BSN Amino X BCAAs Recovery Powder, Caffeine Free, Watermelon, 70 Servings

I get really bad DOMS in my legs whenever I do squats. Like really bad. It usually kicks in full about 36 hours after my workout and lasts for at least 3 days. I get very mild DOMS everywhere else, only my hips/thighs are affected adversely. Sitting down or standing up (chair, couch, etc) requires the use of both arms and a lot of grunting. After my last leg day I was so sore for 4 days that I was seriously considering cutting way back on squats or eliminating them all together. I did some research online and saw that BCAAs can help and figured it was worth a try. I've tried almost every supplement under the sun and believe the vast majority of them are snake oil so I was very skeptical about trying BCAAs. I did my regular leg day (including squats) on a Wed afternoon, including doing higher weight and more sets than I did the previous leg day that left me sore for 3 days. This product arrived on Thurs afternoon just as I was beginning to feel the effects of DOMS in my legs. I was worried that my weekend was going to be spent shuffling around like an old man. So I opened this package and took a dose in the evening. I woke up this AM and after taking my regular hot shower realized not only did my legs not hurt worse than when I went to sleep, they actually felt better. Not 100% normal, but better than when I went to sleep. I took another half dose this morning (Fri) and am now typing this at noon and can say my legs feel 100% normal. No pain, no soreness, no tightness, no DOMS. I am well aware of the placebo effect and how it works. But I do not believe for a second that it could have this much of an impact on me physiologically. My legs feel completely normal 48 hours after a leg workout. That has never happened in my entire life. I've done more leg days than I could possibly even attempt to count and I've always been significantly impacted 48 hours after a normal (not light) leg day. I'm a convert and will continue to use this until I see a different results. Oh and the watermelon flavor tastes just like a Jolly Rancher of the same flavor. It does contain an artificial sweetener, which I wish it did not, but you cannot have everything. The flavor was excellent, just a slight artificial sweetener after taste, and it dissolved easily in a cup of water. It does foam up a little before it settles down too. If anything changes (good or bad) I will update this review. Update Dec 2020 - I tried a different brand recently and boy was that a mistake. The flavor was horrible. So I switched back to this brand and can say the flavor is great.

BSN Amino X is one of the best recovery supplements. like this flavor.

About me - Been lifting for 10+ yrs, 210lbs+, ~15% bodyfat. Previous favorite intra - Scivation Xtend. About this product - The 'proprietary blend' concept of BSN has always been a bummer but their products work. Amazing flavors, can't rank bc I keep juggling btw them. You'll never be disappointed with BSN's flavors, yes they do have a LOT of artificial sweeteners and colors but given how much I love their flavors and that sodium bicarbonate effervescence I'm ok with letting it slip. Effectiveness - You need to set your expectation straight. This is an intra workout drink, you are not gonna feel that caffeine rush nor skin tearing pumps. That said, this keeps you hydrated, motivated, less tiresome, ready to hit that next set of ass to ground squats. Dosage - Being a proprietary blend it's hard to say how much of what is in it. But never rely on an pre/intra/post workout supplement. I take 2 scoops during workout and it does seem to keep my pumped and happy. Should you buy it ? - If you can afford it then YES. Do you need it ? - Not really, not unless you are in a calorie deficit or have those demonic workout sessions over 1.5 hours, cranking steel at at-least an avg of 120 bpm.

I'm no stranger to recovery drinks. I cycle quite a bit as well as occasional do a triathlon, and my husband did an Ironman last year so between all that activity, it seems we have tried a bit of everything. So far, my favorite has been GU Recover Brew, but it is pricey! Anyway, I just started P90X and was struggling to keep my pace going through the entire workout. The GU is really carb heavy, as a good recovery drink should be, so I didn't feel like it was my best intra-workout (during workout) option. I'm a fan of Syntha 6 so I decided to give this a try. First of all, the flavor is great! I got watermelon and it is easy to drink. It doesn't clump, but does settle so you have to swirl a little before every drink unless you like your last gulp to be a triple shot. It does have "effervescent" action which gives it a slight fake carbonated effect. Just don't make the mistake I did and have a small taste straight out of the bottle when it arrives because it'll definitely clear your sinuses! I can tell a difference on my high intensity workouts when I drink this. I feel like I don't burn out and can survive the entire thing. I also seem to be less sore the next day. I can imagine this would be great on a long bike ride as well although I have yet to try it. The only reason I'm knocking a star off is that it is marketed as a pre, during AND post workout drink. This is essentially zero calories so as a post-workout recovery, this isn't close to what you need. Your body needs carbs and protein after a hard workout so look for something more specific to that, even nonfat chocolate milk is a good option. Overall, I recommend for pre or during workout. Can't beat the taste (there are some horrific tasting ones out there).

Dissolves easily, tastes amazing, cost efficient. Quality BCAA’s without the caffeine. Definitely won’t buy any other brand, and probably won’t even change the flavor. 10/10 from BSN!

Oh How I LOVE THIS!!! This is by Far my favorite BCAA to use and I've got atleast 8 different ones on my counter. I like to switch it up because sometimes you need more than 2:1 or a 3:1 ratio. I read on bodybuilding.com that they used this because it was effervescent and works faster, so I decided to first try the watermelon because reviews said it was delicious, though when it comes to my supplements I care more on the actual working effects. This watermelon is tasty and taste like just that. I then just got the Green Apple and I'm liking it, even though normally I'm not a green apple fan. I just had to switch it up from my Blue Razz and Fruit punch flavors (i have about 8 in these same flavors). I like how this fizzles. The only Complaint I have about this product is that the company does not state what ratio of aminos this has, though the blend it solid you do get energy and recovery is quick. I like to drink mine pre-intra & when I'm doing Intermittent Feeding/Fasting. I tried researching the ratio and found one site said 3:1 and my supplement store guy who is trustworthy said he hear it was 6:1. Either or it does work especially doing an IF 3-4 times out of the week to stay lean and cut.

This product is perfect for me. I’m new to the supplement world but I’m getting back into running in my mid 30s now. I’m currently running 6 plus miles at a moderate pace and I’m increasing my miles almost weekly, shooting for a marathon. In the past I have experienced knee and muscle pains after a run that have almost put my running to an end. I have started eat healthier and have added this supplement after my runs and sometimes before I go to bed. I really feel like this gets me re-hydrated. It has salt and potassium along with BCAAs and most importantly no caffeine. I like caffeine but I don’t want this to be a pre-workout, plus caffeine is a diuretic and will do the opposite. Some have said this product it too sour and sweet. I have the watermelon flavor and it taste great. I think the problem people are having is because they don’t add enough water and possible drank it while it was bubbling. The easy fix is to do what I do. Add ice to a shaker cup with about 20oz or more of water and shake for 15 seconds, burp the shaker cup and wait a minute for it to settle. After it settles it’s good to go. This drink is something I truly look forward too after I run.

Soo Yummy! I've been using the Blue Raz, which was a bit tart for my taste, but still drinkable. I ordered the Watermelon after someone said it was like drinking Jolly Ranchers! It really is! I drink this during my workout for the recovery aspect of it. Not for endurance, I have a pre-workout I use, so it would be unfair to say which one is doing the job. I've always been a gym rat and struggle with recovery because I have Fibromyalgia. I refuse to let something like that control me, and I stay very active. I've had to learn to adjust things to help in recovery, as it is a huge issue for me. One of my biggest aids has been taking a recovery drink. I had been using Amino Energy and it was doing a good job for a while, but I didn't like how much I had to take, 2-3 scoops a day. I've always loved BSN products and finally gave Amino X a try and I have been very happy with it. I still have bad days of recovery, which has nothing to do with the supplement, its just something I'm plagued with, so don't think this will be the cure all end all if your struggling with Fibro. But I have felt the benefits and feel a huge difference when I don't take a recovery, and when I do. I will keep purchasing this item. Super tasty!

N'achetez plus des bcaa ou des booster sur Amazon !! C'est toujours le même cas, qualité zero J'ai eu le pot ouvert et j'ai pesé le contenu (supposé 1kg) j'ai trouver 790grammes !!! Et la qualité du produit n'est pas du tout la même !!!! Achetez directement de la boutique !!!!

Parfait mon mari la mélange avec sa whey et c'est parfait 👌🏿

A mi me van genial, una buena forma de recuperar en el entrenamiento y no preder hidratacion durante el mismo.

As you'd expect being BSN its a great product, I normally drink this throughout my workout at the gym & feel it helps give me a little boost, especially when ur getting towards the end of your workout. I personally went for the Watermelon flavour which I think tastes great, it has a really nice refreshing taste which isn't overly sweet. I haven't had chance to try the other flavours yet so i can't comment on which is the best out of them all but I'm back for a second tub to restock so i'm going try a new flavour this time round & update this when I've tried them all. One thing I will say though it mixes up with the water extremely well, only takes a matter of seconds before being ready to drink, while mixing it there is a little pressure build up in the shaker cup but nothing major just make sure u got hold of the lid while your shaking. On the whole i'm really impressed with this product however there is one tiny bad point well for me at least, I just find on the 435g tubs its really tight on the opening & I cant get my hand past my knuckles so now that I'm almost out of my AminoX I'm struggling to get the few scoops out, could of done with a slightly longer scoop or a wider opening on the tub but other than that I love the product & is 5stars from me

Ces BCAA de BSN Nutrition n'ont rien à prouver, je les utilise pendant ma séance de musculation. Très bon goût. Se dissout facilement.