Frequently Asked Questions About NatureAminos

1. Q: What is NatureAminos?

NatureAminos is a dietary protein substitute that contains the NatureAminos® (U.S. Patent No. 5,132,113) a unique pattern of essential amino acids in a highly purified, free, crystalline form.

2. Q: How was NatureAminos discovered?

The discovery of the NatureAminos is the result of 23 years of research by the International Nutrition Research Center (INRC), a leading research institution in the field of human nutrition.

3. Q: Does NatureAminos comply with the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) labeling regulations?

Yes, NatureAminos complies with the FDA’s labeling regulations. NatureAminos does not require the FDA’s approval because it is a dietary supplement. Dietary supplements, in contrast to drugs, do not require the FDA approval but must comply with the FDA’s labeling regulations.

4. Q: What is the recommended use of NatureAminos?

NatureAminos is recommended as a safe and effective substitute for dietary proteins.

5. Q: What is the composition of NatureAminos?

NatureAminos contains the NatureAminos® (U.S. Patent No. 5,132,113) a unique pattern of essential amino acids in a highly purified, free, crystalline form.

6. Q: What are amino acids?

Amino acids are the main constituent of dietary proteins.

7. Q: What are Essential Amino Acids?

Essential Amino Acids are nutrients that are indispensable for human life because they cannot be synthesized within the human body, therefore, they must be supplied through the diet.

8. Q: Are amino acids from animal or vegetable source?

Amino acids cannot be classified as either animal or vegetable. They are, simply, natural compounds.

9. Q: What does the Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU) of a protein mean?

A protein’s NNU (%) is the unit of measurement for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS). It is the percentage of a protein’s constituent amino acids following the anabolic pathway to act as precursors for BPS. A protein’s NNU(%) can be calculated through a methodology known as “Body Nitrogen Balance”.

10. Q: What is the Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU) of NatureAminos?

Clinical studies have shown that NatureAminos™provides a 99% Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU). This means that 99% of NatureAminos constituent amino acids follow the anabolic pathway to act as precursors, or “building blocks”, for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS), thus becoming body’s constituent proteins.

11. Q: Is NatureAminos made from animal sources?

No, NatureAminos is not made from animal sources.

12. Q: Is NatureAminos a natural product?

Yes, NatureAminos is a 100% natural product.

13. Q: How long does it take to digest NatureAminos?

NatureAminos is digested within 23 minutes from its ingestion.

14. Q: Is NatureAminos better absorbed in tablet or powder form?

NatureAminos can be easily absorbed in either tablets or powder form. However, during gastrointestinal disorders, NatureAminos tablets should be ground into a powder to allow for better absorption.

15. Q: How long is SON Formula’s shelf life?

NatureAminos’s shelf life is three years.

16. Q: Does NatureAminos need to be refrigerated?

No. NatureAminos does not need to be refrigerated. However, it should be kept in a dry place.

17. Q: Can NatureAminos be altered by high temperatures?

NatureAminos can be altered only through extremely high temperatures (above 280 degrees Celsius). Normal cooking, baking and boiling temperatures do not alter the nutritional value of NatureAminos.

18. Q: How many Kcal does NatureAminos provide?

NatureAminos provides only 0.04 Kcal/g. Therefore, its use is recommended to control calorie intake.

19. Q: Is NatureAminos acidic or basic?

NatureAminos is amphoteric, which means it can act either as an acid or a base in accordance with the pH of the surrounding medium.

20. Q: Does NatureAminos contain any sodium?

NatureAminos, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sodium free. Therefore, its use is recommended during dietary sodium intake restriction.

21. Q: Does NatureAminos contain any fat?

NatureAminos , in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% fat free. Therefore, its use is recommended during dietary fat intake restriction.

22. Q: Does NatureAminos contain any sugar?

NatureAminos, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sugar free. Therefore, its use is recommended during dietary sugar intake restriction.

23. Q: Does NatureAminos produce fecal residue?

NatureAminos, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement does not produce any fecal residue. Therefore, its use is recommended during pre and post surgery periods, as well as, during episodes of diarrhea.

24. Q: Does NatureAminos have any drug or food interaction?

No. NatureAminos does not have any drug or food interaction. However, before taking NatureAminos or other dietary supplements consult your physician.

25. Q: Can NatureAminos cause any adverse reactions?

No adverse reactions have ever been reported.

26. Q: Does NatureAminos have any contraindications?

The use of NatureAminos does not have any contraindication.

27. Q: Is NatureAminos considered a medicine?

No. NatureAminos is not a medicine. It is a dietary supplement.

28. Q: What is the daily recommended dosage of NatureAminos for an athlete to get the best results in the shortest time?

Even though individual dosage may vary according to nutritional status, age, gender, and the intensity and frequency of physical activity, the average suggested daily dosage should be:

• For the amateur athlete: 5 to 10 tablets of NatureAminos , 30 minutes before training, in conjunction with the daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

• For the professional athlete: 10 tablets of NatureAminos , 30 minutes before training, in conjunction with the daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. And an additional 10 tablets of NatureAminos to be taken during the next meal (lunch or dinner).

29. Q: May protein supplements be taken with NatureAminos ?

No. Protein supplements should not be taken in conjunction with NatureAminos . This may prevent:

  1. a lowering of BPS/min;
  2. an increase in the nitrogen catabolites; and
  3. an overloading of digestive functions

30. Q: Is it necessary to take vitamins, minerals and trace elements in conjunction with NatureAminos ?

Yes. NatureAminos should always be taken in conjunction with the daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

31. Q: What are the specific advantages of using NatureAminos for an amateur or professional athlete?

Clinical studies have shown that NatureAminos can substitute dietary proteins or protein supplements in a safer and nutritionally more effective way.

NatureAminos provides a Body Protein Synthesis per minute (BPS/min) equal to 99% NNU/ 23 min. By comparison dietary proteins and protein supplements a BPS/min of 16-32% NNU/180-360 minutes. This means that the BPS/min of dietary proteins and protein supplements is 24 to 96 times lower compared to NatureAminos.

Therefore, the use of NatureAminos , during a physical activity, may:

• Optimize BPS/min;

• Optimize muscle mass, strength and endurance;

• Optimize muscle recovery period after physical activity;

• Optimize both intensity and duration of digestive functions.

32. Q: It has been said that during an athletic performance the use of NatureAminos may optimize muscle mass, strength and endurance, and may minimize the muscle recovery period after physical activity, is that true for everybody?

Yes. Whether, you are 15 or 75 years old, an amateur or a professional athlete, you may experience positive results related to your muscle mass, strength and endurance. The results may vary, of course, according to your age, gender, health status, and the intensity and frequency of your workout.

33. Q: How long do you have to use NatureAminos to be able to feel or measure positive results?

Results may vary. However, you may be able to feel or measure an increase in muscle endurance after the first or second time using NatureAminos (in the suggested dosage). Meanwhile, you may be able to measure an increase in muscle strength after the first or second week using NatureAminos (in the suggested dosage). Later on, by using NatureAminos, during physical activity, you may be experiencing, week after week, an increase in muscle mass, strength and endurance, joined with a shortened recovery period after physical activity. Eventually you may realize that this dramatic improvement is not the result of a “psychological effect” but has indeed been caused by a natural physiological effect.

34. Q: What is the difference between NatureAminos and any dietary protein or protein supplement?

Please refer to this comparison table.

35. Q: Why is  the Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU) of NatureAminos unique?

36. Q: Why does NatureAminos provide the highest Body’s Protein Synthesis (BPS) in comparison to any dietary protein or protein supplement?

37. Q: Why may NatureAminos maximize BPS, thus optimizing muscle mass, strength and endurance?

38. Q: Why may NatureAminos optimize physical activity and minimize the muscles recovery period after physical activity?

39. Q: Why is the use of NatureAminos recommended to help to achieve the required BPS?

• NatureAminos provides the highest Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) compared to any dietary protein or protein supplement.

Clinical studies have shown that NatureAminos provides a 99% Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU). This means that 99% of NatureAminos constituent amino acids act as precursors or “building blocks” for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS), to become body’s constituent proteins. Meanwhile, dietary proteins and protein supplements provide a BPS of 16-32% NNU. Therefore, dietary proteins and protein supplements provide a BPS that is 3 to 6 times lower, compared to NatureAminos.

• NatureAminos may minimize both the intensity and duration of digestive functions compared to any dietary protein or protein supplement.

NatureAminos is absorbed in the small intestine within 23 minutes from its ingestion. By comparison, dietary proteins and protein supplements need from 3 to 6 hours to be digested. This means that dietary proteins and protein supplements digestion period is 6 to 12 times longer compared to NatureAminos.

• NatureAminos provides the highest BPS/min ratio compared to any dietary protein or protein supplement.

By knowing a protein’s BPS (NNU) and its digestion time(min), a protein BPS/min ratio can be calculated. Therefore, NatureAminos BPS/min is equal to 99% NNU/23 min. By comparison dietary proteins and protein supplements have a BPS/min of 16-32% NNU/180-360 minutes. This means that the BPS/min of dietary proteins and protein supplements is 24 to 96 times lower compared to NatureAminos.

40. Q: Why, may the use of NatureAminos be more health-preserving than dietary proteins or protein supplements?

• NatureAminos releases the lowest amount of nitrogen catabolites (metabolic waste) in comparison to any dietary protein or protein supplement. NatureAminos releases only 1% nitrogen catabolites (metabolic toxic waste). By comparison, dietary proteins release an average of 68% nitrogen catabolites. Meanwhile, protein supplements release 84% nitrogen catabolites. This means that dietary proteins or protein supplements release 68 to 84 times more nitrogen catabolites (toxic waste) compared to NatureAminos.

• NatureAminos may minimize both intensity and duration of digestive functions.

• NatureAminos is absorbed in the small intestine within 23 minutes from its ingestion. By comparison, dietary proteins and protein supplements need from 3 to 6 hours to be digested. This means that dietary proteins or protein supplements digestion period is 6 to 12 times longer compared to NatureAminos.

• NatureAminos provides only 0.04 Kcal/g.

Therefore, its use during weight control, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.

• NatureAminos, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sodium free. Therefore, its use during dietary sodium intake restriction, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.

• NatureAminos, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% fat free. Therefore, its use during dietary fat restriction, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.

• NatureAminos, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement is 100% sugar free. Therefore, its use during dietary sugar intake restriction, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.

• NatureAminos, in contrast with any dietary protein or protein supplement does not produce any fecal residue. Therefore, its use during pre or post surgery periods or episodes of diarrhea, may be more health-preserving compared to dietary proteins or protein supplements.

6 Responses to “Frequently Asked Questions About NatureAminos”

  1. Greek December 30, 2015 at 9:38 am #

    Awesom

  2. Ben Greenfield September 6, 2015 at 3:44 pm #

    The PRIMARY difference is delivery medium. One is tablets, the other is powder. If I'm off, for example, racing a Spartan, tablets are FAR SUPERIOR for me to carry in a small film canister, etc. But POWDER is easier to premix and can be more affordable. You'll get very close benefits from either, and I personally use both. – Ben

  3. Michelle August 28, 2015 at 4:39 pm #

    Hi Ben,

    I would like to know the same thing as Adrian… (the question above)

    Thanks!

    Michelle

  4. Adrian February 13, 2015 at 3:33 am #

    HI Ben, You're a busy guy so I will be brief and summarise

    -Have researched MAP

    -Have bought and used MAP

    How does this compare to just a readily available powdered form of Essential Amino Acids. That for me is the big question, as these are markedly cheaper than MAP.

    Would appreciate your thoughts on this. Is the 'Unique Patter' MAP claim a legitimate statement?

    Thanks buddy

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  5. Susan October 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm #

    Hi – sorry if this has been answered somewhere else – I am a 58kg female, and I'd like to be sure that taking 3-5 MAP caplets before morning fasted training will NOT throw me out of ketosis. Thanks in advance for your response.

    • Ben Greenfield November 30, 2014 at 2:12 pm #

      This is fine for ketosis Susan!

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