Certification status
Informed Sport
Applied Nutrition BCAA Amino-Hydrate
BCAA Amino-Hydrate is Applied Nutrition's branched-chain amino acid + hydration powder — the UK sports brand combines BCAAs with electrolytes in a single intra-workout mix. Informed Sport certified — every batch screened against the WADA banned-substance list. Amazon UK lists at £18.90; Holland & Barrett at £20.00; Applied Nutrition direct at £21.95.
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Why this certification matters
- Informed Sport
- Informed Sport certification is especially relevant for athletes in tested sports because products are batch-tested for substances prohibited in sport.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Applied Nutrition?
- Applied Nutrition is a UK sports nutrition brand stocked widely across UK retailers.
- Where can I buy BCAA Amino-Hydrate?
- Three listings — Amazon UK at £18.90 (cheapest), Holland & Barrett at £20.00, Applied Nutrition direct at £21.95.
- What's the difference between BCAA and EAA powders?
- BCAAs are three branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine). EAAs are the nine essential amino acids (BCAAs plus the rest). EAA powders are increasingly favoured for recovery; BCAA powders remain common for intra-workout use.
- Is this intra-workout or pre-workout?
- BCAA-led powders are typically sipped during training (intra-workout). Pre-workouts sit in a different category and usually contain caffeine.
- Is it Informed Sport tested?
- Yes — every batch screened against the WADA banned-substance list.
