Hydrating Aminos

Hydrating Aminos

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R 549.00
R 549.00
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Hydrating Aminos
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Hydrating Aminos

Hydrating Aminos

R 549.00
R 549.00

Bare Hydrating Aminos contains the same EAA formula as our Bare Aminos, with added  4 electrolytes to support hydration: Sodium, Potassium, Calcium & Magnesium. By combining our powerful Essential Amino Acid (EAA) blend with a unique electrolyte mix, we've created a product that not only supports muscle repair and growth but also ensures optimal hydration and sustained energy. 
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ENGINEERED FOR THE HARDEST SESSIONS

Build muscle. Stay hydrated. One scoop.

Whether you're 35km into Comrades or 12 minutes into a hero WOD, your body is losing what it needs to keep going. Hydrating Aminos replaces both — at once.

9 EAAs Complete spectrum
~400mg Sodium per scoop
<20 Calories per scoop
0g Sugar
WHAT IT DOES

Four jobs. One scoop.

Long sessions and hard sessions both break the same things — muscle, fluid balance, electrolytes, energy. Hydrating Aminos handles all four in parallel.

01

Build

9 essential amino acids in the dose your body actually responds to. The same EAA blend as Bare Aminos — clinically aligned with the 2023 ISSN position stand.

ISSN Position Stand · Conclusion 4
02

Hydrate

~500mg sodium plus potassium, calcium and magnesium — replacing the four electrolytes lost in sweat at the rate they're actually lost.

Sweat sodium losses, ACSM 2007
03

Endure

For sessions over 90 minutes, when whole food is impractical and water alone causes hyponatraemia. Designed for the second half of long efforts.

For Comrades, Two Oceans, Ironman, century rides
04

Push

For Hyrox stations, CF metcons, double sessions, and hot-day training. High intensity drains electrolytes faster than duration alone.

For Hyrox, CrossFit, padel, hot-climate gym work
SCIENCE YOU CAN FEEL

Two protocols, working in parallel.

Hydrating Aminos isn't 'EAAs with electrolytes added' — it's two evidence-led protocols engineered to support each other. Read the science behind both.

EAA SCIENCE

The ISSN Position Stand on EAAs, decoded.

10 conclusions, the dose-response curve, free-form vs whey absorption. With our interactive calculator.

Read the EAA science → HYDRATION SCIENCE

Sweat sodium loss & the EAA + electrolyte synergy.

Why sodium matters more than water for sessions over 60 minutes — and why pairing it with EAAs outperforms either alone.

Read the hydration science →
WHEN YOU FEEL IT

Benefits land in minutes. Compound for weeks.

Hydration support kicks in during the session you're in. Muscle benefits build session over session.

Mid-session

Sustained effort

  • Steady fluid balance
  • No cramps
  • Less fatigue at hour 2+
Post-session

Faster reset

  • Less DOMS
  • Quicker rehydration
  • Ready for the next session
Day 7

Better recovery

  • Improved between-session feel
  • Less soreness
  • More consistent output
Week 4

Compounding gains

  • Strength gains
  • Endurance improvements
  • Fewer crashed sessions
Ongoing

Race & season ready

  • Hot-day readiness
  • Long-effort confidence
  • The go-to for hard training blocks
9 EAAs · 5,085 MG PER SCOOP

Every gram, accounted for.

No proprietary blends. No fillers. No fairy dust. Just the building blocks of every protein in your body — in clinically validated ratios.

L-Leucine The trigger 2,000 mg +
Leucine is the master switch for muscle protein synthesis. At 2g per serve, Bare hits the leucine threshold needed to trigger maximum mTOR activation in a single dose.
L-Lysine The structural one 850 mg +
Essential for tissue growth, collagen synthesis, and immune function. Often the limiting amino acid in plant-based diets.
L-Isoleucine The fuel partner 680 mg +
Branched-chain amino acid that fuels working muscles and supports recovery between sets.
L-Valine The endurance BCAA 600 mg +
Reduces central nervous system fatigue during long sessions. Critical for endurance athletes.
L-Threonine The connective builder 400 mg +
Required for collagen and elastin synthesis. Supports tendon, ligament, and joint integrity.
L-Phenylalanine The focus precursor 300 mg +
Precursor to dopamine and noradrenaline — supports focus, mood, and motivation.
L-Methionine The detoxifier 150 mg +
Drives methylation and antioxidant pathways. Essential for liver health and recovery.
L-Histidine Signaller + protector 100 mg +
Buffers lactic acid build-up and supports endurance. Precursor to carnosine in muscle tissue.
L-Tryptophan Recovery + sleep 5 mg +
Precursor to serotonin and melatonin — supports sleep quality, the foundation of recovery.

Daily values based on a 70kg adult. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

WHY HYDRATING AMINOS

Nothing else does both jobs in one scoop.

Pure electrolytes don't build muscle. Pure EAAs don't replace sweat losses. Whey is too slow for intra-workout. We saw the gap and engineered for it.

BARE HYDRATING LMNT USN Hydrate Bare Aminos Whey + water
Builds muscle (full EAAs) Yes · 5g · 9 EAAs No No Yes · 5g · 9 EAAs Yes · slow
Replaces sweat sodium ~500 mg 1000 mg ~300 mg No No
Potassium ~200 mg 200 mg ~100 mg No Trace
Magnesium ~80 mg 60 mg ~50 mg No Trace
Calcium ~100 mg 0 mg ~80 mg No High
Intra-workout suitable Yes Yes Yes Yes No · digestion load
Calories per serve <20 10 ~30 <20 ~120
Sugar 0g 0g Variable 0g Variable
Sodium taste profile Balanced Very salty Mild n/a n/a
Best for Long + hard sessions Pure hydration Light hydration Daily MPS support Post-workout meal

All competitor values reflect publicly available label specs at time of writing. We update this table whenever competitor formulations change.

NOT SURE WHICH ONE?

Hydrating Aminos or Bare Aminos?

Both have the same EAA blend. Hydrating Aminos adds electrolytes for sessions where sweat and intensity matter. Pick the one that fits how you actually train.

Choose Hydrating Aminos if you...
  • Train sessions over 75 minutes
  • Sweat heavily — long runs, rides, or hot-day training
  • Do Hyrox, CrossFit, or other high-intensity work
  • Race ultra, marathon, Ironman, or stage events
  • Train twice a day or in summer heat
Stick with Bare Aminos if you...
  • Do mostly gym-based strength training under 60 minutes
  • Train indoors or in cool conditions
  • Want pure MPS support without added sodium
  • Take electrolytes separately from another source
  • Use EAAs daily for general recovery, not session fuel
Take the 60-second quiz → Compare to Bare Aminos
FEATURE BY FEATURE

Only one product hits every dot.

BARE HYDRATING
Pure electrolytes
BCAA mix
Whey shake
  • Complete 9 EAAs
  • Free-form (no digestion)
  • Meaningful sodium dose
  • All 4 key electrolytes
  • Under 20 calories
  • Zero sugar
  • Intra-workout safe
  • Supports MPS
  • Long-session ready
  • Mixes clear
WHEN TO USE IT

Long. Hot. Hard. Or all three.

Hydrating Aminos earns its place when the session asks more of you — through duration, heat, intensity, or all three at once.

⏱ FOR LONG SESSIONS

When duration is the test.

  • Long runs (90+ min) Comrades, Two Oceans, marathon training, ultra prep. Sip 1 scoop per 500ml every 45–60 minutes.
  • Cycling (century rides) Argus, 947, multi-hour gravel rides. 1–2 scoops per bottle, alternated with carb fuel.
  • Triathlon & Ironman Bike-leg hydration with built-in EAA support — protects muscle for the run when whole food is impractical.
  • Trail & multi-day events Stage races, expeditions, hiking. Lightweight, calorie-light, builds muscle while you keep moving.
⚡ FOR HARD SESSIONS

When intensity is the test.

  • Hyrox Stations stack sweat losses fast. 1 scoop pre, sip during transitions to keep electrolytes ahead of the work.
  • CrossFit metcons & Open WODs Engine-heavy WODs in non-AC boxes drain sodium quicker than people expect. Mid-WOD sip protects late-round output.
  • Double sessions AM strength + PM conditioning. Use between sessions to reset hydration and trigger MPS without a full meal.
  • Hot-climate gym work JHB summer training, padel, tennis, squash. Replaces what whole food can't keep up with on a 35°C day.

1–2 scoops per session. Mix into 500–750 ml water. Sip throughout — start before you feel thirsty, finish before the session ends.