True Nutrition - Essential Amino Acids Supplement - Supports Increased Muscle Metabolism and Increased Energy Production - Instantized EAA Powder Mixes Easily - Unflavored 500g

This is a hardcore supplement for hardcore trainers / bodybuilders. These taste like you've licked the backside of donkey to be sure. You don't want to be a little girly man do you? As Hans and Frans once said... "hear me now, believe me later or I will make you drink the sweat of a dirty gym sock!" These provide exactly what they say they will, which is high quality EAA's for your body. More readily absorbed and used by muscle for protein than even the best food source. Here's the deal...you need to mix it up and chug it down. It is HORRID tasting but simple as that. If you can get past the taste you are rewarded by the benefits. I will also say this, after a few days it doesn't taste any better but you start to get used to it and it helps get it down. Another trick mix it a scoop in about 6-8 water. Don't try diluting it with more water. It won't help and just takes you longer to get it down. Lastly, this is is also a much more economical purchase than pills or tablets. You get the 8 essential amino's in 10g servings as suggested by many experts. Mixes easily and stays mixed.

First off, let's be honest, yes it is pretty nasty tasting. That said, it mixes pretty easily into liquid which I gulp down. This is the only down side I have found so far. I feel great. I have a dose for lunch with fruit juice and some fruit or veggies. I notice a marked decrease in appetite while having clear head and energy. I take 2nd dose before bed. I have a farm, I get daily exercise and I train Taekwondo 2 times a week. I am no spring chicken but I am seeing a difference in my body composition and my recovery times. I really like that this brand lists the ratio of EAAs where others do not which lets me ensure I am meeting my nutritional needs/goals. To summarize- It tastes terrible but it works beautifully. Gulp it down and be an active participant in improving your health.

Effective and clean, but tastes absolutely terrible. I recommend: 1) holding your breath which measuring it 2) mixing it in about 4 oz of water so you can chug it quickly 3) having something ready to wash it down with to get the taste out of your mouth. I can tell a difference when I use it, but I definitely feel like I'm "taking my medicine." I have an intolerance to citric acid, which is in all of the flavored EAA supplements, so I'm happy to have this available, even if it isn't enjoyable.

Question and Answer time!Q: Does this have all of the essential amino acids and in the proper ratio?A: This has EIGHT essential amino acids (arguably the most important for muscle retention) and according to TrueNutrition's website it is the "perfect ratio".Q: It says 10g per serving, do I need to buy a gram scale to use this properly?A: Nope! It comes with a scoop (may take some digging to find it) BUT the scoop should not be measured to the top. There is a small but very visible ring a few mm below the top that you should aim to a fill for. If you fill to the top you will be close to 13.5g (I did buy a scale when I purchased this and have now verified the weight)Q: Does it really taste that bad and how do I hide the taste?A: It really does taste... not good. The best way to hide the taste is with quality not overly-sweetened lemonade preferably without artificial sweeteners or HFCS. Do NOT take this with any drink containing fats or protein (see next question for details).Q: When is the best time to take this?A: This part is very important. You should take this no sooner than 4 hours after a meal with protein or fats. You should also not eat any fats or proteins for up to 30 minutes after consuming these EAAs. Doing this ensures proper absorption by the digestive system. I take mine in the morning before working out, again right before lunch, and again before dinner.Q: Have you noticed any differences while taking this?A: I've only been taking for a week or so and I immediately noticed I had significantly more energy and was able to push more during my workout. I've also noticed my hunger being decreased quite a bit. Before taking these, if I didn't eat something within about a 4 hour period I would start to get shakey and jittery like I had low blood sugar (I've been tested and not in the hypoglycemic range). Since taking these EAAs I haven't had that happen once.

I supplement with EAAs & BCAAs to fill in any gabs in my protein intake as a Vegan that works out frequently. I like this product it mixes well & I add my own flavors to it.

this product may be good for you but boy is it GROSS. I usually have to mix it with some sort of juice to try and dilute it.

My Grandfather lost 25 pounds of fluid using EEA's. He's 89 had severe edema fluid in his lungs and around his heart and low blood proteins. Using diuretics alone we could not get the fluid off him. After doing some research I came across studies showing that EEA supplementation had positive effects on blood albumin levels and edema. We started them and in 3 days I saw the swelling going down. In 2 weeks he lost a total of 20 pounds and in 4 weeks he was down from a high of 223 to 198 pounds. His doctors and nurses are amazed. More than just the swelling he's also regaining lost muscle mass and endurance. He's went from being able to walk 10 feet without having to sit down to around 50 feet before tiring.He hates the taste but can't deny the good it' done him.The best way we've found to take them is to get a small 4 ounce cup add a scoop into some milk add a small pinch of salt to help cover up the bitterness mix well with a baby spoon or coffee stirrer and then drink in one gulp and have something to chase it with.

I think it does the job I’m just not a fan of the powdery taste.