Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
For the health condition: Muscle Tone (lack of)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Amino acid and protein blends are commonly included in dietary supplements aimed at improving muscle tone and addressing muscle weakness. Scientific evidence supports the role of dietary protein and specific amino acids, particularly essential amino acids like leucine, in stimulating muscle protein synthesis and helping to maintain or increase muscle mass. This is particularly relevant in populations with muscle wasting, sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), or those engaged in resistance training. Clinical studies have shown that protein supplementation, especially when combined with exercise, can improve muscle mass and function.
However, the term "proprietary blend" is non-specific and may include varying quantities of different amino acids and proteins, making it difficult to assess the efficacy of any particular formulation without detailed ingredient information. While the use of amino acids and proteins for supporting muscle tone is scientifically validated, the evidence for proprietary blends specifically is less robust due to lack of transparency and standardization. The overall evidence level is rated as moderate (3/5): there is a clear biological rationale and substantial clinical support for protein and amino acids in general, but proprietary blends should be scrutinized for their composition and dosage.
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Other ingredients used for Muscle Tone (lack of)
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
beet
branched-chain amino acids
calcium
caterpillar mushroom
cissus quadrangularis
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
fish protein
l-isoleucine
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
l-leucine
l-valine
maca
magnesium
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
phytocannabinoids
potassium
sardines
black ginger
tongkat ali
Urolithin A
vitamin D
whey protein
atractylodes
cistanche
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
camphor oil
chickpea protein
brown rice protein
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Aralia
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Antler
Arginine Creatine
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
Animal protein
Beef Protein
Beef
Beef liver
Bovine Protein
beta-lactoglobulin
Banyan
Ba Ji Tian
BCAA
Casein
Chinese Silkvine
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cyathula
Chuchuhuasi
Creatine
Chicken
Deer Velvet
Eurycomanone
Egg
Eurycoma Longifolia
Ecdysteroids
Ecdysterone
Egg protein
Fish
Isoleucine
Milk Protein
Quinoa Protein
salt
Other health conditions supported by Proprietary Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Aging (prevention)Athletic and Exercise Aids
Body Building
Burns and Scalds
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Convalescence
Cuts
Debility
Fatigue
Hair (loss or thinning)
Injuries
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Protein Digestion (poor)
Wasting
Weight Gain
Weight Loss
Wounds and Sores