no brick in your stomach
Clear, light, around 20 calories. Drink it mid-session, before breakfast, or at 5am on an empty stomach without regretting it.
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RECOVERMixes clear — never chalky, never opaque
Recover
bare aminos
Train today. Wake up ready to go again tomorrow.
01
Improve recovery between sessions
02
Support and build lean muscle
03
Train harder, and sooner
What changesAnd roughly when
you'll notice it
in the mornings.
the next morning feels different
The most common thing buyers write to us about: less next-day heaviness, and stairs stop being a talking point after leg day.
sessions stack instead of costing you
Four hard weeks instead of two hard weeks and two spent catching up. Consistency is the whole game — this protects it.
★★★★★
“The product really assisted me in my preparation trainings for my first comrades marathon and I finished the race my first time at 56yrs”
Now the numbers
Every dose disclosed, no blends
read the label.
Amino profile
Per 1 scoop (30 servings per tub)
L-Leucine
2,000 mg
L-Lysine
845 mg
L-Isoleucine
600 mg
L-Valine
600 mg
L-Threonine
400 mg
L-Phenylalanine
300 mg
L-Methionine
150 mg
L-Histidine
100 mg
L-Tryptophan
5 mg
Total essential aminos
5,000 mg
Other ingredients
Mixed Berry, Mango Orange: Citric acid, flavourant, anti-caking agent, natural sweeteners (stevia & erythritol).
Peach Ice Tea: Citric acid, flavourant, rooibos extract, anti-caking agent, non-nutritive sweetener (sucralose).
Unflavoured: Anti-caking agent.
Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, soy and gluten.
One level scoop, 30 servings per tub. Nine free-form essential aminos, 5,000mg in total — 2,000mg of that is leucine. No proprietary blends.
Also in every serving
Calories
~20
Sugar
0 g
Proprietary blends
None
Suitable for
Vegans
How to use it
One scoop in 300–500ml of cold water. During training, straight after, or first thing on training days. On rest days, whenever suits — the point is that you don't skip it.
Independent evidence · not our study
the conclusions aren't our opinion.
they're the ISSN's.
In 2023 the International Society of Sports Nutrition reviewed the literature on essential amino acid supplementation and published ten conclusions as its official position. Here they are — and where Bare Aminos sits against them. We didn't run the study and we didn't choose the numbers.
Read the position standRecover between sessions
1.5–3g
The dose at which muscle protein synthesis switches on. Every Bare serving delivers 5g.
Skip the digestion
0
Free-form aminos need no breaking down — they raise blood amino levels fast, and that rise is the trigger.
Keep training past forty
2g
Ageing muscle needs a greater proportion of leucine to overcome anabolic resistance. That is our leucine dose.
Hold muscle while cutting
~20 cal
EAA requirements rise in a deficit. Bare covers the full amino load for about twenty calories.
The full position
all ten conclusions, in plain language
01
ISSN position
Repair is the point
Protein turnover replaces the muscle proteins training degrades. That turnover is the metabolic foundation everything else sits on.
02
ISSN position
Free-form works fast
Free-form EAAs raise blood amino levels quickly, and that rise is what switches muscle protein synthesis on.
03
ISSN position
Safe to add
The safe upper limit of EAA intake comfortably accommodates supplementation on top of the food you already eat.
04
ISSN position
1.5–3g starts it
At rest, muscle protein synthesis is stimulated from as little as 1.5–3g, and plateaus around 15–18g.
Bare, not the ISSN
Every Bare Aminos serving delivers 5,000mg of essential aminos, including 2g of leucine.
05
ISSN position
Only the essentials
The non-essential aminos are not required for the response. Nine is the list that matters.
06
ISSN position
Better than protein
Gram for gram, free-form EAAs stimulate muscle protein synthesis more than an equivalent amount of intact protein.
07
ISSN position
Take it daily
Repeated EAA doses through the day do not blunt the anabolic response to your actual meals.
08
ISSN position
Age needs leucine
Ageing muscle is less sensitive — "anabolic resistance" — and needs a greater proportion of leucine to respond.
09
ISSN position
Even without training
In anabolic-resistant populations, EAA supplementation can improve functional outcomes without exercise attached.
10
ISSN position
More when cutting
EAA requirements rise in a caloric deficit. Meeting them is what preserves anabolic sensitivity while you lose weight.
Ferrando AA, Wolfe RR, Hirsch KR, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: essential amino acid supplementation on skeletal muscle and performance. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 20(1), 2023. doi:10.1080/15502783.2023.2263409. These findings describe essential amino acids as a category — Bare Aminos has not itself been the subject of a clinical trial.
so why not just drink protein?
You still should — food first, always. This is for the moments a shake is too heavy, too slow, or simply not going to happen.
Bare Aminos
Whey shake / BCAAs
Essential aminos included
All nine
BCAAs: three
Sits in your stomach
No — mixes clear
Often, mid-session
Calories per serving
~20
120–200
Works fasted
Yes
No
Bare Aminos is an essential amino acid supplement, not a protein powder — it supplies the essential aminos your body can't make, without the calorie load.
The science
the long version
of this label.
Where the 5,000mg comes from, why 2g of it is leucine, what the ISSN's 2023 position stand actually concluded — and a straight list of what essential aminos don't do.
Read the science →About an 8 minute read
- 9essential aminos, all of them
- 5,000mgper serving, 2g of it leucine
- ISSN 2023position stand, quoted in full
4.4
★★★★★
average rating
★★★★★
“The only product I've used where I can see and feel the difference in my daily training. More endurance and strength and better recovery.”
★★★★★
“Absolutely love these bare aminos. It minimises post workout soreness. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to make progress with training and muscle recovery.”
★★★★☆
“First time using this product and can feel the difference after two weeks and definitely when I drink it before my workouts, more energy during workouts and my muscle recovery is great post workout.”
Not sure it's for you?
60-day money-back. Drink the whole tub — if nothing changes, we refund it.
the honest answers.
When will I actually feel something?
Most people notice the next-morning difference inside the first two weeks of consistent use. If you train three or more times a week, that's when it shows up first.
Can I take it with creatine or Carb Fuel?
Yes. They do different jobs. Creatine is a daily 5g habit and the time of day doesn't matter much. Carb Fuel is for during or straight after a long session. Bare Aminos is the amino load on top of the food you already eat. Plenty of people take all three on training days.
Will it break my fast?
Honestly, yes — if you're fasting strictly. A serving is about 20 calories and the aminos are absorbed straight away, which is the whole point of them. If you're doing time-restricted eating, most people take it at the end of the window, with the first meal, or after training. If you're fasting on medical advice, check with your healthcare professional first.
How is this different to a protein shake?
A shake is whole protein your body still has to break down. This is nine essential aminos already in free form — 5,000mg in total, 2,000mg of it leucine — so there's no digestion step, it's about 20 calories, and it mixes clear. It's a top-up alongside your food, not a meal replacement, and it supports recovery without sitting heavy before or after a session.
When does it ship, and what does delivery cost?
Orders ship from Durban in 2–4 working days, anywhere in South Africa. Delivery is free over R1250 and tracked on everything else. All prices are in ZAR.
what it goes with.
Build · most-bought together
Pure Creatine
5g to build, 5g to rebuild. The stack most customers land on and stay on.
R249Add
Hydrate · for the hot ones
Hydrating Aminos
The same formula plus the salts you sweat out. Swap it in for summer sessions.
R599Add
Coming soon
Performance Aminos
Bare Aminos is for after. This one is for during — bigger amino load, fuel and focus in one bottle. Lemon Lime first.
Not yet launchedJoin waitlist
Free Electrolytes with any 2 Aminostwo tubs is two months
Build your box →two tubs is two months
of not thinking about it.
Build your box around any two Bare Aminos and a Pure Electrolytes 30 Serving Box is added free — it repeats with every 2 Bare Aminos. Free delivery over R1250, ships in 2–4 working days.
Verified reviews
in their own words
Every review below is from a verified buyer. We don't edit them and we don't remove the critical ones.
F
Bare Creatine Monohydrate has been the best and biggest game changer in my training and build up to smashing my goals! I recover quicker and am able to handle a more intense load, way easier than before!
L
I love this product! This packaging allows me to have a few in my handbag, my car, my gym back and right next to my desk for ease! This product has a great taste, not too sweet. Its perfect for every day... I haven't gotten tired of this flavor yet like so many other products and flavors
C
I always use the creatine and the peach ice tea flavour aminos in the beautiful bottle - I honestly use Bare Nutrition daily to feel my best and just like I have that extra spark for a physical lifestyle
R
Great product, im 60 years old and it help me a lot to put on some muscle.
T
Still bit earlier to really tell however in the above 8 mile ocean swim this week end I felt good, no cramping and recovery is reasonable given I'm 79 this year so things looking great for continued use of yr product
B
Excellent product! Used it for over a year now everyday and its doing amazing things for my body and recovery!
S
It changed my stamina and helps me with my OMAD journey
S
It changed my stamina and helps me with my OMAD journey
B
I love these amino acids🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
They help a lot with my CrossFit workouts and recovery.
Been taking them for over a month now and just love them.
I take them before I train as well as during my training.
B
I have been using the berry amino acids for over a week. I take one scoop prior to work out and one during my work out.
I have noticed my energy has improved and I am able to go longer without stopping and use heavier weights.
Thank you for this amazing product.
S
Fantastic addition to my vitamin regime! More energy, weight loss and all round healthier!
N
Hi Sam I am 53yrs old and been running for the past 20 yrs…..I have never seen and felt anything like I do now that I have started using your product ,it’s the best ,thank you so much 🙏🏻
C
These where the amino acids that I was running low on. So great-full for this product.
J
Absolutely love it!!! Makes me feel stronger in the gym, i have a clear head, focus is amazing, energy is fantastic, would love another tub!!
Z
After my thorough research into the benefits of EAAs over traditional BCAAs, I went on a hunt to find a good quality EAA mix in South Africa. This is how I came across Bare Ayr and I must say it is probably the highest quality blend of all 9 essential aminos acids out there.
When taken regularly, I can feel the difference in the gym, post workout recovery as well as my overall energy and focus. I have 2 bottles now and intend to keep using Bare Ayr daily! But now please release an Iso Whey for us!!
b
So So impressed... everything from the customer care, packaging and especially with taste and effectiveness in the product! I've noticed that I have been sleeping a bit better as well, Which is a huge plus for me. Will definitely be carrying on with this product during my health journey.
M
Im not sure what I was expecting but WOW! I sleep SO well on this product. It has completely cut my sugar cravings and i'm no way near as hungry as I usually am during the day. I have just started training in gym recently and it has helped me perform along with recovery. Great results in such little time!
V
Tastes good
R
I’ve just completed a 900 km mountain bike tour over 9 days, and I honestly can’t say enough about how much Bare Ayre Aminos helped with my recovery.
I took one sachet within 30 minutes of finishing each day. On the longer days, or when I felt my protein intake hadn’t been enough, I also took one at breakfast.
The difference in my recovery was remarkable! Despite the distance and accumulated fatigue, I was amazed at how well I recovered and how ready I felt to get back on the bike the following day.
I can highly recommend this product — it’s definitely earned a permanent place in my cycling kit! 🚵♀️💪
W
Difficult to mix does not dissolve easily
Feel nauseous and lack of w ergo after drinking
N
Excellent during your workout and really boost recovery
C
Great product, can feel the difference
D
I’ve been using the EAAs for over a year and find them to certainly help my recovery from training much faster than when I don’t take them immediately after my session.
M
Suggestion: why dont you produce a variety pack with different flavours?
T
Bare Single Serving Sachets - Bulk Packs.