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#8 in Amino Acids

BSN Amino X

by BSN

"Effervescent BCAA recovery formula — 10g amino acids with taurine and citrulline for endurance and recovery"

Amazon Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
12,000+
Price Range
$18-24
Servings
30 servings
GMP Certified
Our Editorial Rating
7.4
Good
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CategoryAmino Acids
SubcategoryBCAA + Recovery
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Overview

BSN Amino X is a flavored, effervescent amino acid formula that provides 10g of amino acids per serving including BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, valine), L-alanine, taurine, and L-citrulline. The effervescent delivery system creates a fizzy, refreshing drink that's designed for intra-workout or post-workout consumption. BSN (Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition) is one of the legacy sports nutrition brands, known for SYNTHA-6 protein and N.O.-XPLODE pre-workout. Amino X is their recovery-focused amino acid product with zero sugar and zero caffeine.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Amino Acid Blend10 g
BCAAs (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine)Included
TaurineIncluded
L-CitrullineIncluded

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • 10g amino acids per serving
  • Effervescent (fizzy, refreshing)
  • Zero sugar, zero caffeine
  • Great flavors (Watermelon, Grape)
  • 12,000+ Amazon reviews

What Could Be Better

  • Proprietary blend (undisclosed individual amounts)
  • Only 30 servings
  • Contains artificial flavors
  • BCAAs debated for those consuming adequate protein

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Intra-workout amino acid sipping
  • Those wanting flavored BCAA drink
  • Post-workout recovery
  • BSN brand fans

Not Ideal For

  • Those wanting transparent dosing
  • Clean-label advocates
  • Those already consuming adequate protein

Our Verdict

7.4/10 — Good

BSN Amino X is the flavored, fizzy amino acid drink for those who want their intra-workout to taste like a sports drink. The 10g amino acid blend with taurine and citrulline is solid for recovery. The proprietary blend is the main limitation — you don't know exact BCAA amounts.

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