Gorilla Mind Energy is built on a simple argument: most energy drinks are a jolt of caffeine and a sprinkle of antioxidants, with nootropics dosed too low to do anything. Gorilla Mind packs over 2,000mg of actual cognitive ingredients into every can. Per 16oz can you get 1,000mg N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine, 400mg Alpha-GPC 50%, 200mg Caffeine, 200mg Uridine Monophosphate, 100mg L-Theanine, 15mg Saffron Extract, 200mcg Huperzine A, and five essential vitamins in their biologically active forms. The formula is designed to push the dopaminergic, serotonergic, and cholinergic pathways at once rather than just blocking adenosine. 5 calories, zero sugar, no artificial colors. One can is one serving.†
Supplement Facts: Gorilla Mind Energy (Per 1 Can / 16 fl oz)
- Calories: 5
- Total Sugars: 0g (0g added sugar)
- Total Fat: 0g | Sodium: 25mg | Total Carbohydrate: 1g | Protein: 0g
- Vitamin C: 90mg (100% DV), plus Niacin, Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate), Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin), Folate, and Pantothenic Acid
Energy Matrix
- N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine: 1,000mg
- Alpha-GPC 50%: 400mg
- Caffeine Anhydrous: 200mg
- Uridine 5'-Monophosphate: 200mg
- L-Theanine: 100mg
- Saffron Extract: 15mg
- Huperzine A: 200mcg (from Huperzia serrata whole plant extract)
- Over 2,000mg of total nootropic actives per can
- Zero sugar, no artificial colors
- Sold in cases of 12 cans
- Third-party tested for identity, potency, purity, and composition
- For healthy adults 18 and older
- California Prop 65 Warning applies.
Three Pathways, Not One
Caffeine works by blocking adenosine receptors. That is the entire mechanism behind most energy drinks, which is why they feel blunt and why the crash shows up when it wears off. Gorilla Mind's formula targets the dopaminergic, serotonergic, and cholinergic systems alongside the caffeine, which is what produces the difference in how it feels: sharper focus rather than raw stimulation.†
1,000mg N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
This is the dose that separates the formula from the pack. Tyrosine is the direct precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine, and research has focused on its effects specifically under stress or high cognitive demand, which is exactly when you reach for an energy drink. The acetylated form is more water soluble, which matters in a beverage. Most energy drinks that list tyrosine include a fraction of this amount.†
400mg Alpha-GPC and 200mcg Huperzine A
These two work the cholinergic side together. Alpha-GPC crosses the blood-brain barrier and raises acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter behind focus, memory, and mind-muscle connection. Huperzine A works the other end, inhibiting the enzyme that breaks acetylcholine down, so what Alpha-GPC raises stays elevated longer. 400mg of Alpha-GPC in a canned beverage is a genuinely large dose, higher than many pre-workout powders carry.†
Uridine, L-Theanine, and Saffron
Uridine Monophosphate at 200mg supports synaptic health and works alongside choline in membrane phospholipid synthesis. L-Theanine at 100mg promotes calm, focused alertness and takes the edge off caffeine's jitter. Saffron Extract at 15mg is the unusual one, included for its documented research on mood, which is the serotonergic leg of the three-pathway approach.†
200mg Caffeine: The Balanced Part
Notably, the caffeine is not the headline. At 200mg, roughly a large coffee, it sits below the 300mg-plus cans that dominate the high-stim shelf. The intensity here comes from the nootropic stack rather than from piling on stimulants, which is why users consistently describe it as focus without the crash.†
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a pre-workout?
No. It is a canned energy drink. It works before training, but it is built for focus and daily energy, not for pumps or muscular endurance.† -
Why does it feel different from other energy drinks?
Over 2,000mg of nootropics at real doses, working three neurotransmitter pathways, rather than caffeine alone with token amounts of everything else.† -
Is 200mg of caffeine a lot?
It is moderate, about a large coffee, and less than most high-stim energy drinks. Keep total daily caffeine from all sources in mind.† -
Is it appropriate for tested athletes?
Based on the disclosed formula, nothing here is prohibited by WADA or NCAA. Review the full label and verify with your governing body.†
How to Enjoy Gorilla Mind Energy
Pop the top and drink. One can is one serving. Good before training, during a work block, or anytime you want focus rather than just stimulation. Monitor total daily caffeine from all sources. Intended for healthy adults 18 and older. Not for children, pregnant or nursing women, or anyone sensitive to caffeine.
Why Buy at Get Yok'd
- Real-time inventory across all six Southern California stores
- Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, North Hollywood, Northridge, and Pasadena
- Authorized Gorilla Mind retailer, carrying the full flavor lineup by the can or the case
- Staff who can tell you which flavors are currently in stock
- One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry: earn rewards on every purchase
Who Should Exercise Caution
- Intended for healthy adults 18 and older. Not for children.
- Not for pregnant or nursing women
- Not for anyone sensitive to caffeine
- Not for individuals with cardiovascular conditions, high blood pressure, or anxiety disorders without physician clearance
- Monitor total daily caffeine intake from all sources
- California Prop 65 Warning applies.
- Keep out of reach of children.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.