Mutant Pump Review
Promising to make you a wolverine in the gym, Mutant Pump claims to boost workout levels to “freaky” levels and give you “granite-like muscles” in no time.
Those are some pretty tall promises, can Mutant Pump deliver? Read on and see what my research into Mutant Pump uncovered.
Is Mutant a Trustworthy Manufacturer?
Mutant’s official website shows that the Mutant brand is owned by Fit Foods, a Canada-based limited liability health supplement company.[1]
Founded in 1996, Fit Foods currently owns and runs seven different health supplement brands. The company also provides manufacturing and distribution services to other companies. Fit Foods enjoys a reputation for quality products and does business in various countries around the globe.
What About the Ingredients?
In addition to essential vitamins and minerals, Mutant Pump provides two blends that focus on boosting performance, developing lean muscle mass, and increasing vascularity.
HyperPump N.O Maximizer Hyperox (3400 mg)
L-arginine is an amino acid used to boost athletic performance. A recent clinic study supported this use and found that l-arginine does increase nitric oxide availability resulting in better exercise tolerance. This means l-arginine helps you exercise longer and more intensely.[2]
Hyperox Active Botanical Ingredient (ABIs) is a proprietary ingredient of some sort. There is no information on what this ingredient contains exactly.
Trigonella foenum-graecum, better known as fenugreek, increases total testosterone levels in the body,[3] resulting in better drive and energy. However, it’s unclear whether this ingredient directly promotes lean muscle mass.
Plasmapump Vascularity Enhancer (767 mg)
Glycerol is the backbone of triglycerides and helps ensure the body has energy. Many body builders use this ingredient to increase vascularity. Clinical research supports this use, showing that glycerol improves blood circulation,[4] overall vascular health, and vascularity.
Alpha lipoic acid plays an important role in metabolism by helping turn glucose into energy.[5] While this ingredient improves overall cardiovascular health, it’s unclear whether it has any effect on vascularity.
Niacin is used by many body builders to boost vascularity. Like alpha lipoc acid, niacin has many cardiovascular benefits[6] and boosts energy. However, its direct effect on vascularity is unproven.
Folic acid is an important B vitamin that helps create new cells. Recent studies show it also improves vascular function in athletes.[7]
Chromium. Many body builders claim this ingredient boosts vascularity. While chromium enhances insulin action, a hormone critical to metabolism,[8] its effect on vascularity is unclear.
Many of Mutant Pump’s ingredients appear to be very effective in boosting energy, developing lean muscle, and improving blood flow. However, the actual effectiveness of the ingredients is unknown because they are listed in blends.
How Do You Take Mutant Pump?
For optimal effect, take seven capsules 10-15 minutes before workout with at least 10-12 ounces of water.
Continue to drink plenty of water while taking Mutant Pump to ensure proper absorption and use of ingredients.
What About the Price?
Mutant Pump can be purchased online from various vendors. The best deals include:
• Supplementing.com: $47.99 for one bottle (154 capsules)
• IAmMutant.com: $52.99 for one bottle
• AllStarHealth.com: $35.99
While AllStarHealth has the lowest price, Supplementing.com may be the better deal because it has an impressive 90-day money back guarantee on all products it sells.
Are There Side Effects?
Though the ingredients in Mutant Pump are all-natural and beneficial to the body, they can cause negative side effects if taken in high amounts. For example, chromium in high dosages can cause blood disorders and organ damage.
Niacin is another cause for concern as it can cause nausea, abdominal pain, and even liver damage if taken in high dosages.
If you choose to take Mutant Pump, make sure to monitor nutrient intake from other sources in order to lessen the possibility of side effects.
Final Thoughts
As a performance booster, Mutant Pump is a mixed bag. Its formula is an interesting mix of effective ingredients and unproven ingredients presented in blends. Consequently, it’s unclear whether the product actually works. This uncertainty over the effectiveness of the product and possibility of serious side effects dissuade me from recommending Mutant Pump.
There are comparable pre-workout supplements that are proven to increase vascularity and have less possible side effects. Try one of those products and pass on Mutant Pump.
If you have tried Mutant Pump, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!
References
[1] IAmMutant.com. “Terms of Use.” Accessed 3.25.2013. http://www.iammutant.com/aboutus/terms.php
[2] Bailey, Stephen J., et al. “Acute L-arginine supplementation reduces the O2 cost of moderate-intensity exercise and enhances high-intensity exercise tolerance.” Journal of Applied Physiology, 109.5 (2010): 1394-1403. http://jap.physiology.org/content/early/2010/08/19/japplphysiol.00503.2010.abstract
[3] See Wilborn, Colin, et al. “Effects of a Purported Aromatase and 5 α-Reductase Inhibitor on Hormone Profiles in College-Age Men.” International Journal of Sport Nutrition, 20.6 (2010): 457. http://exerciseandsportnutritionlab.com/Portals/70/Wilborn%20et%20al%20IJSNEM%202010.pdf
[4] See Nakai, Yamane, et al. “Strial Circulation Impairment Due to Acoustic Trauma.” Acta Otolaryngol, 111:1 (1991): 85-93. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2014760
[5] University of Maryland Medical Center. “Alpha-lipoic acid.” Accessed 3.25.2013. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/alpha-lipoic-000285.htm
[6] University of Maryland Medical Center. “Vitamin B3 (Niacin).” Accessed 3.25.2013. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-b3-000335.htm
[7] See Hoch, Anne Z., et al. “Folic acid supplementation improves vascular function in amenorrheic runners.” Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 20.3 (2010): 205. http://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/Abstract/2010/05000/Folic_Acid_Supplementation_Improves_Vascular.8.aspx
[8] National Institutes of Health. “Chromium.” Accessed 3.25.2013. http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Chromium-HealthProfessional/
