Amino Acid Profiles
Related Compounds
Support Pathways
Product Collections
Safety Library
A practical reference for amino acids, amino-acid derivatives and related compounds. Search by name, abbreviation, role or pathway, then open the profile, product collection or safety library when needed.
AminoIndex Finder
Find the Right Amino Acid Starting Point
Search amino acids and related compounds by role, abbreviation or support pathway. Each result gives a short customer-friendly summary with direct links to the profile page, relevant product collection and safety library.
Search by amino acid, abbreviation or pathway
Open the dedicated profile page
Move to product collections when relevant
Check safety notes before choosing
Looking for Glycine, Glutamine, Lysine, Creatine, Taurine, NAC or L-Theanine?
Trying to compare amino acids by muscle, recovery, sleep, mood, gut, antioxidant or methylation support?
Use the finder first, then choose whether to read, browse products or check safety.
Ala
Alanine
Category: Non-essential amino acid
Energy production and immune support.
General range
Varies by dietary intake.
Common forms
Usually obtained from dietary protein; rarely used alone as a standalone supplement.
Safety snapshot
Generally food-based. Use caution with high-dose single amino acids if managing kidney or liver conditions.
Arg
Arginine
Category: Conditional amino acid
Supports wound healing, detoxification and immune function.
General range
4–6 g
Common forms
L-arginine capsules, powders, sports formulas and cardiovascular-support formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with blood pressure medicines, nitrates, herpes outbreaks, kidney disease, surgery or pregnancy.
Asn
Asparagine
Category: Non-essential amino acid
Aids amino acid synthesis and nervous system function.
General range
Varies by dietary intake.
Common forms
Usually obtained through dietary protein; not commonly used as a standalone supplement.
Safety snapshot
Usually considered in food/protein context rather than targeted supplementation.
Asp
Aspartic Acid
Category: Non-essential amino acid
Supports hormone production and metabolism.
General range
Varies by dietary intake.
Common forms
Dietary protein sources; D-aspartic acid appears in selected hormone/testosterone-style formulas.
Safety snapshot
Use caution with hormone-sensitive conditions, fertility treatment or complex endocrine concerns.
Cys
Cysteine
Category: Conditional amino acid
Supports antioxidant production and healthy skin.
General range
1–1.5 g
Common forms
Cysteine, cysteine-rich protein foods and related NAC/glutathione pathways.
Safety snapshot
Check first with respiratory medicines, blood thinners, pregnancy, kidney stones or sulfur sensitivity.
Gln
Glutamine
Category: Conditional amino acid
Fuels immune cells and supports gut health.
General range
5 g
Common forms
L-glutamine powder, capsules, gut-support formulas and recovery formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with liver disease, kidney disease, cancer care, pregnancy or complex medical conditions.
Glu
Glutamic Acid
Category: Non-essential amino acid
Supports cognitive function and neurotransmission.
General range
Varies by dietary intake.
Common forms
Dietary protein sources; not commonly used alone compared with glutamine or related compounds.
Safety snapshot
Use caution with neurological conditions or sensitivity to excitatory compounds.
Gly
Glycine
Category: Non-essential amino acid
Supports sleep, collagen production and skin health.
General range
3–5 g
Common forms
Glycine powder, capsules, collagen-support formulas and sleep blends.
Safety snapshot
Use caution with sedatives, pregnancy, low blood pressure or complex neurological conditions.
His
Histidine
Category: Essential amino acid
Essential for tissue repair and blood cell production.
General range
10–30 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
Dietary protein, essential amino acid blends and selected single-amino formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with histamine intolerance, allergies, pregnancy or complex immune conditions.
Ile
Isoleucine
Category: Essential amino acid
Involved in muscle metabolism and haemoglobin production.
General range
19 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
BCAA powders, essential amino acid blends, protein powders and sports nutrition formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check with kidney or liver conditions, pregnancy, diabetes medicines or strict medical diets.
Leu
Leucine
Category: Essential amino acid
Supports muscle synthesis, repair and glucose regulation.
General range
42 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
BCAA powders, EAA blends, protein powders and muscle-recovery formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check with kidney or liver conditions, pregnancy, diabetes medicines or strict medical diets.
Lys
Lysine
Category: Essential amino acid
Supports protein synthesis and calcium absorption.
General range
30–40 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
L-lysine tablets, capsules, powders and immune/skin-support formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with kidney disease, pregnancy, calcium-related therapy or high-dose long-term use.
Met
Methionine
Category: Essential amino acid
Supports metabolism, detoxification and tissue growth.
General range
19 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
Dietary protein, amino acid blends and selected liver/methylation formulas.
Safety snapshot
Use caution with high homocysteine, cardiovascular risk, pregnancy, liver/kidney conditions or methylation therapies.
Phe
Phenylalanine
Category: Essential amino acid
Precursor to neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation.
General range
33 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
L-phenylalanine, DLPA and selected mood/focus formulas.
Safety snapshot
Avoid with PKU. Check first with antidepressants, stimulant medicines, blood pressure issues, pregnancy or anxiety.
Pro
Proline
Category: Non-essential amino acid
Supports collagen production and wound healing.
General range
Varies by dietary intake.
Common forms
Dietary protein, collagen peptides and connective tissue formulas.
Safety snapshot
Generally food/collagen based; check high-dose use with kidney or liver concerns.
Ser
Serine
Category: Non-essential amino acid
Supports cell membrane integrity and immune function.
General range
Varies by dietary intake.
Common forms
L-serine and phospholipid/cognitive-support formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with neurological conditions, pregnancy, kidney disease or complex supplement stacks.
Thr
Threonine
Category: Essential amino acid
Supports protein balance and gut health.
General range
15 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
EAA blends, protein powders and selected gut-support formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check with kidney or liver conditions, pregnancy or medical protein restrictions.
Trp
Tryptophan
Category: Essential amino acid
Precursor to serotonin and supports mood and sleep pathways.
General range
4–6 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
L-tryptophan capsules, tablets and sleep/mood formulas.
Safety snapshot
Important caution with antidepressants, serotonergic medicines, sedatives, pregnancy and bipolar disorder.
Tyr
Tyrosine
Category: Conditional amino acid
Supports hormone production and stress response pathways.
General range
45–65 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
L-tyrosine capsules, powders and focus/stress formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with thyroid medicines, stimulants, MAOIs, blood pressure concerns, pregnancy or anxiety.
Val
Valine
Category: Essential amino acid
Supports muscle growth and energy production.
General range
24 mg/kg body weight
Common forms
BCAA powders, EAA blends, protein powders and sports nutrition formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check with kidney or liver conditions, pregnancy, diabetes medicines or strict medical diets.
ALCAR
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Category: Amino-acid-related compound
Supports energy production, fat metabolism and neuroprotective pathways.
General range
500–2,500 mg/day
Common forms
Acetyl L-carnitine capsules, tablets and mitochondrial/brain-support formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with thyroid medicines, seizure history, blood thinners, pregnancy or bipolar disorder.
Cr
Creatine
Category: Amino-acid-derived compound
Supports muscle energy production and high-intensity exercise performance.
General range
3–5 g/day
Common forms
Creatine monohydrate powder, capsules and sports performance formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with kidney disease, pregnancy, dehydration risk or medical fluid restrictions.
Car
Carnosine
Category: Dipeptide / related compound
Acts as an antioxidant and supports muscle endurance and performance.
General range
500–2,000 mg/day
Common forms
Carnosine capsules and performance/healthy-ageing formulas; beta-alanine may support carnosine levels.
Safety snapshot
Check high-dose use with kidney disease, pregnancy or complex medical conditions.
NAC
N-Acetylcysteine
Category: Cysteine derivative
Precursor to glutathione and supports antioxidant, detoxification and respiratory pathways.
General range
600–1,800 mg/day
Common forms
NAC capsules, tablets, powders and respiratory/glutathione-support formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with blood thinners, nitroglycerin, asthma medicines, surgery, pregnancy or sulfur sensitivity.
Tau
Taurine
Category: Amino-acid-like compound
Supports cardiovascular function, nervous system development and bile salt formation.
General range
500–3,000 mg/day
Common forms
Taurine capsules, powders, electrolyte formulas and cardiovascular-support formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with blood pressure medicines, lithium, kidney disease, pregnancy or multiple heart medicines.
β-Ala
Beta-Alanine
Category: Amino-acid derivative
Supports muscle endurance and helps buffer exercise-related fatigue.
General range
2–5 g/day
Common forms
Beta-alanine powders, capsules and sports performance formulas.
Safety snapshot
May cause harmless tingling. Check pregnancy, neurological conditions or high-dose stacked pre-workouts.
Thea
L-Theanine
Category: Amino acid derivative
Supports calm, focus and relaxation without sedation.
General range
100–400 mg/day
Common forms
L-theanine capsules, tablets, powders and calm/focus formulas.
Safety snapshot
Use caution with sedatives, blood pressure medicines, alcohol, pregnancy or excessive calming stacks.
L-Arg
L-Arginine
Category: Supplement form of arginine
Supports nitric oxide production, blood flow and cardiovascular pathways.
General range
3–6 g/day
Common forms
L-arginine capsules, powders and nitric-oxide/sports formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with nitrates, blood pressure medicines, herpes outbreaks, kidney disease, surgery or pregnancy.
L-Cit
L-Citrulline
Category: Amino acid / arginine pathway compound
Supports blood flow, sports performance and cardiovascular pathways.
General range
1–10 g/day
Common forms
L-citrulline, citrulline malate powders and sports/circulation formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with blood pressure medicines, nitrates, heart medicines, surgery or pregnancy.
L-Gln
L-Glutamine
Category: Supplement form of glutamine
Supports gut health and immune function, especially during stress or intense exercise.
General range
5–10 g/day
Common forms
L-glutamine powder, capsules and gut/recovery formulas.
Safety snapshot
Check first with liver disease, kidney disease, cancer care, pregnancy or complex medical conditions.
No matching amino acid or related compound was found. Try a broader term such as “muscle”, “sleep”, “gut”, “antioxidant”, “glycine”, “creatine” or “NAC”.
This guide is for general education only and is not medical advice. Amino acids and related compounds may interact with medicines and may not suit pregnancy, breastfeeding, surgery, diagnosed conditions, kidney or liver concerns, or complex health situations. Always read product labels and seek qualified healthcare advice where needed.