Since its inception, Red Dragon Nutritionals has cemented its reputation as a brand that never does things by half measures. With clean branding, stacked formulas, and some of the best-tasting flavours on the Australian market, we were excited when Dragon’s Breath relaunched at Australian Muscle last year.
Now, over a year later, you might be wondering why we’re writing about it again. Well, a new flavour—arguably their most delicious yet—has just dropped! So, why not share some love for what has become a staple favourite pre-workout for so many?
Before we dive into this incredible new flavour, let’s look at what makes Red Dragon Nutritionals Dragon’s Breath so popular.
The Formula:
First off, the 8.5g serving size might seem modest compared to others on the Australian market. However, like many brands, Red Dragon Nutritionals has opted for a smaller scoop approach, allowing you to tailor your serving size based on your needs and stimulant tolerance. For simplicity, we’ll break everything down based on a 1-scoop serving.
L-Citrulline Malate 2:1 (3000mg)
A key ingredient for boosting blood flow by increasing nitric oxide production. This helps enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery to the muscles, leading to better pumps, improved performance, and potentially faster recovery.
Beta-Alanine (1600mg)
The tingly one… But Beta-Alanine is much more than just its signature skin-tingling sensation. It helps reduce muscle fatigue and improve endurance by buffering lactic acid build-up, allowing you to push harder for longer.
L-Tyrosine (500mg) & Alpha GPC (300mg)
These two nootropic ingredients support mental focus, memory, and cognitive function. They help keep you sharp and dialled in during your workout.
Caffeine Anhydrous (200mg), Bitter Orange Extract (30mg) & Hordenine HCL (15mg)
This stimulant blend totals just under 250mg per scoop.
Mesembrine (30mg)
One of the standout ingredients in Dragon’s Breath, setting it apart from many other pre-workouts. Mesembrine (from Sceletium Tortuosum, or Kanna) is a natural serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) that may enhance mood, reduce stress, and improve cognitive function, helping you stay mentally sharp and motivated.
The Flavours:
As we mentioned in the introduction, Red Dragon Nutritionals doesn’t mess around when it comes to flavour profiles—and Dragon’s Breath is no exception!
Currently, the line-up features five delicious flavours:
🍐 Nashi Pear
🍑 Peach Hearts
🍬 Red Frogs
🍓 Strawberry Burst
🍊 The brand-new Orange Juice
Peach Hearts, Red Frogs, and Strawberry Burst are the candy-inspired flavours. If you’re a fan of sweet, lolly-like flavours, you’ll love any of these three. They truly capture the taste of their real-life counterparts.
Nashi Pear is a one-of-a-kind fruit flavour that we haven’t seen replicated by any other brand. It’s a refreshing break from the usual candy flavours, offering something light, crisp, and truly different in the Dragon’s Breath line-up.
Now, let’s talk about the flavour that inspired this review—Orange Juice. Released in March 2025, this is the latest addition to the range and, in my opinion, the most delicious one yet. It’s smooth, refreshing, and easy to drink—the kind of flavour you wish you could sip on all day. If it weren’t for the Beta-Alanine tingles, I’d probably do just that!
The Effects – “You feel just, good”:
Let’s talk about our experience and the effects. You can talk all day about ingredients and fun flavours, but that means nothing if the product itself doesn’t perform. I’ve personally used Dragon’s Breath quite a bit now at various serving sizes, so here’s my experience.
At 1 scoop, I found it to be a great all-rounder pre-workout. It provides a solid amount of energy, pump, mental focus, and endurance—everything you’d expect from any pre-workout of similar calibre. I did find it lacked a bit on the pump fullness side of things, mainly due to the serving size. That’s where the 2-scoop formula comes into play.
At 2 scoops, Dragon’s Breath becomes an incredible, high-end pre-workout. With 400mg of caffeine, over 1500mg of nootropics, and 3200mg of beta-alanine, you get everything you want from a stacked pre-workout formula.
However, the introduction of mesembrine is truly the star of this product. Whether you use 1 scoop or 2, you just feel good. The mood-enhancing effect is something I initially overlooked, but it became very noticeable during every use of Dragon’s Breath. It’s something that can’t be discounted, as it really elevates the effectiveness of this product.
Final Verdict:
Red Dragon Nutritionals Dragon’s Breath is a great pre-workout, no matter your experience level with pre-workouts, stimulant tolerance, or training background. At 1 scoop, it’s an excellent entry-level or lower stimulant option, perfect for anyone looking for a solid daily product or something that can be easily stacked. At 2 scoops, it caters to those who want a completely maxed-out, high-energy, high-impact pre-workout.
Is the formula anything completely out of the ordinary? Not necessarily. But does it deliver on everything you want from a pre-workout, both in terms of performance and flavour? Absolutely.
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