EAA
Moderate nutritional value
Essential amino acid powder, all nine in free form with extra leucine, unflavoured.
An EAA powder carries all nine essential amino acids, the ones the body cannot make, as free amino acids that need no digestion. That makes it a complete protein in the sense that matters for building muscle, unlike BCAA, and 10-15 g stimulates muscle protein synthesis about as well as a scoop of whey. It is still not better than food: a meal or a whey shake delivers the same essential amino acids plus the rest, for less money. The case for it is a light drink around training for someone who cannot tolerate dairy or a full meal. Blends differ; this is a typical leucine-enriched formula.
As a supplement
Supplement page: dosing, interactions, lab tests →A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.
Used for
- Physical performance
What to know while taking it
It can be taken with food or without. Its practical role is as a stopgap when appetite is down, during illness, travel, a strict diet or recovery from surgery, and daily protein intake slips; the label warning is about exactly that, because amino acids top up protein intake rather than replace it. Whole protein also brings energy, minerals and a feeling of fullness that a drink does not. Free amino acids taste bitter and are absorbed quickly, so a concentrated serving on an empty stomach can cause nausea or loose stools.
When to see a doctor
An appetite that stays poor, or weight coming off without trying, is a reason to see a doctor rather than to keep topping up with amino acids, and existing kidney or liver disease is worth discussing before adding a concentrated protein load.
Worth knowing
- Keep protein intake up while appetite is low
Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 95g | 169.6% |
| Fat | 1g | 1.4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 0g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 3g | 0.1% |
| Calories | 380 | 16.9% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 3800 | mg | 542.9% | 250% |
| Isoleucine | 11400 | mg | 814.3% | 400% |
| Leucine | 28500 | mg | 1044.0% | 492% |
| Lysine | 16150 | mg | 769.0% | 354% |
| Methionine | 4750 | mg | 452.4% | 217% |
| Phenylalanine | 7600 | mg | 434.3% | 195% |
| Threonine | 9500 | mg | 904.8% | 400% |
| Tryptophan | 1900 | mg | 678.6% | 303% |
| Valine | 11400 | mg | 626.4% | 300% |
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