The Grind is an amino acid supplement made by Axe & Sledge Supplements.

It’s an intra-workout formula, designed to improve hydration and recovery.

Axe & Sledge Supplements is an up-and-coming brand based in the United States.

Ingredients Label

Active Ingredients

Essential Amino Acids

Essential amino acids, also known as EAAs, are the protein building blocks which the human body can’t make on its own.

This group also includes the branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), leucine, isoleucine, and valine.

The Grind includes a bunch of EAAs and extra BCAAs, which are both shown by research to reduce muscle breakdown and improve recovery (1, 2).

Coconut Water

As you may know, coconut water is a great natural source of electrolytes.

When taken around the time of training, it may be able to boost your performance, as well as your recovery via rehydration (3, 4).

Betaine

Betaine is a compound found in sugar-beets.

It’s known to improve power output, and might also have positive effects on fat-loss and lean muscle gain (5).

The effective dose is around 2.5g.

Ornithine

Ornithine is an amino acid which has been shown to reduce fatigue (6).

An effective dose is about 2g.

Glutamine

Glutamine is an amino acid that’s been shown to have positive effects on muscle recovery.

It might not be entirely necessary, however, if you consume enough BCAAs or protein (7).

Who Takes It?

Athletes wanting to improve their workout quality and recovery may enjoy using The Grind.

How to Take

Mix 1 scoop (16g) with 250-350mL water, and consume either during or after your workout.

Side Effects

There are no significant side effects associated with the ingredients in The Grind, at the doses provided.

Pros

Reduces muscle breakdown during workouts
Contains ingredients for improved performance and results
Improves recovery and rehydration.

Cons

Glutamine may not have additional effects with BCAAs
Betaine and Ornithine doses are smaller than the effective doses.

Conclusion

The Grind is a great amino acid supplement, which contains more than just EAAs.

It includes a bunch of extras to improve performance and recovery, including less-common extras like betaine and ornithine, which may further boost workout quality.

Some of these are dosed a little low, but would be very complementary to a pre-workout supplement.