Ghost - Intra

Ghost Intra is Ghost Lifestyle's intra-workout amino acid and recovery formula — the evolution of Ghost Amino, launched June 2024 as a more comprehensive formula. Three functional layers in one scoop: 10g of all nine essential amino acids (6g BCAAs in a 2:1:1 ratio plus 4g of the remaining six EAAs) for muscle protein synthesis and recovery, a Focus and Hydration matrix (Taurine, Himalayan Pink Salt, Aquamin, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Bisglycinate), and a nootropic adaptogen stack (KSM-66 Ashwagandha 600mg, Cognizin Citicoline 250mg) that sets Intra apart from standard EAA/BCAA products. Plus AstraGin for absorption optimization. Stimulant free. Vegan. Gluten free. Soy free. Sugar free. ~10 calories per serving. 20 servings. Fully transparent label. Zero proprietary blends. California Prop 65 Warning applies. Contains Phenylalanine.† Supplement Facts — Ghost Intra (Per 1 Scoop / 20 Servings) BCAA Matrix (6,000mg / 2:1:1 ratio) L-Leucine — 3,000mg L-Isoleucine — 1,500mg L-Valine — 1,500mg EAA Matrix (4,000mg — remaining 6 essential amino acids) L-Lysine L-Threonine L-Phenylalanine L-Methionine L-Histidine L-Tryptophan Combined 4,000mg total across all six remaining EAAs Total EAAs (All 9 Essential Amino Acids): 10,000mg (10g) per serving Focus and Hydration Matrix Taurine — 1,000mg Himalayan Pink Sea Salt — 637mg KSM-66 Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Root Extract) — 600mg Aquamin (Red Marine Algae mineral complex) — 500mg Cognizin Citicoline — 250mg Potassium Citrate — 262mg Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate (Albion TRAACS) AstraGin (Astragalus membranaceus + Panax notoginseng) — 50mg Stimulant free. Zero caffeine. Zero sugar. ~10 calories per serving. Fully transparent label. Zero proprietary blends. Vegan. Gluten free. Soy free. 20 servings per container. Contains Phenylalanine — not for use by individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU). Mix 1 scoop with 14-16oz of water. Consume during or after exercise, or throughout the day. Flavors: Welch's Grape, Blue Raspberry, Orange Squeeze, Warheads Sour Watermelon, Iced Tea Lemonade, and others California Prop 65 Warning applies. Why Ghost Intra Replaced Ghost Amino Ghost Amino was the brand's EAA/hydration product for several years before Ghost Intra launched in June 2024. Ghost Amino delivered 10g of total EAAs alongside Taurine, coconut water, and Aquamin — a solid formula that earned a strong following. Ghost Intra keeps the 10g total EAA foundation and the hydration component but replaces coconut water with a more comprehensive electrolyte matrix (Himalayan Pink Salt, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Aquamin) and adds two ingredients that Ghost Amino never had: KSM-66 Ashwagandha at a full clinical 600mg dose and Cognizin Citicoline at 250mg. These two additions are what make Intra categorically different from Ghost Amino and from every other EAA/intra-workout product at its price point — they transform a hydration-and-aminos formula into a hydration-and-aminos-and-nootropics-and-adaptogen formula.† The Three Dimensions of Ghost Intra Dimension 1 — The Full EAA Matrix (10g, All Nine Essential Amino Acids) The nine essential amino acids are the amino acids the human body cannot synthesize endogenously and must obtain from dietary protein. For muscle protein synthesis (MPS) — the biological process by which resistance training stimulus is converted to muscle tissue growth — all nine EAAs must be present simultaneously and in adequate concentrations. A complete EAA formula provides the full substrate supply for maximal MPS activation, while BCAA-only products provide only the three branched-chain amino acids and leave the remaining six EAAs to be sourced from other dietary protein consumed around the same time.† Ghost Intra's EAA profile is organized around a 2:1:1 BCAA ratio (3g Leucine, 1.5g Isoleucine, 1.5g Valine) for the three BCAAs, plus 4g distributed across the six remaining EAAs. The 3g of Leucine is particularly significant: Leucine is the primary mTOR activator among the EAAs — it is the molecular trigger that initiates the mTOR signaling cascade driving MPS. Research on leucine thresholds for MPS activation suggests that approximately 2-3g of leucine per feeding is the threshold for maximal mTOR activation, making Ghost Intra's 3g of L-Leucine precisely at the upper range of what research identifies as the optimal leucine dose for intra-workout EAA supplementation.† Dimension 2 — The Hydration and Electrolyte Matrix Ghost Intra's hydration side is built on Taurine (1,000mg), Himalayan Pink Sea Salt (637mg), Potassium Citrate (262mg), Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate (Albion TRAACS), and Aquamin (500mg). The magnesium form is particularly noteworthy — Albion TRAACS Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate is one of the highest-bioavailability magnesium forms available, substantially better absorbed than magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, or generic magnesium salts. Combined with Aquamin's multi-mineral marine complex and Potassium Citrate's alkalizing electrolyte support, Ghost Intra's electrolyte base is more sophisticated than most intra-workout products, which typically include token amounts of sodium and potassium with minimal attention to magnesium form or bioavailability.† Dimension 3 — KSM-66 Ashwagandha + Cognizin Citicoline (The Nootropic Adaptogen Stack) This is what separates Ghost Intra from every other EAA/intra-workout product on the market. No EAA or intra-workout formula includes both a full clinical dose of KSM-66 and a full clinical dose of Cognizin — yet Ghost Intra has both.† KSM-66 Ashwagandha at 600mg is the same dose used in the clinical trials that documented cortisol reduction, testosterone support, sleep quality improvement, and strength gains. In the intra-workout context, cortisol rises progressively during training — particularly in sessions exceeding 60-75 minutes, during high-volume training, and in athletes who are already under significant daily life stress. Cortisol during training blunts the anabolic response and accelerates muscle protein breakdown. Including 600mg of KSM-66 in an intra-workout formula provides cortisol-modulating support precisely when cortisol is rising, preserving a more favorable testosterone-to-cortisol ratio throughout the session.† Cognizin Citicoline at 250mg is the full clinical dose of the most bioavailable form of citicoline available — a water-soluble compound that crosses the blood-brain barrier and provides both choline (for acetylcholine synthesis) and cytidine (which converts to uridine, supporting brain membrane phospholipid synthesis). Cognizin at 250mg has documented effects on attention, focus, working memory, and cognitive energy in human clinical trials. In the intra-workout context, mental fatigue develops during training alongside physical fatigue — the latter portions of a training session are where focus deteriorates and the mind-muscle connection weakens. Cognizin's cholinergic and neuroprotective effects support sustained cognitive sharpness through the full training session, making Ghost Intra one of the few intra-workout supplements that addresses both the physical and cognitive dimensions of training performance simultaneously.† AstraGin — 50mg AstraGin at 50mg (the full standard research dose) is Ghost Intra's absorption optimization agent — a patented blend of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng that increases intestinal transporter activity for amino acids, glucose, and other nutrients. Research on AstraGin shows improvements in amino acid absorption rate and amount absorbed per serving. Including AstraGin at full dose alongside 10g of EAAs means more of those amino acids actually reach systemic circulation per serving — making the 10g of EAAs more effectively utilized than an identical 10g dose without absorption optimization.† Ghost Intra vs. Ghost Hydration — Which Is Right For You Ghost Hydration is the dedicated electrolyte and hydration product — higher Taurine (1,500mg vs. 1,000mg), the full five-electrolyte panel with Chloride and Calcium, PureWay-C Vitamin C, Senactiv, and 40 servings per container. No amino acids, no nootropics. Use Ghost Hydration when the goal is electrolyte replacement and hydration optimization without amino acid supplementation — daily hydration, cardio sessions, sports where nutrition needs are carbohydrate-focused rather than amino acid-focused, or multi-serving use throughout the day.† Ghost Intra is the comprehensive intra-workout and recovery formula — 10g EAAs for muscle protein synthesis, the KSM-66 and Cognizin nootropic-adaptogen stack for focus and cortisol management, and a complete electrolyte base. Use Ghost Intra during or after resistance training sessions, during high-intensity interval training where amino acid availability matters, and in training contexts where cognitive focus is a priority. For maximum coverage, Ghost Intra (during training) plus Ghost Hydration (before training and throughout the day) is the full-spectrum stack that addresses every hydration and recovery window.† Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Intra Can Ghost Intra be taken as a daily drink rather than just during workouts? Yes — Ghost markets it this way explicitly. The "Sustain Greatness at Any Hour" positioning is genuine product philosophy. The KSM-66's cortisol-managing and cognitive benefits, the Cognizin's focus and brain health support, and the EAAs' muscle protein synthesis contribution are all relevant outside of workout windows. Many users take Ghost Intra in the morning, mid-afternoon, or on rest days as a daily amino acid and nootropic drink. Zero caffeine means there are no timing restrictions.† Does Ghost Intra replace the need for a separate protein shake? No — 10g of EAAs is not equivalent to a full protein serving. Ghost Intra provides the essential amino acid substrate for muscle protein synthesis, but a complete protein source (Ghost Whey at 25g protein per serving, for example) provides all essential and non-essential amino acids plus the full amino acid pool needed for total body protein metabolism. Ghost Intra is most appropriate as an intra-workout amino supplement taken around training, with complete protein sources consumed at other meals. It complements protein intake rather than replacing it.† What's the Phenylketonuria (PKU) warning about? Ghost Intra contains L-Phenylalanine — one of the nine EAAs. Phenylalanine is the amino acid that individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) cannot metabolize due to a genetic absence of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. PKU affects approximately 1 in 10,000-15,000 people and requires a strict low-phenylalanine diet for life. Any person with PKU must not use Ghost Intra or any other complete EAA product. The warning "Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine" is an FDA-required label disclosure for any product containing phenylalanine.† How does Ghost Intra stack with Ghost Legend V4 or Ghost Pump? Ghost Intra is designed to stack with any Ghost product. The most common competition and serious training stack is: Ghost Legend V4 (pre-workout, 30 min before training) and Ghost Intra (sipped during training). Legend provides the stimulant, pump, and performance pre-training; Intra provides EAAs, electrolyte replacement, cortisol management, and cognitive support during the session. For athletes avoiding caffeine, Ghost Pump (stimulant-free) plus Ghost Intra is the corresponding stack. Ghost Size (creatine, daily) can be mixed directly into the Ghost Intra serving.† How to Take Ghost Intra Mix 1 scoop with 14-16oz of water or any beverage. Sip during exercise, consume post-workout for recovery, or drink any time of day. Zero caffeine — appropriate any time. Stimulant free. Contains Phenylalanine — not for individuals with PKU. Vegan. Gluten free. Prop 65.† Why Buy at Get Yok'd Real-time inventory across all five Southern California stores Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, Pasadena, and North Hollywood Authorized retailer of Ghost Lifestyle One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry — earn rewards on every purchase Owned and operated by fitness enthusiasts who actually use what we sell Who Should Not Take Ghost Intra Not for use by persons under 18 years of age Not for pregnant or nursing women Not for individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) — contains L-Phenylalanine Consult a physician before use if you have any medical condition, particularly thyroid disorders — KSM-66 has documented thyroid hormone effects Consult a physician before use if taking any prescription medications California Prop 65 Warning applies. Keep out of reach of children †These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.