Optimum NutritionAmino Energy Powder Plus Hydration, with BCAA, Electrolytes, and Caffeine, Watermelon Splash, 30 Servings (Packaging May Vary)

I’ve been using Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy for a few months now, and it’s become a staple in my fitness routine. The energy boost it provides is noticeable but not overwhelming — perfect for a pre-workout pick-me-up or an afternoon energy lift without the jitters.

This stuff is a solid go-to for a boost before hitting the gym or whenever I need a little pick-me-up during the day. It’s been a great way to avoid grabbing energy drinks, which are usually loaded with sugar and way overpriced. The flavor’s pretty good too—nice and refreshing. Yeah, it’s a bit on the sweet side, but no big deal; I just mix it with more water, and it’s perfect. Plus, it’s super convenient to toss into a shaker and go. Overall, it’s a great product. Gives me energy, helps with hydration, and doesn’t have me reaching for junk. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something simple and effective!

Delicious, hydrating, I can feel my body tingle. It’s excellent with crushed ice! Migraines are extremely rare now that all my electrolytes are handled. This is a great morning alternative to coffee with creamer, and the caffeine is not harsh at all. Strawberry is a yummy flavor

Taste great! Give me the energy I need to push through but doesn’t give the jitters or cause insomnia like celcius does.

Love the taste. However, it doesn't dissolve as well as i would like and i use a bullet type blender. Leaves sediments of at the bottom of my glass.

I've tried two other brands of BCAA energy type drinks and this is by far the best. I like that is contains multiple types of BCAA's not just 2 - 3. It isn't full of sugar but tastes really nice. Watermelon is my favorite. It gives a nice boost of energy without making me jittery. I do mix it with more water than directed because it is pretty overpoweringly sweet if you don't. Great for staying hydrated with some electrolytes!

This is and has been by far one of my most favorite energy supplement. I love the flavors they have with watermelon being one of the best. It just dissolves so well with no clumps or chunks. The best part is I normally feel a little jittery from energy drinks but this doesn’t make me feel jittery at all and works amazing. Will definitely be getting more in the future!

Update: This is the second day I’ve used this product. I did not add in the beet root powder this time. The taste is like Gatorade- salty with a little sweet because of the electrolytes. I still don’t think this is a very good supplement to use as a pre workout unless you max the dosage which is 6 scoops but that’s a bit excessive (it’s 300mg caffeine). I used 2 scoops plus a half (so 150mg caffeine). The nice thing is that the manufacturer included multiple serving suggestions on the label so that you can see exactly how much caffeine you’re getting- that’s impressive. I wish coffee would have the same labeling.So my face has that itchy feel which doesn’t bother me but again, I don’t have that “I’m ready to get up and exercise” push that I was hoping to get from this drink. I purchased this to minimize the types of chemicals I was putting in my body and also because I needed an amino acid drink. I still feel like I want a container of pre-workout and a separate container of amino acids without caffeine. Bummer.Original review:Tastes very good! I bought watermelon and mixed in a serving of organic beet root powder. It tasted like a fruit punch jolly rancher. I bought this thinking I would be able to use it as a pre-workout but I’m not so sure. I am used to that instant energy surge that I get after taking pre-workouts. This gave me energy but nothing to help with motivation and focus. I think that’s what is really missing here is the focus component that pre-workouts have. Otherwise, nice amino acid drink