Amino Acids are an essential component of all metabolic processes and structure in the human body. This formula provides all the essential amino acids to support overall health. Depending on one’s lifestyle, diet choices, impaired metabolism, and genetic differences, individuals may have sub-par levels of certain amino acids. Supplementation can help make up for these losses. NOW® Amino Complex combines whey and soy protein sources to provide a complete amino acid profile and augments this mixture with free-form L-Arginine, L-glutamine, and L-Ornithine and Vitamin B6 to provide improved protein synthesis. This product contains dairy and soy.
Medicinal
Each capsule contains:
L-Arginine 51 mg
L-Glutamine 51 mg
L-Ornithine (from L-Ornithine Hydrochloride) 7.8 mg
Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 3.25 mg
Proprietary Protein Blend 579 mg
Soy Protein (Glycine max) (providing 1.7 mg AIE of
Soy Isoflavones) Sodium Caseinate (Bos taurus - milk),
Whey Protein Isolate (Bos taurus - milk)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Cellulose, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Silica.
Typical Amino Acid Profile | |
Essential Amino Acids | mg per 4 capsule serving |
L-Histidine | 37 |
L-Isoleucine | 115 |
L-Leucine | 205 |
L-Lysine | 185 |
L-Methionine | 35 |
L-Phenylalanine | 72 |
L-Threonine | 141 |
L-Tryptophan | 37 |
L-Valine | 141 |
NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS | |
L-Alanine | 135 |
L-Arginine | 306 |
L-Aspartic Acid | 246 |
L-Cysteine | 38 |
L-Glutamic Acid | 454 |
L-Glutamine | 200 |
L-Glycine | 167 |
L-Hydroxyproline | 44 |
L-Ornithine | 24 |
L-Proline | 179 |
L-Serine | 106 |
L-Tyrosine |
Directions
Adult Dosage: Take 4 capsules 2-3 times daily. Take with meals, preferably juice, a few hours before or after taking other medications or health care products. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 2 months. If you suffer from a cardiovascular disease, consult your health care practitioner for use beyond 6 weeks.
Cautions & Warnings
Ensure you are up-to-date on mammograms and gynaecological evaluations prior to use. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if symptoms worsen , if you have human herpes virus, if you are taking cyclosporine, estrogens, birth control medications, medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, nitrates, potassium-increasing drugs, sildenafil, xylitol, aminophyllin, blood thinners, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) including thyroid HRT, or medication for cardiovascular diseases or erectile dysfunction. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a history of hormonal or gynaecological disease, including ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and/or uterine fibroids, if you have a liver disorder or develop liver-related symptoms (e.g. abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine), if your cardiovascular condition worsens, if you have a renal/kidney disease, if you are following a low protein diet, or if you suffer from a cardiovascular disease and are attempting an increase in physical activity. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience breast pain, discomfort and/or tenderness, or if you experience a recurrence of menstruation and/or uterine spotting. Do not use if you currently have or previously had breast cancer and/or breast tumours or if you have a predisposition to breast cancer, as indicated by an abnormal mammogram and/or biopsy, or a family member with breast cancer, if you have had a heart attack/myocardial infarction, if you are allergic to cow milk products. Do not use if you have sickle cell anemia, hypertension, gout, decreased platelet count, elevated blood-urea nitrogen, serum creatine and creatinine, delayed menses, asthma, hypersensitivity to L-Ornithine, ornithine supplements, or are Ornithine Delta-Aminotransferase deficient, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Some people may experience gastrointestinal discomfort (such as diarrhea).