{"title":"200mg Caffeine or Less","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"centurion-labz-blood-rush","title":"Centurion Labz Blood Rush — Stim-Free Pump, No Caffeine or Beta-Alanine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCenturion Labz Blood Rush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stimulant-free pump pre-workout built around \u003cstrong\u003ecitrulline, Hydromax glycerol and agmatine\u003c\/strong\u003e — with \u003cstrong\u003eno caffeine and no beta-alanine at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy \"no beta-alanine\" is a deliberate and useful decision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost stim-free pump products still include beta-alanine, and Blood Rush leaving it out is a considered choice rather than an omission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-alanine works by accumulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e It builds muscle carnosine over four to six weeks, and the day you take it is irrelevant. So including it in a product you stack alongside another pre-workout risks \u003cstrong\u003edoubling your dose\u003c\/strong\u003e — and doubling beta-alanine mostly means doubling the tingle rather than doubling the benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaving it out means Blood Rush stacks cleanly with anything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whatever pre-workout you already use, adding this will not push your beta-alanine past a sensible amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame logic applies to caffeine: with none here, you can add it to a stimulant pre-workout without touching your daily total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three pump mechanisms, and why they are additive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-built pump product covers more than one route, because \"pump\" is really two separate things: \u003cstrong\u003eblood flow\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecell volume\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline — vasodilation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Converts to arginine in the kidneys, feeding nitric oxide production. Citrulline raises blood arginine more effectively than arginine itself, because oral arginine is largely destroyed before absorption. Full explanation on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003eL-Citrulline page\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydromax glycerol — cell volume.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol is an osmolyte, drawing and holding water inside muscle cells. This is a genuinely different mechanism from blood flow: one widens the pipes, the other fills the cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine — a metabolite of arginine\u003c\/strong\u003e studied for its effect on nitric oxide synthase regulation, working alongside citrulline rather than duplicating it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeet root\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a nitrate pathway, which bypasses the enzyme citrulline feeds entirely — genuinely additive again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ If your tub includes beet root or any nitrate source, skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first step of the nitrate pathway is performed by bacteria on your tongue, not by your own cells — and mouthwash kills them, substantially blunting the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Glycerol needs water, or it works against you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common mistake with any glycerol product and it is easy to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol works by pulling water into muscle cells. If there is not enough water available, it pulls it from elsewhere\u003c\/strong\u003e — which can leave you feeling flat, headachy or worse rather than full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink substantially more water than usual on days you take this\u003c\/strong\u003e — considerably more than the 6 to 8oz you mix it with. That is not a general wellness suggestion; it is how the ingredient functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ An honest note on norvaline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlood Rush has historically included \u003cstrong\u003eL-norvaline\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we would rather flag it than let you find out elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rationale for norvaline is sound in principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e it inhibits arginase, the enzyme that breaks down arginine — so in theory it preserves the arginine citrulline produces, extending the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe concern is that laboratory research has raised questions about norvaline's effects on cell viability at higher concentrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e That work is \u003cem\u003ein vitro\u003c\/em\u003e — cells in a dish, not humans — and it does not establish harm at supplement doses. But it was enough that several brands have reformulated to remove it, including \u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-nitrox\"\u003eProject AD from NITR-OX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur position:\u003c\/strong\u003e we are not telling you it is dangerous, because the evidence does not support that claim. We are telling you the question exists, that other brands have acted on it, and that you should know before you buy rather than after. \u003cstrong\u003eCheck your tub\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulas change, and we would rather you read the label than trust a page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur staff earn no commission, which is why we would rather raise this than not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVasodilation via nitric oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydromax glycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell volumisation — needs plenty of water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks alongside citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeet root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate nitrate pathway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-alanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — deliberately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed, third-party tested every batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydromax is a concentrated glycerol powder\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 65% glycerol, against the 25% of older glycerol monostearate. That standardisation is the reason a sensible dose fits in a scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow our pump products compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrulline + glycerol + agmatine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacks cleanly — no caffeine or beta-alanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g citrulline malate + Super Spinach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycerol specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate-led\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent primary pathway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a scoop to start\u003c\/strong\u003e, in water, about 30 minutes before training. One full scoop for experienced users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink plenty of water through the session.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glycerol requires it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with any stimulant pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — that is what it is designed for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOr use it alone in the evening\u003c\/strong\u003e, since there is nothing here to affect sleep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a bigger pump than their pre-workout delivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training in the evening who cannot take stimulants late\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone cycling off stimulants but not wanting to lose their pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople whose pre-workout already has beta-alanine, where this avoids doubling up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStimulant-intolerant lifters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stacking it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/centurion-labz-god-of-rage-unchained\"\u003eGod of Rage UNCHAINED\u003c\/a\u003e, which is what Centurion designed it for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone wanting energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no stimulants here at all — that is the entire point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who will not drink extra water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol without adequate fluid can leave you flat rather than full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone uncomfortable with norvaline\u003c\/strong\u003e, if your tub contains it. Read the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone on blood pressure medication, without speaking to a doctor — nitric oxide affects vasodilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e any stimulant pre-workout, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, none at all — which is why it stacks with any pre-workout and suits evening training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no beta-alanine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeliberately, so stacking it with another pre-workout will not double your dose. Doubling beta-alanine mostly doubles the tingle rather than the benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do I need extra water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGlycerol works by drawing water into muscle cells. Without enough available, it pulls from elsewhere — leaving you flat or headachy rather than full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Hydromax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA concentrated glycerol powder at around 65% glycerol, against roughly 25% for older glycerol monostearate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the norvaline concern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLaboratory work has raised questions about its effects on cell viability at higher concentrations. That is in vitro rather than human evidence and does not establish harm at supplement doses — but several brands have reformulated to remove it. Check your tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with God of Rage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and that is exactly what Centurion designed it for. High stimulants partly work against a pump, so a separate stim-free pump product addresses that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf your tub contains beet root or another nitrate source, bacteria on your tongue perform the first conversion step. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it in the evening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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It tells you nothing about carnosine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeople routinely judge a pre-workout by how much it tingles. 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On a single-ingredient product where the raw material \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e the product, that provenance is the whole proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-alanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g per serving (CarnoSyn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone. No fillers, sweeteners, colours or excipients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnflavoured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstantised — dissolves without clumping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutraBio's own facility, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed, no proprietary blends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnflavoured with nothing added is the point of buying it separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e It disappears into a pre-workout, a protein shake or juice without altering the taste — so you can top up a pre-workout that is underdosed rather than buying a second one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it on its own\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree genuinely good reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour pre-workout is underdosed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty carry 1.6g or 2g. Adding 1.5g here brings you to the researched amount for pennies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want it on rest days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnosine builds by accumulation, so the days you do not train matter just as much — and you are not taking a stimulant pre-workout on those days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to avoid it entirely on some days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buying it separately means you control the dose rather than the pre-workout deciding for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Do not stack it with a pre-workout that already contains a full dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the label — most good ones carry 3.2g already, and doubling up just multiplies the tingle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with one serving (2g) twice daily\u003c\/strong\u003e to assess tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild to 3.2g or more daily\u003c\/strong\u003e once you know how you respond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery day, including rest days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistency is the only thing that matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming is irrelevant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take it whenever you will remember.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit the dose\u003c\/strong\u003e if the tingling bothers you — it is dose-dependent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix into 16oz of anything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unflavoured means it goes anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it four to six weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before judging it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone training in the 12–20 rep range, or doing drop sets and supersets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRowers, sprinters, swimmers and middle-distance runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrossFit and combat sport athletes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone whose pre-workout is underdosed and wants to top it up cheaply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want it on rest days without taking a stimulant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a single-ingredient product with a verifiable raw material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you train heavy singles and triples, this will do very little.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidity is not your limiting factor. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003eCreatine\u003c\/a\u003e is the better purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf your pre-workout already has 3.2g, you do not need this.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you dislike the tingle, split the dose or accept that it fades with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want an immediate effect, there is not one — this works by accumulation over weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e — the two are the most evidence-backed supplements available and they work by completely different mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart at 2g twice daily, then build to 3.2g or more daily. The stated 2g serving is deliberately conservative so you can assess tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it make me tingle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nParaesthesia — beta-alanine binding to nerve receptors under the skin. Harmless, fades in about half an hour, and reduces with regular use. It is not a sign the product is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes timing matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Carnosine builds by accumulation over four to six weeks, so consistency matters and timing does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it on rest days?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Rest days count exactly as much as training days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is CarnoSyn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe patented form of beta-alanine, and the one used in over 55 peer-reviewed studies. Chemically the same molecule as generic, with verified purity and the clinical work tied to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it help my one-rep max?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery little. Beta-alanine works on efforts of roughly 60 seconds to 4 minutes. Heavy low-rep work is limited by neural drive, not acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add it to my pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, if your pre-workout is underdosed. Check first — most good ones already carry 3.2g, and doubling up only multiplies the tingle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFour to six weeks of consistent daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutraBio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14038735428,"sku":"4990823484","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/UnboundSupplementsTESTElevateYourGymGameUnleashyourfullpotentialwithUnboundTEST_theelitenaturaltestosteroneboosterdesignedforseriousathletes.Whetheryou_reaseasonedlifter_40.png?v=1722964354"},{"product_id":"project-ad-nitrox","title":"Project AD NITR-OX — 10g Citrulline + Glycerol, Stim-Free Pump Formula","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProject AD NITR-OX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e10 grams of pure L-citrulline plus glycerol and a full electrolyte panel, in a 16,250mg pump blend. Completely stimulant-free, and designed to stack with anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the highest citrulline dose of any pump product on our shelf, and the formula behind it has changed meaningfully — including one ingredient that was removed for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e10g of pure citrulline — the highest we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe current formula uses \u003cstrong\u003epure L-citrulline, not citrulline malate.\u003c\/strong\u003e That distinction is worth doing the arithmetic on, because the older version of this very product illustrates it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCitrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid at roughly 2:1, so \u003cstrong\u003ethe old formula's 6g of citrulline malate delivered around 4g of actual citrulline.\u003c\/strong\u003e The current 10g of pure citrulline delivers 10g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat is two and a half times the active ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — from a label that superficially looks like a moderate increase. Whenever you compare pump products, check which form is listed before comparing numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe researched range for pump and endurance is 6 to 8g, so 10g is generous rather than merely adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ L-Norvaline has been removed — and that is a good thing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe older Nitr-Ox formula contained \u003cstrong\u003eL-norvaline\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is worth explaining why it is gone, because a lot of older reviews still praise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eL-norvaline was included as an \u003cstrong\u003earginase inhibitor\u003c\/strong\u003e — arginase is the enzyme that breaks arginine down, so inhibiting it extends nitric oxide elevation. The mechanism is sound, and it is the same job \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump-neuro-1\"\u003eagmatine does in NovaPump Neuro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe concern is safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Published laboratory research examining L-norvaline in cultured neuronal cells found signs of toxicity at concentrations that were not especially high. That work was \u003cem\u003ein vitro\u003c\/em\u003e — cell culture, not humans — so it does not establish harm from supplement use, and the human relevance is genuinely unclear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut the industry response was telling:\u003c\/strong\u003e many formulators quietly removed L-norvaline from their products, and Project AD are among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe think that is the right call. There are arginase inhibitors — agmatine among them — without that question hanging over them. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you have an older tub of Nitr-Ox containing L-norvaline, that is worth knowing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlycerol, and what the yield means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump blend includes \u003cstrong\u003eglycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e, which works on an entirely different mechanism from citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline widens blood vessels. Glycerol pulls water into muscle cells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood flow and cell volumisation are separate things, and covering both is why this produces fullness as well as vascularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol is an osmolyte\u003c\/strong\u003e — it relocates water rather than creating it. So \u003cstrong\u003ehydration determines whether it works at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e Be well hydrated before training and keep drinking through the session, or you are wasting the ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on powdered glycerol:\u003c\/strong\u003e forms like HydroMax and GlycerPump are typically 65% yield, since glycerol needs a carrier to exist as a stable powder. Our liquid \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 23g of actual glycerol for comparison — a different scale of dose entirely, and a different product for a different purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe electrolytes are properly dosed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an underrated part of the current formula:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275mg (from sea salt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240mg (phosphate and aspartate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75mg (calcium citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are not decoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium is the primary electrolyte governing fluid balance, and it helps hold water where glycerol has drawn it. Potassium is the main intracellular electrolyte and matters for muscular contraction. Calcium is directly involved in the contraction mechanism itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost pump products ignore electrolytes entirely, which is odd given the whole category works by moving fluid around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs (21.8g serving)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitri-OX Pump Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16,250mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000mg (pure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded in blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 16,250mg figure is a blend total. 10,000mg of it is citrulline, which leaves roughly 6,250mg for glycerol and the remaining pump ingredients. Individual doses within that are not fully broken out, so this is not quite the full disclosure the headline number suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits among our pump products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNITR-OX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g pure citrulline + glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest citrulline. Best electrolytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g citrulline + 3g arginine nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo NO pathways, including nitrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump-neuro-1\"\u003eNovaPump Neuro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g citrulline malate + GlycerPump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour NO mechanisms plus nootropics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell volumisation specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNITR-OX is the citrulline play\u003c\/strong\u003e — if nitric oxide is what you want and you want it at a generous dose, this is the one. Pump Script delivers far more glycerol if muscle fullness specifically is the goal. GHOST Pump adds the separate nitrate pathway. NovaPump Neuro adds focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese stack sensibly with each other\u003c\/strong\u003e where the mechanisms differ — though there is no point running two citrulline products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStim-free is the practical advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo caffeine means this adds nothing to your daily stimulant total, so it works:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate in the evening\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a stimulant pre-workout would cost you sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacked with any pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e you already use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn deload weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the pump without escalating stimulant tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor anyone who cannot take stimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e — sensitivity, a cardiovascular condition, medication, or preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 10 to 16oz of water, 20 to 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the higher end of that range — the glycerol works better with more fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe well hydrated beforehand\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep drinking through the session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacks with any stimulant pre-workout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not add another citrulline product.\u003c\/strong\u003e 10g is already a full dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndurance athletes: consider half a scoop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained vasodilation over long cardio can produce uncomfortable tissue swelling — the same caveat as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-365\"\u003eMVPre 365 page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants the largest citrulline dose available — 10g pure is the highest we stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training late who still want pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stacking with a pre-workout they already like\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who sweat heavily, given the electrolyte content\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBodybuilders wanting both vascularity and fullness — two mechanisms in one product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stimulant-intolerant for any reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want energy, there are no stimulants here at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pump is not the same as feeling switched on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pre-workout already contains 8 to 10g of citrulline — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-3-0\"\u003eMVPre 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-market-labs-defy\"\u003eDEFY\u003c\/a\u003e both do — adding this is largely redundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf cell volumisation specifically is your goal, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e delivers far more glycerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have an older tub containing L-norvaline\u003c\/strong\u003e, see the note above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEndurance athletes should use half a scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Speak to your doctor before use if you take blood pressure medication — several ingredients here affect vasodilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e your usual stimulant pre-workout, or creatine. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eour creatine range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much citrulline is in NITR-OX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10,000mg of pure L-citrulline in the current formula — the highest of any pump product we stock. The older formula used 6g of citrulline malate, which delivered only around 4g of actual citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy was L-norvaline removed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished laboratory research on cultured neuronal cells raised toxicity concerns. That work was in vitro rather than in humans, so it does not establish harm from supplement use — but many formulators removed it, and we think that was the right call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the glycerol do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt draws water into muscle cells for fullness — a different mechanism from citrulline, which widens blood vessels. It relocates fluid rather than creating it, so hydration determines whether it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain stimulants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNone at all, which is why it can be taken late in the evening or stacked with any pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are there electrolytes in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSodium helps hold water where the glycerol has drawn it, potassium supports muscular contraction, and calcium is directly involved in the contraction mechanism. Most pump products skip them entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with my pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, provided your pre-workout does not already carry a large citrulline dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the label fully disclosed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPartly. Citrulline is stated at 10,000mg, but the remaining ingredients sit inside a 16,250mg blend total without individual breakdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould endurance athletes take a full scoop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProbably not. Sustained vasodilation over long cardio sessions can cause uncomfortable tissue swelling. 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Which way it leans depends on insulin sensitivity, muscle glycogen depletion, and how efficiently glucose is transported into muscle cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA glucose disposal agent aims to tilt that split toward muscle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The goal is more glycogen, better muscle fullness, and less of a large carbohydrate meal ending up stored as fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe practical use case\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly what InnovaPharm describe: taken before a carbohydrate meal of roughly 60 to 100 grams, typically around training. It lets you keep carbohydrates higher while dieting, and keeps you feeling less bloated during a gaining phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShikonin — the insulin-independent mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the interesting ingredient and it works differently from most of the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlucose enters muscle cells through GLUT4 transporters\u003c\/strong\u003e, which have to be moved to the cell surface before they can do anything. Two things trigger that movement: \u003cstrong\u003einsulin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emuscle contraction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat second trigger is why exercise improves glucose uptake without needing more insulin — the contraction itself does the work, via a rise in intracellular calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShikonin, derived from the Chinese herb \u003cem\u003eLithospermum erythrorhizon\u003c\/em\u003e, appears to increase calcium concentration in skeletal muscle — mimicking that contraction signal.\u003c\/strong\u003e The result is glucose uptake through the exercise pathway rather than the insulin pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy that matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e it means the effect does not depend on an insulin spike, and it does not require you to be training at that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSlin10, and a formulation decision worth crediting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlin10 is a banaba leaf extract standardised to 10% corosolic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering 35mg of corosolic acid per serving. Corosolic acid is associated with improved glucose control and elevates AMPK, an enzyme central to energy metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe genuinely interesting part is the gymnema decision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePump Dirt includes gymnema sylvestre standardised to 25% gymnemic acids — \u003cstrong\u003edeliberately lower than many competing products.\u003c\/strong\u003e InnovaPharm's stated reasoning is sound and worth repeating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-dose gymnema can block carbohydrate absorption in the intestine outright.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is useful if your goal is to prevent carbohydrates being absorbed at all — but it defeats the purpose of a glucose disposal agent entirely. \u003cstrong\u003eIf the carbohydrate never enters your bloodstream, you cannot partition it toward muscle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a formulator making a decision against the obvious \"more is better\" instinct, and explaining why. We would rather stock products from people who think that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest read on the category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlucose disposal agents are a plausible category with modest evidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mechanisms are real and the ingredients have research behind them, but human trials measuring body composition outcomes from GDA supplementation are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this will not do:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not let you eat unlimited carbohydrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Total calories still determine body composition, and no partitioning agent overrides that\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not replace training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Depleted muscle glycogen is by far the strongest signal directing carbohydrate toward muscle, and that comes from training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt will not fix insulin resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a medical matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it makes sense:\u003c\/strong\u003e around your largest carbohydrate meals, particularly post-training, if you are eating substantial carbohydrate and want to make the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanaba leaf powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlin10 banaba leaf extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350mg (10% corosolic acid, yielding 35mg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGymnema sylvestre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mg at 25% gymnemic acids — deliberately moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShikonin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the capsule version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Prop 65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead warning disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump Dirt exists as both a powder and a capsule, and the formulas differ — the capsule version adds Shikonin. Check which you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 to 30 minutes before a large carbohydrate meal\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 60 to 100g of carbohydrate is the intended context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround training\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most sensible timing, when muscle glycogen is depleted and uptake is highest anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot before a low-carbohydrate meal.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is nothing to partition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStimulant-free\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it stacks with anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ If you are diabetic or on glucose-lowering medication, speak to your doctor first.\u003c\/strong\u003e These ingredients affect blood glucose, and combining them with medication that does the same is a genuine interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone eating large carbohydrate meals around training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople dieting who want to keep carbohydrates higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone in a gaining phase who feels bloated and soft on high carbohydrate intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBodybuilders carb-loading before an event\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want a considered formula rather than a maximum-dose one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone looking for a pump product.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e — the name here is misleading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone on a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is nothing for it to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Anyone diabetic or taking glucose-lowering medication\u003c\/strong\u003e, without medical advice. This is the clearest caution on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone expecting it to offset a calorie surplus. Total intake still decides body composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone taking another glucose disposal agent — check for overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a carbohydrate source such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-super-carb\"\u003eSuper Carb\u003c\/a\u003e, which is exactly the sort of meal it is designed to precede.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pump Dirt a pump product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, despite the name. It is a glucose disposal agent taken before a large carbohydrate meal. The \"pump\" refers to muscle fullness from well-stocked glycogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a glucose disposal agent do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt aims to tilt where dietary carbohydrate ends up — more toward muscle glycogen, less toward fat storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Shikonin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA compound from the Chinese herb \u003cem\u003eLithospermum erythrorhizon\u003c\/em\u003e that appears to raise calcium in skeletal muscle, mimicking the contraction signal that moves GLUT4 transporters to the cell surface — so glucose uptake happens through the exercise pathway rather than the insulin one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the gymnema dose lower than other products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeliberately. High-dose gymnema can block carbohydrate absorption in the intestine entirely — which defeats the purpose, since carbohydrate that never enters your bloodstream cannot be partitioned toward muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n15 to 30 minutes before a carbohydrate meal of roughly 60 to 100g, ideally around training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I eat more carbs on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot really. Total calories still determine body composition; no partitioning agent overrides that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe if I'm diabetic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeak to your doctor first. These ingredients affect blood glucose and combining them with glucose-lowering medication is a genuine interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder or capsules?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe formulas differ — the capsule version adds Shikonin. Check which you are buying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innova Pharm","offers":[{"title":"Pill","offer_id":28703571592,"sku":"9105477225","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2024-07-29T163853.696.png?v=1722347443"},{"product_id":"project-ad-stampede-untamed","title":"Project AD Stampede — Pre-Workout for Energy, Pump and Endurance","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProject AD Stampede\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProject AD's pre-workout, built to cover the three things a pre-workout should actually do: \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, blood flow and muscular endurance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProject AD is the bodybuilder's brand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing where this comes from. \u003cstrong\u003eProject AD launched in the UK and has been available in the United States since 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the whole range is formulated around physique development rather than general fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducts like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-liver-plus\"\u003eLiver+\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-heart-plus\"\u003eHeart+\u003c\/a\u003e have been staples among competitive bodybuilders for years — which tells you something about the brand's priorities. \u003cstrong\u003eThey sell health products to people the industry usually only sells stimulants to.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to read this label — and any pre-workout label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than repeat marketing, here are the checks that tell you whether a pre-workout is worth the money. They work on any product on any shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Is the citrulline pure or malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e The single most useful check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edelivers about \u003cstrong\u003e4g\u003c\/strong\u003e actual citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8g citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edelivers about \u003cstrong\u003e5.3g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g pure L-citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edelivers \u003cstrong\u003e6g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCitrulline malate is bonded to malic acid at roughly 2:1, so about a third of the weight is not citrulline. \u003cstrong\u003eThe researched range is 6 to 8 grams of actual citrulline.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full explanation on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003eL-Citrulline page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Beta-alanine should be 3.2g.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the clinical dose. And the tingle tells you nothing — it is paraesthesia, harmless, and it fades with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Betaine should be 2.5g\u003c\/strong\u003e if present, or it is a label mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. What is the total caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e Count it against your whole day, coffee included. The FDA cites 400mg daily for healthy adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Is anything in a proprietary blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e If so, none of the above checks are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat each ingredient category actually does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy and focus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine has by far the deepest evidence in sports nutrition — for power output, endurance and perceived exertion alike. Tyrosine supports it under fatigue, with its strongest research in sleep-deprived and stressed conditions. Theanine, if present, smooths the edge at a researched 1:2 ratio with caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood flow and pump.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrulline raises blood arginine more effectively than arginine itself, because oral arginine is largely destroyed before absorption. Glycerol is a separate mechanism entirely — it draws water into muscle cells rather than widening vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuscular endurance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beta-alanine builds muscle carnosine, buffering the acid that limits you in the 60-second to 4-minute range. \u003cstrong\u003eIt works by accumulation over four to six weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, so timing is irrelevant and rest days count as much as training days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Two things worth knowing about high-stimulant pre-workouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants partly work against your pump.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor while citrulline and glycerol are vasodilators — so a very strong pre-workout undermines its own pump to a degree. \u003cstrong\u003eIf pumps are your priority, a moderate-stimulant product plus a separate stim-free pump formula frequently works better.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd tolerance is the real trap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine tolerance builds with regular exposure. If your everyday product runs 400mg, within months you will need more than 400mg — and there is little above that which is sensible. \u003cstrong\u003eKeeping your daily driver moderate means a strong product still works when you reach for it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in our range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-base-pre\"\u003eNutraBio Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest value, every dose clinical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/centurion-labz-god-of-war\"\u003eGod of War\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced daily driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-3-0\"\u003eMVPre 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOur long-running best seller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-market-labs-defy\"\u003eDEFY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh stimulant, experienced only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCome and ask us.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our staff earn no commission, and matching a pre-workout to how much caffeine you already have in your day is the most useful thing we do at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 to 30 minutes before training\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 8 to 12oz of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with half a scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e if it is new to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot within six hours of bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleep matters more than the session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e if the beta-alanine matters — carnosine builds over weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not stack it with another stimulant product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake creatine separately\u003c\/strong\u003e, daily, unless the label includes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting energy, pump and endurance in one product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training in the morning or early afternoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBodybuilders and physique-focused lifters, given the brand's orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone already using Project AD's health range who wants to stay in the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone training in the evening — use a stimulant-free pump product instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone caffeine sensitive, or already drinking several coffees a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who dislikes the beta-alanine tingle, if it carries a full dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone with high blood pressure, a heart condition or anxiety, without speaking to a doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTested athletes should check the full panel against their federation's list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e daily, and a stim-free pump product if pumps are your priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I judge a pre-workout label?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCheck whether the citrulline is pure or malate, whether beta-alanine is at 3.2g, whether betaine is at 2.5g, the total caffeine, and whether anything sits in a proprietary blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between pure citrulline and malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMalate is bonded to malic acid at roughly 2:1, so about a third of the weight is not citrulline. 8g of malate delivers around 5.3g of actual citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it make me tingle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBeta-alanine — harmless paraesthesia that fades with regular use, and not a sign the product is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n20 to 30 minutes before training, and not within six hours of bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo stimulants hurt my pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPartly. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor while citrulline and glycerol are vasodilators, so they oppose each other to a degree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can, but tolerance builds. Keeping your everyday product moderate means a stronger one still works when you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCheck the label. If not, take creatine separately and daily, including rest days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much caffeine is too much?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe FDA cites 400mg daily for healthy adults, and that includes coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Project AD","offers":[{"title":"Fruit Punch","offer_id":43792459399247,"sku":"AD23094201","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red Berry Rage","offer_id":43792459432015,"sku":"AD23094202","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitleddesign_12.png?v=1762879770"},{"product_id":"nutra-bio-citrulline","title":"NutraBio L-Citrulline — Pure, Not Malate, Unflavoured with No Fillers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNutraBio L-Citrulline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure L-citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e — not citrulline malate — with no fillers, sweeteners or excipients. Unflavoured, so it mixes into anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePure versus malate: the arithmetic that changes everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the single most useful thing to understand about pump ingredients, and it is why this tub exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid, usually at a 2:1 ratio.\u003c\/strong\u003e That means roughly a third of the weight on the label is malic acid, not citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edelivers about \u003cstrong\u003e4g\u003c\/strong\u003e actual citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8g citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edelivers about \u003cstrong\u003e5.3g\u003c\/strong\u003e actual citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10g citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edelivers about \u003cstrong\u003e6.7g\u003c\/strong\u003e actual citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6g pure L-citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edelivers \u003cstrong\u003e6g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe researched range for pump and performance is 6 to 8 grams of actual citrulline.\u003c\/strong\u003e So a product advertising \"6g citrulline malate\" is sitting below the range, while 6g of pure sits squarely inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeither form is dishonest — malic acid has its own role in energy metabolism — but \u003cstrong\u003eyou cannot compare the two numbers directly\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a great many product pages invite you to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy citrulline rather than arginine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the part that surprises people: \u003cstrong\u003ecitrulline raises blood arginine levels more effectively than arginine does.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArginine is the direct precursor to nitric oxide, so logically it should be the better supplement. It is not, for two reasons known together as the \u003cstrong\u003earginine paradox\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOral arginine is largely destroyed before it reaches circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — broken down in the gut and liver in what is called the first-pass effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoses large enough to overcome that cause stomach upset\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you cannot simply take more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline sidesteps both.\u003c\/strong\u003e It passes through the gut and liver untouched, then converts to arginine in the kidneys. The result is higher, longer-lasting arginine levels from a smaller, better-tolerated dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why the entire industry moved from arginine to citrulline, and why our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-l-arginine\"\u003eL-Arginine page\u003c\/a\u003e is honest about where arginine still has a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it actually does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore arginine means more substrate for \u003cstrong\u003enitric oxide synthase\u003c\/strong\u003e, the enzyme that produces nitric oxide. Nitric oxide relaxes the smooth muscle in blood vessel walls, widening them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe effects worth expecting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump and vascularity\u003c\/strong\u003e — more blood volume reaching working muscle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEndurance\u003c\/strong\u003e — the better-supported benefit, honestly. Citrulline has research behind reduced fatigue and increased reps to failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced soreness\u003c\/strong\u003e — several studies report lower muscle soreness in the days after training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat not to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e citrulline is not a stimulant. A pump is not the same as feeling switched on, and if you take this expecting energy you will be disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure, free-form. Not malate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnflavoured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutraBio's own facility, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ One honest note on taste.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure L-citrulline is noticeably sour and slightly bitter. Unflavoured does not mean tasteless — mix it into something flavoured rather than plain water, or expect a sharp drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour pre-workout is underdosed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very common. Adding 2–4g here brings a 4g product into the researched range for very little money\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want pumps without stimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e — evening training, deload weeks, or if caffeine does not suit you\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to control the dose\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than accept whatever a blend decided\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost per gram.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buying the active on its own is dramatically cheaper than buying it inside a flavoured formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Worth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e stimulants cause some vasoconstriction while citrulline causes vasodilation, so they partially oppose each other. If pumps are your priority, a lower-stimulant pre-workout with a separate citrulline dose often works better than one very strong product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 to 8 grams, 30 to 45 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrulline needs longer than most ingredients to convert and peak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix into 10 to 16oz\u003c\/strong\u003e of a flavoured drink rather than plain water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily use is fine\u003c\/strong\u003e and there is some evidence benefits build with consistent intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacks with anything\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is stimulant-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not double up\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pre-workout already carrying a full dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone whose pre-workout is underdosed on citrulline\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want pumps without stimulants, or who train late\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEndurance athletes — the fatigue and reps-to-failure research is the strongest evidence citrulline has\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants to control their own dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who would rather pay for the active than for flavouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want energy, there is no stimulant here at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pre-workout already carries 6–8g of pure citrulline, this is redundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you dislike sour, sharp drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e, mix it into something flavoured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a complete pump product with glycerol and nitrates as well, a formulated option covers more mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeak to your doctor before use if you take blood pressure medication — citrulline affects vasodilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutrabio-beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e. Between them you have covered blood flow, acid buffering and phosphocreatine — the three best-evidenced mechanisms available, for a fraction of a branded pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between L-citrulline and citrulline malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCitrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid, usually 2:1, so about a third of the weight is malic acid. 8g of citrulline malate delivers roughly 5.3g of actual citrulline. Pure delivers its full face value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n6 to 8 grams, which is the researched range for pump and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not just take arginine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOral arginine is largely destroyed before absorption, and the doses needed to compensate upset the stomach. Citrulline survives digestion and converts to arginine afterwards, raising arginine levels more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before training?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n30 to 45 minutes. Citrulline takes longer to peak than most ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste of anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — it is distinctly sour and slightly bitter. Mix it into a flavoured drink rather than water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and there is some evidence that benefits build with consistent intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it give me energy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is stimulant-free. A pump is a different thing from feeling alert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add it to my pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, if yours is underdosed — many are. 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And unlike many branded ingredients where the dose in the product is a fraction of what was studied, \u003cstrong\u003epublished research on red spinach extract has used 1 gram — exactly what NovaPump contains.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat research has examined ventilatory threshold during graded exercise testing, and separately reported improvements in time-to-completion, power and speed measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovaPharm claim it is up to four times more effective than beetroot extract at raising nitric oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat that specific multiple as a manufacturer figure — but the underlying point is fair: red spinach is a considerably more concentrated nitrate source than most beetroot extracts, many of which are not standardised for nitrate content at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause Super Spinach is a nitrate source, this matters — and almost nobody knows it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step of the nitrate pathway is not performed by your own cells. \u003cstrong\u003eConverting nitrate to nitrite is done by bacteria living on the back of your tongue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntibacterial mouthwash kills them, and studies on dietary nitrate show this substantially blunts the effect. The conversion simply does not happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are paying for a clinically dosed nitrate ingredient, \u003cstrong\u003eskip the mouthwash before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the easiest way to waste money on a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the numbers actually yield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ingredients here need the arithmetic done, and both come out well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline malate, 8g at 2:1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid, so roughly two thirds of the weight is citrulline: \u003cstrong\u003e8g yields about 5.3g of actual citrulline.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is close to the clinical dose, and considerably better than the many products listing 6g of malate, which deliver only around 4g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerPump, 4g at 65% yield.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol needs a carrier to exist as a stable powder, and 65% is standard — so \u003cstrong\u003e4g delivers roughly 2.6g of actual glycerol.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a powdered product that is a large dose; most use 1 to 2g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing why GlycerPump exists.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older glycerol supplements were around 25% glycerol by mass, spoiled easily, and clumped so badly they could cement an entire tub solid. GlycerPump's spray-drying process fixed all three problems, which is why it became the industry standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAgmatine protects arginine rather than adding more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most elegant mechanism in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour body has an enzyme called arginase whose job is to break arginine down.\u003c\/strong\u003e So even when citrulline successfully raises arginine, arginase is steadily degrading it — which limits how long nitric oxide stays elevated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine inhibits arginase.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not supply arginine; it slows the destruction of what you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCitrulline raises the supply, agmatine extends the duration. That is genuinely complementary, and it is why users report the pump persisting after training rather than fading when they stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ PegaPump — and a caution worth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePegaPump is an extract of \u003cem\u003ePeganum harmala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Syrian rue — standardised for the beta-carboline alkaloids \u003cstrong\u003eharmine, harmaline and harmalol\u003c\/strong\u003e, which promote vasorelaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing: \u003cstrong\u003ethose beta-carbolines are monoamine oxidase inhibitors.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 250 micrograms the dose is very small and the extract is standardised for specific compounds, so this is a caution rather than an alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut \u003cstrong\u003eif you take any antidepressant — an MAOI, SSRI or SNRI — or any psychiatric medication, speak to your doctor before using this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e MAO inhibition is a genuine interaction pathway, and it is not mentioned on any other retailer page for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs (full serving)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline Malate 2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g (~5.3g citrulline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerPump (65% glycerol)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g (~2.6g glycerol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine Sulfate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePegaPump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 full servings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluding an unflavoured option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unflavoured version is genuinely useful\u003c\/strong\u003e — it disappears into a pre-workout you already use without altering the taste, which is exactly what you want from something you are stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS7 at 100mg\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a third nitric oxide mechanism: it appears to upregulate the enzyme itself, so your body produces more of its own NO. The commonly quoted \"230% increase\" figure is from supplier-funded research on a small sample — the mechanism is plausible, the headline number deserves caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNovaPump or NovaPump Neuro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump-neuro-1\"\u003eNovaPump Neuro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eIdentical — same five, same doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNootropics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+2.6g: ALCAR, tyrosine, alpha-GPC, huperzine A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pump experience is the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neuro adds a focus layer on top of an unchanged base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose NovaPump\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are stacking it with a stimulant pre-workout that already provides focus — adding more nootropics on top is redundant and you would be paying twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Neuro\u003c\/strong\u003e if you train stim-free and want focus as well as pumps from a single product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits among our pump products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mechanisms + glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost complete all-rounder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-nitrox\"\u003eProject AD NITR-OX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g pure citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest citrulline, best electrolytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g citrulline + 3g arginine nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleanest nitric oxide play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell volumisation specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaPump is the one we would point most people to first\u003c\/strong\u003e — it does the most things well, and the mechanisms genuinely complement rather than duplicate. If you want one specific effect maximised, the others are more specialised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 10 to 12oz of water, 20 to 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink plenty of water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol relocates fluid rather than creating it, so hydration determines whether it works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacks with any stimulant pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — it adds no caffeine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not add another citrulline product.\u003c\/strong\u003e 8g malate is already a full dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe unflavoured version\u003c\/strong\u003e mixes into an existing pre-workout without affecting flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants the most complete pump formula rather than one maximised ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople already using a stimulant pre-workout they like, who want to add pumps without more caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLate-evening trainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone cycling off stimulants who still wants a full training experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want both vascularity and muscle fullness — most products give you one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stimulant-intolerant for any reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want energy, there are no stimulants here.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pump is not the same as feeling switched on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone on antidepressants or psychiatric medication\u003c\/strong\u003e, without speaking to a doctor first — see the PegaPump note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pre-workout already contains 8 to 10g of citrulline, the citrulline here is largely redundant — though the nitrate, agmatine and glycerol mechanisms are still additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf cell volumisation specifically is the goal, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e delivers roughly nine times the glycerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want focus included, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump-neuro-1\"\u003eNovaPump Neuro\u003c\/a\u003e is the same base with nootropics added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Speak to your doctor if you take blood pressure medication — several ingredients here affect vasodilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e your usual stimulant pre-workout, or creatine. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eour creatine range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Super Spinach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRed spinach extract (\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus dubius\u003c\/em\u003e), standardised for nitrates. Published research on red spinach extract has used 1 gram — exactly the dose in NovaPump, which is unusual for a branded ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first step of the nitrate pathway is performed by bacteria on your tongue, converting nitrate to nitrite. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them and substantially blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much actual citrulline does 8g of citrulline malate give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAround 5.3g, since roughly a third of the weight is malic acid. Products listing 6g of malate deliver only about 4g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much glycerol is in 4g of GlycerPump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout 2.6g, as GlycerPump is a 65% yield powder. That is large for a powdered product — most use 1 to 2g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does agmatine do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt inhibits arginase, the enzyme that breaks arginine down. Rather than supplying more arginine, it slows the destruction of what you have — extending the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is PegaPump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn extract of \u003cem\u003ePeganum harmala\u003c\/em\u003e standardised for the beta-carbolines harmine, harmaline and harmalol, which promote vasorelaxation. Those compounds are MAO inhibitors, so speak to your doctor if you take antidepressants or psychiatric medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference from NovaPump Neuro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNone on the pump side — the five ingredients and doses are identical. Neuro adds around 2.6g of nootropics for focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with my pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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That word \"active\" is the entire point of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ The alpha-GPC labelling trap — and how to spot it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most misleading numbers in the supplement industry, and once you know it you will read every pre-workout label differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-GPC is hygroscopic — it absorbs moisture from the air aggressively.\u003c\/strong\u003e In pure form it turns into a sticky, unusable mess. So it is almost always sold bound to a carrier, most commonly at \u003cstrong\u003e50% standardisation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich means:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"600mg Alpha-GPC (50%)\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e= \u003cstrong\u003e300mg\u003c\/strong\u003e of actual alpha-GPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"300mg Alpha-GPC (50%)\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e= \u003cstrong\u003e150mg\u003c\/strong\u003e of actual alpha-GPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutraBio: 300mg ACTIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e= \u003cstrong\u003e300mg\u003c\/strong\u003e of actual alpha-GPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo a pre-workout advertising \"600mg of Alpha-GPC\" is very often delivering the same 300mg this single capsule does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both statements are technically true; only one tells you what you are getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to check any label:\u003c\/strong\u003e look for a percentage in brackets, or the word \"active\" or \"yield\". If a product lists a large alpha-GPC number with no standardisation figure at all, assume it is the material weight rather than the active — and halve it in your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat alpha-GPC actually does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-GPC is a choline-containing phospholipid\u003c\/strong\u003e found naturally in the brain, and it is one of the most bioavailable choline sources available — it crosses the blood-brain barrier readily, which most choline forms do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCholine is the raw material for \u003cstrong\u003eacetylcholine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and acetylcholine does two things that matter here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCognition.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the neurotransmitter most directly tied to attention, memory encoding and learning. The cholinergic system governs focused thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle contraction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acetylcholine is the signal that crosses the neuromuscular junction to make a muscle fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat second one is why alpha-GPC appears in pre-workouts rather than only in nootropics.\u003c\/strong\u003e Research has examined it in relation to power output and force production, and it is the mechanism behind the \"mind-muscle connection\" claim — which, unusually for that phrase, has a plausible physiological basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the form matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCholine sources are not interchangeable, and the difference is large:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-GPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly bioavailable, crosses the blood-brain barrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCDP-choline (citicoline)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso excellent. Slightly different profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCholine bitartrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheap, poorly absorbed, does not cross well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCholine bitartrate is the one to watch for.\u003c\/strong\u003e It appears in a great many pre-workouts because it is inexpensive — and unabsorbed choline is converted by gut bacteria into trimethylamine, which produces \u003cstrong\u003ea faintly fishy body or breath odour\u003c\/strong\u003e in some people. That is usually the explanation when someone notices it after starting a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-GPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300mg ACTIVE per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone beyond the capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed, no proprietary blends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-party tested, results published at checkmysupps.com\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearched doses generally sit between 300mg and 600mg of active alpha-GPC\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one capsule is a working dose and two is at the upper end of what has been studied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule (300mg active)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full working dose. Two if you want the upper research range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 to 60 minutes before training\u003c\/strong\u003e for the power output and focus effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOr in the morning\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are taking it for cognition rather than training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your pre-workout first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many contain alpha-GPC — and now you know how to work out how much is actually in there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Take it with food if you get headaches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Excess cholinergic activity can cause headaches, and that is the most commonly reported side effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a verified active dose rather than a standardised material figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople adding focus to a stimulant-free pre-workout stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in the power output and force production research\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want cognitive support without stimulants — this is not a stimulant at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone whose pre-workout uses choline bitartrate and wants a better-absorbed form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf your pre-workout already contains 600mg of standardised alpha-GPC, you are already getting 300mg active\u003c\/strong\u003e — adding this doubles it, which may be more than you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you get headaches from cholinergic supplements\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the most common side effect. Start with one capsule and take it with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a broader nootropic effect, alpha-GPC pairs logically with huperzine A — one supplies raw material, the other slows acetylcholine breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeak to your doctor first if you take any medication affecting acetylcholine, including some Alzheimer's medications, which work on the same system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutrabio-beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete stimulant-free pre-workout you have built yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"ACTIVE\" mean on the label?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat the 300mg figure is actual alpha-GPC, not the weight of standardised material. Most alpha-GPC is 50% standardised, so a \"600mg\" claim elsewhere often delivers the same 300mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is alpha-GPC sold on a carrier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt absorbs moisture from the air aggressively and becomes a sticky, unusable mass in pure form. A carrier keeps it stable and dosable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResearched doses run 300 to 600mg of active alpha-GPC. One capsule is a working dose; two is the upper end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a stimulant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It supports focus through acetylcholine rather than through stimulation, so it can be taken at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it in pre-workouts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcetylcholine is the signal that crosses the neuromuscular junction to trigger muscle contraction, and alpha-GPC has been researched in relation to power output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to choline bitartrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFar better absorbed, and it crosses the blood-brain barrier where bitartrate largely does not. Bitartrate is cheap, which is why it is common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it cause side effects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHeadaches are the most commonly reported, from excess cholinergic activity. Start with one capsule and take it with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it already in my pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQuite possibly. Check the label for a percentage in brackets — if there is no standardisation figure, assume the number is material weight rather than active.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutraBio","offers":[{"title":"60 Capsules","offer_id":40034737815631,"sku":"4990826886","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/UnboundSupplementsTESTElevateYourGymGameUnleashyourfullpotentialwithUnboundTEST_theelitenaturaltestosteroneboosterdesignedforseriousathletes.Whetheryou_reaseasonedlifter_20.png?v=1722963879"},{"product_id":"nutra-bio-l-arginine","title":"NutraBio AAKG — Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate 2:1 Powder, 143 Servings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNutraBio AAKG (L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePure arginine alpha-ketoglutarate at a 2:1 ratio, with no fillers or excipients. 143 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Read this first: citrulline is usually the better buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe would rather tell you this up front than take the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArginine is the direct precursor to nitric oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it seems like it should be the most effective supplement for pumps. It generally is not, because of something called the \u003cstrong\u003earginine paradox\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOral arginine is largely destroyed before it reaches your bloodstream.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gut and liver break most of it down in what is called the first-pass effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoses large enough to overcome that upset the stomach\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you cannot simply take more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline sidesteps both problems.\u003c\/strong\u003e It passes through the gut and liver intact, then converts to arginine in the kidneys — meaning \u003cstrong\u003ecitrulline raises blood arginine levels more effectively than arginine does.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is not marketing, it is why the whole industry moved to citrulline. \u003cstrong\u003eIf pumps are your goal, buy \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003eL-Citrulline\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSo why does this product exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause arginine does other things, and there are legitimate reasons to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth hormone secretion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arginine has research behind stimulating GH release — though note the same caveat we give on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-glutamine-500-grams\"\u003eglutamine page\u003c\/a\u003e: a transient GH rise does not reliably translate into muscle growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia clearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arginine is central to the urea cycle, which clears ammonia produced during protein metabolism and hard training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreatine synthesis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your body makes creatine from arginine, glycine and methionine — arginine is a direct precursor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune and wound-healing roles\u003c\/strong\u003e, where arginine becomes conditionally essential under physiological stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardiovascular research\u003c\/strong\u003e, where arginine has been studied for endothelial function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe alpha-ketoglutarate portion\u003c\/strong\u003e is not filler either — AKG is a Krebs cycle intermediate involved in energy production and nitrogen transport. Whether pairing it with arginine improves absorption is not well established, but it is not an inert carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe honest summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy this if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want arginine specifically — for its urea cycle role, for GH research, or because you already know you respond to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy citrulline instead if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want pumps, vascularity or endurance. It does the arginine job better than arginine does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr take both:\u003c\/strong\u003e some pre-workouts pair them deliberately, on the reasoning that citrulline raises the baseline while arginine adds an acute spike. That is a defensible approach, though the evidence for the combination beating citrulline alone is thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAAKG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArginine alpha-ketoglutarate 2:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnflavoured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutraBio's GMP-certified, FDA-inspected New Jersey facility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-party tested to 99.98% purity or greater, published at checkmysupps.com\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e143 servings is a genuinely long-lasting tub\u003c\/strong\u003e, and single-ingredient powders cost a fraction per gram of the same active inside a flavoured formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it on an empty stomach.\u003c\/strong\u003e This matters more with arginine than most supplements — food substantially reduces absorption of an already poorly-absorbed compound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 to 60 minutes before training\u003c\/strong\u003e, or first thing in the morning if you are taking it for the GH research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with a smaller dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arginine is well known for causing stomach upset and loose stools at higher amounts — build up rather than starting large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix into water\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a protein shake, if absorption matters to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not take it alongside a large protein meal\u003c\/strong\u003e — other amino acids compete for the same transporters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who specifically wants arginine rather than a nitric oxide product generally\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople interested in the urea cycle and ammonia clearance side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who already knows they respond well to arginine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople stacking it with citrulline deliberately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants an extremely cost-effective single ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf pumps are your goal, buy \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It raises arginine better than this does. We will say the same at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a sensitive stomach\u003c\/strong\u003e, arginine is one of the more likely supplements to cause GI upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who gets cold sores.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arginine can promote herpes simplex replication, and lysine is generally recommended as the counterbalance. Worth knowing if you are prone to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeak to your doctor before use if you take blood pressure medication, or have had a heart attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e if you want both mechanisms, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutrabio-beta-alanine\"\u003ebeta-alanine\u003c\/a\u003e and creatine for a broader stimulant-free stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs arginine or citrulline better for pumps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCitrulline, clearly. Oral arginine is largely destroyed before absorption, while citrulline survives digestion and converts to arginine afterwards — raising arginine levels more effectively than arginine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the arginine paradox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat arginine, despite being the direct nitric oxide precursor, is a poor oral supplement — because first-pass metabolism destroys most of it and larger doses cause stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is AAKG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArginine bonded to alpha-ketoglutarate, a Krebs cycle intermediate involved in energy production and nitrogen transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy take arginine at all then?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor its role in the urea cycle clearing ammonia, as a creatine precursor, for the growth hormone research, and its immune and wound-healing roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it with food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — on an empty stomach. Food substantially reduces absorption, and other amino acids compete for the same transporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it upset my stomach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can. Arginine is well known for causing GI discomfort at higher doses, so start small and build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a problem if I get cold sores?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPossibly. Arginine can promote herpes simplex replication, and lysine is usually recommended as the counterbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with citrulline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and some formulas pair them deliberately. The evidence that the combination beats citrulline alone is thin, but there is no conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutraBio","offers":[{"title":"750mg - 120ct","offer_id":21400048009295,"sku":"4990823336","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/300g_Creatine_Label_27.png?v=1723133652"},{"product_id":"nutristat-pumpscript","title":"Nutristat Pump Script — 23g Liquid Glycerol at 100% Yield, Stim-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNutristat Pump Script\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e23 grams of 100% active glycerol in a liquid format, with S7 and sea salt. Stimulant-free, zero sugar, 30 servings in a 32oz bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glycerol dose here is not slightly higher than the competition — it is roughly seven times higher, and the arithmetic behind that is worth seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 23g is not comparable to a powder's 5g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowdered glycerol supplements use forms like \u003cstrong\u003eHydroMax\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eGlycerPump\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both are glycerol bound to a carrier so it can exist as a stable powder — glycerol on its own is a syrupy liquid that attracts water from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThose powders are typically 65% yield.\u003c\/strong\u003e So a product listing 5g of HydroMax delivers about \u003cstrong\u003e3.25g of actual glycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e; the rest is carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump Script is liquid, so it needs no carrier at all — 23g listed is 23g of active glycerol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical powdered pump product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g HydroMax at 65%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈3.25g active glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump Script\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid at 100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g active glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters because the research on glycerol hyper-hydration uses doses in the region of \u003cstrong\u003e20g and above\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 3.25g dose is not a smaller version of the same effect; it is well below where the studies sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same lesson as citrulline versus citrulline malate on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cbum-thavage-pre-workout\"\u003eThavage page\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003ealways check what the listed number actually yields.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Glycerol needs water. This is not optional.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you take this wrong, it will not work — and it may make you feel unwell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerol is an \u003cstrong\u003eosmolyte\u003c\/strong\u003e: it draws water into cells and holds it there. It does not create fluid, it relocates it. So the effect depends entirely on there being fluid available to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutristat's instruction is one cap into 32oz of fluid, sipped from 30 to 60 minutes before training and continued through the session.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is not a suggestion — the 32oz is part of the dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking 23g of glycerol in a normal 8oz pre-workout shake gives it very little water to work with, and concentrated glycerol on a relatively empty stomach can cause nausea and digestive discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe well hydrated before you start.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sip rather than drinking it down. One serving per session, never more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe sea salt is doing real work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e110 to 125mg of sea salt looks like an afterthought. It is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte governing fluid balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it helps maintain the osmotic gradient that keeps water where glycerol has drawn it. Glycerol pulls fluid in; sodium helps it stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small, cheap ingredient that meaningfully supports the main one, which is a sign of a formula built around a mechanism rather than a list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eS7 — a different route to nitric oxide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS7 is a blend of seven plant extracts\u003c\/strong\u003e — green coffee bean, green tea, turmeric, tart cherry, blueberry, broccoli and kale — at 50mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it interesting is the mechanism. Citrulline and arginine work by \u003cstrong\u003esupplying substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e for nitric oxide production. S7 instead appears to \u003cstrong\u003eupregulate the enzyme\u003c\/strong\u003e, endothelial nitric oxide synthase, so your body produces more of its own NO rather than being given more raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also contains no nitrates, which means the mouthwash caveat that applies to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1st-phorm-opti-reds\"\u003eOpti-Reds\u003c\/a\u003e does not apply here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest note on the \"230% increase\" figure.\u003c\/strong\u003e That comes from the ingredient manufacturer's own research, on a small sample. The mechanism is plausible and the dose is what was studied, but treat a headline percentage from supplier-funded research with appropriate caution. The glycerol is the reason to buy this product; S7 is a sensible addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g at 100% yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110–125mg, kosher and non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid, 32oz bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 (one cap each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Pump Script differs from a powdered pump product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump Script\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell volumisation (water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitric oxide (blood flow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g active\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone in V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g arginine nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid, sipped in 32oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder, 6–12oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are not competing products — they work on different mechanisms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitric oxide products widen blood vessels to increase flow. Glycerol pulls water into the muscle cell for fullness. \u003cstrong\u003eThey stack well\u003c\/strong\u003e, and if you want both, running the two together is a legitimate approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who has tried powdered pump products and found the effect underwhelming — the glycerol dose is the likely reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training in hot conditions or sweating heavily, where hyper-hydration has practical value beyond appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBodybuilders and anyone wanting muscle fullness specifically rather than vascularity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stacking with an existing pre-workout, since it adds no stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who train late and cannot take caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a liquid to mixing powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you will not drink the 32oz, do not buy it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The water is part of how the product works and skipping it wastes the glycerol and risks stomach discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you dislike drinking large volumes during training\u003c\/strong\u003e, or find a full stomach uncomfortable under heavy sets, this format will not suit you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want energy, there are no stimulants here at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want nitric oxide specifically, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e is built for that. This is a cell volumisation product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested athletes should check the current WADA list.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol has previously been classified as a prohibited plasma expander, and while its status has changed, anyone competing should verify against the current list rather than take our word for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome people experience nausea or digestive discomfort with high-dose glycerol. Start well hydrated, sip slowly, and if it does not agree with you, it does not agree with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a nitric oxide pump product, or your usual pre-workout. Different mechanisms, no overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is 23g of glycerol so much more than other products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowdered glycerol like HydroMax or GlycerPump is around 65% yield, so a 5g dose delivers roughly 3.25g of actual glycerol. Pump Script is liquid and needs no carrier, so 23g listed is 23g active — and research on glycerol hyper-hydration uses doses around 20g and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water do I need with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n32oz. Nutristat's instruction is one cap into 32oz of fluid, sipped from 30 to 60 minutes before training. The water is part of the dose, not an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does glycerol work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an osmolyte — it draws water into cells and holds it there, producing muscle fullness. It relocates fluid rather than creating it, which is why hydration matters so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is S7?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA blend of seven plant extracts that appears to upregulate endothelial nitric oxide synthase, so your body produces more of its own nitric oxide — rather than supplying substrate the way citrulline does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mouthwash warning apply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. S7 contains no nitrates, so the oral bacteria step relevant to nitrate products does not apply here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with a pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is stimulant-free and works on cell volumisation rather than nitric oxide, so there is no overlap with most pre-workouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it upset my stomach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can if you take it with too little water or too quickly. Start well hydrated, use the full 32oz, and sip rather than drink it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take more than one serving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. One serving per training session.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutristat","offers":[{"title":"30sv \/ Lemonade","offer_id":40507199914063,"sku":"40230940929","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30sv \/ Blue Raspberry","offer_id":22226586140751,"sku":"4023232925","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30sv \/ Watermelon","offer_id":45019696595023,"sku":"NSP2084228","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2024-07-26T161007.851.png?v=1722034814"},{"product_id":"nutristat-bio-atp","title":"Nutristat Bio ATP — Peak ATP for Power Output and Blood Flow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNutristat Bio ATP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdenosine triphosphate as \u003cstrong\u003ePeak ATP\u003c\/strong\u003e, for power output, blood flow and recovery between efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ The counterintuitive part: swallowed ATP does not become cellular fuel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the single most important thing to understand about the product, and getting it wrong is why people dismiss the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATP is your cells' immediate energy currency\u003c\/strong\u003e — every muscle contraction is powered by splitting it. So the obvious assumption is that swallowing ATP gives your muscles more fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not, and it cannot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oral ATP is broken down in digestion, and even if it survived, ATP does not cross cell membranes. Your muscles cannot import it. They manufacture their own, continuously, from food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo how does it work at all?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause ATP has a second job outside the cell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extracellular ATP is a genuine \u003cstrong\u003esignalling molecule\u003c\/strong\u003e — it binds purinergic receptors on the surface of blood vessel walls and other tissues, triggering responses that have nothing to do with supplying energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe main documented effect is vasodilation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extracellular ATP signals blood vessels to widen, increasing blood flow to working muscle. That is a completely different mechanism from fuelling a contraction — and it is why a 400mg dose can do something when your body turns over its own bodyweight in ATP daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce you understand that, the product makes sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a blood flow and signalling supplement that happens to use ATP as the messenger, not an energy supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research examined\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeak ATP is one of the better-researched branded ingredients in this space, and the outcomes are worth knowing because they follow the mechanism:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower output and peak force\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly across repeated sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced fatigue over multiple bouts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the effect appears more clearly in later sets than in the first\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood flow and vasodilation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the primary mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody composition and lean mass\u003c\/strong\u003e in longer training studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery between efforts\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with the blood flow effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote the pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e the benefits cluster around \u003cem\u003erepeated\u003c\/em\u003e efforts rather than a single maximal one. That fits a blood flow mechanism precisely — better perfusion matters most when you are asking a muscle to perform again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest read on the evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak ATP has real human research behind it\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is more than most novel ingredients can say, and the dosing in studies is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe caveats we would want you to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuch of the research is funded by the ingredient manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is normal in this industry and does not invalidate it, but independent replication is thinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffect sizes are modest.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a marginal-gains ingredient, not a transformative one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is expensive per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e relative to the fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur position:\u003c\/strong\u003e a legitimate, mechanistically sensible ingredient for someone who already has training, protein and creatine in order. Not a first purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Take it on an empty stomach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more here than with most supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATP is degraded by digestive processes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and food makes that worse. Research protocols typically use it \u003cstrong\u003efasted, 30 minutes before training\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is the sensible way to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking Peak ATP with a meal substantially undermines the point of buying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak ATP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdenosine 5'-triphosphate disodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtracellular signalling and vasodilation, not cellular fuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFasted, 30 minutes before training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe researched dose is 400mg daily\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what the studies used. Check your tub matches — a smaller amount is below what was tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it fits with pump products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBio ATP works through a genuinely different route from the usual pump ingredients, which makes it additive rather than duplicative:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaises arginine, feeding nitric oxide synthase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduced to nitrite then nitric oxide, bypassing that enzyme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak ATP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurinergic receptor signalling — a third pathway entirely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt stacks cleanly with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e or a nitrate product\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is stimulant-free so it goes alongside any pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400mg daily, on an empty stomach\u003c\/strong\u003e, about 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily rather than only on training days\u003c\/strong\u003e — the longer studies used consistent daily dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot with food.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the easiest thing to get wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it several weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The body composition and power findings come from multi-week protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStimulant-free\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it stacks with anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone doing high-volume training with repeated sets — where the effect appears most clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrength and power athletes managing performance across a session\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who already have training, protein and creatine sorted and want a marginal gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a blood flow pathway their pre-workout does not cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who cannot take stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone expecting an energy effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oral ATP does not become cellular fuel — it is a signalling molecule, and you will not feel it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone on a limited budget.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003eCreatine\u003c\/a\u003e works on the same phosphate energy system, has decades more evidence, and costs a fraction as much. Buy that first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone taking it with meals, which wastes most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone wanting an acute, noticeable effect — this is a multi-week proposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e — the two work on related systems by different mechanisms, and creatine is the one with the deeper evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes swallowing ATP give my muscles more energy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Oral ATP is broken down in digestion, and ATP cannot cross cell membranes anyway — your muscles make their own. It works as an extracellular signalling molecule instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo what does it actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExtracellular ATP binds purinergic receptors on blood vessel walls, triggering vasodilation and increased blood flow to working muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is 400mg enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause it is signalling rather than fuelling. A messenger needs only to be detected, not to supply the energy itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFasted, about 30 minutes before training. Food degrades it and substantially reduces the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I feel it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is stimulant-free and the effects are measured rather than sensed — mainly in later sets rather than the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before it works?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe power and body composition findings come from multi-week protocols, so give it several weeks of consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with my pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and it works through a different pathway from citrulline or nitrates — so it is additive rather than duplicative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it better than creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Creatine has decades more evidence and costs a fraction as much. 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If you stock both formats separately, they will need distinct handles to avoid competing for the same searches.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe dose matches the research — which is rarer than it should be\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the strongest thing about the product and it deserves stating plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished research on red spinach extract has used 1 gram.\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Spinach contains 1 gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat sounds unremarkable until you compare it against how branded ingredients usually appear — at a fraction of their studied amount, included so the name can go on a label. Here the amount in the bottle is the amount in the trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe research on red spinach extract has examined \u003cstrong\u003eventilatory threshold during graded exercise testing\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside time-to-completion, power and speed measures. Those are performance outcomes rather than subjective ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed spinach rather than beetroot — and why that matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNitrate supplements are overwhelmingly beetroot-based, so the obvious question is why this uses something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe active component is nitrate, not the vegetable.\u003c\/strong\u003e And nitrate content varies enormously in beetroot depending on soil, growing conditions and processing — many beet powders are not standardised for nitrate at all, which means two tubs can differ several-fold in the thing that actually does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed spinach is a considerably more concentrated nitrate source\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what allows a meaningful dose in 1 gram rather than 5 or 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovaPharm claim it is up to four times more effective than beetroot extract.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat that specific multiple as manufacturer data — but the underlying point about concentration and standardisation is fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the most important practical instruction on the page, and almost nobody knows it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nitrate pathway has a first step your own cells cannot perform. \u003cstrong\u003eConverting nitrate to nitrite is done by bacteria living on the back of your tongue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only then can your body reduce nitrite to nitric oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibacterial mouthwash kills those bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e, and studies on dietary nitrate show this substantially blunts the effect — in some cases eliminating it entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo if you are paying for a standardised nitrate ingredient, do not use antibacterial mouthwash before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse with water instead. It is the easiest way to waste a supplement completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA genuinely separate pathway from citrulline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding if you already take a pump product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConverts to arginine, which nitric oxide synthase uses to produce nitric oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduced to nitrite, then to nitric oxide — \u003cstrong\u003ebypassing that enzyme entirely\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are additive rather than duplicative\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why Super Spinach stacks sensibly with any pre-workout or pump formula instead of competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nitrate route also carries the stronger endurance evidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dietary nitrate research consistently shows improved \u003cem\u003eexercise efficiency\u003c\/em\u003e — a lower oxygen cost for the same work output — which is an unusual and genuinely valuable finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Spinach is also the nitrate component inside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e, so if you already take that, you have it covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed spinach extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g (\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus dubius\u003c\/em\u003e), standardised for nitrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed, no proprietary blends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne serving, 60 to 90 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nitrate pathway peaks considerably later than citrulline does — this is not a 20-minute product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it consistently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrate research generally uses several consecutive days rather than single doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacks with any pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — completely stimulant-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso worth taking on rest days\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are using it for circulation rather than training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEndurance athletes — the exercise efficiency research is the strongest evidence in this category\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants the nitrate pathway their pre-workout does not cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want a standardised nitrate dose rather than a variable beet powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone training late who cannot take stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want the research dose in 1 gram rather than a large scoop of beet powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone on blood pressure or nitrate heart medication\u003c\/strong\u003e, without speaking to a doctor. Nitric oxide affects vasodilation and this is a genuine interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want energy, there are no stimulants here at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you already take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Super Spinach is already in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use antibacterial mouthwash daily and will not stop, this will not work properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Discontinue two weeks before surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e — different pathway, genuinely additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Super Spinach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRed spinach extract (\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus dubius\u003c\/em\u003e) standardised for nitrates, at 1 gram — the dose used in published research on the ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy red spinach instead of beetroot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a more concentrated nitrate source, which allows a meaningful dose in 1 gram. Beetroot's nitrate content varies enormously with soil and processing, and many beet powders are not standardised at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBacteria on your tongue perform the first conversion of nitrate to nitrite — your own cells cannot. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them and substantially blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from citrulline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCitrulline supplies arginine for the enzyme that makes nitric oxide. Nitrate produces nitric oxide by a route that bypasses that enzyme. They are additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n60 to 90 minutes before training. The nitrate pathway peaks much later than citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — nitrate research generally involves consecutive days rather than single doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it in NovaPump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Super Spinach is the nitrate component of that formula, so you do not need both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with blood pressure medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeak to your doctor. Nitric oxide affects vasodilation and the interaction is genuine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innova Pharm","offers":[{"title":"60 Capsules","offer_id":39857834491983,"sku":"3694625102","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitleddesign-2024-07-30T155011.314.png?v=1722631211"},{"product_id":"innova-pharm-novapump-neuro-1","title":"InnovaPharm NovaPump Neuro — 8g Citrulline Malate + 4g GlycerPump, Stim-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInnovaPharm NovaPump Neuro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stimulant-free pump pre-workout with a nootropic layer. 8g citrulline malate, 4g GlycerPump, 1g each of Super Spinach and agmatine, plus acetyl-L-carnitine, tyrosine, alpha-GPC and huperzine A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula attacks blood flow from four separate angles, which is unusual and worth walking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the numbers actually yield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ingredients here need the arithmetic done, and both come out respectably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline malate, 8g at 2:1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid, so roughly two thirds of the weight is citrulline: \u003cstrong\u003e8g yields about 5.3g of actual citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is close to the 6g clinical dose and a genuinely solid amount — most products listing \"6g citrulline malate\" deliver only around 4g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerPump, 4g at 65% yield.\u003c\/strong\u003e GlycerPump is glycerol bound to a carrier so it can exist as a stable powder, and 65% is the standard yield — so \u003cstrong\u003e4g delivers about 2.6g of actual glycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a powdered pre-workout that is a large dose; most use 1 to 2g. It is still well below the roughly 20g the hyper-hydration research uses, which is what our liquid \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e is built to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeither of these is a criticism. It is simply what the labels mean, and knowing it lets you compare products properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFour mechanisms, not four versions of one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost pump products stack ingredients doing the same job. These genuinely differ:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplies arginine, the substrate nitric oxide synthase uses to make NO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Spinach (red spinach leaf)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a nitrate source, feeding the separate nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway that bypasses that enzyme entirely\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS7, 100mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — appears to upregulate the enzyme itself, so your body produces more of its own NO. Twice the dose used in Pump Script\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine, 1g\u003c\/strong\u003e — the clever one, explained below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus \u003cstrong\u003eGlycerPump\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is not a nitric oxide ingredient at all — it draws water into muscle cells for fullness. Blood flow and cell volumisation are different things, and this covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAgmatine works by protecting arginine, not supplying it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most interesting ingredient in the formula and it is rarely explained properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour body has an enzyme called arginase whose job is to break arginine down.\u003c\/strong\u003e So even when citrulline successfully raises your arginine levels, arginase is steadily degrading it — which limits how long the nitric oxide elevation lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine inhibits arginase.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not add arginine; it slows the rate at which the arginine you already have is destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is genuinely complementary rather than duplicative: citrulline raises the supply, agmatine extends how long it lasts. It is also why users often report the pump persisting after training rather than fading as soon as they stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Spinach is a \u003cstrong\u003enitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e source, which means this applies here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step of the nitrate pathway — nitrate to nitrite — is performed by \u003cstrong\u003ebacteria living on the back of your tongue\u003c\/strong\u003e, not by your own cells. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them, and studies on dietary nitrate show this substantially blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame caveat as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1st-phorm-opti-reds\"\u003eOpti-Reds\u003c\/a\u003e pages. Easiest way to waste an ingredient you have paid for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe nootropic layer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl-L-Carnitine, 1g\u003c\/strong\u003e — the acetylated form crosses the blood-brain barrier, which plain L-carnitine does not. That is precisely why it appears in focus formulas rather than fat-loss ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-Tyrosine, 1g\u003c\/strong\u003e — precursor to dopamine and noradrenaline, researched for cognitive performance under stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-GPC, 600mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bioavailable choline source supplying raw material for acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter behind attention \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e muscle contraction. \u003cstrong\u003eCheck whether your tub states a 50% standardisation\u003c\/strong\u003e — if so, actual alpha-GPC is around 300mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuperzine A, 200mcg\u003c\/strong\u003e — slows acetylcholine breakdown, so it pairs logically with alpha-GPC rather than duplicating it. \u003cstrong\u003e200mcg is on the higher side\u003c\/strong\u003e; huperzine has a long half-life and most people do better cycling it rather than using it daily indefinitely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ PegaPump and one caution worth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePegaPump is an extract of \u003cem\u003ePeganum harmala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Syrian rue — standardised for vasorelaxant alkaloids, at 250mcg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing: \u003cem\u003ePeganum harmala\u003c\/em\u003e naturally contains \u003cstrong\u003eharmala alkaloids, which are monoamine oxidase inhibitors\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 250 micrograms the dose is very small and the extract is standardised for specific compounds, so this is a caution rather than an alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut \u003cstrong\u003eif you take any antidepressant — particularly an MAOI, SSRI or SNRI — or any psychiatric medication, speak to your doctor before using this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e MAO inhibition is a genuine interaction pathway and it is not something any other retailer page for this product mentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs (full two-scoop serving)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline Malate 2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g (~5.3g citrulline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerPump (65% glycerol)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g (~2.6g glycerol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine Sulfate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl-L-Carnitine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Tyrosine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-GPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuperzine A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePegaPump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA natural bitterness blocker\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in the other ingredients — the same taste-receptor approach explained on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/i-prevail-amino-impact\"\u003eAmino Impact page\u003c\/a\u003e, and the reason a formula this loaded drinks well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits against our other pump products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaPump Neuro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 NO mechanisms + glycerol + nootropics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe most complete. Focus included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g citrulline + 3g arginine nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure nitric oxide focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell volumisation specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaPump Neuro is the all-rounder\u003c\/strong\u003e — it does a bit of everything including focus. Pump Script delivers roughly nine times the glycerol if fullness is what you are after. GHOST Pump is the cleaner nitric oxide play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop for a half serving, two for the full dose\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 10 to 12oz of water, 20 to 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink plenty of water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol relocates fluid rather than creating it, so hydration determines whether it works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip the mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacks with any stimulant pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — it adds no caffeine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider cycling the huperzine A\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than running it daily year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants pump and focus without stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople cycling off stimulants who still want a full pre-workout experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLate-evening trainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stacking with an existing pre-workout they already like\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want several nitric oxide mechanisms rather than one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stimulant-intolerant for any reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want energy, there are no stimulants here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus ingredients are not the same as feeling switched on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone on antidepressants or psychiatric medication\u003c\/strong\u003e, without speaking to a doctor — see the PegaPump note above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf pure cell volumisation is your goal, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e delivers around nine times the glycerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pre-workout already contains 6g of citrulline, the citrulline here is largely redundant — though the nitrate, S7 and agmatine mechanisms are still additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Speak to your doctor if you take blood pressure medication — several ingredients here affect vasodilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e your usual stimulant pre-workout, or creatine. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eour creatine range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much actual citrulline does 8g of citrulline malate give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAround 5.3g. Citrulline malate is bonded roughly 2:1, so about a third of the weight is malic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much glycerol is in 4g of GlycerPump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout 2.6g, since GlycerPump is a 65% yield powder. That is large for a powdered pre-workout, though well below the roughly 20g used in hyper-hydration research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does agmatine do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt inhibits arginase, the enzyme that breaks arginine down. Rather than supplying more arginine, it slows the destruction of what you have — extending nitric oxide elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mouthwash warning apply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Super Spinach is a nitrate source, and the first conversion step depends on bacteria on your tongue that antibacterial mouthwash kills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is PegaPump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn extract of \u003cem\u003ePeganum harmala\u003c\/em\u003e standardised for vasorelaxant alkaloids. The plant naturally contains harmala alkaloids, which are MAO inhibitors — so speak to your doctor if you take antidepressants or psychiatric medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy acetyl-L-carnitine rather than plain L-carnitine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe acetylated form crosses the blood-brain barrier, which is why it appears in focus formulas rather than fat-loss ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with a stimulant pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It contains no stimulants at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take huperzine A every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMost people do better cycling it. 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Fully disclosed label, creatine free, zero sugar, 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003edaily driver\u003c\/strong\u003e — moderate stimulant, no exotic ingredients, sensible dosing. It is one of the better first pre-workouts, and that is a genuine compliment rather than a backhanded one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLet's talk about the deer antler velvet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the brand's flagship ingredient and the reason most people have heard of Bucked Up. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is also the ingredient least likely to be doing anything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe claim is that deer antler velvet is rich in \u003cstrong\u003eIGF-1\u003c\/strong\u003e — insulin-like growth factor 1, a genuinely important anabolic hormone. Antler growth is one of the fastest forms of tissue growth in mammals, so the premise is not absurd on its face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut IGF-1 is a peptide, and peptides are digested.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swallowing IGF-1 means your stomach and small intestine break it into amino acids, exactly as they would any other protein. It does not arrive in your bloodstream as IGF-1. This is the same reason we are sceptical of orally administered growth factors elsewhere in our catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dose is also 50mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small amount of an extract whose active content is not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ And one thing tested athletes must know:\u003c\/strong\u003e IGF-1 is prohibited under WADA category S2. Deer antler velvet has been associated with anti-doping cases historically. If you are tested, do not use this product — regardless of whether the IGF-1 survives digestion, the risk is not worth taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNone of this makes Bucked Up a bad pre-workout. It makes the marketing hook the weakest part of an otherwise sensible formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is actually doing the work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline Malate 2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-Alanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine Anhydrous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlphaSize Alpha-GPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHimalayan Rock Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Antler Velvet Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso contains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSenactiv (ActiGin), AstraGin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo numbers need honest context.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline malate, 6g.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several retailers describe this as \"6g citrulline,\" which is not the same thing. Citrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid at 2:1, so \u003cstrong\u003e6g yields roughly 4g of actual citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e — below the 6 to 8g range where the research shows consistent pump benefit. Reasonable for a daily driver, but check the wording whenever you compare pre-workouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-alanine, 2g.\u003c\/strong\u003e The researched dose is 3.2g. At 2g you will still get some tingling, and carnosine will still build with consistent use, but this is a partial dose rather than a full one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSenactiv is the underrated ingredient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIronically, the ingredient worth being interested in is not the one on the front of the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSenactiv (also sold as ActiGin) combines panax notoginseng and rosa roxburghii\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the research on it concerns clearing senescent cells — worn-out cells that stop functioning properly but do not die — and supporting glycogen resynthesis and VO2 max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a genuinely different angle from anything else in a typical pre-workout, and the research, while limited, is at least about the actual ingredient at the actual dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstraGin\u003c\/strong\u003e is included as an absorption enhancer, with a claimed 66.7% increase in citrulline uptake. Treat that specific figure as a supplier claim rather than an independent finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e200mg is the right dose for a lot of people\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Bucked Up's real strength and it gets overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200mg is half the 400mg daily figure the FDA cites for healthy adults\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough to feel, moderate enough to leave room for a coffee, and low enough that it does not wreck your sleep from an afternoon session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of people take a 350mg pre-workout, feel wired and anxious, and conclude pre-workouts are not for them. Often they simply needed less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want more from the same brand, \u003cstrong\u003eWoke AF\u003c\/strong\u003e runs 333mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Two smaller notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt contains Red 40 Lake\u003c\/strong\u003e, an artificial colour, in at least some flavours. If you avoid synthetic dyes, check your tub — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/110-percent-pre-workout\"\u003e110 Percent\u003c\/a\u003e uses beet powder instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDas Labs state that the version sold on Amazon does not contain deer antler velvet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth knowing if you are comparing formulas across sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in our pre-workout range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucked Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg caffeine, ~4g citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily driver. Best starting point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/110-percent-pre-workout\"\u003e110 Percent\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, ~6g citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 servings, larger scoop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cbum-thavage-pre-workout\"\u003eCBUM Thavage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305mg, 6g pure citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne or two scoops. Clinical doses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-3-0\"\u003eMVPre 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350mg, 10g citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong, well dosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart here if you are new.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you already handle 300mg comfortably and want better pump dosing, Thavage or MVPre give you considerably more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne rounded scoop in 6 to 8oz of water, 15 to 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with half a scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are new to pre-workouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever more than two scoops in 24 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount your coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mg leaves room in a 400mg day, but not unlimited room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake creatine separately\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is creatine free, which is fine, but creatine needs to be taken daily including rest days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone taking their first pre-workout — this is a sensible place to start\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who find 300mg-plus products jittery or anxious\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a fully disclosed label with no exotic stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfternoon trainers who still want to sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who value taste — the flavour range is one of the brand's genuine strengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested athletes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer antler velvet and IGF-1 claims make this an unnecessary risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone buying it for the deer antler velvet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy it for the caffeine, citrulline and Senactiv — those are real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf pumps are your priority, roughly 4g of actual citrulline is modest. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-3-0\"\u003eMVPre 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 10g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want maximum beta-alanine, 2g is below the 3.2g standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you avoid artificial colours, check the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a high-stimulant experience, this is deliberately moderate. Woke AF is the stronger option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e creatine, and a stim-free pump product like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e if you want more from the pump side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much caffeine is in Bucked Up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 200mg per scoop — half the 400mg daily figure cited for healthy adults, which makes it a genuine daily driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the deer antler velvet actually work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe claim rests on IGF-1 content, but IGF-1 is a peptide and peptides are digested into amino acids when swallowed. At 50mg of unspecified extract, we would not buy the product for this ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it if I am drug tested?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. IGF-1 is prohibited under WADA category S2 and deer antler velvet has featured in anti-doping cases. Not worth the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much actual citrulline is in 6g of citrulline malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAround 4g. The malate bond is roughly 2:1, so about a third of the weight is malic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 2g of beta-alanine enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is below the 3.2g researched dose. Carnosine still builds with consistent use, but this is a partial dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Senactiv?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA combination of panax notoginseng and rosa roxburghii, researched in relation to clearing senescent cells, glycogen resynthesis and VO2 max. Arguably the most interesting ingredient in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, it is creatine free. Take creatine separately and daily, including rest days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain artificial colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt least some flavours contain Red 40 Lake. 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They are the first to come out with a red spinach leaf extract to be used in sports supplements. Spinach extract can have 4x the potency of beet root extract for nitric oxide production. This means it can be used for health or for pumps and in many of your cases, both! If you're looking for a complete pump product, check out\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionnutrition.com\/collections\/innova-pharm\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\" title=\"Innova Pharm Nova Pump Coalition Nutrition\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionnutrition.com\/collections\/innova-pharm\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionnutrition.com\/collections\/innova-pharm\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump-neuro-1\" title=\"Innova Pharm Nova Pump Neuro Coalition Nutrition\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionnutrition.com\/collections\/innova-pharm\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump-neuro-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNovaPump Neuro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich both feature this unique ingredient. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInnova Pharm Super Spinach Powder can be taken by itself or mixed into your favorite pre workout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innova Pharm","offers":[{"title":"Lemon Iced Tea","offer_id":32414995415119,"sku":"3694625101","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Peach","offer_id":32414995447887,"sku":"3694625100","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":40785375068239,"sku":"3694625105","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2024-07-30T155212.617.png?v=1722631813"},{"product_id":"like-a-pro-supplements-preworkout-pump-v3","title":"Like A Pro Supplements Preworkout Pump \u0026 Focus V4","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-shortdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump + Focus V4: Elevate Your Workouts Like a Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the difference with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePump + Focus V4\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most anticipated pre-workout of 2024. Designed to optimize your training sessions, this powerful formula combines several key ingredients to enhance both physical and cognitive performance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Muscle Pumps and Blood Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e: With 7g of pure citrulline, Pump + Focus V4 significantly boosts nitric oxide production, improving blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSay goodbye to muscle fatigue during intense workouts!†\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/likeaprosupplements.com\/products\/preworkout-pump\" class=\"ac-anchor sup-target\" data-citationid=\"03243191-e8db-dbd2-e169-845bc52ca9c9-13\" aria-label=\"1: Enhanced Muscle Pumps and Blood Flow\" target=\"_blank\" h=\"ID=SERP,5015.1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"citation-sup\"\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Hydration and Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e: Betaine Anhydrous attracts water into muscle cells, improving cellular hydration and supporting increased power and strength—akin to the effects of creatine. 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Your workouts will be more effective and sustained!†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Pre Workout, Pump + Focus V4, is your secret weapon for pushing limits in every session.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/likeaprosupplements.com\/products\/preworkout-pump\" class=\"tooltip-target\" data-citationid=\"03243191-e8db-dbd2-e169-845bc52ca9c9-31-group\" h=\"ID=SERP,5015.1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElevate your workouts and convert visitors into loyal customers with this cutting-edge supplement! 💪🔥\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/likeaprosupplements.com\/products\/preworkout-pump\" class=\"ac-anchor sup-target\" data-citationid=\"03243191-e8db-dbd2-e169-845bc52ca9c9-31\" aria-label=\"1:\" target=\"_blank\" h=\"ID=SERP,5015.1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"citation-sup\"\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Like A Pro","offers":[{"title":"30sv \/ Strawberry Lemonade","offer_id":40733704290383,"sku":"LAP230392","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30sv \/ Cherry Pop Candy","offer_id":40271250194511,"sku":"LAP1329804","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30sv \/ Orange Sherbert","offer_id":41753707741263,"sku":"LAP284092480924","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30sv \/ Grape Soda","offer_id":41753707806799,"sku":"LAP2840924809767","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30sv \/ Fuji Apple","offer_id":41753707839567,"sku":"LAP284092480912","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2024-07-31T111935.002.png?v=1722631347"},{"product_id":"alpha-lion-super-human-pump","title":"Alpha Lion Super Human Pump","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-shortdesc\"\u003eThe ultimate stim-free pump and performance pre workout for night owls, or caffeine conscious lifters to ignite new gains while cycling off caffeine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you're looking for freaky vascularity within minutes of your 1st set and balloon like muscle fullness even after your workout, look no further. Alpha Lion SuperHuman Pump formula is absolutely loaded with premium ingredients for savage non stim muscle pumps during training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's simple. The more blood and oxygen you get pumping to your muscles, the better you're doing to grow bigger and fuller muscles. Although stimulant based pre workouts can help you maximize your energy, pump, and performance, some stimulants like caffeine can restrict blood flow, increase cortisol levels, and disrupt your sleep cycle. That's not good for gains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLooking at the ingredients, it's clear why SuperHuman Pump is one of the top choices for caffeine sensitive, late night lifters, or anyone who is mindful of their adrenal health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredient Breakdown 1 scoop \/ 2 scoops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline Malate (2:1) 4000mg \/ 8000mg :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Proven to promote strength, endurance, and muscle recovery through its ability to naturally promote nitric oxide. This is great for delaying muscle fatigue so you can pump up more reps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Alanine 1750mg \/ 3500mg :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The benefits of beta alanine are similar to those of L-Citrulline Malate, and combining them together strengthens their endurance and performance effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroPrime™ (Glycerol Powder) 1500mg \/ 3000mg :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This sugar alcohol attracts water to it in the body, and so, your muscles will be more hydrated and able to train harder for longer. Better hydration means better performance which means better, fuller muscle pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Lion's Mane 300mg \/ 600mg :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Along with anti-fatigue and energy boosting properties, Lion's Mane can also improve concentration, focus, and overall cognitive function during your workout. Athletes can also benefits for the many other great anti-inflammatory, metabolic, and immune system supporting properties 600 mg of organic Lion's Mane provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS7™ (Green Coffee Bean Extract, Green Tea Extract, Turmeric Extract, Tart Cherry, Blueberry, Broccoli, Kale) 75mg \/ 150mg :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A low dose blend of seven plant-based ingredients that has been clinically shown to increase nitric oxide, relax the blood vessels, and increase blood flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstraGin® (Astragalus Membranaceus Root, Panic Notoginseng Root) 25mg \/ 50mg :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Increases the absorption of a wide rage of nutrients, and plays a large role in overall gut health. 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That is stimulation, not concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lower-caffeine, nootropic-weighted formula aims at the second:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustained attention\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a spike that fades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFewer jitters\u003c\/strong\u003e for the same subjective usefulness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier on your daily caffeine total\u003c\/strong\u003e, which matters if you also take a pre-workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess disruption to sleep\u003c\/strong\u003e, since a smaller dose clears sooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe practical argument:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you already have a pre-workout in your day, a lower-caffeine option is the one that fits without pushing you past 400mg. That is the FDA figure for healthy adults, and coffee counts toward it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe focus ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCognizin citicoline\u003c\/strong\u003e — a choline source with human research on attention and cognitive markers. Choline is the precursor to \u003cstrong\u003eacetylcholine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and citicoline is one of the better-studied forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e, if present — promotes alpha wave activity and smooths caffeine's edge without reducing alertness. \u003cstrong\u003eThe researched ratio is roughly 1:2 theanine to caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is one of the more reliable pairings in this space\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-tyrosine\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dopamine and noradrenaline precursor, with strongest research under stress, fatigue and sleep deprivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e — cofactors in energy metabolism rather than energy themselves. \u003cstrong\u003eThey do not produce energy unless you are deficient\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Still an energy drink, not a pre-workout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven a focus-weighted can carries no meaningful citrulline and no full beta-alanine dose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a can cannot physically hold 8g and 3.2g alongside everything else and remain drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing one before a light session or cardio is fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e For heavy training where pump and muscular endurance matter, a proper pre-workout does a different job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC4 Smart Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower caffeine, focus-weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork, study, or alongside a pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c4-energy\"\u003eC4 Energy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral energy drink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-energy\"\u003eGHOST Energy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhen you want to check every dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus-weighted energy drink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower than standard C4 — check the can\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  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\u003cli\u003ePeople who also take a pre-workout and need to manage their daily total\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting something for work or study rather than training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople sensitive to caffeine who still want a lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone trying to reduce their overall intake without dropping it entirely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants maximum stimulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c4-energy\"\u003eStandard C4 Energy\u003c\/a\u003e carries more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone expecting pre-workout performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No meaningful citrulline in a can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone already at their caffeine limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone training in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone with high blood pressure, a heart condition or anxiety, without speaking to a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e nothing containing caffeine. It is designed to fit within a day that already has some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from standard C4 Energy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLower caffeine, with nootropic ingredients taking a larger share — aimed at focus rather than raw stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs lower caffeine worse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot if focus is what you want. A high dose can leave you wired and scattered, and a smaller one is easier on your daily total and your sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is citicoline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA choline source with human research on attention. 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But the lower caffeine makes it the sensible choice on days you also take one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo B vitamins give me energy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot directly — they are cofactors in energy metabolism, so they matter only if you are deficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it affect my sleep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLess than a standard energy drink, since a smaller dose clears sooner. 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This brand grew out of the same few square miles we did, spreading from that one gym to other gyms, then to independent shops, and eventually to international distribution. It was acquired in 2020 by Trevor Bower, who found it at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenturion Labz maintains full label transparency and third-party tests every batch\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is why we still stock it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy stim-free pump products exist at all\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a genuine physiological reason, and it is not obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine is a vasoconstrictor. Citrulline and glycerol are vasodilators.\u003c\/strong\u003e They work against each other to a degree — which means a very high-stimulant pre-workout partially undermines its own pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat is why splitting the two jobs often works better than one very strong tub.\u003c\/strong\u003e A moderate stimulant product plus a dedicated stim-free pump formula frequently produces a better pump than the strongest single product on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe other reasons to own one:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine has a long half-life, and sleep matters more than the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycling off stimulants.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you deload caffeine to reset tolerance, you do not have to lose your pump as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStimulant intolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of people train hard and simply cannot take caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopping up a weak pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e without adding to your caffeine total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe two halves of a pump — and why both matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pump\" is really two separate mechanisms, and a good product covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidening the vessels so more blood reaches the muscle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrulline, nitrates, agmatine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrawing water into the muscle cells themselves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycerol, taurine, betaine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidening the pipes and filling the cells are different jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A product covering only one addresses half the problem — which is why the best pump formulas combine a vasodilator with an osmolyte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd nitrates are a third route.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrulline feeds nitric oxide synthase; nitrate is reduced to nitrite and then nitric oxide, bypassing that enzyme entirely. Genuinely additive rather than duplicative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ If your formula contains any nitrate source, skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first conversion step is performed by bacteria on your tongue rather than by your own cells, and mouthwash kills them — substantially blunting the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Glycerol requires water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake with any glycerol-containing product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol works by pulling water into muscle cells. If there is not enough available, it draws from elsewhere\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaving you flat, headachy or worse rather than full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink considerably more water than usual on the days you take this\u003c\/strong\u003e, well beyond the amount you mix it with. That is how the ingredient functions rather than general advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStimulant-free pump formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed, no proprietary blends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-party tested every batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Check whether your tub contains beta-alanine.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it does, and your stimulant pre-workout does too, you will be doubling up — which mostly means doubling the tingle rather than the benefit, since beta-alanine works by accumulation over weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNemesis or Blood Rush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCenturion make both stim-free pump products, and they are designed to complement the range rather than compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNemesis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStim-free pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStacks with any Centurion pre-workout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/centurion-labz-blood-rush\"\u003eBlood Rush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrulline, Hydromax glycerol, agmatine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo beta-alanine — cleanest stacking option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare the two panels side by side\u003c\/strong\u003e — both are fully disclosed, so you can see exactly which mechanisms each covers and pick the one that fills the gap in your current pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow our pump range compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g citrulline malate + Super Spinach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycerol specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNemesis \/ Blood Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt to stack with Centurion pre-workouts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate-led\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent primary pathway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a scoop to start\u003c\/strong\u003e, in water, 30 minutes before training. Build to a full scoop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink plenty of water through the session\u003c\/strong\u003e if it contains glycerol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with any stimulant pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — it adds nothing to your caffeine total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr use it alone in the evening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days if it contains nitrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for beta-alanine overlap\u003c\/strong\u003e with your pre-workout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a bigger pump than their pre-workout delivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvening trainers who cannot take stimulants late\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone deloading caffeine who does not want to lose their pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStimulant-intolerant lifters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople already using a Centurion pre-workout, since this was built to pair with them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone wanting energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no stimulants here — that is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who will not drink extra water\u003c\/strong\u003e, if it contains glycerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone whose pre-workout already covers all three pump mechanisms at full doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone on blood pressure medication, without speaking to a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/centurion-labz-god-of-war\"\u003eGod of War\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/centurion-labz-god-of-fire\"\u003eGod of Fire\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It adds nothing to your daily stimulant total, which is why it stacks with any pre-workout and suits evening training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I want a separate pump product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCaffeine is a vasoconstrictor and citrulline a vasodilator, so a high-stimulant pre-workout partly works against its own pump. Splitting the jobs often produces a better result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between blood flow and cell volume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlood flow widens the vessels; cell volume draws water into the muscle cells themselves. Different mechanisms, and a good pump product covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do I need extra water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf it contains glycerol, that ingredient works by pulling water into muscle cells — without enough available it draws from elsewhere, leaving you flat rather than full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNemesis or Blood Rush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth are fully disclosed, so compare the panels and pick whichever fills the gap in your current pre-workout. Blood Rush contains no beta-alanine, which makes it the cleanest stacking option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in the evening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — there is nothing here to affect sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf it contains a nitrate source, bacteria on your tongue perform the first conversion step. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them and blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I check for beta-alanine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. If both this and your pre-workout contain it, you are doubling up — which mostly doubles the tingle rather than the benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centurion Labz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40840564899919,"sku":"CL20940202","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitleddesign-2024-07-26T150538.467.png?v=1722034747"},{"product_id":"innova-pharm-novatropic","title":"InnovaPharm Novatropic — 200mg Caffeine Nootropic, Not a Pre-Workout","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInnovaPharm Novatropic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200mg of caffeine with 250mg citicoline, a gram each of tyrosine, taurine and acetyl-L-carnitine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and 100mg theanine. Flavoured powder, 25 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is a nootropic, not a pre-workout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being clear, because InnovaPharm's other products are pre-workouts and people assume this is one too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovatropic contains no citrulline, no beta-alanine and no pump ingredients at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing here is aimed at blood flow or muscular endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is built for cognitive work\u003c\/strong\u003e — study, gaming, a long working day, or an afternoon when focus has gone. You can absolutely take it before training, and 200mg of caffeine will do its job, but you would be leaving the performance ingredients out entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a pre-workout, that is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-365\"\u003eMVPre 365\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want focus without the pump ingredients, this is the right product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe theanine ratio is exactly right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves specific credit, because most products get it wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100mg L-theanine against 200mg caffeine is a 1:2 ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — precisely the ratio used in the research on this pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the combination does:\u003c\/strong\u003e theanine is an amino acid found in tea that promotes alpha wave activity in the brain, associated with relaxed alertness. Paired with caffeine, it reduces the jittery, scattered edge while preserving — and in the research, improving — the attention benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe result is meant to feel like focus rather than stimulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most high-caffeine products either omit theanine or include a token amount at ratios far from what was studied. This one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe cholinergic side is well constructed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ingredients here work as a genuine pair, which is more thoughtful than a long ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCiticoline (CDP-choline), 250mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — a highly bioavailable choline source that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Choline is the raw material for \u003cstrong\u003eacetylcholine\u003c\/strong\u003e, the neurotransmitter most directly tied to attention, memory encoding and learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLycoris radiata extract, 4mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is a natural source of \u003cstrong\u003ehuperzine A\u003c\/strong\u003e, which inhibits acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks acetylcholine down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo one supplies the raw material and the other slows its clearance.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is genuinely complementary rather than two ingredients doing the same job — the same logic as the alpha-GPC and huperzine pairing explained on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-alpha-gpc\"\u003eAlpha-GPC page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne practical note:\u003c\/strong\u003e huperzine A has a long half-life, and most people do better cycling it rather than taking it continuously. If you use Novatropic daily, taking breaks is sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe amino acid side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-Tyrosine, 1g\u003c\/strong\u003e — precursor to dopamine and noradrenaline. The research centres specifically on maintaining cognitive performance \u003cem\u003eunder stress and sleep deprivation\u003c\/em\u003e, which is exactly when you reach for something like this. You will notice it most on a bad night's sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN-Acetyl L-Carnitine, 1g\u003c\/strong\u003e — the acetylated form crosses the blood-brain barrier, which plain L-carnitine does not. That is precisely why it appears in a nootropic rather than a fat burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine, 1g\u003c\/strong\u003e — inhibitory rather than stimulating, and it works alongside theanine to smooth the caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB6 (10mg) and B12 (500mcg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — cofactors in neurotransmitter synthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ An honest note on NovaPept\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula includes \u003cstrong\u003e5mg of NovaPept\u003c\/strong\u003e, described as a peptide technology based on fibroblast growth factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth factors are proteins\u003c\/strong\u003e, and proteins taken orally are digested into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine. Whether an orally administered growth factor survives to act as one is a substantial open question, and 5mg is a very small amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an obscure ingredient with very little published research behind it. We are not saying it does nothing — we are saying the evidence is not there to say it does something, and \u003cstrong\u003eyou should not buy Novatropic for that ingredient.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same note appears on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-heavy-duty\"\u003eHeavy Duty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-poppa-pump\"\u003ePoppa Pump\u003c\/a\u003e pages, which contain a similar compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy this for the citicoline, tyrosine and the caffeine-theanine ratio.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those are the ingredients doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Tyrosine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN-Acetyl L-Carnitine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCiticoline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg (1:2 with caffeine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6 \/ B12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mg \/ 500mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycoris radiata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mg (huperzine A source)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovaPept\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Prop 65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead warning disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200mg is half the 400mg daily figure the FDA cites for healthy adults\u003c\/strong\u003e — deliberately moderate, because this is designed for use during a working day rather than once before training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne serving in the morning or early afternoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot after mid-afternoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mg still has a long tail, and this is a product people take on working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCount your coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e if you take it daily, mainly because of the huperzine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be taken before training\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it has no performance ingredients — stack a pump product if that matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone doing sustained cognitive work — study, coding, writing, gaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShift workers and anyone functioning on poor sleep, where tyrosine has its strongest case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who find straight caffeine makes them scattered rather than focused\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a moderate, everyday caffeine dose rather than a pre-workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want an alternative to a second or third coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone wanting a pre-workout.\u003c\/strong\u003e No citrulline, no beta-alanine, no pump ingredients. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-365\"\u003eMVPre 365\u003c\/a\u003e is the product for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone caffeine sensitive, or taking it late in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone buying it for NovaPept specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone on medication affecting acetylcholine, including some Alzheimer's medications, without speaking to a doctor — huperzine acts on that system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone already taking a B-complex should check the B6 total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a stim-free pump product if you take it before training. Nothing else stimulant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Novatropic a pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It contains no citrulline, beta-alanine or pump ingredients. It is a nootropic built for cognitive work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n200mg — about two cups of coffee, and half the 400mg daily figure cited for healthy adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the theanine matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n100mg theanine against 200mg caffeine is a 1:2 ratio, exactly what the research on the pairing used. Theanine reduces the jittery edge while preserving the attention benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Lycoris radiata?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA natural source of huperzine A, which slows acetylcholine breakdown. Paired with citicoline it is complementary — one supplies raw material, the other slows clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is NovaPept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA peptide technology based on fibroblast growth factors, at 5mg. Growth factors are proteins and are digested when swallowed, and published research is minimal — do not buy the product for this ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I cycle it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you take it daily, yes — mainly because huperzine A has a long half-life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMorning or early afternoon. Not later, since 200mg has a long tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it before the gym?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can, but you would be missing the performance ingredients. 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So logically, supplementing arginine should be the most effective route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not, for two reasons that together are known as the arginine paradox:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor oral bioavailability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swallowed arginine is largely broken down in the gut and liver — the first-pass effect — before it reaches circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe doses large enough to overcome that cause stomach upset.\u003c\/strong\u003e So you cannot simply take more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the paradox: the ingredient that should work best is the one you cannot practically take enough of. It is why the industry moved to \u003cstrong\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e, which survives digestion and converts to arginine in the kidneys — raising arginine levels more effectively than arginine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrosigine takes the other route.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrition21 buffered the arginine molecule with \u003cstrong\u003einositol and potassium silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which protects it from that first-pass breakdown. The result is inositol-stabilised arginine silicate — arginine that actually arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoppa Pump uses 1,500mg, the clinically studied dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e In research on Nitrosigine, \u003cstrong\u003eupper leg circumference was measurably increased after three days of use\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is unusual, because it is a physical measurement of a pump rather than a subjective report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e500mg of red radish extract\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nitrate source — radishes are among the more nitrate-rich vegetables — and that means this applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first step of the nitrate pathway is performed by bacteria on the back of your tongue\u003c\/strong\u003e, which convert nitrate to nitrite. Your own cells do not do this. Antibacterial mouthwash kills those bacteria, and studies on dietary nitrate show it substantially blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame caveat as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1st-phorm-opti-reds\"\u003eOpti-Reds\u003c\/a\u003e pages. It is the easiest way to waste an ingredient you have paid for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote the mechanism here is genuinely separate from the Nitrosigine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrosigine supplies arginine as substrate; nitrate produces nitric oxide by a route that bypasses the enzyme entirely. Two pathways, not two versions of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ It contains dairy — which nobody expects in a capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVasoDrive-AP is made from hydrolysed casein tripeptides\u003c\/strong\u003e — specifically the lactotripeptides IPP and VPP, derived from milk protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are studied as natural \u003cstrong\u003eACE inhibitors\u003c\/strong\u003e: rather than pushing vasodilation harder, they interfere with the enzyme pathway that constricts blood vessels. That is a genuinely different mechanism from everything else here, and a clever inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut it makes this a milk-derived product.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have a dairy allergy, that matters — and a pump capsule is the last place most people would think to check. It is also why \"suitable for vegetarians\" does not mean suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest note on HEMO-Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula includes \u003cstrong\u003e200mcg of HEMO-Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, described as fibroblast growth factors and activin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth factors are proteins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Proteins taken orally are digested into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine — that is what digestion does. Whether an orally administered growth factor survives to act as one is a substantial question, and 200 micrograms is a very small amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an obscure ingredient with very little published research behind it. We are not saying it does nothing; we are saying the evidence is not there to say it does something — and \u003cstrong\u003eyou should not buy this product for that ingredient.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same note appears on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-heavy-duty\"\u003eHeavy Duty page\u003c\/a\u003e, which also contains it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Poppa Pump for the Nitrosigine.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the ingredient with real dosing and real research behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs (5 capsules)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrosigine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500mg (clinically studied dose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Radish Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Himalayan Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKorean Red Panax Ginseng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mg at 70% ginsenosides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVasoDrive-AP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255mg (casein-derived)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEMO-Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium \/ Potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg \/ 60mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 (150 capsules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Allergen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilk (VasoDrive-AP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Prop 65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead warning disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ginseng standardisation is worth noting.\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% ginsenosides is a high-grade extract — a raw ginseng powder with no standardisation figure tells you nothing about active content, and 400mg at 70% is a genuine dose rather than a label mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCapsules versus powder — the real decision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoppa Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5g Nitrosigine, nitrate, ACE-inhibitor peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g citrulline malate, 4g GlycerPump, five mechanisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-nitrox\"\u003eNITR-OX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g pure citrulline, best electrolytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe clear about the trade-off.\u003c\/strong\u003e You cannot fit 8 to 10 grams of citrulline into capsules — that would be twenty or more pills. Capsule pump products necessarily rely on ingredients that work at milligram doses, which is exactly what Nitrosigine, VasoDrive and radish extract are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo this is not a smaller version of a powder pump product. It is a different approach.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Poppa Pump if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you travel, you already drink a pre-workout and do not want a second powder, or you simply will not mix another drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a powder if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want maximum citrulline and glycerol, which capsules cannot deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey also stack well\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nitrosigine and citrulline raise arginine by different routes, so there is no redundancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive capsules on an empty stomach, within an hour of training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso usable on rest days before breakfast\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nitrosigine's research involves multi-day use, and levels build with consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStimulant-free\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it stacks with any pre-workout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink enough water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump ingredients work by moving fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who travels and cannot carry tubs of powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople already taking a pre-workout who do not want to mix a second drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who dislikes the taste or volume of pump powders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople wanting a pump product they can take daily, including rest days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stacking with an existing pre-workout — no stimulants, no citrulline overlap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone with a dairy allergy.\u003c\/strong\u003e VasoDrive-AP is casein-derived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants maximum pump dosing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsules cannot hold 8 to 10g of citrulline — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-nitrox\"\u003eNITR-OX\u003c\/a\u003e deliver considerably more raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone buying it for HEMO-Growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e See above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who dislikes swallowing five capsules at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot vegan. Not for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Discontinue two weeks before surgery, and speak to your doctor if you take blood pressure medication — several ingredients here affect vasodilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a powder pump product or your usual pre-workout. Different mechanisms, no overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Nitrosigine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInositol-stabilised arginine silicate. Arginine is the direct nitric oxide precursor but has poor oral bioavailability; buffering it with inositol and potassium silicate protects it from first-pass breakdown so it actually reaches circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the arginine paradox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArginine should be the most effective NO booster, but oral doses are largely destroyed before absorption — and doses large enough to compensate cause stomach upset. That is why the industry moved to citrulline, and why Nitrosigine exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain dairy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. VasoDrive-AP is made from hydrolysed casein tripeptides, so this is milk-derived — unexpected in a capsule product and important if you have a dairy allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe red radish extract is a nitrate source, and the first step of the nitrate pathway is performed by bacteria on your tongue. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them and blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is HEMO-Growth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn obscure ingredient described as fibroblast growth factors and activin, at 200mcg. Growth factors are proteins, and proteins are digested into amino acids when swallowed. There is very little published research — do not buy the product for this ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with a powder pump product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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Judged as an energy drink alternative, it is genuinely good.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those are different products, and buying it as the second is a sound decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAgainst what it is actually competing with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergized Amino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mg caffeine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero sugar. Aminos. \u003cstrong\u003eInformed Choice certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical energy drink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160–200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften sugar. 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Applying it to something positioned as an everyday energy drink is a real commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are a tested athlete who wants an afternoon pick-me-up\u003c\/strong\u003e, that matters more than it sounds — energy drinks and casual supplements are a common source of accidental positives precisely because nobody tests them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest note on the \"5.5g of aminos\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5.5g figure includes \u003cstrong\u003etaurine and glutamine\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside the BCAAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth of those are non-essential amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e — your body makes them. That is exactly what non-essential means, and it is why they do not need to come from a supplement in the way the nine essential aminos do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not useless, and glutamine and taurine both have their own arguments. But \u003cstrong\u003ea \"total amino\" figure that folds in non-essentials is not comparable to a product stating essential aminos only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-recover-eaa\"\u003eRecover EAA page\u003c\/a\u003e explains this in full — it is one of the most common ways amino products inflate their headline number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2g of BCAAs is the number that matters here\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is well below the roughly 3g of leucine associated with triggering muscle protein synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaffeine from coffee and tea rather than synthetic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 120mg comes from \u003cstrong\u003egreen coffee bean and tea leaf extracts\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than caffeine anhydrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemically, caffeine is caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e — your body does not distinguish the source. 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Most pump products work on the first. \u003cstrong\u003eThis one works on the second.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium and potassium are the two electrolytes that govern where water sits in your body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium is the primary \u003cem\u003eintracellular\u003c\/em\u003e ion — the one inside your cells. Sodium is the primary \u003cem\u003eextracellular\u003c\/em\u003e one. The gradient between them is maintained by the sodium-potassium pump, and it determines cell volume directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet that balance right and muscle cells hold more water. That is a pump.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd there is a performance angle beyond appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sodium-potassium gradient is what makes muscle cells electrically excitable. Every contraction depends on it — which is why electrolyte depletion causes cramping and weakness rather than merely flatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Sodium has been unfairly demonised for lifters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth addressing, because a lot of people restrict sodium and then wonder why they look and feel flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium restriction is sensible advice for a sedentary population with high blood pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frequently poor advice for someone training hard in a hot gym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou lose substantial sodium in sweat\u003c\/strong\u003e — considerably more than most people replace\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow sodium means lower blood volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means worse pumps, worse performance and more lightheadedness on standing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrate storage requires water\u003c\/strong\u003e, and water balance requires sodium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCramping is frequently a sodium problem\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a magnesium or potassium one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe old bodybuilding practice of cutting sodium before a show is about acute water manipulation, not about health or performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — and copying it during normal training is counterproductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ That said: if you have high blood pressure or a cardiovascular condition, none of this applies to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Speak to your doctor before adding sodium deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePotassium — and the honest limitation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe would rather tell you this than let you assume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver-the-counter potassium supplements in America are capped at 99mg per serving.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a regulatory ceiling, because high-dose solid potassium has been linked to gastrointestinal lesions — not a nutritional recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour daily requirement is roughly 3,400 to 4,700mg.\u003c\/strong\u003e So any capsule is supplying a very small fraction of what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich means potassium has to come from food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Potatoes, bananas, beans, leafy greens, yoghurt and fish are all far larger sources than any supplement. A capsule is a top-up around heavy sweating, not a correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sodium side is different\u003c\/strong\u003e — sodium is not capped, and supplementing it meaningfully is straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it fits with other pump products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenuinely additive, because the mechanisms do not overlap:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaises arginine, feeding nitric oxide production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduced to nitric oxide, bypassing that enzyme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOsmolyte drawing water into cells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium and potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGovern where water sits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolytes also make glycerol work better.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol pulls water into cells, but it needs water available and the electrolyte balance to hold it there. 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Deliberately adding sodium is a genuine consideration there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Anyone with kidney disease, or taking ACE inhibitors, ARBs or potassium-sparing diuretics.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those medications raise potassium retention, and adding more is a real interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who will not drink extra water alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone expecting it to replace dietary potassium — a capsule is a small fraction of your daily requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone wanting energy. There are no stimulants here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e for the blood flow side, and a glycerol product — electrolytes help glycerol work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do electrolytes produce a pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSodium and potassium govern where water sits in the body. Potassium is the main intracellular ion and sodium the main extracellular one — the gradient between them determines cell volume directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsn't sodium bad for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRestriction is sensible for a sedentary population with high blood pressure. 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Electrolytes govern where water sits — without adequate fluid there is nothing to position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with blood pressure medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeak to your doctor first, particularly with ACE inhibitors, ARBs or potassium-sparing diuretics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy capsules rather than powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElectrolytes taste unpleasant in powder form. 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Full explanation on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003eL-Citrulline page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e200mg of caffeine is deliberate, not a compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe industry has spent a decade escalating caffeine, so 200mg now reads as modest. It should not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200mg is a genuine working dose\u003c\/strong\u003e — about two cups of coffee, and the same as most energy drinks. It is enough to produce a real performance effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it also does is make this usable every day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine tolerance builds with regular exposure: if your daily pre-workout is 400mg, within a few months you need more than 400mg to feel anything, and there is very little above that which is sensible. Running 200mg keeps a stronger product effective for the days that warrant one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd it leaves room in your day\u003c\/strong\u003e — 200mg is half the 400mg figure the FDA cites for healthy adults, so a morning coffee is not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eZero calories, so it will not break a fast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth stating plainly because it is a common question: \u003cstrong\u003eBase contains no calories at all\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it suitable for fasted training and intermittent fasting protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is not true of every pre-workout — some carry carbohydrate, and flavoured products with sugar alcohols are not always calorie-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBase or NutraBio PRE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNutraBio make both, and they are aimed at different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Pre-Workout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutraBio PRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight core ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger, more comprehensive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery session, and beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSessions that warrant it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur honest recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you train four or more times a week, Base is the sensible tub to live in. Save the stronger product for heavy days — that way it still works when you reach for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in our range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/axe-sledge-ignition-switch-pre-workout\"\u003eIgnition Switch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mg \/ 300mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost adjustable, 40 servings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutraBio Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest value. Every dose clinical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/das-labs-bucked-up\"\u003eBucked Up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple daily driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-365\"\u003eMVPre 365\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g citrulline, big nootropic stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase and Ignition Switch are the two we would start a beginner on\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the two we would recommend to anyone who wants one pre-workout they can take every session without escalating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 8 to 12oz of water, 20 to 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with half a scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are new to pre-workouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot within five to six hours of bedtime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo more than one serving every three to four hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e if the beta-alanine matters — carnosine builds over two to four weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake creatine separately\u003c\/strong\u003e — there is none in this formula. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003eNutraBio Creatine\u003c\/a\u003e stacks cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone buying their first pre-workout — 200mg with no exotic stimulants is the right starting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training four or more times a week who want one tub for every session\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone whose caffeine tolerance has crept up and wants to reset it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training fasted — zero calories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants clinical doses without paying for a twenty-ingredient label\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValue buyers. This is roughly a pound a workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a high-stimulant experience, 200mg is deliberately moderate. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-market-labs-defy\"\u003eDEFY\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-3-0\"\u003eMVPre 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e go considerably higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a large nootropic stack, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-365\"\u003eMVPre 365\u003c\/a\u003e carries far more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you dislike the beta-alanine tingle, 3.2g is a full dose and you will feel it. That sensation is paraesthesia — harmless, and not a sign the product is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want creatine included, this has none. Buy it separately and take it daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutrabio-base-aminos\"\u003eBase Aminos\u003c\/a\u003e if you want intra-workout amino support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much caffeine is in Base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n200mg — around two cups of coffee, and half the 400mg daily figure cited for healthy adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the citrulline pure or malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure L-citrulline at 6,000mg. That is unusual at this price — most budget pre-workouts use malate, where 6g delivers only about 4g of actual citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 200mg enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and keeping it moderate preserves your tolerance so a stronger product still works when you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it break a fast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Base contains zero calories, so it suits fasted training and intermittent fasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is one of the best starting points we stock. Start with half a scoop to assess tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from NutraBio PRE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPRE runs 350mg of caffeine with a larger formula and 20 servings. Base runs 200mg with 30 servings and is built for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it make me tingle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3.2g of beta-alanine. Harmless paraesthesia that fades in about half an hour and reduces with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Take creatine separately and daily, including rest days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutraBio","offers":[{"title":"Blue Razz","offer_id":42307356131407,"sku":"NB4589634","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fruit Punch","offer_id":42307356164175,"sku":"NB4589635","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lemon Lime","offer_id":42307356196943,"sku":"NB4589636","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange Mango","offer_id":45445169217615,"sku":"NB0824822","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2024-11-25T105653.785.png?v=1732659075"},{"product_id":"axe-sledge-hydraulic-pump","title":"Axe \u0026 Sledge Hydraulic Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxe \u0026amp; Sledge Hydraulic: The Ultimate Non-Stim Pre-Workout for Maximum Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnleash Explosive Pumps with Hydraulic!\u003c\/strong\u003e 💥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxe \u0026amp; Sledge Hydraulic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium non-stimulant pre-workout designed to deliver unparalleled pumps and performance. 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No cheap energy blend. No underdosed pump formula pretending to be complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fully loaded, caffeine-free pre-workout designed for lifters who want performance without relying on stimulants. Whether you train at night, avoid caffeine, are taking a break from high-stim pre-workouts, or want a serious pump product to stack with your favorite stimulant, NutraBio PRE Stim-Free gives you the full training experience without the caffeine crash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach serving delivers a performance-focused formula with 6g L-Citrulline, 3.2g beta-alanine, 1g agmatine sulfate, 750mg Nitrosigine®, 3g creatine monohydrate, 500mg Creatine MagnaPower®, 2g taurine, 1.5g L-tyrosine, 500mg choline bitartrate, 100mcg huperzine A, and hydration-supporting minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just a “pump powder.” NutraBio PRE Stim-Free supports pumps, endurance, strength, focus, hydration, and workout performance — all without stimulants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy NutraBio PRE Stim-Free Stands Out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lot of stimulant-free pre-workouts are built like afterthoughts. They remove the caffeine, throw in a few pump ingredients, and call it a formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutraBio PRE Stim-Free is different. It is built like a complete pre-workout — just without the stimulants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means you still get blood flow support, muscular endurance, focus support, strength ingredients, creatine, hydration minerals, and performance-driven dosing. If you want to train hard without being wired, this is one of the most complete options in the category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaffeine-Free Performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutraBio PRE Stim-Free contains 0mg caffeine, making it a strong choice for evening workouts, caffeine-sensitive users, stimulant breaks, or anyone who wants performance without feeling overstimulated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can use it when you want to train hard but still protect your sleep, manage your caffeine intake, or avoid stacking too many stimulants during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious Pumps \u0026amp; Blood Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumps are where NutraBio PRE Stim-Free really shines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 6g L-Citrulline, 1g agmatine sulfate, and 750mg Nitrosigine®, this formula is built to support nitric oxide production, blood flow, vascularity, and muscle fullness during training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a pre-workout that helps you feel connected to the muscle without needing caffeine, PRE Stim-Free is a strong fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndurance \u0026amp; Strength Support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutraBio PRE Stim-Free includes 3.2g beta-alanine to support muscular endurance during hard sets, plus 3g creatine monohydrate and 500mg Creatine MagnaPower® to support strength, power, and repeated performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes it more than just a pump product. It is designed to help you keep training with quality as the workout gets harder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus Without Stimulants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven without caffeine, NutraBio PRE Stim-Free includes focus-supporting ingredients like L-tyrosine, choline bitartrate, and huperzine A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps support mental drive, concentration, and mind-muscle connection without relying on a stimulant-heavy feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydration Support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydration matters for performance, pumps, and endurance. NutraBio PRE Stim-Free includes key minerals and electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus to help support hydration and training output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes it especially useful for longer sessions, high-volume lifting, conditioning, or workouts where sweat and performance both matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Should Use NutraBio PRE Stim-Free?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutraBio PRE Stim-Free is ideal for lifters, athletes, and gym-goers who want a complete pre-workout without caffeine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great option if you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrain at night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre sensitive to caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to reduce stimulant intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed a pre-workout that will not interfere with sleep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant pumps, endurance, and focus without stimulants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre taking a stim break\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant a pump-focused pre-workout to stack with a stimulant product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefer transparent, fully disclosed formulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Should Not Use NutraBio PRE Stim-Free?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutraBio PRE Stim-Free is stimulant-free, but it is still a serious performance formula. If you are pregnant, nursing, under 18, taking medication, or have a medical condition, check with your healthcare professional before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it contains beta-alanine, you may feel a harmless tingling sensation after taking it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix 1 scoop with 12–14 ounces of water and drink 30–45 minutes before training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not exceed 1 scoop in a 24-hour period. Use as directed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6g L-Citrulline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.2g Beta-Alanine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3g Creatine Monohydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1g Agmatine Sulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750mg Nitrosigine®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mg Creatine MagnaPower®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2g Taurine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5g L-Tyrosine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mg Choline Bitartrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mcg Huperzine A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalci-K® hydration minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin B3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin B6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotassium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes NutraBio PRE Stim-Free have caffeine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. NutraBio PRE Stim-Free contains 0mg caffeine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs NutraBio PRE Stim-Free good for night workouts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Because it is caffeine-free, NutraBio PRE Stim-Free is a strong option for evening training sessions when you want performance support without taking stimulants too close to bedtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs NutraBio PRE Stim-Free good for pumps?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. NutraBio PRE Stim-Free includes 6g L-Citrulline, 1g agmatine sulfate, and 750mg Nitrosigine® to support nitric oxide, blood flow, vascularity, and muscle pumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I stack NutraBio PRE Stim-Free with a stimulant pre-workout?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Many people use stimulant-free pre-workouts as pump-focused stackers. Just be mindful of total ingredient overlap, especially beta-alanine, creatine, and other performance ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes NutraBio PRE Stim-Free contain creatine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It contains 3g creatine monohydrate plus 500mg Creatine MagnaPower®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill NutraBio PRE Stim-Free make me feel jittery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt should not feel like a high-stim pre-workout because it contains no caffeine. However, it still contains performance and focus ingredients, and beta-alanine may cause tingling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs NutraBio PRE Stim-Free only for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. PRE Stim-Free can work for beginners, intermediate lifters, advanced athletes, and stimulant-tolerant users who want a caffeine-free option. It is especially useful for evening workouts, stimulant breaks, and pump-focused training days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy NutraBio PRE Stim-Free From Coalition Nutrition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Coalition Nutrition, we do not carry every pre-workout. We carry the ones that make sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutraBio PRE Stim-Free fits because it is transparent, fully dosed, caffeine-free, and built for real training performance — not just label hype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop NutraBio PRE Stim-Free today and get pumps, endurance, focus, hydration, and strength support without caffeine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutraBio","offers":[{"title":"Blue Razz","offer_id":42467960258639,"sku":"NBPSF20824","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lemon Burst","offer_id":42467960291407,"sku":"NBPSF20812","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wild Watemelon","offer_id":42467960324175,"sku":"NBPSF20892","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orange Mango Tango","offer_id":45444792877135,"sku":"NBPSF028421","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paradise Punch","offer_id":45444792909903,"sku":"NBPSF028413","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Coalition_Nutrition_54.png?v=1739398966"},{"product_id":"black-market-labs-cuts-pump","title":"Black Market CUTS Pump — 20g Liquid Glycerol with L-Carnitine, Stim-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Market CUTS Pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stimulant-free liquid glycerol shot — 20g of glycerol with arginine AKG, pink Himalayan salt and L-carnitine. Stackable with any pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glycerol is the reason to buy this. We will be straight with you about the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20g of glycerol is a serious dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerol is an \u003cstrong\u003eosmolyte\u003c\/strong\u003e — it draws water into cells and holds it there, producing muscle fullness. It relocates fluid rather than creating it, which is why hydration determines whether it works at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe research on glycerol hyper-hydration uses doses around 20g and above\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exactly where this sits. That is a meaningfully different proposition from powdered pump products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowdered glycerol — GlycerPump, HydroMax — is glycerol bound to a carrier so it can exist as a stable powder, typically at \u003cstrong\u003e65% yield\u003c\/strong\u003e. So a pre-workout listing 4g of GlycerPump delivers around 2.6g of actual glycerol. A liquid needs no carrier, so 20g listed is 20g active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowdered pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4g GlycerPump at 65%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈1.3–2.6g glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUTS Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g liquid at 100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Drink plenty of water with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not optional and it is the difference between the product working and not working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerol with insufficient fluid has nothing to move, and concentrated glycerol on a relatively empty stomach can cause nausea and digestive discomfort. \u003cstrong\u003eBe well hydrated before you take it, and keep drinking through your session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome people simply do not get on with high-dose glycerol. If that is you, it is worth finding out with one serving rather than persevering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe honest read on the \"Cuts\" side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name and the marketing position this as a pump product with fat loss attached. \u003cstrong\u003eThe fat loss ingredient is L-carnitine, and the evidence there is genuinely weak in people who are not deficient.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarnitine's role is real: it transports fatty acids into mitochondria to be burned. But \u003cstrong\u003emost people are not short of carnitine\u003c\/strong\u003e, so supplying more does not increase the rate at which fat is oxidised. Supplementing something that is not the bottleneck does not remove the bottleneck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a second issue. \u003cstrong\u003eMuscle carnitine uptake is insulin-dependent\u003c\/strong\u003e — carnitine taken without a meaningful carbohydrate load largely is not taken up by muscle at all. Taken as a stim-free pre-workout shot, typically in a fasted or low-carb state, the conditions are close to the opposite of what uptake requires. We explain this in full on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1st-phorm-l-carnitine-w-fucoxanthin\"\u003eL-Carnitine page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd there is a mild irony worth noting:\u003c\/strong\u003e glycerol works by pulling water into muscle cells. If you are lean and watching your appearance, deliberately increasing intracellular water is a fullness strategy, not a leanness one. That is fine — it looks good in the gym — but it is the opposite of what \"cuts\" implies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy this for the pump.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fat loss comes from a sustained caloric deficit, and we will tell you that at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArginine AKG — a fair inclusion with a caveat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 gram of arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is included for nitric oxide support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArginine is the direct substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e for nitric oxide synthase, so the logic is sound. But arginine taken orally has \u003cstrong\u003epoor bioavailability\u003c\/strong\u003e — much of it is degraded in the gut and liver by the enzyme arginase before it reaches circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is precisely why most modern pump products use \u003cstrong\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e instead: citrulline survives digestion, bypasses arginase, and converts to arginine in the kidneys, raising arginine levels more effectively than arginine itself does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1g of arginine AKG is a modest addition rather than a headline ingredient. If nitric oxide is your priority, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e at 6g citrulline plus 3g arginine nitrate is the stronger option — and being stim-free, it stacks with this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe salt is doing real work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e500mg of pink Himalayan salt is not decoration. \u003cstrong\u003eSodium is the primary extracellular electrolyte governing fluid balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it helps maintain the osmotic gradient that keeps water where glycerol has drawn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerol pulls fluid in; sodium helps it stay. A small, cheap ingredient supporting the main one properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArginine AKG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Himalayan Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Carnitine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavoured liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCUTS Pump or Pump Script?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUTS Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitric oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g arginine AKG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mg S7 (eNOS upregulation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolyte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg pink salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mg sea salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth are liquid glycerol products at genuine doses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump Script has slightly more glycerol and a more sophisticated nitric oxide ingredient; CUTS Pump has more sodium and twice the servings. Cost per serving is where this is likely decided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne serving before training\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plenty of water. Follow the bottle for volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe well hydrated beforehand.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glycerol needs fluid available to move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSip rather than drinking it down\u003c\/strong\u003e if you are prone to stomach discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacks with any pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — it adds no stimulants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne serving per session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who found powdered pump products underwhelming — the glycerol dose is usually why\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training late who cannot take stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stacking with a pre-workout they already like\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBodybuilders wanting muscle fullness specifically\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training in heat or sweating heavily, where hyper-hydration has practical value\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a liquid rather than another powder to mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are buying it for fat loss, buy something else — or better, nothing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The carnitine is unlikely to do much, and a sustained caloric deficit is what actually works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want energy, there are no stimulants here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf nitric oxide is your priority, 1g of arginine AKG is modest. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e is the stronger choice and stacks cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you will not drink enough water, the glycerol will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested athletes should check the current WADA list\u003c\/strong\u003e — glycerol has previously been classified as a prohibited plasma expander and its status has changed over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a nitric oxide pump product, or your usual pre-workout. Different mechanisms, no overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does glycerol work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an osmolyte — it draws water into cells and holds it there for muscle fullness. It relocates fluid rather than creating it, so hydration is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is 20g so much more than a powdered pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowdered glycerol is around 65% yield, so 4g of GlycerPump delivers roughly 2.6g of actual glycerol. A liquid needs no carrier, so 20g is 20g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the L-carnitine help with fat loss?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlikely. Most people are not carnitine-deficient, so supplying more does not increase fat oxidation — and muscle uptake is insulin-dependent, which a stim-free pre-workout shot does not provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy arginine rather than citrulline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArginine is the direct nitric oxide substrate but has poor oral bioavailability, since arginase degrades much of it before it reaches circulation. Citrulline bypasses that and raises arginine more effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the salt for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSodium maintains the osmotic gradient that keeps water where glycerol has drawn it. Glycerol pulls fluid in; sodium helps it stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with a pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is stimulant-free and works on cell volumisation rather than nitric oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it upset my stomach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can if taken with too little water or too quickly. Start well hydrated and sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Pump Script?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPump Script has 23g glycerol and S7; CUTS Pump has 20g with more sodium and twice the servings. 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Its most discussed mechanism in sports nutrition is \u003cstrong\u003ephosphodiesterase inhibition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy that matters for a pump product:\u003c\/strong\u003e nitric oxide produces vasodilation by raising \u003cstrong\u003ecGMP\u003c\/strong\u003e inside blood vessel walls. Phosphodiesterase is the enzyme that \u003cem\u003ebreaks cGMP down.\u003c\/em\u003e Inhibiting it means the cGMP your nitric oxide produced lasts longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo amentoflavone does not add more nitric oxide — \u003cstrong\u003eit slows the breakdown of the signal nitric oxide creates.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is genuinely complementary to citrulline rather than duplicative, and it is the same logic as agmatine protecting arginine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest part:\u003c\/strong\u003e human research on amentoflavone for pumps or performance is very limited. The mechanism is plausible and interesting; the evidence is preliminary. Treat it as the reason this product is different, not as a proven effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI-Prevail also cite an effect on muscle calcium handling and contraction. That is a further claim with even less human data behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFour mechanisms working together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline (2 forms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplies arginine — substrate for nitric oxide production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeet root extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate pathway — bypasses the enzyme entirely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgmatine sulfate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInhibits arginase, so arginine lasts longer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmentoflavone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlows breakdown of cGMP, extending the signal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus HydroPrime glycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is not nitric oxide at all — it draws water into muscle cells for fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a well-thought-out structure: supply, alternative route, protect the precursor, extend the signal, and add cell volume. \u003cstrong\u003eThe design is better than the citrulline number alone suggests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebeet root extract is a nitrate source\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first step of the nitrate pathway is performed by bacteria on the back of your tongue\u003c\/strong\u003e, converting nitrate to nitrite. Your own cells do not do it. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them, and research on dietary nitrate shows this substantially blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth noting the dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e V2 lists 500mg of beet root extract, where the original Forge Pump used 1 to 2g. If the nitrate pathway is what you are after, that is a reduction — and unstandardised beet root extracts vary considerably in nitrate content anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the glycerol actually yields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroPrime is a 65% yield glycerol powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, so \u003cstrong\u003e2g delivers around 1.3g of actual glycerol.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycerol needs a carrier to exist as a stable powder, which is where the other 35% goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a normal amount for a powdered product. For context, our liquid \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 23g of actual glycerol — a different scale entirely, and a different product for a different job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol relocates water rather than creating it\u003c\/strong\u003e, so hydration determines whether it works. Drink properly around this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline Malate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g (~2.7g citrulline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual citrulline total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.7g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroPrime glycerol (65%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g (~1.3g glycerol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeet Root Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso contains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgmatine sulfate, taurine, pink Himalayan salt, potassium, lion's mane, amentoflavone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLion's mane\u003c\/strong\u003e is included for the mind-muscle connection. Studied in relation to nerve growth factor — though as on our other pages, the doses in pre-workouts are typically well below those used in research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Himalayan salt and potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e support fluid balance, which matters when glycerol is moving water around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForge Pump or Forge Pump V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForge Pump (original)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForge Pump V2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.7g actual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.7g actual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2g HydroPrime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g HydroPrime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeet root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmentoflavone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV2 adds amentoflavone and reduces beet root.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether that is an upgrade depends on which mechanism you value — a novel PDE-inhibition ingredient, or a larger nitrate dose. The original also offered a 40-serving half-dose option, which V2 does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits among our pump products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForge Pump V2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.7g citrulline + amentoflavone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost novel mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g malate + 4g GlycerPump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost complete all-rounder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-nitrox\"\u003eNITR-OX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g pure citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell volumisation specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonestly, NovaPump and NITR-OX deliver more raw material.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forge Pump V2's case is the amentoflavone and the nootropic layer — a different angle rather than a bigger dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 8 to 12oz of water, 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink plenty of water\u003c\/strong\u003e — the glycerol depends on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacks with any pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — no stimulants at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not add another citrulline product\u003c\/strong\u003e unless you specifically want more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a pump product with a genuinely different mechanism rather than more citrulline\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training late who cannot take stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stacking with an existing pre-workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want a nootropic element in a stim-free product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone already using \u003ca href=\"\/products\/i-prevail-rogue-x\"\u003eI Prevail Rogue X\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/i-prevail-amino-impact\"\u003eAmino Impact\u003c\/a\u003e who wants to stay within the brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf citrulline volume is your priority, this delivers about 4.7g\u003c\/strong\u003e — below the researched range. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-nitrox\"\u003eNITR-OX\u003c\/a\u003e gives you 10g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want maximum glycerol, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e delivers around eighteen times as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want energy, there are no stimulants here at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are buying it for amentoflavone specifically, understand the human evidence is preliminary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Speak to your doctor before use if you take blood pressure medication — several ingredients here affect vasodilation, and phosphodiesterase inhibition is a mechanism shared with some prescription medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e your usual pre-workout, or creatine. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eour creatine range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really contain 6g of citrulline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It contains 4g of citrulline malate plus 2g of pure citrulline. Since citrulline malate is roughly two-thirds citrulline, the actual total is around 4.7g — a working dose, but below the 6 to 8g researched range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is amentoflavone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA biflavonoid that acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Nitric oxide produces vasodilation by raising cGMP; phosphodiesterase breaks cGMP down. Inhibiting it makes the signal last longer — complementary to citrulline rather than duplicating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there good evidence for amentoflavone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHuman research on it for pumps or performance is very limited. The mechanism is plausible; the evidence is preliminary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beet root extract is a nitrate source, and converting nitrate to nitrite depends on bacteria on your tongue. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much glycerol is in 2g of HydroPrime?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout 1.3g, since HydroPrime is a 65% yield powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed from the original Forge Pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nV2 adds amentoflavone and reduces beet root extract from 1–2g to 500mg. Citrulline is comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with my pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — it is completely stimulant-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take it if I'm on blood pressure medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeak to your doctor. 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Too strong and it makes them anxious; too weak and they escalate to something they do not need. This lets you find your own level without buying two tubs — and it lets you scale within a week, running one scoop on lighter days and two when it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4g of pure citrulline — and it is pure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot citrulline malate.\u003c\/strong\u003e That distinction matters when comparing labels: a product listing 4g of citrulline \u003cem\u003emalate\u003c\/em\u003e would deliver only around 2.7g of actual citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt one scoop, 4g is a working dose but below the 6 to 8g range the research supports. \u003cstrong\u003eAt two scoops, 8g is squarely at the top of it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf pumps are your priority, use two scoops — or take one scoop alongside a stim-free pump product like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a sensible way to keep caffeine low while getting full pump dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ 3.4g of beta-alanine per scoop — expect tingling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is worth knowing before your first serving, because it is higher than most products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.4g at a single scoop is already above the standard 3.2g dose.\u003c\/strong\u003e At two scoops you are taking \u003cstrong\u003e6.8g\u003c\/strong\u003e — more than double the researched amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoubling beta-alanine does not double the benefit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works by raising muscle carnosine, and carnosine stores saturate — past a point, more does not produce more. What doubling reliably does is \u003cstrong\u003edouble the tingling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat sensation is paraesthesia — harmless, fading within about half an hour, and diminishing with regular use. But at 6.8g it is intense, and some people find it genuinely uncomfortable. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you dislike the tingle, stay at one scoop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-alanine also works by accumulation over two to four weeks rather than acutely, so consistency matters far more than dose size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe energy side is deliberately simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine anhydrous, 150mg per scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e — straightforward, no exotic stimulants at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheobromine, 50mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mild stimulant in cocoa, with a gentler and longer curve than caffeine. It extends the back half rather than sharpening the peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCholine bitartrate, 500mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — a choline source for acetylcholine production, supporting focus and mind-muscle connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolytes\u003c\/strong\u003e — sensible in a training drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn honest note on the choline.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choline bitartrate is poorly absorbed compared with CDP-choline or alpha-GPC — Axe \u0026amp; Sledge use CDP-choline in their premium \u003cem\u003eIntake\u003c\/em\u003e formula for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing too: unabsorbed choline is metabolised by gut bacteria into trimethylamine, which produces \u003cstrong\u003ea faintly fishy body or breath odour\u003c\/strong\u003e in some people. Harmless, not universal, and the usual explanation when someone notices it after a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 scoop (5g), or 2 for a full serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g \/ 8g (pure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-Alanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4g \/ 6.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine Anhydrous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mg \/ 300mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCholine Bitartrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500mg \/ 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheobromine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mg \/ 100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolytes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 single \/ 20 double\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExotic stimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 servings is unusually generous\u003c\/strong\u003e — most pre-workouts hold 20 or 25. Taken at one scoop, a tub lasts most people well over a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits in our range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mg \/ 300mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidest range. Best value. Best first pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/das-labs-bucked-up\"\u003eBucked Up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple daily driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-365\"\u003eMVPre 365\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10g citrulline, big nootropic stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cbum-thavage-pre-workout\"\u003eCBUM Thavage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e153mg \/ 305mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso scoop-flexible, more complete formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition Switch and Thavage are the two scoop-flexible options.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thavage has the more complete formula — Nitrosigine, alpha-GPC, huperzine, more caffeine sources. \u003cstrong\u003eIgnition Switch is simpler and considerably cheaper per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 40 servings rather than 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are buying your first pre-workout, this is where we would start you.\u003c\/strong\u003e One scoop, no exotic stimulants, nothing you need to research before taking it — and room to grow into the same tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 8 to 10oz of water, 15 to 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo scoops only once you know how one affects you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnset is quick\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 15 to 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid other caffeine sources\u003c\/strong\u003e on the day, particularly at two scoops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e if the beta-alanine matters — carnosine builds over weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake creatine separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is none in this formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone buying their first pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150mg with no exotic stimulants is the right starting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who found 300mg-plus products left them anxious\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants to vary intensity across a week from a single tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvening trainers, who can run one scoop and still sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone watching cost per serving — 40 servings is well above the norm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want a fully disclosed label with nothing they need to look up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a high-stimulant experience, 300mg at two scoops is the ceiling. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-market-labs-defy\"\u003eDEFY\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-market-labs-rule\"\u003eRULE\u003c\/a\u003e go considerably higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you dislike the beta-alanine tingle\u003c\/strong\u003e, 3.4g per scoop is above standard and 6.8g at two is a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a full nootropic stack, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-mvpre-365\"\u003eMVPre 365\u003c\/a\u003e or Axe \u0026amp; Sledge's own Intake use better-absorbed choline forms and add tyrosine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf pumps are the priority at one scoop, 4g of citrulline is modest — stack a stim-free pump product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e creatine, or a stim-free pump product like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e if you want full pump dosing without more caffeine. Same brand: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/axe-sledge-farm-fed-protein\"\u003eFarm Fed protein\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much caffeine is in Ignition Switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n150mg per scoop, or 300mg at a full two-scoop serving. That makes it the most adjustable pre-workout we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I take one scoop or two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart with one. At 150mg caffeine and 4g citrulline it is a complete, sensible serving — and one of the few pre-workouts genuinely suitable for a beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many servings in a tub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n40 at one scoop, 20 at two. That is well above the 20 to 25 most pre-workouts offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the citrulline pure or malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPure L-citrulline. A product listing 4g of citrulline malate would deliver only around 2.7g of actual citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it make me tingle so much?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3.4g of beta-alanine per scoop is already above the standard 3.2g, and two scoops is 6.8g. The sensation is paraesthesia — harmless, but doubling the dose doubles the tingle without doubling the benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain exotic stimulants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — caffeine and theobromine only. Nothing that requires a tested-athlete warning or a tolerance discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy might it make me smell faintly of fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCholine bitartrate. Unabsorbed choline is converted by gut bacteria into trimethylamine. Harmless and not universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain creatine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Take creatine separately and daily, including rest days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axe \u0026 Sledge","offers":[{"title":"Fresh Lemonade","offer_id":43225330974799,"sku":"AS20824082","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Punch","offer_id":43225331007567,"sku":"AS20824081","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Coalition_Nutrition_-_2025-06-23T180654.306.png?v=1750726879"},{"product_id":"ghost-pump","title":"GHOST Pump V2 — 6g Citrulline + 3g Arginine Nitrate, Stim-Free","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGHOST Pump V2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6 grams of vegan-fermented L-citrulline and 3 grams of NO3-T arginine nitrate at a full serving, with taurine, pine bark extract and Setria glutathione. \u003cstrong\u003eZero stimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully disclosed label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo nitric oxide pathways, and they genuinely are different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost pump products stack ingredients that all do the same thing. This one does not, and the distinction is worth understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePathway one — citrulline to arginine to nitric oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrulline converts to arginine in the kidneys, and arginine is the substrate the enzyme nitric oxide synthase uses to produce NO. Citrulline is used rather than arginine directly because it survives digestion far better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePathway two — the nitrate route.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one bypasses that enzyme entirely. Dietary nitrate is reduced to nitrite, and nitrite is reduced to nitric oxide. It is the same mechanism behind beetroot juice, and it works independently of the pathway above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO3-T arginine nitrate feeds both at once\u003c\/strong\u003e — the arginine portion into pathway one, the nitrate portion into pathway two. That is a genuinely more sophisticated approach than simply adding more citrulline, and 3g is a large dose of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Do not use antibacterial mouthwash before training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the practical detail almost nobody knows, and it applies specifically because of the nitrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step of the nitrate pathway — converting nitrate to nitrite — is not performed by your own cells. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is carried out by bacteria living on the back of your tongue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntibacterial mouthwash kills those bacteria. Studies on dietary nitrate have shown that using antibacterial mouthwash substantially blunts the effect, because the first conversion step simply does not happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you are paying for 3g of arginine nitrate, \u003cstrong\u003eskip the mouthwash on training days\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the single easiest way to waste the ingredient. The same applies to our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1st-phorm-opti-reds\"\u003eOpti-Reds 50\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6g of citrulline — check what other products actually give you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003epure L-citrulline, not citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the difference matters when you compare labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCitrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid at roughly 2:1, so a product listing 6g of citrulline malate supplies around 4g of actual citrulline. To match GHOST Pump you would need about 12g of the malate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6g sits at the top of the researched range, and it is \u003cstrong\u003evegan fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than animal-derived, which makes the whole product vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe scoop system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~3g citrulline, ~1.5g arginine nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo scoops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g citrulline, 3g arginine nitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull dose. GHOST suggest this for users over 160lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tub holds 40 scoops, or 20 full servings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with one scoop in 6 to 8 ounces of water; go to two in 10 to 12 ounces if you want the full doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the formula, assessed honestly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine, 2g\u003c\/strong\u003e — cell volumisation, drawing water into muscle cells. A sensible inclusion at a real dose, and it contributes directly to the fullness effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePine bark extract, 100mg\u003c\/strong\u003e at 95% proanthocyanidins — studied in relation to endothelial function and blood flow. Small but reasonable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePureWay-C\u003c\/strong\u003e — a buffered vitamin C with citrus bioflavonoids. Antioxidant support\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstraGin, 50mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — absorption enhancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetria L-Glutathione\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eand here we would be straight with you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glutathione is genuinely the body's principal endogenous antioxidant, but \u003cstrong\u003eoral glutathione has notoriously poor bioavailability\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is a peptide and largely broken down in digestion. If you want to raise glutathione, supplying cysteine via NAC is the better-supported route, which we explain on our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/revive-liver\"\u003eRevive Liver page\u003c\/a\u003e. Treat this as a nice-to-have, not a reason to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline (vegan fermented)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g full serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO3-T Arginine Nitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g full serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaurine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePine Bark Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg (95% proanthocyanidins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstraGin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso contains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetria L-Glutathione, PureWay-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 scoops \/ 20 full servings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully disclosed, no proprietary blends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoy, gluten, sugar. Vegan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Prop 65 notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e GHOST disclose a California Proposition 65 warning regarding lead for this product. Prop 65 thresholds are set considerably below federal safety limits and many plant-derived supplements carry the warning, but it is disclosed and you should know it is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStim-free is the practical advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo caffeine means this stacks with anything — your existing pre-workout, coffee, a stimulant fat burner — without adding to your daily caffeine total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate evening training\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a stimulant pre-workout would cost you sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacking with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-legend-pre-workout\"\u003eGHOST Legend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or any other pre-workout, which is GHOST's own suggestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who cannot tolerate stimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e — whether from sensitivity, a cardiovascular condition, medication, or simply not wanting them\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeload weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the pump without cycling stimulant tolerance up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 6 to 8 ounces of water, 30 minutes before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two scoops in 10 to 12 ounces for the full dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash on training days.\u003c\/strong\u003e See above — it blunts the nitrate pathway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrink enough water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump ingredients work by moving fluid; dehydration undermines the whole thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with a stimulant pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not add another citrulline product.\u003c\/strong\u003e 6g plus 3g arginine nitrate is already a full pump dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone training late who still wants pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople already using a pre-workout they like who want to add pump without more caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone stimulant-sensitive or avoiding stimulants for any reason\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegans — the citrulline is vegan fermented and the product is soy and gluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want two nitric oxide pathways rather than one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want energy, this has none.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero stimulants means zero stimulant effect — a pump is not the same as feeling switched on. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-legend-pre-workout\"\u003eGHOST Legend\u003c\/a\u003e is the stimulant product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pre-workout already has 6g of citrulline — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cbum-thavage-pre-workout\"\u003eThavage\u003c\/a\u003e does — adding this is largely redundant on the citrulline side, though the nitrate pathway is still additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you liked the original Ghost Pump for Nitrosigine or GlycerPump, note that V2 contains neither.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are buying it for the glutathione, oral bioavailability is poor. Look at NAC instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Speak to your doctor before use if you take blood pressure medication — nitrates affect vasodilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e a stimulant pre-workout, or creatine. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/creatine-1\"\u003eour creatine range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes GHOST Pump contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is completely stimulant-free, which is why it can be stacked with any pre-workout or used late in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is arginine nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA compound feeding two separate nitric oxide pathways — the arginine portion through nitric oxide synthase, the nitrate portion through the nitrate-nitrite-NO route that bypasses that enzyme entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first step of the nitrate pathway is performed by bacteria on your tongue, which convert nitrate to nitrite. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them and substantially blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat changed in V2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCitrulline went from 4g to 6g, and Nitrosigine and GlycerPump were replaced by NO3-T arginine nitrate. Setria glutathione and PureWay-C were added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many servings are in a tub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n40 scoops, or 20 full two-scoop servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I stack it with a pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — GHOST specifically suggest stacking it with Legend. It adds no caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Setria glutathione work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOral glutathione has poor bioavailability since it is a peptide broken down in digestion. NAC, which supplies the rate-limiting precursor cysteine, is the better-supported route to raising glutathione.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The citrulline is vegan fermented, and the product is soy free, gluten free and sugar free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GHOST","offers":[{"title":"Pineapple","offer_id":43631218360399,"sku":"GST582929","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natty","offer_id":43631218393167,"sku":"GST582918","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warheads Watermelon","offer_id":43631218425935,"sku":"GST582998","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitled_design_23_13a85176-3365-44d3-9732-ccbc218b17a1.png?v=1758840826"},{"product_id":"nutra-bio-mega-beets","title":"NutraBio Mega Beets — 5g Organic Beet Root + 1.1g NO3-T Betaine Nitrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNutraBio Mega Beets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5 grams of organic beet root powder plus \u003cstrong\u003e1.1g of patented NO3-T betaine nitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, stimulant-free. 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the added nitrate matters more than the beet root\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the difference between Mega Beets and the many plain beet powders on the market, and it is a real one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeetroot works because of its nitrate content\u003c\/strong\u003e — not because of the beet itself. But \u003cstrong\u003enitrate levels in beetroot vary enormously\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on soil, growing conditions, harvest and processing. Two tubs of plain beet powder can differ several-fold in the thing that actually does the work, and most are not standardised for nitrate at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO3-T is a nitrate-bonded ingredient with a known, consistent nitrate content.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding it means every scoop delivers a predictable dose rather than whatever that batch of beets happened to contain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd the form is clever:\u003c\/strong\u003e NO3-T here is \u003cem\u003ebetaine\u003c\/em\u003e nitrate, so one molecule delivers two useful things — nitrate, plus betaine, which has its own research behind strength and power output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on the days you take this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the single most important thing on this page, and almost nobody knows it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nitrate pathway has a first step your own cells cannot perform. \u003cstrong\u003eConverting nitrate to nitrite is done by bacteria living on the back of your tongue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only after that can your body reduce nitrite to nitric oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibacterial mouthwash kills those bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e, and studies on dietary nitrate show this substantially blunts the effect — in some cases eliminating it entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo if you are paying for a standardised nitrate ingredient, \u003cstrong\u003edo not use antibacterial mouthwash before training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse with water instead. It is the easiest way to waste a supplement completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNitrate is a genuinely separate pathway from citrulline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth understanding if you already take a pump product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConverts to arginine, which the enzyme nitric oxide synthase uses to make nitric oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduced to nitrite, then to nitric oxide — \u003cstrong\u003ebypassing that enzyme entirely\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are additive, not duplicative.\u003c\/strong\u003e Which is why Mega Beets stacks sensibly with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e or any pre-workout, rather than competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nitrate route also has the stronger endurance evidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dietary nitrate research consistently shows improved exercise efficiency — meaning lower oxygen cost for the same work output — which is a genuinely unusual finding in sports nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot just a training supplement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the few products on our shelf with a legitimate everyday case beyond the gym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNitric oxide is central to \u003cstrong\u003ecirculation and vascular function\u003c\/strong\u003e, and nitric oxide production declines with age. Dietary nitrate has been studied in relation to blood flow and cardiovascular health in general populations, not only athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutraBio position it as a daily wellness product\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is a fair framing — it is stimulant-free, so it can be taken at any time of day, on any day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Speak to your doctor before use if you take blood pressure medication\u003c\/strong\u003e or nitrate-based heart medication. Nitric oxide affects vasodilation, and that interaction is real rather than theoretical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic beet root powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO3-T betaine nitrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStimulants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutraBio's GMP-certified, FDA-inspected facility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThird-party tested, results published at checkmysupps.com\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e some listings quote 6g of beet root rather than 5g plus nitrate — that reflects an earlier version. Check your tub if the distinction matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 6 to 8oz of water, once daily.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 60 to 90 minutes before training\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the performance effect — the nitrate pathway takes considerably longer to peak than citrulline does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny time of day otherwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e No stimulants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash.\u003c\/strong\u003e See above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it consistently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrate research generally uses several days of loading rather than single doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not be alarmed by beeturia\u003c\/strong\u003e — beetroot can turn urine and stools pink or red. Entirely harmless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEndurance athletes — the exercise efficiency research is the strongest evidence in this category\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a nitric oxide pathway their pre-workout does not already cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople taking this for circulation and cardiovascular wellness rather than training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a standardised nitrate dose rather than a variable beet powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who cannot take stimulants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone on blood pressure or nitrate heart medication\u003c\/strong\u003e, without speaking to a doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want energy, there is no stimulant here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pre-workout already contains a nitrate source, check before doubling up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use antibacterial mouthwash daily and will not stop, this will not work properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Discontinue two weeks before surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003ecitrulline\u003c\/a\u003e — different pathway, genuinely additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy add nitrate to beet root?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause nitrate content in beetroot varies enormously with soil and processing, and most plain beet powders are not standardised for it. NO3-T delivers a consistent, known dose every scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBacteria on your tongue perform the first conversion of nitrate to nitrite — your own cells cannot. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them and substantially blunts the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is nitrate different from citrulline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCitrulline supplies arginine for the enzyme that makes nitric oxide. Nitrate produces nitric oxide by a route that bypasses that enzyme entirely. They are additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n60 to 90 minutes before training for performance — the nitrate pathway peaks slowly. Any time otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy has my urine turned pink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBeeturia. It is caused by beetroot pigments and is entirely harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and you should — nitrate research generally involves consecutive days rather than single doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with blood pressure medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeak to your doctor. Nitric oxide affects vasodilation and the interaction is genuine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is betaine nitrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBetaine bonded to nitrate, so one molecule supplies both — nitrate for nitric oxide, and betaine, which has its own research behind strength and power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutraBio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44462646820943,"sku":"NB19248289","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/2026-02-08T225401.025.png?v=1770610128"},{"product_id":"axe-sledge-hydraulic-stim-free-pre-workout","title":"Axe \u0026 Sledge Hydraulic — Stim-Free Pump Formula for Any Time of Day","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAxe \u0026amp; Sledge Hydraulic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003estimulant-free pump formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — no caffeine at all, built entirely around blood flow and muscle fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy stim-free pump products exist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a genuine physiological reason, and it is not obvious until someone explains it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine is a vasoconstrictor. Citrulline and glycerol are vasodilators.\u003c\/strong\u003e They work against each other to a degree — which means a very high-stimulant pre-workout partially undermines its own pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplitting the two jobs often beats one very strong tub.\u003c\/strong\u003e A moderate stimulant product plus a dedicated stim-free pump formula frequently produces a better pump than the strongest single product on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe other reasons to own one:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening training.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine has a long half-life, and sleep matters more than the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycling off stimulants.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you deload caffeine to reset tolerance, you do not have to lose your pump too\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStimulant intolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of people train hard and cannot take caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopping up a weak pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e without touching your caffeine total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe two halves of a pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Pump\" is really two separate mechanisms, and a good product covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidening vessels so more blood reaches the muscle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrulline, nitrates, agmatine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrawing water into the muscle cells themselves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycerol, taurine, betaine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidening the pipes and filling the cells are different jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A product covering only one addresses half the problem, which is why the best pump formulas pair a vasodilator with an osmolyte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd nitrates are a third route.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrulline feeds nitric oxide synthase; nitrate is reduced to nitrite and then nitric oxide, bypassing that enzyme entirely. Genuinely additive rather than duplicative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ If your formula contains any nitrate source, skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first conversion step is performed by bacteria on your tongue rather than your own cells, and mouthwash kills them — substantially blunting the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Glycerol needs water, or it works against you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake with any glycerol-containing product, and easy to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol works by pulling water into muscle cells. If there is not enough available, it draws from elsewhere\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaving you flat, headachy or worse rather than full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink considerably more water than usual on days you take this\u003c\/strong\u003e, well beyond what you mix it with. That is how the ingredient functions, not general advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing about glycerol forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HydroMax and similar concentrated powders run around 65% glycerol, against roughly 25% for older glycerol monostearate. \u003cstrong\u003eThat standardisation is why a sensible dose fits in a scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e — check which your tub uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStimulant-free pump formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Check for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-alanine, if stacking with a pre-workout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Check whether your tub contains beta-alanine.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it does and your stimulant pre-workout does too, you are doubling up — and since beta-alanine works by accumulation over weeks, doubling it mostly doubles the tingle rather than the benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow our pump range compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStim-free, multi-mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStacks with anything\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8g citrulline malate + Super Spinach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost complete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutristat-pumpscript\"\u003ePump Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23g liquid glycerol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycerol specialist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/centurion-labz-blood-rush\"\u003eBlood Rush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrulline + HydroMax + agmatine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo beta-alanine — cleanest stacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ghost-pump\"\u003eGHOST Pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate-led\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferent primary pathway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf a scoop to start\u003c\/strong\u003e, in water, 20 to 30 minutes before training. Build to a full scoop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink plenty of water through the session.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with any stimulant pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e — it adds nothing to your caffeine total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr use it alone in the evening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip antibacterial mouthwash\u003c\/strong\u003e on training days if it contains nitrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a bigger pump than their pre-workout delivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvening trainers who cannot take stimulants late\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone deloading caffeine who does not want to lose their pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStimulant-intolerant lifters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone whose pre-workout is stimulant-heavy and pump-light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone wanting energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no stimulants here — that is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who will not drink extra water\u003c\/strong\u003e, if it contains glycerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone whose pre-workout already covers all three pump mechanisms at full doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone on blood pressure medication, without speaking to a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e any stimulant pre-workout, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-creatine\"\u003ecreatine\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It adds nothing to your daily stimulant total, which is why it stacks with any pre-workout and suits evening training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I want a separate pump product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCaffeine is a vasoconstrictor and citrulline a vasodilator, so a high-stimulant pre-workout partly works against its own pump. Splitting the jobs often produces a better result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between blood flow and cell volume?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlood flow widens the vessels; cell volume draws water into the muscle cells themselves. A good pump product covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do I need extra water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGlycerol pulls water into muscle cells — without enough available it draws from elsewhere, leaving you flat rather than full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in the evening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, there is nothing here to affect sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I check for beta-alanine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. If both this and your pre-workout contain it, you are doubling the tingle rather than the benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mouthwash matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf it contains a nitrate source, bacteria on your tongue perform the first conversion step. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is HydroMax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA concentrated glycerol powder at around 65% glycerol, against roughly 25% for older glycerol monostearate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axe \u0026 Sledge","offers":[{"title":"Blue Razz","offer_id":45072303652943,"sku":"AS029222","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange Mango","offer_id":45072303685711,"sku":"AS029221","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fruit Kaboom","offer_id":45072303718479,"sku":"AS029298","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/2026-04-08T105709.953.png?v=1775664110"},{"product_id":"inspired-nutraceuticals-dvst8-neo-pre-workout","title":"Inspired Nutraceuticals DVST8 NEO Pre-Workout","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"365\"\u003eDVST8 NEO is a caffeine-free pre-workout powered by 200 mg of enfinity® Paraxanthine for controlled energy, sharper focus, and training intensity. Each fully disclosed scoop also delivers pump, endurance, hydration, and performance support without an overloaded ingredient panel.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"646\" data-section-id=\"xcqxqb\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"662\"\u003eGoal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energy, Focus, Pumps \u0026amp; Endurance\u003cbr data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eEnergy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled Stimulant Energy\u003cbr data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"749\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strength Training, Bodybuilding \u0026amp; High-Intensity Workouts\u003cbr data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"842\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eStimulant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 mg enfinity® Paraxanthine\u003cbr data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 mg\u003cbr data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eServings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"967\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVST8 NEO is caffeine-free, but it is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003enot stimulant-free\u003c\/strong\u003e. Paraxanthine is an active stimulant compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential Pre-Workout Performance Without the Caffeine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired Nutraceuticals DVST8 NEO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a caffeine-free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionnutrition.com\/collections\/pre-workout\" title=\"Pre Workout\"\u003epre-workout\u003c\/a\u003e formulated for athletes who still want real energy, intense focus, muscular endurance, and powerful pumps. Instead of relying on traditional caffeine, DVST8 NEO uses \u003cstrong\u003e200 mg of enfinity® Paraxanthine\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver a more controlled and focused stimulant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the philosophy of \u003cstrong\u003eNecessary Elements Only\u003c\/strong\u003e, DVST8 NEO combines proven performance ingredients in a completely disclosed formula. You get exactly what you need to train harder without an unnecessarily crowded label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose DVST8 NEO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine-free stimulant energy\u003c\/strong\u003e from 200 mg of enfinity® Paraxanthine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump support\u003c\/strong\u003e from 6 grams of Citrulline Malate and 1 gram of Agmatine Sulfate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscular endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by 3.2 grams of Beta-Alanine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus and training drive\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1.5 grams of L-Tyrosine and 500 mg of Cholidine™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydration and performance support\u003c\/strong\u003e from Taurine and Betaine Anhydrous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully disclosed formula with no proprietary blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 full servings per container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaffeine-Free Energy Powered by Paraxanthine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDVST8 NEO contains no caffeine. Its energy and focus system is powered by \u003cstrong\u003eenfinity® Paraxanthine\u003c\/strong\u003e, the primary active metabolite the body produces when it processes caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy delivering paraxanthine directly, DVST8 NEO is designed to provide smooth energy, mental clarity, elevated drive, and workout intensity without relying on traditional caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDVST8 NEO is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coalitionnutrition.com\/collections\/pump\" title=\"Caffeine Free Pre Workout\"\u003ecaffeine-free\u003c\/a\u003e, but it is not stimulant-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone sensitive to stimulants should assess tolerance carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDVST8 NEO Ingredient Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6,000 mg L-Citrulline Malate 2:1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA foundational pump and performance ingredient that supports nitric oxide production, muscular blood flow, nutrient delivery, and training capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3,200 mg Beta-Alanine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports muscular endurance and helps you maintain performance as workout intensity and fatigue increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1,000 mg Agmatine Sulfate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplements citrulline by supporting blood flow, muscle fullness, and a stronger pump during training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1,000 mg Betaine Anhydrous\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports cellular hydration, muscular power, and overall exercise performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1,000 mg Taurine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports hydration, muscle function, endurance, and a smoother overall pre-workout experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1,500 mg L-Tyrosine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports focus, alertness, mental performance, and training drive during physically demanding workouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e500 mg Cholidine™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA combination of choline and uridine designed to support focus, neurological performance, and mind-muscle connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e200 mg enfinity® Paraxanthine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA caffeine-free stimulant ingredient designed to support controlled energy, mental clarity, reaction time, mood, and physical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Use DVST8 NEO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDVST8 NEO is a strong option for experienced pre-workout users who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to reduce or eliminate traditional caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill want noticeable stimulant energy before training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValue a fully disclosed pre-workout formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant energy, focus, pumps, and endurance in one scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer performance-focused ingredients over oversized proprietary blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take DVST8 NEO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix \u003cstrong\u003e1 scoop\u003c\/strong\u003e with 10–12 ounces of cold water approximately 25 minutes before training. Adjust the amount of water according to flavor preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew users and individuals sensitive to stimulants may begin with less than one full scoop to assess tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplement Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Scoop (16.6 g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServings Per Container:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCholine: 195 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-Citrulline Malate 2:1: 6,000 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeta-Alanine: 3,200 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgmatine Sulfate: 1,000 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetaine Anhydrous: 1,000 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaurine: 1,000 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL-Tyrosine: 1,500 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCholidine™: 500 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenfinity® Paraxanthine: 200 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural and artificial flavors, silicon dioxide, sucralose, Exberry Rubescent Red, and acesulfame potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes DVST8 NEO contain caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. DVST8 NEO is formulated without caffeine. It uses 200 mg of enfinity® Paraxanthine as its primary energy and focus ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs DVST8 NEO stimulant-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Although it does not contain caffeine, paraxanthine still provides a stimulant effect. DVST8 NEO should not be categorized as a stimulant-free pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in DVST8 NEO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach container provides 20 full servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take DVST8 NEO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one serving approximately 25 minutes before exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I combine DVST8 NEO with caffeine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product warning advises against combining DVST8 NEO with caffeine or other stimulants. Always assess your stimulant tolerance and consult a qualified healthcare professional when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDVST8 NEO Flavors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalibu Breeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Rainbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink Stardust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy adults 18 years of age or older. Do not exceed two servings per day. Do not combine with caffeine or other stimulant-containing products. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in a facility that may also process products containing milk, eggs, soy, wheat, tree nuts, and shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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