Amino acids single

Which products can you find in the category "single amino acids"?

In the category "individual amino acids" you will find products that contain individual amino acids in isolated, free form. These individual free amino acids can be naturally occurring amino acids such as arginine, tyrosine, tryptophan, leucine or lysine, as well as amino acids such as carnitine or taurine, which the body produces itself from amino acids taken in with food. In addition to the naturally occurring basic forms of these amino acids, products from the "individual amino acids" category often also contain modified forms of these amino acids such as arginine alpha ketoglutarate, aceytyl L-carnitine or L-carnitine L-tartrate, which can be better absorbed by the body. In addition, there are also products that contain artificially produced amino acids that do not occur naturally in food or in the human body.

For which areas of application are products from the "individual amino acids" category used?

As a rule, free-form single amino acids supplied in the form of supplements are used less to cover the daily requirement of amino acids for building muscle protein. Instead, they are used to achieve specific effects. The following list provides a brief overview of some of the most popular individual amino acids and their areas of application.

What individual amino acids are there and what are they used for?

• Arginine and its various modified forms such as arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are used to increase nitric oxide production and thereby improve muscle pump, blood flow and nutrient supply to the muscles.
• Tyrosine is a precursor of thyroid hormones and the body's own fat-reducing, stimulating compounds such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. Tyrosine is used to stimulate the production of these endogenous hormones and compounds, as well as to enhance the effects of stimulants.
• Tryptophan is used to promote healthy sleep and normal serotonin levels in the brain.
• The branched-chain amino acid leucine is used to stimulate the body's own protein synthesis and thereby promote muscle building.
• Carnitine and its various modified forms such as acetyl-L-carnitine are used to promote fat loss during dieting and to increase aerobic endurance performance.
• Taurine is used to boost the body's energy levels and enhance the effects of caffeine and other stimulants.

The amino acid GABA is a neurotransmitter that is supplemented to promote regeneration and healthy, restful sleep, as well as to increase the body's release of growth hormone.