AMINO ACIDS

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and this collection brings together BCAAs, EAAs, amino blends and single amino acids such as glycine, L-leucine and taurine. Choose authentic imported products from Nutricost, NOW Foods, Double Wood Supplements, Thorne and Optimum Nutrition, with delivery across Lebanon. Some people pair them with whey protein as part of a training routine.

How to choose an amino acid supplement

BCAA, EAA or a single amino acid?

  • BCAAs contain the three branched-chain amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. Examples here include NOW Foods BCAA Powder and California Gold Nutrition BCAA capsules.
  • EAAs contain the essential amino acids, the ones the body cannot make on its own, including the three BCAAs. Options include Nutricost EAA powder and capsules, Nutrex EAA Plus Hydration and Double Wood Supplements Essential Amino Acids.
  • Amino blends combine several amino acids in one serving, such as Thorne Amino Acids Powder or Optimum Nutrition Superior Amino 2222 tablets.
  • Single amino acids let you add one specific nutrient: L-leucine from Primaforce, L-isoleucine and taurine from Nutricost, L-histidine from NOW Foods, L-serine from Double Wood Supplements, and glycine from Solgar, Thorne, Double Wood Supplements and Nature's Life. NOW Foods NAC is a related option: N-acetyl cysteine, a form of the amino acid cysteine.

What to compare on the label

Check the grams per serving and how much of it is leucine, since BCAA products usually state their ratio (for example 2:1:1). Compare the number of servings per container rather than the tub size, and look at extras such as electrolytes, sweeteners, flavours or added sugar. With capsules, note how many capsules make one serving.

How people typically use them

Powders are usually mixed with water and sipped around training, while capsules and tablets are taken with water at the times the label suggests. Stick to the serving size on the label, and speak to your doctor first if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication.

Do I need BCAAs if I already take an EAA?

Usually not. EAA formulas already contain the three BCAAs, so most people pick one or the other.

Are amino acids the same as protein powder?

Protein powders supply amino acids as whole protein, along with calories. Free-form amino supplements deliver specific amino acids in smaller servings. Our guide Whey vs Isolate explains the protein side.

Can I take amino acids with creatine?

Many people combine them in the same shake. Follow each product's own directions, and browse our creatine range if you are building a stack.