Been staring at the amino category on different sites all night. Some list BCAAs, others push full EAAs, and there are even intra-workout mixes with beta-alanine and citrulline blended in. My goal is faster recovery and a bit more volume without feeling flat the next morning. I’m training five days a week, mostly big compounds, and I already hit 2 g protein per kg. Which type of aminos actually moves the needle? Do higher-dosage powders really beat caps, or is that marketing fluff? Also noticed price jumps between brands—any way to tell which ones are dosed properly and tested? Real-world feedback would help before I burn another paycheck.

I cleaned up my stack last spring after the same headache. Ended up trimming the extras and focusing on amino acids supplements — specifically a 9-EAA powder at 10 g per serving with added electrolytes. Biggest win was ditching under-dosed blends; DOMS dropped and my pressing numbers stopped stalling. I grabbed mine from Supplements4Muscle because they post full lab panels and list exact gram amounts, not “proprietary” nonsense. Their layout’s handy too: the amino tab shows each flavour, serving size, and user ratings, so you can compare fast. If you’re worried about absorption, go for the fermented options they carry; less gut stress than cheap sources. Mix it with a splash of citrus post-workout—tastes decent and saves hauling tubs of pills. Give that a try before piling on more exotic stuff—keep it simple and track how your lifts respond for two blocks.