Evidence supporting the use of: Amino Acid Blend/Complex
For the health condition: Athletic and Exercise Aids

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Amino acid blends or complexes are commonly used as athletic and exercise aids, with a scientific rationale underpinning their use. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which play critical roles in muscle repair, recovery, and growth. Scientific studies have shown that essential amino acids, particularly branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine, and valine), can stimulate muscle protein synthesis and may reduce muscle breakdown during and after intense exercise. Some randomized controlled trials suggest that amino acid supplementation, especially when taken around the time of exercise, can improve muscle recovery, decrease muscle soreness, and enhance muscle adaptation to resistance training.

The strength of the evidence is moderate (rated 3), as positive effects are most consistently seen in populations engaging in resistance training or endurance sports, and results can vary depending on the type of amino acid blend, timing, and baseline dietary protein intake. For individuals with adequate protein intake from their diet, additional amino acid supplementation may have limited benefit. However, for athletes with higher protein needs, those undergoing intense training, or individuals with suboptimal protein intake, amino acid complexes can provide a practical and effective means of supporting muscle repair and recovery. Overall, while not universally necessary, scientific evidence does validate the use of amino acid blends as an exercise aid under specific circumstances.

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7-Keto-DHEA
acetyl l-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha d-ribofuranose
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
bacillus subtilis
beet
beta-alanine
black tea
bovine
branched-chain amino acids
caffeine
capsaicinoids
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
colostrum
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
curcumin
eleuthero
ginseng
green tea
guarana
guayusa
l-isoleucine
l-alanine
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-ornithine
l-taurine
l-tyrosine
l-valine
maca
magnesium
maltodextrin
muira puama
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
omega-3 fatty acids
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
peppermint oil
protein
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
rhodiola
black ginger
spirulina
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin C
watermelon
whey protein
suma
jiaogulan
capsicum
bee pollen
cistanche
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
yerba mate
algae
cocoa
brown rice protein
sea salt
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
2, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-2-ene
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Antler
Arginine Creatine
Arginine nitrate
Arachidonic Acid
Arginine malate
Arginine aspartate
Alpha glyceryl
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
Agmatine
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
Arginine silicate
Bicarbonate
Beef Protein
Bovine Protein
Bulbine natalensis
Ba Ji Tian
BCAA
Camellia sinensis
Coconut
Casein
Cardarine
Capsinoids
Citrate malate
Capsiate
Creatine
D-Aspartic Acid
Dihydrocapsiate
Deer Velvet
D-Ribose
Ephedra
Eurycomanone
Elk antler
Eurycoma Longifolia
Ecdysteroids
Elthyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl-Ethanoate
Ecdysterone
Ephedrine
Fadogia agrestis
Guanidinoacetic acid
Ginsenosides
Glutamine
GMS-ribose
glucose
Glycocyamine
Guaranine
Glycerol
Isoleucine
Ketone Salts
Milk Protein
Quinoa Protein
salt
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