They are also praising it for the extra energy they get from using it which allows them to train with more intensity and for longer. The Gold Standard Pre Workout serving size (one level scoop) is 11g in total, while the Amino Energy serving size (two level scoops) is 9g in total. Anyone who’s looking to supplement their workouts and recovery with a drink that staves off fatigue and promotes muscle repair. Conclusion The Wellmune is pretty interesting too. It delivers beta glucans, a type of polysaccharide (which is a type of carbohydrate) that a lot of studies have shown can improve mood and immunity. It’s got especially strong evidence as a way to improve respiratory problems and allergies, but some studies also suggest it can help with colds and flus and other common ailments. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard BCAA Effectiveness In terms of an intra-workout supplement, Wellmune® is what we get. It’s a highly refined form of beta-glucan that’s been provided to try and stimulate the immune system and help keep you healthy for your next workout.

And because it’s tested for banned substances you can use it to give you an edge during competition without fear of breaking any rules. Finally, the low calorie count makes it perfect if you’re following a calorie-restricted nutrition plan at the moment. Orally it’s used to treat high cholesterol, and there’s little evidence to show this boosts the immune system. But they give us a decent dose at 250mg and I think it’s a nice addition. More of an ‘extra’ that shows quality and thought from Optimum Nutrition rather than a must-have component. Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract

An essential vitamin we’ve all heard of that’s usually taken to support the immune system and this ties into the immune-boosting side of the supplement. Where vitamin C has been seen to reduce the length of a cold by 8-14% this is a large dose of 200-2000mg. Vitamin C has no impact on the occurrence of a cold unless deficient.

That being said, Amino Energy does contain caffeine as a stimulant, just like the Gold Standard Pre Workout, which explains why some people may choose to use it in the same manner as a regular pre workout. Amino Energy could perhaps be used as a post workout supplement (although you should be aware of the Caffeine content) as well as a pre workout, while Gold Standard is intended more as a ‘classic’ pre workout supplement. The Ingredients Gold Standard BCAA Train And Sustain is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for enhanced energy, strength, performance, recovery, and growth following your workouts.

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There are 5 grams of branch chain amino acids per serving in a 2:1:1 ratio of leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The other ingredients are just for flavoring (natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, sucralose), anti-caking (calcium silicate, silicon dioxide, soy lecithin), and red food dye number 40. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard BCAA Benefits and Effectiveness Vitamin C gives a helping hand to your immune system while you push yourself towards optimum fitness goals So, how do the Gold Standard Pre Workout and Amino Energy compare when it comes to the servings and the directions?

For this reason, it’s a good idea to keep tabs on your total Caffeine intake from all sources if you are thinking of taking either of these supplements.

So that wraps up our thorough comparison of Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard Pre Workout and Amino Energy. Optimum Nutrition recommends taking 2 rounded scoops which they say is 9.5g and mixing with 350 ml of cold water. However the Apple and Pear, Peach and Passion Fruit, Strawberry Kiwi and Raspberry and Pomegranate all passed the taste test for us. How It Mixes…

As you would expect with a product from Optimum Nutrition, Gold Standard BCAA Powder does what it says on the tin. There are a few differences though. As you may have guessed by its name, Amino Energy contains a range of amino acids in its formula, and this is the main focus for that product. The Gold Standard Pre Workout is more of a ‘classic’ pre workout supplement containing some common ingredients such as Creatine, Caffeine and more. If, however, you're looking to reduce muscle wasting and fatigue - a smaller 4g dose may be absolutely perfect for you. Are the best BCAAs worth it?When I first saw the Vitamin C, I thought it was probably unnecessary, but it turns out that taking Vitamin C during a workout may reduce lipid peroxidation, which refers to the cell damage that can occur during exercise. (The bad kind of cell damage, not the microtears that help you build muscle.) Recovery is also excellent with Gold Standard BCAA Powder and you can expect some noticeable fat loss too. How It Tastes…. The only real negative for me is the magnesium oxide. It’s cheap and poorly absorbing. In a product of this price, I’d expect to see a highly bioavailable, organic form of magnesium like magnesium citrate.