BCAAs

90%
Good

Overall, Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD is a good, unique supplement. The “read-to-drink” supplements are convenient and easy to use/carry around to and from the gym.

If you are in the market for a BCAA drink, Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD is worth checking out. But, if you want a supplement that has more pump ingredients and perhaps more caffeine content, you should look elsewhere, as Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD isn’t solely marketed as a pre-workout.

  • Ingredients
  • Effectiveness
  • Value
  • Flavor
  • Mixability

Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD is a “ready-to-drink” supplemented formulated with BCAAs, a pump ingredient, and a stimulant.

Let’s take a look inside the bottle to see if $22 for 12 bottles is worth the money.

The Ingredient Profile

Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD’s formula is quite simple. It features 5 ingredients total:

BCAAs (5 g)

Within this 5 g of BCAAs are 4 g L-leucine, and 500 mg each of L-isoleucine and L-valine.

BCAAS are supplemented with to improve post-workout recovery and combat muscle soreness. You may be wondering why there is 4 g of one BCAA and smaller doses of the others. That is because L-leucine happens to be extra beneficial because supplementing with increases muscle protein synthesis. [1]

L-Citrulline (1 g)

This amino acid is referred to by the supplement community as a “pump” ingredient. L-citrulline converts to nitric oxide, which in turn improves blood flow. [2]

Caffeine (100 mg)

This stimulant is used to improve focus, energy output, and cognition. [3] It’s no wonder it is one of the most popular ingredients in pre-workout supplements.

While the profile is small, Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD does contain some impressive ingredients. The smaller caffeine dose per serving is nice for a couple reasons. Not only does this accommodate users who are very sensitive to caffeine, but it also allows for those that can handle bigger caffeine amounts to take more than 1 serving and also get extra BCAA content. However, having to take 2 servings at a time can get pricy.

Flavor and Availability

Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD will come in both a watermelon and a grape flavor. So far availability online seems fairly limited, although some big third-party websites do appear to be carrying it.

This supplement, unlike many others, is different in that it is an already mixed bottle, ready to drink. Consequently, online it is sold in 12-packs.

How to Maximize Use

Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD can be used as a pre-workout, intra-workout, and even a post-workout supplement.

To get optimal results, we recommend using Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD in conjunction with consistent exercise.

We also recommend assessing tolerance to begin, just in case you are sensitive to caffeine. Once you open Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD, you’ll need to keep it refrigerated if you decide to finish it off later.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD is a good, unique supplement. The “read-to-drink” supplements are convenient and easy to use/carry around to and from the gym.

If you are in the market for a BCAA drink, Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD is worth checking out. But, if you want a supplement that has more pump ingredients and perhaps more caffeine content, you should look elsewhere, as Cytosport Monster Mobilized Amino 6:1:1 RTD isn’t solely marketed as a pre-workout.

References

[1] Layne E. Norton and Donald K. Layman. “Leucine Regulates Translation Initiation of Protein Synthesis in Skeletal Muscle after Exercise.” J. Nutr. February 2006 vol. 136 no. 2 533S-537S. Available from: http://jn.nutrition.org/content/136/2/533S.full

[2] L-Citrulline. WebMD. Available from: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1245-l-citrulline.aspx?activeingredientid=1245&activeingredientname=l-citrulline

[3] Caffeine. WebMD. Available from: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-979-caffeine.aspx?activeingredientid=979&activeingredientname=caffeine