Raw Nutrition CBUM Thavage Pre-Workout is Chris Bumstead's personally formulated pre-workout — the supplement that put CBUM Series on the map and helped make Raw Nutrition one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry. Built on a fully transparent, clinically dosed formula with 6,000mg L-Citrulline, 305mg total caffeine, Nitrosigine, Agmatine Sulfate, Alpha-GPC, and a complete hydration matrix, Thavage is a well-rounded mid-to-high stimulant pre-workout that hits energy, pumps, focus, and endurance in a single scoop. Informed Sport Certified. 40 servings per container.†
Key Doses Per Serving (2 Scoops / Full Thavage)
- L-Citrulline — 6,000mg
- Beta-Alanine — 3,200mg
- Betaine Anhydrous — 2,500mg
- L-Tyrosine — 2,000mg
- Taurine — 2,000mg
- Nitrosigine — 1,500mg
- Arginine Nitrate (NO3-T) — 1,000mg
- Agmatine Sulfate — 1,000mg
- Alpha-GPC (50%) — 400mg
- Total Caffeine — 305mg (260mg Caffeine Anhydrous + 45mg from Di-Caffeine Malate)
- L-Theanine — 150mg
- Bitter Orange (6% Synephrine) — 100mg
- Coconut Fruit Water Powder — 500mg
- AstraGin — 50mg
- Vitamin C 250mg, Vitamin B6 10mg, Vitamin B12 100mcg
- Sodium 200mg, Potassium 150mg
- 40 single-scoop servings / 20 full double-scoop servings
- Informed Sport Certified
- California Prop 65 Warning applies — see label
What's Inside Raw Nutrition CBUM Thavage Pre-Workout
Pump Matrix
- L-Citrulline — 6,000mg — pure L-citrulline at a full clinical dose for maximum nitric oxide production. Converts to arginine in the kidneys, driving sustained vasodilation and blood flow to working muscle throughout the session. Dose-dependent in its benefits, and 6g is where research consistently shows meaningful pump and endurance improvement.†
- Nitrosigine — 1,500mg — patented inositol-stabilized arginine silicate that provides a separate, complementary nitric oxide pathway from citrulline. A 2020 study showed 1,500mg of Nitrosigine produced vasodilation comparable to 8g of citrulline malate. Stacked on top of 6g citrulline, this dual-pathway approach is one of the strongest pump combinations available in any pre-workout formula.†
- Arginine Nitrate (NO3-T) — 1,000mg — a patented arginine bound to nitrate that adds a third nitric oxide mechanism through the nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway, independent of NOS enzyme activity. Clinically shown to extend time to exhaustion and increase performance.†
- Agmatine Sulfate — 1,000mg — a metabolite of L-arginine that inhibits arginase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down arginine. By blocking arginase, agmatine keeps more arginine available for nitric oxide production, extending and amplifying the pump effect of the citrulline and Nitrosigine already in the formula.†
Endurance and Hydration Matrix
- Beta-Alanine — 3,200mg — a full clinical dose that combines with histidine to form muscle carnosine, buffering hydrogen ion accumulation during high-intensity efforts. Reduces the burning muscle fatigue that causes reps to fail. The tingling sensation (paresthesia) is normal and harmless.†
- Betaine Anhydrous — 2,500mg — the most clinically validated dose for power output support and cellular hydration. Acts as an osmolyte that draws water into muscle cells and supports creatine production internally. Six-week research has shown 2.5g daily improves bench press volume and supports body composition.†
- Taurine — 1,000mg — an osmolyte that supports cellular hydration alongside betaine, reduces oxidative stress during training, and improves endurance through better calcium signaling in muscle contractions. Also helps smooth the stimulant feel of caffeine.†
- Coconut Fruit Water Powder — 500mg — a natural electrolyte source providing potassium and trace minerals for hydration support during training. Complements the sodium and potassium already in the formula.†
Energy and Focus Matrix
- Caffeine Anhydrous — 260mg + Di-Caffeine Malate — 64mg (305mg total) — a dual-source caffeine system. Caffeine anhydrous delivers a fast, hard-hitting energy onset. Di-caffeine malate (delivering an additional 45mg caffeine) releases more slowly to extend energy duration and reduce the crash at the tail end of training. The 305mg total at a full 2-scoop serving puts Thavage in the moderate-to-high stimulant tier — appropriate for experienced caffeine users. The 1-scoop half-serving at 152mg is a solid entry point for newer users or those with lower caffeine tolerance.†
- L-Tyrosine — 2,000mg — a precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. Supports mental focus, cognitive flexibility, and performance under physical stress. Most effective in high-demand situations where catecholamine depletion is a real limiting factor.†
- Alpha-GPC (50%) — 400mg — the most bioavailable choline precursor available. Crosses the blood-brain barrier efficiently, raises acetylcholine for improved mind-muscle connection and focus. 400mg is in the effective range shown in performance research.†
- L-Theanine — 150mg — pairs with caffeine to smooth out the stimulant profile. Theanine takes the edge off caffeine's more anxious or jittery effects while preserving alertness and focus — the combination produces a cleaner, more sustained energy experience than caffeine alone.†
- Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium) 6% Synephrine — 100mg — synephrine is a mild adrenergic compound that supports thermogenesis and energy expenditure. At 100mg of extract providing 6% synephrine, it adds a metabolic component to the energy stack without the intensity of stronger stimulants.†
- AstraGin — 50mg — a patented absorption enhancer (Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng) that improves intestinal uptake of amino acids and other active ingredients in the formula. Makes everything else in the tub work more efficiently.†
Frequently Asked Questions About Raw Nutrition CBUM Thavage Pre-Workout
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What is the difference between Thavage and Thuper Thavage?
Thavage is CBUM's original, daily-driver pre-workout — a mid-to-high stimulant formula at 305mg caffeine per full serving with a well-rounded ingredient profile across pumps, endurance, energy, and focus. Thuper Thavage is the extreme version at 400mg caffeine per single scoop, with double the beta-alanine, double the citrulline, added creatine monohydrate, alpha yohimbine, and PeakO2. Thavage is appropriate for most experienced pre-workout users and can be taken as one scoop or two. Thuper Thavage is a maximum-stimulant, one-scoop-only formula for advanced users with high caffeine tolerance. Thavage is also Informed Sport Certified — Thuper Thavage is not.† -
Does Thavage contain creatine?
No — Thavage does not contain creatine monohydrate. This is worth knowing because adding 3-5g of creatine monohydrate daily is one of the most effective stacks with Thavage. The citrulline and Nitrosigine pump matrix in Thavage already drives blood flow and amino acid delivery to muscle — pairing that with creatine for phosphocreatine replenishment covers both nitric oxide and ATP systems comprehensively.† -
Is Thavage Informed Sport Certified and can tested athletes use it?
Yes — Thavage is Informed Sport Certified, meaning every batch has been independently tested by a third-party lab for banned substances. This makes it one of the few pre-workouts at this stimulant level that competitive athletes subject to drug testing can use with confidence. Always verify with your specific sport's governing body, but the Informed Sport certification is the most rigorous third-party standard available in sports nutrition.† -
How do I take Thavage — one scoop or two?
The container gives you 40 single-scoop servings or 20 full double-scoop servings. Start with one scoop (152mg caffeine) if you're new to pre-workouts, returning after a break, or have a lower stimulant tolerance. One scoop still delivers meaningful doses of all the pump and focus ingredients. Once your tolerance is established, move to two scoops for the full clinical doses. Thavage is designed with this flexibility built in — CBum calls it going "Half Thavage" or "Full Thavage." Either way, take it 20-30 minutes before training on an empty stomach.†
How to Take Raw Nutrition CBUM Thavage Pre-Workout
Mix 1 scoop (Half Thavage) or 2 scoops (Full Thavage) with 8-10oz of cold water. Consume 20-30 minutes before training on an empty stomach for best results. Start with 1 scoop to assess tolerance before moving to the full 2-scoop serving. Do not combine with other caffeinated products. Do not take within 6 hours of bedtime. California Residents: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.†
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Who Should Not Take Raw Nutrition CBUM Thavage Pre-Workout
- Not for individuals under 18
- Not for individuals sensitive to stimulants — contains 305mg total caffeine per full serving plus synephrine from Bitter Orange
- Not for individuals with heart conditions, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, or cardiovascular disease
- Not for pregnant or nursing women
- Do not combine with other stimulant products, additional caffeine sources, or MAO inhibitors
- California Residents: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.
- 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.