Rule1 1 Train BCAA's 100% Performance| Hydration and Recovery | Dietary Supplement |Orange| 30 Servings | 375g

This Rule One Active BCAA powder is manufactured in the USA in a GMP-certified facility, which is a must for me. It has undergone banned substances testing by Informed Choice. It contains 5g of 3 Branched Chain Amino Acids. In addition, it includes 1.5g L-Glutamine, 1g Citrulline, 350mg of raw coconut water powder, and 350mg electrolyte blend. Coconut water is a great source of electrolytes, as well. It is free of stimulants. However, I am not completely satisfied with the ingredients, which is why I am deducting a star. They use sucralose, which is an artificial sweetener, and Yellow Dye #6, which is unnecessary. The use of these ingredients will prevent me from purchasing this product in the future. I ordered the orange flavor which is enjoyable and masks the unpleasant taste of the amino acids. It's a bit sweet for me so I add additional water. If you are new to amino acids, beware that they can send some people (including me) running to the restroom. It's a minor annoyance but typical with any product of this type in my case. At the suggested serving size of 1 scoop (12.5g) per day, this container of Essential Amino 9 powder will last for 30 days. At the current selling price of $21.99, it costs $0.73 per serving. The expiration date is 19 months in the future. I think it is important to learn as much as you can about a company and a supplement before taking it. There are a lot of bad supplements on the market that can be detrimental to your health. The supplement industry is not regulated so it is up to each person to fully research products before consuming them. According to internet search results, Rule One Proteins was founded in 2014. Rule One has an extensive website that is fully functional and well-developed. This particular product is offered for sale on the website. They are active on social media platforms and have 51K followers on Facebook. Rule One prints their address, phone number, and website right on the label. Google Maps shows a three-story commercial property with no signage on the building. The website offers a contact form and email address for customer support.

Good formulation. Grape, orange, and blue raspberry all taste great.

This BCAA powder has a good mix of stuff for muscle recovery and hydration, and I like that it doesn't have any stimulants so I can use it anytime. The Orange flavor is okay, but it's a bit too sweet and artificial for my taste – I might try a different flavor next time. It mixes well, though, which is always a plus.

I am giving this 5 stars because even the stuff I am complaining about is well listed here so it is my own fault for ordering something that clearly lists the ingredients. This is a BCAA drink. The flavor is orange and it tastes like orange. It blends decently well, but not completely easily with just a spoon. If you blend it in a blender, no worries. Otherwise, just know you will most likely have a little bit of grit and powder when you drink it. This seems to be the case with literally every amino acid drink I have tried. I really like that they add electrolytes in this. I do not get enough and this is an easy way for me to do that. The price here is reasonable. I personally do not love that it contains sucralose as a sweetener. Again, that is me and I am not marking it down because they state that. The sweeteners are Ace K and sucralose.

This BCAA powder mixed easily and tasted surprisingly like orange juice, which made it easy to drink during workouts. I noticed improved hydration and less soreness on days I trained back to back. It includes a good mix of ingredients for recovery, like glutamine, citrulline, and electrolytes. The flavor made it feel more like a citrus sports drink than a supplement. Overall, it's a solid, affordable option for workout support.