Betaine (2,500 mg) & Taurine (1,000 mg): Formulated specifically to amplify the Creatine and HMB stack. Betaine is a methyl donor that supports creatine synthesis in skeletal muscle and draws water into muscle cells — the same mechanism creatine uses to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Taurine is the most abundant free amino acid in skeletal muscle, acting as an osmolyte that supports cell volume and reduces muscle protein breakdown, directly reinforcing HMB's anti-catabolic effect. These two ingredients were not added for hydration alone — they were added to make the core muscle protection stack work harder.