Description
InnovaPharm Super Spinach
1 gram of red spinach extract (Amaranthus dubius), standardised for nitrates. Stimulant-free.
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The dose matches the research — which is rarer than it should be
This is the strongest thing about the product and it deserves stating plainly.
Published research on red spinach extract has used 1 gram. Super Spinach contains 1 gram.
That 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.
The research on red spinach extract has examined ventilatory threshold during graded exercise testing, alongside time-to-completion, power and speed measures. Those are performance outcomes rather than subjective ones.
Red spinach rather than beetroot — and why that matters
Nitrate supplements are overwhelmingly beetroot-based, so the obvious question is why this uses something else.
The active component is nitrate, not the vegetable. 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.
Red spinach is a considerably more concentrated nitrate source, which is what allows a meaningful dose in 1 gram rather than 5 or 6.
InnovaPharm claim it is up to four times more effective than beetroot extract. Treat that specific multiple as manufacturer data — but the underlying point about concentration and standardisation is fair.
⚠ Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days
This is the most important practical instruction on the page, and almost nobody knows it.
The nitrate pathway has a first step your own cells cannot perform. Converting nitrate to nitrite is done by bacteria living on the back of your tongue. Only then can your body reduce nitrite to nitric oxide.
Antibacterial mouthwash kills those bacteria, and studies on dietary nitrate show this substantially blunts the effect — in some cases eliminating it entirely.
So if you are paying for a standardised nitrate ingredient, do not use antibacterial mouthwash before training. Rinse with water instead. It is the easiest way to waste a supplement completely.
A genuinely separate pathway from citrulline
Worth understanding if you already take a pump product.
| Citrulline | Converts to arginine, which nitric oxide synthase uses to produce nitric oxide |
| Nitrate | Reduced to nitrite, then to nitric oxide — bypassing that enzyme entirely |
These are additive rather than duplicative, which is why Super Spinach stacks sensibly with any pre-workout or pump formula instead of competing with it.
The nitrate route also carries the stronger endurance evidence. Dietary nitrate research consistently shows improved exercise efficiency — a lower oxygen cost for the same work output — which is an unusual and genuinely valuable finding.
Super Spinach is also the nitrate component inside NovaPump, so if you already take that, you have it covered.
Specs
| Red spinach extract | 1g (Amaranthus dubius), standardised for nitrates |
| Stimulants | None |
| Label | Fully disclosed, no proprietary blends |
How to take it
- One serving, 60 to 90 minutes before training. The nitrate pathway peaks considerably later than citrulline does — this is not a 20-minute product.
- Skip antibacterial mouthwash on training days.
- Take it consistently. Nitrate research generally uses several consecutive days rather than single doses.
- Stacks with any pre-workout — completely stimulant-free.
- Also worth taking on rest days if you are using it for circulation rather than training.
Who this is for
- Endurance athletes — the exercise efficiency research is the strongest evidence in this category
- Anyone who wants the nitrate pathway their pre-workout does not cover
- People who want a standardised nitrate dose rather than a variable beet powder
- Anyone training late who cannot take stimulants
- People who want the research dose in 1 gram rather than a large scoop of beet powder
Who this is not for
Anyone on blood pressure or nitrate heart medication, without speaking to a doctor. Nitric oxide affects vasodilation and this is a genuine interaction.
If you want energy, there are no stimulants here at all.
If you already take NovaPump, Super Spinach is already in it.
If you use antibacterial mouthwash daily and will not stop, this will not work properly.
Not for anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing. Discontinue two weeks before surgery.
Stack it with: citrulline — different pathway, genuinely additive.
Frequently asked questions
What is Super Spinach?
Red spinach extract (Amaranthus dubius) standardised for nitrates, at 1 gram — the dose used in published research on the ingredient.
Why red spinach instead of beetroot?
It 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.
Why does mouthwash matter?
Bacteria on your tongue perform the first conversion of nitrate to nitrite — your own cells cannot. Antibacterial mouthwash kills them and substantially blunts the effect.
How is it different from citrulline?
Citrulline supplies arginine for the enzyme that makes nitric oxide. Nitrate produces nitric oxide by a route that bypasses that enzyme. They are additive.
When should I take it?
60 to 90 minutes before training. The nitrate pathway peaks much later than citrulline.
Should I take it every day?
Yes — nitrate research generally involves consecutive days rather than single doses.
Is it in NovaPump?
Yes. Super Spinach is the nitrate component of that formula, so you do not need both.
Is it safe with blood pressure medication?
Speak to your doctor. Nitric oxide affects vasodilation and the interaction is genuine.
These really do the trick. I ran out recently and I felt it and felt terrible after a few days. This stuff works. I wish they had bottles with larger quantities.
Before I tried this I used beet powder supplements; the red spinach works just as well if not better for a fraction of the price. I mix this with my creatine and beta alanine products... Skin Splitting results. LOVE IT
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