What you should know before taking Amino Acids 

Amino acids are the cellular building blocks of proteins. Whether we’re talking about fish, eggs, hemp seeds, or grass-fed beef, any high-protein food you eat contains its own unique blend of amino acids.

So far the scientific world has discovered 20 amino acids, though it’s possible that hundreds more are simply yet to be discovered. These 20 aminos are classified into 2 subgroups: essential aminos and non-essential aminos. What’s the difference? Your body can’t produce essential amino acids endogenously (i.e. from within). That means you have to get them from food. [1]

Check out the lists below to see how amino acids are subclassified.

Non-essential amino acids

Technically speaking, these amino acids aren’t essential. You can live without them! That being said, 7 of them — particularly glutamine and glycine — are helpful enough in times of stress to be considered conditionally essential.

• Alanine
• Arginine
• Asparagine
• Aspartic acid
• Cysteine
• Glutamic acid
• Glutamine
• Glycine
• Proline
• Serine
• Tyrosine

One of the biggest upsides to amino acids is their ability to improve post-workout recovery. Decades of studies affirm that both essential amino acids and branch-chained amino acids may reduce fatigue, minimize soreness, and maximize muscle growth.

The three BCAAs we mentioned above may be especially helpful for muscle growth. One study found that consuming just 5 grams of postworkout BCAAs improved muscle protein synthesis by 22%. [2]

BCAAs are also potent stress fighters. They may: [3]

• Reduce the severity and duration of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
• Protect muscles from oxidative and/or inflammatory damage
• Reduced muscular fatigue
• Improved stress tolerance

Ready to give yourself an amino-infused edge? We have something that may help…

Amino + is our take on the perfect essential amino acid supplement. It contains all 9 EAAs: Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Methionine, Glycine, and Taurine. That means it’s capable of supporting a wide variety of essential health functions. Just take a closer look:

• Helps maintain high energy levels during exercise
• Aids in recovery after strenuous activity
• Supports healthy muscle mass
• Supports cognitive function
• Promotes protein synthesis
• Reduces feelings of fatigue
• Boosts innate immunity
• Combats stress

All in all, Aminos + is an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Give it a try today!

If you’d still like to learn more about Aminos + , the list below should help!

• Contains all 9 Essential Amino Acids, in addition to a boost of the essential 3 BCAAs, plus our unique proprietary blend of amino boosters including Glutamine, Alanine, Arginine, and L-Citrulline to boost your performance.
• Eco-friendly packaging means no plastics that are harmful to our land and oceans. You can rest assured you’re doing your part to save the earth from microplastics while reaching your fitness goals.
• Our ingredients are third-party tested for purity to assure you’re getting the quality you deserve. We value ourselves in providing the purest ingredients and elements to fuel your fitness journey. Leave all the additives behind.
• Since our formula is in powder form, your body will absorb all its elements within 30 minutes. Compare that to pill supplements that need to be broken down to get into your digestive tract.

Oh, one more thing: Nutrition Squared is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you think you’re ready to discover the difference amino acids can make, we’re ready to help!