Bulk Complete Nitric Oxide (Capsules)

Category: Pre-Workout Pump + Blood-Flow Support
Servings: 30 (6 capsules per serving; 180 capsules total)
Key actives: AAKG (1,500 mg), Di-Arginine Malate (1,500 mg), Grape Seed Extract 95% OPC (200 mg), Niacin/Vitamin B3 (25 mg NE), Vitamin B12 (1,000 μg)

⚡ Quick Summary

A capsule-based “pump” formula built around 3 g of arginine salts plus grape seed extract, with added niacin and a megadose of B12. It’s convenient and stimulant-free, but relies on arginine (not citrulline or dietary nitrates), so real-world nitric-oxide effects are hit-and-miss. The inclusion of niacin (flush) and massive B12 feels off-theme and adds little to acute performance.

🧠 Necessity — 8 / 20

Useful if you specifically want a stim-free pre-workout aiming at pumps/vascularity. Not necessary for most gym-goers; you can lift effectively without it, and other routes (citrulline malate, nitrate-rich foods) typically have stronger evidence.

⚙️ Effectiveness — 12 / 20

3 g of arginine (as AAKG + di-arginine malate) may boost plasma arginine slightly, but oral arginine is limited by first-pass metabolism; citrulline generally raises nitric oxide more reliably. Grape seed extract (200 mg, 95% OPC) can support endothelial function, which helps. Niacin may cause a transient “flush” that feels like a pump but doesn’t equal better performance. Expect modest effects at best.

🌿 Ingredients — 12 / 20

Pros: vegan capsules; transparent dosing; useful grape seed extract.
Cons: no citrulline or nitrates; heavy reliance on arginine salts; unnecessary add-ons (25 mg niacin and 1,000 µg B12) that don’t meaningfully aid NO production acutely; standard excipients (microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide).

🛡️ Safety — 15 / 20

Generally safe for healthy adults. Possible niacin flush/itching; arginine can cause GI upset in some and may be unsuitable for people with low blood pressure, those on antihypertensives, or anyone with a history of cold-sore (HSV-1) flares. Large chronic B12 doses are usually safe but unnecessary for many.

💷 Value — 12 / 20

~£24 for 30 servings (~£0.80/serve). Fair price per serving, but value is limited by the mixed evidence for oral arginine and the absence of better-supported NO boosters.

⭐ At a Glance

• Necessity: 8 / 20 – Niche, not essential.

• Effectiveness: 12 / 20 – Modest pump support; inconsistent.

• Ingredients: 12 / 20 – Clear label, but choices aren’t best-in-class.

• Safety: 15 / 20 – Watch for niacin flush & blood-pressure interactions.

• Value: 12 / 20 – Okay price, middling formulation.

🔍 Key Takeaways

Pros

• Stim-free, convenient capsules

• Includes grape seed extract (95% OPC) for vascular support

• Transparent dosing; vegan-friendly

Cons

• Relies on arginine (less reliable than citrulline/nitrates)

• Niacin flush and mega-dose B12 feel unnecessary

• No citrulline, beet/nitrate sources, or synergistic cofactors

⚖️ Verdict

A convenient, stim-free pump product that may work for some, some of the time—but the formulation leans on older arginine science and pads the panel with niacin/B12 rather than the most effective NO strategies. If you want dependable blood-flow support, look for citrulline- or nitrate-focused formulas—or build a food-first nitrate plan.

🧭 Suppervised.com Final Score

59 / 100

Comments: “Convenient and transparent, but the arginine-heavy recipe and flushy niacin keep this from standing out.”