Sports, Amino-9 Essentials™ Powder, 11.64 oz (330 g)
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Leucine | 918 mg | † |
| L-Lysine (from 1,131 mg L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) | 888 mg | † |
| L-Phenylalanine | 751 mg | † |
| L-Valine | 518 mg | † |
| L-Threonine | 466 mg | † |
| L-Isoleucine | 442 mg | † |
| L-Methionine | 432 mg | † |
| L-Histidine (from 438 mg L-Histidine Monohydrochloride) | 319 mg | † |
| L-Tryptophan | 117 mg | † |
Bioavailability Excellent
Absorption Rating
- L-Leucine Good
- L-Lysine (from 1,131 mg L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) Good
- L-Phenylalanine Good
- L-Valine Good
- L-Threonine Good
- L-Isoleucine Good
- L-Methionine Good
- L-Histidine (from 438 mg L-Histidine Monohydrochloride) Good
- L-Tryptophan Good
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Hypromellose (<1%)
Efficacy Poor
Dosage Analysis
- L-Leucine 918 mg Under-dosed
- L-Lysine (from 1,131 mg L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) 888 mg Under-dosed
- L-Phenylalanine 751 mg Effective
- L-Valine 518 mg Effective
- L-Isoleucine 442 mg High
- L-Methionine 432 mg Under-dosed
- L-Histidine (from 438 mg L-Histidine Monohydrochloride) 319 mg Under-dosed
- L-Tryptophan 117 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | |
| L-Leucine | 918 mg | † |
| L-Lysine (from 1,131 mg L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) | 888 mg | † |
| L-Phenylalanine | 751 mg | † |
| L-Valine | 518 mg | † |
| L-Threonine | 466 mg | † |
| L-Isoleucine | 442 mg | † |
| L-Methionine | 432 mg | † |
| L-Histidine (from 438 mg L-Histidine Monohydrochloride) | 319 mg | † |
| L-Tryptophan | 117 mg | † |
Other Ingredients
Hypromellose (<1%) Unknown
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Certifications
7 certifications
Transparency
5 claims
Violation History
7 incidents
Is NOW Foods Sports, Amino-9 Essentials™ Powder a good supplement?
NOW Foods Sports, Amino-9 Essentials™ Powder, 11.64 oz (330 g) received a product quality score of 83/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 10 active ingredients with 59 servings per container. Of the 1 inactive ingredients, 0 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NOW Foods, holds a brand trust score of 100/100 with 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project.
What are the ingredients in NOW Foods Sports, Amino-9 Essentials™ Powder?
NOW Foods Sports, Amino-9 Essentials™ Powder contains 10 active ingredients: Calories (20), L-Leucine (918 mg), L-Lysine (from 1,131 mg L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) (888 mg), L-Phenylalanine (751 mg), L-Valine (518 mg), L-Threonine (466 mg), and 4 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is NOW Foods Sports, Amino-9 Essentials™ Powder safe to take?
NOW Foods Sports, Amino-9 Essentials™ Powder, 11.64 oz (330 g) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.
Is NOW Foods a trustworthy supplement brand?
NOW Foods receives a brand trust score of 100/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois, USA, the company offers 996 products in their lineup. They hold 7 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: NOW Foods has 7 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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