Hi Jessica--
Thank you for the feedback, we appreciate the review. As far as the taste issue, essential amino acids are bitter by nature so it is best to put your MEND into a flavored beverage, juice or smoothie. We recommend watching this video for the best guidance on how to take MEND Joint Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtqZAAfp5oc
Also, we recommend mixing it in a cold beverage like a smoothie or sports drink. And to cut the sweetness, apple cider vinegar or lime may help mask the taste. This should help with how to mask the taste of the bitter amino acids.
And, feel free to dilute the product as much as you need. We recommend 16 ounces, but many of our customers dilute it further and break up the servings a little bit more.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to support@mend.me.
Thank you!,
The MEND Team