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Hi there Reader,

I want to talk about something that gets lumped in with the supplement bro world but really shouldn't be and that is amino acids. Specifically, essential amino acids. And specifically, why I use them and why they matter for women who train.
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First, let me clear something up because the terminology gets confusing fast.
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You've probably heard of BCAAs, branched-chain amino acids. They're everywhere. They're in practically every gym bag. And they do something useful. But they're only 3 of the 9 essential amino acids your body needs and cannot make on its own. Just three. Which means if you're only taking BCAAs, you're getting a partial picture.
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Essential amino acids, all 9 of them, are the ones your body depends on entirely from food or supplementation. They're the building blocks for muscle protein synthesis, for recovery, for energy production at the cellular level. When you're training consistently and trying to actually build and maintain muscle, your body needs all 9 working together. Not a shortcut version.
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This is why I use Kion Aminos. It's a complete EAA formula. Kion Aminos have all 9 essential amino acids, in research-backed ratios developed from over 20 years of amino acid science. The formula is weighted toward leucine (40% of the blend), which is the amino acid most directly responsible for triggering muscle protein synthesis. It's not a random assortment. It's specific.
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I don’t go to the gym without my Kion Aminos. I have noticed so many positive changes since using them regularly.

Here's what I actually notice: less soreness after hard sessions, better recovery between workouts, and energy during training that isn't the jittery-crash kind because it's completely stimulant-free. No caffeine. No pre-workout feel. Just your muscles having what they need to perform and recover.
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I mix it in water and drink it during training. It comes in Mixed Berry, Watermelon, Cool Lime, and Mango and they taste like actual flavored water, not like you're drinking a gummy chalky supplement (like other aminos I’ve tried).

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If you're already training consistently and need a boost during your workout, you feel like you're sore longer than you should be, you're dragging into your next session, you're not building the way you expect this is worth trying. It's not magic. It's just giving your muscles the raw materials they're asking for.

Try Kion Aminos → here and use code RACHAELSTRICKER for a discount.

I can't wait to live a life well nourished with you!