Amino-9 Essentials
by NOW Sports · Tablet or Pill
Supplement facts from the label of Amino-9 Essentials by NOW Sports: Calories 23 {Calories}, Total Carbohydrates 2.0 g, Calcium 263 mg, L-Leucine 736 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 {Calories} | — | — |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.0 g | 1% | — |
| └ Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 8% | — |
| Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) | 263 mg | 26% | 2,500 mg · 11% at label max |
| L-Leucine | 736 mg | — | — |
| L-Lysine (L-Lysine Monohydrochloride) | 665 mg | — | — |
| L-Phenylalanine | 578 mg | — | — |
| L-Valine | 421 mg | — | — |
| L-Threonine | 351 mg | — | — |
| L-Isoleucine | 333 mg | — | — |
| L-Methionine | 332 mg | — | — |
| L-Histidine (L-Histidine Monohydrochoride) | 246 mg | — | — |
| L-Tryptophan | 88 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 3 tablets daily. Taking with juice or other beverage is recommended due to bitter taste of free-form amino acids. Consider taking these other NOW(R) products: L-Carnitine, D-Ribose and Creatine.
All Other Content: Amino acids are the subunits that make up proteins. They are necessary for the function of all cells, for tissue repair, and for the production of enzymes and neurotransmitters. The body uses 20 amino acids to construct proteins, but nine "essential amino acids" cannot be made by the human body and must be supplied by the diet in order to achieve proper protein synthesis and maintain overall healt
Precautions re: Children: Caution: For adults only.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking anti-depressant medication (such as SSRI’s or MAOI’s) or other medication, or have a medical condition (e.g. liver disorders, high blood pressure or phenylketonuria [PKU]).
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of reach of children.
All Other Content: TABLET SIZE
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).