Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) - Chocolate Salt

Complete Essential Amino Acid Powder — All 9 EAAs in Clinically Studied Ratios

Our Essential Aminos (EAA) powder delivers a full spectrum of all 9 essential amino acids your body needs but cannot produce on its own. With a generous 2g dose of L-Leucine per serving — the primary driver of muscle protein synthesis — plus 8 additional EAAs in scientifically optimised ratios, this is the most complete amino acid supplement for anyone serious about muscle recovery, lean muscle growth, and training performance.

Why EAAs Over BCAAs?

While BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) only provide 3 of the 9 essential amino acids, research consistently shows that all 9 EAAs are required to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Taking BCAAs alone without the other 6 essential amino acids limits your body's ability to build and repair muscle tissue. Our Essential Aminos formula provides the complete building blocks your muscles need — making it the superior choice for intra-workout hydration, post-workout recovery, and daily amino acid supplementation.

Himalayan Pink Salt for Natural Electrolytes

Each serving provides 384mg of sodium from Himalayan Pink Salt, delivering essential electrolytes lost through sweat during exercise. This supports proper hydration, muscle function, and endurance — making Essential Aminos the ideal training partner whether you're lifting weights, running, cycling, or doing high-intensity interval training.

Chocolate Salt Flavour — Naturally Sweetened

Flavoured with natural cocoa powder and sweetened exclusively with Stevia (Steviol Glycosides) — no artificial sweeteners, no sucralose, no aspartame. The unique chocolate salt flavour profile makes this one of the best-tasting EAA supplements on the market, perfect for sipping throughout your workout.

EAAs and Electrolytes for Muscle Preservation During Cutting and Fasting

Rapid weight loss — whether from fasting, aggressive dieting, or appetite-suppressing approaches — creates two problems at once. The first is the protein gap: when appetite drops, hitting the protein target needed to preserve lean muscle (around 1.6g per kg of bodyweight) becomes very difficult, and the body starts breaking down muscle alongside fat. Studies suggest up to 40% of total weight lost can come from lean tissue.

The second, less-discussed problem is electrolyte depletion. Reduced food intake means less sodium, potassium and magnesium coming in — and the slowed digestion associated with GLP-1 medications can compound it. The result is fatigue, cramps, light-headedness and poor training quality, at exactly the point when you need to be training to preserve muscle.

This is where Chocolate Salt Essential Aminos is uniquely positioned. Each serving delivers 5g of essential amino acids with 2g of leucine — the dose research identifies as the threshold for triggering muscle protein synthesis (MPS) — alongside 384mg of sodium from Himalayan Pink Salt. You close the protein gap and replenish electrolytes in a single, low-calorie chocolate drink that's easy to sip even when appetite is suppressed.

Mixed with water it's a near-zero-calorie muscle-preservation and hydration tool. Mixed with milk, it adds easy calories and protein on the days you can manage them. Use it intra-workout, between meals, or as your daily drink during any fat-loss phase or medically-supervised weight management programme.

📖 Read the full guide: EAAs and GLP-1 Medications — How to Preserve Muscle During Rapid Weight Loss. Reviewed by Sarah Law, Dip CNM. Covers the protein gap, the leucine threshold, why electrolytes matter, resistance training, and what happens after you stop the medication.

Always consult your prescribing clinician before adding supplements to any medical treatment plan.

Full Amino Acid Profile Per Serving (11.2g)

• L-Leucine: 2000mg — triggers muscle protein synthesis
• L-Lysine: 750mg - an essential amino acid used in collagen production
• L-Valine: 542mg — promotes muscle metabolism and tissue repair
• L-Isoleucine: 492mg — aids glucose uptake and energy during exercise
• L-Threonine: 411mg — essential for collagen and elastin production
• L-Phenylalanine: 394mg - an essential amino acid
• L-Methionine: 246mg - a sulphur-containing amino acid
• L-Histidine: 80mg - an essential amino acid
• L-Tryptophan: 53mg - one of the nine essential amino acids

Who Is This For?

Essential Aminos is ideal for gym-goers, athletes, runners, and anyone looking to support muscle recovery and growth. Whether you train fasted, need intra-workout fuel, or want to boost your daily protein intake with a low-calorie amino acid drink, this formula delivers. It's also an excellent option for vegans and vegetarians who may struggle to get sufficient essential amino acids from plant-based diets alone.

Quality You Can Trust

Manufactured in the UK under BRC license to the highest quality standards. Every batch is third-party tested with a Certificate of Analysis available via QR code on the label. 100% vegan, no artificial colours, no fillers — just clinically dosed amino acids in a formula that works.

60 servings per tub. Mix 1 scoop (11.2g) with 250ml water or milk. As an exercise aid, take 1-2 scoops with 250-500ml water 30 minutes before, during, or after training.