Gaspari Nutrition: Hyper Amino

The trend for energised amino supplements shows no sign of abating. A category which was founded by the introduction of Optimum Nutrition's Amino Energy, by now there are dozens of companies producing amino acid supplements with some form of energy ingredient such as caffeine. What will Gaspari Hyper Amino bring to this increasingly crowded category?

Superior Amino Acids and Better Dosages

Let's start with the amino part of the equation. Hyper Amino dispenses with the underdosed formulas of some brands we have seen and instead provides a solid 5g of what they term their Hyper Amino Blend which includes the critically important BCAA's but also the likes of Ajinomoto, highly soluble Glutamine and Taurine. 

Added to these Gaspari have added a number of essential amino acids which your body requires through your diet (unlike some amino acids which can be produced in the body through conversion from other amino acids) to support essential physiological functions.

An interesting inclusion in the Hyper Amino blend is the presence of Citrulline and Arginine, two amino acids which are popular for their ability to dilate blood vessels and drive higher levels of nutrients and oxygen to muscles which leads to greater endurance performance and better muscle pumps.

Does Hyper Amino Give Hyper Energy?

The second part of any energised amino product is the stimulant component and Hyper Amino comprises of three natural forms of caffeine through its inclusion of Ilex Guayusa Extract, Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis), and Guarana Extract (seed). 

We found the energy blend of Hyper Amino stronger than most of the products in this category with a good duration of effect and without the crash you might get if Gaspari had used a high dose of synthetic caffeine.

Overall, we think Hyper Amino is a fine contender and a good choice for those looking for an energy drink with the bonus of having a good deal of performance and recovery enhancing amino acids.