Same-category research · 2026

Alternatives to HR Labs Level Up

These are same-category research records. A TLL Label Score does not recommend a replacement. Compare the recorded labels and listed prices; different formulas and serving sizes may not be equivalent.

16/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://hr-labs.co.uk/products/level-up-v2, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Scored as the stored intra-workout row. Carbohydrate is D-ribose 10 g. EAA and sodium are zero in the live panel and were not added. Live serve 30 g and brand serve 21 g were not rewritten.

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HR Labs Level Up

Intra-Workout · £2.25/serving

Applied Nutrition Carb X is our top-rated alternative to HR Labs Level Up, with a TLL Label Score of 88/100 versus 16.

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88/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://appliednutrition.uk/products/carb-x, checked 23 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Provisional Method B score (intra carb-only). No endurance or glycogen outcome claims beside the number.

Applied Nutrition Carb X

£0.62/serving · +72 vs Level Up

25/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://contehsports.com/products/essential-gains-eaa, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Scored as the stored intra-workout row. EAAs are 8.5 g total only, with no individual split. Carb and sodium are zero in the live panel and were not added.

Conteh Sports Essential Amino

£1.10/serving · +9 vs Level Up

28/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://shop.theliftinglab.co.uk/products/strom-essentialmax-eaa, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Scored as the stored intra-workout row. EAAs are 10 g total only, with no individual split. Sibling panels were not merged.

Strom Sports Nutrition EssentialMAX

£1.17/serving · +12 vs Level Up

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TLL Label Scores are shown only for products whose label assessment has been signed off; others are Under review. Labels and listed prices remain available for research.

88/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://appliednutrition.uk/products/carb-x, checked 23 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Provisional Method B score (intra carb-only). No endurance or glycogen outcome claims beside the number.

Applied Nutrition Carb X

£0.62/serving · +72 vs Level Up · value pick

28/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://shop.theliftinglab.co.uk/products/strom-essentialmax-eaa, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Scored as the stored intra-workout row. EAAs are 10 g total only, with no individual split. Sibling panels were not merged.

Strom Sports Nutrition EssentialMAX

£1.17/serving · +12 vs Level Up · value pick

25/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://contehsports.com/products/essential-gains-eaa, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Scored as the stored intra-workout row. EAAs are 8.5 g total only, with no individual split. Carb and sodium are zero in the live panel and were not added.

Conteh Sports Essential Amino

£1.10/serving · +9 vs Level Up · value pick

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