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Pump One Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NutraOne

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

Pump One is a dietary supplement by NutraOne with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance, muscle soreness and fatigue, blood flow and circulation.Based on those ingredients, 264 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Agmatine Sulfate, L-Citrulline. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pump One by NutraOne

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (2,625 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Pump One has 4 active ingredients. L-citrulline and agmatine sulfate are both compounds your body uses to improve blood flow and relax blood vessels.

Beta-alanine (the branded ingredient CarnoSyn) is an amino acid that may support athletic performance. Nitrosigine is also included, though we hold no detailed data on it.

The capsule contains inactive fillers: gelatin, titanium dioxide, and food colorings (FD&C Red #40 and FD&C Blue #1).

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: Nitric oxide boost for exercise performance and vascularity.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Physical performance, Exercise-induced muscle breakdown, Muscle strength, Erectile dysfunction (ED), Cardiovascular disease (CVD) — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Physical performance.
  • Also on file: L-citrulline is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance.

L-citrulline is possibly effective for athletic performance but possibly ineffective for age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Evidence is insufficient to rate its use for heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, or Reye syndrome.

Beta-alanine is possibly effective for athletic and physical performance, but evidence is insufficient for cognitive decline, COPD, cognitive function, or menopausal symptoms. Agmatine has insufficient evidence for all the conditions listed in our data — including alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, autism, and bipolar disorder.

We hold no effectiveness ratings for Nitrosigine.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient L-citrulline Beta-alanine Agmatine

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 and beta-alanine are generally well tolerated in healthy adults, though long-term safety isn't fully studied. L-citrulline may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or heartburn.

Beta-alanine commonly causes a harmless tingling feeling (paresthesia) and flushing, usually starting on the scalp within 20 minutes and lasting about an hour — this is dose-dependent and very mild at lower doses. Agmatine is generally well tolerated short-term, but may cause diarrhea, indigestion, or nausea; these typically appeared within 2–3 days and resolved when people stopped.

There isn't enough safety data for any of these ingredients during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid this product in those situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient L-citrulline Beta-alanine Agmatine

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 — L-citrulline, Agmatine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 264 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.

Check your medications if you take antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) — L-citrulline and agmatine sulfate both carry Moderate risk of additive blood pressure lowering. Also flag PDE-5 inhibitors (like sildenafil) for L-citrulline interaction, and antidiabetes drugs for agmatine's potential to lower blood sugar.

No interactions are documented for beta-alanine or Nitrosigine in our data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Pump One is designed to support athletic performance and blood flow. It's not for you if you take blood pressure medications, ED drugs, or diabetes medications — check your prescriptions first.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or unsure about your medications, talk to your pharmacist before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.

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 One, straight from the product label.

Brand NutraOne
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 258343
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pump One by NutraOne, 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:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
40
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Citrulline0 NP--
CarnoSyn0 NP--
Proprietary Blend2625 mg--
Agmatine Sulfate0 NP--
Nitrosigine0 NP--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1

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Label statements
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Formulation

Crazy pumps Insane vascularity Boost endurance

Formula

Nitric Oxide Formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Nitrosigine is a trademark of Nutrition 21 LLC CarnoSyn trademark and patents owned by Natural Alternatives International, Inc., www.CarnoSyn.com

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Pump One by NutraOne label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pump One by NutraOne

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container40 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.

Proprietary Blend

2625 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pump One by NutraOne Drug Interactions

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264Drugs
264 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pump One 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.

Agmatine Sulfate2 drug types · 258 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal and in vitro research suggest that agmatine has mild hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, agmatine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that agmatine can modestly decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

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 One, from the product label.

NutraOne

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Name
NutraOne Nutrition
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Pump One by NutraOne: Common Questions

Does Pump One by NutraOne interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pump One has a known interaction with 264 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pump One contains 4 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 I feel the tingling from beta-alanine?
Maybe — it's dose-dependent. Beta-alanine commonly causes a harmless pins-and-needles feeling (paresthesia) and flushing, usually on the scalp, within 20 minutes and lasting about an hour. At the lowest doses, only about 25% of people reported it; it's very mild at low doses but can be more noticeable at higher ones.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data. All three active ingredients (L-citrulline, beta-alanine, and agmatine sulfate) advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement in those situations.
Is L-citrulline safe long-term?
Long-term safety isn't fully studied. L-citrulline is generally well tolerated in healthy adults short-term, but we don't have enough data on extended use at high doses. If you're planning to use it regularly, check in with your pharmacist.
What's the difference between L-citrulline and agmatine sulfate in this product?
Both help relax blood vessels, but they work through different pathways. L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine in your body to boost nitric oxide production. Agmatine is a compound that may modestly lower blood pressure and heart rate. Together, they're meant to support blood flow for athletic performance.
Can Pump One cause stomach upset?
Yes — L-citrulline may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or heartburn, and agmatine can cause diarrhea, indigestion, or nausea. These tend to be mild and may resolve with continued use or lower doses, but if they persist, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
What does CarnoSyn do?
CarnoSyn is the branded form of beta-alanine, an amino acid possibly effective for athletic and physical performance. It's generally well tolerated, though it commonly causes that harmless tingling sensation on the skin.

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The 24 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 →

Beta-alanine 13 references
  1. Harris RC, Tallon MJ, Dunnett M, et al. The absorption of orally supplied beta-alanine and its effect on muscle carnosine synthesis in human vastus lateralis. Amino Acids 2006;30:279-89.
  2. Hill CA, Harris RC, Kim HJ, et al. Influence of beta-alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity. Amino Acids 2007;32:225-33.
  3. Bellinger PM, Minahan CL. The effect of ß-alanine supplementation on cycling time trials of different length. Eur J Sport Sci 2016;16(7):829-36.
  4. Chung W, Shaw G, Anderson ME, et al. Effect of 10 week beta-alanine supplementation on competition and training performance in elite swimmers. Nutrients 2012;4(10):1441-53. PubMed
  5. Glenn JM, Gray M, Stewart R, et al. Incremental effects of 28 days of beta-alanine supplementation on high-intensity cycling performance and blood lactate in masters female cyclists. Amino Acids 2015;47(12):2593-600. PubMed
  6. Gross M, Bieri K, Hoppeler H, Norman B, Vogt M. Beta-alanine supplementation improves jumping power and affects severe-intensity performance in professional alpine skiers. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2014;24(6):665-73. PubMed
  7. Howe ST, Bellinger PM, Driller MW, Shing CM, Fell JW. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on isokinetic force and cycling performance in highly trained cyclists. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2013;23(6):562-70. PubMed
  8. Sweeney KM, Wright GA, Glenn Brice A, Doberstein ST. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on power performance during repeated sprint activity. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24(1):79-87.
  9. Décombaz J, Beaumont M, Vuichoud J, Bouisset F, Stellingwerff T. Effect of slow-release ß-alanine tablets on absorption kinetics and paresthesia. Amino Acids 2012;43(1):67-76. Erratum in: Amino Acids 2013;45(4):1015.
  10. Stellingwerff T, Anwander H, Egger A, et al. Effect of two ß-alanine dosing protocols on muscle carnosine synthesis and washout. Amino Acids 2012;42(6):2461-72. PubMed
  11. da Silva RP, de Oliveira LF, Saunders B, et al. Effects of ß-alanine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation on the estimated energy system contribution during high-intensity intermittent exercise. Amino Acids. 2019;51(1):83-96. PubMed
  12. Varanoske AN, Hoffman JR, Church DD, et al. Comparison of sustained-release and rapid-release ß-alanine formulations on changes in skeletal muscle carnosine and histidine content and isometric performance following a muscle-damaging protocol. Amino Acids. PubMed
  13. Perim P, Gobbi N, Duarte B, et al. Beta-alanine did not improve high-intensity performance throughout simulated road cycling. Eur J Sport Sci 2021. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-alanine monograph →

Agmatine 3 references
  1. Piletz JE, Aricioglu F, Cheng JT, et al. Agmatine: clinical applications after 100 years in translation. Drug Discov Today 2013;18(17-18):880-93. PubMed
  2. Keynan O, Mirovsky Y, Dekel S, Gilad VH, Gilad GM. Safety and efficacy of dietary agmatine sulfate in lumbar disc-associated radiculopathy. An open-label, dose-escalating study followed by a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pain Med 201 PubMed
  3. Shopsin B. The clinical antidepressant effect of exogenous agmatine is not reversed by parachlorophenylalanine: a pilot study. Acta Neuropsychiatr 2013;25(2):113-8. PubMed

See these in context on the Agmatine monograph →

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