NOW Foods Amino-9 Essentials, Powder is an essential amino acid supplement that delivers all nine essential amino acids to support muscle protein synthesis and recovery. These free form amino acids mean fast absorption, helping your body use protein more efficiently. This brand has a longstanding reputation for quality, with GMP verified facilities.

Available Sizes & Variants:

330 grams powder - convenient daily serving for easy integration into shakes.

Benefits & Features:

• Helps daily protein intake for muscle maintenance.
• Helps kickstart muscle protein synthesis when taken with meals, thanks to a complete list of nine essential amino acids.
• Free-form amino acids are quickly absorbed to support prompt availability when blended into a shake.
• Produced in GMP verified facilities with allergen controls to give you confidence in every scoop.
• Great for adults looking for everyday amino acid support across different diets.

NOW Foods has a longstanding reputation for quality and openness, built on GMP certified US manufacturing and rigorous testing. Amino-9 Essentials uses free-form amino acids for rapid absorption and is designed to support adults' protein needs, aligning with National Academy of Sciences recommendations. The blend provides all nine essential amino acids, including amino lysine, to help the body rebuild lean tissue. It’s produced in a facility that screens for common allergens, giving you confidence in every scoop and batch. It’s also a solid protein powder for muscle gain when used with a balanced plan.

Calories, L-leucine, L-Lysine (from L-Lysine Monohydrochloride), L-Phenylalanine, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Isoleucine, L-Methionine, L-Histidine (from L-Histidine Monohydrochloride), L-Tryptophan, Calories, L-leucine, L-Lysine (from L-Lysine Monohydrochloride), L-Phenylalanine, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Isoleucine, L-Methionine, L-Histidine (from L-Histidine Monohydrochloride), L-Tryptophan

• GTIN: 733739002068
• Manufacturer: NOW Foods
• Categories: BCAA Powders, Tablets & Drinks (Branch Chain Amino Acids)NOW Foods
• Best buy: 6 - 24 months+

United Kingdom Shipping:

Orders placed by 2pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 2pm will be dispatched the next working day.

Free shipping on orders over £50 to the UK.

Returns: Our products are meant to make you feel healthy and at your best. If you need to return your item, you can do so free of charge within 30 days in the same original and unopened packaging. Subject to T&C's.

Mix 2 1/4 level teaspoons (approx. 5.6 g) with 8 oz. of juice or your favourite beverage once daily. Taking with juice or another beverage is recommended due to the bitter taste of free-form amino acids. Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening. For adults only. Consult a physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (e.g. liver disorders or phenylketonuria (PKU)). Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat freshness packet enclosed.

Please consult the product packaging for accurate instructions on how to use the product.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Active Ingredient Is: L-Leucine (Free-form)

L-Leucine is one of the essential amino acids needed for healthy protein synthesis and tissue repair. This free-form form lets quick availability for the body's needs.

This blend also includes the other eight essential amino acids to support the overall essential amino acid intake and protein needs.

What Does L-Leucine Do?

L-Leucine helps support muscle protein synthesis and contributes to the normal maintenance of lean muscle mass as part of a full essential amino acid profile. The role sits alongside standard physiological functions and protein turnover expectations.

EFSA-supported understanding of essential amino acids emphasises their contribution to normal protein synthesis and tissue maintenance in adults.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

NOW Foods Amino-9 Essentials Powder is Welzo Selected because NOW Foods is a trusted brand with a long-standing reputation for quality, transparency, and accessible science-backed nutrition. This heritage of reliability, together with a clear commitment to good manufacturing practices, positions NOW Foods as a dependable partner in delivering essential amino acids to adults who prioritise high-quality nutrition.

The brand operates in GMP-certified facilities and maintains rigorous testing protocols to verify purity, identity and potency, while screening for common allergens. This level of quality assurance is central to our selection, and is reinforced by NOW Foods' ongoing emphasis on comprehensive batch testing and traceable production practices. This is a core reason we choose NOW Foods over others when sourcing amino acid blends for everyday wellness.

By partnering with NOW Foods, we ensure the product is designed to deliver all nine essential amino acids in free-form for rapid absorption, aligning with our clients’ needs for reliable, evidence-based support for protein needs and tissue maintenance. This confidence is earned through our expert evaluation of the brand and its quality controls, including our expert team of doctors, nurses, and nutritionists and the certifications we require.