Looking for an intra/bcaa

[guest]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good intra-workout product that does not contain any coloring/dye?
For one, I've never experienced any benefit from dye. But, more importantly, my gym has an absurd "only clear liquids allowed on the floor" policy. I was using VPX PowerShock quite happily...loved that product, in fact - but it's discontinued. PES Amino IV is almost clear enough for me to get away with, but it's still a little yellow (probably not from dye, though).

If anyone has any good suggestions - I'd definitely appreciate it. For the most part, finding uncolored product requires a lot of trial and error (you can't always tell from the label).
Thanks!

[demonwareltd]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good intra-workout product that does not contain any coloring/dye?
For one, I've never experienced any benefit from dye. But, more importantly, my gym has an absurd "only clear liquids allowed on the floor" policy. I was using VPX PowerShock quite happily...loved that product, in fact - but it's discontinued. PES Amino IV is almost clear enough for me to get away with, but it's still a little yellow (probably not from dye, though).

If anyone has any good suggestions - I'd definitely appreciate it. For the most part, finding uncolored product requires a lot of trial and error (you can't always tell from the label).
Thanks!

You'd have an easier time just using a non-clear shaker bottle...

[Anthony21]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good intra-workout product that does not contain any coloring/dye?
For one, I've never experienced any benefit from dye. But, more importantly, my gym has an absurd "only clear liquids allowed on the floor" policy. I was using VPX PowerShock quite happily...loved that product, in fact - but it's discontinued. PES Amino IV is almost clear enough for me to get away with, but it's still a little yellow (probably not from dye, though).

If anyone has any good suggestions - I'd definitely appreciate it. For the most part, finding uncolored product requires a lot of trial and error (you can't always tell from the label).
Thanks!

Both flavors of Intrabolic are colored using Red Beet Juice Powder. It's not going to be clear when you mix it up but idk why your gym would have an issue with this.

On top of that it's the one supplement that really popularized the intra workout market. Check it out at the link below.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/at...ntrabolic.html

[LiftingLando]

Check out ISO-Aminos from MAN Sports. Crazy good flavoring. But would your gym just not allow a non see through shaker and solve that issue?

[guest]

You'd have an easier time just using a non-clear shaker bottle...

you'd think...but it's the rare case of their own idiocy working to their advantage. The policy is actually; "only clear bottled water permitted". No comma, so it could be read either way.

[jlk03090]

I'm trying to figure out what in the heck they're trying to accomplish with this rule. Do they have their own clear supplement line or something? I mean I can't imagine there's a bunch of bros sneaking beer in. And if there were ... well, vodka is clear. That is really bizarre.

In terms of actually answering your question...maybe see if you can get samples from RSP? I've tried their watermelon before and IIRC, it was pretty pale but definitely still a little pink. Maybe lemon or another flavor would be clearer?

That said, I wouldn't recommend them as my favorite BCAAs and technically probably not an intra...lol. Your best bet might just be to bring a shaker with you with the powder and fill it up after your workout on the way out the door. Or pack it in your bag and leave it in the locker room and just sneak in there every so often?

[Chalifour]

Intra MD has no dyes I believe

[raiders4life84]

Core ABC.

[dazedncnfz]

Kaged Muscle has an unflavored BCAA, no dyes.

[guest]

I'm trying to figure out what in the heck they're trying to accomplish with this rule. Do they have their own clear supplement line or something? I mean I can't imagine there's a bunch of bros sneaking beer in. And if there were ... well, vodka is clear. That is really bizarre.

In terms of actually answering your question...maybe see if you can get samples from RSP? I've tried their watermelon before and IIRC, it was pretty pale but definitely still a little pink. Maybe lemon or another flavor would be clearer?

That said, I wouldn't recommend them as my favorite BCAAs and technically probably not an intra...lol. Your best bet might just be to bring a shaker with you with the powder and fill it up after your workout on the way out the door. Or pack it in your bag and leave it in the locker room and just sneak in there every so often?

Good call with the samples! Thanks!

Intra MD has no dyes I believe

Will check it out - thanks!

[kcuviello]

I'm a backer of Amino1...2 scoops in a gallon jug - drink all day.
The flavor i prefer though is bright pink lol.

However, there were a couple i've had that hardly changed the color, just made it look dirty ...lemon lime maybe? also the blue one (didn't taste great) hardly changed the color

[hvactech81]

Intra MD has no dyes I believe

correct, no artificials or dyes but its definitely not clear :-)

OP, why the clear liquid rule?

[Cheftepesh]

Intra MD has no dyes I believe

This is true but it does have a natural color so that might not work. Prime EAAs is not colored and still tastes awesome.

[powercage]

Both flavors of Intrabolic are colored using Red Beet Juice Powder. It's not going to be clear when you mix it up but idk why your gym would have an issue with this.

On top of that it's the one supplement that really popularized the intra workout market. Check it out at the link below.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/at...ntrabolic.html

Beet juice would probably be worse than artificial dyes


It stains stuff like cray, that seems to be what they are worried about.

[faipdeooiad]

your situation will dictate it obviously, but i'd be looking for a new gym if mine started dictating what i can and can't drink on their premises

[Anthony21]

Beet juice would probably be worse than artificial dyes


It stains stuff like cray, that seems to be what they are worried about.

Well OP should stop lifting at Planet Fitness then huh?

[kissdadookie]

Intra MD has no dyes I believe

No artificial dyes. flavourings, or sweeteners.

The orange flavour has a natural orange colour. The grape has no colour apart from whatever tint the raw ingredients naturally imparts when mixed.

Intra-MD is also arguably the best peri-workout nutrition product on the market right now outside of Plazma. But Plazma costs significantly more, significantly (I've used Plazma for roughly a year straight).

Check out Bob's (TheSolution) review on the grape Intra-MD:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IEeUJK6o28

[guest]

Repped all I could...I'll have to catch up tomorrow for helpful suggestions. Thanks!

I'm a backer of Amino1...2 scoops in a gallon jug - drink all day.
The flavor i prefer though is bright pink lol.

However, there were a couple i've had that hardly changed the color, just made it look dirty ...lemon lime maybe? also the blue one (didn't taste great) hardly changed the color

I have tried that..I seem to recall it being not so clear, actually...kind of cloudy. But good thought! Thanks.

correct, no artificials or dyes but its definitely not clear :-)

OP, why the clear liquid rule?

no idea. I pay $70/month to get treated like a child.

your situation will dictate it obviously, but i'd be looking for a new gym if mine started dictating what i can and can't drink on their premises

I have. The location is ideal, though - and it's Lifetime, so it has a pretty decent set up. I would leave in a heartbeat if a good gym with a good location opened up, though.

[RVAPump]

colour

[powercage]

Well OP should stop lifting at Planet Fitness then huh?

lmao

[kissdadookie]

colour

Yup.

[Aweman]

Like powercage posted, they're probably worried that the dyes/colouring would stain something if spilled.

[KillerHooks]

Just took a look at mine and appears to have no dyes or food coloring. Muscletch's Amino Build.
Mixes a bit cloudy, but I don't think even plain bcaas mix clear.

Love this stuff - tastes like a white mr.freezie!

[TheFugitive]

G,

Checkout MAN Sports, their new amino's have no added dye

[dailob]

Core ABC.

i use Core ABC and unfortunately, it's not clear - it's yellowish so OP can't use this either

[Marshall28]

What about unflavored BCAAs?

[Marshall28]

Also take a look at AminoBuild White Grape. This should work for the clear liquid policy.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mu...ino-build.html

[The Solution]

Core ABC / intra MD

[guest]

Check out ISO-Aminos from MAN Sports. Crazy good flavoring. But would your gym just not allow a non see through shaker and solve that issue?

G,

Checkout MAN Sports, their new amino's have no added dye

I do tend to like them as a company, so I'll check it out. Thanks!

i use Core ABC and unfortunately, it's not clear - it's yellowish so OP can't use this either

Core ABC / intra MD

CoreABC looks like something to definitely check out. Intra MD...that's a whole different take on the peri-workout with the dextrin, so I may have to check that out as well (kissdadookie mentioned grape not having colour)

Just took a look at mine and appears to have no dyes or food coloring. Muscletch's Amino Build.
Mixes a bit cloudy, but I don't think even plain bcaas mix clear.

Love this stuff - tastes like a white mr.freezie!

Also take a look at AminoBuild White Grape. This should work for the clear liquid policy.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mu...ino-build.html

Goint to check it out..Thanks!

[TMac26]

Why not get a solid colored shaker.



I doubt they will ask to see if the color is clear.