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Amino Complex Berry

Science moved past BCAAs. You need all 9 essential amino acids. This has them in a leucine-enriched ratio that maximizes the muscle protein synthesis signal. NSF Certified for Sport. Use between meals or during fasting to protect muscle.

7.8/10
VERY GOOD

All 9 essential amino acids with leucine-enriched ratio for muscle protein synthesis. NSF Certified for Sport. Thorne quality. Better than BCAAs alone because EAAs contain everything muscles need.

10 ingredientsPowder30 servings
We'd recommend this
Evidence
9.0
Dosing
7.0
Synergy
7.0
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Whenbetween meals or post-workout

Trigger MPS between protein-containing meals.

Foodbetween meals

Most effective when consumed between meals to spike amino acid levels.

SafetyAll clear
ResearchStrong evidence

EAA supplementation for muscle protein synthesis is well-studied. Leucine threshold is established.

What We Like

  • All 9 EAAs (not just the 3 BCAAs).
  • Leucine-enriched ratio (2.5g) for maximum MPS trigger.
  • NSF Certified for Sport.
  • Berry flavor actually tastes good.
  • Only 10 calories per serving.

Watch Out For

  • 5.14g total EAAs is modest (some products offer 10g+).
  • Not a replacement for whole protein.
  • Premium Thorne pricing.

Ingredient Breakdown

4 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
Essential Amino Acids

All 9 EAAs including Leucine-enriched

5.14 g
5.14 g
Leucine8.0
2.5 g
2.5 g
Isoleucine8.0
625 mgUNDERDOSED
6%
625 mg

of 10000mg

UNDERDOSED
6%
Valine8.0
625 mg
625 mg
Lysine8.0
340 mgUNDERDOSED
34%
340 mg

of 1000mg

UNDERDOSED
34%
Threonine8.0
238 mgUNDERDOSED
2%
238 mg

of 10000mg

UNDERDOSED
2%
Histidine8.0
136 mg
136 mg
Phenylalanine8.0
340 mgUNDERDOSED
34%
340 mg

of 1000mg

UNDERDOSED
34%
In our database (click to learn more) Not yet reviewed

Our Analysis

Best For

Athletes in caloric deficit.Fasting individuals wanting to preserve muscle.Those between protein-containing meals.Tested athletes (NSF Certified).

Skip This If

People who can just eat protein instead.

Time to Feel

Immediate amino acid availability.

Value

FAIR

How to take: No cycling needed.

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