93.5
Best for athletes seeking stimulant-free recovery and hydration during intense workouts.
- 7g BCAAs per serving
- Hydrating electrolyte blend
- NSF Certified for Sport
$25
Head to head · Recovery
Refuge Recovery A Buddhist Path to Recovering vs Sport BCAA Powder Blue Raspberry Ice
Ravvy scores Refuge Recovery A Buddhist Path to Recovering at 85.93 and Sport BCAA Powder Blue Raspberry Ice at 92.66. Sport BCAA Powder Blue Raspberry Ice takes the overall pick, best for competitive athletes needing clean, third-party tested hydration and recovery..
Ravvy pick
92.7
$18
Competitive athletes should buy this for its trusted NSF certification and hydration focus, though they sacrifice the pump-enhancing citrulline found in other BCAA variants.
How they score
| Factor | Refuge Recovery A Buddhist Path to Recovering | Sport BCAA Powder Blue Raspberry Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Solubility | – | 91 |
| Value for Money | – | 82.5 |
| Ingredient Safety | – | 96.5 |
| Dietary Versatility | – | 89.5 |
| Recovery Effectiveness | – | 84 |
Refuge Recovery A Buddhist Path to Recovering
Sport BCAA Powder Blue Raspberry Ice
What owners praise
- NSF Certified for Sport for banned substance safety
- Zero sugar and zero calories fits strict diet plans
- Optimal 2:1:1 BCAA ratio for muscle protein synthesis
- Included electrolyte blend supports better hydration
- Highly soluble powder that mixes well in standard shakers
What to know first
- Artificial sweeteners may be too sweet for some
- Blue dye can stain plastic containers over time
- Does not contain citrulline found in the Original formula
Skip it if consumers sensitive to artificial sweeteners or food dyes
Specs side by side
| Spec | Refuge Recovery A Buddhist Path to Recovering | Sport BCAA Powder Blue Raspberry Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Edition | First Paperback Edition | – |
| ISBN-10 | 0062122843 | – |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062122841 | – |
| Language | English | – |
| Publisher | HarperOne | – |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.72 x 8.25 inches | – |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | 12.2 ounces |
| Print length | 288 pages | – |
| Publication date | June 10, 2014 | – |
| Best Sellers Rank | See Top 100 in Books | #2,119 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #6 in Branched Chain Amino Acids Nutritional Supplements |
| UPC | – | 842595113365 842595105308 |
| ASIN | – | B07BV6Y72J |
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