Rapid Recovery by Rapid Supplements is a stevia-sweetened essential amino acid (EAA) drink mix. Each 10 g scoop lists all nine EAAs, including 5,550 mg of BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio with 2,775 mg of leucine, and 0 g of sugars. The 300 g tub holds 30 serves. It suits people who like a flavoured amino drink around training. Shop Rapid Recovery.
At a glance
| Detail | Rapid Recovery |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rapid Supplements (Rapid Supps) |
| Type | EAA and BCAA powder, labelled a formulated supplementary sports food |
| Serve size | 10 g (1 scoop) |
| BCAAs per serve | 5,550 mg in a 2:1:1 ratio: 2,775 mg leucine, 1,388 mg valine, 1,388 mg isoleucine |
| Other EAAs per serve | 600 mg lysine, 500 mg threonine, 180 mg methionine, 150 mg phenylalanine, 120 mg histidine, 100 mg tryptophan |
| Nutrition per serve | 144 kJ, 7.2 g protein (dry base), 0.0 g fat, less than 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugars, 38 mg sodium (Raspberry Lemonade) |
| Servings / sizes we list | 300 g tub, 30 serves |
| Flavours we list | Exotic Fruits, Raspberry Lemonade, Grape, Mango Iced Tea, Lemon Lime |
| Dietary notes | Vegan logo on the front label. No artificial colours or sweeteners, according to the label. Made on a production line that also handles milk, gluten, soy, egg, nuts and seeds. Contains phenylalanine. |
What is in Rapid Recovery
The ingredient list is short: the nine essential amino acids (L-leucine, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L-lysine, L-threonine, L-methionine, L-phenylalanine, L-histidine and L-tryptophan), then flavour, food acid (E330) and stevia. No caffeine is listed. Rapid says it is made in Australia with imported ingredients.
EAAs vs BCAAs. Essential amino acids are the nine your body cannot make, so they have to come from food. BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine and valine) are three of those nine. In Rapid Recovery, the BCAAs make up about three quarters of the amino acids by weight: 5,550 mg out of roughly 7,200 mg in total.
What the evidence says. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stand on protein says it is the EAAs that are needed to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, and that a protein dose should aim for 700 to 3,000 mg of leucine alongside a balanced mix of EAAs. One scoop of Rapid Recovery has 2,775 mg of leucine. But the ISSN's general advice for a protein dose is 20 to 40 g of high-quality protein, and one scoop gives 7.2 g of protein on a dry basis, so it does not replace a protein shake or a meal.
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) places BCAAs in Group C, meaning the scientific evidence does not support a benefit for athletes. The ISSN also suggests athletes focus on whole food protein sources that contain all the EAAs. So treat Rapid Recovery as an optional, convenient extra: a flavoured, sugar-free drink with some amino acids, rather than a must-have. Our guide is it necessary to take BCAAs? goes into more detail.
Who it suits
- People who want a flavoured, sugar-free drink to sip through long sessions: 0 g of sugars and 144 kJ per scoop.
- Vegans who want an amino drink: the front of the tub carries a vegan logo.
- Anyone who finds a milky protein shake too heavy during training. Rapid Recovery mixes with water and has no fat.
- People who already meet their protein target from food and shakes and want an optional extra.
Who should check first
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): the label warns that it contains phenylalanine.
- Allergies: it is made on a production line that also handles milk, gluten, soy, egg, nuts and seeds.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, a medical condition or medication: check with your doctor before adding any supplement.
- Under 18: talk to a parent and a doctor or sports dietitian before using supplements.
- Drug-tested athletes: Sport Integrity Australia recommends a food-first diet and, if you do use supplements, batch-tested products. See our guide for drug-tested athletes.
How to use Rapid Recovery
Rapid's directions: mix one 10 g scoop with water. Drink it before, during or after training, or between meals. For long or very intense sessions, Rapid suggests a double serve of 20 g. Replace the lid straight away and store the tub in a cool, dry place below 25 degrees Celsius.
If your main goal is more protein across the day, count Rapid Recovery as only a small part of it. The ISSN suggests spreading protein doses evenly, every 3 to 4 hours, and our daily protein guide shows how to set your target.
How it compares
- Xtend Original BCAA: built around BCAAs, with 7 g of BCAAs per serve plus electrolytes, according to Cellucor.
- Legit Recovery EAA Formula: 7 g of BCAAs per 16 g scoop, plus 1,500 mg of L-glutamine, 1,250 mg of glycine and a small electrolyte blend.
- Legit Whey Isolate: if total protein is the goal, a whey isolate gives far more per serve, at 25.1 g of protein per 32.5 g scoop.
Where to buy Rapid Recovery in Melbourne and Australia
Buy Rapid Recovery online at Supps247 with Australia-wide delivery, or order online and click and collect from one of 11 Supps247 stores that offer online pickup. Supps247 has 18 stores, 17 in Victoria plus Richlands in Queensland, so use the store locator to find your nearest. Staff in store can help you compare labels side by side.
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Rapid Recovery EAA review: our verdict
Rapid Recovery is a more complete amino drink than BCAA-only formulas: all nine essential amino acids, 2,775 mg of leucine and 0 g of sugars per scoop, sweetened with stevia and carrying a vegan logo. It suits people who want a light, flavoured drink to sip through long sessions, including vegans. The honest trade-off: one scoop is only about 7.2 g of protein, and the AIS rates BCAAs Group C, so think of it as an optional extra, not a protein replacement. If total protein is your goal, a whey isolate or a vegan protein powder does far more per serve.
FAQs
Is Rapid Recovery a BCAA or an EAA?
Both. It contains all nine essential amino acids, and the three BCAAs make up 5,550 mg of each 10 g scoop, in a 2:1:1 ratio of leucine to isoleucine to valine.
How much leucine is in Rapid Recovery?
Each 10 g scoop has 2,775 mg of L-leucine. A double serve of 20 g, which Rapid suggests for long or intense sessions, doubles that.
Is Rapid Recovery vegan?
The front label carries a vegan logo. It is made on a production line that also handles milk, gluten, soy, egg, nuts and seeds, so take care if you have a serious allergy.
Does Rapid Recovery contain caffeine or sugar?
No caffeine is listed in the ingredients, and the panel shows 0 g of sugars per serve. It is sweetened with stevia.
When should I drink Rapid Recovery?
Rapid says before, during or after training, or between meals. Mixed with water, it is easy to sip through a session.
Do I need EAAs if I already eat enough protein?
Probably not. The AIS puts BCAAs in Group C, and the ISSN recommends focusing on whole food protein that contains all the EAAs. If you enjoy the taste and convenience, it is a reasonable optional extra.
Label details checked against the official Rapid Supplements product page on 19 October 2026. Formulas can change, so always read the label on the product you buy and follow the directions.
Sources: Rapid Supps, Rapid Recovery EAA/BCAA (30 Serves); Rapid Supps, Rapid Recovery Raspberry Lemonade nutrition panel; Rapid Supps, Rapid Recovery front label image; Jager et al. (2017), ISSN position stand: protein and exercise; Australian Institute of Sport, Group C supplements; Sport Integrity Australia, Supplements in sport; Cellucor, XTEND Original BCAA Powder; Legit Supps, Legit Recovery active ingredients panel; Legit Supps, Legit Whey Isolate
