Zuma Nutrition — Complete Amino Acid Complex · 60 capsules

All 20 plant-based amino acids in free form, for muscle recovery, collagen building and a steady supply of the raw materials your brain and body run on.

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and your body uses them for nearly everything: repairing muscle, making collagen for skin and joints, producing neurotransmitters and building the cells of the immune system. They are also one of the most common nutrient gaps, and absorbing enough of them gets harder with age. When even one amino acid runs short, the body's protein building can stall.

Zuma's Complete Amino Acid Complex supplies 20 plant-based amino acids derived from organic vegetables, including all 9 essential and 11 non-essential amino acids, in the forms and ratios used for protein and collagen synthesis. Unlike BCAA products that cover only a few branched-chain amino acids, or protein powders that must be broken down first, these are free-form, micronized crystalline L-amino acids that need no digestion and are absorbed quickly. Taurine and alpha lipoic acid are included as catalysts. The formula was developed with researchers and physicians and has traditionally been used by practitioners to support the rebuilding of muscle and soft tissue after injury or surgery. It comes in HPMC vegetable capsules, is vegan-friendly and non-GMO, and is third-party lab tested.

Key ingredients

• 9 essential amino acids, including the branched-chain amino acids: the ones your body cannot make, which fuel protein synthesis so muscles can rebuild after training or physical stress.
• L-lysine, L-proline and glycine: key building blocks your body uses to make its own collagen; proline is the precursor to hydroxyproline, essential for joint and tendon health.
• L-tyrosine and L-tryptophan: amino acids the brain uses to make neurotransmitters that support focus, drive and steady mood.
• Taurine: supports amino acid absorption and cellular function.
• Alpha lipoic acid: an antioxidant included as a catalyst in the formula.

Benefits

• Supports lean muscle building and faster recovery after training
• Supports the body's natural collagen synthesis for youthful skin, hair and joints
• Supports soft tissue and joint health
• Supports brain health and neurotransmitter balance
• Supports immune system health, which relies on amino acids to build new cells and proteins
• Free-form, micronized amino acids for rapid absorption with no digestion needed

Who this is for

• Athletes and active people who want better recovery than a BCAA product offers
• Adults over 40 looking to maintain muscle as protein absorption becomes less efficient
• People recovering from injury or surgery, with their practitioner's guidance
• Vegans and vegetarians who want a complete amino acid profile
• Anyone supporting skin, hair and joints from the inside out

How to use

Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with or without food, or as directed by your healthcare provider; 2 capsules is a full serving, so a bottle provides 30 servings. Pair with a balanced diet. Zuma's bio-hack: pair it with Zuma's Stress B Complex with Vitamin C, since vitamin C, B12, B6 and B2 are cofactors your body needs for collagen production.

Ingredients: 20 free-form plant-based L-amino acids (9 essential and 11 non-essential, including L-lysine, L-proline, glycine, L-tyrosine and L-tryptophan), taurine, alpha lipoic acid, HPMC vegetable capsule. See the bottle for the full Supplement Facts panel. 60 capsules.

Made by Zuma Nutrition in their own facility in Torrance, California. Zuma builds every formula around whole-plant ingredients and absorption, third-party tests its products, and prints a "bio-hack" on each label: the timing and pairing that help your body use what you take.

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. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.