SuperPump 250 is a pre-workout supplement made by Gaspari Nutrition.
It’s designed to improve pumps, physical performance, and energy for better workouts.
Gaspari Nutrition was founded by former pro-bodybuilder Rich Gaspari, in 1998.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Creatine
Creatine is an organic acid, which has been shown to boost both power output and endurance (1, 2).
The hydrochloride form is less-researched, but is believed by many to be better-absorbed than the standard monohydrate form.
Citrulline
Citrulline is an amino acid that boosts nitric oxide levels.
Nitric oxide can trigger a widening of the blood vessels which improves blood flow, endurance, and pumps (3).
An effective dose is 6-8g.
Agmatine
Agmatine raises nitric oxide levels too (4).
It may also have additional benefits, such as reducing stress and improving mood.
Taurine
Taurine is an amino acid which acts as a cell-volumiser.
It regulates the size of actual muscle cells, enhancing pumps.
An effective dose is about 1g.
Glycerol
Glycerol is classed as a “sugar-alcohol”.
It improves pumps by increasing blood volume, rather than vasodilation (5).
Tyrosine
Tyrosine is an amino acid which reduces stress hormones.
This decreases stress levels, and improves performance under fatigue (6).
An effective dose is 500-2,000mg.
Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola rosea is a herb with similar effects to tyrosine above.
It reduces fatigue, and improves mood and brain function (7, 8).
The effective dose is 50mg daily.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant that boosts energy levels and alertness.
At higher doses, it can also improve power output (9).
Effective doses range between 200-500mg.
Erythropalum Scandens
Erythropalum scandens is a South-Asian plant.
It contains a range of compounds which are similar in structure and function to PEA, a natural stimulant and mood-booster.
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting to improve their energy, pumps, and performance during workouts will enjoy using SuperPump 250.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (13g) with 250mL cold water, and consume 30 minutes before working out.
Side Effects
Some of the ingredients in SuperPump may cause an upset stomach if taken without food or without sufficient water.
Creatine may increase muscular water retention.
The compounds in erythropalum scandens are not well-researched and may have unknown side effects.
Pros
- Contains ingredients to improve all aspects of your workout
- Multiple pump-improving effects
- Range of flavour options
Cons
- Low dose of creatine
- Proprietary blend means some of the other ingredients may also be under-dosed
Conclusion
SuperPump 250 is a pre-workout supplement that lives up to its name.
It improves pumps through a bunch of different ingredients, which all contribute their own unique effects.
The formula may also improve energy, performance and mood – however the doses of many of these ingredients are hidden in proprietary blends.
