Performance Lab Caffeine 2
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Performance Lab Caffeine 2 falls short.
A low-dose caffeine capsule from Performance Lab: 50mg natural caffeine with 100mg L-theanine (a 2:1 ratio), 250mg L-tyrosine and four B-vitamins, with every dose on the label. Canadian orders ship from the brand's UK depot (per performancelab.com's shipping page, checked 2026-10-05), and the buyer pays any customs charges.
What it does
Performance Lab Caffeine 2 is a stimulant capsule sold through performancelab.com. Each vegan pullulan capsule holds 50mg natural caffeine from Coffea robusta seeds, 100mg L-theanine, 250mg L-tyrosine and NutriGenesis vitamins B2, B6, folate and B12; a bottle holds 30 capsules. The label suggests 1-2 capsules on an empty stomach, up to a maximum of 5 capsules (250mg caffeine) a day. We found no Natural Product Number (NPN) for it in Health Canada's Licensed Natural Health Products Database (checked 2026-10-05), so Canadian buyers import it for personal use rather than buying a licensed product.
How it works
Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, which dulls fatigue signals and raises alertness. L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, is added at a 2:1 ratio to caffeine; Performance Lab cites human trials of theanine-plus-caffeine combinations for this pairing, but Caffeine 2 itself has not been tested in a published trial. L-tyrosine is a building block of dopamine and noradrenaline, and the vendor includes it to support the neurotransmitters that caffeine draws on. The four B-vitamins (B2, B6, folate, B12) supply 38-83% of the US Daily Value per capsule.
What to expect
Performance Lab says Caffeine 2 starts working in around 15-30 minutes. One capsule gives 50mg caffeine; two capsules (100mg caffeine, 200mg L-theanine, 500mg L-tyrosine) bring all three actives into the ranges used in our dosing audit. Count it toward your daily caffeine intake. Orders to Canada leave the UK depot by tracked airmail (5-20 working days) or DHL courier (2-7 working days), and the Canadian storefront's shipping page says the buyer is responsible for any customs charges, duties or taxes (per performancelab.com, checked 2026-10-05). We saw only US-dollar prices ($44 one-time) when we checked.
Hero ingredients
- Caffeine50mg
- L-Theanine100mg
- L-Tyrosine250mg
Who it's for
- Every dose disclosed on the label, no proprietary blend
- 2:1 L-theanine to caffeine ratio
- DHL courier option to Canada (2-7 working days)
Who should skip
- Only 50mg caffeine per capsule, below the 75mg low end of our caffeine range
- L-tyrosine (250mg) sits below the 300-500mg range
- No Natural Product Number (NPN) found; imported for personal use
Dosing audit
| Ingredient | Label | Clinical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Caffeine (Coffea robusta) | 50mg | 75-200mg | ✕ Under |
| L-Theanine | 100mg | 100-200mg | ✓ Pass |
| L-Tyrosine | 250mg | 300-500mg | ✕ Under |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 500mcg | 1.3mg (DV) | ✕ Under |
| Vitamin B6 | 750mcg | 1.3-2mg | ✕ Under |
| Folate (Vitamin B9) | 170mcg DFE | 400mcg | ✕ Under |
| Vitamin B12 | 2mcg | 2.4mcg | ✕ Under |
Ingredient quality
Number and quality of evidence-graded ingredients. Trademarked extracts and standardized actives raise this score.
Dosing vs. clinical evidence
How many ingredients meet their clinical-trial dose. Underdosing flagship actives is the biggest score deduction.
Formula transparency
Full disclosure of every ingredient at its exact dose. Proprietary blends are scored as opaque.
Value for money
Cost per month relative to per-serving clinical doses delivered. Cheaper products with underdoses score lower.
Brand trust
Brand reputation, third-party testing, refund track record, and Trustpilot signal across multiple years.
How the score is computed
Each pillar is weighted by editorial importance. Weights are constant across every brand we audit — they're not adjusted to favour any particular product.
- Ingredient quality25%
- Dosing vs. clinical evidence30%
- Formula transparency20%
- Value for money15%
- Brand trust10%
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Buying in Canada
- Status
- Personal import (PIP)Health Canada (NPN)
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Health disclaimer
Natural health products available in Canada are regulated by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations. Where a product holds an NPN (Natural Product Number), it has been assessed for safety, efficacy, and quality. Cross-border imports without an NPN are not Health Canada licensed. This page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.