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Per4m Glutamine - 400g

Per4m Glutamine - 400g

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What Are Amino Acids?

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, playing important roles in muscle protein synthesis and numerous processes throughout the body. Proteins are made from combinations of amino acids, which is why they're closely associated with sports nutrition, training and recovery.

There are 20 standard amino acids used to build proteins, including nine essential amino acids (EAAs) that must be obtained through the diet. Three essential amino acids — leucine, isoleucine and valine — are known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and are particularly popular in sports supplements.

Amino acid supplements are available as BCAAs, EAAs, glutamine and individual amino acids, allowing you to choose a formula suited to your training and nutritional goals.

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Benefits Of Amino Acids

Supports Muscle Recovery

Supports Muscle Recovery

Amino acids provide the building blocks used to make muscle proteins, making adequate amino acid and protein intake an important part of nutrition around training and recovery.

Boosts Hydration & Performance

Boosts Hydration & Performance

Many amino acid supplements combine amino acids with electrolytes, creating convenient intra-workout drinks designed to complement hydration during demanding training sessions.

Promotes Muscle Growth

Promotes Muscle Growth

Essential amino acids provide the components required for muscle protein synthesis, with leucine playing an important role in stimulating this process.

Helps Reduce Exercise Fatigue

Helps Reduce Exercise Fatigue

Certain amino acids are commonly included in sports nutrition formulas designed for endurance and high-intensity exercise, helping create targeted supplements for demanding training sessions.

Who Should Use Amino Acids?

Strength Athletes

Strength Athletes

Bodybuilders, powerlifters and resistance-training athletes can use amino acid supplements alongside an adequate protein intake as part of their wider training and recovery nutrition.

Endurance Athletes

Endurance Athletes

Runners, cyclists, swimmers and other endurance athletes may choose amino acid and electrolyte formulas that are convenient to consume during longer training sessions.

Active Lifestyle Support

Active Lifestyle Support

Amino acid supplements provide a convenient source of specific amino acids for active people looking to complement their everyday diet and sports nutrition routine.

Anyone Training Regularly

Anyone Training Regularly

People training several times per week can use BCAAs, EAAs or individual amino acids depending on their specific goals, diet and existing supplement routine.

Choose Your Amino Acids

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Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)

BCAAs contain leucine, isoleucine and valine, three essential amino acids widely used in sports nutrition and commonly available as flavoured powders for before, during or after training.

Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)

EAAs provide all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce in sufficient quantities itself, offering a more complete essential amino acid profile than BCAAs alone.

Glutamine

Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the human body and is available as a standalone sports nutrition supplement, typically in an unflavoured powder or capsule format.

Single Amino Acids

Individual amino acid supplements provide targeted ingredients such as L-citrulline, beta-alanine, L-arginine and taurine, allowing you to select specific amino acids according to your training goals.

Amino Acids FAQ

What Do Amino Acids Do?

Amino acids perform many different functions throughout the body and are best known as the building blocks used to make proteins. Different amino acids also have their own individual physiological roles.