STIMULANT FREE - Pre-work out Intra-work out BCAA / AMINO ACID drink?

**halfApint** · 07-17-2015, 05:57 PM

Alot of these are loaded with "energy blends" and caffeine crap.

If I am taking caffeine, a real ECA, or BMAA externally I do not want to be taking supplements that have a load of crap in them as well.

So basically anyone know of a good STIM-FREE BCAA/AMINO drink?

I was a fan of Purple Wraath back in the day but it tasted pretty shitty and left a very "sweet saliva" taste in my mouth after drinking it
while working out on diet days. Is Purple Wraath still a strong contender? Apparently they have new better tasting flavors. Was also looking
at Scivation Xtend but its expensive for what you get better ingredients in Purple Wraath. **I'll sacrifice some taste for performance though.

**studmuffin** · 07-17-2015, 06:03 PM

I am a kratom fan because I get natural energy and sense of well being. I use it as a pre workout only to keep from getting a tolerance or addicted to it. I have never taken anything like it and it is all natural leaves from a few places over seas.

**halfApint** · 07-17-2015, 07:47 PM

I am an opiate addict and regardless of what ppl say I stay away from anything opiate related. Even Vicodin or tramadol.

**noarch** · 07-18-2015, 04:42 AM

I use Xtend during fasted cardio in the morning....never tried another one though.

**crazylegs80** · 07-18-2015, 09:17 PM

AllMax AminoCore has more BCAAs per serving than any other, no stims. Mixes well in cold water also.

**R23** · 07-18-2015, 11:25 PM

Xtend is worth the price. I've used off and on since about 08. I've tried others but i always come back to it. Flavoring is the best on the market plus there are no blends on the label so you know what you are getting. I use 3 scoops during training (21g bcaa, 3g citulline, and a shitload of electrolytes!!! ... more than enough). I train on an empty stomach and this stuff makes a huge difference.

**halfApint** · 07-21-2015, 04:32 PM

Thanks, Purple wraath has a better profile than Xtend but I always wanted to try Xtend for its flavoring...
What is the best flavor? I may just go with Xtend ...

Purple wraath said its new and improved flavoring, wish I could try it without having to wait for a stupid small sample

**R23** · 07-22-2015, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by halfApint

Thanks, Purple wraath has a better profile than Xtend but I always wanted to try Xtend for its flavoring...
What is the best flavor? I may just go with Xtend ...

Purple wraath said its new and improved flavoring, wish I could try it without having to wait for a stupid small sample

Yeah i tried purple wraath back in the day. The aftertaste was what made it so bad. Basically it was like bitter powdered ass! Lol! As for Extend I like, watermelon, orange, lemon lime sour, and you can't go wrong with regular ol' fruit punch. They also added pineapple recently. Think I'll try that one next.