Essential BCAA 2:1:1: what buyers say
How the score works
Fruity flavours often go down well, but poor dissolving and a bitter unflavoured version drag the verdict down.
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AI (Claude) summary of 34 reviews from Myprotein's web shop, read on 16 October 2026, spot-checked by people. We don't verify ourselves that reviewers are buyers. How we use reviews
What buyers like
- +Flavours like iced tea, berry burst and lemon lime taste like lemonade. 20×
- +In a shaker or mixed first with a little water, buyers say it mixes fine. 9×
What buyers complain about
- –Many buyers say the powder floats and dissolves poorly. 10×
- –Buyers say the unflavoured version tastes bitter or chemical. 6×
- –Flavours like tropical, kiwi and lemon lime go down badly with some. 8×
- –A few buyers find certain flavours extremely sweet. 2×
Watch out
- !Dissolves poorly in cold water; a little water first or a shaker helps. 11×
- !Avoid the unflavoured one if you can't stand bitter tastes. 6×
- !One buyer reports stomach upset and points to traces of milk. 1×
- !One buyer reports vomiting within ten minutes of the unflavoured one. 1×
- !One buyer finds the new price per kilo extremely high. 1×
The number is how many of the 34 reviews we read mention this. We only show points about taste, mixing, packaging, price and reported complaints, not about effects.
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Prices from Myprotein's website, including VAT, excluding shipping. The shop's price applies.
The price is being updated. See the current price at Myprotein.
How the score of 6.1 is made
This shop uses a review system we don't yet have enough products from to compare fairly, so the score is the AI verdict alone.
Frequently asked questions
What do buyers think of Myprotein Essential BCAA 2:1:1?
Fruity flavours often go down well, but poor dissolving and a bitter unflavoured version drag the verdict down. Supplist score 6.1 out of 10, number 6 in amino acids.
What do buyers like most?
Flavours like iced tea, berry burst and lemon lime taste like lemonade. (20 of 34 reviews read)
What's the most common complaint?
Many buyers say the powder floats and dissolves poorly. (10 of 34 reviews read)
What does Essential BCAA 2:1:1 cost per 100 g?
€8.00 at the best-value size, on the day of the last price check.
Other amino acids
7.4L-Glutamine
- Many buyers say it dissolves quickly and without clumps. 42×
- Many buyers find the taste or aftertaste nasty or bitter. 32×
7.0BCAA Mega Caps (400 caps)
- Reviewers find the capsules easy to swallow, nicer than big tablets. 5×
- The tub is much too big and mostly full of air. 4×
6.7Amino Perfection
- Many buyers find the taste nice and refreshing, especially fruit punch and raspberry. 71×
- Several buyers taste a chemical sweetener flavour or an aftertaste that lingers. 9×
6.5NAC 600 mg
- Buyers call the price per daily dose good, also compared with the pharmacy. 7×
- Several buyers say taking it between meals takes some getting used to. 4×
Reviews read on 16 October 2026; prices checked on 16 October 2026. Prices in the shop may have changed since. A summary of what buyers say, not medical advice.