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Essential Aminos

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Benefits

  • Muscle recovery
  • Workout endurance
  • Workout recovery
  • Rapid Absorption

What Sets It Apart

Time to level up with Essential Aminos. Because science evolves, and so do we. BCAAs are great for kicking off muscle protein synthesis, but to truly unleash your muscle-building potential, you need all nine Essential Amino Acids (EAAs). That’s why we’ve packed our formula to the brim with the whole lineup of 9 EAAs, not just the 3 found in BCAAs. These bad boys don’t just kickstart muscle protein synthesis; they provide the building blocks your body needs for muscle repair and growth. More muscle, less soreness. Simple as that.

What exactly are EAAs, you might ask? Well, they’re the nine amino acids your body can’t produce on its own: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine. Yeah, those guys. You NEED them to build muscle, recover faster, and reduce that post-workout ache. Muscle growth? Covered. Muscle repair? You bet. EAAs are the muscle-building foundation that help your body recover quicker and get back at it with less soreness after those intense workouts.

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The Gnarly System preworkout

  • 9  
    EAAs: histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine
  • 2.5 g
    Leucine
  • 20  
    Calories

How to Use:

Mix 1 tbsp (10g) of Gnarly EAAs into 12-16 oz of water. For best results, take before or during intense training, then follow up with a complete protein from whole foods or your favorite Gnarly protein.

Nutrition Facts

More Information

  • 5.5g EAAs for complete muscle support
  • 2.5g Leucine to drive protein synthesis
  • 0mg caffeine (Stim-Free for anytime hydration & recovery)
  • 20 calories per serving
  • Easy on the gut, fast-absorbing for quick delivery to your muscles, and tastes dang good
  • Supports recovery by minimizing muscle breakdown and maximizing repair
  • Great anytime, but best before training—then follow up with protein for optimal results
  • Berry Lemonade Stim-Free is NSF Content Certified, ensuring quality you can trust
  • NSF Content Certification means rigorous testing for label accuracy, heavy metals, microbes, pesticides, and overall safety.
Supplement Facts
Essential Aminos Nutrition Facts
Other Ingredients

Other Ingredients: IMO (Isomalto-Oligosaccharide), Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Beet Root (Color), Malic Acid, Stevia (Leaf) extract, Silicon Dioxide (anti-caking) Aquamin® is a registered trademark of Marigot Limited

No fake stuff. Stay Gnarly.

Essential Aminos Benefits

  • Aminos can help you reach your protein goals

  • 9 Essential Amino Acids (BCAAs, but even better)

  • Plant-Based & Powerful – Aminos for Everyone

  • Same Great Taste, Even Better Formula

  • Aminos can help you reach your protein goals

    Aminos and protein work better together—think of them as the ultimate training sandwich. Take Aminos before and/or during your workout, then follow up with protein from whole foods or a supplement after. It’s not an either/or situation—it’s the key to better recovery and muscle adaptation. Hitting your protein goals is tough, especially first thing in the morning when you haven’t eaten yet. Aminos help bridge the gap, fueling your body when it needs it most.
  • 9 Essential Amino Acids (BCAAs, but even better)

  • Plant-Based & Powerful – Aminos for Everyone

  • Same Great Taste, Even Better Formula

"I love how quickly Gnarly’s EAAs help my muscles recover—even before I start training. It’s like they’re priming my body so I can push harder, go longer, and feel stronger every single time.” - Kiaya Jackson

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Essential Amino Acids?

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Reviews

average rating 4.6 out of 5
Based on 27 reviews
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27 Reviews
Reviewed by Mike B.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted8 days ago

Similar, but weaker taste than BCAAs

Tastes similar to BCAA, but not as tangy. Expect will provide similar to better results as it contains all the essential amino acids.

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Reviewed by Anthony K.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted8 days ago

Essential Awesomeness

Love my EAAs. They taste great.

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Reviewed by David A.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted8 days ago

Less sore. Increased recovery.

I am no spring chicken. Big days out leave me sore. Regularly using aminos I noticed that I am less sore in the days following big work outs. I recover faster and feel better.

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Reviewed by Emma K.
Verified Buyer
I don't recommend this product
Rated 2 out of 5
Review posted15 days ago

Missing the old flavor!

I have been a loyal Gnarly consumer for 5 years and my favorite product has always been the berry lemonade caffeine-free BCAAs. I take them every time I climb (which is most days) and have gotten my partner hooked on them as well. Reading the other reviews it seems we might be in the minority, but neither of us like the taste of the new EAA formula. Unfortunately I already mixed the entire bag with creatine + collagen... will try to get used to it because I'd hate to throw it all out. Could you please consider bringing back the caffeine-free option in the old BCAAs? Or an EAA formula with the same taste as the previous mix? I love your company but I really don't like this flavor.

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Gnarly Nutrition

14 days ago

Hi Emma! So sorry to hear you're not loving the new Berry Lemonade flavor as much as we are. We do have plans to introduce newer flavors in the future that you may enjoy better. Right now, we have no plans on changing the Berry Lemonade flavor back, but we will never say never. We really do appreciate your feedback and Gnarly support!

-Gnarly Team

Reviewed by Kalen G.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted22 days ago

Keep your body and tastebuds happy!!

This formula is incredible! Both in taste and recovery. If you lift, ride, ski tour, exercise multiple days in a row, you need Gnarly Essential Aminos in your tool box! The taste is less zingy and tart than the previous BCAAs mix and honestly I prefer it. It makes adding an extra scoop to a bike bottle much more pleasant and I’m not puckered on my ride anymore, at least not from the drink mix ;)

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Gnarly Nutrition

22 days ago

Hi Kalen! Glad to hear you're psyched on our new EAAs. We couldn't agree more! Thanks for your support.

-Gnarly Team