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Workout Pumps

Vasodilation and intra-workout fullness.

Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.

Compound#1· strong

Creatine Monohydrate

The most-studied and effective ergogenic aid — replenishes ATP via the phosphocreatine system.

Compound#2· strong

Whey Protein

Fast-digesting complete protein rich in leucine for muscle protein synthesis.

Compound#3· strong

Caffeine

Adenosine antagonist with strong evidence for cognitive and physical performance.

Amino Acid#4· strong

L-Leucine

Essential BCAA and primary anabolic signaler via mTORC1 activation.

Compound#5· strong

Beetroot Juice

Dietary nitrate source improving NO production, BP, and endurance performance.

Compound#6· strong

Betaine Anhydrous (TMG)

Methyl donor — improves power output and lowers homocysteine.

Compound#7· strong

Creatine Monohydrate

Gold-standard creatine form — the most studied supplement in sports science.

Mineral#8· strong

Sodium

Primary extracellular cation governing plasma volume and nerve conduction.

Amino Acid#9· strong

Beta-Alanine

Carnosine precursor buffering muscle pH during high-intensity work (60–240 sec).

Mineral#10· strong

Electrolyte Blend

Sodium-forward electrolyte mix for endurance, low-carb diets, and rehydration.

Amino Acid#11· strong

Beta-Alanine

Rate-limiting precursor of muscle carnosine — buffers acid during high-intensity work.

Compound#12· strong

Sodium Bicarbonate

Extracellular buffer used for high-intensity exercise capacity.

Amino Acid#13· strong

Essential Amino Acids (EAA)

Full-spectrum EAA blend providing all 9 essentials for MPS.

Compound#14· moderate

Coenzyme Q10

Mitochondrial electron carrier and lipid-soluble antioxidant.

Amino Acid#15· moderate

L-Carnitine

Shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation.

Herb#16· moderate

Rhodiola Rosea

Arctic adaptogen — reduces fatigue and improves mental performance under stress.

Amino Acid#17· moderate

L-Arginine

Conditionally essential amino acid and direct nitric oxide precursor.

Compound#18· moderate

Astaxanthin

Algal carotenoid that is the strongest membrane antioxidant; UV and eye protection.

Compound#19· moderate

Bovine Colostrum

First milk rich in IgG, lactoferrin, and growth factors for immune and gut support.

Amino Acid#20· moderate

Citrulline Malate

NO precursor stacked with malate — improves pump and reduces post-workout soreness.

Herb#21· moderate

KSM-66 Ashwagandha

Root-only standardized ashwagandha extract — the most-studied form for stress and T-support.

Nootropic#22· moderate

Alpha-GPC

Bioavailable choline source studied for cognition and acute power output.

Amino Acid#23· moderate

Taurine

Conditionally essential amino acid involved in bile salt conjugation, osmoregulation, and cardiac function.

Amino Acid#24· moderate

L-Citrulline

Arginine precursor with superior bioavailability for NO and pump-driven performance.

Amino Acid#25· moderate

BCAAs

Branched-chain amino acids — leucine is the primary mTOR signal for muscle protein synthesis.

Amino Acid#26· moderate

Taurine

Conditionally essential amino acid with cardiovascular, metabolic, and longevity effects.

Amino Acid#27· moderate

L-Citrulline (NO Production)

Arginine precursor — most efficient way to raise plasma arginine and NO.

Compound#28· moderate

NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)

Direct NAD+ precursor — popular longevity supplement with growing human data.

Mushroom#29· moderate

Cordyceps

Medicinal fungus studied for aerobic capacity and immune modulation.

Amino Acid#30· moderate

L-Carnosine

Histidine dipeptide — anti-glycation and pH buffering.

Herb#31· moderate

Ashwagandha (Strength)

KSM-66 dose for resistance training adaptations.

Compound#32· moderate

Betaine (Strength)

Methyl donor used for power output and body composition.

Mushroom#33· moderate

Cordyceps CS-4

Standardized cultivated cordyceps for kidney and energy support.

Peptide#34· moderate

Ipamorelin (Ref)

Selective GHRP-2 analog with minimal cortisol/prolactin effect.

Compound#35· moderate

Creatine (Cognitive Dose)

Higher-dose creatine for cognitive performance under stress.

Compound#36· moderate

Shilajit (Fulvic-Standardized)

Himalayan mineral pitch with fulvic acids studied for testosterone.

Compound#37· moderate

BHB Salts (Exogenous Ketones)

Beta-hydroxybutyrate salts for rapid ketosis.

Mushroom#38· moderate

Cordyceps Militaris

Cordycepin-rich mushroom for energy and exercise.

Compound#39· moderate

2S-Hesperidin (Cardiose)

Bioactive isomer of hesperidin.

Compound#40· moderate

Beetroot Nitrate

Inorganic nitrate for NO production.

Amino Acid#41· moderate

L-Valine

BCAA for endurance.

Mineral#42· limited

Magnesium Orotate

Magnesium + orotic acid — studied specifically in heart failure and athletic populations.

Herb#43· limited

Fadogia Agrestis

Nigerian shrub — popularized for testosterone support; sparse human data.

Compound#44· limited

Creatine HCl

Hydrochloride salt of creatine — more water-soluble, marketed for less bloating.

Amino Acid#45· limited

Creatine HCl

Alternative creatine form marketed for higher solubility; efficacy equivalent to monohydrate per gram active creatine.

Nootropic#46· limited

Phenylpiracetam Hydrazide

Hydrazide analog of phenylpiracetam reported to support memory and locomotion.

Compound#47· limited

Deer Antler Velvet

IGF-1-containing traditional preparation marketed for recovery.

Amino Acid#48· limited

L-Carnosine

Dipeptide that buffers protons and reduces advanced glycation end-products.

Compound#49· limited

Ecdysterone (Isolated)

Spinach/Rhaponticum-derived steroid with anabolic claims.