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Dietary supplement

Pump Mango Sorbet Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Alani Nu

Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pump Mango Sorbet is a dietary supplement by Alani Nu with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance, muscle soreness and fatigue, blood flow and circulation.Based on those ingredients, 397 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Huperzia serrata, L-Citrulline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pump Mango Sorbet by Alani Nu

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Alani Nu's Pump Mango Sorbet is a 5-ingredient powder built around two key actives: L-citrulline to promote blood vessel widening and athletic blood flow, and Huperzia serrata (toothed clubmoss), an herb traditionally used to support brain function. The formula also includes Nitrosigine and GlycerPump (glycerol) to support muscle pump and hydration during workouts.

The rest is inactive ingredients — citric acid, malic acid, and silica as bulk and texture, plus natural and artificial flavoring, sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame potassium), beet root extract, and turmeric extract.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: pre-workout athletic performance and endurance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Physical performance, Muscle endurance, Exercise capacity.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Glycerol is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: L-citrulline is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance.
  • Also on file: L-citrulline is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Physical performance.

L-citrulline is rated Possibly Effective for athletic performance — it may help during workouts, though the evidence is mixed. For other uses like sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) it's rated Possibly Ineffective, and for heart disease, liver disease, and dementia there isn't enough reliable evidence to say.

Glycerol is rated Possibly Effective for athletic performance as well. Huperzia serrata's effectiveness for dementia is rated Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate — the science isn't settled.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish how well this formula works overall for your fitness goals.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-citrulline Glycerol Toothed Clubmoss

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

L-citrulline is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though long-term safety hasn't been fully studied. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal discomfort and heartburn; a small number of people reported cough.

Glycerol is also generally well tolerated orally at normal amounts, but large doses can cause bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache, plus dehydration concerns. Huperzia serrata may cause nausea, dizziness, and sweating, and product quality varies widely.

None of the three main ingredients have enough safety data for pregnancy or breastfeeding — the facts advise against use in both cases.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-citrulline Glycerol Toothed Clubmoss

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Toothed Clubmoss, L-citrulline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 397 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood pressure medication or erectile dysfunction drugs (Moderate concern from L-citrulline), anticholinergic drugs, or cholinergic drugs like donepezil (Moderate concern from Huperzia serrata). We could not check Nitrosigine and AstraGin for interactions, so mention them too when you ask.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Pump Mango Sorbet is geared toward athletes looking for a pre-workout boost via L-citrulline and glycerol. If you take blood pressure medication, ED medication, or drugs for Parkinson's disease, urinary issues, or memory loss, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — the interactions are real and could matter.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor first; the safety data isn't there yet.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pump Mango Sorbet, straight from the product label.

Brand Alani Nu
Barcode (UPC) 850645008943
Net contents 11.53 Ounce(s); 327 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2025
DSLD ID 321230
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pump Mango Sorbet by Alani Nu, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
10.9 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
10.9 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
850645008943
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Citrulline4 Gram(s)--
Nitrosigine1.5 Gram(s)--
AstraGin50 mg--
GlycerPump2 Gram(s)--
Huperzia serrata10 mg--

Other ingredients: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Silica, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Beet Root Extract, Turmeric Extract

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Mix 1 scoop in 6-8 oz of water 20-30 minutes before your workout.

Precautions

Warning: Do not consume more than one serving over 3-4 hours. Do not exceed more than 2 servings per day.

Consult a physician before use if you are nursing, lactating, have a medical condition (including but not limited to, hypertension or thyroid conditions), or taking any medication.

Not recommended for use by children under 18 years of age. Keep out of the reach of children.

Allergen Warning: Processed in a facility that also processes products containing milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Gluten free Sugar free

Vegan

Stim free

Endurance Focus Pump

Formula

Mango Sorbet Naturally & Artificially Flavored

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Pump Mango Sorbet by Alani Nu label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pump Mango Sorbet by Alani Nu

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size10.9 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

L-Citrulline

Interacts with
178 drugs
4 Gram(s) per serving

L-citrulline is an amino acid that the body turns into L-arginine to help make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and may improve blood flow. I...

L-Citrulline monograph & interactions

Nitrosigine

1.5 Gram(s) per serving Form: Inositol-Stabilized Arginine Silicate

AstraGin

50 mg per serving Form: Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Panax notoginseng root extract

GlycerPump

No known
interactions
2 Gram(s) per serving Form: Glycerol

Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well establis...

GlycerPump monograph & interactions

Huperzia serrata

Interacts with
219 drugs
10 mg per serving Form: Huperzine

Toothed Clubmoss is a moss-like plant best known as the natural source of huperzine A, a compound studied mainly for memory and Alzheimer's disease. S...

Huperzia serrata monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Silica, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Beet Root Extract, Turmeric Extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pump Mango Sorbet by Alani Nu Drug Interactions

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397 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pump Mango Sorbet with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Huperzia serrata2 drug types · 219 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

In animal models, toothed clubmoss and huperzine A, an active constituent of toothed clubmoss, reversed cognitive deficits induced by scopolamine. Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and toothed clubmoss might decrease the effectiveness of toothed clubmoss or the anticholinergic drug.
Some anticholinergic drugs include atropine, benztropine (Cogentin), biperiden (Akineton), procyclidine (Kemadrin), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Huperzine A, a constituent of toothed clubmoss, has demonstrated acetylcholinesterase inhibitory properties. Theoretically, concurrent use of toothed clubmoss with cholinergic drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of cholinergic side effects.
Cholinergic drugs include bethanechol (Urecholine), donepezil (Aricept), echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide), edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol, Tensilon), neostigmine (Prostigmin), physostigmine (Antilirium), pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol), succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin), and tacrine (Cognex).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

L-Citrulline2 drug types · 178 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. However, a meta-analysis of 5 small clinical studies suggests that taking L-citrulline 3-6 grams daily for 1-8 weeks does not lower blood pressure when compared with control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Theoretically, concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors and L-citrulline might result in additive vasodilation.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. Theoretically, taking L-arginine with PDE-5 inhibitors might have additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects. However, in studies evaluating the combined use of L-arginine and sildenafil for erectile dysfunction, hypotension was not reported.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pump Mango Sorbet, from the product label.

Alani Nu

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Name
Alani Nutrition LLC
Street Address
7201 Intermodal Dr. Ste A.
City
Louisville
State
KY
ZipCode
40258
Web Address
alaninu.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pump Mango Sorbet by Alani Nu: Common Questions

Does Pump Mango Sorbet by Alani Nu interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pump Mango Sorbet has a known interaction with 397 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pump Mango Sorbet contains 5 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this lower my blood pressure?
L-citrulline can lower blood pressure slightly through its effects on blood vessels. If you're already on blood pressure medication, the combination could drop it too far. Talk to your doctor before starting, especially if you're sensitive to blood pressure changes.
What's L-citrulline for?
L-citrulline is an amino acid that your body converts to another amino acid (L-arginine), which widens blood vessels and boosts nitric oxide. It may help athletic performance by improving blood flow to muscles during exercise.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or nursing?
The safety data for all three main ingredients — L-citrulline, Huperzia serrata, and glycerol — is not established enough in pregnancy or breastfeeding. The facts advise against use in both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
What are the common side effects?
L-citrulline most often causes gastrointestinal discomfort and heartburn. Glycerol can cause bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache at large doses. Huperzia serrata may cause nausea, dizziness, and sweating.
Is glycerol safe to use orally?
Glycerol is generally well tolerated orally at normal amounts. However, large medicinal doses can cause stomach upset and dehydration concerns. If you're using this powder regularly, check with your doctor to make sure the dose is appropriate for you.
What is Huperzia serrata?
Huperzia serrata, also called toothed clubmoss, is an herb used traditionally to support brain and memory function. Its active constituent, huperzine A, works on brain chemistry, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't settled yet in our data.

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The 20 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

L-citrulline 8 references
  1. Cheng JW, Balwin SN. L-arginine in the management of cardiovascular diseases. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:755-64. PubMed
  2. Schwedhelm E, Maas R, Freese R, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of oral L-citrulline and L-arginine: impact on nitric oxide metabolism. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2008;65:51-9. PubMed
  3. Romero MJ, Platt DH, Caldwell RB, Caldwell RW. Therapeutic use of citrulline in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovasc Drug Rev 2006;24:275-90. PubMed
  4. Balderas-Munoz K, Castillo-Martínez L, Orea-Tejeda A, et al. Improvement of ventricular function in systolic heart failure patients with oral L-citrulline supplementation. Cardiol J 2012;19:612-7. PubMed
  5. Sharif Kashani B, Tahmaseb Pour P, Malekmohammad M, et al. Oral l-citrulline malate in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and Eisenmenger Syndrome: a clinical trial. J Cardiol 2014;64:231-5. PubMed
  6. Pérez-Guisado J, Jakeman PM. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24:1215-22. PubMed
  7. Mirenayat MS, Moradi S, Mohammadi H, Rouhani MH. Effect of L-citrulline supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2018;20(11):98. PubMed
  8. Xu Z, Liu C, Liu S, Zhou Z. Comparison of efficacy and safety of daily oral L-arginine and PDE5Is alone or combination in treating erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Andrologia. 2021:e14007. PubMed

See these in context on the L-citrulline monograph →

Glycerol 8 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Wagner DR. Hyperhydrating with glycerol: implications for athletic performance. J Am Diet Assoc 1999;99:207-12. PubMed
  3. Yu YL, Kumana CR, Lauder IJ, et al. Treatment of acute cortical infarct with intravenous glycerol. A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial. Stroke 1993;24:1119-24. PubMed
  4. Frei A, Cottier C, Wunderlich P, Ludin E. Glycerol and dextran combined in the therapy of acute stroke. A placebo-controlled, double-blind trial with a planned interim analysis. Stroke 1987;18:373-9. PubMed
  5. Balaskas E, Szepietowski JC, Bessis D, Ioannides D, Ponticelli C, Ghienne C, Taberly A, Dupuy P. Randomized, double-blind study with glycerol and paraffin in uremic xerosis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2011 Apr;6(4):748-52. PubMed
  6. Blanchet-Bardon C, Tadini G, Machado Matos M, Delarue A. Association of glycerol and paraffin in the treatment of ichthyosis in children: an international, multicentric, randomized, controlled, double-blind study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Aug;26 PubMed
  7. Kajita N, Kanamori K, Yamamoto S, Yoshida K. Generalized Urticaria Caused by a Glycerin Enema in an Infant. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(4):318-319. PubMed
  8. Suzuki R, Fukuyama K, Miyazaki Y, Namiki T. Contact urticaria syndrome and protein contact dermatitis caused by glycerin enema. JAAD Case Reports. 2016;2:108-10. PubMed

See these in context on the Glycerol monograph →

Toothed Clubmoss 4 references
  1. Budavari S, ed. The Merck Index. 12th ed. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc., 1996.
  2. Zhang RW, Tang XC, Han YY, et al. [Drug evaluation of huperzine A in the treatment of senile memory disorders]. Chung Kuo Yao Li Hsueh Pao 1991;12:250-2.
  3. Ohba T, Yoshino Y, Ishisaka M, et al. Japanese Huperzia serrata extract and the constituent, huperzine A, ameliorate the scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment in mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2015;79(11):1838-44.
  4. Sawangjit R, Chuenchom C, Sanverm T, et al. Efficacy and safety of herbal medicine on dementia and cognitive function: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Phytother Res 2023. PubMed

See these in context on the Toothed Clubmoss monograph →

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