NutricostBCAA + Hydration Powder (BlackBerry Plum) 30 Servings - Branched Chain Amino Acids with Hydration Complex - Gluten-Free, Non-GMO

Im not going to vouch anything regarding supplement claims of BCAA or any of that sort.My review is based on taste and ease of use.Quality/taste is that it's flavorful. Being as flavorful as it is, I do wonder how much sucralose is in it. I actually only do half the scoop in about 10 oz of water as that's where the flavor level is perfect for me.The powder mixes very easily in cold water. I make sure I have water in a bottle first, then add in the powder. (Powder before water made the powder go everywhere when the water landed on it.) Shake for maybe 10-15 seconds and it's good to drink.At the rate in drinking, (only post heavy workout days) the container will last me quite some time so I feel the value is there.I haven't had any noticeable side effects from drinking this.

This drink is almost too sweet for me at the recommended ratio and I find myself either adding water or seltzer to cut the overwhelming Splenda (sucralose) flavor. It initially mixes a lilac color but turns to a deeper purple color once all the bubbles dissipate. There is blue food coloring that doesn’t always mix initially, so don’t be surprised when you see dots of blue on top of the small bubbles. Also, don’t be surprised when you see the same color in the toilet bowl or on your toilet paper. I’ve trusted Nutricost for a long time now, but I’m not as much of a fan of the taste of this one and I think it’s just the Splenda that’s doing it.

The Blackberry Plum flavor is nice and strong without being too sweet, and the powder mixes easily with water. It does a solid job of keeping me hydrated during workouts, and the added BCAAs help with recovery. Overall, a good option if you're looking for a hydration supplement with a nice taste.

I've just opened it up nd made my first rink yesterday. I didn't look for directions on the bottle. So I put one scoop into 1 quart of water. The flavor was a very nice change from Lemon lime or Orange. I'm starting to look into the BCAA's added to the hydration components. It's an interesting idea. A selling point I look for in Protein powder. And I thought why not. This might be really good if you are just eating really good meals or maybe to pack with you on vacation.I hit the gym really hard for three months before my last vacation and tried to pack all my supplements and that was very hit or miss as the vacation went on. We did eat really well and I did splurge here and there.My Bro Science brain says this should be a solid product to add into rotation. Heck we just destroyed a bag of candybars last week and I'm only just getting back in the gym but m none the worse for it.I'm interested to see just how this product works over this next month. Planning to try to have one scoop every day, not a dry scoop, what kind of savage would do that... lol. Never mind.So far so good. The flavor was really really good. we'll see.Best of luck!

This BCAA + Hydration Powder (Blackberry Plum) with 30 servings is possibly one of the most flavorful intra workout supplements I’ve ever tried, and I’ve been training for many years.To ensure a balanced taste, make sure to either add sufficient water or decrease the amount of powder, as it can become overly sweet or intense in flavor. Nevertheless, the flavor itself is exceptional.In addition, the supplement easily dissolves and doesn’t leave any residue in the bottle. My usual method is to mix 1 scoop of this supplement with 24 ounces of water, and then add more water to balance out the taste.Drinking during my workouts is both convenient and rejuvenating, and I appreciate the bold taste that allows me to enhance it by adding more water.I noticed that while working out, it effectively minimized the rest periods between sets and is on par with other supplements I have tested in this field.In general, I am really impressed with this BCAA + Hydration Powder in Blackberry Plum.

I got the flavor due to the unique combo, but honestly, it's pretty tart. I have to dilute it with water.

PROS:(1) As I am middle aged, taking BCAAs to help build muscle, decrease muscle fatigue, and alleviate muscle soreness is something that I hope can help me stay in shape and continue exercising consistently.(2) The blackberry/plum flavor tastes good and fruity. Note that it is concentrated -- I actually mix with more than 16 ounces of water.(3) There are numerous other ingredients (like 500 mg of glutamine) in here, so I don't have to buy that as a separate supplement. You also get 500 mg of coconut water.

I have used this brand Nutricost a lot.Why?They have consistently good quality, excellent value products that I know I can rely on.This BCAA powder is no exception. I've used BCAAs from other brands and can discern no difference in the effects of other products which cost 2 or 3 times the price.I am starting to sound like a nutricost schill!! However, the truth is, they are a great brand.