Description
I-Prevail Forge Pump V2
A 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.
Let's do the citrulline arithmetic properly
Forge Pump V2 lists 4g of L-citrulline malate plus 2g of L-citrulline, and this is commonly described as "6g of citrulline."
It is not 6g of citrulline.
Citrulline malate is citrulline bonded to malic acid at roughly 2:1, so about a third of that weight is malic acid rather than citrulline:
| 4g citrulline malate | ≈ 2.7g actual citrulline |
| 2g pure L-citrulline | = 2g actual citrulline |
| Real total | ≈ 4.7g citrulline |
4.7g is a working dose, but it sits below the 6 to 8g range the research supports for pump and endurance benefits.
We would rather tell you that than repeat a number that adds two different things as though they were the same. If citrulline volume is what you want, NITR-OX delivers 10g of pure citrulline and NovaPump delivers 8g of malate — around 5.3g actual.
Buy Forge Pump V2 for what it does differently, which is the mechanisms alongside the citrulline.
Amentoflavone is the genuinely novel ingredient
This is what V2 added, and it is rare enough to be worth explaining.
Amentoflavone is a biflavonoid — a compound found in plants including St John's wort and ginkgo. Its most discussed mechanism in sports nutrition is phosphodiesterase inhibition.
Why that matters for a pump product: nitric oxide produces vasodilation by raising cGMP inside blood vessel walls. Phosphodiesterase is the enzyme that breaks cGMP down. Inhibiting it means the cGMP your nitric oxide produced lasts longer.
So amentoflavone does not add more nitric oxide — it slows the breakdown of the signal nitric oxide creates. That is genuinely complementary to citrulline rather than duplicative, and it is the same logic as agmatine protecting arginine.
The honest part: 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.
I-Prevail also cite an effect on muscle calcium handling and contraction. That is a further claim with even less human data behind it.
Four mechanisms working together
| Citrulline (2 forms) | Supplies arginine — substrate for nitric oxide production |
| Beet root extract | Nitrate pathway — bypasses the enzyme entirely |
| Agmatine sulfate | Inhibits arginase, so arginine lasts longer |
| Amentoflavone | Slows breakdown of cGMP, extending the signal |
Plus HydroPrime glycerol, which is not nitric oxide at all — it draws water into muscle cells for fullness.
That is a well-thought-out structure: supply, alternative route, protect the precursor, extend the signal, and add cell volume. The design is better than the citrulline number alone suggests.
⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days
The beet root extract is a nitrate source, so this applies.
The first step of the nitrate pathway is performed by bacteria on the back of your tongue, 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.
Worth noting the dose: 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.
What the glycerol actually yields
HydroPrime is a 65% yield glycerol powder, so 2g delivers around 1.3g of actual glycerol. Glycerol needs a carrier to exist as a stable powder, which is where the other 35% goes.
That is a normal amount for a powdered product. For context, our liquid Pump Script delivers 23g of actual glycerol — a different scale entirely, and a different product for a different job.
Glycerol relocates water rather than creating it, so hydration determines whether it works. Drink properly around this.
Specs
| L-Citrulline Malate | 4g (~2.7g citrulline) |
| L-Citrulline | 2g |
| Actual citrulline total | ~4.7g |
| HydroPrime glycerol (65%) | 2g (~1.3g glycerol) |
| Beet Root Extract | 500mg |
| Also contains | Agmatine sulfate, taurine, pink Himalayan salt, potassium, lion's mane, amentoflavone |
| Stimulants | None |
| Servings | 20 |
| Made in | USA |
Lion's mane 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.
Pink Himalayan salt and potassium support fluid balance, which matters when glycerol is moving water around.
Forge Pump or Forge Pump V2?
| Forge Pump (original) | Forge Pump V2 | |
| Citrulline | ~4.7g actual | ~4.7g actual |
| Glycerol | 1–2g HydroPrime | 2g HydroPrime |
| Beet root | 1–2g | 500mg |
| Amentoflavone | No | Yes |
| Servings | 40/20 | 20 |
V2 adds amentoflavone and reduces beet root. 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.
Where it sits among our pump products
| Forge Pump V2 | ~4.7g citrulline + amentoflavone | Most novel mechanism |
| NovaPump | 8g malate + 4g GlycerPump | Most complete all-rounder |
| NITR-OX | 10g pure citrulline | Highest citrulline |
| Pump Script | 23g liquid glycerol | Cell volumisation specialist |
Honestly, NovaPump and NITR-OX deliver more raw material. Forge Pump V2's case is the amentoflavone and the nootropic layer — a different angle rather than a bigger dose.
How to take it
- One scoop in 8 to 12oz of water, 30 minutes before training.
- Drink plenty of water — the glycerol depends on it.
- Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days.
- Stacks with any pre-workout — no stimulants at all.
- Do not add another citrulline product unless you specifically want more.
Who this is for
- Anyone who wants a pump product with a genuinely different mechanism rather than more citrulline
- People training late who cannot take stimulants
- Anyone stacking with an existing pre-workout
- People who want a nootropic element in a stim-free product
- Anyone already using I Prevail Rogue X or Amino Impact who wants to stay within the brand
Who this is not for
If citrulline volume is your priority, this delivers about 4.7g — below the researched range. NITR-OX gives you 10g.
If you want maximum glycerol, Pump Script delivers around eighteen times as much.
If you want energy, there are no stimulants here at all.
If you are buying it for amentoflavone specifically, understand the human evidence is preliminary.
Not 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.
Stack it with: your usual pre-workout, or creatine. See our creatine range.
Frequently asked questions
Does it really contain 6g of citrulline?
No. 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.
What is amentoflavone?
A 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.
Is there good evidence for amentoflavone?
Human research on it for pumps or performance is very limited. The mechanism is plausible; the evidence is preliminary.
Why does mouthwash matter?
The beet root extract is a nitrate source, and converting nitrate to nitrite depends on bacteria on your tongue. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them.
How much glycerol is in 2g of HydroPrime?
About 1.3g, since HydroPrime is a 65% yield powder.
What changed from the original Forge Pump?
V2 adds amentoflavone and reduces beet root extract from 1–2g to 500mg. Citrulline is comparable.
Can I stack it with my pre-workout?
Yes — it is completely stimulant-free.
Should I take it if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Speak to your doctor. Several ingredients affect vasodilation, and phosphodiesterase inhibition is a mechanism shared with some prescription drugs.
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