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 GABA - 90 caps

Allnutrition Glycine Forte, 1600mg - 120 caps

Allnutrition L-Theanine - 100 caps

Life Extension L-Lysine, 620mg - 100 vcaps

NOW Foods GABA with Vitamin B6, 500mg - 100 vcaps

NOW Foods GABA, 750mg - 100 vcaps

NOW Foods Glycine, 1000mg - 100 vcaps

NOW Foods L-Lysine, 1000mg - 100 tabs

NOW Foods L-Lysine, 500mg - 100 tablets

NOW Foods L-Lysine, 500mg - 100 vcaps

NOW Foods L-Tyrosine, 500mg - 120 caps

NOW Foods L-Tyrosine, Extra Strength 750mg - 90 vcaps

NOW Foods Taurine, 1000mg Double Strength - 100 vcaps

NOW Foods Taurine, 500mg - 100 caps

Nutrend Taurine - 120 caps

Olimp Nutrition Taurine Mega Caps - 120 caps

OstroVit L-Tyrosine, 600mg - 120 caps

Swanson GABA, 500mg - 100 caps

Swanson L-Tyrosine, 500mg - 100 caps

Swanson Lysine, 500mg Free-Form - 100 caps

Swanson Taurine, 500mg - 100 caps