£32.95
HR Labs HydroEAA is a complete hydration and essential amino acid formula designed to cover the main intra-workout bases in one product.
It combines 10g of essential amino acids with key electrolytes, taurine, coconut water powder, marine minerals and AstraGin. The idea is simple, support hydration, performance and recovery in one drink.
This is a strong option for people who want more than just an electrolyte drink, and more than just an amino drink. It gives you both, in a large 540g tub with 30 servings, which makes it very good value for money as an intra-workout product.
Nutrition Breakdown: (per 18g serving size)
Calories – 13kcal
Protein – 0g
Carbohydrates – 1.6g
Fat – 0g
Salt – 0.97g
Essential Amino Acid Blend – 10,000mg
L-Leucine – 5,590mg
L-Lysine – 1,180mg
L-Threonine – 830mg
L-Isoleucine – 680mg
L-Valine – 640mg
L-Phenylalanine – 440mg
L-Methionine – 315mg
L-Histidine – 265mg
L-Tryptophan – 60mg
Taurine – 1,500mg
Pink Himalayan Salt – 1,000mg
Sodium – 470mg
Potassium – 259mg
Calcium – 80mg
Magnesium – 60mg
Ingredients:
Essential Amino Acid Blend
L-Leucine
L-Lysine
L-Threonine
L-Isoleucine
L-Valine
L-Phenylalanine
L-Methionine
L-Histidine
L-Tryptophan
Acidity Regulators, Citric Acid and Malic Acid
Taurine
Pink Himalayan Salt
CocoMineral, Coconut Water Powder
Aquamin MG, Marine Minerals supplying naturally derived Magnesium Citrate
Aquamin F, Marine Algae supplying naturally derived Calcium
Flavouring
Potassium Citrate
Colouring, Red Beetroot Powder
Anti-Caking Agent, Silicon Dioxide
Sweetener, Sucralose
AstraGin, Astragalus Membranaceus and Panax Notoginseng
Is it suitable for vegans/vegetarians?
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Halal: Yes, HR Labs states Halal Certified
Allergen Information:
Manufactured in a facility that also handles cereals including gluten, egg, soya and milk.
HydroEAA is a really solid intra-workout product because it kills 2 big birds with just 1 stone, hydration and essential amino acids.
A lot of products do one or the other. You either get an electrolyte drink, which helps with fluid balance, or you get an amino drink, which supports recovery and muscle protein synthesis. This gives you both in one tub, which is why I think it represents good value for money.
The big selling point here is that it’s not a tiny sachet or a weakly dosed amino drink. You’re getting a large 540g tub, 30 servings, 10g of EAAs, a proper electrolyte blend, taurine, coconut water powder and marine minerals.
For people who train hard, sweat heavily or want something refreshing and tasty to sip during sessions, it ticks a lot of boxes.
Who it’s for:
Gym users who want an intra-workout drink.
Strength athletes.
Bodybuilders.
Hyrox and CrossFit-style training.
Endurance athletes.
People who sweat heavily.
Anyone who wants hydration and recovery support in one product.
People who want better value from a large tub rather than single sachets.
What it does:
Supports hydration during training.
Provides all 9 essential amino acids.
Helps support muscle protein synthesis.
Helps replenish key electrolytes lost through sweat.
Supports recovery around hard training.
Gives you an easy drink to sip pre, intra or post-workout.
How I’d use it:
1 scoop in 400-500ml water during training.
Use intra-workout for hard gym sessions.
Use during longer cardio, Hyrox-style or conditioning sessions.
Use on hot days when sweat loss is higher.
Could also be used first thing in the morning if hydration needs a boost.
The Science:
Essential amino acids and muscle protein recovery from resistance exercise
Study: This study looked at whether essential amino acids could stimulate net muscle protein balance after resistance exercise.
American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2002
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12217881/
This supports the use of EAA’s around training, especially in a product like HydroEAA that provides all 9 essential amino acids.
Fluid and electrolyte supplementation for exercise heat stress
Study: This paper reviewed fluid and electrolyte losses during exercise, especially when heat and sweat loss increase hydration demands.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10919961/
This supports the electrolyte side of HydroEAA, particularly for people training hard, sweating heavily or exercising in warmer conditions.
