{"title":"No Beta Alanine","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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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":"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. 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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. 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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. Buy creatine first; consider this once that is in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutristat","offers":[{"title":"40cap","offer_id":22226617761871,"sku":"4023267485","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Untitleddesign-2024-07-26T152931.997.png?v=1722034587"},{"product_id":"innova-pharm-super-spinach-caps","title":"InnovaPharm Super Spinach — 1g Red Spinach Extract, the Studied Dose","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInnovaPharm Super Spinach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 gram of red spinach extract\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus dubius\u003c\/em\u003e), standardised for nitrates. Stimulant-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e this handle covers both the powder and capsule listings on your site. 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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One capsule, fully disclosed label, nothing else in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the simplest useful product on our shelf, and the ratio it uses is not accidental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 1:2 ratio is the entire point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaffeine and L-theanine are one of the few genuinely well-supported combinations in supplements, and the ratio matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e works by blocking adenosine receptors. Adenosine builds up through the day and makes you feel tired; blocking it produces alertness. But caffeine also increases activity in ways that produce the familiar jitteriness, elevated heart rate and mental scatter — you are alert, but not necessarily useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea leaves. It increases alpha brain wave activity, the pattern associated with relaxed, wakeful focus, and it does this \u003cem\u003ewithout sedation\u003c\/em\u003e. You do not get drowsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, theanine takes the edge off caffeine while leaving the alertness intact. \u003cstrong\u003eResearch on this combination consistently uses roughly a 1:2 ratio of caffeine to theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e — and Caff Plus delivers exactly that, 150mg to 200mg, rather than the 1:1 that many competing products use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also, incidentally, why tea feels different from coffee at similar caffeine doses. Tea naturally contains theanine; coffee does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo caffeine sources, deliberately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150mg comes from two forms rather than one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurCaf\u003c\/strong\u003e — an organic caffeine extract from green coffee beans, standardised to 95% caffeine. Fast-acting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDi-caffeine malate\u003c\/strong\u003e — caffeine bonded to malic acid, which is roughly 73 to 75% caffeine by weight. The malate bond slows the release, extending the curve and reducing the stomach discomfort caffeine anhydrous can cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fast source and a slower one means a flatter curve rather than a spike and drop. Same principle as the multi-source blend on \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rule-1-burn\"\u003eRule One Burn\u003c\/a\u003e, executed more simply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 150mg is a well-chosen dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost caffeine pills come in at 200mg, which is a lot for a fixed-dose capsule you cannot divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e150mg is closer to a strong cup of coffee, which makes it far more usable — you can take one in the morning and a second in the early afternoon and still sit well under the 400mg daily figure the FDA cites for healthy adults. A 200mg pill twice puts you at your limit before anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also leaves room for the caffeine you are already getting from coffee, which most people forget to count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal caffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurCaf organic green coffee bean extract, di-caffeine malate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg (TheaPure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:1.33 caffeine to theanine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 capsule, 1–2 times daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone. Full label disclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this beats a pre-workout for a lot of people\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is worth thinking about if you currently take a pre-workout for the energy rather than the pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 350mg pre-workout gives you caffeine, beta-alanine tingles, citrulline you may not need, and a flavour system, at a price reflecting all of it. If what you actually want is to feel alert and focused, this does that at a controlled dose with nothing else attached — and it costs a fraction as much per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also stackable in a way a pre-workout is not. You can take it at your desk at 9am and it does not commit you to anything at 5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne capsule, once or twice daily.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot after early afternoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine's half-life is five to six hours, so 150mg at 3pm still leaves around 75mg at 9pm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount your coffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is 150mg on top of whatever you already drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot with a pre-workout\u003c\/strong\u003e unless you have added the totals up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider cycling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Caffeine tolerance builds. Periodic breaks restore the 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 finds caffeine makes them jittery or scattered — the theanine is the specific fix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want energy without a scoop, a shaker or a flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone taking a pre-workout purely for the caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesk work, studying, driving, early starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who want a controlled, known dose rather than guessing at a coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a fully disclosed label with two ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want pumps, endurance or a full pre-workout experience, this is caffeine and theanine only. No citrulline, no beta-alanine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are caffeine sensitive, 150mg is still a real dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the evening, and not for anyone with cardiovascular concerns without speaking to their doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd an honest note: plain caffeine tablets are cheaper.\u003c\/strong\u003e What you are paying extra for here is the theanine, the dual-source blend and the disclosed trademarked ingredients. If jitteriness has never been a problem for you, cheap caffeine does the alertness job. If it has, the theanine is the entire reason to buy this and it is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e nothing caffeinated. It works alongside creatine, protein or anything non-stimulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does L-theanine do with caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTheanine increases alpha brain wave activity, associated with relaxed focus, without causing drowsiness. Paired with caffeine it reduces jitteriness and mental scatter while leaving the alertness intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 200mg theanine to 150mg caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResearch on the combination consistently uses roughly a 1:2 caffeine-to-theanine ratio. Many competing products use 1:1, which is less theanine than the studies employed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does tea feel different from coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTea naturally contains L-theanine and coffee does not. That is essentially what this product recreates in capsule form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is di-caffeine malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCaffeine bonded to malic acid, around 73 to 75% caffeine by weight. The bond slows release, extending the curve and reducing the stomach discomfort caffeine anhydrous can cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 150mg a lot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is roughly a strong cup of coffee — deliberately less than the 200mg most caffeine pills use, so you can take two in a day and stay well under the commonly cited 400mg ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with a pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly after adding the caffeine together. For many people this replaces a pre-workout rather than joining it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I stop taking it during the day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly afternoon at the latest. Caffeine's half-life is five to six hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it better than plain caffeine pills?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly if jitteriness is a problem for you. If it is, the theanine is genuinely worth the difference. If it is not, plain caffeine is cheaper and does the alertness job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutraBio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31610122633295,"sku":"4990829086","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/UnboundSupplementsTESTElevateYourGymGameUnleashyourfullpotentialwithUnboundTEST_theelitenaturaltestosteroneboosterdesignedforseriousathletes.Whetheryou_reaseasonedlifter_42.png?v=1722964144"},{"product_id":"innova-pharm-super-spinach-powder","title":"Innova Pharm Super Spinach Powder","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-shortdesc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInnova Pharm Super Spinach powder is a more effective alternative than beet root at enhancing blood flow, Nitric Oxide levels in the body and muscle pumps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNuvital is the sister brand of \u003c\/span\u003eInnova Pharm. 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":"nutristat-pre-script","title":"Nutristat Pre Script — Pre-Workout Formula for Energy, Pump and Focus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNutristat Pre Script\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pre-workout formula built around the three things a pre-workout should actually do: \u003cstrong\u003eenergy, blood flow and focus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to read any pre-workout label — including this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than repeat marketing at you, here is how to judge what is in the tub. It works on any product on any shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Check whether the citrulline is pure or malate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the single most useful check, and it changes the numbers substantially.\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 citrulline 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 — so a product listing \"6g citrulline malate\" sits below it. 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. Anything at 1.6g or 2g is a partial serving, and the tingle tells you nothing about whether it is working — that sensation is paraesthesia, 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. Below that it is a label mention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Check the caffeine, and count your day.\u003c\/strong\u003e The FDA cites 400mg daily as the figure for healthy adults, and that includes your coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Look for a proprietary blend.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the actives are grouped into one total, you cannot run any of the checks above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three jobs, and what does each\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy and focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e caffeine is the ingredient with by far the deepest evidence in sports nutrition — for power output, endurance and perceived exertion alike. Tyrosine supports it under stress and fatigue. L-theanine, if present, smooths the edge; the researched ratio is 1:2 theanine to caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood flow and pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e citrulline raises arginine more effectively than arginine itself does, because oral arginine is largely destroyed before absorption. Nitrate sources work through a separate pathway that bypasses the enzyme citrulline feeds — meaning the two are additive rather than duplicative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e beta-alanine builds muscle carnosine, which buffers the acid that limits you in the 60-second to 4-minute range. \u003cstrong\u003eIt accumulates over four to six weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it does nothing on the day you take it — timing is irrelevant and rest days count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ On stimulants and pumps working against each other\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing if you are choosing between products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine is a vasoconstrictor. Citrulline is a vasodilator.\u003c\/strong\u003e They partially oppose one another, which is why a very high-stimulant product does not always produce the best pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf pumps are your priority\u003c\/strong\u003e, a moderate-stimulant pre-workout with a separate stim-free pump product frequently works better than one very strong tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠ Caffeine tolerance is the real trap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most useful thing we can tell anyone buying pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine tolerance builds with regular exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your daily driver is 400mg, within a few months you will need more than 400mg to feel the same thing — and there is very little above that which is sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe way out is to keep your everyday product moderate\u003c\/strong\u003e and save the strong one for sessions that warrant it. That way the strong one 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\u003e150 \/ 300mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\/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\/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 users\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 Caffeine has a long half-life, and 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 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 focus in one product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople training in the morning or early afternoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a formulated tub rather than assembling single ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone training late in the evening — use a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutra-bio-citrulline\"\u003estimulant-free option\u003c\/a\u003e 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 3.2g dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone with high blood pressure, a heart condition or anxiety — speak to your doctor before using any stimulant pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTested athletes should check the full ingredient 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, taken daily and separately.\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, what the caffeine total is, and whether anything is hidden in a proprietary blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between pure citrulline and citrulline malate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMalate is citrulline 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. That is paraesthesia — 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\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\u003eCan I take it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can, but caffeine 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\u003eDo stimulants hurt my pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPartially. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor and citrulline a vasodilator, so they oppose each other to a degree. If pumps are the priority, a moderate-stim product plus a separate pump product often works better.\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. 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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. Nitrosigine and citrulline raise arginine by different routes, so there is no redundancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it on rest days?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Nitrosigine research involves multi-day use, and levels build with consistent intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy capsules rather than powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConvenience — but note capsules cannot hold gram-scale ingredients like citrulline or glycerol, so this relies on ingredients effective at milligram doses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innova Pharm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41311342821455,"sku":"IPPP2032948233","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/PoppaPump_Render.png?v=1710925522"},{"product_id":"rule-1-energized-amino","title":"Rule One Energized Amino — 120mg Caffeine, Informed Choice Certified","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRule One Energized Amino\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 5.5g amino blend with \u003cstrong\u003e120mg of caffeine from green coffee bean and tea leaf extracts\u003c\/strong\u003e, zero sugar, and \u003cstrong\u003eInformed Choice certification.\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most useful thing we can tell you about this product is what it is actually for — because the doses make that clear, and it is not what the category name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThis is an energy drink replacement, not a training supplement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook at the numbers honestly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCAAs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-recover-eaa\"\u003eRecover EAA\u003c\/a\u003e carries 10g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResearched range is 6,000–8,000mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-workouts run 250–450mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNone of those are performance doses, and Rule One do not claim they are.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their own suggested uses are telling: in place of morning coffee, to beat a mid-afternoon slump, before a long study session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudged as a pre-workout, this is underdosed. 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. No certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee shop latte\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~150mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalories, and costs several times as much\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bloom-energy\"\u003eBloom Sparkling Energy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrebiotic fibre, ready to drink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn that comparison it does well.\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mg is a moderate, sensible dose — about a cup of coffee — with no sugar, some amino acids you would not otherwise get, and independent banned-substance testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInformed Choice certification on a casual-use product is unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnergized Amino is \u003cstrong\u003eInformed Choice certified and regularly tested by LGC\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the major sports anti-doping laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat is genuinely rare here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Certification is expensive to maintain, so brands reserve it for flagship performance products. 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. What differs is what comes with it: natural sources carry small amounts of other plant compounds, and some people report a subjectively smoother effect, though the evidence for a meaningful difference is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe would not pay a premium for it, but if you prefer naturally-sourced caffeine, this delivers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal amino blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5g (includes non-essentials)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCAAs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mg, from green coffee and tea leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso contains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-alanine, taurine, glutamine, electrolytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInformed Choice, tested by LGC\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\u003eLabel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull panel transparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe electrolytes are a sensible addition\u003c\/strong\u003e for something you might sip through an afternoon or during light activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne scoop in 8 to 12oz of cold water\u003c\/strong\u003e, any time you want the lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn place of morning coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the use it is genuinely built for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo scoops before training\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want it as a light pre-workout — that gives 240mg caffeine and 4g of BCAAs, which is a more meaningful dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot late in the day.\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mg is modest but caffeine has a long half-life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider a real pre-workout instead\u003c\/strong\u003e if training performance is the goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone replacing energy drinks or a second coffee — this is cheaper, sugar-free and certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTested athletes wanting a safe everyday caffeine source\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who find 250mg-plus pre-workouts too strong for casual use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting something to sip during light activity, walks or long working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudents, drivers, shift workers — Rule One's own suggested uses, and they are fair ones\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 a pre-workout, this is not one.\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mg of citrulline is roughly a tenth of a working dose. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/axe-sledge-ignition-switch-pre-workout\"\u003eIgnition Switch\u003c\/a\u003e starts at 150mg caffeine with 4g of citrulline for a comparable price per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a serious amino product\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-recover-eaa\"\u003eRecover EAA\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 14.4g of essential aminos against 2g of BCAAs here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a full nine-amino profile, this is BCAA-based with non-essentials added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you avoid artificial sweeteners, check the label.\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 needed. If you are also taking a pre-workout, count the caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a pre-workout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot really. At 120mg caffeine and 750mg citrulline it is built as an energy drink alternative — Rule One suggest it in place of morning coffee or for an afternoon slump. Two scoops before training makes it a light pre-workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much caffeine is in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n120mg, from green coffee bean and tea leaf extracts — about a cup of coffee, and less than most energy drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 5.5g all essential aminos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It includes taurine and glutamine, which are non-essential — your body makes them. The BCAA content is 2g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tested for banned substances?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, Informed Choice certified and tested by LGC — unusual for a product positioned as an everyday energy drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs natural caffeine better than synthetic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChemically it is the same molecule. Natural sources carry other plant compounds and some people prefer the feel, but the evidence for a meaningful difference is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it instead of coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that is the intended use, and at 120mg with no sugar it does the job well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill 2g of BCAAs help recovery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot meaningfully on its own. 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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. For someone training hard and sweating heavily, low sodium means lower blood volume, worse pumps and more cramping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is potassium capped at 99mg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA regulatory ceiling on over-the-counter potassium, because high-dose solid potassium has been linked to gastrointestinal lesions. Your daily need is around 3,400 to 4,700mg, so food is the only practical source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with citrulline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and they are additive — citrulline works on blood flow, electrolytes on cell volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it help with cramping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPossibly. Cramping during training is frequently a sodium problem rather than a magnesium or potassium one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need extra water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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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With a powerful blend of ingredients, Hydraulic helps you achieve skin-splitting pumps, enhanced hydration, and improved focus without the jitters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Pumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains 8 grams of L-Citrulline and 3.2 grams of Beta Alanine for intense, long-lasting pumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Hydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes HydroMax® Glycerol and L-Taurine to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features CognatiQ® and AstraGin® for mental clarity and focus during your workouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrademarked Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e VasoDrive-AP®, CitraPeak®, and other patented ingredients for overall performance enhancement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in delicious flavors like Blackberry Lemonade, Fruit Kaboom, and Glacier ICEE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 1 scoop with 8-12 ounces of water and consume 20-30 minutes before your workout. 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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. Both are genuine liquid glycerol products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Market Labs","offers":[{"title":"Strawberry Lemonade","offer_id":42733670858831,"sku":"BML208248","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sour Gummy","offer_id":42733670891599,"sku":"BML208229","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Limited Edition: Bubble Gum Chew","offer_id":46054210011215,"sku":"BML0248828","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8986\/files\/Coalition_Nutrition_69.png?v=1743225599"},{"product_id":"i-prevail-supplements-forge-pump-v2","title":"I-Prevail Forge Pump V2 — Stim-Free Pump with Amentoflavone and Lion's Mane","description":"\u003ch2\u003eI-Prevail Forge Pump V2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA stimulant-free pump formula with two forms of citrulline, HydroPrime glycerol, beet root extract, agmatine, and a nootropic layer of lion's mane and amentoflavone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLet's do the citrulline arithmetic properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForge Pump V2 lists \u003cstrong\u003e4g of L-citrulline malate plus 2g of L-citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this is commonly described as \"6g of citrulline.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not 6g of citrulline.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCitrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid at roughly 2:1, so about a third of that weight is malic acid rather than citrulline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4g citrulline malate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 2.7g actual citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2g pure L-citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e= 2g actual citrulline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 4.7g citrulline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.7g is a working dose, but it sits below the 6 to 8g range\u003c\/strong\u003e the research supports for pump and endurance benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe would rather tell you that than repeat a number that adds two different things as though they were the same. \u003cstrong\u003eIf citrulline volume is what you want\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-ad-nitrox\"\u003eNITR-OX\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 10g of pure citrulline and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-pharm-novapump\"\u003eNovaPump\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 8g of malate — around 5.3g actual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Forge Pump V2 for what it does differently\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the mechanisms alongside the citrulline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmentoflavone is the genuinely novel ingredient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what V2 added, and it is rare enough to be worth explaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmentoflavone is a biflavonoid\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compound found in plants including St John's wort and ginkgo. 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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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. 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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. 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