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The Original Smash Apple

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(3485 ratings)
Valine 1750 mg
Isoleucine 1750 mg
Leucine 3500 mg
Sodium 220 mg
Glutamine 2500 mg
Potassium 190 mg
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Score71
A full 2:1:1 BCAA serving and moderate glutamine make it practical for workout amino-acid support. Limited electrolyte detail and a small citrulline amount narrow its usefulness beyond that role.
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Quantity:420 Gram(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 71

A full 2:1:1 BCAA serving and moderate glutamine make it practical for workout amino-acid support. Limited electrolyte detail and a small citrulline amount narrow its usefulness beyond that role.
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Analysis

The main strength is a clearly disclosed 2:1:1 BCAA blend with 3.5 g of leucine and 1.75 g each of isoleucine and valine. Those amounts fit intra-workout amino-acid use, particularly when training takes place away from a protein-containing meal.

A 2.5 g glutamine serving adds moderate recovery-focused support, while 220 mg sodium and 190 mg potassium contribute to hydration. The sodium amount may be too light for heavy sweat losses, and the mineral forms plus the contents of the 1.14 g electrolyte blend are not identified.

The 1 g citrulline malate serving is modest for a performance ingredient, and the formula contains no stimulant for alertness. Serving value is reasonable for a flavored amino-acid and electrolyte powder. It fits amino-acid intake during training better than broad energy, immunity, or heart-health goals.

Who is it for
  • People who want a flavored BCAA drink during training
  • Athletes seeking disclosed leucine, isoleucine, and valine amounts
  • Users who prefer a non-stimulant workout formula
Best for
  • Intra-workout amino-acid intake
  • Training sessions away from a protein-containing meal
  • Light hydration support during exercise

Pros

  • Provides a full 2:1:1 BCAA blend with clearly listed amounts
  • Supplies 3.5 g leucine per serving
  • Includes 2.5 g glutamine alongside the BCAAs
  • Powder format is convenient for workout drinks

Cons

  • Citrulline malate is limited to 1 g
  • Electrolyte blend ingredients and individual amounts are not disclosed
  • Sodium and potassium chemical forms are unspecified
  • Provides little direct support for immunity or heart-health goals

Warnings

  • People following a clinician-directed sodium limit should count the 220 mg supplied per serving.
  • The potassium source is undisclosed; people following a clinician-directed potassium limit should review the full label before regular use.
  • The electrolyte blend lacks ingredient-level amounts, so combining it with other electrolyte products can make total mineral intake harder to track.

Nutrient quality

83 Highest impact

The disclosed amounts avoid an obvious excessive-dose concern. Unspecified mineral forms limit confidence in electrolyte quality.

Ingredient transparency

60 Moderate impact

Many actives have amounts, but the electrolyte blend overlaps with separately listed minerals. Flavoring, sweetener, and other inactive ingredients are not fully supplied.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The review count provides a substantial base for the aggregate rating. The aggregate rating is moderate rather than leading.

Value for money

75 High impact

The opaque electrolyte blend adds uncertain value beside the core amino acids. The serving cost is high for an unchanged formula with modest electrolytes.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Potassium · 190 mg

Branched-chain amino acids, glutamine, and electrolytes support workout nutrition and hydration more than cellular energy. Citrulline malate is well below common performance amounts, and the formula contains no caffeine, creatine, or meaningful B-vitamin support.

The amino-acid amounts are clearly disclosed, while the electrolyte blend does not provide ingredient-level amounts. The product may fit training recovery, but it is not a strong match for alertness or fatigue support.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
0 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
0 Gram(s)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 640 mcg
Sodium
220 mg
Potassium
190 mg
L-Leucine
3500 mg
L-Glutamine
2500 mg
L-Isoleucine
1750 mg
L-Valine
1750 mg
Electrolyte Blend
1140 mg
Citrulline Malate
1000 mg
Adults 18–50 Sugar Free
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Valine · 1750 mg OverallScore84
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

Free-form L-valine supplies the full benchmark dose in a practical standard powder. The amount is transparent, while no micronization or external sport certification is stated. Its moderate cost per gram gives the formula good value.

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Isoleucine · 1750 mg OverallScore80
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Isolated L-isoleucine supplies a substantial amount for targeted intra-workout use. The powder format is practical, though micronization and fermentation or plant sourcing are not disclosed. Serving value is reasonable for most variants, but no independent sport-testing certification is provided.

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Leucine · 3500 mg OverallScore79
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

L-Leucine is clearly identified, but no fermented, vegan, or branded source is disclosed; the powder has no disclosed processing to improve solubility. The serving reaches the recognized trigger range for muscle protein synthesis; the amount is clearly disclosed, and the scoop is larger than the standard range. Cost per gram of active leucine compares favorably with the collection median.

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79 Performance

Ripped Blueberry Lemonade

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<p>The original 7 g branched-chain amino acids, 2.5 g glutamine, electrolytes, and citrulline are retained, with L-carnitine, conjugated linoleic acid, and cayenne added. Those extras broaden workout support but also add calories and do not clearly improve amino-acid recovery.</p>
78 Performance

Ripped Strawberry Kiwi Splash

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<p>The complete BCAA, glutamine, electrolyte, and citrulline base is preserved, while L-carnitine, conjugated linoleic acid, and cayenne add a body-composition angle. The added ingredients raise complexity and serving cost without strengthening the core amino-acid doses.</p>
83 Performance

The Original Lemon-Lime Squeeze

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<p>Every disclosed core active matches the original amounts, including 3.5 g leucine, 2.5 g glutamine, 1.75 g each of isoleucine and valine, and 1 g citrulline malate. Ingredient depth is not higher, but the exact match avoids the omissions found in the Sport variants.</p>
82 Budget

The Original Lemon-Lime Squeeze

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<p>Matching amounts of leucine, isoleucine, valine, glutamine, electrolytes, and citrulline make this the closest formula substitute. It also costs less per serving.</p>
76 Budget

Sport Strawberry Kiwi Splash

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<p>The same 7 g branched-chain amino-acid blend is paired with a larger electrolyte blend and added magnesium. It also costs less per serving. Glutamine and citrulline are omitted, so recovery coverage is narrower.</p>
76 Budget

Sport Blue Raspberry Ice

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<p>The full 7 g branched-chain amino-acid blend remains intact while the electrolyte blend is larger and includes magnesium. It also costs less per serving. Missing glutamine and citrulline make it less complete for the original use.</p>
86 Value

The Original Lemon-Lime Squeeze

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<p>An exact match for the BCAA, glutamine, electrolyte, and citrulline amounts avoids any functional trade-off. It also costs less per serving.</p>
79 Value

Sport Strawberry Kiwi Splash

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<p>The same BCAA amounts and a larger electrolyte blend with magnesium provide strong hydration-oriented value. It also costs less per serving. The missing glutamine and citrulline limit recovery breadth.</p>
79 Value

Sport Blue Raspberry Ice

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<p>The full BCAA dose and expanded electrolyte blend retain the main intra-workout function in a zero-calorie formula. It also costs less per serving. Glutamine and citrulline are not included, so value depends on prioritizing hydration over broader recovery support.</p>
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