At 2before, we’re on a mission to make exercise more accessible. Created by real people and backed by real research,
we want to leverage powerful natural resources to make exercise easier and more enjoyable for athletes of every level
Plant & Food Research, New Zealand’s largest research institute focusing on plant and marine-based food industries,
has been studying the exercise benefits of New Zealand blackcurrants for over 10 years. Thanks to this rigorous science-led approach, we know that Adaptive™ New Zealand blackcurrants have a one-of-a-kind mix of anthocyanins that shifts your redox balance, manages oxidative stress, and speeds up recovery.
Clinical studies suggest that the 120mg of anthocyanins contained within this powerful berry provides athletes with both performance improvement and recovery benefits along with blood flow improvement and activation of the body’s own inherent antioxidant, inflammation, and immune defense systems.
At 2before, our full product line is backed by science, and we’ve harnessed the power of these potent berries to create a powerful pre-workout product that helps you optimize your training and exceed your fitness goals.
Dr. Roger Hurst is the Chief Science Advisor for 2before Performance Nutrition and is a Principal Scientist at
Plant & Food Research. After an esteemed biomedical career in the United Kingdom and Canada, Hurst joined Plant & Food Research to investigate bioactives from plants in New Zealand. In his research, New Zealand
sourced blackcurrants continually showed their effectiveness and potential. Through over 10 years of diligent science, Hurst and his team have discovered the unique benefits of New Zealand blackcurrants for sports
performance and recovery in in-vitro and intervention studies. This science, in turn, is the foundation upon which the 2before™ blackcurrant powder is built.
Brendan Vercoe is Chief Executive Officer for 2before Performance Nutrition. After spending his entire career in the food industry, Vercoe pivoted to merge his professional career with this passion for health and nutrition.
He initially worked with Dr. Hurst and the rest of the Plant & Food Research team to turn New Zealand blackcurrants into a consumer product designed for elite athletes. Now the team is working to take the
benefits of Adaptive™ New Zealand blackcurrants to all fitness enthusiasts.
Dane Baker is Head Sports Dietitian for 2before Performance Nutrition and a New Zealand Registered Dietitian
who has worked with elite Olympic athletes and professional rugby players for over 10 years. He understands
first hand the physical toll that modern training can have on his athletes. As the scientific evidence on the sports
recovery benefits of New Zealand blackcurrants grew, he started using and recommending anthocyanins to his athletes. His goal is to provide standardized, efficacious doses of the best polyphenols that increases
compliance with his athletes. 2before Performance Pre-workout makes it possible.
I have found 2Before to be an ideal pre-workout supplement. The plant
I have found 2Before to be an ideal pre-workout supplement. The plant based, New Zealand grown ingredients provides confidence that I am taking a natural, clean supplement for running the body during early morning workouts. The research provides evidence of some pretty impressive performance gains which further installs confidence that this is a beneficial supplement to consume pre-exercise.
My ability to recover for another session and feel less fatigued during
My ability to recover for another session and feel less fatigued during a long session was a key part to my Ironman success.
It makes me feel good. I feel like I get a "second
It makes me feel good. I feel like I get a "second wind".
Love the product - it's natural and it works!
Love the product - it's natural and it works!
The better recovery aspect alone sells it for me
The better recovery aspect alone sells it for me
Helps with recovery after gym work.
Helps with recovery after gym work.
The extra energy I got from 2before is noticeable. I am able
The extra energy I got from 2before is noticeable. I am able to do a lot of physical activities for longer hours.
Very good taste, I love it!
Very good taste, I love it!
2before tasted great and aided in recovery from hard/long training sessions meaning
2before tasted great and aided in recovery from hard/long training sessions meaning I could get more out of my training which was essential given my busy lifestyle.
I have been using 2before in the mornings before a workout. I
I have been using 2before in the mornings before a workout. I can definitely say that since taking this product I am recovering better with less pain. My performance in the gym has also improved with less fatigue / more energy a bonus!
I have been using 2before in the mornings before a workout. I
I have been using 2before in the mornings before a workout. I can definitely say that since taking this product I am recovering better with less pain. My performance in the gym has also improved with less fatigue / more energy a bonus!
Always part of my competition day routine.
Always part of my competition day routine.
I run for fun and know my pb’s were some years ago,
I run for fun and know my pb’s were some years ago, but I have had my best time for a half marathon in 3 years since starting 2before.
It is an amazing product. My training partner Sam Tanner told me
It is an amazing product. My training partner Sam Tanner told me to try it and I have noticed a fastened recovery rate and not as much lactic acid buildup from use, Highly recommend it :)
It helped me recover after competition day. Usually the next day I
It helped me recover after competition day. Usually the next day I am have extreme muscle soreness and fatigue. After my last comp I did not have this.
