I came across this product after doing extensive reading and research to find both a pre and intra- workout nutrition drink to help me in my weight loss goals while maintaining my strength and conditioning. There is a lot media attention on EAA's regarding their effective/ineffectiveness, and found that EAA provide direct aminos efficiently compared to whey/casein hydrolysate which requires additional digestion for further breakdown.

Most competitors provide the classic 2:1:1 BCAA profile, but research shows that Leucine is the primary driver for muscle protein synthesis used in conjunction with the other 8 essential aminos. Rehab 2.0 has a 4:1:1 ratio, but the total mixture comprises 2/3 of Leucine, which was what I was looking for, and features electrolytes and carbohydrates, which is a winner in my opinion.

Other competitors feature a 2:1:1 and throw in other root extracts or other non-essential junk that I'm not interested in (do I hear anhydrous caffeine). Some may mark this product down because it does not contain creatine monohydrate; however, I find that I can blend it with creatine I have on hand procured from another supplier.

They have great customer service, for I wanted to order the blueberry lemonade, but were sold out and notified me. They threw in a free cotton t-shirt due to this inconvenience.

As for taste, I mixed one serving with 20 oz of water using the Maui Blast, akin to fruit punch, and there is some bitterness I encountered, but not enough to deter me in drinking it fully. I did add some Dole pineapple, orange and peach juice as an aid. I will have to experiment with the water to mix ratios to limit the degree of bitterness (I believe that is inherent to amino peptides, similar to bitterness encountered in whey/casein hydrolysate).

Overall, I am not disappointed in the slightest and am pleased with their customer service, will look forward to trying the blueberry lemonade in the near future.

I can not workout with out it. Best intra I used. Watermelon Juice flavor taste great.