Optimum Nutrition Essential Amin.O. Energy is a flavoured amino acid drink powder with caffeine, here in Peach Lemonade. A 2-scoop serving mixes 5 g of amino acids with 100 mg of caffeine from green coffee and green tea extracts, at 5 to 10 Calories. The 270 g tub holds 30 servings.
What is in a serving
Each 2-scoop serving (9 g) gives a 5 g blend of amino acids. The caffeine, 100 mg per serving, comes from natural sources: green coffee bean extract and green tea extract, as shown on the front of the tub.
Because the dose is measured by the scoop, you set the strength yourself. The listing describes 2 scoops as the everyday serving and up to 6 scoops, which gives 15 g of amino acids and 300 mg of caffeine, as the largest serving before a workout.
The flavour
Peach Lemonade is a light, fruity drink meant to be mixed with cold water. Each serving has only 5 to 10 Calories, so it works as a flavoured drink through the day as well as at the gym. The powder mixes easily into cold water in a shaker or a glass, with no blender needed, and a full tub lasts a month at one serving a day.
How it compares
A straight BCAA powder contains leucine, isoleucine and valine with no stimulant. Essential Amin.O. Energy adds caffeine to its amino blend, so it sits between a BCAA drink and a pre-workout. At 2 scoops it can be mixed any time of day, and more scoops raise the amino acids and caffeine together.
How to take it
Mix 2 scoops in 10 to 12 fl oz (about 300 to 350 mL) of cold water and stir or shake. If you raise the dose, count every source of caffeine you have that day, such as coffee, tea and energy drinks. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits adults who train and want a low-calorie flavoured drink with amino acids and a measured amount of caffeine. Because it contains caffeine, it does not suit anyone who is avoiding caffeine.
Essential Amin.O. Energy Peach Lemonade FAQ
How much caffeine is in a serving?
100 mg per 2 scoops, from green coffee and green tea extracts.
How many servings are in the tub?
30 servings of 2 scoops (9 g).
How many Calories does it have?
5 to 10 Calories per serving.
Can I take more than 2 scoops?
The listing describes up to 6 scoops before a workout, which brings the caffeine to 300 mg. Keep your total caffeine for the day in mind.
The flavour is balanced more on the lemon side but tastes great. It works as an energy drink but also is stacked with amino acids which make it a good workout recovery drink too.
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Dannie W.
More than just energy!
The flavour is balanced more on the lemon side but tastes great. It works as an energy drink but also is stacked with amino acids which make it a good workout recovery drink too.
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Jand
Love this one!
This one had a great flavour and is a perfect pre or post workout boost!!
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Jander
Love this one!
This one had a great flavour and is a perfect pre or post workout boost!!
