Pump Mode is a pre-workout supplement made by EVLution Nutrition.
It’s a stimulant-free formula, designed to improve pumps.
ENGN is an American supplement brand, founded in 2013.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Glycerol
Glycerol is a compound classed as a “sugar-alcohol”.
It’s been shown to enhance pumps by acting as a plasma-expander, essentially increasing the amount of blood in your body (1).
Betaine Nitrate
Betaine nitrate is a compound which may deliver both power- and pump-boosting effects.
Nitrates have been shown to boost nitric oxide levels, which can improve blood flow, pumps, and endurance (2).
The betaine part of the molecule may be able to increase power output, and improve body composition too (3).
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting to improve their pumps during workouts may enjoy using Pump Mode.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (5.6g) with 250mL water, and consume 30 minutes before your workout.
Side Effects
May upset the stomach if taken without sufficient food or water.
Pros
- Uses two different mechanisms to enhance pumps
- Betaine may help with power output
- Can be combined with another pre-workout.
Cons
- Ingredients are dosed a little low
- Doesn’t do anything for energy or focus, and very little for performance.
Conclusion
Pump Mode is a very basic pump-enhancing formula, which combines the effects of blood-expansion and vasodilation for maximum effects.
It’s likely to work best at a 2-scoop serving, since the doses in a single scoop are somewhat low.
Although it doesn’t do much for energy, focus, or performance, its stimulant-free nature makes it easy to combine with another pre-workout of your choice.
