Other amino acids

HMB, taurine, tyrosine, glycine, ornithine, L-theanine and other single amino acids: amount per serving, form and price.

Here are amino acids and their compounds that are not in the BCAA, EAA, glutamine, beta-alanine or citrulline sections: HMB, taurine, tyrosine, glycine, ornithine, L-theanine and others. They come as powders, capsules and tablets.

The EU has authorised no health claims for these substances, so we compare the amount per serving and the price per gram. Powder is usually cheaper, capsules more convenient.

FAQ

What is HMB?

An intermediate of leucine metabolism, sold as capsules or powder. It has no EU-authorised claims.

Powder or capsules?

Powder costs less per gram and the dose is easy to adjust; capsules are tasteless and easy to carry.

Can they be combined with other supplements?

Yes, amino acids are often added to training drinks. If you take medication, ask a doctor.

Other amino acids

5% Nutrition AllDayYouMay - Legendary Series Stick Packs, Italian Lemon Ice - 10 x 17g

Allnutrition Amino Complex - 400 tablets

Allnutrition Beef Amino 2000 - 300 tabs

Apex Formulas HMB, Unflavoured - 240g

Applied Nutrition Amino Fuel - 390g

Applied Nutrition HMB, 500mg - 120 caps

Doctor's Best L-Theanine AlphaWave - 60 vcaps

Doctor's Best L-Tyrosine, 500mg - 120 vcaps

Jarrow Formulas Taurine, 1000mg - 100 caps

Jarrow Formulas Theanine, 100mg - 60 vcaps

Life Extension Glycine, 1000mg - 100 vcaps

Mutant GEAAR, Blue Raspberry (EAN 627933222035) - 420g

NOW Foods Amino Complete - 120 vcaps

NOW Foods Branched-Chain Amino Acids - 120 vcaps

NOW Foods Double Strength L-Theanine, 200mg - 120 vcaps

NOW Foods Double Strength L-Theanine, 200mg - 60 vcaps

NOW Foods GABA Chewable with Taurine, Inositol and L-Theanine - 90 chewables

NOW Foods GABA with Vitamin B6, 500mg - 200 vcaps

NOW Foods Glycine, Pure Powder - 454g

NOW Foods L-Lysine, 1000mg - 250 tabs

NOW Foods L-Lysine, 500mg - 250 tablets

NOW Foods L-Lysine, 500mg - 250 vcaps

NOW Foods L-Ornithine, 500mg - 120 vcaps

NOW Foods L-Theanine with Decaf Green Tea, 100mg - 90 vcaps