Product Description
Optimal muscle protein synthesis needs all nine essential amino acids present at the same time, and running short on even one of them stalls the whole process no matter how much of the other eight you have on hand. Most amino supplements only cover three of those nine, the branched-chain aminos, leaving the other six to come from diet alone.
Pure Encapsulations Essential Aminos provides all nine essential amino acids in ratios based on high-biological-value protein sources, covering the full set that BCAA-only products leave out.
All Nine Essential – Most amino acid products stop at the three BCAAs; this formula adds histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and tryptophan, so nothing's missing from the set your body needs to build protein.
Ratios Modeled on How Protein Naturally Occurs – The amino acid ratios here are based on high-biological-value protein sources, reflecting how these aminos occur together rather than an arbitrary blend.
Flexible, Between-Meal Dosing – Taken 1 to 3 times daily between meals, you can adjust frequency to match your training volume without committing to a big powder tub or shaker bottle.
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, supporting fluid balance, enzyme production, cellular repair, and energy metabolism. Nine of the twenty amino acids used in the body can't be produced internally and must come from diet or supplementation, and this formula provides all nine in ratios based on high-biological-value protein sources, supporting the synthesis, repair, and metabolism of muscle, cells, and tissue.
How to Use Pure Encapsulations Essential Aminos
Dose: Take 1 capsule, 1 to 3 times daily, between meals.
Take a dose between meals on higher-volume training days, and scale down to once daily on lighter days or rest days.
PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE. If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition, or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
- Gluten free
- Nut free
Supplement Facts
180 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Serving Per Container: 180
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| % Daily Value* | ||
| L-Histidine (free-form) 50mg | ** | |
| L-Isoleucine (free-form) 79mg | ** | |
| L-Leucine (free-form) 138mg | ** | |
| L-Lysine HCl (free-form) 110mg | ** | |
| L-Methionine (free-form) 70mg | ** | |
| L-Phenylalanine (free-form) 115mg | ** | |
| L-Threonine (free-form) 68mg | ** | |
| L-Valine (free-form) 75mg | ** | |
| L-Tryptophan 20mg | ** | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Daily Value (DV) not established
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Pure Encapsulations Essential Aminos FAQ's
Everything you need to know about Pure Encapsulations Essential Aminos.
Muscle protein synthesis needs all nine essential amino acids present at the same time, and running short on even one stalls the whole process. Most BCAA products only cover three of those nine, leaving histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and tryptophan to come from diet alone.
The ratios are modeled on high-biological-value protein sources, reflecting how these aminos naturally occur together rather than an arbitrary blend. That matters because your body uses them as a set, not as individual amino acids stacked on top of each other.
Yes — take a dose between meals on higher-volume training days, and scale back to once daily on lighter or rest days. The 1 to 3 times daily range is built to flex with your training load rather than locking you into a fixed schedule.
It's meant to fill the gap when your diet alone might fall short on one or more essential aminos, not replace whole protein sources. Taking it between meals covers that gap without requiring a shaker bottle or a big powder tub.
This formula contains phenylalanine, so it's not appropriate for phenylketonurics. If you're pregnant, lactating, managing a health condition, or on medication, check with your healthcare provider before adding it to your routine.