What You Need To Know About Amino Acids

Ever wondered what protein is made of—or why your mood sometimes lifts or drops unexpectedly? Alongside hormones, amino acids play a major role in many of the body’s core functions. They help regulate mood, repair and build tissues like muscle, collagen, hair, skin, and nails, and support the healthy function of vital organs. In simple terms, amino acids are the building blocks of both your physical body and your mental wellbeing.

There are more than 500 amino acids in the human body, each with its own role. Of these, 23 are directly involved in protein metabolism, helping to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth). Within those 23, eight are known as Essential Amino Acids (EAAs).

As the name suggests, EAAs are essential for human health because your body cannot produce them on its own. They must be obtained through diet—or deficiency can occur.

Among the EAAs are three particularly important amino acids for muscle repair and growth: the Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)—L-leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine.

But amino acids aren’t just involved in building muscle. They also influence mood and cognitive function, support physical performance, strengthen the immune system, and help regulate stress hormones.

An amino acid supplement can be beneficial for anyone wanting to support muscle growth, reduce recovery time, enhance mood and brain function, or improve training capacity.

So whether your goal is to feel better mentally, boost endurance, increase strength, or delay muscle soreness, adding the right amino acid supplement to your routine can make a meaningful difference.

Recover faster. Grow stronger. Perform better. And feel great doing it.

All Amino Acids

Essential, Brainched Chain and Niche Amino's

Rule One
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Rule One
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BSc Pure Glutamine 120g Amino
BSc

$16.95

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Bsc Bcaa Amino Water Lemon Lime 270g
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BSc

$36.95

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BSc

$40.00

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Musashi Beta Alanine Unflavoured 96g
Musashi

$15.99

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Zombie 100% Pure Beta Alanine Unflavoured 100g Amino
Zombie

$19.95

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Max's Lab Series - Glutamine + Non Flavoured 500g Amino
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Max's

$54.95

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Max's Lab Series - Bcaa Non Flavoured 500g
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Max's

$59.95

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Max's Lab Series Beta Alanine Non Flavoured 100g Amino
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Max's

$19.95

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Max's Lab Series L-Citrulline Non Flavoured 100g Amino
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Max's

$19.95

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Max's Lab Series L-Arginine Non Flavoured 100g Amino
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Max's

$19.95

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Max's Lab Series L-Glutamine Non Flavoured 100g Amino
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Max's

$19.95

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Max's

$54.95

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Max's

$64.95

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Basic

$59.95

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Basic Glutamine Recovery 60 Serves Amino
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Basic

$59.95

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Cellucor

$54.95

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Ghost

$74.95

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JNX

$44.95

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JNX

$44.95

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Xtend

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Xtend

$54.95

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Axe & Sledge

$74.95

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Raw Nutrition

$69.95

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Raw Nutrition

$69.95

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Evogen Nutrition

$94.99

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Evogen Cell K.e.m Eaa Tropic Thunder 30 Serves
Evogen

$94.99

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Rule One Glutamine 130 Serves Unflavoured 689g Amino
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Rival

$79.99

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Rule One Glutamine 75 Serves Unflavoured 375g Amino
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Rival

$44.99

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Atp Acetyl L-Carnitine Jar 250g Amino
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ATP

$64.95

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ATP

$59.95

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ATP

$59.95

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Atp Bcaa 2:1:1 Jar 500g
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ATP

$54.95

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Atp Beta Alanine Jar 250g Amino
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ATP

$34.95

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Atp L-Citrulline Malate Jar 250g Amino
ATP

$44.95

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Atp L-Glutamine Jar 1kg Amino
ATP

$69.95

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Atp L-Glutamine Jar 500g Amino
ATP

$44.95

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MuscleTech

$74.95

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MuscleTech

$51.95

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