Aminos

Single amino acids are some of the simplest supplements you can buy, and this section keeps them that way. Switch Nutrition makes Creapure creatine monohydrate, glycine and an EAA and BCAA electrolyte recovery mix, and Protein Supplies Australia does unflavoured creatine, L-glutamine, BCAAs and acetyl L-carnitine.

Most are a plain powder with nothing added, so they stir into water or a smoothie without fuss. Creatine has had a lot of attention lately, and not only from the gym crowd. Our post on creatine for women explains why we think it is worth a look.