Saw a short piece today arguing amino acid waters are a recovery shortcut. My layperson take: that sounds like hydration with better marketing.
I lift four mornings a week, keep protein around 160g, and track sleep and soreness in a tiny note; the weeks that feel best are boringly consistent on those three. A flavored bottle might help me drink more, but I would not expect it to change recomp.
Curious whether anyone else saw it and whether it shifts what you keep in your gym bag.