Natural Workout Supplements for Men

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
More of a pre-workout NO Booster than an energy supplement
By Joel Huhta
I've always read that as long as you are taking in quality protein on a daily basis, you don't really need to supplement Amino Acids in to your diet. This product does have BCAA's as a main ingredient and I do like this supplement although my reasons for taking it are not because it has amino acids in it. I think of the BCAA's as a nice bonus.This product is really more of a pre-workout Nitric Oxide Booster. The beta alanine and Arginine are two very effective NO producing ingredients, meaning they will increase the rate of blood flow to your muscles so when you feel that extra pump in the gym, you have this product to thank for that. There is a minimal amount of caffeine so its not truly an energy booster although you will feel more energy because of the increased blood flow and oxygen to your brain.I take this about 30 minutes before heading to the gym. I mix it with an energy stack that contains ingredients specifically chosen for their stimulant properties. Just use it with caution cause its no joke, Energy Booster Stack - 90 Day Servings!.The combination of the rush of energy I get from the energy stack and the massive pumps I get from the Amino Energy make for some of the most intense workouts I have had to date. They should really re-name Amino Energy because the Aminos for why its effective. It's the NO boosters in there, and they work really good so they should get the credit.

34 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
Great Source of Energy
By JAC
I tried this product for 2 months now, and although I am extremely satisfied with the taste and amount of ingredients it has per serving, I am giving it 4 stars because it lacks the power I was looking for in a pre-workout drink.- Taste -Delicious! I will state though that the grape flavor is not my favorite, but the fruit fusion is by far extremely delicious when I drink it with ice water.- Value -Not bad, considering you are paying less than $1 per serving (beats getting a nasty sugar loaded energy drink)- Benefits -Depending on what you're into, this might or might not be the product for you. When I was training for a half marathon, this worked wonders for me, it provided me with the right amount of energy to prevent fatigue and did not dehydrate me at all. I would drink this 20 minutes before my workout and off I went. My wife really enjoyed the taste as well, and she like the fact that it did not give her any jitters or made her all shaky as other products I tried before. The supplements you get with this product are pretty good for recovery as well, since I was recovering rather well from long runs.Although I never took this product too late in the afternoon, I never had any issues trying to sleep at night. I have come across some products that kept me up all night and it was more like a inconvenient side effect that superseded the benefits of the supplement.- Cons -I will be honest and say that although I did enjoy taking this supplement, the only bad thing I can say it that it does not carry the overall punch I was looking for in a pre-workout drink when I would do power lifting. If you're looking for a pre-workout drink that will take you over the edge and make you have an insane workout, this is not the product for you.I do recommend this product for those looking for a little extra for your workouts and don't need excessive amounts of energy, specially since this are all amino acids and they are quickly absorbed by your muscles during workout and they don't do any known harm to your body. If you need something for you yoga, pilates, zumba, cardio, biking, or any such classes, this will be the product for you. But if you're a bodybuilder and need something with a punch to get through that insane workout, this is not for you.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect For Me
By Bob Dog
Essential "Amin.o." Energy dietary supplement is labeled to deliver the following benefits: Essential amino acid delivery, nitric oxide production (which probably explains the odd location of the periods in the word, 'amino' on the label), muscle recovery acceleration, improved energy and focus.First, a little bit about myself: former amateur athlete, trying to stay in shape and keep active in my early 50s. My goal is to workout several times a week to stay in shape and look good. My goal is NOT to bulk up, but to stay lean.This product is perfect for me. The entire plastic canister of roughly 270 grams provides 30 servings (serving = two of the small plastic scoops that come in the canister). Each serving has 100 mg. of caffeine, roughly equal to a cup of coffee. The label says that each serving contains only two grams of carbohydrates, and just ten calories. So the entire canister has only 300 calories.The powder has been seriously pulverized by heaving ball milling. I used to work in the food biz, and this stuff has the consistency of confectioner's sugar, so it mixes very easily into cold water.I like the "fruit fusion" flavor, but the grape is my favorite.Lets be honest. At my age, if I go for a heavy workout, or I miss a few workouts, the impact is the same; a few aches and pains, sore/restless legs, and/or fatigue. On weekends, I like to bang out the whole yard mowing/raking thing in one session, which can take two or three hours in the heat.For several years I have been drinking iced tea throughout my day (until 4:00pm in the afternoon) whether I'm at work or at home. It's healthy, cold, adds a little caffeine, antioxidants, no calories, and is easy on my teeth. I plan to incorporate Amino Energy into that routine to add protein and variety. Basically, I need a plan (including diet) that I can use every day, day after day, year after year. I honestly think Amin.o. Energy would be a great way to supplement my protein (it contains fourteen different amino acids), while maintaining the benefits I just discussed.I don't care about "getting pumped up," or anything extreme that you will hear other reviewers discuss. I just want to stay healthy, feel and look good, get a good nights sleep, and live as long as I can, as well as I can!