THE Amino Boost Myprotein Review
We take a close look at THE Amino Boost made by Myprotein to see where this supplement stands
THE Amino Boost is a flavoured powder-form supplement made by Myprotein that’s been designed to offer some support on your health and fitness journey.
Product website: www.myprotein.com
It’s something of a unique product, because it’s almost a ‘hybrid’ supplement that’s part pre workout and part BCAA.
Myprotein are one of the biggest names in the health and fitness supplements market in the UK, and THE Amino Boost is designed to help support your healthy diet and exercise regime.
Myprotein THE Amino Boost (Photo: The Sport Review)
The purpose of this review is for us to take a detailed look at THE Amino Boost by Myprotein from all angles.
We’re going to be paying particularly close attention to the ingredients formula, the doses, the directions, the taste and the price, as we bring you an in-depth look at this particular supplement.
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So, with the introductions out of the way, it’s time to start taking a closer look at THE Amino Boost by Myprotein.
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THE Amino Boost Myprotein – The Basics
As we have already mentioned above, THE Amino Boost is something of a hybrid between a pre workout and a Branched Chain Amino Acid supplement.
It comes in a flavoured powder form, and it’s designed to be mixed into water to make a drink and consumed around your training.
We tried out the ‘Watermelon’ flavour. The supplement comes in a matte black bottle which certainly has a premium feel to it.
THE Amino Boost contains a range of ingredients including Amino Acids, Caffeine and Vitamin C.
Myprotein THE Amino Boost (Photo: The Sport Review)
The marketing material on the official Myprotein website says that this supplement has been specifically crafted to help support you on your health and fitness journey and increase your intake of BCAAs in a convenient way.
It’s certainly an interesting supplement, as it stands in between a pre workout and a BCAA supplement, and it’s presumably aimed at people who want to feel the benefits of both types of product.
So, now that we’ve covered some of the basic things you need to know about THE Amino Boost, it’s time to take a closer look at the actual ingredients formula.
The Ingredients
Let’s begin this part by looking at the actual ingredients formula of THE Amino Boost, as shown on the official Myprotein website at the time of writing.
Be sure to check the label of any supplement you’re thinking of taking, as the manufacturers may change their formulas from time to time.
The Amino Boost ingredients formula, shown on the Myprotein website at the time of writing
As you can see for yourself, the bulk of the ingredients in THE Amino Boost formula are amino acids.
This supplement contains doses of some of the important Branched Chain Amino Acids: Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine at the commonly-used ratio of 2:1:1.
Myprotein THE Amino Boost (Photo: The Sport Review)
However, THE Amino Boost formula also stretches a bit further than you’re ‘standard’ amino acid supplement, as it also contains a range of other amino acids including L-Citrulline, L-Theanine and L-Glutamine.
As well as the main amino acids found in its formula, THE Amino Boost also contains some other ingredients including Caffeine, Vitamin C and Green Tea Extract.
Each serving of THE Amino Boost contains 100mg of “Natural” Caffeine. This is about the same amount of Caffeine you’d expect to find in a regular cup of coffee.
It’s certainly an interestingly-positioned supplement, and it can be viewed as a pre workout with some added amino acids.
How To Take It
The directions for this supplement are pretty straightforward. They simply say that you should add one scoop (10g) to 250-350ml of water or juice in a shaker before, during, or after exercise.
The directions also say that you can enjoy this supplement around exercise or as a pick-me-up throughout the day.
You should carefully read the label of any supplement you’re thinking of taking to ensure that you are following the directions and warnings.
Myprotein THE Amino Boost (Photo: The Sport Review)
Because of the Caffeine content in this supplement, it’s probably best not to take it within about six hours of when you plan to go to sleep.
The Taste
We tried out the ‘Watermelon’ flavour of THE Amino Boost, but there are also some other options when it comes to the flavours.
We mixed one scoop into a glass of water as the label directed us to.
The mixture took quite a few stirs to finally dissolve into the water, and it turned the liquid a light pink colour.
In terms of the flavour, it was not the best supplement drink we’ve ever tried, although it wasn’t the worst either. It did have a fruity taste, but it also was a little bit ‘synthetic’.
Myprotein THE Amino Boost (Photo: The Sport Review)
Price and Where To Buy
One tub of THE Amino Boost is 300g and contains 30 servings.
You can buy THE Amino Boost directly from Myprotein on the official website, where it costs around £25 per tub.
It’s worth checking the site for the latest prices, as they can change from time to time.
Side Effects
As always, we recommend that you speak to your doctor before taking a new supplement or making any major lifestyle changes.
It’s also important that you carefully read the entire label of any supplement you’re thinking of taking.
There are a number of warnings shown on the label of THE Amino Boost, including that you should not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
The label also says that this supplement must not be consumed by pregnant, lactating women, children or adolescents, or for prolonged periods without medical supervision.
It also says that you shouldn’t take this supplement on an empty stomach.
THE Amino Boost Myprotein Reviews
At the time of writing, THE Amino Boost had an average rating of 3.79 out of 5 stars from 114 reviews on the official Myprotein website.
One happy customer left a five-star review on the official site and said that they really enjoyed the “boost” they got from taking this supplement before their workouts.
Pros And Cons
Let’s now weigh up some of the main pros and cons of THE Amino Boost.
Pros:
• Contains wide spectrum of Amino Acids
• Uses 100mg of Caffeine
• Contains Vitamins C and Green Tea
Cons:
• Not the best tasting (Watermelon flavour)
• Uses Sucralose to enhance taste
• Does not appear to be Vegan friendly
Myprotein THE Amino Boost (Photo: The Sport Review)
Is This The Best Supplement For Me?
THE Amino Boost is a powder form supplement that’s been designed to help give you a top-up of amino acids and also provide other ingredients such as Caffeine and Green Tea Extract.
It sits somewhere in between a pre workout and a BCAA supplement.
If you’re interested, you can check out our updated guide to some of the best pre workout supplements on the market right now by following the link shown below.
Anything Else To Consider?
As we mentioned above, you should speak to your doctor before making any major lifestyle changes or taking a new supplement.
Food supplements are not intended to replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy overall lifestyle.
Ensuring that you are sticking to a healthy diet, following a sensible exercise plan and getting enough quality sleep are three important things you can do to support your overall health.
Supplements can be good additions to your health and fitness regime – but it’s always important to get the basics right first when it comes to your diet and training programme.
Conclusion – Our Final Thoughts
That brings us to the end of our THE Amino Boost review.
We’ve walked you through all of the key things you need to know about this interestingly-positioned supplement.
We’ve discussed some of the ingredients and have brought you our verdict after we tried out the Watermelon flavour.
All in all, it could be a decent option if you’re looking for an Amino Acid supplement that can be taken like a pre workout.
