NOW Foods Amino 9 Essentials, Powder
NOW Foods Amino 9 Essentials is a powder containing all nine essential amino acids in free form. It is aimed at people who want a dedicated essential amino acid product rather than relying on whole proteins alone.
Key features
- All 9 essential amino acids in one powder
- Free-form amino acids rather than protein or peptide-bound aminos
- Ratios follow those recommended by the National Academy of Sciences for adults aged 19 and over
- Part of the NOW Sports range
- Loose powder format
Amino acids are the units that proteins are built from. The body uses 20 of them, and nine are known as essential because the body cannot make them, so they have to come from food. People with restricted diets sometimes look to products like this to fill the gap.
Available in a 330g size.
Serving information
| Container size | 330g |
| Serving size | 2 1/4 Level Teaspoons (approx. 5.6 g) |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Per 100 g | Recommended daily dose (2 1/4 Level Teaspoons (approx. 5.6 g)) |
|---|---|---|
| L-leucine | 16392.86 mg | 918 mg |
| L-Lysine (from L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) | 15857.14 mg | 888 mg |
| L-Phenylalanine | 13410.71 mg | 751 mg |
| L-Valine | 9250 mg | 518 mg |
| L-Threonine | 8321.43 mg | 466 mg |
| L-Isoleucine | 7892.86 mg | 442 mg |
| L-Methionine | 7714.29 mg | 432 mg |
| L-Histidine (from L-Histidine Monohydrochloride) | 5696.43 mg | 319 mg |
| L-Tryptophan | 2089.29 mg | 117 mg |
Ingredients
L-leucine, L-Lysine (from L-Lysine Monohydrochloride), L-Phenylalanine, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Isoleucine, L-Methionine, L-Histidine (from L-Histidine Monohydrochloride), L-Tryptophan, None. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Recommended use
Mix 2 1/4 level teaspoons with 8 oz. of juice or your favorite beverage once daily. Taking with juice or other beverage is recommended due to bitter taste of free-form amino acids.
Suitability / allergen information
- Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.
- Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens are shown in bold in the ingredients.
Warnings and storage
For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition [e.g. liver disorders or phenylketonuria (PKU)]. Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat freshness packet enclosed. Natural color variation may occur in this product. This product is sold by weight not volume. Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
