Key Takeaways

• There are three main categories of amino acid supplements: single amino acids, Branched Chain Amino Acids and Essential Amino Acids.

• The most efficient amino acid supplements are EAA-focused, as the body needs each EAA to facilitate efficient muscle growth and recovery.

• Throughout many amino acid supplements are artificial ingredients, colors and fillers, all of which have been studied for their harm by consumption.

• By being able to identify all-natural ingredients–namely: EAAs, adaptogens and other natural ingredients–the athlete is able to consume the healthiest supplements.

• Enhance gains with Oh!mino® Muscle Synthesis Activator and Creatine Complex, delivering all nine essential amino acids, including BCAAs, electrolytes, and adaptogens to accelerate muscle growth, recovery, and performance.

Pure Performance: Find the Best All-Natural Amino Acid Supplement

Seeking supplements can be tricky: endless ingredients, high costs, a multitude of brands and empty promises.  This applies also to amino acid-focused supplements.  With so many products on the market, how can one find what is not only effective, but all-natural?  There are enough artificial ingredients in mass-produced food; you do not need more in the supplements meant to improve your health.  Which amino acid supplements are the most effective, and how can the athlete know if it is all-natural?

What Are Amino Acid Supplements?

There are three main categories of amino acid supplements: single amino acids, Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Essential Amino Acids (EAAs).  What are the claims of each, and which is the most effective?

Single Amino Acids

Single amino acid supplements come usually in capsule form, meant to supply the consumer with one amino acid.  Most of these products focus on L-glutamine, L-lycine or L-arginine.  An athlete may choose this type of supplement when hearing of the individual positive effects of these amino acids.  However, when one focuses on a single amino acid, he misses the positive effects of the other amino acids. 

BCAA Supplements

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) include three amino acids: L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine.  This combination of amino acids have been clinically found to support recovery and muscle maintenance.  However, these blends are missing the other six amino acids that the body needs for full muscle recovery.  

EAA Supplements

Essential Amino Acid (EAA) supplements carry all nine amino acids that muscles require for growth and recovery.  In a balanced ratio, EAAs are proven to enhance muscle synthesis, thereby reducing soreness and quickening recovery.  When compared to single amino acid and BCAA supplements, EAAs are far superior.

Ingredients in Amino Acid Supplements

When browsing a nutrition shop or scrolling through product labels online, the amount of ingredients can be staggering.  Which ingredients are necessary and which are not beneficial?  Differentiating between natural and artificial ingredients is necessary when pursuing health and longevity.

Natural Ingredients

In these products, amino acids are usually natural.  Other ingredients may include various adaptogens, natural sweeteners and/or natural anti-caking agents. These are ingredients that you can rely on being natural.

Artificial Ingredients

Artificial ingredients abound in many supplements.  Colors, dyes, flavors, fillers and other unnecessary ingredients are added to attract more consumers.  These ingredients cause the product to be easier to make, more flavorful and more colorful.  However, this comes with a cost to the consumers’ health.  Many of these artificial ingredients have harmful side effects that manufacturers do not want people knowing.

How to Tell the Difference

It may feel daunting when reading a nutrition label.  With many words that are not commonly known and phrases that sound ambiguous, it may seem easier to ignore.  However, once an athlete can recognize natural ingredients, the artificial ingredients stand out of place.  This will allow for healthier choices to be made with supplement preference.

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Sources of Natural Amino Acids

Amino acids are natural compounds.  Meat, fish and dairy all contain amino acids, and all benefit muscle growth and repair.  Eating a protein-rich diet is essential for health and longevity.  Even so, one cannot consume a balanced ratio of amino acids from these foods, making supplementation necessary.

Meats

Meat such as poultry, beef and pork contain the three BCAAs in a solid ratio, with more L-leucine than fish.  These amino acids are essential for muscle growth and recovery, but the body still needs the six other EAAs for optimal muscle synthesis.

Fish

Fish has higher L-lysine and L-threonine contents than red meat, but a lower amount of L-leucine.  Because fish are easily digestible, this allows for quicker amino acid uptake in the body.  Fish, along with meats, miss the other six EAAs. 

Dairy

Dairy protein usually is focused on whey and casein.  Whey has the highest L-leucine content with a solid amount of BCAAs.  Casein protein differs from whey in that it releases protein slowly into the body while whey offers quicker absorption.  Dairy, too, is without the rest of the EAAs in any significant amount.

The Catch

To promote optimal muscle synthesis, EAA supplementation is required.  The amount of EAAs found in animal foods is sufficient for muscle growth, but still lacks what the body needs.  Because the body cannot produce the other six EAAs on its own, a properly balanced EAA supplement is needed.

Avoiding Artificial Ingredients

Artificial ingredients are mixed into many supplements.  Becoming familiar with artificial ingredients will equip the athlete to make informed choices about his supplements.  It is counterproductive to take a product for health that actively harms you!

Ingredients

Some artificial ingredients you may find in an amino acid supplement label are microcrystalline cellulose (bulking agent), cellulose gum and artificial flavors (often a chemical cocktail).  To increase sales, many brands use artificial flavors such as sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame or cyclamate.  These ingredients have been seen to disrupt the gut microbiome and cause indigestion and diarrhea.

Colors/Dyes

Artificial colors are used to attract more customers.  Some of these include titanium dioxide, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and/or Blue 2. These have also been seen to harm digestion and cause allergic-type reactions.  Negative behavioral changes have been observed post-consumption in children. 

Fillers

Fillers are often used to make a product fit cleanly into a capsule.  While some companies use natural fillers (such as rice flour), most use ingredients such as dicalcium phosphate or maltodextrin.  With these ingredients being observed to cause gut issues, it is best to avoid.

Key Features of Proper Supplements

It can feel frustrating when looking for an all-natural amino acid supplement.  To minimize any confusion, it is best to familiarize oneself with the contents of an all-natural label.  With better understanding of a proper supplement, one can truly prioritize his health and longevity.

Essential Amino Acids

To promote optimal muscle synthesis, every EAA must be present.  These Essential Amino Acids are L-leucine, L-lysine, L-threonine, L-valine, L-phenylaline, L-histodine, L-isoleucine, L-tryptophan and L-methionine.  Without the presence of each EAA, an amino acid supplement is incomplete.

Adaptogens

Some amino acid supplements contain adaptogens to aid in absorption.  Many of these adaptogens facilitate nutrient uptake in the body, as well as having anti-inflammatory benefits.  In our Muscle Synthesis Activator, we use Astragalus Extract, Ginseng Extract and Rosa roxburghii.  Each of these adaptogens benefit the body individually, as well as increase EAA absorption.

Natural Ingredients

Other natural ingredients may be present in amino acid supplements, such as natural sweeteners like Monk Fruit Extract or Stevia.  Beet Root powder is another commonly used natural ingredient.  Not all extra ingredients are artificial and harmful, but one must be aware of artificial ingredients that companies sneak into blends. 

All-Natural Blend

When reading an amino acid supplement label, make sure each EAA is present.  Additionally, watch out for artificial ingredients that will ultimately hinder athletic performance.  In so doing, one will provide his body with what is essential for muscle growth.

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Certifications and Transparency

It is vital to only consume supplements that have been third-party tested.  Additionally, many products come from around the world.  While this does not always pose a problem, more peace of mind will come from domestic creation.

Third-Party Testing

Third-party testing ensures that a supplement does not contain ingredients that will be directly harmful to the consumer.  We send our products to third-party labs to guarantee that our blend is all-natural and without ingredients that are detrimental to health.  Without this step, one may be at risk of consuming toxic ingredients and heavy metals.  Check an amino acid supplement prior to purchasing to verify if it is third-party tested.

Origin of Production

While out-of-country manufacturing may not pose a direct risk to the quality of the product, USA-made amino acid supplements bring a certain confidence.  As each of our products are tested and manufactured in the USA, Oh!mino can provide the highest quality supplements.

The Oh!mino Advantage

Our Muscle Synthesis Activator is essential for optimal muscle growth and recovery, while being fully natural, patented and third-party tested.  Supplement stacks can be expensive, but this all-in-one product will support any athletic endeavor.   

Muscle Synthesis Activator

All nine EAAs in a patented blend will assist in overall muscle growth and recovery.  Our MSA provides these amino acids alongside five primary electrolytes and adaptogens for increased absorption.  Taking our MSA pre-, intra- and post-workout will give the body exactly what it needs to push harder and recover quicker.

Benefits of the All-Natural Ingredients 

Every ingredient in our MSA is all-natural, including the adaptogens.  These herbal supplements increase one’s nutrient uptake, allowing for the EAAs to be transferred to the body’s muscles with speed.  Without any artificial ingredients, colors and fillers, our USA-made product is for every athlete.  Each ingredient on our label is necessary for wellness and longevity. 

A Product You Can Trust

Our Muscle Synthesis Activator is third-party tested and made in the USA.  Each batch of product goes through significant scrutiny so as to ensure the highest quality products.  Muscle synthesis evoking, hydrating and with anti-inflammatory properties, our MSA is the ideal all-natural amino acid supplement.

Enhance Your Gains with Oh!mino® Muscle Synthesis Activator & Creatine Complex

Take your muscle-building journey to the next level with Oh!mino®’s next-generation supplements, specifically engineered to maximize strength, endurance, and recovery.

Oh!mino® Muscle Synthesis Activator

Our patented formula delivers all nine essential amino acids, including the crucial BCAAs, in an optimal ratio to fuel muscle growth while minimizing soreness. Designed for pre-, intra-, and post-workout use, it stimulates muscle protein synthesis up to 11x more than whey protein and 20x more than standalone BCAAs, helping you recover faster, reduce stiffness, and train harder. 

Enhanced with adaptogens and fully balanced electrolytes, it supports endurance, hydration, and overall performance. Non-dairy, vegan, and free from sugar, carbs, calories, and artificial additives, it’s a clean, science-backed supplement trusted by athletes.

Oh!mino® Muscle Synthesis Activator supplement container.

Oh!mino® Creatine Complex

Our patented Creatine Complex combines clinically studied forms, micronized Creatine Hydrochloride and Creatine Monohydrate, with adaptogens to boost absorption by over 300%. Each scoop delivers 3 grams of free-form creatine to support muscle growth, enhance recovery, and improve training endurance. 

Delicious lemon-lime flavor makes it easy to stack with our Muscle Synthesis Activator or use on its own for maximum results. Designed for pre- and post-workout consumption, it complements your training regimen while keeping your supplement routine clean, vegan, and free from unnecessary additives.

Together, Oh!mino® Muscle Synthesis Activator and Creatine Complex provide a comprehensive, science-backed approach to building lean muscle, accelerating recovery, and enhancing performance, all with a clean-label formulation that supports serious gains without compromise.

Creatine remains one of the most researched supplements for muscle volume and strength.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are all amino acid supplements equally effective?

No they are not.  Essential Amino Acids are the most effective form of amino acid supplements.  That being said, not every blend of EAAs are made the same.  Our Muscle Synthesis Activator has a perfectly balanced, patented blend of EAAs made for optimal muscle growth and recovery.

When should I take Essential Amino Acids?

You can take them whenever you wish!  Our MSA works the best 20-30 minutes pre-workout, during a workout and within 30 minutes of finishing your exercise. 

Can EAAs be taken on rest days?

Of course!  EAAs are needed the most as the body’s muscles recover on rest days.  The athlete will notice a difference in performance upon his next workout when prioritizing efficient off-days.

Can I take EAAs while fasting?

While EAAs technically break a fast, many athletes will consume EAAs during a fast to preserve lean mass while in a caloric deficit.

Can EAAs be used alongside protein supplements?

They can be, but it is unnecessary.  Our MSA is 11x more effective than whey protein, being the all-in-one supplement meant for optimal muscle recovery and growth.