Amino 2200mg Tablets 1. What is it and where does it come from? Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. SouthFit’s Amino Acid supplement is an effective and useful blend of essential amino acids for the human body.  Amino acids come from protein rich sources such as meat, fish, dairy products, and vegetables such as legumes, peas, and grains. 2. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this? Amino acids are essential to the human body. Bodybuilders can especially benefit from supplementing amino acids because they aid in repair, growth, and development of muscle tissue. The body, through assimilation of amino acids, produces over 50,000 proteins and over 15,000 enzymes. Amino acids are not only responsible for the production of all the body's enzymes (including digestive enzymes), but they also play a key role in normalizing moods, concentration, aggression, attention, sleep, and sex drive. After protein is consumed, it is broken down into amino acids. Then, individual amino acids are used to create necessary body proteins and enzymes. Digestive enzymes break down the proteins a person consumes into amino acids. Scientists, experts, and medical professionals agree that getting enough amino acids in one's diet is an important factor in maintaining good nutrition.   3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?  Those who could benefit from amino acid supplementation are vegetarians, people with allergies, stress-related fatigue or hypoglycemia.  Trouble digesting food could be a signal of a diminishment in the production of digestive enzymes. This could lead to poor nutrition because one's body cannot digest food at full capacity. In essence, one's body needs amino acids in order to get amino acids from food.   4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?  One – 30 tablets a day!   5. Recent Studies December 2001 - Consuming Protein Supplements Can Help Deter the Effects of Overtraining!  Protein intake of approx. 0.88 grams per pound of body weight resulted in increased prevention of overtraining. This study was conducted at Ball State University on 17 weight-trained men. They were put on a four week "overtraining" program were they did 8-12 rep maxes for three sets, eight exercises for the first two weeks, then five sets, five exercises for 3-5 rep maxes for the next two weeks. The men were chosen to receive either an amino acid supplement or a placebo for the duration of the four weeks (0.88 grams/lb body weight/day). Those that were given the amino acids had measureable positive changes in total testosterone, the ratio of testosterone to the protein that transports it, and hemoglobin compared to those given a placebo. This proves that adequate protein consumption is the key to making gains! Be sure to get enough (approx. 1gram per lb. of body weight).  SouthFit Amino’s Contain: Pharmaceutical Grade Amino Acids derived from Casein. Each tablet contains 2200mg of Protein made from a blend of peptide bond and free form Amino Acids with B-6. Contains no yeast, no sugar, no artificial color, flavor or preservatives. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.) Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 tablet   Servings Per Container: 325   Amount Per Serving Calories: 10 L-Lysine 183 mg L-Alanine 48 mg L-Glutamic Acid 446 mg L-Methionine 60 mg L-Cysteine 7 mg L-Carnitine 9 mg L-Phenylalanine 113 mg L-Arginine 77 mg L-Aspartic Acid 119 mg L-Cystine 7 mg L-Histidine 46 mg L-Leucine 223 mg L-Proline 202 mg L-Tyrosine 122 mg L-Valine 139 mg L-Threonine 90 mg L-Isoleucine 126 mg L-Glycine 9 mg L-Ornithine 31 mg L-Norleucine 9 mg Le-Serine 110 mg Amino 2200 -- $29.99