding fat loss.

There is some limited research suggesting that green coffee bean extract can provide minor reductions in weight and fat mass. More human studies are needed to corroborate these claims.

As the green coffee bean extract in Herolean has been standardized to 50% chlorogenic acid content, a clinical dosage of it would start at 240 mg and go as high as 600 mg. As such, this ingredient appears to be underdosed in Herolean.

Eria Jarensis Extract (250 mg)

Eria Jarensis Extract is a stimulant frequently seen in hardcore pre workout supplements.

250 mg is a solid dosage of eria jarensis extract.

2-Aminoisoheptane, DMHA (200 mg)

DMHA is an exotic stimulant that stimulates the production of neurotransmitters dopamine and noradrenaline. It is frequently used in the strongest pre workouts and grew in popularity as DMAA came under increased scrutiny.

200 mg is a strong dosage of DMHA.

Related: Best DMHA Pre Workout

1,3 Dimethylamylamine, DMAA (100 mg)

DMAA is another exotic stimulant that has seen somewhat of a comeback in 2020. After facing increased legal scrutiny and regulatory bans in 2013, it moved “underground,” appearing in fewer pre workout supplements.

2019 saw the rise of Dark Energy Pre Workout and Crack Pre Workout, two hardcore pre workouts containing DMAA.

Like DMHA, it is an amphetamine derivative that acts upon the sympathetic nervous system, increasing concentrations of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

100 mg is an extremely strong dosage of DMAA.

Related: Best DMAA Pre Workout

Synephrine HCL (50 mg)

Synephrine is a well-researched ingredient that has been shown to aid in weight loss.

“In general, bitter orange extract alone (p-synephrine) or in combination with other herbal ingredients did not produce significant adverse events as an increase in heart rate or blood pressure, or alter electrocardiographic data, serum chemistry, blood cell counts or urinalysis. p-Synephrine alone as well as in combination products were shown to increase resting metabolic rate and energy expenditure, and modest increases in weight loss were observed with bitter orange extract/p-synephrine-containing products when given for six to 12 weeks.”

Synephrine Meta Analysis

50 mg of synephrine is a solid dosage for fat burning effects.

Hordenine (50 mg)

Hordenine (N,N-dimethyltyramine) is a stimulant that is often included in recent “nootropic” products. It is not widely researched, so much of the information available comes from anecdotal accounts.

According to those account, “effective” doses start around 20 mg, so the 50 mg included in Herolean should be enough to feel the focus effects touted by proponents of Hordenine.

Gamma-Butyrobetaine Ethyl Ester Chloride (25 mg)

Gamma-Butyrobetaine Ethyl Ester Chloride (GBB) is a molecule that is converted to carnitine in the body. This process can support fat loss and the increase of body temperature.

25 mg is within the recommended range for GBB.

Black Pepper Extract (10 mg)

Black Pepper Extract simply helps the absorption of supplements.

10 mg is plenty of black pepper extract.

Yohimbine HCL (10 mg)

Yohimbine HCL helps promote fat loss, an effect noted for obese and lean people.

10 mg is a massive dosage compared to most fat burning and pre workout supplements.

Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract, Alpha Yohimbine (3 mg)

Rauwolfia, also known as Alpha Yo, is a diastereoisomer of Yohimbine. In other words, it is a specific part of Yohimbine that is known for its stimulant effects.

3 mg is a high dosage of rauwolfia. Those who are sensitive to alpha yohimbine may want to steer clear of this product.

About Kyle Risley

Kyle Risley founded Lift Vault in 2016 to make finding great powerlifting programs easier. Since then, the site has grown to include hundreds of programs for strength, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, and more. He currently lives in Massachusetts and continues to compete in powerlifting.