Amino Acids

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Building blocks of protein used for muscle repair and growth

We rank Amino Acids by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Amino acids are the organic building blocks that combine to create proteins. They are small molecules that the body uses to construct and repair tissues throughout the entire system.

Why it's used

These supplements are primarily used to support the body during physical exertion. They are used for:

How it's made

Commercial amino acid supplements are produced through the industrial breakdown of protein sources. Manufacturers use a process called hydrolysis, which uses water and enzymes to split large protein chains into individual amino acids. These are then purified, dried into a powder, and packed into capsules or tubs.

What it typically costs

These supplements generally sit in a mid-range price bracket. This is because the cost of sourcing raw protein materials is moderate, and the chemical process used to isolate the specific amino acids is well-established and common across the industry.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
increase skeletal muscle mass and handgrip strength in sarcopenic elderly subjects10.9 grams indispensable amino acids including 4 grams of leucine together with 22 grams of whey protein and vitamin Destablished
increase muscle mass and improve physical performance in older adults2.8 grams leucine, 20 grams whey protein, and vitamin Destablished
increase muscle mass in older adults3 grams leucine, 20 grams whey proteins, and vitamin Destablished
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12845092 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9203120 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12196428 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8416832 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Amino Acids?

Building blocks of protein used for muscle repair and growth

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Amino Acids?

We rank Amino Acids by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Amino Acids prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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