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

Allnutrition Amino Complex - 400 tablets

Allnutrition Beef Amino 2000 - 300 tabs

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

Jarrow Formulas Taurine, 1000mg - 100 caps

Life Extension Glycine, 1000mg - 100 vcaps

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

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-Theanine with Decaf Green Tea, 100mg - 90 vcaps

NOW Foods L-Theanine with Inositol and Taurine, 100mg - 90 chewables

NOW Foods Taurine, 1000mg Double Strength - 250 vcaps

Olimp Nutrition HMB Mega Caps - 120 caps

Osavi GABA 500mg + Vitamin B6 - 120 vcaps

Skill Nutrition N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine, 500mg - 120 vegan caps

Stacker2 Europe Amino Xplode 10,000 - 420 tabs

Swanson Glycine, Powder - 227g

Swanson Lysine, 500mg Free-Form - 300 caps

Jarrow Formulas L-Tyrosine, 500mg - 100 caps

Life Extension Taurine Powder - 300g

NOW Foods GABA, Pure Powder - 170g

NOW Foods L-Lysine, 1000mg (Powder) - 454g