Amino Acids
EAA, glutamine, glycine and citrulline
NoordCode Ultimate EAA Formula Pink Grapefruit 210 g
All 9 essential amino acids in free form, 5 g per scoop, pink grapefruit flavour
NoordCode Ultimate EAA Formula 150 capsules
All 9 essential amino acids in free form, 5 g and 2 000 mg of leucine in 5 capsules
Flow Glycin 500 g
Pure glycine powder, 5 g per daily serving, no fillers or additives
Amino acids as powder and capsules
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. The body cannot make nine of them itself, which is why they are called essential (EAA) and have to come from food. EAA blends contain all nine at once, while single amino acids such as glutamine, glycine or citrulline are used on their own. More on protein: Protein: types and intake.
Essential amino acids come as flavoured powders (NoordCode Ultimate EAA Formula Pink Grapefruit 210 g, Flow EAA drink lemon 201 g) and as capsules (NoordCode Ultimate EAA 150 capsules).
What to choose
- EAA as a drink – stir into water, around training or between meals.
- EAA in capsules – no taste, easy to travel with.
- Glutamine – Flow Glutamin 500 g, pure unflavoured powder.
- Glycine – Flow Glycin 500 g, a slightly sweet powder.
- Citrulline malate – Flow Citrulline malate 250 g.
How to take them
Amino acids do not replace protein from food, they add to it. Follow the dose on the pack. If your main goal is total protein intake, have a look at protein as well.
Related categories: Supplements, Creatine, Electrolytes.
