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Essential Amino Acids (EAA)

Full-spectrum EAA blend providing all 9 essentials for MPS.

Muscle GrowthAthletic Performance

Overview

Full-spectrum EAA blend providing all 9 essentials for MPS.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Maximally stimulates muscle protein synthesis via leucine + complete substrate.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Stimulates MPS in fasted state

        Strong evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
          Rare
            Serious

              Drug interactions

              No notable interactions reported.

              Supplement interactions

              Pairs well with

              None listed.

              Avoid combining with

              No specific avoidances listed.

              Dosing & bioavailability

              Typical dose
              10–15 g
              With food?
              Around training

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              Scientific evidence (8)

              Systematic reviewJ Int Soc Sports Nutr · 2017

              EAA vs BCAA on MPS

              Wolfe RR.

              Comparative review of EAA vs BCAA on MPS.

              Key findings

              EAA produced greater MPS response than BCAA alone.

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Essential Amino Acids (EAA) — Stimulates MPS in fasted state

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Essential Amino Acids (EAA) — randomized controlled trial

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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              Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

              Google Scholar: Essential Amino Acids (EAA) — clinical evidence

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