Product Review: Cellucor Alpha Amino, Best Hydrating Amino Acid Supplement Yet

I recently tested out Cellucor's new Alpha Amino product. It is a hydrating sports drink with 14 amino acids. I am a huge fan of their BCAA's but this product is now my absolute favorite supplement and here is why:

1. Taste

Many amino supplements on the market frankly taste like crap. I had alpha amino in both watermelon and lemon lime and they were both delicious. I typically cannot stand anything that is lemon line especially in a supplement line because it never truly tastes like lemon lime but Cellucor nailed it. Not too sweet not and just enough flavor. 

2. Zero Sugar

Now I love love love me some coconut water but when trying to make lean gains, I can't afford the extra carbs and sugar. Alpha Amino has 0 calories and 0 sugar and contains (wait for it, wait for it) COCONUT WATER! Hello hydration. Whether you are at the gym, running or even yoga, this is a perfect hydration and recovery supplement. Which brings me to #3

3. Perfect for the gym or running

I can't believe I am going to say this but I have fallen in love with running over the past few years so on after my hour or so gym session (even on leg days) I run. My BCAAs keep my from burning muscle during this period but after I throw in the towel from my runs, it is time for Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu and let me tell you every time I have a hard core workout (which is pretty much every workout), cardio, and then train jiu jitsu, I cramp like a mother so this was Alpha Amino's ultimate test and it passed with flying colors. I didn't cramp at all and actually felt amazing after almost 2 hours in the gym and an hour of jiu jitsu. It is perfect for everyone. You don't have to be a body builder to benefit from this one. It's powered by coconut water and chia seeds, a trick even ultra marathon runners use!!!!

4. No Timing Required

With all the supplements out there it is impossible to time everything right? Preworkout before, BCAAs before, during or after, protein and glutamine post workout. Ahh, it just gets tiring. Alpha Amino, however requires no timing. You can take it anytime 24 hours a day. So you can you it before your workout, during, after, or even later in the evening if you are feeling like you need something for recovery. 

5. Effectiveness

Alpha Amino was much more effective than any other sports drink I have tried. In my experience, Gatorade, Powerade and even vitamin water zero did little to stop the cramping and post workout fatigue. I took one dose of the lemon lime Alpha Amino after one hour of a heavy leg session in the gym followed by 25 minutes of HIIT. I only had 15 minutes to change into my jiu jitsu gi and slam it down. I began the jiu jitsu warmup and after a leg day and cardio the squats and pushups are difficult because I usually extremely fatigued. I was worried that drinking the alpha amino prior to training would make my stomach so full that I would feel nauseous but I didn't. I began feeling the hydrating effects of Alpha Amino by the time I hit the mat, approximately 15 minutes. Usually during our rolls, I get major cramps in my glutes, calves, and even shoulders but after drinking the Alpha Amino I didn't cramp once and I had more energy than I have ever had while training jiu jitsu after a workout. I absolutely love that this product hydrates my body while helping my muscles recover. 

I have tried a lot of product in my day but this one has moved up in the ranks as one of my favorite supplements. Absolutely amazing!!!!! You have to try it!!!!!