Critical Aminos XT Fruit Punch

Critical Aminos XT Fruit Punch

BodyTech4.7 (46 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 15 Liquid(s) · 45 servings
$29.99 $0.66 per serving
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Product analysis

45 out of 100

Critical Aminos XT Fruit Punch brings several amino acids together in one serving. Most forms are unspecified, making the ingredient quality harder to compare.

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Nutrient Quality25

Most amino acid forms are not disclosed, limiting a close quality comparison. The named vitamin C, carnitine and grape components also lack enough information to confirm their quality.

Ingredient Transparency73

The listed amounts are all disclosed. Most forms remain unspecified, making the source details less clear than the quantities.

Value For Money36

Value is uneven across the amino acids. The cost compares reasonably for glutamine and isoleucine, but poorly for the smaller citrulline, valine and carnitine contributions.

Customer Satisfaction70

Customer feedback is very positive, but comes from a small review base. The limited number of ratings leaves the satisfaction picture less established.

Product Focus35

The formula combines several amino acids with other ingredients. There is not enough goal-specific information to judge what this combination is likely to achieve.

Format
Powder
Container
15 Liquid(s)
Per serving
$0.66
Customer rating
4.7 · 46 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
4 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 15 mg
L-Glutamine
2500 mg 70
L-Leucine
1250 mg 62
L-Isoleucine
625 mg 70
L-Valine
625 mg 59
L-Citrulline
100 mg 44
L-Carnitine (L-Carnitine Fumarate)
 50 mg 44
Bromelain
25 mg 52
Grape seed extract (Proanthocyandins)
 25 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Sugar Free
Report overview
Glutamine · 2500 mg OverallScore70
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
Each serving provides 2500 mg of L-glutamine, at a moderate cost per gram of glutamine. No specific grade is stated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

It uses L-glutamine; no specific grade is stated.
Glutamine Grade & Purity
It uses L-glutamine; no specific grade is stated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

Each serving provides 2500 mg of glutamine. The glutamine amount is stated separately.
Therapeutic Dosage Strength
Each serving provides 2500 mg of glutamine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The glutamine amount is stated separately.

Value70

The cost per gram of glutamine is moderate.
Price per Gram of L-Glutamine
The cost per gram of glutamine is moderate.
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Isoleucine · 625 mg OverallScore70
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 625 mg of isoleucine, a modest amount, at a moderate cost per serving. It uses L-Isoleucine. Third-party testing or sport certification is not mentioned in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86

It uses L-Isoleucine. The sourcing and manufacturing method are not specified.
Free-Form vs. Protein-Bound
It uses L-Isoleucine.
Sourcing and Purity Signals
The sourcing and manufacturing method are not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency50

The amount is clearly stated as 625 mg per serving. Third-party testing or sport certification is not mentioned in the available information.
Isoleucine Potency per Serving
Each serving provides 625 mg of isoleucine, a modest amount.
Label Transparency & Blend Disclosure
The individual isoleucine amount is stated as 625 mg per serving.
Third-Party Safety & Sport Testing
Third-party testing or sport certification is not mentioned in the available information.

Value80

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is moderate.
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Leucine · 1250 mg OverallScore62
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving supplies 1250 mg of L-Leucine at a moderately high cost per gram of leucine. The amount is below the range described for triggering muscle protein synthesis. It lists L-Leucine, but its source is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

It lists L-Leucine, but its source is unspecified.
Isomer Purity and Sourcing
It lists L-Leucine, but its source is unspecified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60

The stated serving contains 1250 mg of leucine, below the range described for triggering muscle protein synthesis.
Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) Dosage
The 1250 mg serving is below the range described for triggering muscle protein synthesis.
Dosage Transparency
The leucine amount is stated as 1250 mg per serving.

Value50

The cost per gram of leucine is moderately high.
Price per Gram of Active Leucine
The cost per gram of leucine is moderately high.
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81 Performance

Branched Chain Amino Acids

NOW Sports
The three branched-chain amino acids are supplied as clearly identified L-isomers. That provides a stronger, more assessable match than the original; its supplied analysis notes that most supporting actives are token amounts and the formula is poorly aligned with immunity.
79 Performance

The Original Mango Madness

XTEND
Substantial branched-chain amino acids and glutamine support workout recovery, while the modest sodium and potassium amounts are better suited to light hydration than heavy sweat replacement. That provides a stronger, more assessable match than the original; its supplied analysis notes that most supporting actives are token amounts and the formula is poorly aligned with immunity.
77 Performance

Muscle BCAA Tropical Punch

ZHOU
Large, fully disclosed branched-chain amino-acid amounts make the powder well suited to workout nutrition, with added glutamine and vitamin C for broader support. That provides a stronger, more assessable match than the original; its supplied analysis notes that most supporting actives are token amounts and the formula is poorly aligned with immunity.
87 Budget

BCAA 3200 mg

Best Naturals
The three free-form branched-chain amino acids are clearly identified. It also lowers the serving cost relative to the original while retaining a close ingredient-collection match.
81 Budget

Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Lake Avenue Nutrition
The three branched-chain amino acids are supplied as clearly identified L-isomers. It also lowers the serving cost relative to the original while retaining a close ingredient-collection match.
86 Budget

The Original Knockout Fruit Punch

XTEND
Substantial branched-chain amino acids and glutamine support workout recovery, while the modest sodium and potassium amounts are better suited to light hydration than heavy sweat replacement. It also lowers the serving cost relative to the original while retaining a close ingredient-collection match.
78 Value

Branched-Chain Amino Acids

NOW Sports
The three branched-chain amino acids are supplied as clearly identified L-isomers. The focused ingredient delivery and efficient serving cost improve value relative to the original, whose supplied analysis notes that most supporting actives are token amounts and the formula is poorly aligned with immunity.
75 Value

Mega-Size BCAA 1000 Caps

Optimum Nutrition
Micronized L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine provide well-specified free-form amino acids. The focused ingredient delivery and efficient serving cost improve value relative to the original, whose supplied analysis notes that most supporting actives are token amounts and the formula is poorly aligned with immunity.
83 Value

The Original Mango Madness

XTEND
Substantial branched-chain amino acids and glutamine support workout recovery, while the modest sodium and potassium amounts are better suited to light hydration than heavy sweat replacement. The focused ingredient delivery and efficient serving cost improve value relative to the original, whose supplied analysis notes that most supporting actives are token amounts and the formula is poorly aligned with immunity.
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