Gorilla Mind - Gorilla Mode Nitric

Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode Nitric is the stimulant-free companion to Gorilla Mode — a 32,478mg non-stim pump pre-workout that is one of the most comprehensively dosed non-stimulant formulas on the market. Zero caffeine. Zero stimulants. Nothing that affects the central nervous system or disrupts sleep. What it does have: four mechanistically distinct NO pathways simultaneously saturated, three intracellular volumization mechanisms, clinical doses of every active compound, and third-party testing for every batch by Dyad Labs. Per full 2-scoop serving: 10,000mg pure L-Citrulline, 1,500mg Agmatine Sulfate, 1,500mg Inositol-Stabilized Arginine Silicate, 1,500mg NO3-T® Sodium Nitrate, 508mg VasoDrive-AP®, 5,000mg Creatine Monohydrate, 4,000mg HydroPrime® Glycerol (65%), 4,000mg Betaine Anhydrous, 3,000mg Taurine, 3,000mg Malic Acid, and 890mg Electrolytes. 20 full double-scoop servings or 40 single-scoop servings per container. Mix 1-2 scoops in 12-14oz water 30 minutes before training. Can be stacked directly with Gorilla Mode (1 scoop each) for the combined pump-plus-stimulant experience. Third-party tested. California Prop 65 Warning applies.*

Supplement Facts — Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode Nitric (Per 2 Scoops / Full Serving / 20 Servings)

Nitric Oxide — Arginine-eNOS Pathway

• L-Citrulline — 10,000mg (pure L-Citrulline)
• Agmatine Sulfate — 1,500mg
• Inositol-Stabilized Arginine Silicate — 1,500mg

Nitric Oxide — Nitrate-Nitrite Pathway

• NO3-T® Sodium Nitrate — 1,500mg

Vasodilation — ACE Inhibition

• VasoDrive-AP® — 508mg (Isoleucyl-Prolyl-Proline / IPP + Valyl-Prolyl-Proline / VPP from hydrolyzed milk casein)

Intracellular Volumization and Hydration

• Creatine Monohydrate — 5,000mg
• HydroPrime® Glycerol Powder (65%) — 4,000mg
• Betaine Anhydrous — 4,000mg
• Taurine — 3,000mg

Krebs Cycle and Endurance

• Malic Acid — 3,000mg

Electrolytes

• Electrolyte Blend (Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium) — 890mg

• Total active ingredients per full 2-scoop serving: 32,478mg
• Zero stimulants. Zero caffeine.
• Per 1 scoop (half serving): all doses halved — 5,000mg L-Citrulline, 750mg Agmatine, 200mg caffeine-free, etc.
• Other Ingredients: Malic Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, color (varies by flavor)
• Note: Contains milk-derived peptides (VasoDrive-AP® is from hydrolyzed casein) — not appropriate for individuals with severe milk protein allergies
• 20 double-scoop servings OR 40 single-scoop servings per container
• Mix 1-2 scoops in 12-14oz cold water 30 minutes before training
• Can be stacked with Gorilla Mode — recommended dose: 1 scoop Gorilla Mode + 1 scoop Gorilla Mode Nitric
• Third-party tested by Dyad Labs — results publicly available at gorillamind.com
• California Prop 65 Warning applies.

The Four Nitric Oxide Pathways — Why Gorilla Mode Nitric Does More Than Any Single-Mechanism Pump Product

Most pump pre-workouts address one NO pathway — Citrulline raises arginine, arginine drives eNOS, eNOS produces NO. Done. Gorilla Mode Nitric simultaneously saturates four mechanistically distinct vasodilation pathways. The L-Citrulline/Agmatine/Arginine Silicate combination covers the arginine-eNOS-NO pathway from three angles. Sodium Nitrate covers the nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway through a completely different enzymatic route. VasoDrive-AP covers vasodilation through ACE inhibition — a mechanism entirely independent of NO production. The result is vasodilation produced through overlapping, complementary mechanisms that reinforce each other rather than competing for the same biological bottleneck. Understanding each pathway explains why Gorilla Mode Nitric's pump quality is described differently from products that just stack Citrulline at high doses.†

The Ten Active Compounds — Mechanisms and Doses

L-Citrulline — 10,000mg — The NO Foundation

Ten grams of pure L-Citrulline is the highest dose in any Gorilla Mind pre-workout — 1,000mg more than Gorilla Mode's already exceptional 9,000mg. Gorilla Mind has been consistent and public about the rationale: most pre-workouts use Citrulline Malate 2:1, delivering only 2/3 the stated weight as actual Citrulline while the remaining third is Malic Acid. Gorilla Mode Nitric uses pure L-Citrulline and adds Malic Acid separately — giving you 10,000mg of actual Citrulline plus 3,000mg of Malic Acid as independent compounds at their own clinical doses, rather than bundled in a ratio that understates the Citrulline content. L-Citrulline converts to arginine in the kidney, which drives eNOS-mediated NO production in vascular endothelium — vasodilation, pump, enhanced oxygen delivery, and reduced exercise oxygen cost.†

Agmatine Sulfate — 1,500mg — Arginase Inhibition and eNOS Upregulation

Agmatine is the decarboxylated metabolite of arginine — structurally derived from arginine but operating through different mechanisms. Agmatine inhibits arginase (the enzyme that degrades arginine), preserving the arginine pool that eNOS requires for NO production. Agmatine also directly upregulates eNOS expression, increasing the enzyme capacity to produce NO from available arginine. Additionally, Agmatine acts through imidazoline receptors and as an NMDA antagonist, producing vasorelaxation through pathways that don't require eNOS activity. The combination of Citrulline (increasing arginine production) and Agmatine (preventing arginine degradation and upregulating eNOS) is multiplicative rather than simply additive — both compounds increase arginine availability and NO output through complementary mechanisms, producing a pump that is more sustained and harder than either compound alone.†

Inositol-Stabilized Arginine Silicate — 1,500mg — Rapid-Onset Arginine Delivery

Inositol-Stabilized Arginine Silicate (previously branded as Nitrosigine® in earlier versions) is a patented form of arginine bound to silicon and stabilized by inositol. The inositol stabilization dramatically improves arginine's oral bioavailability — standard L-Arginine is largely degraded by arginase in the liver before reaching systemic circulation (which is why oral arginine supplementation has historically underperformed its theoretical potential). Inositol-stabilized arginine silicate bypasses significant first-pass arginine degradation, delivering arginine to the bloodstream at a level sufficient for meaningful eNOS stimulation. Research on the compound has documented rapid improvements in blood flow and vasodilation within 30 minutes — faster than L-Citrulline's delayed conversion mechanism. The combination of immediate-acting arginine silicate with sustained-acting Citrulline produces both a fast onset pump and an extended duration pump.†

NO3-T® Sodium Nitrate — 1,500mg — The Second NO Pathway

NO3-T® is ThermoLife International's trademarked sodium nitrate, which feeds the nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway — a completely separate route to nitric oxide production from the arginine-eNOS pathway. Dietary nitrates are converted to nitrite by oral bacteria, then reduced to NO by nitrite reductases in the body under hypoxic conditions — specifically in exercising muscle tissue where oxygen tension is reduced during intense contractions. This means nitrate-derived NO production actually increases during the most intense moments of exercise, precisely when NO demand is highest and the arginine-eNOS system is most stressed. Nitrate supplementation has the most published human clinical evidence of any NO pathway supplement for improving exercise performance — beetroot (beet root juice) studies form the primary research base, and NO3-T Sodium Nitrate delivers equivalent nitrate content in a more concentrated, standardized form without the caloric and sugar load of beet root products. At 1,500mg of Sodium Nitrate, Gorilla Mode Nitric exceeds the nitrate dose used in most positive sports performance trials.†

VasoDrive-AP® — 508mg — ACE Inhibition for Vasodilation

VasoDrive-AP® is NuLiv Science's patented tripeptide extract from hydrolyzed milk casein — specifically two bioactive peptides: Isoleucyl-Prolyl-Proline (IPP) and Valyl-Prolyl-Proline (VPP). These peptides inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) — the same enzyme that pharmaceutical ACE inhibitor blood pressure medications (like lisinopril) target. ACE converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which is a potent vasoconstrictor that narrows blood vessels. By inhibiting ACE, VasoDrive-AP® reduces vasoconstriction, allowing blood vessels to remain more dilated and maintaining better blood flow during training. This mechanism is entirely independent of NO production — it operates through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) rather than the NO-cGMP pathway. The 508mg dose is the full clinical dose — the amount used in the published research on VasoDrive-AP. Combining ACE inhibition with four NO pathway compounds produces vasodilation through five simultaneous mechanisms — a breadth of vascular support that no single-mechanism pump product can match.†

Note: VasoDrive-AP® is derived from hydrolyzed milk casein. Individuals with severe milk protein allergies should consult their physician before using Gorilla Mode Nitric.†

Creatine Monohydrate — 5,000mg — Full Daily Dose Built In

Five grams of Creatine Monohydrate per full serving covers the complete daily maintenance dose for phosphocreatine saturation — eliminating the need for a separate daily creatine supplement on days Gorilla Mode Nitric is taken. Creatine's contribution in a non-stim context is its direct performance benefits: phosphocreatine ATP resynthesis for explosive strength, intracellular water retention for cell volumization, and IGF-1/mTOR pathway stimulation for protein synthesis. In a pump-focused non-stim product, creatine's osmotic cell volumization mechanism adds an intracellular water pump dimension that complements the vascular pump from the NO compounds.†

HydroPrime® Glycerol Powder (65%) — 4,000mg — Maximum Osmotic Hyperhydration

Four grams of HydroPrime® at 65% glycerol concentration delivers approximately 2,600mg of actual glycerol per full serving — the largest glycerol dose in any Gorilla Mind pre-workout and one of the highest in the market. Glycerol draws water into muscle cells through osmotic pressure independently of NO or vascular mechanisms — the "water pump" that produces the rounded, dense muscle fullness from intracellular volumization rather than blood vessel dilation. At 4,000mg of HydroPrime, Gorilla Mode Nitric's hyperhydration mechanism is substantially more potent than Gorilla Mode's 1,500mg HydroPrime dose. HydroPrime's 65% concentration also means minimal hygroscopic clumping versus lower-concentration glycerol forms.†

Betaine Anhydrous — 4,000mg — Enhanced Osmotic Pump and Power Output

Betaine at 4,000mg is 1,500mg above the 2,500mg dose used in most published performance research and well above Gorilla Mode's 2,500mg dose. As an osmolyte, Betaine adds additional intracellular water retention alongside the Glycerol and Creatine, creating a triple-layered osmotic volumization. As a methyl donor, Betaine supports creatine synthesis, homocysteine remethylation, and the methylation reactions that underlie DNA maintenance and protein metabolism. The higher Betaine dose in Gorilla Mode Nitric reflects the product's orientation toward maximum pump and performance rather than the stimulant-balanced formula of Gorilla Mode.†

Taurine — 3,000mg — Cellular Osmolyte and Anti-Fatigue

Taurine at 3,000mg is the fourth osmolyte in the volumization stack alongside Creatine, Glycerol, and Betaine. Taurine also regulates calcium handling in muscle cells (optimizing the force production per contraction), supports mitochondrial efficiency, and reduces exercise-induced oxidative stress. At 3,000mg — a high therapeutic dose — Taurine's CNS anti-fatigue effects also contribute to training quality: research on Taurine documents reductions in perceived exertion at given workloads, reducing the subjective effort cost of high-intensity training.†

Malic Acid — 3,000mg — Krebs Cycle and Endurance

Three grams of Malic Acid listed independently (not bundled into Citrulline Malate) confirms that Gorilla Mind is delivering this as a meaningful active compound at its own clinical dose. Malate is a Krebs cycle intermediate — it participates directly in the citric acid cycle, supporting aerobic energy metabolism and the efficient oxidation of pyruvate from glycolysis. Malic Acid also acts as an organic acid buffer, partially buffering lactic acid accumulation during high-intensity training alongside the other buffering mechanisms in the formula. The 3,000mg independent Malic Acid dose is equivalent to the Malate content of approximately 9,000mg of Citrulline Malate 2:1 — substantially more than most Citrulline Malate-containing formulas deliver through the Malate component.†

Electrolytes — 890mg — Fluid Balance and Neuromuscular Function

The electrolyte blend (Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium) supports fluid balance, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction during training. As intracellular volumization from Creatine, Glycerol, Betaine, and Taurine draws water into muscle cells, maintaining adequate electrolyte concentrations is critical to preserving membrane potential and neuromuscular function. The 890mg electrolyte blend in Gorilla Mode Nitric provides the mineral support that prevents the cellular hydration from the volumizing agents from creating electrolyte imbalances.†

The Gorilla Mode + Gorilla Mode Nitric Stack

Gorilla Mind explicitly recommends and designs for the combined use of Gorilla Mode and Gorilla Mode Nitric as the brand's premium pre-workout stack. The recommended dose is 1 scoop of each — delivering 200mg caffeine from Gorilla Mode plus the full Gorilla Mode Nitric pump stack at half doses (5,000mg Citrulline, 750mg Agmatine, 750mg Arginine Silicate, etc.), combined with Gorilla Mode's 4,500mg L-Citrulline for a combined total of 9,500mg Citrulline from the two products. At 2 scoops each (not recommended for most users due to 400mg caffeine + full nitric doses), the combined formula delivers over 47g of active ingredients in a single pre-workout session.†

The logic of the stack: Gorilla Mode provides the stimulant energy (400mg caffeine at full dose), cholinergic focus (Alpha GPC, Huperzine A), and L-Tyrosine catecholamine support — the CNS and cognitive dimensions. Gorilla Mode Nitric provides the dedicated pump formula with four NO pathways, triple osmotic volumization, and VasoDrive-AP vasodilation — the vascular and performance dimensions. Combined at 1 scoop each, you get meaningful doses of both without exceeding Gorilla Mode Nitric's pump ingredients or overloading on caffeine.†

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does Gorilla Mode Nitric compare to Gorilla Mode as a pump product?
   Gorilla Mode Nitric is significantly more comprehensive as a pure pump formula. Gorilla Mode has 9,000mg Citrulline and 1,500mg HydroPrime as its primary pump compounds plus Betaine 2,500mg. Gorilla Mode Nitric adds three additional NO pathway compounds (Agmatine, Arginine Silicate, Sodium Nitrate), doubles HydroPrime to 4,000mg, adds VasoDrive-AP for ACE inhibition, increases Betaine to 4,000mg, adds 3,000mg Taurine as a fourth osmolyte, and doubles the Malic Acid. At full dose, Gorilla Mode Nitric delivers a qualitatively different pump experience — more mechanisms, larger doses, more complete vascular coverage.†
2. Can I use Gorilla Mode Nitric as my only pre-workout?
   Yes — Gorilla Mode Nitric is a complete, standalone non-stimulant pre-workout. Users who train late, cycle off caffeine, or are caffeine-sensitive can use it as their primary pre-workout. The formula covers pump, endurance, strength, and cell volumization comprehensively without any stimulants. The only dimension it doesn't cover is energy and CNS stimulation — which is precisely what makes it useful as either a standalone non-stim product or a stimulant-free add-on to any caffeinated pre-workout.†
3. Why does Gorilla Mode Nitric contain a milk-derived ingredient?
   VasoDrive-AP® is derived from hydrolyzed milk casein — the tripeptides IPP and VPP are isolated from casein through enzymatic hydrolysis. The amount of residual milk protein in the final VasoDrive-AP extract at the 508mg dose is extremely small, but individuals with severe milk protein allergies should be aware of this and consult their physician. Individuals with standard lactose intolerance are generally unaffected as VasoDrive-AP contains no lactose.†
4. Is Gorilla Mode Nitric appropriate for tested athletes?
   The disclosed formula — L-Citrulline, Agmatine Sulfate, Inositol-Stabilized Arginine Silicate, Sodium Nitrate, VasoDrive-AP, Creatine Monohydrate, HydroPrime Glycerol, Betaine Anhydrous, Taurine, Malic Acid, and Electrolytes — contains no compounds currently on WADA's prohibited list. Gorilla Mind's third-party testing by Dyad Labs provides additional batch-level purity verification. Tested athletes should review the full label independently and verify with their governing body.†

How to Take Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode Nitric

Mix 1-2 scoops in 12-14oz of cold water 30 minutes before training. Adjust water amount to achieve desired flavor intensity. New users: start with 1 scoop to assess individual response — at full 2-scoop dose, the HydroPrime Glycerol can cause minor GI discomfort in some users until tolerance is established. To stack with Gorilla Mode: mix 1 scoop of each in 14-16oz water. Do not exceed 2 scoops in any 24-hour period. Safe for daily long-term use — no stimulant tolerance or Huperzine A accumulation concerns. Not for persons under 18. Not for pregnant or nursing women. Individuals with severe milk protein allergies should consult a physician before use — contains VasoDrive-AP from hydrolyzed casein. Consult a physician before use if taking blood pressure medications — VasoDrive-AP has ACE inhibitory activity. California Prop 65 Warning applies.*

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Who Should Exercise Caution with Gorilla Mode Nitric

• Not for persons under 18 years of age
• Not for pregnant or nursing women
• Individuals with severe milk protein allergies should consult a physician — contains VasoDrive-AP derived from hydrolyzed milk casein
• Individuals taking blood pressure medications (particularly ACE inhibitors or ARBs) should consult a physician before use — VasoDrive-AP has ACE inhibitory activity that may compound the effect of antihypertensive medications
• Individuals with kidney disease should consult a physician before use — contains 5g Creatine Monohydrate and high-dose Taurine
• Consult a physician before use if taking any prescription medications
• California Prop 65 Warning applies.
• Keep out of reach of children.

*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.