Essential Aminos

4.86274509804 out of 5 based on 51 customer ratings

(51 customer reviews)

$39.99

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FAQ

There are 20 different amino acids, but only nine amino acids are classified as essential: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. They trigger muscle protein synthesis, but since they don’t occur naturally in your body, they must be consumed. We’ve added three more grams for a total of 10 grams.

Branched Chain Amino Acids

Of the nine Essential Amino Acids, three are “branched-chain” which refers to their chemical structure. These are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These play very specific roles in muscle-building including maximizing anabolic state, reducing muscle breakdown, and lessening post-exercise soreness. We’ve added one more gram for a total of 7 grams.

New Flavor

In addition to our current offerings of Strawberry Lemonade, we’ve added a delicious Fruit Punch.

ESSENTIAL AMINOS

Putting on muscle is a balancing act, pivoting on your ability to adapt to training stress and recover from everything else that life throws at you. A poor diet, pushing your training too hard for too long and factors beyond your control (like a nasty flu virus) can all slam the brakes on your “gains train.” If you want to push towards your recovery limits, you’re going to need an “ace in the hole.”

Granite Supplements’ Essential Aminos provide a 10g / dose of all the Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) because it’s the dietarily essential [not the non-essential¹] amino acids that trigger muscle protein synthesis^2-4. Leucine (3.5g) sits atop this EAA blend because of its primacy in triggering protein anabolism^5-7. We were sure to focus on the other branched-chain aminos (BCAAs; Isoleucine and Valine at 1.75g each) as well because the BCAAs are known to reduce muscle breakdown and post-exercise soreness and damage^8,9.
The amounts of the other EAAs blended in Essential Aminos are based on the anabolic EAA mixture used extensively in research^2,10-13, adjusted slightly to take advantage of the anabolic signaling⁶ and insulin-releasing¹⁴ effects of lysine and phenylalanine.
This power-packed EAA supplement can thus be employed in conjunction with a small amount of carbohydrate (~35g; which could come from our Intra-Carb product) to enhance post-workout protein synthesis^11,15 and gains in muscle mass¹⁶. If you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place with little to no good protein sources, EAA’s can boost the protein-synthetic effect of an otherwise suboptimal protein source, e.g., one that is too small⁷ or otherwise dilute in protein content or lacking in EAAs, such as some plant protein sources¹⁷. You might also use EAA to “bridge” the gap between two widely-spaced meals when you simply can’t slip away to consume a complete protein source or have a meal.

** Please see full EAAs documentation for citations and references.

Fruit Punch

Strawberry Lemonade

	GRANITE PRODUCT	COMPETITOR 1	COMPETITOR 2
Five sources of protein Provides balanced and varied amino acid profile and 23g protein to build lean muscle and recover after exercise.
Slow releasing formula Enables sustained release for a greater impact and fuller/longer effect
Digestive enzymes Reduces bloating and stock discomfort
Whey Concentrate provides unique protein subfractions
Micellar Casein Slow-digesting protein that contains all the essential amino acids your body needs
Whey Isolate Higher percentage of protein per gram
Grass Fed Beef Sourced from cows in Sweden in a hormone-free, antibiotic-free, non-GMO, grass-fed environment under strict EU animal health regulations.
Egg Whites Clean protein that is high in muscle promoting amino acid leucine.
3 bold Flavors Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel
Ability to simply mix with water
Gluten Free
Soy Free

SUGGESTED USE

Mix one scoop (14.5 g) into 6 to 12 ounces of water and shake or stir. Consume before, during, or after training.

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5 out of 5

Best on the MarketThis is hands down the best flavoring in any protein you’re going to find. Zero digestive issues, mixes well, and pricing is super reasonable. I refuse to use any other protein powder. I usually mix the chocolate with frozen berries and almond butter for a meal replacement and it’s amazing.

Eric Martinez November 4, 2020
5 out of 5

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lxbfYeaa October 28, 2020
5 out of 5

This is Pro Level IntraI am currently dieting pretty hard. I’ve been training as a power lifter for the last couple years and was 355 at 29% body fat. I decided it was time for a change. I’ve implemented a heavy caloric restriction and focus on protein while switching most of my workouts to bodybuilding style with steady state cardio. Even with the heavy deficit, this intra allows be to go through killer 1.5 hour workouts followed by up to an hour of cardio 6 days a weak without feeling dead tired OR sore for more than a day. I tried this same approach earlier this year without using the Recovery intra and I would feel miserable in the first 20 minutes. This stuff is probably the most expensive supplement I take, but I will continue to bite this bullet, it’s worth it! (I have been using for about a month, this morning I was 325 at 25.5% body fat!)

Paul Umbarger October 20, 2020
5 out of 5

Tastes great, mixes well.Tried out your products because I appreciated that you put your sons sick yo-yo tricks as an intermission in your home training videos. Not a lot of dads who I think are nearly as cool as mine. As for the protein? It's the best tasting period. A huge plus is that it's also the least stinky when left in a closed shaker in the sink (you know what I'm talking about) that I have ever found.

Cory October 15, 2020
5 out of 5

GXThe best preworkout I’ve ever taken! I love the feel I get without feeling jittery or anxious. Like all Granite Supplements it is top of the line!

Brandon October 6, 2020
5 out of 5

GREAT PRODUCTThis is some of the best CHOs someone can drink during a workout. I have tried a lot of CHOs from waxy maize to a popular brand (Vitar...o). I will say when I used the popular brand I would have a crash almost like I was hypoglycemic, and with the waxy maize I didn’t feel like my muscles were full. But, John’s mixture with this product it’s amazing. Your muscles will fill fuller throughout your workout. No crashing, no bloating, or gas (ewww) I Highly recommend!! Also, if you’re going to take cluster dextrin take some aminos with it so you get a two prong effect for better recovery! (I’m not a fan of the bag it’s packaged in)

A_Regular_Guy October 6, 2020
5 out of 5

Best tastingPurchased Vanilla. Probably the best tasting protein I have ever had. Been around a while and have tried different proteins since I was a teenager.. Just my opinion, but it might be the best.

Randy Breedlove August 20, 2020
5 out of 5

Very Soft and ComfortableThis is a quality T-Shirt. It is very soft and comfortable and in my opinion a steal at $24.99.

J.C. Aubin August 9, 2020
5 out of 5

Amazing Product!Mr. Meadows thank you! Your essential aminos is amazing, you did not disappoint. I love the taste as well strawberry lemonade.

ANGEL MARQUEZ August 2, 2020
5 out of 5

My New Favority Shaker BottleThe title says it all... it does not leak, it's comfortable to use, and it looks great. Thee only negative is that I only bought one... time to buy a few more.

J.C. Aubin July 27, 2020